Machu By Train (Day Trip)
Traveler rating
5.0/5
Based on 4 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Quick answer
Is Machu By Train (Day Trip) worth booking?
Machu By Train (Day Trip) is a 16-hour experience in Cusco, Peru, from $640 per person. It scores 46 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look”, based on a 5/5 rating across 4 reviews. This booking is non-refundable, so pick your date carefully. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 46 / 100
- Rating
- 5/5 (4)
- Duration
- 16 hours
- From
- $640 per person
For many visitors to Peru and even South America, a visit to the Inca city of Machu Picchu is the long-anticipated highpoint of their trip. In a spectacular location, it’s the best-known archaeological site on the contin
What you get
- Transport Cusco - Ollantaytambo - Cusco
- Train - Ollantaytambo - Aguas Calientes - Ollantaytambo
- Professional bi-lingual local guide
- Bus Aguas Calientes - Machu Picchu - Aguas Calientes
- Entrance to Machu Picchu
About this experience
For many visitors to Peru and even South America, a visit to the Inca city of Machu Picchu is the long-anticipated highpoint of their trip. In a spectacular location, it’s the best-known archaeological site on the continent. This awe-inspiring ancient city was never revealed to the conquering Spaniards and was virtually forgotten until the early part of the 20th century.
What's included
Included
- Transport Cusco - Ollantaytambo - Cusco
- Train - Ollantaytambo - Aguas Calientes - Ollantaytambo
- Professional bi-lingual local guide
- Bus Aguas Calientes - Machu Picchu - Aguas Calientes
- Entrance to Machu Picchu
Not included
- Meals
- Accommodation
What you'll see and do
Machupicchu
At 3.55am hotel pick-ups will commence, so be up early and ready to go! You’ll be driven to the train station in Ollantaytambo, where you’ll catch the 6.40am train, arriving into Aguas Calientes at around 8.00am. On arrival, your guide will meet you at the train station in Aguas Calientes to take you to the bus, up to Machu Picchu. The bus ride is about 30 minutes. You should arrive to Machu Picchu at around 8.45am, and enter the site. During a tour through this magnificent place, your bilingual guide will explain all about the historic site of Machu Picchu, and you’ll visit all the major places within the lost city. The guided tour will take around 2.5 to 3 hours. Afterwards, you'll have free time to wander around and admire this awe-inspiring place on your own. It’s possible to exit the site to eat a snack at the café, and then re-enter. Your ticket is valid for the entire day. Optional: You can climb the mountain of Huayna Picchu (tickets need to be bought at the time of your Machu Picchu purchase), which is a 1.5 to 2-hour roundtrip. This trip is without a guide. The entrance time is 10.00-11.00am, so if you choose to take this tour, your guided tour will be quicker in order to finish in time to enter Huayna Picchu. After, you’ll descend to Aguas Calientes, the town named for its hot springs. You can get there by bus: it’s a 30-minute trip, and buses leave every 5 minutes. Then you’ll return by train to Cusco. You can choose the 4.12pm train to return directly to Cusco, or the 7.00pm train to return to Ollantaytambo - the train ride is about 1 hour and 40 minutes. A mini-bus will be waiting in Ollantaytambo to take you to Cusco (approx. 90 min).
300 minutes here · Admission included
Where it starts and ends
Hotel pickup
Pickup is included for all travelers. Pickup begins about 30 minutes before departure.
Before you book
- Cancellation
- All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
- Languages
- en, es
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 9 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Andes Peru Tour & Adventure
Know before you go
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 4 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
3 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Organization
2 mentionsPickup, timing, and logistics are described as running smoothly.
Value for money
1 mentionTravelers feel they got more than they paid for.
Small groups
1 mentionThe group size is repeatedly described as intimate rather than packed.
Traveler reviews
4 verified traveler reviews for Machu By Train (Day Trip). Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Wonderful tour with super courteous and friendly staff
My wife and I did the tour Machu Picchu by train tour from cusco. The day started early and ended well into the night. But it didn't feel exhausting for a moment partly because of the spectacle that's Machu Picchu. But more so because of the meticulous arrangement and attention to detail provided by Jose Ttito and his crew. Thank you for the 5 star experience. If and when we get a chance to get back to this part of the world, we'll be sure to ring you up for a repeat experience.
Response from the operator: Thank you very much my friend ARIMDAN. The company feels very good and happy about your beautiful experience that you had in Machu Picchu with us. and we would also like to tell you that you and your wife were very important for us. Thank you very much and we will be waiting for you in Peru in the future.
via Tripadvisor
Short and Simple
Nice day trip to the Incan ruins. Everything was very well organised. I was among a group of 5 other travellers, so it was a small group. We learnt a lot about the Incan site and their civilization. Machu Picchu is an impressive place and the guide expalined everything patiently in detail. Highly recommended.
Response from the operator: Thank you very much my dear friend Anthony. We are very grateful for your opinion and also for choosing andes peru tour
via Tripadvisor
Mind blowing trip with Jose
Jose is a kind of a guide that every traveller would be keen on having. He is very patient, total professional and enthusiastic. I felt that i was doing this trip with a long known friend. Andes Peru seems to have taken a great care and effort in making this trip the best in my life. From transport to coordination everything was smooth.
Response from the operator: It is very beautiful to know that you liked the tour my friend Perry and also to say and highlight the work of our guides. thank you very much for choosing andes peru !! We will be waiting for your soon return to Peru!
via Tripadvisor
One Day Tour
Andes Peru proved to be a great choice for one day tour of Machu Picchu. Our schedule allowed us to pretty much see the most of the citadel. It was well worth the trip. Booking the trip online worked well. All our transportation to and from Cusco was included as well. Jose, our guide is excellent, he is fluent in English as well.
Response from the operator: For Andes Peru. It was an honor to attend to you my dear friend Suzanne and we are very grateful for your preference for this company. We look forward to your prompt return.
via Tripadvisor
Good to know
- Duration
- 16 hours
- Free cancellation
- Non-refundable
- Minimum age to book
- 1+
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Hotel pickup
- Included for all travelers
- Booked in 30 days
- 1
- Verdict
- Worth a Look
Why this scores 46
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Machu By Train (Day Trip): questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Cusco.
How much does Machu By Train (Day Trip) cost?
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Prices start at $640 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Cusco usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Machu By Train (Day Trip) take?
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Plan for about 16 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Cusco is not rushed.
Is Machu By Train (Day Trip) worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 46 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (5/5 across 4 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable culture & history in Cusco, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Machu By Train (Day Trip)?
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No. This experience is sold on a non-refundable basis, so only book a date you are confident about. Similar experiences in the city do offer free cancellation if flexibility matters more than price.
Is Machu By Train (Day Trip) suitable for kids and families?
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The operator sets a minimum age of 1. Older children generally do well here, and families should factor in the 16-hour running time when deciding.
How far in advance should I book Machu By Train (Day Trip)?
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Around 1 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Cusco can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Cusco and add a light layer if any part of the 16-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Machu By Train (Day Trip) start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Cusco within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Cusco?
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On Outty we rank every Cusco experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Sacred Valley Full Day Tour, Full-Day Humantay Lake Trek (Meals Included), Cusco: Rainbow Mountain & Red Valley Premium Day Trip with Meals. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Cusco?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Cusco?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.
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