Machupicchu Holiday By Vistadome Train
We will pick you up from your hotel at 5:00 AM and make our way to Aguas Calientes town, at 2,040 meters above sea level (masl), at the foot of the Machu Picchu Sanctuary (2,430 masl). A bus will take us up the winding mountainside road to the entrance, where we will explore Machu Picchu together on a 2.5-hour guided tour, starting around 10:00 AM.
Afterward, you will have free time to explore the sprawling archaeological site on your own and, if you’d like, head up to one of the lookout points for stunning views over the Sanctuary from Machu Picchu Mountain or Huayna Picchu Mountain (entrance tickets to these mountains must be purchased separately and in advance, as they sell out quickly).
In the afternoon, we descend by bus to Aguas Calientes for lunch before boarding the train back to Ollantaytambo, then transferring by private van to Cusco, arriving around 6:30 PM.
What Makes the Vistadome Train Special?
The Vistadome train to Machu Picchu is known for its panoramic, floor-to-ceiling windows, offering some of the best views of any train route in Peru. As you travel, you’ll watch the landscape transform — from the high Andean mountains around Ollantaytambo to the beginning of the cloud forest near Machu Picchu, where the Andes start blending into the edge of the Amazon jungle. Along the way, you’ll also spot several Inca archaeological sites visible directly from the train track.
For travelers to Machu Picchu, there are generally two train options: the Vistadome and the more exclusive Hiram Bingham luxury train. We offer the Vistadome experience — the ideal balance of comfort, scenic views, and value, letting you enjoy the full journey without an oversized price tag.
