
Private Machu Picchu Day Tour by Panoramic Train
Traveler rating
4.8/5
Based on 32 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Quick answer
Is Private Machu Picchu Day Tour by Panoramic Train worth booking?
Private Machu Picchu Day Tour by Panoramic Train is a 14-hour experience in Cusco, Peru, from $399 per person. It scores 55 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look”, based on a 4.8/5 rating across 32 reviews. This booking is non-refundable, so pick your date carefully. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 55 / 100
- Rating
- 4.8/5 (32)
- Duration
- 14 hours
- From
- $399 per person
Experience Machu Picchu at your own pace on a private day trip from Cusco or any hotel in the Sacred Valley. Transfers on modern transportation to and from the hotel, train tickets, bus fares and entrance to the archaeological site are conveniently included, so you don’t have to waste time organizing transportation or standing in long lines. At Machu Picchu, you will enjoy detailed comments and the exclusive attention of your personal guide. • Enjoy a scenic train journey that will reveal magnificent views of the landscape. • Enjoy fabulous views of the Andes on this Machu Picchu full-day excursion • Visit the ruins and terraces of Machu Picchu with an expert guide • Enjoy quality service in with new transportation, and specialized staff • Choose from three train options to suit different budgets
What you get
About this experience
Experience Machu Picchu at your own pace on a private day trip from Cusco or any hotel in the Sacred Valley. Transfers on modern transportation to and from the hotel, train tickets, bus fares and entrance to the archaeological site are conveniently included, so you don’t have to waste time organizing transportation or standing in long lines. At Machu Picchu, you will enjoy detailed comments and the exclusive attention of your personal guide. • Enjoy a scenic train journey that will reveal magnificent views of the landscape. • Enjoy fabulous views of the Andes on this Machu Picchu full-day excursion • Visit the ruins and terraces of Machu Picchu with an expert guide • Enjoy quality service in with new transportation, and specialized staff • Choose from three train options to suit different budgets
What's included
Included
- Aguas calientes bus ticket – Machu Picchu - Aguas calientes
- Private guide in Machu Picchu (select at time of booking)
- bottle of water
- Meeting a day early to receive information and details of the visit
- Train ticket (select your train class) Ollantaytambo – Aguas Calientes – Ollantaytambo
- Ticket to Machu Picchu circuit 2 (subject to availability)
- Private door-to-door service in modern vehicles (hotel pick-up and hotel drop-off)
Not included
- Personal expenses
- Food and beverages
- Tips (optional)
What you'll see and do
Cusco
05 : 30 am. The tour starts with pickup from your hotel in Cusco, Pisac, Ollantaytambo, or the Sacred Valley, we will take you in our modern comfortable private transportation to the train station located in the town of Ollantaytambo.
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Ollantaytambo
Here you will board the train that will take you to Aguas Calientes (Machu Picchu Pueblo), the duration of the train tour is 1 hour and 45 minutes. All along the way you will appreciate beautiful landscapes with extensive terrain of crops, livestock, mountains and snowy peaks. VOYAGER TRAIN : Travel in comfortable carriages with large windows to enjoy the scenery. It offers snacks and drinks on board. VISTADOME TRAIN (PANORAMIC): With panoramic windows on walls and ceiling, this train connects you to nature. On the way back, enjoy a fashion show with baby alpaca garments that you can buy. VISTADOME OBSERVATORY TRAIN: Enjoy an exclusive car with panoramic views and music typical of the Saqra, living an immersive journey between nature and culture.
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Aguas Calientes
Once you arrive at Aguas Calientes train station, our guide will be waiting to take you to the bus station, then we will travel for 30 minutes until we reach Machu Picchu.
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Machupicchu
Open your arms and feel the magic of this ancient place, enjoy the breathtaking view from the Inca citadel, walk with your private guide along the main altars, streets. Take the classic photo from the top, it is sure to be a moment you were looking forward to, know better the history and architecture of this wonderful place. After visiting Machu Picchu, you will return to Aguas Calientes for lunch and explore the village of Aguas Calientes, which has many restaurants and craft shops.
180 minutes here · Admission included
Aguas Calientes
At the time indicated on the ticket, we will board the train back to Ollantaytambo
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Ollantaytambo
Here your driver will be waiting for you with a sign with his name written, will take you to his hotel in Cusco. Approximate arrival time in Cusco 19 : 30 pm. NOTE: The indicated times are referential according to how far in advance you have booked the tour, we should see, train availability and type of entrance to Machu Picchu.
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Where it starts and ends
Hotel pickup
Pickup is included for all travelers. Pickup begins about 5 minutes before departure.
Options you can book
With economy train
Modern transport: For group of 1, 2 or 3 people SUV, for group of 4 mini bus panoramic modern vehicles Voyager train (economy train): Travel in comfortable carriages with wide windows to enjoy the scenery. It offers snacks and drinks on board. Private guide Machu picchu Pickup included
With panoramic train
Modern transport: For group of 1, 2 or 3 people SUV, for group of 4 mini bus panoramic modern vehicles Panoramic Train: With panoramic windows on walls and ceiling, this train connects you to nature. Private guide in Machu picchu Pickup included
With Panoramic train + balcony
modern transport: For group of 1, 2 or 3 people SUV, for group of 4 mini bus panoramic modern vehicles Train Vistadome observatory: Enjoy the panoramic train and an exclusive car with balcony and typical music, living an immersive journey between nature. Private guide in Machu picchu Pickup included
Before you book
- Cancellation
- All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
- Languages
- pt, en, es
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- FLY CUSCO Perú Travel Agency
Know before you go
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- IMPORTANT: All traveller passport details are required for the private full-day Machupicchu excursion from cusco (full name and passport ID). Provide all passenger names, passport numbers, date of birth and nationality. All this will be done at the time of booking.
- What to wear: sunglasses, comfortable clothes and shoes, hat, blocker, repellent, canteen, extra power battery, jacket, small backpack with some clothes enough to stay overnight.
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 32 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
9 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Organization
6 mentionsPickup, timing, and logistics are described as running smoothly.
Photo opportunities
5 mentionsThe views and photo stops come up again and again.
Knowledge and storytelling
3 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Good for families
2 mentionsReviewers traveling with kids report it landed well with their group.
Pace and timing
2 mentionsSeveral reviewers comment on how the schedule is paced.
Traveler reviews
32 verified traveler reviews for Private Machu Picchu Day Tour by Panoramic Train. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Phenomenal guide and fantastic tour!
This was a truly incredible experience! They picked me up at my hotel in Cusco right on time, drove me to the train station and then had a phenomenal guide (Sifuentes Sullcaccori Carlos) meet me in Aguas Caliente and guide me through Machu Picchu. The train ride was gorgeous. I met other travelers and enjoyed the music and dancing. The view along the Urubamba River was spectacular! I couldn’t imagine a better guide than Carlos. He is phenomenally knowledgeable and passionate about the area. He carted around a few dozen books and would pull one out to show old photos of the area, or pictures of various produce in Peru, I enjoyed the time I spent with Carlos and hope to return for another tour with him someday with my family! After the tour, we went back to Aguas Caliente, where I had time for lunch and a walk around the beautiful town, then took the train back to Ollantaytambo where another driver met me and drove me back to Cusco. I would absolutely book this tour again!
via Viator
Machu pichu
The tour guide was nice, but the problem was that we book the tour on 7.12 because we came to Cusco on 5.12 to acclimatise. But that was not possible, the agency informed us 3 days before that Machu Picchu was not possible to see on 7.12 in whole 3 circuit just circuit 1, where you see the machu piccu just on the top and not whole. There was other tours before available but we took this one which was more expensive because you come afternoon back to Cusco and when you travel with small kids we must always compromise. So ok the tour was ok. But not what we were expecting. Thank you for the experience.
Response from the operator: Thank you for sharing your experience with us. We are pleased to know that the attention provided by our guide was to your satisfaction and that the overall tour was delivered according to the standards offered. Regarding the visit to Machu Picchu, we believe it is important to provide a clarification for the proper understanding of future travelers. Access, circuits, and schedules are managed exclusively by the official system of the Peruvian Ministry of Culture, and availability strictly depends on the authorized capacity for each date. In this case, the reservation was made with only two days’ notice, and yet we were able to secure entrance to the Sanctuary—something that is not always possible, as during much of the year tickets sell out weeks or even months in advance. Prior to confirmation, you were clearly informed that for the requested date (December 7th), only Circuit 1 was available, a condition that was accepted at the time of booking. We fully understand that expectations may vary, especially when traveling as a family; however, the service was delivered exactly as confirmed and in full alignment with the official availability at that time. Unfortunately, no operator can modify or guarantee specific Machu Picchu circuits once they are sold out in the government system. We sincerely appreciate your visit and the opportunity to clarify this information, reaffirming our commitment to transparent communication and responsible service for all our travelers. — Team Fly Cusco Peru Travel Agency
via Viator
Amazing experience
The whole experience was amazing. They got in touch within an hour of my booking, and it was smooth sailing after that. I honestly can’t recommend them enough! Thanks so much!
via Tripadvisor
The views were amazing. Our tour guide, Judie, did a great job of trekking up at a slower pace that helped me tremendously, 59 years old. She also took time to let us get photos when and where ever we wanted and offered to take many for us. She was very helpful and made the experience very wonderful. We loved our Machu Pichu trip!
via Tripadvisor
Personalised panoramic tour of Machu Pichu
The panoramic train journey provided incredible views, the organisation was superb as I was met at every point by a tour representative and I felt incredibly safe as a single lady traveller. My guide Martin was lovely and very informative.
via Viator
Good to know
- Duration
- 14 hours
- Free cancellation
- Non-refundable
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $399 to $589
- Hotel pickup
- Included for all travelers
- Booked in 30 days
- 11
- Verdict
- Worth a Look
Who runs this experience
Operated by FLY CUSCO Perú Travel Agency, who run 7 experiences we rank across 3 cities, with an average Outty Ranking of 57.7.
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Private Machu Picchu Day Tour by Panoramic Train: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Cusco.
How much does Private Machu Picchu Day Tour by Panoramic Train cost?
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Prices start at $399 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 Private Machu Picchu Day Tour by Panoramic Train take?
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Plan for about 14 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 Private Machu Picchu Day Tour by Panoramic Train worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 55 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.8/5 across 32 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable most popular in Cusco, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Private Machu Picchu Day Tour by Panoramic Train?
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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 Private Machu Picchu Day Tour by Panoramic Train suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 14-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Private Machu Picchu Day Tour by Panoramic Train?
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Around 11 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 14-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Private Machu Picchu Day Tour by Panoramic Train 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.
What is included in Private Machu Picchu Day Tour by Panoramic Train?
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Included: Aguas calientes bus ticket – Machu Picchu - Aguas calientes; Private guide in Machu Picchu (select at time of booking); bottle of water; Meeting a day early to receive information and details of the visit; and Train ticket (select your train class) Ollantaytambo – Aguas Calientes – Ollantaytambo. Not included: Personal expenses; Food and beverages; and Tips (optional). Always check the voucher for the final list before you travel.
Does Private Machu Picchu Day Tour by Panoramic Train include hotel pickup?
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Yes, pickup is offered for every traveler from 86 listed pickup locations in and around Cusco. Be ready about 5 minutes before the start time. You can also enter a custom pickup address when booking.
What languages is Private Machu Picchu Day Tour by Panoramic Train offered in?
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It is offered in Portuguese, English and Spanish. Pick your language when choosing a date and time, as not every departure runs in every language.
Will I get instant confirmation and a mobile ticket for Private Machu Picchu Day Tour by Panoramic Train?
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Confirmation is sent by the operator after booking, usually within 48 hours; if it is not confirmed you are not charged. Mobile tickets are accepted, so you can show the voucher on your phone.
Is Private Machu Picchu Day Tour by Panoramic Train wheelchair or stroller accessible?
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The operator notes: Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap; and Not recommended for pregnant travelers. If accessibility is critical, contact the operator after booking to confirm arrangements for your date.
What happens to Private Machu Picchu Day Tour by Panoramic Train if the weather is bad?
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It generally runs rain or shine, so dress for the forecast in Cusco. Standard cancellation terms apply.
What do travelers say about Private Machu Picchu Day Tour by Panoramic Train?
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Across 32 reviews averaging 4.8 out of 5, recurring themes include the guide, organization, photo opportunities. Travelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works. One thing to know: Several reviewers comment on how the schedule is paced.
What booking options are available for Private Machu Picchu Day Tour by Panoramic Train?
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There are 3 options to choose from, including With economy train, With panoramic train, With Panoramic train + balcony. Prices and start times differ by option, so compare them on the booking screen.
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