Private full-day excursion from Cusco to Machu Picchu, guide included. The service covers early-morning hotel pick-up in Cusco, the private transfer to Ollantaytambo station (approximately 1 hr 45), the Ollantaytambo – Aguas Calientes train in Expedition class (PeruRail) or Voyager class (Inca Rail) subject to availability, the Consettur ascent bus between Aguas Calientes and the citadel, Machu Picchu admission and the guided visit of about 2.5 hours inside the site, returning by the same route. Ground transfer is by private vehicle with driver; for groups of more than 3 passengers an SUV or Minivan is assigned subject to availability. Machu Picchu admission operates by assigned circuit and time slot; entry is named and requires advance booking. Cusco sits at around 3,400 m altitude; Machu Picchu at around 2,430 m.
Machu Picchu — full-day tour by train
Cusco
Excursion
Machu Picchu admission (assigned circuit and time slot)
Ollantaytambo – Aguas Calientes train (round trip), Expedition or Voyager class subject to availability
Consettur ascent bus Aguas Calientes – citadel (round trip)
Cusco – Ollantaytambo ground transfer, private vehicle with driver, hotel pick-up in Cusco
Guide included
Admission to Huayna Picchu or Montaña Machu Picchu (additional climb circuits)
Meals not specified in the programme
Tips for driver and guide
Personal expenses
Services not mentioned in this programme
TypeExcursion
Named admission by assigned circuit and time slot: requires advance booking and each passenger's passport details. Limited capacity; high demand in season (June – August). Cusco at around 3,400 m altitude: prior acclimatization is recommended. Groups of more than 3 passengers: SUV or Minivan. Guide included. Available languages to be confirmed at the time of booking.