Machu Picchu by Train Short Break
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Machu Picchu by Train Short Break
3 days
Moderate
Light
English
Experience Overview
Take an epic Short Break Adventure and see an iconic site by train, without the strain and time commitment of a hike. Discover South America’s ancient ruins, explore the best sights and wander through vibrant markets to get a real taste of Andean village life in the Sacred Valley.
Take an epic Short Break Adventure and see an iconic site by train, without the strain and time commitment of a hike. Discover South America’s ancient ruins, explore the best sights and wander through vibrant markets to get a real taste of Andean village life in the Sacred Valley. Take a winding train journey through the steep Urumbamba Valley to Aguas Calientes, the gateway to Peru’s most famous site. The ancient ‘Lost City’ of Machu Picchu – one of the Seven Wonders of the World – is truly extraordinary and has to be seen to be believed.
Highlights
- Explore the ancient ruins of Machu Picchu with a local guide – this is one of the Seven Wonders of the World and an absolute must-see!
- Immerse yourself in the culture of Cusco while you adjust to the high altitude – see the local sights with a local guide, then sample a hot chocolate from the Chocolate Museum.
- Experience traditional Andean life in the Sacred Valley – known as Wilcamayo by the Incas.
- Visit the Pisac ruins in the Pisac Valley and get a great view of the town below.
- Wander around the archaeological site of Ollantaytambo – one of the few living examples of a city plan that has remained the same for centuries.
Trip Details
3 days
Bus,Taxi,Train
English
Cusco, Peru
Machu Picchu - Cusco, Peru
Moderate
Light
Itinerary
Accommodation:
- Hotel (Number of Nights: 1)
Included Activities:
- Cusco - Half Boleto Turistico Pass (access to selected archaeological sites, transport & guides not included)
Accommodation:
- Hotel (Number of Nights: 1)
Included Activities:
- Machu Picchu - Entrance and guided tour
- Flights to and from origin and destinations
- Airport transfers (arrival and departure)
- Anything else not explicitly listed in tour inclusions
- Recommended gratuities/tipping
- Optional activities/tours
- Personal expenses
- Travel insurance
- Visas, meals and beverages not stated in the list of inclusions.
When meals are not included, your tour leader (where available) will be happy to help with restaurant recommendations, bookings, and directions. Please let us know if you have any dietary needs or preferences. We willdo our best to accommodate these, though we cannot guarantee that every request can be met.
You are responsible for your personal belongings throughout the tour. You will need to carry your own bags between the vehicle and your hotel room. Drivers will assist with loading and unloading luggage from the vehicle.
Travellers requiring wheelchair access should contact our sales and service team, who can make enquiries on your behalf.
This tour requires an Average level of fitness. Activities are paced gently and include leisure time. You may be expected to join guided walks of up to one hour, navigate short stairways and mild inclines, and manage your own luggage. You should also be able to board and exit all transport without assistance.
Travellers are expected to be self-sufficient and capable of handling all aspects of their journey. Please discuss your circumstances and support needs with your booking agent to confirm this trip is suitable.
If you are unsure, we recommend consulting your doctor before booking or travelling. (Note: I assume each tour has a different description depending on level of fitness required).
If a planned site visit is unavailable due to changes in operating hours or holiday closures, the itinerary may be altered, or a comparable activity will be substituted where possible and subject to availability.
Visa conditions can change. Once you receive your travel documents, check with the relevant embassy, consulate, or immigration office of your destination for the latest information.
- It is your responsibility to ensure you have the correct and valid travel documents and to comply with all entry requirements.
- Non-Australian citizens must also confirm visa and identification requirements with the appropriate consulate or visa agency.
- Certain occupations (for example, journalists, government officials, or those working in charities) may face additional restrictions when applying for visas, which could affect the type of application required.
Duration: 3 days
Trip Type:
Activity Level: Light
Take an epic Short Break Adventure and see an iconic site by train, without the strain and time commitment of a hike. Discover South America’s ancient ruins, explore the best sights and wander through vibrant markets to get a real taste of Andean village life in the Sacred Valley.
Price based on per person in Double Room for departure 28 Sep 2025
Customer Reviews
03/12/2024
This trip would have to rate in the highest experience I have witnessed in my life
03/18/2024
This trip was excellent. Intrepid were very helpful supportive and made everything run smoothly. I am grateful for them for there ongoing work and level of customer satisfaction which made it a very special trip.
Tour Operator
Intrepid Travel is a global adventure travel company, dedicated to providing sustainable, experience-rich travel opportunities. They’ve been the leader in ethical, small-group travel since 1989 - taking people around the world for more than 30 years. They’re the world’s largest travel B Corporation - dedicated to being the best travel company for the world. In 2002, they established The Intrepid Foundation so their travellers could make a lasting impact on the communities they had visited. Although Intrepid Travel absorbs all administrative costs of The Intrepid Foundation, they are separate legal entities, allowing The Intrepid Foundation to grow independently. Intrepid Travel is made up of a collection of tour operator brands and 28 destination management companies all united by one vision: To change the way we all see the world.
In Business Since 1989
03/12/2024
This trip would have to rate in the highest experience I have witnessed in my life
03/18/2024
This trip was excellent. Intrepid were very helpful supportive and made everything run smoothly. I am grateful for them for there ongoing work and level of customer satisfaction which made it a very special trip.
01/18/2024
This trip was very well organized each step of the way we were met by a very well informed guide and since I get car sick our guide made sure I could sit in the front of the bus
11/30/2023
Simmone · Traveled November 2023 We had the best time on this tour all our guides were brilliant with their knowledge and care. They made the trip. We were guided to our train and meet all our transfers easily. The train was great experience to Machu Picchu. Just amazing Machu Picchu. Review submitted 30 Nov 2023
07/15/2023
What a great company to travel with! All of our expectations were surpassed. We will definitely be travelling with intrepid again.
06/11/2023
Amazing tour! I only had a couple days to explore Cusco and Machu Picchu and I really feel like this tour made that happen. All the tour guides were friendly, helpful, and so personable. Intrepid really helped make this happen when I had some travel schedule conflicts.
05/22/2023
It’s a go-go-go trip, and so so so worth it!
04/09/2023
The Intrepid Machu Picchu trip was sensational. The guide was just perfect and allowed for us to really gain the experience in an environmentally sensitive manner. Would recommend to anyone. Prof Ron Bartsch AM
03/23/2023
An absolutely fantastic trip with knowledgeable guides. Do it!!!!!
10/29/2022
Go elsewhere! I did this as a solo female traveller, and was very disappointed. Whilst the activities are excellent (Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu), it is more of an outsourced itinerary with a series of tickets, where you are expected to travel alone by bus and train, not an accompanied tour. Accommodation is very poor and pick ups were unreliable, even at night. Staff did not respond when contacted. Knowing what I know now, you can book it all yourself and have a safer time.
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