Top 15 Train Journeys in Peru

Machu Picchu: 4-Day Inca Trail Trek with Panoramic Train Ride - Day 1: Cusco to Ayapata through Patallacta

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4,568 reviews · from $756Our pick

Review of the 4-day Inca Trail to Machu Picchu, with campsites, porters, expert guides, altitude advice, meals, and Vistadome train details.

“Challenging but excellent hike. Guides were truly professional, knowledgeable, and very helpful. Food and accommodations were amazing as were the porters. Reaching Dead Woman’s pass and the Sun Gate with my two sons were highlights for me.”

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2-Day Inca Trail to Machu Picchu with Panoramic Train

2.2-Day Inca Trail to Machu Picchu with Panoramic Train

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,876 reviews · 2 days (approx.) · from $590

Review of TreXperience’s 2-day Inca Trail to Machu Picchu, with Chachabamba, Wiñay Wayna, Sun Gate, hotel stay, and Vistadome train.

“A lot of fun with breathtaking views. Memorable activity, sights and vacation activity!! The guides Juan de dios and Sebastian were very kind, helpful, informative and caring. Good guys!!”

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2-Day Tour: Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu by Train

3.2-Day Tour: Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu by Train

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,127 reviews · from $469

Review of a 2-day Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu train tour from Cusco, with Pisac, Ollantaytambo, hotel stay, tips, and value advice.

“Everything I was hoping for!! From the frontier feel of Agua Calientes to the marvel that is Machu Picchu.”

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Machu Picchu Full Day from Cusco by Panoramic Train

4.Machu Picchu Full Day from Cusco by Panoramic Train

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 857 reviews · 14 to 15 hours (approx.) · from $355

Review of the full-day Machu Picchu tour from Cusco by panoramic train, with route details, costs, circuits, guides, and practical tips.

“The experience was extraordinary, amazing but have to point the our tour guy Miguel was wonderful helpful with a lot of knowledge about everything. Miguel amazing 19 stars to him”

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Machu Picchu Full Day Tour from Cusco with Train & Entrance

5.Machu Picchu Full Day Tour from Cusco with Train & Entrance

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 508 reviews · 17 to 18 hours (approx.) · from $447

Review of a full-day Machu Picchu tour from Cusco with train, park entry, buses, guide, hotel pickup, costs, timing, and practical tips.

“Our tour guide, Philipe, was wonderful. The climb to the top of Machu Picchu is steep and we were very slow. Philipe gracefully stopped at numerous spots to tell us about the plants and animals while giving us time to breathe. The only reason I’m giving the overall tour a four rather than a five is because the transportation was a bit confusing. We didn’t meet our guide until we arrived at Aguas Calientes, four hours after we departed the hotel. Navigating the train station and bus pickup locations in the dark, without help, made us a bit nervous. Apart from that, however, we loved the tour and would recommend…”

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The Voyager Machu Picchu Train by Inca Rail

6.The Voyager Machu Picchu Train by Inca Rail

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 374 reviews · 2 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $203Best value

Review the Inca Rail Voyager to Machu Picchu, with route options, comfort, service, price, drawbacks, and practical booking tips.

“Took the train up to Machu Picchu and back down again. Overall it was pretty good. Definitely in need of some TLC but nothing major.”

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Lares Trek to Machu Picchu 4 days with Panoramic Train

7.Lares Trek to Machu Picchu 4 days with Panoramic Train

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 298 reviews · 4 days (approx.) · from $698

Trek the quieter Lares Valley to Machu Picchu with hot springs, mountain lakes, local communities, two camps, and a Vistadome train ride.

“It was an amazing experience that I highly recommend. The team Filio, Ramon, Jaime and Torivio made the trip spectacular”

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2-Day Tour from Cusco: Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu by Train

8.2-Day Tour from Cusco: Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu by Train

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 267 reviews · 2 days (approx.) · from $429

Review of the 2-day Cusco tour to the Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu, with train travel, hotel stay, guides, costs, timing, and practical tips.

“Great experience to explore the important sites of Cusco and the Machu Picchu. The tour went smoothly, well organised tour. Knowledgeable tour guides, the country has some of the reliable and dependable people showcasing there culture. Great to know that some of the cultures are still preserved nowadays as that what makes the country of Peru so unique from the rest of other South American country.”

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Cusco: Machu Picchu 2-Day Inca Trail with Panoramic Train

9.Machu Picchu 2-Day Inca Trail with Panoramic Train

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 260 reviews · 2 days · from $582

Review of the 2-day Inca Trail to Machu Picchu with sunset, sunrise, expert guides, meals, hotel, and Vistadome train.

“Gilbert was an amazing guide. He gave us so much knowledge and so much love for Machu Picchu. He was nothing but patient with us on the short Inca hiking trail. The company it’s self and the things that come with booking this trip is amazing including the fresh meals on the trail and other accommodations. I highly recommend if you are thinking about it! Thank you Gilbert and trexperience for unforgettable memories!”

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Machu Picchu Tour Full Day by Train

10.Machu Picchu Tour Full Day by Train

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 191 reviews · 16 hours (approx.) · from $369

Machu Picchu by train from Cusco takes a full day, with expert guides, small groups, scenic rail travel, and careful planning.

“Although, our original itinerary was changed, we ended up with an amazing visit to Machu Picchu with the Peru Hiker’s team. The communication was excellent prior to the trip, and Daniel was very accommodating with necessary last minute visit changes. We had an incredible time during our Machu Picchu visit and were ushered through the site, ticketing lines, and the somewhat confusing transportation system by JD and Nino. Thank you to Peru Hikers team for their hospitality during our visit! 🇱🇷❤️ 🇵🇪”

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The First Class Machu Picchu Train by Inca Rail

11.The First Class Machu Picchu Train by Inca Rail

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 182 reviews · 2 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $855

Review of Inca Rail’s First Class Machu Picchu train, with meals, drinks, music, guide, transfers, pricing, comfort, and booking tips.

“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.”

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2-Day Guided Tour to Machu Picchu by Train

12.2-Day Guided Tour to Machu Picchu by Train

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 178 reviews · 2 days (approx.) · from $425

Review of a 2-day Machu Picchu train tour from Cusco, with shared lodging, guided ruins, transport details, costs, and practical tips.

“Everything perfectly arranged with a special attention to my machu picchu guide Samuel. Super nice and cery knowledgeable. All in all an unforgettable experience”

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Hiram Bingham Round Trip Luxury Train to Machu Picchu

13.Hiram Bingham Round Trip Luxury Train to Machu Picchu

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 157 reviews · from $1,441

Review the Hiram Bingham luxury train to Machu Picchu, with gourmet meals, expert guiding, VIP buses, costs, tips, and drawbacks.

“The train ride and the tour were fantastic, really recommended. However, I'm not quite sure if booking through Viator adds that much for the extra price. Communication was suboptimal. We were staying in an AirBnB so I wanted to make sure that we would be picked up and what time. It was difficult to get in touch with them, but after all everything went smooth.”

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Machu Picchu Full-Day Tour from Cusco with Panoramic Train

14.Machu Picchu Full-Day Tour from Cusco with Panoramic Train

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 152 reviews · 12 to 17 hours (approx.) · from $349

Review of a Cusco to Machu Picchu day tour with panoramic train, guided visit, hotel transfers, pricing, timing, and booking advice.

“From start to finish we were treated like Royalty. Rolando at Willka Travel kept in touch every step of the way via WhatsApp and everyone involved made sure that the experience was flawless for my wife and I. Edwin our private guide to Machupicchu was so knowledgeable I wanted to spend a few more days just hanging out with him! 😂 He is a Master of everything Machupicchu and the Incas and region in general. What a gift 🎁 I cannot recommend this experience enough, this experience has definitely impacted me to the core… thank you so much!!”

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Machu Picchu Full Day Tour by Train : Private Guide – All Inclusive

15.Machu Picchu Full Day Tour by Train : Private Guide – All Inclusive

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 143 reviews · 14 to 16 hours (approx.) · from $360

Review of the 14 to 16 hour Machu Picchu train tour from Cusco, with private guiding, transport, tickets, costs, tips, and drawbacks.

“From Cusco hotel pickup to Incarail bus stop then from there to Ollantaytambo train station ( 2 hour bus ride), then train ride from Ollantaytambo station to MachuPicchu station (1.5 hours) and then bus ride from MachuPicchu train station to final entrance if MachuPicchu (20 minutes). The total time is around 4 hours. Now you start to climb MachuPicchu based on your circuit ticket and see one of the 7 wonders of the world. Circuit 1 has the best picture taking view. Circuit 3 has all the details about Inka lifestyle. So, if you forget the 8 hour round trip commute to MachuPicchu from Cusco then you will add a…”

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