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Peru: Machu Picchu Tour by Train (7-day itinerary, Lima to Lima)
On this page: Overview | Itinerary | Pricing
(2-day, 1-day, and Hiram Bingham train, helicopter itineraries follow).
Overview
This 7-day package starts in Lima, traveling to Cusco, Sacred Valley, by train to Aguas Calientes, and shuttle bus to the Machu Picchu Sanctuary. Once at Machu Picchu, you will receive a guided tour of the famous citadel. The itinerary ends with your return to Lima.
Note that you will have group tours for the Cusco city tour, the Sacred Valley tour and the Machu Picchu tour. Otherwise, you have the freedom to be on your own to explore the cities, villages and ruins. It is the best value, yet gives independence to do as you wish!
Itinerary: Day 1 Lima, 2-3 Cusco, 4 Sacred Valley, 5 Machu Picchu, 6 Machu Picchu/Cusco, 7 Cusco/Lima / Departure.
- Duration: 7 days / 6 nights
- Season: This package is offered all year. March through November is the best weather for travel.
- Minimum: 2 persons
- Single passengers contact us for prices.
MACHU PICCHU, CUSCO AND SACRED VALLEY PHOTOS >>
Itinerary
Day 1 LIMA
Arrival and transfer to your hotel. Upon early arrival optional tours available to visit modern and colonial Lima. There are also many museums and private collections. Lunch and dinner on your own, overnight at hotel in Lima (3-star).
Day 2 LIMA/CUSCO
Transfer to the airport to board your one hour flight to Cusco, center of the Inca world. Meet and transfer to your hotel. The rest of the morning free to acclimatize to the altitude (3,400 m.a.s.l./11,400 ft.). An afternoon tour of the city and nearby ruins of Sacsayhuaman, Qenko and Pucapucara will educate you on the history of this astonishing center of the Inca Empire. Lunch and dinner on your own. Overnight at local hotel in Cusco (3-star).
Day 3 CUSCO
Free Day in Cusco. The tourist ticket provides many optional sites to visit. Lunch and dinner on your own. Overnight at a local hotel in Cusco (3-star).
Optional: Half-day river rafting on the Urubamba River or full day mountain biking, hiking or a tour to Maras and Moray.
Day 4 CUSCO / SACRED VALLEY
Departing from Cusco, we will drive through Sacred Valley where we will spend a full day visiting Pisac market and ruins and, in the afternoon, Ollantaytambo village and ruins. Lunch included. Dinner on your own. Overnight at a local hotel in the Sacred Valley (3-star).
Day 5 URUBAMBA / OLLANTA / MACHU PICCHU
We transfer you from the hotel in the Sacred Valley to Ollanta train station in order to take the Vistadome train that brings us to the town of Aguas Calientes, near Machu Picchu. Join your guide for the shuttle to Machu Picchu and a guided tour of the famous citadel. Lunch included; afternoon hiking on your own, or return to Aguas Calientes to visit the local craft market and village and hot springs baths. Dinner on your own. Overnight at a hotel in Aguas Calientes (3-star).
Day 6 MACHU PICCHU/CUSCO
Today, you may return to Machu Picchu to explore these extraordinary Inca remains on your own (second shuttle bus and entrance to Machu Picchu are extra). Get there early in the morning for good pictures (without the crowds), climb Wayna Picchu or hike to the sungate (Inti Punku) or the moongate. Lunch on your own. Return to Aguas Calientes for the late afternoon Vistadome train that takes you back to Cusco, transfer to your hotel; dinner on your own. Overnight at local hotel in Cusco (3-star).
Day 7 CUSCO / LIMA / DEPARTURE
Transfer to airport for your flight to Lima or elsewhere and assistance with any connections anywhere in Peru.
Pricing
Prices are per person land only in U.S. dollars.
2010 PRICING
| # Passengers | 2 | 3 | 4-6 | 7-8 | Single Supplement |
| Price - groups only | $845 | $810 |
$795 |
$780 |
$165 |
Prices above include 3-star hotels and group tours. Day 4 is on Sunday, Tuesday, or Thursday. Private tour prices are available upon request. Hotel upgrades to 4- or 5-star are also available.
For lunch at Sanctuary Lodge, add US$30/person. For the second shuttle and entrance to Machu Picchu, add US$75/person.
SERVICES INCLUDED: Transportation by vehicle to start and from the end of tour to the city of departure. Bilingual guide on the tours, who will handle the first aid kit. Hotels (dbl occ) in Lima (1 night), Cusco (3 nights), Sacred Valley (1 night) and Aguas Calientes (1 night). Entrance to the Machu Picchu Sanctuary. Cusco tourist ticket (entrance to museums, churches, historic sites, and folklorica dance program). Transfers to/from hotels and airports.
SERVICES NOT INCLUDED: Meals in the cities, alcoholic beverages, tips for your guides, drivers, transfer agents and hotel staff, additional tours, hot spring baths in Aguas Calientes, personal expenses (insurance,airport taxes, laundry service), international and domestic airline tickets.
Machu Picchu via Vistadome train: 2-day itinerary
Duration: 2 days/1 night (Cusco to Cusco or Ollantaytambo to Ollantaytambo)
Season: All year
Departures: On Request
Minimum: 2 Passengers
Single persons, contact us for prices.
The Vistadome train brings you to Aguas Calientes
Day 1 CUSCO or OLLANTA / MACHU PICCHU
We transfer you from your Cusco or Ollantaytambo hotel to the train station in order to take the Vistadome train that brings you to the town of Aguas Calientes, near Machu Picchu. Join your guide for the shuttle to Machu Picchu and a guided tour of the famous citadel. Lunch at Sanctuary Lodge and afternoon hiking, or return to Aguas Calientes to visit the local craft market and village and hot springs baths. Dinner on your own. Overnight at a hotel in Aguas Calientes (3-star).
Day 2 MACHU PICCHU/CUSCO
A second shuttle bus and entrance to Machu Picchu Sanctuary (included in price) gives you extra time to explore these extraordinary Inca remains. Get there early in the morning for good pictures (without the crowds), climb Wayna Picchu or hike to the sun gate or moon gate. Lunch on your own. Return to Aguas Calientes for the late afternoon train that takes you back to Cusco, transfer to your hotel (2nd night not included in this 2-day package).
Prices are per person land only in U.S. dollars.
2010 PRICING
| # Passengers | 2 | 3 | 4-6 | 7-8 | Join Group* | Single Supplement |
| Price | $675 |
$615 |
4:$585 5:$570 6:$560 |
$555 |
$485 |
$40 |
The private tours include a guide with you on the train to Aguas Calientes, with narration and personal attention. This guide gives you a private tour of Machu Picchu and will help you get the tickets (free) for climbing Wayna Picchu on day one, if you wish. The guide is not with you the second day.
*"Join Group" includes a group tour of Machu Picchu (not private).
SERVICES INCLUDED: Transfer to/from train (Cusco or Ollantaytambo), Vistadome train to/from Aguas Calientes, shuttle to/from Machu Picchu, entrance and bilingual guide for the Machu Picchu tour, lunch at Sanctuary Lodge, breakfast the second morning (at the hotel), 3-star hotel in Aguas Calientes (dbl occ), second roundtrip shuttle and second entrance fee to Machu Picchu.
SERVICES NOT INCLUDED: Tips for your guide, dinner in Aguas Calientes, lunch the second day, guide for second day, personal expenses (alcoholic beverages, tips, taxes, laundry service, internet, additional tours, insurance and personal gear).
Machu Picchu via Vistadome train: 1-day itinerary
Duration: Day Trip (Cusco to Cusco or Ollantaytambo to Ollantaytambo)
Season: All year
Departures: On Request
Minimum: 1 Passenger
Day 1 CUSCO or OLLANTA / MACHU PICCHU / RETURN
We transfer you from your Cusco or Ollantaytambo hotel to the train station in order to take the Vistadome train that brings you to the town of Aguas Calientes, near Machu Picchu. Join your guide for the shuttle to Machu Picchu and a guided tour of the famous citadel. Lunch at Sanctuary Lodge and afternoon climb of Wayna Picchu or hiking to the sun gate, or return to Aguas Calientes to visit the local craft market and village and hot springs baths. Take the late afternoon Vistadome train that returns you to Cusco or Ollantaytambo, transfer to your hotel (not included in this day trip).
Prices are per person land only in U.S. dollars.
2010 PRICING
| # Passengers | 2 | 3 | 4-6 | 7-9 | Join Group* | Single Supplement |
| Price | $560 |
$495 |
4:$470 5:$450 6:$440 |
$435 |
$370 |
n/a |
* Tour of Machu Picchu is in a group.
The private tours include a guide with you on the train to Aguas Calientes, with narration and personal attention. This guide gives you a private tour of Machu Picchu and will help you get the tickets (free) for climbing Wayna Picchu on day one, if you wish.
SERVICES INCLUDED: Transfer to/from train (Cusco or Ollantaytambo), Vistadome train to/from Aguas Calientes, shuttle to/from Machu Picchu, entrance and bilingual guide for the Machu Picchu tour, lunch at Sanctuary Lodge.
SERVICES NOT INCLUDED: Tips for your guide, hotels, other tours, personal expenses (alcoholic beverages, tips, taxes, laundry service, internet, additional tours, insurance and personal gear).
BUDGET DAY TRIP TO MACHU PICCHU!
Price per person is US$280. Tour is in a group. Minimum: 2 people. Single travelers contact us for price.
SERVICES INCLUDED: Transfers to/from train station; backpacker train to/from Machu Picchu; shuttle entrance and guided tour of Machu Picchu; bilingual guide for tour (in a group); lunch in Aguas Calientes.
SERVICES NOT INCLUDED: Tips for your guide, hotels and meals not listed, personal expenses (alcoholic beverages, tips, taxes, laundry service, internet, additional tours, insurance and personal gear)
Machu Picchu via the Hiram Bingham Train: 1-day itinerary
Duration: Day Trip (Cusco to Cusco)
Season: All year
Departures: On Request; The Hiram Bingham train does not operate on Sundays
Minimum: 1 Passenger
Note: This itinerary can be extended to 2 days with an overnight in Aguas Calientes or at Machu Picchu Sanctuary Lodge! Prices upon request.
Day 1 CUSCO / MACHU PICCHU / CUSCO
The Hiram Bingham Train |
Lounge car |
 |
Dining in style! |
We transfer you from your Cusco hotel to the Poroy train station in order to take the luxury Hiram Bingham Train (the Orient Express company) to the town of Aguas Calientes, near Machu Picchu. During the ride, you will have a gourmet brunch as a guide explains the history and culture of the area, as well as pointing out various communities and ruins enroute.
With your guide, you will take the shuttle to Machu Picchu for a tour of the famous citadel. Afternoon tea will be served at Sanctuary Lodge. There may be time for an afternoon hike or return to Aguas Calientes to visit the local craft market and village and hot springs baths. Take the late afternoon Hiram Bingham train back to Cusco, enjoying a sumptuous dinner on board and returning to Poroy station. Transfer to your Cusco hotel (accommodations not included in this day trip).
Prices are per person land only in U.S. dollars.
2010 PRICING
| # Passengers | 2 | 3 | 4-6 | 7-9 | Single Supplement |
| Price | $995 |
$995 |
$995 |
$995 |
n/a |
SERVICES INCLUDED: Transfer to/from Poroy train station (Cusco), Hiram Bingham Train to/from Aguas Calientes, shuttle to/from Machu Picchu, entrance and bilingual guide for the day, brunch and dinner on board the train and tea at Sanctuary Lodge.
SERVICES NOT INCLUDED: Tips for your guide, hotels, other tours, personal expenses (alcoholic beverages, tips, taxes, laundry service, internet, additional tours, insurance and personal gear).
MACHU PICCHU BY HELICOPTER!
What a great way to see the Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu--from the air! This full day's itinerary includes a guided tour of Machu Picchu and lunch at Sanctuary Lodge. Additional options include taking the Vistadome train one way and staying overnight in Aguas Calientes (for two days at the famous citadel).
Duration: Day Trip (Cusco to Cusco)
Season: All year
Departures: On Request; check with us for days of flights.
Minimum: 1 Passenger
Day 1: CUSCO/MACHU PICCHU/CUSCO
Transfer to the Cusco airport for the 8:30 a.m. helicopter flight to Machu Picchu (30 minute flight). The helipad is in Aguas Calientes. You will meet your bilingual guide at the train station and take the shuttle up to Machu Picchu. Entrance and guided tour of Machu Picchu. Lunch at Sanctuary Lodge (located at the ruins). In the early afternoon, you may climb Wayna Picchu (on your own). Return shuttle to Aguas Calientes in time for the 3:00 p.m. helicopter flight back to Cusco. Transfer to your hotel (accommodations not included in this day trip).
2010 PRICING
| # Passengers | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4-6 | 7-9 | Single Supplement |
| Price per person | Available upon request |
Available upon requestf | Available upon request |
Available upon request |
Available upon request |
n/a |
SERVICES INCLUDED: Transfer to/from Cusco airport, helicopter to/from Aguas Calientes, shuttle bus to/from Machu Picchu, entrance and bilingual guide for tour of Machu Picchu, lunch at Sanctuary Lodge. The climb up Wayna Picchu requires a ticket, which is free, but you need to request this early, when you get to Machu Picchu.
SERVICES NOT INCLUDED: Tips for your guide and pilot, hotels, other tours, personal expenses (alcoholic beverages, tips, taxes, laundry service, internet, additional tours, insurance and personal gear).