Itinerary

Early Morning — Cusco to Ollantaytambo

Your day begins with an early pickup from your hotel in Cusco.

You’ll travel through the Sacred Valley, passing traditional Andean towns, terraced hillsides, and towering mountains. This scenic ride sets the tone — picturesque and rich with cultural landscapes.

Arrival in Ollantaytambo signals the next part of your journey: boarding the Vistadome Train. With panoramic windows and unobstructed views, every moment of the ride becomes part of your travel experience. Expect snack service and local melodies that highlight the mood as the train winds alongside rivers and through dramatic terrain.

Vistadome Train — Ollantaytambo to Aguas Calientes

The Vistadome experience is designed to be more than transportation — it’s scenic immersion.

Large windows on both sides and above showcase the shifting landscape: Andean peaks fade into cloud forest valleys, the Urubamba River curves beside the tracks, and lush greenery appears as you approach the lower elevations.

This stretch of the journey is both relaxing and spectacular — a preview of what awaits on foot at Machu Picchu.

Arrival in Aguas Calientes & Transfer to Machu Picchu

Following your arrival in Aguas Calientes (Machu Picchu Pueblo), you’ll board a bus that ascends to the citadel gate. This short but scenic ride zigzags upward until the iconic stone structures of Machu Picchu appear before you.

At the entrance, your professional guide will meet you for a comprehensive tour of the site, covering key sectors such as:

• The Main Plaza
• The Temple of the Sun
• The Temple of the Three Windows
• The Sacred Rock
• Agricultural Terraces
• Residential Areas

Your guide weaves history, culture, and Inca ways of life into the narrative, bringing the citadel to life before your eyes.

After the guided portion, you’ll have free time to wander, photograph, or simply take it all in.

Afternoon — Return to Cusco

When your visit concludes, you’ll take the bus back to Aguas Calientes to board the Vistadome for your return trip to Ollantaytambo.

From Ollantaytambo, private transport brings you back to Cusco, where your tour ends with hotel drop-off.