1-Day Tour to Machu Picchu by Train with Entrance Circuit 3
Overview
About
Take a 1-day tour to Machu Picchu by train, including entrance to the Circuit 3.
What you'll do
From the moment you begin your journey, our highly trained and organized team will be at your disposal, ensuring every detail is perfect.
Once in Machu Picchu, you will be guided by a local expert who will not only accompany you through the majestic Inca constructions, but will also immerse you in the rich history and mysteries of this ancient civilization.
With their deep knowledge and fascinating narrations, you will discover the secrets that make Machu Picchu such a legendary place.
Let yourself be amazed by the grandeur of this wonder of the world, while we take care of making sure you live an incomparable experience.
Meeting and pickup
What is included?
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
What is not included?
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 18 travelers
Meet your host
Itinerary
Cusco Historical & Heritage Tours Itinerary (2026 Guide) – What You'll See & Do
Explore the full itinerary for 1-Day Tour to Machu Picchu by Train with Entrance Circuit 3 in Cusco, Peru. This historical & heritage tours experience includes 3 stops over 1 day. Duration: 13 hours. Activity level: Moderate.
Here is the starting point
Aguas Calientes
Early in the morning you will be picked up from your hotel in Cusco at approximately 04:00 hrs. (the schedule may depend on the availability of trains) and you will take a car trip through the Sacred Valley of the Incas to the Ollantaytambo train station (journey time approximately 1 hour and 40 minutes). Once at the Ollantaytambo station you will board the train to go to the town of Aguas Calientes (Machu Picchu town). On the train trip you will enjoy extraordinary landscapes, mountains, rivers and streams, as well as appreciate the flora and fauna of this area of Cusco. Upon arrival in Aguas Calientes (Machu Picchu town), the agency guide will be waiting for you to give you all the instructions.
Machu Picchu
You will then arrive at the bus station, where you will board the bus that takes a zigzag route towards the mountain where the majestic citadel of Machu Picchu is located (30-minute bus ride). When you get off the bus you must go to the entrance of Machu Picchu, where you will present your ticket and identification document, from this point the guided tour will begin. You will visit this impressive Inca city together with our guide who will provide you with all the information and history of Machu Picchu and for approximately 2 hours you will tour the citadel according to the routes traced in circuit 3 or 4. At the appropriate time you must take the bus back to the town of Aguas Calientes where if you wish you can enjoy lunch in one of the restaurants and optionally you can visit the thermal medicinal baths located north of the town (Lunch and entrance not included).
Ollantaytambo
At the agreed time you will take your return train from Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo, where the agency staff will be waiting to transport you to the city of Cusco. (The arrival time in Cusco depends on the availability of the train at the time of your reservation)
This concludes the tour.
