Machu Picchu Tour In 1 Day with Peru Rail Trains Company

We recommend to arrive in Cusco at least one day before your tour to Machu Picchu starts as the trains leave very early from Cusco. This city is located at 1600 km south east of Lima (Peru). There are only two way to reach Machu Picchu from Cusco, one is using the Train Companies (PERURAIL and InkaRail) and the other is hiking the ancestral "Inca Trail", either in two or four days, this package only includes the train options.

Description of the excursion to Machu Picchu

We pick you up from your hotel in the city of Cusco, one hour before the departure time of your train and take you to the train station located in the little village of Poroy (30 minutes), then get on board the train of the company "Peru Rail" and begin the journey from Poroy (Cusco) to the town of Aguas Calientes (2000 m) which takes four hours.

We will arrive at the station of Aguas Calientes and will be able to cross the village of the same name, take some snack and wait until 11:30 hrs to go to the bus station, to ascend 400 meters of height, by a zigzagging road for 30 minutes until arriving to the incredible world wonder "The Sanctuary of Machu Picchu", known as "The Lost City of the Incas".

The guided tour starts at 12:00 noon and on arriving at the same citadel of Machu Picchu. We will pass by the control where you will deliver your ticket, from this place will begin the guided tour, visit the main areas of the City such as: Main Square, Circular Tower, Sacred Solar Clock, Royal Rooms, Temple of Three Windows and cemeteries, the guided tour will be for more than two hours. At the end if you want to have lunch at the Hotel Sanctuary Lodge. Another option you have is to return the town of Aguas Calientes and take your lunch, there are a variety of restaurants. (Lunch is not included inside the package).

In the afternoon you will take the train back (present at the station 30 minutes before the departure time of your train). The return will follow the same route as the one-way trip, upon arriving at the train station, we will be waiting for you and go to your hotel.

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PRECIOS POR PERSONA EN SERVICIOS DE TREN - PERU RAIL - 2023:

Dólares	Soles	Servicios de Tren
380		Tour en tren Expedition
420		Tour en tren Vistadome
1290		Tour en tren Hiran Bingham

You can book tours or tickets on these trains:

PERU RAIL TRAIN SERVICES:

01 .- The Vistadome Train:

The quickest and easiest way to visit Machu Picchu. On the trip you can enjoy delicious snacks hot and cold drinks It has been recently refurnished, equipped with panoramic windows on its roof, passengers feel they are part of the stunning scenery of the trip enjoying a spectacular view with unparalleled scenic views and wonderful photo opportunities.

PERU RAIL - VISTADOME - PANORAMIC SERVICE
Poroy - Aguas Calientes			Aguas Calientes - Poroy
Train	Departure Poroy	Arrival Aguas Calientes	Train	Departure Aguas Calientes	Arrival Poroy
31	07:35:00 hrs	10:52:00 hrs.	604	17:23:00 hrs	20:52:00 hrs

2 .- The Expedition Train:

Designed exclusively for travelers with adventurous spirit who seek comfort and safety. The service Expedition have seats featuring inca details, giving them a local and indigenous flair and the comfort of having a broad space for your backpacks, you will enjoy Machu Picchu for sure. This service will serve drinks and snacks at an additional cost.

PERU RAIL - EXPEDITION SERVICE
Poroy - Aguas Calientes			Aguas Calientes - Ollantaytambo
Train	Departure Poroy	Arrival Aguas Calientes	Train	Departure Aguas Calientes	Arrival Ollantaytambo
33	06:40:00 hrs	09:54:00 hrs.	84	18:20:00 hrs.	20:05:00 hrs.

3 .- The Luxury Train Hiram Bingham:

The train leaves from Cusco in the morning, starting a spectacular journey through changing landscapes while passengers enjoy a delicious brunch. After climbing a steep slope on the outskirts of Cusco, the train descends into the Sacred Valley, passing lush fields and colorful villages located at the foot of the Andes. It has two passenger cars, a bar car and a kitchen car. The car design is exquisite and luxurious, extra-wide tables of almost 3 meters long and comfortable seating 30 cm wider than others in the same way, these cars are among the most spacious and comfortable in the world.

PERU RAIL - HIRAM BINGHAN SERVICE
Poroy - Aguas Calientes			Aguas Calientes - Poroy
Train	Departure Poroy	Arrival Aguas Calientes	Train	Departure Aguas Calientes	Arrival Poroy
11	09:05:00 hrs	12:24:00 hrs	12	17:50:00 hrs	21:16:00 hrs

NOTE: In case of lack of availability is used other trains of other times, this provided there is availability of the rail company, if that were the case, take the train from Ollantaytambo to "Aguas Calientes", and the return will be of "Aguas Calientes" to Poroy, our agency will also transport Cusco - Ollantaytambo and Poroy - Cusco.

The tour service to Machu Picchu on 1 day includes:

• Hotel pickup.
• Transportation to the train station.
• Round trip Train Ticket Cusco-Aguas Calientes (Machu Picchu).
• Reception service at the train station of Aguas Calientes.
• Round trip bus tickets from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu.
• Entrance to Machu Picchu.
• Guided tour in Machu Picchu.
• Transfer from Machu Picchu to Aguas Calientes.
• Return train ticket from Aguas Calientes to Poroy.
• Transfer from the train station to the hotel.
• Assistance
• Transportation from train station to hotel.
• * Information session -Briefing (one day before).

The tour to Machu Picchu in 1 day DOES NOT INCLUDE:

• Feeding

RECOMMEND:

• Wear light shoes or tennis.
• Raincoat (poncho long) rainy season
• Long sleeve shirts
• Trousers
• Insect Repellent
• Sunscreen, brimmed hat for sunny days.
• Sunglasses, plastic bags
• Medicine and / or personal items (liquid for contact lenses)
• A light backpack per person
• Camera or camcorder and films.
• Have on hand checks in small denominations and coins dollars, euros or soles.