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Machu Picchu by Train Independent Adventure - Upgraded

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Price on request
Duration
4 days
Countries
Peru
Activity
easy

The adventure

This comfortable and compact adventure serves up Machu Picchu, one of the world's true treasures, in style. In colonial Cusco, once the epicentre of the Inca Empire, you'll spend a day exploring its Spanish, indigenous, and natural highlights. You'll ride the rails through the spectacular Urubamba Valley to Machu Picchu, perched on a mountain ridge. Then, let your local guide explain the site. You're free to explore this Incan masterpiece before catching your train back to Cusco.

At a glance

Duration
4 days
Route
Cusco → Cusco
Countries
Peru
Activity level
easy
Style
City & Short Breaks, Culture & History, Rail Journeys
Group size
Ask
Flights
Not included
Solo travellers
Welcome

Where you'll go

Machu Picchu by Train Independent Adventure - Upgraded image

Day by day

A breathtaking view of the serene Bolivian Altiplano lagoon with majestic mountains reflecting in the water.
Your journey through

Bolivia

Day 1Arrive in Cusco at any time and transfer to hotelArrive at the airport in Cusco and transfer to your hotel. Relax and acclimatise to the altitude with free time to explore the fascinating city of Cusco.
View of brick buildings densely packed on a hillside, showcasing urban architecture.Cusco
Arrive at the airport in Cusco and transfer to your hotel. Relax and acclimatise to the altitude with free time to explore the fascinating city of Cusco.
Map showing Cusco
Day 2Enjoy a free day to explore or relaxCuscoOur best advice for making the most of Cusco is to wear a comfortable pair of shoes, arm yourself with a city map and set off to explore!
Vibrant display of handmade goods at the traditional market in Sucre, Bolivia under historic colonnades.Cusco
Our best advice for making the most of Cusco is to wear a comfortable pair of shoes, arm yourself with a city map and set off to explore!
Map showing Cusco
Overlooking a small village in a Peruvian valley with a cloudy sky backdrop.
Your journey through

Peru

Day 3Ride an early morning train to Aguas Calientes…Machu PicchuBoard a morning train that winds through the spectacular Urubamba Valley to Aguas Calientes, a frontier town nestled in the hills beneath Machu Picchu. Join our local guide for a detailed interpretation of the site and Inca history. After the tour, there is free time to explore on your own. Return to Cusco in the late afternoon and transfer to your hotel for the night.
Stunning aerial view of the historic Machu Picchu in the Andes mountains, showcasing its ancient architecture and lush surroundings.Machu Picchu
Board a morning train that winds through the spectacular Urubamba Valley to Aguas Calientes, a frontier town nestled in the hills beneath Machu Picchu. Join our local guide for a detailed interpretation of the site and Inca history. After the tour, there is free time to explore on your own. Return to Cusco in the late afternoon and transfer to your hotel for the night.
Map showing Machu Picchu
Sunlit landscape of the Andes with majestic mountains and vibrant blue skies.
Your journey through

Bolivia

Day 4Depart Cusco at any time. Transfer to the airport is included
View of brick buildings densely packed on a hillside, showcasing urban architecture.Cusco
Depart Cusco at any time. Transfer to the airport is included.
Map showing Cusco

Traveller reviews

Overall it was nice having the flexibility of exploring Cusco on our own and someone to facilitate transportation to the airport and Machu Picchu.
Very good experience. Very good guide in Machu Picchu
We had an absolutely fantastic time and it was a pleasure to have booked with G Adventures. We were on our honeymoon so our time was limited and our 5 days in Peru could not have run smoother without your brilliantly talented team. We felt that the service G Adventures provided…

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A glimpse of the destination you'll explore.

Breathtaking view of snow-capped Andes mountains under blue skies in Cusco, Peru.
Captivating and rugged mountain landscape under bright daylight, showcasing natural beauty.
A breathtaking aerial view of the sunset over mountains and valleys in Cusco, Peru.
Explore the breathtaking Andes mountains in Cusco, Peru with dramatic skies and rugged terrain.
Stunning mountain landscape in Pajchanta, Peru, showcasing rolling hills and clouds.
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