One-day visit to Machu Picchu by luxurious Vistadome train.
Overview
About
Take a one-day trip to Machu Picchu aboard the luxurious Vistadome train.
What you'll do
Our tour begins on one of the world's most impressive train journeys. The railway tracks follow the path of the Urubamba river into the cloud forest that surrounds Machu Picchu. You'll enjoy breathtaking landscapes as you approach the lost city of the Incas, considered a masterpiece of architecture and engineering of ancient Peru.
With an expert private guide in Machu Picchu.
Discover this sacred place shrouded in mystery and find out why it has been included in the UNESCO World Heritage list since 1983. Once here, you will explore all the significant sectors with your expert guide.
Meeting and pickup
What is included?
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Infants must sit on laps
What is not included?
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Most travelers can participate
- "Dear passenger, to ensure your visit to Machu Picchu, our agency manages the advance purchase of tickets, as availability is limited and often sells out quickly. Once purchased, these tickets do not allow for date changes or refunds, according to the policies established by the Ministry of Culture of Peru. If a change is required, a new ticket must be purchased, paying the corresponding cost to ensure access on the desired date. If you have any further queries, we are here to help you coordinate all the details of your trip."
- Before booking your Machu Picchu tour, we recommend confirming ticket availability for the date you wish to visit. This is because tickets to Machu Picchu are limited and subject to high demand, especially in high season.
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Meet your host
Itinerary
Cusco Historical & Heritage Tours Itinerary (2026 Guide) – What You'll See & Do
Explore the full itinerary for One-day visit to Machu Picchu by luxurious Vistadome train. in Cusco, Peru. This historical & heritage tours experience includes 6 stops over 1 day. Duration: 15 hours. Activity level: Moderate.
Here is the starting point
Cusco
We begin the adventure with pick-up from the hotel early in the morning to take you by private transportation to Ollantaytambo (Train Station). The train trip is approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes.
Ollantaytambo
- Then we will board the Vistadome or Panoramic train to Aguas Calientes that will take you through impressive Andean mountain landscapes and the mysterious Amazonian cloud forest.
- During the trip you will see several glaciers and snow-capped peaks, as well as fertile green valleys and Inca agricultural platforms on both sides of the valley.
Aguas Calientes
Upon arriving in Aguas Calientes, our private guide will be waiting for you at the train station and then we will board a bus to get to the entrance of Machu Picchu on a zigzag trip up the mountain.
Machu Picchu
The guided tour inside Machu Picchu will last from 2 hours to 3 hours with a private guide who loves the Inca culture and you will be able to experience up close the history of this impressive sacred destination from very ancient times.
Ollantaytambo
After the visit to Machu Picchu, you will return to Aguas Calientes to enjoy a delicious lunch. In the afternoon, you will take the Vistadome Panoramic train back to Ollantaytambo on a beautiful trip through the Sacred Valley of the Incas.
Cusco
Upon arriving in Ollantaytambo, our private transportation will be waiting for you to take you to the city of Cusco where we will leave you at your respective selected hotel.
This concludes the tour.
