Machu Picchu By Train From Poroy (1 Day)

Machu Picchu By Train From Poroy is an ideal option to reach Machu Picchu sooner, as Poroy train station is closer to Cusco. This tailored day trip to the Incan citadel is for those who are willing to see the most in a short time.

On this train journey to Aguas Calientes (base town of Machu Picchu) you will be astonished with the enchanting views of Andean valleys, mountains and villages located on the river bank of the renowned Urubamba river.

Machu Picchu is an ancient Incan citadel built during the 15h century on the top of a mountain. This world wonder has an imposing landscape specially Huayna Picchu – A precipitous peak that features the renowned remnants of a temple complex erected by an ancient civilisation and Machu Picchu Mountain – A much higher peak from where you can a spectacular view of the whole citadel and the surrounding mountains.

DEPARTURE/RETURN LOCATION

Hotel Transfer

WEAR

Comfortable athletic clothing, hat, hiking boots, sunscreen and jacket.

INCLUDED

Professional bilingual guide

Transport – Cusco – Poroy and back

Train ticket Poroy – Aguas Calientes and back

Bus from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu and back

Ticket to enter Machu Picchu

Guided tour at the Machu Picchu complex.

NOT INCLUDED

Meals

Day1

Cusco - Machu Picchu - Cusco

We will pick you up from your hotel with-in the historic centre of Cusco at 06:00 AM and start our 30 minutes drive to Poroy Train station. You will be boarding a train from here to Aguas Calientes which will take 3 hours and 30 minutes. Our local guide will be waiting with a sign and your name on it. So once you arrive in Aguas Calientes train station, the guide will escort you to the bus station from where you will be boarding a bus to the main entrance of Machu Picchu citadel. The bus journey from Aguas Calientes to te entrance of Machu Picchu would take 30 minutes. Once in Machu Picchu, you will have to pass through a control where the guards will verify your name against your passport before letting you in. Here you will have a guided tour of the complex for 2 hours in which our guide will walk you through the main places like the solar clock, the circular tower, house of the guardian, temple of the 3 windows and the main square. After the guided tour, you will have some time to walk around and visit the lost city on your own. You will then have to board the bus back to Aguas Calientes where you will have some free time for shopping and having lunch. You will then be boarding a train back to Poroy from where our representative will pick you up and organise your transfer back to your hotel in Cusco.

Camera and batteries (batteries consume more quickly under cold conditions)
Cash in soles
Original passport
Original International Student Identity Card (in case you have applied for a student discount)