Machu Picchu by Train
$1750
$460 single supplement
Starting and ending in Lima, Peru
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Travel Highlights
- Machu Picchu
- Cusco
- Sacred Valley
- Sacsayhuamán
- Pisac
- Ollantaytambo
Explore the great ruins of Machu Picchu and wander through village markets where ancient traditions live on in the hearts of the Andean people. One of our most popular Peru tours, the journey also includes the important Inca ruins of Sacsayhuamán, Pisac and Ollantaytambo. Spend two days exploring the lost city of Machu Picchu, wander the witches' market in Cusco, bargain over tapestries in Pisac, and walk off the beaten path in the rural Andes. This easy paced week-long Peru trip is perfect for anyone with a sense of curiosity and adventure.
- Day 1 Arrive Lima
- Day 2 Fly Cusco
- Day 3 Sacred Valley
- Day 4 Train to Machu Picchu
- Day 5 Free Day at Machu Picchu
- Day 6 Explore Cusco
- Day 7 Fly Lima and Return home
- Additional Tour Options
- $3015 - Click here for trip based on 5 star accommodations
- $2350 - Click here for trip based on 4 star accommodations
- $2285 - Visit during Inti Raymi Festival in Cusco!
Cultural ImmersionIncludes cultural activities such as a visit to a traditional village or a local market to give a unique perspective.
HistoryVisit ancient ruins and historical sites.
Cusco - Accommodations
Aranwa Cusco Boutique Hotel
Casa Andina Cusco
Casa Andina Private Collection
Casa Cartagena
Hotel Monasterio
Hotel Ruinas
Inkaterra La Casona
Libertador Palacio del Inka
Taypikala Hotel CuscoLima - Accommodations
Casa Andina Private Miraflores
Costa del Sol
Country Club Lima
Faraona Grand Hotel
JW Marriott Hotel Lima
Libertador
Miraflores Park Hotel
San Agustin ExclusiveMachu Picchu - Accommodations
El MaPi Inn
Inkaterra Machu Picchu Pueblo
Inti Inn
Sanctuary LodgeSacred Valley - Accommodations
Casa Andina Private - Sacred Valley
El Sauce
Hotel Aranwa
Pakaritampu
Day 1 Arrive Lima 
Arrive to Lima on the flight of your choice today. After picking up your luggage and clearing customs, walk across the street to the comfortable and conveniently located Ramada Costa del Sol Hotel. Settle into your room and rest up for your Peru tour ahead.
Day 2 Fly Cusco (B)
Andean history comes alive in Cusco. Quechua-speaking descendents of the Incas fill the streets and markets, colonial churches sit atop bases of smooth stonework laid centuries before the Conquistadors, and campesinos (Peru's rural farmers) in colorful dress move busily back and forth across the plazas. In the afternoon, you'll explore Cusco's largest open market and the adjacent witches' market. After tasting a few unique local foods, visit the Center for Traditional Textiles in Cusco, a local organization committed to preserving the region's weaving traditions (If visiting the Sacred Valley on Sunday, you will visit their center in Chinchero instead). Watch weavers demonstrate their craft and learn about the history and processes of Peru's most well-known art form.
Day 3 Sacred Valley (B,L)
This morning, journey into one of the most beautiful areas of Peru. The Sacred Valley often becomes one of the highlights of your trip and you will soon see why! You'll test your bargaining skills with the locals while visiting one of the great textile markets in the area. You may also hike to the inspiring ruins of Pisac or take a short walk through the countryside to the seldom-visited town of Maras, where pre-Columbian salt mines still operate today. Visit the Inca agricultural terraces of Moray, thought to have been a nursery to experiment with and modify different varieties of crops. Eventually, you will make your way to the living Inca city of Ollantaytambo.
Day 4 Train to Machu Picchu (B)
Follow the Urubamba River as it tumbles its way towards the Amazon and the sacred city of Machu Picchu, Peru. Tour ancient canals that still bring water from the high mountains to the baths used by Inca priests. As visitors, you are welcomed to respectfully dip your hands in the cool water. After your guided tour of Machu Picchu, you'll return to the village of Aguas Calientes (located at the base of Machu Picchu). Enjoy one of many excellent local restaurants or end your day soaking in the hot springs after exploring one of the most magical archaeological sites in the world.
Day 5 Free Day at Machu Picchu (B)
Today is your 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, hike to the Sun Gate which overlooks the ruins or take a walk through the lush cloudforest to the Temple of the Moon. In the late afternoon you'll return by train to Cusco with your guide.
Day 6 Explore Cusco (B)
Enjoy today is free to relax and explore with your guide or on your own. You can visit the churches and surrounding ruins, such as the enormous Sacsayhuamán ruins that overlook Cusco (these ruins showcase building blocks the size of pickup trucks). You can also wander through the bustling Plaza de Armas in the heart of Cusco, shop for love potions in the local markets, or people watch from the cafes and restaurants that line these lovely streets. For those bursting with energy, horseback riding, mountain biking, or even whitewater rafting (Class III-IV) can be arranged. The evening is yours to take in some of Cusco's varied and exciting nightlife where live folk music and excellent food abounds! Enjoy your last night of your Peru vacation.
Day 7 Fly Lima and Return home (B)
Or with more time, extend your trip with a visit to the Amazon or to Lake Titicaca. Click here to see our Peru extensions!
| $1750 | Tour Cost |
| $425 | Internal Flights (Lima-Cusco-Lima) |
| Flight costs subject to change | |
| $2175 | Total cost |
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