Machu Picchu by Train

Starts and ends in Cusco
$830 $1240 based on solo traveler

This extension allows our travelers to explore Cusco and Machu Picchu. Spend two nights in Cusco and one night in Machu Picchu Pueblo (formerly called Aquas Calientes). The days in Cusco are free to explore on your own, and a guide will accompany our travelers to Machu Picchu. There is one free day at Machu Picchu without a guide.

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Huayna Picchu rises high behind the Machu Picchu ruins during your Peru tour
Huayna Picchu rises high behind the Machu Picchu ruins during your Peru tourAt the local market in CuscoLocal women weaving

Summary

  • Day 1 : Cusco
  • Day 2 : Train to Machu Picchu
  • Day 3 : Machu Picchu Free Day
  • Day 4 : Cusco
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Travel Highlights
  • Machu Picchu
  • Cusco
  • Cultural Activities
    Cultural ActivitiesIncludes cultural activities such as a visit to a traditional village or a local market to give a unique perspective.
  • History
    HistoryVisit ancient ruins and historical sites.
  • Snorkeling
    SnorkelingIncludes opportunity for snorkeling or possibly SCUBA.

Details

Day 1 Cusco lodge

Arrive to Cusco and transfer to your hotel.  The remainder of the day is free for you to explore this vibrant city.

Day 2 Train to Machu Picchu lodge

(B)

Follow the Urubamba River as it tumbles its way towards the Amazon and the sacred city of Machu Picchu. Ancient canals still bring water from the high mountains to the baths used by Inca priests, and as visitors we're welcome to respectfully dip our hands in the cool water.  Explore Machu Picchu with your guide.  After our tour of the Machu Picchu, we return to Aguas Calientes to soak in the hot springs and dine on local trout fillets.

Day 3 Machu Picchu Free Day lodge

(B)

Today is our chance to watch the sunrise at Machu Picchu and to listen to the spirits of the city's past inhabitants before the hikers from the Inca Trail arrive. Later you can climb the sacred peak of Huayna Picchu or take a walk through the lush cloudforest to the Temple of the Moon.  There is not guide service on this day.

In the late afternoon we return to Cusco.

Day 4 Cusco

(B)

Today we rise early and transfer out of Cusco and onto our next destination.

Accommodations:

3 nights comfortable hotels

Single Supplement: $175

Meals Included:

All meals as indicated (B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner); most of our hotels offer free continental breakfast.

Transportation:

Two local flights, bus, train

Notes:

Roundtrip flight Lima-Cusco-Lima is not included. Please add US$275 (specific flight cost is based on travel dates and availability).

Group & Staff:

Min 2, Max 12, Adventure Life Tour Leader/Guide

Personal Budgeting:

Allow US$80 for meals not included, US$33 international departure tax, US$10 local departure taxes, US$80 optional excursions ($55/185 soles for return visit to Machu Picchu, whitewater rafting, etc.), money for souvenirs!

Pre & Post Tour Accommodations:

Share US$65, Single US$115

Is it for Me?

A comfortable extension of snowcapped mountains, ancient ruins and a vibrant Colonial city. Accommodations are in comfortable hotels and the pace of the tour is active yet not strenuous.

Arrival / Departure Transfers:

1 person US$50 each
2 or more people US$25 /person

Weekly Departures
Any day of the week

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Robin and Jim at MP
Machu Picchu and GalapagosFantastic trip through the Scared Valley to Machu Picchu, then out the the Galapagos for a once in a lifetime journey.
- James Storey
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