Ollantaytambo to Aguas Calientes

There are two options to get from Ollantaytambo to Aguas Calientes:

• By train: This is the most recommended option, and the train trip takes approximately 1 hour and 40 minutes. There are two railway companies, PeruRail and IncaRail. Both offer tourist trains to Aguas Calientes, and each company has different prices. You can find trains ranging from $75 to $550 per leg, depending on the train class. This option offers daily departures at various times. The first train leaves at 5:05 AM and the last at 9:00 PM, so you can choose the schedule that best suits you.

• By Car: To travel this route, you must arrange transportation from Ollantaytambo to the Machu Picchu Hydroelectric Plant. From there, you’ll walk along the train tracks for approximately 3 hours to reach Aguas Calientes. The drive from Ollantaytambo to the Hydroelectric Plant takes approximately 4 to 5 hours. This route is not recommended during the rainy season due to fog and unsafe road conditions.

Our agency can help you organize your train or car trip. Just contact us, and we’ll assist you promptly.

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Cusco Night 2026

The city of Cusco will enjoy Peruvian rock, Peruvian cumbia, and Andean music.

Location: Plaza de Armas, Cusco
Time: 3:00 PM

Recommendations:
• Bring a jacket for the cold; it gets very cold this month.
• Do not bring infants or young children to the show. Protect your child’s health.
• Don’t bring valuables; keep an eye on your belongings.

Experience and enjoy the festivities of Cusco with joy and live music!

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Cusco to Aguas Calientes

There are two ways to get to Aguas Calientes: by train or by hiking along the Amazonian route, also known as the hydroelectric route.

• By train, this is one of the fastest ways to get to Aguas Calientes. There are several stations where you can board the train to Aguas Calientes. There are direct trains from San Pedro Station to Aguas Calientes, which is located in the city of Cusco. There is also Poroy Station, which is about 25 minutes from Cusco, and Ollantaytambo Station, which is about 1 hour and 30 minutes from the city of Cusco. To reach the Poroy or Ollantaytambo train stations, you’ll need to arrange private or shared transportation. Ideally, you should arrange private transportation from Cusco, as they will pick you up and take you directly to the station.

• Hiking: This is another way to reach Aguas Calientes, but the hike only starts from the hydroelectric plant (Amazonian Route). To get there, you’ll need to arrange transportation from Cusco to the hydroelectric. The trip takes approximately 6 hours, and during the rainy season, this route is not recommended due to potential fog or landslides. The hike from the hydroelectric plant to Aguas Calientes takes 2 to 3 hours, depending on your fitness level. This route requires 2 days and 1 night.

Whichever of the two options you choose, keep in mind that you must book your Machu Picchu entrance ticket several months in advance. Our travel agency can help you organize your all-inclusive trip to Machu Picchu from Cusco. Just contact us via WhatsApp and we’ll help you quickly.

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Expedition Tourist Train

This train is ideal for tourists who want to travel comfortably since it has semi-panoramic windows with decoration inspired by the Inca culture and has background music on board, it also has audio with tourist information.

The departures of this train are from the Poroy station, Ollantaytambo station and from the Machu Picchu Pueblo station (Aguas Calientes).

Trip duration:
• The trip from the Poroy station to the Machu Picchu Pueblo station (Aguas Calientes) is approximately 3 hours and 30 minutes.

• The trip from the Ollantaytambo station to the Machu Picchu Pueblo station (Aguas Calientes) is approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes.

It also has the Bimodal service, that is, they will provide you with the mobility service from Cusco to the Ollantaytambo train station.

Vistadome Tourist Train

The Vistadome train service has panoramic windows which is ideal to see the beautiful landscapes of the Sacred Valley of the Incas. On this train you can see a fashion show where baby alpaca clothing is shown with the latest trends. It also includes a dance show and they also give you a free snack.

This train has departures from the San Pedro station, the Poroy station, the Urubamba station, the Ollantaytambo station and from the Machu Picchu Pueblo station (Aguas Calientes).

Trip duration:

• From San Pedro (Cusco) to Machu Picchu (Aguas Calientes) 03 hours and 50 minutes approx.
• From Poroy (Cusco) to Machu Picchu (Aguas Calientes) 03 hours and 30 minutes approx.
• From Urubamba to Machu Picchu (Aguas Calientes) approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes.
• From Ollantaytambo to Machu Picchu (Aguas Calientes) approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes.

It also has the Bimodal service, meaning that they will provide you with the mobility service from Cusco to the Ollantaytambo train station.

Vistadome Observatory Tour Train

The Vistadome Observatory train service is almost the same as the Vistadome, the only difference is that the Vistadome Observatory has an additional car so you can fully enjoy the typical live dances and you can also enjoy a beautiful trip on board with music in alive.

This train has departures from the Ollantaytambo station and from the Machu Picchu Pueblo station (Aguas Calientes).

Trip duration:
• From Ollantaytambo to Machu Picchu (Aguas Calientes) approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes.

It offers the Bimodal service, that is, they will provide you with the mobility service from Cusco (Wanchaq) to the Ollantaytambo train station.

Hiram Bingham Tourist Train

The luxurious train that goes to Machu Picchu Town, this train is categorized as one of the most beautiful to travel through the Sacred Valley of the Incas to Machu Picchu Town (Aguas Calientes). This train is completely luxurious as it is decorated in the style of Pullman cars from the 1920s, each one has large and comfortable armchairs furnished in polished wood and bronze.

This train has a bar car with the best Peruvian cocktails, they will also provide you with a gourmet lunch on board, and additionally it has typical dances, a live music show, a VIP waiting room at the station, and a very beautiful observatory car.

This train has departures from the Poroy station, Ollantaytambo station and from the Machu Picchu Pueblo station (Aguas Calientes).

It offers the Bimodal service, that is, they will provide you with the mobility service from Cusco (Wanchaq) to the Ollantaytambo train station. And for your return they will drop you off at your same hotel.

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Ollantaytambo to Cusco

Request your transfer from the Ollantaytambo station and our agents will help you quickly.

Include:
Pick up from the train station
Date and Hour for pick up
Address in Cusco

Important: Indicate train number / Perú rail or Inca Rail

Transfer Ollantaytambo to Cusco

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Pisac is located 34 km from Cusco and is part of the Sacred Valley of the Incas. Where you have the option to visit the ruins of Pisac and the international market of Pisac.

Cusco to Pisac

• Private Transport: One of the options to opt for a private transport is that they will pick you up from the hotel / Cusco Airport or from the address you indicate to later take you to Pisac (Indicate address). The trip will last between 40 minutes to 50 minutes, everything will depend on the traffic in the city.

• Public transport. To opt for this option you must go to Calle Puputi S/N and the price ranges from 5 to 10 soles per person. By opting for this service, the trip can last from 50 minutes to 1 hour and 15 minutes, it will depend a lot on the stops you will make along the way and the traffic in the city.

Other ways to get to Pisac

• Tour to Pisac (Sacred Valley of the Incas): An excellent option would be a tour where you can visit Pisac, Ollantaytambo and Chinchero. This tour is known as the Sacred Valley of the Incas tour and starts from Cusco at around 7:00 AM

• Private tour to Pisac: One of the best options would be by private tour, where you can visit Pisac, Pisac Market and add some tourist attraction of the Sacred Valley of the Incas, the advantage here is that you can start at the time you want . The main places of the Sacred Valley of the Incas are: Ollantaytambo, Salinera de Maras, Andenes de Moray and Chinchero.

Route Cusco to Pisac

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From the Cusco Airport to Ollantaytambo

At the departure gate of the Cusco Airport you will find a large number of cars (Taxis) that offer the transfer service to Ollantaytambo, the price ranges from (50 USD approx) to +, everything will depend on the number of people.

Now if you want a more reliable mobility you can choose to hire a transfer service company and there are also travel agencies in Cusco that offer this service among them: DONPeruTours.com MountainVinicunca.com  GoMachuPicchubyCar.com RioRojoCusco.com or if you wish we also offer the service transfer from the airport to the Ollantaytambo train station in a safe and personalized way.

From your Hotel in Cusco to Ollantaytambo

There are two options to go from your accommodation in Cusco to the Ollantaytambo train station: The first one you can go to Calle Pavitos where there are a number of cars / vans / h1 that offer the transfer service from Cusco to Ollantaytambo, the service is shared and the approximate price is 15 soles (approximately 5 USD). You must bear in mind that when being shared you will have to wait until mobility is full and there you will just start your trip to Ollantaytambo.

The other option is to acquire the transfer service privately and you only have to give your name / address of your hotel / Airbnb and the time so that they can go to pick you up and then start your trip to Ollantaytambo.

Recommendations for traveling to Ollantaytambo

• The trip from Cusco to Ollantaytambo lasts 1 hour and 20 minutes.
• If you have your train that day, you must be 30 minutes before at the Ollantaytambo train station. Take into account the travel schedule also from Cusco to Ollantaytambo.
• Carry only what is necessary, the TRAIN does not allow much luggage, much less travel bags. If you want to carry luggage you must request additional luggage 48 hours in advance, otherwise they will not let you carry extra luggage on the train.
• Bring sunscreen, sunglasses, hat.

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Tour to Machu Picchu

Machu Picchu by Car: One of the most economical options for visiting Machu Picchu is by car. This tour lasts 2 days and 1 night, and the price ranges from 120 to 160 USD. It includes: tourist bus, entrance to Machu Picchu, professional guide, accommodation in Aguas Calientes, lunch, and dinner.

Inca Trail: This is another option and one of the best hikes to reach Machu Picchu. The traditional Inca Trail route lasts 4 days and 3 nights, and the price ranges from 550 to 900 USD. It will depend a lot on the travel agency, and if it’s a private tour, the price may be higher. There are also 2-day, 1-night tours, with prices ranging from 450 to 700 USD. Private tours can be more expensive.

Salkantay Trek: This route is also a trek, with 5-day, 4-night tours and 4-day, 4-night tours available. During the trek, you’ll visit the beautiful Salkantay mountain and Humantay Lagoon. This trek requires a good level of physical fitness. Prices range from 380 to 500 USD, depending on the tour operator.

Machu Picchu by train: There are several options for visiting Machu Picchu by train in one day, and the price varies depending on the train class: the Expedition train ranges from 270 to 320 USD, the Vistadome from $330 to $380, the Vistadome Observatory from 400 to 450 USD, and the luxury Hiram Bingham train ranges from 1,000 to 1,200 USD.

Important:

• If you choose any route to visit Machu Picchu, it is recommended to book several months in advance, as Machu Picchu tickets sell out quickly. Our travel agency can also help you organize your all-inclusive trip to Machu Picchu; just contact us, and we will assist you promptly.

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Corpus Christi 2026

Corpus Christi in Cusco is one of the city’s most important religious festivals and is recognized as a National Cultural Heritage. Celebrated in June, this festival brings together 15 saints and virgins from various parishes in a procession to the Cusco Cathedral. Their journey through the streets is accompanied by traditional dances, representing a unique fusion of Catholic faith and ancient Andean customs.

• Arrival of the Saints: Wednesday, June 3rd. The images from different parishes arrive at the Cusco Cathedral (Cusco’s main church).

• Main Day: Thursday, June 4th. Solemn procession of the 15 saints and virgins around the Plaza de Armas (Main Square).

• Octave: Thursday, June 11th. The images are carried in procession again a week later and return to their respective churches.

• Typical Dish: Chiriuchu (a cold dish) is the traditional food of this festival.

If you are planning your trip to Machu Picchu, contact us via WhatsApp and one of our agents will assist you promptly. For these dates it is recommended to book in advance as tickets to visit Machu Picchu sell out quickly.

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You can request your transfer service quickly via WhatsApp (+51989694842) and one of our travel agents will assist you quickly. You must indicate the date of travel, number of people, and the address to which you want to be transferred.

Cusco to Urubamba

The trip from the city of Cusco to Urubamba or Urubamba Train Station is approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes. And if you have a train from Urubamba you must be 30 minutes at the station.

Our services include:
• Pick up from your Hotel / Airbnb / Hostel in Cusco
• Driver
• Completely disinfected mobility
• Personalized assistance
• Drop off in Urubamba

Important: For Biosafety issues you must wear face shield.

Urubamba Photos

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