PERU
The trips worth crossing Peru for.
The 15 most popular train experiences in Peru. The ones travellers rate highest, with prices, how long they take and who runs them.
2-day Inca Trail to Machu Picchu with Sun Gate sunset, sunrise tour, Aguas Calientes stay, and Vistadome panoramic train. Small group.
Most Popular“Super time. Not easy if you are not fit. Really well informed by the guides. Best views, along the way. Machu Picchu access and guidance was excellent. Thanks Frank and Mr Rene”
Inca Rail First Class to Machu Picchu adds observatory views, guided ruins entry, and three-course meals with drinks in a small-group ride.
“From the very first moment, the passion and commitment to excellence are unmistakable. Every detail reflects the care, professionalism, and heart with which Brian Bendezu leads his team, creating a level of service that is both impeccable and deeply human.”
Cusco to Machu Picchu in one day by tourist train: hotel pickup, guided circuit, Aguas Calientes lunch stop, small group.
“trip was fine, transportation was good , our guide was maybe too knowledgeable , but much with dates and names but he was good. All in all a good day”
A 2-day, all-in train trip from Cusco to Machu Picchu with guided time in the ruins, hotel in Aguas Calientes, and hot-springs downtime.
“Excelente experiencia hicieron hasta lo imposible para acomodar nuestras necesidades muy complacidos éramos cuatro y todos estamos muy contentos, nuestro guía Luis super professional, muy amable y con mucho conocimiento. El conductor Gonzalo respetuoso, educado y muy profesional. Lo recomendamos 100%”
5 days over Salkantay with glamping and Inca views, then sunrise Machu Picchu and a Vistadome or 360° train back.
“Fantastic trip! All of the staff were incredible. The food was delicious and better than the restaurant food we had in aquas calientes. Cesar was a brilliant guide and looked after us really well. Some highlights. Salkantay mountain standing over our campsite first night. The night sky first night. The very distant view of macchu…”
Two days from Cusco to Machu Picchu with a small-group Sacred Valley circuit, optional Vistadome train, and guided sights plus hotel.
“Guide Viktor & Carlos did an excellent job! Super good organization from FlyCusco!”
Machu Picchu made easy: train + entrance tickets, an overnight in Aguas Calientes, and a first-bus guided visit with optional mountain climbs.
“I cannot say enough about how great Heidi Travel is! We had made a reservation with a different company who canceled on us the day before we were arranged to leave (looking at you Machu Picchu USA). In a panic, we tried desperately to find another company who could get us into Machu Picchu on…”
2-day Machu Picchu tour from Cusco by train with sunrise entry, guide, Aguas Calientes hotel, meals, and transfers for $399.
“This was the trip we bought from Viator when they last-minute-cancelled our original trip to Machu Picchu with them. We booked with them from London. We then based everything around it: Buying our flights to Cusco from Lima. Our trains, our accommodation. and plans. We were so excited. The night before our trip to Machu…”
A small-group 4-day Inca Trail to Machu Picchu with included tickets, organic meals, private tents, and an early Sun Gate entrance.
“DO NOT BOOK WITH THIS COMPANY "HAPPY GRINGO TOURS" This company is hopeless. Very bad communication and management. They never contact and share any booking details until very last minute. Finally they contacted us 1.5 days before the inca trial start date was to inform us the start date need to PUSH BACK ONE DAY.…”
A one-day train route from Cusco to Machu Picchu with organized transport, a bilingual guide, and long time on site. Plan for an early start.
“Julio was great as guide...knew best spots for pics...knowledgeable, fun and patient...Aviator could improve their service and take care of all tickets...ticket into Macchu Picchu as well as bus tickets between Calientas Agua and Macchu Picchu should be included to expedite travel...spent a lot of Tim in line”
2 days of Cusco, Pisac, Ollantaytambo, a train to Machu Picchu, and a llama-focused Sacred Valley stop with hotel and guided visits.
“I decided to return to Peru because I wanted to visit Machu Picchu, we had the best experience. Tikas Peru has an incredible staff, they are professional and friendly.”
2-day Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu train tour from Cusco with a small group, guided Pisac and Ollantaytambo, and Machu Picchu entry.
“Ruben managed everything from beginning to end with amazing expertise and friendliness. Before going to Ollantaytambo to board the train, we saw pisaq , urubamba ,ollamtaytambo Without ever stressing us, Ruben told interes”
One-day Machu Picchu by train from Cusco with hotel pickup, round-trip rail, bus to Circuit 2, and a guided visit. Lunch not included.
“Everything worked as planned. I had to worry about nothing! While others had to make sure everything was lined up... I just showed up and enjoyed an amazing tour.”
Full-day Machu Picchu train tour from Cusco with a guided Classic Circuit, bus ride, small groups, and early pickup to beat crowds.
“Very good. Things ran mostly smoothly. All tickets were well organised and in order but I didn’t have a tour guide although someone was there to meet me at the different stages”
Short Inca Trail with permits and train from Cusco to Machu Picchu, with small-group hiking, 3 meals, Aguas Calientes stay, and early access.
“This was an incredible trip. I could not get the Inca Trail permit so decided to hike the shorter version.”
From the Inca heartland to the coast and the cloud forest, and every way to reach it.
