TOUR TO MACHU PICCHU BY TRAIN VISTADOME
Visiting Machu Picchu by Vistadome train is a truly magical experience. During your train route, you will cross the Andes and the Cusco jungle, immersing yourself in the flora and fauna of the area. The Vistadome train offers you a warm and very comfortable trip, thanks to the much larger, elegant train cars with panoramic windows that connect you with the spectacular landscape of the route to Machu Picchu, you can also taste an Andean snack and a Drink included on board the train. Arriving at the imposing citadel of Machupicchu, you will witness the incredible landscapes of cultivated terraces, temples, squares and perfectly carved stone structures. The majesty and architectural ingenuity of the Incas are evident in every corner.
Traveling by Vistadome train is the best option to get to Machu Picchu and enjoy your visit to Machu Picchu in a more comfortable and original way, the Vistadome return train also offers a typical dance on board the train, which makes your tour to Machu Picchu more original and unforgettable. .
Overview
TOUR TO MACHU PICCHU BY TRAIN VISTADOME
TRAIN DEPARTURE FROM OLLANTAYTAMBO OR POROY ACCORDING TO AVAILABILITY (With the train company Peru Rail)
DURATION: 1 DAY
TIMETABLE:
- DEPARTURE: 06:30 HRS. (OTHER TIMES AVAILABLE: 05:30, 07:30 AM)
- RETURN: 20:30 HRS.
ATTRACTIONS TO VISIT:
- MACHU PICCHU
Itinerary
ITINERARY:
In the morning we will pick you up from the hotel in Cusco at 06:30 hrs. and we will transport you to the Ollantaytambo train station (car trip of 2 hours approx.) or Poroy (car trip of 30 minutes approx.).
Once at the station of Ollantaytambo or Poroy 7:00 hrs. we will board the train to go to the town of Aguas Calientes (Machu Picchu town), train trip of 3 hours approx. or 1 hour and 45 min. If we left from Ollantaytambo. On the train trip we will enjoy extraordinary landscapes, we can also appreciate the flora and fauna of this area of Cusco (The vistadome train offers panoramic cars, large windows and service on board with drinks and snacks included). Upon arrival in Aguas Calientes (Machu Picchu town), the staff of the agency will be waiting for us to give us all the indications and then we will be driven to the bus station, where we will board the bus that makes a zigzagging route towards the mountain where the majestic citadel of Machu Picchu is located (30-minute bus trip).
When getting off the bus we will go to the entrance of Machu Picchu, where we must present our tickets and respective identification documents, from this place the guided excursion will begin in the citadel of Machu Picchu, visit the main enclosures of the city with our guide who will give us all the information and history of Machu Picchu for approximately 2 – 3 hours, Paddle through the citadel and places such as: the Main Square, the Circular Tower, the Sacred Solar Clock, the Royal Quarters, among others. In the tour, we can open the senses and fillus with the great energy that hides this majestic place. In our tour we will have enough time to take all the photographs we want in Machu Picchu.
At the appropriate time we will take the bus back to the town of Aguas Calientes where we can enjoy lunch in one of the restaurants of the town (Lunch not included). At appointed time 17:00 hrs. we will take the return train from Aguas Calientes 3 hours approx. of travel to Poroy or 1 hour and 45 min. if we leave from Ollantaytambo (On board the panoramic train we will enjoy a show of dances, music, drinks and snacks appreciating the most beautiful landscapes and sunset), upon our arrivalat the station, a staff of the agency will be waiting for us to move us to the city of Cusco. Arrival time in Cusco 2 0:30 hrs approximately. (or according to train availability and requirements).
Includes
INCLUDES:
- Tourist transportation from your hotel in Cusco to the train station of Ollantaytambo or Poroy.
- Round trip train ticket VISTADOME or 360° from Ollantaytambo or Poroy train station / Machu Picchu village / Ollantaytambo or Poroy train station.
- Round trip bus ticket from Aguas Calientes to the archaeological site of Machu Picchu – Aguas Calientes.
- Entrance ticket to the Sanctuary of Machu Picchu.
- Professional tour guide to visit the Sanctuary of Machu Picchu.
- Transportation from the train station of Ollantaytambo or Poroy to the city of Cusco.
Not Included
NOT INCLUDED:
- Tips, snacks, food.
- Buffet lunch in Aguas Calientes town USD 25.00 (At the request of the client).
What To Bring
WHAT TO BRING:
- Passport or ID.
- Wear slippers or light shoes.
- Bottle of water.
- Raincoat (long poncho) in rainy season.
- Long-sleeved shirts.
- Long pants.
- Sunscreen, wide-brimmed hat for sunny days.
- Fly repellent.
- Sunglasses.
- Camera or camcorder.
- Have on hand money of low denomination soles or dollars.
- Personal medications.
Prices
COST PER PERSON IN US DOLLARS:
TYPE OF TOURIST | TOUR COST |
ADULT | USD 305.00 |
STUDENT
(UNDER 17 YEARS OLD.) |
USD 285.00 |
CHILD
(UNDER 8 YEARS OLD.) |
USD 255.00 |
The tours are in shared service, that is, you will join a group for the excursions, which means that you will share the bus with other travelers like you. And you will have a Tour Guide for all the group. This is also an opportunity to meet other people.
We also have the option for private service, that means, you will have a private transport at your disposal for the tours and a professional tour guide just for you. To consult the prices of this private service, write to the corporate mail libertyperutravel@gmail.com
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