--- title: Machu Picchu Tour Full Day by Vistadome Observatory Train lang: en type: tour city: Cusco country: Peru price: 537 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 5 reviews: 43 duration_minutes: 840 languages: [en, es] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 26 of 77 (Machu Picchu Day Trips) schedule_checked: 2026-11-08 data_updated: 2026-11-08 canonical: https://guidekin.com/peru/cusco/tours/machu-picchu-tour-full-day-by-vistadome-observatory-train/ --- # Machu Picchu Tour Full Day by Vistadome Observatory Train **Guidekin's take:** Reach Machu Picchu on an observatory train, with return rail travel and a guided citadel visit. Hotel transfers, entrance and the bus up and down are included; food is extra and moderate fitness is required. 5 from 43 reviews at €537 per person for 14h. In our comparison: #26 of 77 in Machu Picchu Day Trips, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview Join Peru Hikers for an incredible adventure guided by local experts. Your journey will start and end at your hotel, giving you the chance to witness the breathtaking beauty of Machu Picchu – one of the New 7 Wonders of the World – in just one day. Get ready to be wowed by the stunning views during your Observatory Train ride through Cusco. ## Before you book - Meeting point: Cusco Mainsquare will be the round-trip… - Entry ticket included: skip the ticket desk - Min. 2 to book: not for solo travellers - Starts 05:30: one departure a day - Food not included: bring or buy your own **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €537 per person - Duration: 14h - Rating: 5.0/5 from 43 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Likely to sell out - Operator: Peru Hikers - Minimum booking: 2 travellers at this price - Group: Shared tour - Guide languages: English, Spanish - Tickets: Admission included - Start times: 05:30 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-11-08 ## Reviews 5.0 from 43 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 100% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 43 of 43. - 5 stars: 43 (100%) - 4 stars: 0 (0%) - 3 stars: 0 (0%) - 2 stars: 0 (0%) - 1 star: 0 (0%) ### What reviewers say Reviewers praise the guiding, photos and travel arrangements, but the amount of travel can make the outing tiring. **Praised:** - Detailed explanations of Inca history and patient answers to questions - Guides take photos and help find good viewpoints - Clear communication and coordinated hotel, train and bus transfers - Patient pacing, including support for older travellers - Mountain views from the Vistadome train **Complaints:** - Extensive travel and multiple transfers around the site visit Written by Guidekin from the 36 most recent English reviews on Tripadvisor & Viator (2024-04-07 to 2026-10-03); last checked 2026-11-08. ## What's included - Round trip Vistadome Observatory train - Hotel pick up and drop off - Machu Picchu entrance fee is covered(book 5 month before for the Circuit 2) - Hotel pickup and drop-off - Bus up and down to Machu Picchu - Only Licensed local guides ## Not included - Food - Gratuities ## Itinerary 1. **Plaza de Armas** (3h) - Your day begins with a 4:00 am pickup from your hotel by our private transport, heading straight to the Ollantaytambo train station. 2. **Ollantaytambo** (30m) - Here, you'll board the 6:10 am Vistadome Observatory Train 3. **Ollantaytambo** (pass by, no stop) - After a journey of 1 hour and 45 minutes, you'll arrive at Aguas Calientes town 4. **Aguas Calientes** (2h) - The train ride takes approximately 1 and 45 minutes, passing through beautiful landscapes of the high Andes and the Cloud Forest. Upon arrival at the final train station, your tour guide will meet you and take you to the bus station for a 30-minute ride to Machu Picchu. 5. **Machu Picchu** (30m) - You will arrive at the main gate of Machu Picchu around 10:00 am. Please bring your entry tickets and original passports to present at the gate before exploring Machu Picchu with your Peru Hikers expert guide. 6. **Machupicchu** (45m; admission included) - Your tour guide will show you the most important buildings, including the viewpoints, guard house, terraces, temples, palaces, and more. 7. **Machu Picchu** (2h 30m) - A two-hour guided tour awaits, filled with historical insights and ample opportunities for capturing the iconic beauty of this ancient wonder. 8. **Aguas Calientes** (40m) - Following the tour, a bus ride takes you to Aguas Calientes. You'll then catch a train back to Ollantaytambo 9. **Ollantaytambo** (pass by, no stop) - Our driver will be ready to take you back to Cusco. 10. **Plaza de Armas** (pass by, no stop) - Your adventure concludes with a drop-off at meeting point. ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 05:30 - Schedule last checked: 2026-11-08 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## Meeting point Cusco Mainsquare will be the round-trip meeting point. Ends: back at the meeting point ## Good to know - Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries - Not recommended for pregnant travelers - Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health - Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness ## Compared with other Machu Picchu Day Trips | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #26 of 77** | €537 | 14h | 5.0 (43) | shared | | [Machu Picchu Full Day - Private Tour](/peru/cusco/tours/machu-picchu-full-day-private-tour/?format=md) | €465 | 12h | 4.97 (582) | private | | [Machupicchu full day private tour](/peru/cusco/tours/machupicchu-full-day-private-tour/?format=md) | €342 | 14h | 4.98 (349) | private | | [Machupicchu 1 day tour](/peru/cusco/tours/machupicchu-1-day-tour/?format=md) | €363 | 17h | 4.99 (171) | shared | Ranked #26 of 77 in Machu Picchu Day Trips by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). 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