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Machu Picchu by Train Day Trip with Private Guide at Machu Picchu and Peruvian Meal

8 hours

Moderate

This trip has been created for you by the most experienced artisans of the travel industry. Experience a once-in-a-lifetime adventure as you take this exciting day trip from Cusco to Machu Picchu Archaeological Site. Enjoy the incredible views of the Urubamba River Valley on a beautiful and scenic train journey into the Andes Mountains. Sit back and catch your first few glimpses of Inca agricultural terraces and small sites on the banks of the river as you ride in comfort. Explore Machu Picchu with an expert, learning about the Inca culture and history. Let yourself be inspired at the immensity of this spectacular site immersed in a pristine natural surrounding.
What's included?
    Personal introductory briefing 1 day prior to departure
    Hotel Pick-Up and Drop-Off in Central Cusco (*If your hotel is located outside of the city centre, please inquire for meeting point or additional pick-up cost)
    2-hour guided tour at Machu Picchu with a Certified Bilingual Guide
    7-hour experience at Machu Picchu with free time to walk around on your own, hike to the Sun Gate or Inca Bridge
    Round-trip transfer with private vehicle from Cusco to Ollantaytambo
    Delicious lunch with fresh local ingredients at Inka Terra Machu Picchu Pueblo Hotel (Arrive anytime between 12pm and 4pm)
    Exclusions
    • Tip or gratuity
    Other Meals / Snacks / Bottled Water
    Guide for transfers by car, train and bus (these portions are on your own)
    Optional Huayna Picchu Trek (34 soles) must be booked at least 2 weeks in advance
    Optional Machu Picchu Mountain Hike (30 soles) must be booked at least 1 week in advance
    Gratuities
    Please note
    • Public transportation nearby
    • Passport required
    • You must present your passport upon entry to the train and the Machu Picchu Archaeological Site. You will be denied entry if you do not bring this.
    • This trip is NOT wheelchair accessible. You must be capable of walking moderate distances over uneven terrain and steep stairs at the Machu Picchu Archaeological Site.
    • Please calculate timings to enjoy your included lunch at Inka Terra Machu Picchu Pueblo Hotel.
    • Important: You must provide the following information upon booking: Full name (exactly as it appears on the passport), Date of Birth, Nationality, Passport Number, Date of Passport Expiry - Must be valid for at least 6 months past the date of travel. Without this information, the local tour operator will be unable to make the booking. Please be aware that your complete and correct passport information must be provided. Absolutely no modifications can be made once your booking has been confirmed. Any changes or discrepancies in the information provided will result in a complete loss of permits and entrance tickets, for which you will be held responsible and will need to pay for again.
    • Travellers who booked their trip using one passport, then renewed or replaced it afterward, must carry the old passport they used to make the booking or a photocopy with them on the trip.
    • Not wheelchair accessible
    • Not stroller accessible
    • Not suitable for pets
    • Infants must not sit on laps
    • Infant seats unavailable
    • PRE-DEPARTURE BRIEFING: There is a mandatory pre-departure briefing at our Cuzco Headquarters one day prior to departure at 5pm, 6pm or 7pm depending on your trek. You will receive detailed information on your excursion, a list of what to bring and confirm your departure details.
    • PRE-DEPARTURE CHECK-IN: Please make sure to check-in with your passport before your pre-departure briefing. We encourage our travellers to check-in at our offices a couple of hours before or any day prior to the briefing , that way we can give everybody personal attention and information regarding booking extras, rental equipment or questions in general.
    • Time schedule for meetings will be: Inca Trail and Lares 6pm, Salkantay, Inca Quarry, Machu Picchu Jungle, Ausangate, Choquequirao 7pm, Inca Trail Express, Rainbow Mountain, Machu Picchu by Train, Sacred Valley to Machu Picchu, Machu Picchu Full Day 5pm
    • We are located at: Calle Matara 242, Second Floor. Cuzco, Peru Hours of Operation: 10:00-14:00 and 16:00-20:00 hrs
    • Your mandatory pre-departure briefing is at Bamba Experience's Cuzco HQ one day prior to departure at 5pm. Calle Matara 242, 2nd floor. Cuzco 10:00-14:00 & 16:00-20:00 daily Darwin Mondaca Phone: +51 998444933 or +51 923 125 342 Peru: +51 1 7097760
    • Please contact us at least 2 weeks before your departure date so we can arrange pick-up from your central Cuzco accommodation.
    What to bring