Top Cusco Rail Tours

Get a comprehensive tour of the main Incan sites around Cusco on this half-day excursion. Visit all the highlights and landmarks, including Tambomachay, Puccpucara, Quenqo, Sacsayuaman, and Koricancha. Hotel pickup in the historic center of Cusco available; travel via air-conditioned coach.

Travel from your Cusco hotel to Alejandro Velasco Astete Airport with a shared transfer that removes the uncertainty of departure-day transport. Instead of searching for a cab or navigating public buses, enjoy a scheduled service that coordinates pickup around flight times and runs 24 hours a day. It's a straightforward way to reach the airport on time without managing last-minute logistics.

Make the journey to Machu Picchu in a single day on this unforgettable excursion from Cusco. An early-morning transfer takes you to the train station, where you board a train to Aguas Calientes, a village in the Valley of the Incas. Upon arrival, you meet your guide and board a bus bound for Machu Picchu, an ancient Inca citadel that sits more than 7,000 feet above sea level. With your guide, you tour the site for approximately two hours, exploring the Temple of the Sun, the Temple of the Three Windows, the House of the Priest, the Sacred Plaza and the Intihuatana Stone. With free time in the afternoon, you can explore the site on your own, perhaps climbing Huayna Picchu, a mountain with unparalleled views of the ancient ruins. There's no need to check out of your Cusco hotel, as this tour gets you there and back all in a single day.

Get a taste for Peru’s high-alpine scenery and ancient Inca customs during this full-day hike to Lake Humantay from Cusco. Ascend to this scenic body of water located at 13,779 feet (4,200 meters), learning about its sacred place in Inca mythology during your climb. An included buffet lunch back at base camp is an added bonus.

Skip crowded taxi lines and avoid navigating confusing public transport systems with this shared transfer from Alejandro Velasco Astete Airport (CUZ) to your hotel. Available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, your transfer is synced to your flight's arrival time, so there's no time wasted waiting around for a ride.

Moray archaeological park and the Maras salt mines rank among the top attractions outside Cusco, with a history dating back to the days of the Incas. On this tour, hit the gas and zoom through the Peruvian countryside, and explore both sites in one day—with safety kit plus pickup and drop-off at your Cusco accommodation included. With your guide to lead the way, enjoy outdoor adventure in Peru and learn how the Incas worked the land.

Maximize your sightseeing time in Peru with this convenient day trip to Machu Picchu from Cusco. After a hotel pickup, travel through the Sacred Valley and rugged mountain terrain by bus and train before ascending by bus to the iconic Inca citadel. You’ll enjoy a guided tour of the site’s most important landmarks, to learn more about Peru’s ancient cultures. Ideal for travelers short on time in the country.

Travel confidently with Alpaca Expeditions, Peru's #1 Tour Operator!. Spend a day touring the Sacred Valley’s historic Inca sites and ancient villages like Urubamba, Pisaq and Ollantaytambo - on your way to Machu Picchu! This tour explores Inca culture and sacred sites, and visits a cultural & artisan center outside of Cusco where you will learn all about llamas, alpacas, and traditional weaving arts. Then train from Ollantaytambo to Machupicchu town. The next day, tour to Machu Picchu archeological site with your expert, local indigenous guide, this will be richer because of all the information you get in the Sacred Valley tour.

Journey back in time and discover the history of Cusco, the former capital of the Incan Empire. This small-group tour takes you from the Plaza, which the Incas believed to be the center of the world, to four archaeological sites on the outskirts of Cusco: Sacsayhuamán, Q'enqo, Puka Pukara, and Tambomachay.

This is a package that includes 3 of the best tourist destinations in the city of Cusco. This package of 3 days allow you the visit: the first day to Humantay Lake, The second day to Machu Picchu and the thrird day to Rainbow Mountain. This is an option to visit the most popular places of Cusco by group tour, so it is a great way to meet new people, visiting places for cheaper price. Every day the departure is from Cusco city, so it is important you book a hotel in Cusco city.

Cover a number of dispersed Inca towns, without the hassle of driving, on this small-group tour from Cusco to the Sacred Valley. Pass through the ancient sites of Saqsaywaman and Ollantaytambo, and explore the Inca site of Pisac. Along the way, visit a Peruvian weaving house and see a demonstration on dyeing and weaving techniques.

If you’re short on time, then this full-day trip from Cusco to Machu Picchu is for you. Take the train to Aguas Calientes and explore the city. Then head up to the famous citadel of Machu Picchu for a guided tour around the ruins to learn about the ancient Incas. Enjoy some free time to explore the area on your own before heading back to Cusco by train and bus.

Hit top Peru attractions including Humantay Lake, UNESCO–listed Machu Picchu, Queshuachaca bridge, and the Sacred Valley of the Incas with ease on this comprehensive 8-day tour. With key logistics like accommodation and transportation—plus round-trip transport from Alejandro Velasco Astete Airport—included, you’re free to relax and soak up the scenery. Follow in the footsteps of the Incas with your guide, and admire beautiful countryside views.

Experience one of the world’s oldest pilgrimage routes on a 4-day, 3-night trek from Cusco to Machu Picchu. This slightly strenuous hike spans 26 miles (42 kilometers) and reaches elevations of 13,800 feet (4,200 meters). Join a small group and trek through villages while learning about local history and culture. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included for added convenience.

Go where cars can't and explore local Andean communities and ancient Inca ruins during this horseback riding adventure. Learn about the daily rhythms of local life, observing farming techniques along with alpaca and sheep herding, for a cultural experience you wouldn't get anywhere else. You also discover Inca temples and visit a natural cave once used as an Inca shrine.

Peru’s Sacred Valley lies in the Andean Highlands—a landscape of rugged mountains, open plains, and soaring cliffs. Choose a morning or afternoon half-day safari, and tackle the rough ground by powerful all-terrain vehicle (ATV). With your guide to lead the way, reach historic sites including Moray and Maras with ease, and enjoy sweeping views across the Peruvian countryside. Entrance fees extra.

Discover the dispersed attractions of the Sacred Valley and Urubamba Valley without having to navigate the mountainous terrain yourself on a private day trip. Visit the archaeological site at Moray, the Inca-era salt pans of Maras, a series of intricately terraced ponds, and Chinchero, home to a collection of Inca-era walls and an Andean textile center. Along the way, benefit from the undivided attention of your guide.

Take an unforgettable full-day adventure to the majestic Machu Picchu from Cusco. This tour includes transport by train and bus, as well as entrance fees to the archaeological site. Once you arrive, enjoy a guided tour of the citadel, knowing its rich history and impressive architecture. Although lunch is not included, you have the option to add a delicious meal for an additional cost, ensuring a worry-free day. This is the perfect opportunity to meet one of the wonders of the world, with everything organized for you!

Snack and sightsee on this small-group Cusco street food tour limited to 10 people or fewer. Try favorite local dishes such as papas (potatoes), meats, and sweets, and even chat with the street food vendors to learn more about their goods. Between bites, learn about Cusco history as you walk around the city.

Explore the Incan citadel of Machu Picchu on this small-group tour from Cusco, which allows you to leave all of the logistics to the experts. All of your transfers, including hotel pickup and train tickets from Ollantaytambo to Aguas Calientes, are included and you will explore the UNESCO-listed Machu Picchu in the company of a guide who will reveal its secrets.

If you have only a limited time in Cusco, make sure that you see all of the most-important landmarks by booking this 4-day, small-group tour. You'll visit all of Cusco's must-see attractions, including Sacsayhuaman; explore the Andean villages of the Sacred Valley; and explore the UNESCO World Heritage site of Machu Picchu.

Discover Peru’s ancient past and vibrant present on this tour to the Sacred Valley, the traditional town of Pisac, and Ollantaytambo archaeological site. Plus, visit a colonial temple, learn how local villagers use plants to dye alpaca wool, and enjoy a buffet lunch at a restaurant in Urubamba.

Uncover the fascinating architecture and culture of the ancient Incas during this full-day tour covering the highlights of Peru’s Sacred Valley from Cusco. Check out the market in Pisac, stopping on Sundays to observe its famous mass. Then visit the Inca settlement at Ollantaytambo and explore the ruins of its fortress and the Temple of the Sun, a mysterious structure composed of giant 12-foot (3.5-m) stones. Choose between private or shared options with or without admission tickets.

Machu Picchu: A Magical Journey to the Lost City of the Incas Imagine walking among clouds, surrounded by emerald green mountains, where silence is interrupted only by the whisper of the wind and the song of birds. Welcome to Machu Picchu, the crown jewel of the Inca Empire, a place where history and nature intertwine in eternal dance. There is a Machu Picchu for everyone.