Peru: Machu Picchu Tour Via Train
This guided tour starts in Lima, traveling to Cusco, Sacred Valley, by train to Aguas Calientes, and shuttle bus to the Machu Picchu Sanctuary. Once at the Sanctuary the tour goes along a little-visited section of the Inca Trail of spectacular flagstonel through incredible landscapes and mountain scenery entering Machu ...
Read Full Description- Destination:
- Cusco, Peru; Lima, Peru; Machu Picchu, Peru
- Trip Length:
- 7 days
- Price Range:
- From $0 to $2000 per person See what this includes and what this excludes
- Best Time to Go:
- March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November
- Recommended for:
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Infants (under 2)
Children (2 - 5)
Children (6 - 8)
Children (9 - 11)
Children (12 - 14)
Children (15 - 17)
Adults (18 - 20)
Adults (25 - 29)
Family Trip, Group Retreat
Detailed Trip Description
This guided tour starts in Lima, traveling to Cusco, Sacred Valley, by train to Aguas Calientes, and shuttle bus to the Machu Picchu Sanctuary. Once at the Sanctuary the tour goes along a little-visited section of the Inca Trail of spectacular flagstonel through incredible landscapes and mountain scenery entering Machu Picchu the way the Incas did, through Inti Punku (the door of the sun), followed by a guided tour of the citadel. The tour ends in Cusco.
Trip Itinerary
Day 1 - Lima
Arrive in Lima.
Arrival and transfer to your hotel.
Sightseeing
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.
Hotel
Overnight at hotel in Lima (3-star).
Day 2 - Cusco
Lima/Cusco.
Commercial Flight
Transfer to the airport to board your one hour flight to Cusco, center of the Inca world.
Meet and transfer to your hotel.
Sightseeing
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 town. Lunch and dinner on your own.
Hotel
Overnight at local hotel in Cusco (3-star).
Day 3 - Cusco
Free Day in Cusco.
Sightseeing
Free Day in Cusco. The tourist ticket provides many optional sites to visit. Lunch and dinner on your own.
Optional: Half-day river rafting on the Urubamba River or day trip to Maras and Moray.
Hotel
Overnight at a local hotel in Cusco (3-star).
Day 4 - Cusco
Cusco / Sacred Valley.
Sightseeing
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.
Hotel
Overnight at a local hotel in the Sacred Valley (3-star).
Day 5 - Machu Picchu
Urubamba / Ollanta / Machu Picchu.
Train
We transfer you from the hotel in the Sacred Valley to Ollanta train station in order to take the train that brings us to the town of Aguas Calientes, near Machu Picchu.
Sightseeing
Visit the local craft market and village churches or enjoy an optional visit to the hot springs baths. Dinner on your own.
Hotel
Overnight at a hotel in Aguas Calientes (3-star).
Day 6 - Cusco
Machu Picchu / Cusco.
Sightseeing
The whole day is dedicated to a guided tour of Machu Picchu Sanctuary, and extra time to explore these extraordinary Inca remains.
Train
The late afternoon train takes you back to Cusco.
Hotel
Transfer to your hotel, lunch and dinner on your own. Overnight at local hotel in Cusco (3-star).
Day 7 - Lima
Cusco / Lima / Departure.
Transfer to airport for your ongoing flight to Lima or elsewhere and assistance with any connections anywhere in Peru.
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