Cusco · TRAIN EXPERIENCES
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The good train experiences fill up fast around Cusco, and the great ones fill up first. Here are the 15 best, with current prices and what sets each one apart, so you can book before the calendar closes.
Hike the short Inca Trail to Machu Picchu with sunset and sunrise access, chef-made picnic meals, and a panoramic Vistadome train ride.
“It was excellent. A very good way to get to machu pichu, and a brilliant way to get out”
VIP first-class train from Cusco to Machu Picchu with observatory views, meals and drinks, live music, and a guided citadel tour for $855.
“Everything was great - from Machu Picchu pick-up, complimentary dinner in the restaurant near the station to the train experience and live music. I got to be the only first class passenger so it felt even more luxurious.”
A 12-hour Machu Picchu day trip from Cusco by train with hotel pickup, guided ruins, Aguas Calientes time, and comfort onboard.
“I had an excellent experience. Everything was perfectly organized and ran smoothly from start to finish. All staff members were extremely friendly and helpful.A special shoutout to our guide at Machu Picchu. His deep knowledge of Inca history and the site itself was truly impressive. He explained everything in a clear and engaging way, which made the visit even more fascinating. Highly recommended!”
2 days to Machu Picchu by train from Cusco with hotel pickup, an Aguas Calientes night, guided ruins tour, and optional mountain hike.
“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%”
Small-group Cusco Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu 2-day train tour with guided stops, buffet lunch, and early circuit tickets.
“Guide Viktor & Carlos did an excellent job! Super good organization from FlyCusco!”
5 days hiking Salkantay with glamping and cultural stops, then sunrise Machu Picchu and a scenic Vistadome/360° train back to Cusco.
“Fantastic trip! All of the staff were incredible. The food was delicious and better than the restaurant food we had in aquas calientes. Cesar was a brilliant guide and looked after us really well. Some highlights. Salkantay mountain standing over our campsite first night. The night sky first night. The very distant view of macchu picchu on the fourth night. Some tips - you need cash in Peru. Be prepared. Altitude was a problem on the first day of the trip and medication (acetazolamide) helped those who had it.”
Machu Picchu in two days with an overnight in Aguas Calientes, early entry, and train tickets included 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 a tour of the sacred valley the day before! In addition, she managed to secure a discount for a Moras and Moray trip for us too (highly recommend). The whole trip went smoothly and she was there every step of the way. I encourage anyone who has any questions about the booking, including booking huaynapichu…”
Two-day Machu Picchu trip from Cusco with train rides, guided sunrise tour, Aguas Calientes hotel, and meals. Value at $399.
“The trip coordinator was helpful and knowledgeable. The best part was they sent me a message right after I booked the tour and set up a video conference to go over everything within an hour of booking on Viator. There's actually no guide to show you around but they just purchase all the tickets on your behalf. There was supposed to be someone to pick me up from the train station but they didn't show up. This might be acceptable for the locals as it's a really safe and small town but for a foreign tourist who has never been there, it could be quite daunting. I ended finding the…”
Small-group 4-day Inca Trail to Machu Picchu with private tents, organic meals, and ticketed ruins plus Sun Gate views.
“DO NOT BOOK WITH THIS COMPANY "HAPPY GRINGO TOURS" This company is hopeless. Very bad communication and management. They never contact and share any booking details until very last minute. Finally they contacted us 1.5 days before the inca trial start date was to inform us the start date need to PUSH BACK ONE DAY. Happy Gringo Tours claimed there is a new ticket system from Machu Picchu new management and everyone in the tour will be affected but ended up it is a LIE. We have to reschedule our accommodation and other planned activities because of this last minute change. Do not book with them unless you want a…”
Full-day Machu Picchu by train from Cusco with an early pickup, guided visit, and lots of pre-booked logistics—long but well worth it.
“Julio was great as guide...knew best spots for pics...knowledgeable, fun and patient...Aviator could improve their service and take care of all tickets...ticket into Macchu Picchu as well as bus tickets between Calientas Agua and Macchu Picchu should be included to expedite travel...spent a lot of Tim in line”
2 days from Cusco to Machu Picchu by train with Sacred Valley ruins, Cusco touring, and a 3-star overnight in Aguas Calientes.
“I decided to return to Peru because I wanted to visit Machu Picchu, we had the best experience. Tikas Peru has an incredible staff, they are professional and friendly.”
2-day Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu by train with small-group guiding, Pisac and Ollantaytambo stops, and included entry.
“Ruben managed everything from beginning to end with amazing expertise and friendliness. Before going to Ollantaytambo to board the train, we saw pisaq , urubamba ,ollamtaytambo Without ever stressing us, Ruben told interes”
One-day Machu Picchu by train from Cusco with hotel pickup, tickets, Circuit 2 access, guided entry, and a smooth return to Cusco.
“Ok, so to start we did have a good time and we did get what we paid for in the description. However, I think other people's reviews have over-sold this. This is not a 'tour' but an 'arrangement'. You won't be part of a group and you won't have a tour guide. You will have a driver who takes you to the train station, where you have already been given tickets. When you get off the train someone else will take you to the bus stop and put you on the bus. At the entrance a guide will meet you, with other people from all different groups etc, that have…”
Full-day train trip from Cusco to Machu Picchu with guide, bus tickets, and classic circuit access. Early start, smooth logistics, great value.
“Very long day, very well organized. The Vistadome train option deserved it. Our Guide NILTON was Excellent.”
Short Inca Trail to Machu Picchu in 2 days with permits, guided stops, and train transfers—small group, included meals, great value.
“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.”
