Enjoy an unmatched and mesmerizing panoramic train journey, as you pass through the ancient towns of the Incas. Your 3.5-hour journey starts from Cusco (Poroy Train Station) to Aguas Calientes. Travel in style through the Andean meadows nestled amongst the high snow-capped peaks, the deep river valleys and hillsides covered with tiers of ancient Inca farming terraces. You will travel from ridges of high mountains down to sub-tropical jungle near the Amazon, then up to Aguas Calientes. Enjoy the picturesque town in the afternoon, then get ready for your visit the next morning to the UNESCO World Heritage site of Machu Picchu! Transported by shuttle bus from Aguas Calientes to begin your connection to the natural world and majestic citadel of Machu Picchu (2,400m/7907ft). Find yourself mesmerized catch as you travel back in time to this magical place, the sacred and mysterious Machu-Picchu, “The Old Sacred Mountain.” Take your time exploring Machu Picchu, the Incan ruins rich in history of its past and the thriving culture of the people who once resided there.
Wake up early for a new day of adventure on your way to see the majestic Machu Picchu. We pick you up at your hotel at 6:35am and then drive in our private van towards the Poroy Train Station to for your train departing at 7:35am. Travel through the Andean meadows nestled amongst high, white glacial peaks. Deep in the narrow river valleys, you will see tiers of ancient Inca farming terraces, ridged snow capped mountains and sub-tropical jungle as you get nearer to the Amazon. The sacred Vilcanota River will be your companion until your arrival at Aguas Calientes.
Your hotel representative will meet you at the train station at 10:52am to transfer you to your hotel. After settling in your hotel, you can enjoy lunch at your leisure in the numerous restaurants in Aguas Calientes.
Note: In rainy season from January through April, the train leaves from the Ollantaytambo Train Station. You will be picked up at your hotel at 6:45am for the 8:53am train from Ollantaytambo arriving in Aguas Calientes at 10:29am, where your hotel representative will meet you.
You will have the afternoon free to explore Aguas Calientes, relax in the hot springs (10 soles), shop in the handicraft market, have a drink overlooking the river or go to visit the Butterfly Museum or the Machu Picchu Museum (entrance fees). You guide will meet you at your hotel at 7pm for your briefing for your trip to Machu Picchu the next day.
This is the day you have been waiting for! We take the early bus up to the Machu Picchu Citadel, arriving in time for the sunrise over this incredible Inca city, built to blend in perfectly with the natural formations of the mountains. Your guide will take you through this New 7 Wonder of the World and UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site. On your 2.5 hours private tour, your guide will explain the most current accepted theories of the historic and cultural significance of Machu Picchu. Then on your own, you can take more photos and enjoy just being at Machu Picchu, until the end of your session time.
You may wish to indulge in a few of the following activities (not included in the price)
After your time to enjoy Machu Picchu, you will descend to Aguas Calientes around noon. You can take in a leisurely lunch and explore the Aguas Calientes handicraft market. Your Vistadome train departs at 4:43pm for the return trip to Cusco stopping at the Poroy Train Station, from where you will be driven back to your Cusco hotel in our private van, arriving around 9pm. (During rainy season, January to May train only runs to Ollantaytambo. Passengers will be transferred by van to Cusco)
***There are now 2 sessions to enter the Machu Picchu Citadel; 6am to 12pm and 12pm to 5:30pm. If you wish to stay after 12pm, you must purchase a second entrance ticket.
***Guests who purchase Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu Mountain tickets are given an extra 2 hours at the Machu Picchu Citadel
The Machu Picchu Tour is available on any date that is best for you, as long as we have a minimum of 2 people!
Glamping Peru Treks is a family owned travel agency and direct local tour operator based in Cusco with personal experience over many years of trekking. Glamping Peru Treks is a 100% Cusqueñian Company without any shareholders.
Our dream as a locally based company is to create small personalized tours & treks strictly and only operated by local professional staff catering in PERSONALIZED and HIGH QUALITY SERVICE.
We take pride in our reputation as a RESPONSIBLE & SUSTAINABLE tour operator. Our staff are our extended family. We ensure they are supported financially by paying them a good wage. We am proud of our team without them we couldn’t give the best service and lifetime experiences to our clients.
In an effort to provide a more personalized service to our passengers, we at Glamping Peru Treks have a policy that our groups will not exceed 8 people. This fact alone sets us apart from other companies that operate departures with bigger groups.
We are very proud of our guides! Highly professional, fluent in English and very knowledgeable. Passionate about Inca heritage and history, they are dedicated to a continuous professional development and learning to ensure that you receive accurate and recognized theories in Inca and Andean cultures. Fun loving, great sports and well educated, they hold degrees in: Archaeology, Tourism, Botany, History or Anthropology.
Glamping Peru Treks has always believed that we should give back to the local highland, isolated communities. Therefore, as part of our commitment in responsible tourism, we socially support and employ from these communities.
Glamping Peru Treks is proud to be able to support our local indigenous people, not only in hiring them but to bring things back to grassroots, to share with their families. It makes us happy to have a holistic approach with our highland employees and their families!
Please read carefully the following information; it will help you answer all of your questions about our services and tour
You will be welcomed at Cusco airport and taken to your hotel, please ensure that you inform us of your full flight details at least 14 days prior to your trek. Look out for our representative holding a Glamping Peru Treks sign at the arrival terminal.
It will take place the night before the trek, at 6pm, in our office which, is located at Calle Santa Teresa Nº383 ; 303 (second floor), we are next to SUBWAY restaurant.
Of course! During the Machu Picchu Tour your main luggage can be store at our office or at your hotel, whichever is more convenient for you.
FIRST, to book your Machu Picchu Tour, we need you to fill out our booking form by clicking on BOOK NOW on our homepage or click here the link BOOK NOW.
Please be ready with the following information (FROM EACH PARTICIPANT in your group). We cannot purchase an an entrance to Machu Picchu or the train without the following information:
SECOND, we require a deposit of $211.00 USD per person in order to purchase a your entrance to Machu Picchu and train ticket. You can make you deposit by clicking on the VISA or PAYPAL symbols on the top of our home page, or you can click on the VISA or PAYPAL symbols on our booking page.
If you would like to avoid the high credit card fees in Peru, you may pay in cash at our office (US dollars or Peruvian soles) here in Cusco. There are many ATMs within the historical center to withdraw money. You can also pay by VISA or PAYPAL online but you will have to pay a 5.5% service charge, charged by VISA and PAYPAL. To pay your balance through PAYPAL, you need to log into your PAYPAL account using our email address of glampingperutreks@gmail.com.
Unfortunately, the answer is No. Once the tickets have been bought the government does not allow any changes, so we can’t change any departure date after the tickets has been bought. Tickets are also not transferable nor refundable. If you cancel your Machu Picchu Tour, the deposit is not refundable at all!
Yes! You have to bring your original passport and it is very important that it is the same passport number you sent to us to book your entrance to Machu Picchu, train ticket, other entrances and reservations.
In case you are renewing your passport or changing your name, go ahead and send us your old passport information to secure your permit, and we can change it when you get your new passport number or updated your name for a fee of $25 USD per person. We must have a copy of your old and new passport to make the change.
If you do not wish to pay this fee you will need to bring both passports to Peru with you. You can enter Peru with your new passport but you will need to show both passports, old and new to be to enter into Machu Picchu or the train. If you do not have both you will not be allowed to enter into Machu Picchu or get on the train.
The weather is very unpredictable and it’s difficult to foresee. We recommend you dress in layers as it will be easier to adjust to the different climates you will encounter. However, it is almost always warmer at Machu Picchu than in Cusco because it is at a lower altitude.
Absolutely! Included in our packages is dropping you off at your hotel on the return from your trek or tour. If you have booked your hotel in the Sacred Valley like Ollantaytambo or Urubamba, we will drop you there too!
If you spend the night at Ollantaytambo before the trek, we wil pick you up there.
If you’re happy with the services provided, a tip – though not compulsory – is appreciated. While it may not be customary in your country, it’s of great significance for the people who will take care of you during the tour. It inspires excellent service and is an entrenched feature of the tourism industry across many Glamping Peru Treks destinations. Of course, you are free to tip more or less as you feel, depending on your perception of the quality and the length of your tour. Remember, a tip is not compulsory and should only be given when you receive excellent service.
Yes, we are a local, sustainable & responsible tourism operator that incorporates universal principles of tourism: protect the environment and benefit the local communities by respecting their culture and religion. With this in mind, we have trained all our local staff to know and understand, respect the places and the local people.
All of our guides are experts in trekking and hold degrees related to tourism. They are passionate about their career and love to show others about their culture!
We specialize in providing our treks and tours with small groups. It helps create a more unique and personalized experience!
We have more than 6 years experience, in providing high quality service. We are considered one of the few operators that most clients trust.
All of our chefs prepare gourmet meals catering to different dietary needs. This sets us apart from other companies.
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As one of the few tour operators that dedicated itself to social responsibility. We are always looking for innovative ways of caring for our natural surroundings.
Our camping equipment is top of the line being replaced when needed. Our camping equipment is available for rent as well.
All Treks & Tours will be OPERATED by SAM Travel Peru staff and professional guides. What that means for you is that SAM Travel Peru will never pass you onto another company or 3rd Party; we will work with you until we get it right…. All the departures are 100% guaranteed – If you are booked and have made your deposit. ! You are going!
