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Machu Picchu by Train Independent Adventure

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Duration
4 days
Countries
Peru
Activity
moderate

The adventure

Magnificent Machu Picchu should be on every traveller's lifetime must-see list. Spend a day in Cusco exploring its Spanish, indigenous, and natural highlights. Ride the rails Machu Picchu, perched dramatically on a mountain ridge. You're free to explore this Incan masterpiece before catching your train back to Cusco.

◆Arrive in Cusco at any time and transfer to hotel.
◆Free day to explore or relax. Feeling adventurous? Opt to go mountain biking or whitewater rafting.
◆Ride an early morning train to Aguas Calientes for a guided tour of the inspiring Machu Picchu ruins. Return to Cusco in the evening.
◆Depart at any time. Transfer to the airport is included.

At a glance

Duration
4 days
Route
Cusco → Cusco
Countries
Peru
Activity level
moderate
Style
City & Short Breaks, Culture & History, Cycling, Rail Journeys
Group size
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Ages
2+
Flights
Not included
Solo travellers
Welcome

Where you'll go

Machu Picchu by Train Independent Adventure image

Day by day

Overlooking a small village in a Peruvian valley with a cloudy sky backdrop.
Your journey through

Peru

Day 1Arrive in Cusco at any time and transfer to hotelPickup 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
Pickup 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 2Free day to explore or relaxCuscoTo make the most of Cusco: wear a comfortable pair of shoes, grab a city map and set off to explore!
Vibrant display of handmade goods at the traditional market in Sucre, Bolivia under historic colonnades.Cusco
To make the most of Cusco: wear a comfortable pair of shoes, grab a city map and set off to explore!
Map showing Cusco
Day 3Ride an early morning train to Aguas Calientes…Machu PicchuBoard an early train and enjoy the view as it winds through the spectacular Urubamba Valley to Aguas Calientes, nestled in the hills beneath Machu Picchu. After a detailed tour of the site with a local guide and some free time to explore, head back to Cusco 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 an early train and enjoy the view as it winds through the spectacular Urubamba Valley to Aguas Calientes, nestled in the hills beneath Machu Picchu. After a detailed tour of the site with a local guide and some free time to explore, head back to Cusco for the night.
Map showing Machu Picchu
Day 4Departure dayDepartureDepart at any time. Transfer to the airport is included.
Depart at any time. Transfer to the airport is included.

Traveller reviews

“A lot accommplished in a small amount of time,”
— Brock T · via G Adventures →
“This was a great experience for both of us. We really enjoyed the quaintness of the hotel and the location. The train ride was a fun trip. Machu Picchu was absolutely amazing to see in person and our tour guide was extremely knowledgeable.”
— Annette A · via G Adventures →
“The overall experience was more then I anticipated. Incredible!”
— Ron R · via G Adventures →

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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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