CUSCO · PERU
Cusco’s best days out.
The 15 most popular train experiences out of Cusco. The ones worth waking up at altitude for, with prices, run times and the operators behind them.
Hike the Inca Trail from Chachabamba to Machu Picchu via the Sun Gate, then ride the panoramic Vistadome train back from Cusco.
Most Popular“Super time. Not easy if you are not fit. Really well informed by the guides. Best views, along the way. Machu Picchu access and guidance was excellent. Thanks Frank and Mr Rene”
First Class Inca Rail to Machu Picchu with observatory views, three-course lunch and dinner, guided citadel tour, and VIP Cusco pickup.
“I am writing to tell you that this is the worst operation I have ever seen.”
12-hour Machu Picchu day trip from Cusco by train with comfy rail, guided ruins, Aguas Calientes breaks, and Andes views for a small group.
“We had an amazing experience on our trip to Machu Picchu yesterday. Our guide was excellent – very knowledgeable, friendly, and truly made the visit special. Everything was well-organised, especially the transportation, which went smoothly from start to finish. The only small downside was the long stay in Aguas Calientes. However, this had been communicated…”
All-inclusive 2-day Machu Picchu tour from Cusco: train to Aguas Calientes, guided citadel visit, and optional mountain climbs.
“Excelente experiencia hicieron hasta lo imposible para acomodar nuestras necesidades muy complacidos éramos cuatro y todos estamos muy contentos, nuestro guía Luis super professional, muy amable y con mucho conocimiento. El conductor Gonzalo respetuoso, educado y muy profesional. Lo recomendamos 100%”
5 days across the Salkantay range to Machu Picchu: Humantay Lake, glamping and huts, Pachamanca and coffee, then train back to Cusco.
“This was one of the best trips I did in my life and I can highly recommend it to anyone who is looking for a good dose of adventure and sweat! We had the luck of having some of the best guides on this trip, Edi, Elias and Adeliz as well as a top support…”
Two-day small-group train tour from Cusco with guided Sacred Valley stops, overnight in Aguas Calientes, and expert Machu Picchu circuits.
“All credit goes to Victor ourguide and Martin our driver. They made the experience so personal for us and were very accommodating. Every single stop at a sacred monument was well explained and we were allowed free time at each location. The food was phenomenal. We got a chance to try traditional Peruvian food and…”
Machu Picchu 2 days by train with overnight in Aguas Calientes: early entry, private guide, and tickets handled from Cusco.
“Heidi was super helpful organising this trip. After booking this trip, we contacted her to get an upgrade of the train to a vistadome carriage and she was able to sort that for us without any issues. She was also able to meet us in Cuzco and explain our trip, even upgrade us to have…”
Two-day Machu Picchu tour from Cusco with sunrise access, round-trip train to Aguas Calientes, guide, and one night with meals.
“Excellent tour company with a very helpful staff. They held my bags for me while I went to Macchu Picchu and sent them to my hotel. Everyone was so thoughtful and hospitable. Great company.”
A 4-day Inca Trail and Machu Picchu trek from Cusco with a max-9 group, private tents, and all meals included for $820.
“The Inca trail is amazing but this tour operator will do all to destroy fun of it for you - 1) no pick up even though it’s promised 2) you need to carry your rented sleeping bag plus linen or you pay 150 soles / 40 USD/EUR per day 3) the guide doesn’t even intruduce…”
4am hotel pickup, bus and train to Aguas Calientes, guided Machu Picchu visit, then late return to Cusco in one long day.
“I booked this full-day tour for September 02, 2023. This is not a typical tour with A "tour guide" who will be with you throughout the trip. This is the kind of tour that the tour operator, Mega Expedition, will assist in booking the train tickets and hotel pickup to the train stations. When you…”
2-day Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu by train from Cusco, with early Pisac, Ollantaytambo, a hotel night, and guided entry.
“I recommend this llama experience tour. I traveled for my vacation to Peru and had one of the best experiential experiences in a rescue center with South American camelids, it is an inexplicable connection with nature to see the Andean condor and feel its majesty is unforgettable.”
Small group train trip through Sacred Valley to Machu Picchu, with guided ruins, Pisac market, Ollantaytambo fortress, and Cusco pickup.
“We booked the Machu Picchu Full Day by Train, and it was worth every moment. Rubén was extremely knowledgeable and kind. The entire itinerary was smooth, and we had plenty of time for photos. If you want a Machu Picchu full day guided tour, choose this team. they really know what they’re doing. Overall, our…”
Machu Picchu in one day by train from Cusco with hotel pickup, all tickets included, and a Circuit 2 guided visit.
“First off I will say this is a great tour. They book everything for you so there is nothing to try and coordinate so it is totally hassle free. The only reason I gave it 4 stars and not 5 is that you don’t have an option on what time you would like to return.…”
Full-day train tour from Cusco to Machu Picchu via Ollantaytambo and Aguas Calientes, with guided citadel visit and tickets.
“Very long day, very well organized. The Vistadome train option deserved it. Our Guide NILTON was Excellent.”
Small-group 2-day Inca Trail hike with permits and train, ending with an early guided Machu Picchu visit plus a night in Aguas Calientes.
“I was keen on hiking the real Inca Trail of 4 days but eventually ended up hiking this as the permit for the other was sold out. Overall this was a nice experience. There were a few Inca ruins along the way. The guide knew them well and spoke fair English too.”
Machu Picchu, the Sacred Valley and every high pass in between.
