Machu Picchu Tour 1 day in Expedition Train

from US $ 379.00
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Overview

You can enjoy an incomparable and fascinating scenic train ride as you pass through the ancient cities of the Incas. Travel through alpine meadows nestled between green, brown and white peaks, intricately formed valleys, layers of handcrafted Inca cultivation terraces, snow-capped mountains and subtropical jungle near the Peruvian Amazon.

Explore Machu Picchu with expert guides and small groups of up to 8 people maximum;

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$ 379.00
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Itinerary

DAY 1:

TOUR MACHU PICCHU BY EXPEDITION TRAIN

Our Tour to Machu Picchu begins very early in the morning. We pick you up at your hotel at 4:00 am, and then head in our private transportation to the Ollantaytambo train station to depart on the expedition train at 6:10 am.

We will take a trip through the cultivated fields of the Peruvian Andes and white snow-capped mountains, we will cross valleys of intricate shapes, layers of Inca artisanal terraces, snow-capped mountains and subtropical jungle near the Amazon from Ollantaytambo. The sacred Vilcanota River will be our companion until our arrival in Aguas Calientes.

Our professional guide will meet you at the Aguas Calientes train station around 7:30 am and will transfer you to Machu Picchu by shuttle bus. Following in the ancient and remote footsteps of the Lost City of the Incas, listen carefully to the 2.5-hour guided tour and cultural exchange of the history of Machu Picchu.

You will have time to walk and explore, take pictures or walk to Puerta del Sol. Returning to Aguas Calientes, you will have time to have lunch and take the afternoon train at 2:55 or 3:20 p.m. with the Expedition train to Ollantaytambo, where you will be transferred by private van back to your hotel in Cusco.

Expedition Train Tour

The Expedition service is designed for traveler comfort, as you will be able to share your experience with four passenger seats facing each other. An upper luggage compartment is offered for the backpack.

Andean music is played throughout the trip, panoramic windows, air conditioning and heating.

The expedition service departs from Ollantaytambo, located 2 hours from Cusco.

This is a travel experience with all the quality and benefits of the Peruvian railway at a lower cost.

*Please note that it is not possible to climb Huayna Picchu Mountain or Machu Picchu Mountain with this schedule.

Inclusions

Included

  • Transfer at 4:00 am from your hotel to Ollantaytambo by private van.
  • Expedition train ticket Ollantaytambo – Aguas Calientes -ollantaytambo
  • Round trip bus tickets from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu (30 minutes)
  • Entrance ticket to the citadel of Machu Picchu.
  • Guided tour in English for approximately 2 hours, with plenty of free time for photos and additional excursions.
  • (Small group of 2 to 8 people with an experienced professional guide)
  • Expedition train from Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo, then transfer to your hotel in Cusco.

No Included

  • Caminata de Huayna picchu o Machu Picchu. No es posible con el horario de una excursión de un día.
  • Las bebidas
  • Las comidas
  • Propinas para su guía.

What to Bring

  • Snack
  • Comfortable sneakers or runners.
  • Camera and raincoat or poncho.
  • A fleece or jacket, basic toiletries.
  • Sun hat, sun block, insect repellent.
  • Passport (You cannot enter the train or Machu Picchu without a passport)
  • ISIC card if applicable.
  • Money for water and tips.
  • chu sin pasaporte)A small backpack with water to drink.
  • Tarjeta ISIC si procede.
  • Dinero para agua y propinas.

Travel Guide

INFORMATION IMPORTANT.

Please read the following information carefully, as it will help to answer all your questions about our services and the Machu Picchu 1 day Tour

WELCOME UPON ARRIVAL IN CUSCO

We will welcome you at the Cusco airport and transfer you to your hotel, so be sure to inform us of your flight details at least 14 days before your trip. Be on the lookout for our representative who has an orange board with the logo of Our Travel Agency in the arrivals terminal. You must exit the terminal to find our representative (they cannot enter).

INFORMATIVE TALK

The informative talk will take place the night before the walk at 6pm at our office, located at Calle Santa Teresa Nº383; office 107 (second floor). We are next to the Subway sandwich store and share a lobby with the Hotel Casona Corrales.

HOW TO BOOK THE MACHU PICHCU 1 DAY TOUR?

FIRST, to book your 1 day Machu Picchu Tour, we need you to complete our booking form by clicking on RESERVE NOW on our home page or click here on the link RESERVE NOW.

Please note that we cannot purchase an Inca Trail permit without the following information:

  • Personal information (your full name, exactly as in your passport):
  • Genre
  • Passport number
  • Date of birth (dd / mm / yyyy)
  • Nationality

*** Copies of each participant’s passport are required in order to reserve Inca Trail permits!

SECOND, we require a deposit of $211.00 USD per person, in order, to purchase a permit for the Classic Inca Trail. You can make your deposit by clicking on the VISA or PAYPAL symbols at the top of our home page, or you can click on the VISA or PAYPAL symbols on our reservation page.

WHAT ABOUT THE BALANCE SHEET?

We would appreciate if you pay in cash at our office (we accept US dollars or Peruvian soles). We have many ATMs in the center of Cusco. You can also pay with VISA or PAYPAL online, but you will have to pay a 5.5% service fee, charged by VISA and PAYPAL. To pay your balance through PAYPAL, you must log in to your PAYPAL account using our email address

DO I NEED MY ORIGINAL PASSPORT FOR THE MACHU PICCHU 1 DAY TOUR?

Yes! You must bring your original passport and it is very important that you have the same passport number that you sent us to reserve your Machu Picchu 1 day tour permit. Your passport will be checked when you enter Machu Picchu, the Inca Trail and when you board the train. In case you are renewing your passport, go ahead and send us a copy of your old passport to secure your permit and we can exchange it when you get your new passport. If so, send us a copy of your new passport as soon as possible.

WILL YOU RETURN US TO OUR HOTEL AFTER FINISHING THE TREK?

Absolutely!!! pick-ups and drop-offs to your hotel are included in all our packages! If you have booked your hotel in the Sacred Valley, we will drop you off there and vice versa.

PROPINAS

If you are satisfied with the services provided, our staff will appreciate a tip, although it is not obligatory. While it may not be customary, it is of great importance to the people who will be taking care of you during the trek. It inspires excellent service and is an ingrained feature of the tourism industry in many destinations. Of course, you are free to tip as much as you wish, depending on your perception of the quality and length of your trip. Remember, a tip is not mandatory and should only be given when you receive excellent service.

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