Machu Picchu Tour 1 Day by Vistadome Train
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Overview of the Machu Picchu 1 Day Tour by Vistadome Train
Experience Machu Picchu in one day with the comfort of the Vistadome Train. Enjoy an immersive journey through the Sacred Valley, surrounded by Andean landscapes, thanks to its panoramic windows on the walls and ceiling. On board, you’ll enjoy personalized attention, snacks, and a fashion show featuring alpaca garments. Upon arriving in Aguas Calientes, an expert guide will escort you to Machu Picchu. You will explore the majestic citadel and discover its rich history, stunning architecture, and deep ancestral energy. Ideal for those seeking exclusive service, unparalleled views, and an authentic connection with Inca culture from the very first moment.
Itinerary
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Day 1: Cusco -Machu Picchu Full Day with Vistadome Train
Pre-tour briefing: We will meet with you at your hotel in Cusco the night before your 1-day tour to Machu Picchu on the Vistadome train to review the itinerary. You can take advantage of this opportunity to ask any final questions and make any last-minute preparations. The meeting will take place at 5:00 p.m. the night before the tour begins. If you are unable to attend at that time, please let us know so we can arrange another time.
The journey there and logistics
The one-day tour to Machu Picchu begins very early with pickup at your hotel (in Cusco or the Sacred Valley) to take you to the train station. From there, you will board the PeruRail Vistadome train for a scenic 1.5-hour ride to Aguas Calientes, passing through Andean landscapes and cloud forest along the Urubamba River. Upon arrival, you will take a 25-minute bus ride to the entrance of the sanctuary, where it is a strict requirement to present your original passport in physical format in order to enter.
The Machu Picchu Experience
Once inside the complex, your private guide will first take you to the classic viewpoint so you can capture the famous panoramic photographs of the citadel. This is followed by a two-hour guided tour of the most important areas, designed to teach you about Inca architecture, history, and culture.
It should be noted that, as this is a one-day tour and due to current regulations, the itinerary does not allow for additional hikes to the Sun Gate, the Inca Bridge, Huayna Picchu, or Machu Picchu Mountain.Return to Cusco
At the end of the tour of the citadel, you will return to the town of Aguas Calientes, where you will have free time for lunch and to explore the area. In the afternoon, you will board the Vistadome train again to Ollantaytambo or Poroy (schedules vary depending on availability at the time of booking). Upon arrival at the train station, private transportation will be waiting to take you directly to your hotel.
Vistadome Class Train
The highlight of this tour is the trip aboard the Vistadome train, whose carriages feature large glass windows on the sides and roof, offering unparalleled immersive views and first-class service with leather seats, air conditioning, and Andean cultural entertainment. It is important to note that if you are traveling during the rainy season (January to April), the train route will operate exclusively on the section between Ollantaytambo and Aguas Calientes for operational reasons.
What’s Included in This Tour?
Included
- Pre-tour briefing the night before your tour to answer any questions
- Pick up from your hotel in Cusco or Sacred Valley
- Private transfer from your hotel to train station, round-trip
- Vistadome train ticket, Ollantaytambo – Aguas Calientes, round-trip
- Shuttle bus ticket, Aguas Calientes – Machu Picchu, round-trip
- Entrance ticket to Machu Picchu Sanctuary
- Private guided tour in Machu Pichu Citadel
- Snacks and dance presentation are included on the Vistadome train
- The tour will finish at your hotel
- All taxes included
Not Included
- Hiking Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu Mt. not possible with the time schedule of a one-day tour.
- Drinks
- Meals
- Tips for your guide
This tour includes Circuit 2 at Machu Picchu, but it is subject to availability. During high season, it sells out quickly, so we recommend checking availability before making your reservation.
If Circuit 2 is already full, an excellent alternative is to do the 2-day Inca Trail.
Pricing
The Tour to Machu Picchu with Vistadome train is available on any date that is best for you, as long as we have a minimum of 2 participants!
Price per person
- From US$ 480 - Adults
- From US$450 - Children and students
Student Discount
- US$ 30 off
Applies to all travelers under 17 and students under 25 with a valid university ID. To get the discount, the ID must include:
- Student name, photo, and university name.
- Have a valid expiration date (expired IDs will not be accepted)
- ISIC cards are not valid.
Packing List
WHAT YOU SHOULD BRING?
- A small daypack and 2-3 L bottles of water
- Snacks
- Comfortable shoes
- Camera and rain jacket or poncho
- A fleece or jacket, basic toiletries
- Hat for the sun, sunscreen, insect repellent
- Passport (you cannot board the train or enter Machu Picchu without your original passport)
- *a copy of your passport will not suffice
- Money for souvenirs
Machu Picchu Tour 1 Day by Vistadome Train
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