Machu Picchu Tour Full Day by Vistadome Observatory Train

Join Peru Hikers for an incredible adventure guided by local experts. Your journey will start and end at your hotel, giving you the chance to witness the breathtaking beauty of Machu Picchu – one of the New 7 Wonders of the World – in just one day. Get ready to be wowed by the stunning views during your Observatory Train ride through Cusco.

Duration: 14 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Plaza de Armas - Your day begins with a 4:00 am pickup from your hotel by our private transport, heading straight to the Ollantaytambo train station.
  • Ollantaytambo - Here, you’ll board the 6:10 am Vistadome Observatory Train
  • Ollantaytambo - After a journey of 1 hour and 45 minutes, you’ll arrive at Aguas Calientes town
  • Aguas Calientes - The train ride takes approximately 1 and 45 minutes, passing through beautiful landscapes of the high Andes and the Cloud Forest. Upon arrival at the final train station, your tour guide will meet you and take you to the bus station for a 30-minute ride to Machu Picchu.
  • Machu Picchu - You will arrive at the main gate of Machu Picchu around 10:00 am. Please bring your entry tickets and original passports to present at the gate before exploring Machu Picchu with your Peru Hikers expert guide.
  • Santuario Historico de Machu Picchu - Your tour guide will show you the most important buildings, including the viewpoints, guard house, terraces, temples, palaces, and more.
  • Machu Picchu - A two-hour guided tour awaits, filled with historical insights and ample opportunities for capturing the iconic beauty of this ancient wonder.
  • Aguas Calientes - Following the tour, a bus ride takes you to Aguas Calientes. You’ll then catch a train back to Ollantaytambo
  • Ollantaytambo - Our driver will be ready to take you back to Cusco.
  • Plaza de Armas - Your adventure concludes with a drop-off at meeting point.
What's Included
  • Round trip Vistadome Observatory train
  • Hotel pick up and drop off
  • Bus up and down to Machu Picchu
  • Machu Picchu entrance fee is covered
  • Only the BEST guides
What's Not Included
  • Food
  • Gratuities
Location
Cuzco Main Square
Del Medio
Cusco Mainsquare will be the round-trip meeting point.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Kerrieb495
Sep 7, 2024
Fantastic once in a life experience! - We wehad a fantastic time on this Machu Picchu tour! The train ride was great and relaxing, and the site was so fantastic! Isao was The best tour guide ever! He met us at the train got us on the bus to go up to the mountain. Took great pictures and explained everything about the site. It was one of the best experiences we’ve ever had and we highly recommend this tour!
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Jeffbj9899wr
Sep 7, 2024
A marvelous tour - An unbelievably great guild that described everything and answered any questions we had. We even took him to lunch he was so good. The train ride was fun. He did a great setting up all passes and accompanied us on train an bus. ISAO was our guild.
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Gholeman2010
Sep 4, 2024
Incredible Experience In Machu Piccu - We had the best experience in Machu Piccu with Isao our tour guide. Very knowledgeable and was passionate about what he did. He also cared about our experience more than anything with my wife and I’s first time in Peru. I would recommend asking for him specially if you can. His company also took care of a hiccup that happened and truly cared we had a good experience in one of the most beautiful places you’ll ever experience in the world.
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T724dsmarcd
Sep 1, 2024
Peru Hikers delivers! - My day at Machu Picchu with Peru hikers was perfect. From start to finish they set me up with an incredible day that went off without a hitch. The Observatory Vistadome train was incredible – you’ve got views of the mountains around you through the glass ceiling and walls, while a band plays and dancers dance around you. Then, someone met me at Aguas Calientes to make sure I got from the train station to the bus station and all the tickets were sent to me in advance so that there were no problems. Once I got to Machu Picchu, I was lucky enough to have Isao as my guide. He knew everything about the history, archaeology and natural beauty of Machu Picchu and the surrounding region. He took me wherever I wanted to go on the circuit and basically spent the entire day with me, answering all my questions and making sure I drank a lot of water. He will make sure you have the best photos that you will always have to remember the day. He’s also just an incredible person with an amazing life story and a beautiful heart. I cannot say enough good things about him and Peru hikers. If you’re considering this tour company, don’t go anywhere else! You won’t regret it!
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Queenlaya
Aug 30, 2024
10/10 Experience, hands down! - We had an absolutely amazing time! Our tour guide was Isao, who is now our brother. He was so knowledgeable, patient when I caught elevation sickness, and went above and beyond with getting all of our photos, videos, etc. we honestly don’t think the experience would have been as great without him. He even took us to an amazing restaurant with a beautiful view before we got in our train back to Cusco. Now, to talk about the whole experience all together, it was absolutely a 10/10. The tour was so organized. We were communicated with so well, picked up from our air BnB, guided throughout so we were not lost one bit, and even had a driver waiting for us when we got back! I will definitely be using this tour company in the future and recommend anyone visiting Peru to do the same. Also, the train and Machu Picchu is absolutely gorgeous!! I hope you enjoy like we did
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Anv2002
May 5, 2024
100% recommend - So very very Happy with my trip to Machu Pichu. Very happy with my guide Isao today. We did Machu Pichu circuit 4, and huchuy pichu. He was waiting for me at the train station and was very informative, helpful taking pictures so I didn’t have to have selfie shots. 100% would recommend Peru Hikers. Door to door service from Cusco to Machu Pichu and back. They took care of everything bus, train, MP ticket, along with guide.
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K1259zgadrianat
Apr 7, 2024
Kind, knowledgeable and incredible - The tour was so amazing and an incredible experience! Our tour guide Wachi was so knowledgeable and awesome explaining the history and answering any questions. He also was a great photographer, giving so many photo opportunities. Highly recommend!
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