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Cusco, Poroy, Aguas Calientes, Machu Picchu.
2 Days / 1 Nights
As the first day begins, we will pick you up at your hotel around 6:45 AM and drive you to Poroy Train Station (which is only 20 minutes away from Cusco) or possibly to Ollantaytambo, which is roughly 2 hours from Cusco (depending on weather conditions and availability).
One of our representatives from Sparrow Explorer will meet you just outside the train station. She (or he) will take you to your hotel and check you in.
Regardless of where the train departs, we will have comfortable seats on the train and enjoy hot or cold drinks that the train company will provide for free. During the trip, you will have the chance to see many glaciers and snow-capped peaks, lush, green valleys, and Incan farming terraces on both sites of the valley.
At the same time, some archaeological sites can be found on the way to Aguas Calientes. Little by little, you will enter subtropical areas with bromeliads and ferns growing, and then you can see birds and wildlife in Machu Picchu’s closest town (Aguas Calientes).
During your first day, you can organize some optional activities, such as a visit to the hot springs, botanical garden, butterflies museum, Mandor Gardens, waterfalls, or the small Machu Picchu museum.
Here, you can find amazing photos of Machu Picchu, first discovered by Hiram Bingham in 1911, as well as mummies, bracelets, stone working and metallurgy tools, weaving tools, and pottery found on site. Lunch and dinner will be in town at a local restaurant.
On day two, your tour group will wake up very early to see the sunrise over Machu Picchu (if the weather allows). We’ll start with breakfast at the hotel and then head to the bus that will take us to the archaeological site.
After getting into Machu Picchu, you’ll head to an excellent spot to take amazing and unforgettable pictures for your Instagram. Afterward, your guide will explain details about the site during the 2-hour tour, and if you want to visit by yourself, the guides will also explain how to do so in the future.
Finally, your tour guide will provide you with your bus ticket back to Aguas Calientes, where you´ll meet with one of our staff to retrieve your return tickets. They will explain how to take the train to Cusco.
If you´d like to climb Huayna Picchu Mountain, it takes around 50 minutes to reach the summit. From here, you can see Machu Picchu, and you will feel as if you have never done this. But if you want to hike to this mountain, just let us know in advance (the cost is US$20 extra).
As the first day begins, we will pick you up at your hotel around 6:45 AM and drive you to Poroy Train Station (which is only 20 minutes away from Cusco) or possibly to Ollantaytambo, which is roughly 2 hours from Cusco (depending on weather conditions and availability).
One of our representatives from Sparrow Explorer will meet you just outside the train station. She (or he) will take you to your hotel and check you in.
Regardless of where the train departs, we will have comfortable seats on the train and enjoy hot or cold drinks that the train company will provide for free. During the trip, you will have the chance to see many glaciers and snow-capped peaks, lush, green valleys, and Incan farming terraces on both sites of the valley.
At the same time, some archaeological sites can be found on the way to Aguas Calientes. Little by little, you will enter subtropical areas with bromeliads and ferns growing, and then you can see birds and wildlife in Machu Picchu’s closest town (Aguas Calientes).
During your first day, you can organize some optional activities, such as a visit to the hot springs, botanical garden, butterflies museum, Mandor Gardens, waterfalls, or the small Machu Picchu museum.
Here, you can find amazing photos of Machu Picchu, first discovered by Hiram Bingham in 1911, as well as mummies, bracelets, stone working and metallurgy tools, weaving tools, and pottery found on site. Lunch and dinner will be in town at a local restaurant.
On day two, your tour group will wake up very early to see the sunrise over Machu Picchu (if the weather allows). We’ll start with breakfast at the hotel and then head to the bus that will take us to the archaeological site.
After getting into Machu Picchu, you’ll head to an excellent spot to take amazing and unforgettable pictures for your Instagram. Afterward, your guide will explain details about the site during the 2-hour tour, and if you want to visit by yourself, the guides will also explain how to do so in the future.
Finally, your tour guide will provide you with your bus ticket back to Aguas Calientes, where you´ll meet with one of our staff to retrieve your return tickets. They will explain how to take the train to Cusco.
If you´d like to climb Huayna Picchu Mountain, it takes around 50 minutes to reach the summit. From here, you can see Machu Picchu, and you will feel as if you have never done this. But if you want to hike to this mountain, just let us know in advance (the cost is US$20 extra).
Professional Tour Guides Sparrow Explorer guides are trilingual — fluent in Spanish, English, and Quechua — and all are university graduates. As proud locals, they bring deep personal insight into the region, having grown up in and around the region. Passionate and knowledgeable, these professionals are eager to share their extensive understanding of the ancient site and cultural traditions.
Permits After we receive your deposit and personal information, our staff is in charge of getting your permits for the Inca Trail. These permits are for a specific date, and your name has to match your passport details.
Briefing & Entrance Fees One night before starting your Machu Picchu train tour, you’ll need to visit our office for the group briefing with one of our tour guides. During this briefing, details, including the entrance to Machu Picchu (included), will be shared.
Transportation Transportation for the entire tour is included, including cars and trains (we´ll pick you up from your hotel and take you back to your hotel ¨our service is door-to-door).
Equipment Sparrow Explorer has the best equipment for your journey, keeping you safe while you enjoy yourself.
Food & Meals Our chef prepares our healthy and organic menu. Please inform us of any allergies or nutritional needs. We use only the best healthy and organic ingredients.Vegetarian food options are available at no extra cost. During the tour, we provide lunch and dinner on day one, breakfast on day two, and one snack package.
Water We provide water (at no extra cost) from your first lunch to your last breakfast, and you can refill your plastic bottle or camelback. But where does this water come from? Well, it is taken from the natural springs along the way. It is filtered and then boiled to cool down before being given to you for a drink or to refill your bottles. Remember that it is really important to drink plenty of water when visiting high-altitude regions.
First Aid Kit Your safety is one of our first priorities. The first aid kit, kept by tour guides, is complete with basic necessities that might be needed for the tour, and an oxygen tank is also on hand.
Extras We consider these just a few final details for your trek, as we’ve already provided you with everything you need to know. You may just need to pick up a rain poncho, sunscreen, and a few other items that are easy to find locally.
Daypacks You will need to bring your own daypack for the tour, although it doesn’t have to be very large. We suggest getting a small or medium daypack that has enough space for your water, sun cream, a sun hat, a few warm layers, a camera, a personal snack, and a few other things that you can consider important for your trek.
Packing list We suggest you bring warm layers for the nights, two T-shirts, and hiking pants. The jacket is basically the only thing that you´ll need, and if it is waterproof or rainwater resistant, it could be much better. Your rain poncho is going to be fine because it covers you until your knees. However, you can´t forget to bring hiking boots or trekking shoes and sandals or sneakers.
Extra Snack You can bring your own snacks or get here.
Walking sticks (per pair) 10US$
Huayna Picchu This is the name of one mountain next to Machu Picchu, from where you can get a nice view of the archaeological site surrounded by the Urubamba River. You have the chance to hike to this mountain, but let us know when you want to book with us because the required permit is limited. However, if you don’t get this permit, don’t worry because you still have the chance to go to the Inca bridge and enjoy the ruins of Machu Picchu, as it is a really big site.
For hundreds of years, the ancient Inca citadel of Machu Picchu has captured the hearts and imaginations of thousands of avid adventurers. While many choose to tackle the scenic hiking circuits that lead to the age-old sanctuary, nothing compares to the luxury of a Machu Picchu train tour.
Climb aboard the epitome of vintage luxury rail travel, the Hiram Bingham, as you venture from Cusco, making your way to the historic site. Spread across two days, you’ll have ample chance to take in the magical town of Aguas Calientes, the gateway to Machu Picchu, before visiting the actual site.
With plenty to see and do, this charming village is the perfect spot to engage with locals, indulge in cultural activities, and marvel at much of the area’s natural beauty.
On the second day of your journey, after an early morning start, board your train and settle in as you are coached in style to one of the new seven world wonders. Upon reaching the citadel, your Machu Picchu tour starts, bursting with highlights, before you’re ferried back to Cusco.
Luxury? Check. Amazing sights? Check. Unforgettable experiences? Check. All that’s left to do is get on board.
Top Tip: If you’re after an excursion that offers more hiking and exploration, check out our 5-day luxury Inca Trail Trek to Machu Picchu.
As the first day begins, we will pick you up at your hotel around 6:45 AM and drive you to Poroy Train Station (which is only 20 minutes away from Cusco) or possibly to Ollantaytambo, which is roughly 2 hours from Cusco (depending on weather conditions and availability).
One of our representatives from Sparrow Explorer will meet you just outside the train station. She (or he) will take you to your hotel and check you in.
Regardless of where the train departs, we will have comfortable seats on the train and enjoy hot or cold drinks that the train company will provide for free. During the trip, you will have the chance to see many glaciers and snow-capped peaks, lush, green valleys, and Incan farming terraces on both sites of the valley.
At the same time, some archaeological sites can be found on the way to Aguas Calientes. Little by little, you will enter subtropical areas with bromeliads and ferns growing, and then you can see birds and wildlife in Machu Picchu’s closest town (Aguas Calientes).
During your first day, you can organize some optional activities, such as a visit to the hot springs, botanical garden, butterflies museum, Mandor Gardens, waterfalls, or the small Machu Picchu museum.
Here, you can find amazing photos of Machu Picchu, first discovered by Hiram Bingham in 1911, as well as mummies, bracelets, stone working and metallurgy tools, weaving tools, and pottery found on site. Lunch and dinner will be in town at a local restaurant.
On day two, your tour group will wake up very early to see the sunrise over Machu Picchu (if the weather allows). We’ll start with breakfast at the hotel and then head to the bus that will take us to the archaeological site.
After getting into Machu Picchu, you’ll head to an excellent spot to take amazing and unforgettable pictures for your Instagram. Afterward, your guide will explain details about the site during the 2-hour tour, and if you want to visit by yourself, the guides will also explain how to do so in the future.
Finally, your tour guide will provide you with your bus ticket back to Aguas Calientes, where you´ll meet with one of our staff to retrieve your return tickets. They will explain how to take the train to Cusco.
If you´d like to climb Huayna Picchu Mountain, it takes around 50 minutes to reach the summit. From here, you can see Machu Picchu, and you will feel as if you have never done this. But if you want to hike to this mountain, just let us know in advance (the cost is US$20 extra).
Professional Tour Guides Sparrow Explorer guides are trilingual — fluent in Spanish, English, and Quechua — and all are university graduates. As proud locals, they bring deep personal insight into the region, having grown up in and around the region. Passionate and knowledgeable, these professionals are eager to share their extensive understanding of the ancient site and cultural traditions.
Permits After we receive your deposit and personal information, our staff is in charge of getting your permits for the Inca Trail. These permits are for a specific date, and your name has to match your passport details.
Briefing & Entrance Fees One night before starting your Machu Picchu train tour, you’ll need to visit our office for the group briefing with one of our tour guides. During this briefing, details, including the entrance to Machu Picchu (included), will be shared.
Transportation Transportation for the entire tour is included, including cars and trains (we´ll pick you up from your hotel and take you back to your hotel ¨our service is door-to-door).
Equipment Sparrow Explorer has the best equipment for your journey, keeping you safe while you enjoy yourself.
Food & Meals Our chef prepares our healthy and organic menu. Please inform us of any allergies or nutritional needs. We use only the best healthy and organic ingredients.Vegetarian food options are available at no extra cost. During the tour, we provide lunch and dinner on day one, breakfast on day two, and one snack package.
Water We provide water (at no extra cost) from your first lunch to your last breakfast, and you can refill your plastic bottle or camelback. But where does this water come from? Well, it is taken from the natural springs along the way. It is filtered and then boiled to cool down before being given to you for a drink or to refill your bottles. Remember that it is really important to drink plenty of water when visiting high-altitude regions.
First Aid Kit Your safety is one of our first priorities. The first aid kit, kept by tour guides, is complete with basic necessities that might be needed for the tour, and an oxygen tank is also on hand.
Extras We consider these just a few final details for your trek, as we’ve already provided you with everything you need to know. You may just need to pick up a rain poncho, sunscreen, and a few other items that are easy to find locally.
Daypacks You will need to bring your own daypack for the tour, although it doesn’t have to be very large. We suggest getting a small or medium daypack that has enough space for your water, sun cream, a sun hat, a few warm layers, a camera, a personal snack, and a few other things that you can consider important for your trek.
Packing list We suggest you bring warm layers for the nights, two T-shirts, and hiking pants. The jacket is basically the only thing that you´ll need, and if it is waterproof or rainwater resistant, it could be much better. Your rain poncho is going to be fine because it covers you until your knees. However, you can´t forget to bring hiking boots or trekking shoes and sandals or sneakers.
Extra Snack You can bring your own snacks or get here.
Walking sticks (per pair) 10US$
Huayna Picchu This is the name of one mountain next to Machu Picchu, from where you can get a nice view of the archaeological site surrounded by the Urubamba River. You have the chance to hike to this mountain, but let us know when you want to book with us because the required permit is limited. However, if you don’t get this permit, don’t worry because you still have the chance to go to the Inca bridge and enjoy the ruins of Machu Picchu, as it is a really big site.
