Do you arrange airport transfers?

An arrival airport transfer is not included in the tour price but can be added to the booking at any stage up until 1 week before you depart for an additional cost. Please contact us to arrange this.

What do we do with our luggage in Machu Picchu?

Intrepid recommends packing as light as possible so that you can actually take your small bag with you while touring Machu Picchu. Most of the hotels in Cusco have luggage storage that you can leave your bag in given that this tour begins and ends there.

Can you arrange a pre/post accommodation for us?

Yes, a pre/post accommodation can be arranged. Please contact us to make this possible.

From

US $720

Machu Picchu by Train Short Break (5 destinations)

3 days

•

Start and end in Cusco

4.5

3 traveler reviews

Machu Picchu by Train Short Break (5 destinations) - Intrepid Travel

From

US $720

Price based on per person in Single for departure 01 January 2025

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Plan your adventure:

Platinum Operator: Intrepid Travel
Group Tour: Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
Fully Guided: An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Guided in English
Group Size 12 - 16
Age range 5 to 99

Places You’ll See

Cusco
Sacred Valley
Machu Picchu

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Highlights

Start and end in Cuzco
Tour through the 'Lost City' of Machu Picchu with a local guide
Enjoy local markets and stunning views of the Pisac Valley
Visit the archaeological site of Ollantaytambo

Itinerary

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Introduction

Day 1 Cusco
Day 2 Cusco - Sacred Valley - Aguas Calientes
Day 3 Machu Picchu - Cusco

What's Included

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Guide
Meals
Additional Services
Transport

What's Not Included

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Insurance
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Intrepid Travel

4.6

(8,882 reviews)

Number of tours

1,299

Age Range

5 to 99 years old

Response time

7 hours

Response rate

96%

Back in 1989, two guys from Melbourne, Australia by the names of Darrell and Manch set off on an adventure to the other side of the world. They travelled to Africa and without air conditioning on their modified truck, they filled it with supplies, some beer, a bunch of aviator sunglasses, and...

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Customer Reviews

Overall Rating
Excellent
4.5
Itinerary
Excellent
5.0
Guide
Excellent
4.7
Transport
Excellent
4.7
Accommodation
Excellent
4.7
Food
Excellent
4.3
Tour Operator
Intrepid Travel
4.6

HM
Helen
· July 27th, 2018
Friendly, informative & well organised
Trip date: July 2018
JP
Jiten
· September 8th, 2017
Great trip, did a lot in the short amount of time we had and met a lot of people. Was a little pressed for time, so don't expect to linger too much, but other than that was a great experience.
Intrepid Travel commented on this review
Hi Jiten, Thank you so much for sharing your experience. Machu Picchu is one of our favourite destinations too – and you’re right, there’s so much to do and see in such a short time! But it’s a perfect excuse to re-visit Peru someday. :) We’re... Show more
Trip date: August 2017
DT
Daniel
· March 29th, 2017
The trip was as expected. Multiple guides for different aspects of the trip but they were all knowledgeable and helpful
Trip date: March 2017

Dates & Availability

3 days

Machu Picchu by Train Short Break (5 destinations)

From Cusco to Cusco

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What our customers ask about this tour

The content in our FAQ section is subject to change.

Do you arrange airport transfers?
An arrival airport transfer is not included in the tour price but can be added to the booking at any stage up until 1 week before you depart for an additional cost. Please contact us to arrange this.
April 1, 2017 • Flights / Transfers
What do we do with our luggage in Machu Picchu?
Intrepid recommends packing as light as possible so that you can actually take your small bag with you while touring Machu Picchu. Most of the hotels in Cusco have luggage storage that you can leave your bag in given that this tour begins and ends there.
December 1, 2016 • Other
Can you arrange a pre/post accommodation for us?
Yes, a pre/post accommodation can be arranged. Please contact us to make this possible.
December 1, 2016 • Accommodation

Good to Know

Tour ID: 4321

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Plugs & Adapters
As a traveler from USA, Canada you will need an adaptor for types C, E, F. As a traveler from England, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa you will need an adaptor for types A, B, C, E, F.
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Peru
Type B
Peru
Type C
Peru
Type E
Peru
Type F
Peru
Vaccines
- These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
- Typhoid - Recommended for Peru. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
- Hepatitis A - Recommended for Peru. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
- Tuberculosis - Recommended for Peru. Ideally 3 months before travel.
- Hepatitis B - Recommended for Peru. Ideally 2 months before travel.
- Rabies - Recommended for Peru. Ideally 1 month before travel.
- Yellow fever - Recommended for Peru. Ideally 10 days before travel.
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- Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
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