Arrival in Cusco
We'll meet you at Cusco Airport and take you to your hotel. The rest of the day is for resting and adjusting to the altitude.
Overnight: Cusco
Train package · 4 days
Machu Picchu Express
The most direct route to Machu Picchu, with a night at the foot of the mountain. You arrive in Cusco, travel on a tourist train through the Urubamba valley, tour the citadel with a guide, and sleep in Aguas Calientes.
4 days / 3 nightsIncludes Machu PicchuTourist trainSpanish / English guide
Duration4 days / 3 nights
GuideSpanish and English
PickupCusco Airport
Machu PicchuEntry included
Highlights
What you’ll experience
- Machu PicchuGuided tour of the citadel's terraces, temples, and urban areas, with lunch included.
- Tourist trainRound trip through the Urubamba canyon from Poroy or Ollantaytambo, depending on the season.
- Aguas CalientesOne night at the foot of Machu Picchu. In the afternoon you can visit the hot springs.
- CuscoTwo nights in the former Inca capital, with transfers to and from the airport.
Itinerary
Day by day
Train schedules depend on the season. We will confirm them with your booking.
Machu Picchu
BreakfastLunch
After breakfast you go to the Poroy or Ollantaytambo station, depending on the season, and take the tourist train to Machu Picchu. On arrival in the town, our staff accompanies you to the bus up to the citadel, with views of the Urubamba canyon. You tour Machu Picchu with a guide: terraces, staircases, ceremonial areas, and urban sectors. Then you have lunch at a restaurant in the area. If you wish, in the afternoon you can visit the hot springs (paid at the entrance).
Overnight: Aguas Calientes
Aguas Calientes – Cusco
Breakfast
Free morning to walk around the town or go back up to Machu Picchu (requires an additional entry ticket). At the scheduled time you take the return train to Ollantaytambo or Poroy, and we transfer you to Cusco.
Overnight: Cusco
Departure from Cusco
Breakfast
Breakfast and transfer to Cusco Airport at the scheduled time for your return flight to Lima or your home country.
Tren (ida)RegresoTraslado / bus
Mapa esquemático, no a escala. La estación de salida (Poroy u Ollantaytambo) depende de la temporada.
✓Included
- Airport – hotel – airport transfers in Cusco
- 2 nights at a hotel in Cusco with breakfast
- 1 night at a hotel in Aguas Calientes with breakfast
- Full day at Machu Picchu on the Expedition tourist train, with lunch
- Entries to all attractions on the program
- Bilingual guide (Spanish and English)
- Ongoing assistance during the trip
✕Not included
- Meals not mentioned in the program
- Early check-in, late check-out, drinks, hotel extras, and personal expenses
- Tips for guides, drivers, and waiters
- International flight
- Domestic flights
About Machu Picchu entries
Machu Picchu entries and Inca Trail permits are issued through the state, in each traveler's name (full name and ID number), and require advance payment. Once issued, they are non-refundable and non-transferable. See cancellation terms
Frequently asked questions
About Machu Picchu Express
What is included in the Machu Picchu Express package?+
Transfers in Cusco, 3 nights at a hotel with breakfast (2 in Cusco and 1 in Aguas Calientes), round-trip tourist train, Machu Picchu entry and guided visit with lunch, and assistance during the trip.
Where does the train to Machu Picchu leave from?+
From the Poroy station, near Cusco, or from Ollantaytambo, depending on the season. We will confirm the station and schedule when you book.
Are flights included?+
No. The package does not include international or domestic flights. We pick you up at Cusco Airport.
What language is the guide in?+
Spanish and English.
Can I cancel my trip?+
Yes. Cancellations made 45 days or more in advance are refunded 70%; between 30 and 44 days, 50%; with less than 30 days' notice or a no-show, no refund. Machu Picchu entries are non-refundable once issued.
Can I stay longer in Cusco?+
Yes. Write to us and we'll adjust the itinerary with extra nights or excursions.
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