Machu Picchu by Train Independent Adventure Tour with 4 Reviews by G Adventures

3 daysDuration

Group TourJoin a group of travelers

25 peopleMaximum group size

12 - 100 yearsAge range for participants

EnglishGuide language

Easy

Light physical activity suitable for most people with average fitness levels.

Starts

Cusco, Peru

Ends

Cusco, Peru

Highlights

Explore colonial Cusco.

travel by rail to ancient Machu Picchu.

learn ancient traditions at the G Adventures-supported women's weaving co-op

Itinerary

For experienced travelers who want to visit Machu Picchu without the rigors of trekking, the Machu Picchu by Train Independent Adventure is your ticket to the Inca heartland in comfort and style. This easy-paced, three-day guided trip starts and ends in Cusco, connecting you to the legendary Lost City of the Incas via scenic train rides through the Sacred Valley.

Along the way, there’s time to explore local culture and support G for Good projects, making your journey both meaningful and memorable. The unique selling point of this tour is its seamless blend of convenience and cultural enrichment, offering a stress-free yet immersive approach to one of the world’s greatest archaeological sites.

day 1 - Cusco/Aguas Calientes

Discover the Sacred Valley on a guided tour. Stop at the G Adventures-supported women's weaving co-op. Break for lunch at the G Adventures-supported Parwa Community Restaurant in Huchuy Qosco. After, catch the train to Aguas Calientes for the evening.

Meal:Lunch

Accomodation:Hotel Wiracocha Inn (or similar)

Transport:Private Vehicle Duration : 1.75 hr Distance : 94 km, Local Train Duration : 1.5 hr

Included Activities:Ccaccaccollo Community and Women's Weaving Co-op visit, Parwa Community Restaurant the Sacred Valley

day 2 - Machu Picchu/Cusco

Wake up bright and early for a guided tour of the inspiring Machu Picchu ruins. Return to Cusco in the evening.
After a detailed tour of the site with a local guide head back to Cusco for the night.

Meal:Breakfast

Accomodation:El Puma Hotel (or similar)

Transport:Local Bus Duration : 0.25 hr, Train Duration : 1.5 hr - 1.75 hr Distance : 31 km, Private Vehicle Duration : 1.5 hr - 1.75 hr Distance : 60 km

Included Activity:Machu Picchu Guided Tour

day 3 - Cusco

Depart at any time. Transfer to the airport is included.

Meal:Breakfast

Transport:Private Vehicle Duration : 0.5 hr - 0.75 hr

Optional Activities:Cusco City Tour Tour runs from 2:00PM. All of it is done by car, with walks around the visited ruins. Clothing depends on the weather, sunblock and a hat are recommended., Cusco Tourist Ticket This ticket allows admission at 16 sights of the city of Cusco including many popular museums and cathedrals, the ticket also provides entrance to Sacsayhuaman Archaeological Park, and sights in the South Valley of Cusco and the Sacred Valley of the Incas., Inka Museum Get ready to explore the artifacts from the Inca Empire, including mummies, jewelry, skulls, and ceramics at this museum of archaeology.

Machu Picchu by Train Independent Adventure

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What's Included

Accommodation

Hotels (2 nts).

Meals

2 breakfasts, 1 lunch
Note: Allow USD85-110 for meals not included.

Transport

Train, bus, walking.All transport between destinations and to/from included activities

Guide

G Adventures Rep in Cusco, specialist Inca CEO (Chief Experience Officer) in Sacred Valley & Machu Picchu

Included activities

Your G for Good Moment: Ccaccaccollo Community and Women's Weaving Co-op visit, CcaccaccolloYour G for Good Moment: Parwa Community Restaurant the Sacred Valley, LamayArrival and departure transfersTrain to Aguas CalientesGuided tour of Machu Picchu

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