Top Cusco Rail Tours

This private Machu Picchu day trip is ideal for travelers seeking a seamless, stress free experience. With guaranteed entrance to Machu Picchu, scenic round trip train travel through the Sacred Valley, and a guided visit led by a licensed English speaking guide, all logistics are handled for you. Unlike standard group tours, this private experience offers a relaxed pace and personalized attention, allowing deeper insight into Inca history, engineering, and spiritual traditions. Hotel pickup and drop off in Cusco, train and bus tickets, entrance fees, and the guided tour are all included, making it perfect for first time visitors, solo travelers, couples, and those with limited time who value comfort and efficiency. Circuit Priority: As a private tour, we prioritize Circuit 2 (Classic Route). We recommend booking 2–3 months in advance. If there are no available spots for this route, you will be assigned to Circuit 1 or 3 to guarantee your entry.

Discover the shorter version of the famous Inca Trail during this 2-day excursion. Visit the archeological sites of Chachabamba, Winay Huayna, the Sungate, and Machu Picchu both in the afternoon and the early morning to see the citadel in two different lights. Learn about the history of the Incas on a comprehensive tour and explore the site on your own before heading back to Cusco.

Take a break from sightseeing while still engaging with Peruvian culture with this small-group cooking class in Lima. Starting with a trip to the local San Pedro Market to pick up ingredients, learn about Peru's culinary heritage as you prepare a multi-course meal under guidance from a professional chef. Then, sit down to enjoy the dishes you have created, offering a unique alternative to a restaurant reservation.

Take this chocolate-lovers workshop and learn how to make your very own chocolate from start to finish. Learn about the chocolate-making process with this hands-on experience beginning with the cocoa tree and finishing with your very own chocolate creations. Discover the history of cocoa in Peru and learn why it is one of the top chocolate producers in the world.

Salkantay is considered among the finest trekking routes in Peru, but organizing accommodation, meals, and transportation to explore it solo is a challenge. On this tour, follow in the footsteps of the Incas along the Salkantay route with your guide, and reach UNESCO–listed Machu Picchu with all the key logistics covered. Along the way, admire uninterrupted views from the highlands of Peru to the dense forest and soaring peaks.

Travel confidently with Alpaca Expeditions, Peru's #1 Tour Operator!. 3 Guarantees for Your Inca Trail Adventure: Safety, Quality, and Expert Guidance 1. Security Guarantee We ensure the safety of our guests throughout the entire Inca Trail. There will always be at least one guide behind the group, providing extra support and ensuring no one is left behind. 2. Food Guarantee We guarantee quality food on all our expeditions by following five essential food safety rules: * Keep everything clean. * Separate raw and cooked foods. * Cook thoroughly. * Keep food at safe temperatures. * Use safe water and raw materials. If we ever make a mistake, resulting in food-related issues (e.g., food poisoning), affected people will be completely compensated. 3. Lecture Guarantee All our guides are educated to provide high quality content about the Inca history. After the trek, all lecture materials will be sent to your email in written form for you to review and enjoy at your leisure.

The markets of Cusco are fascinating places to explore, but you'll have a much richer experience with a guide who can provide insights into Peruvian cuisine. This activity begins in the city's oldest market, where you can sample popular fruits, breads, and cheeses, as well as some desserts. Afterward, you'll learn to prepare three Peruvian dishes with a local chef.

Visit several top natural and historical sites in Peru on this 5-day private tour. See the city and archeological sites around Cusco; visit Pisac, Urubamba, and Ollantaytambo in the Sacred Valley; explore Machu Picchu; and hike to the top of Rainbow Mountain. Enjoy a hassle-free experience, with entrance fees, guides, accommodation, some meals, and all transfers, including to and from the airport, included.

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.

Take an intimate look at Cusco’s colonial and Incan legacy during this 4-hour private guided history tour. Marvel at the Spanish architecture and art inside the city’s main cathedral, and check out the ‘Qoricancha,’ a one-time Inca temple that’s now a monastery. You’ll also visit the Inca sites of Sacsayhuaman, Qenqo, Pucapucara, and Tambomachay.

You don't have to spend long at Machu Picchu to see why it deserves UNESCO World Heritage status, so visiting the archeological site is a must when in Cusco. This private day trip lets you set the speed of your exploration, so you can ask ample questions and pose for as many photos as you like. Plus, taking the train from Cusco saves you from getting stuck in traffic on the way.

Peru's Sacred Valley has played an important role in the region since the time of the ancient Incas. On this full-day excursion, visit the historic sights and cities that dot the fertile valley. Stop at Chinchero, Moray, the Maras salt mines, Ollantaytambo, and Pisac to learn how the Incas grew crops in the region.

One of the New7Wonders of the World, UNESCO-listed Machu Picchu ranks among Peru’s most impressive sites of interest. On this tour, reach Machu Picchu with ease from your Cusco hotel, with entry fees, lunch, and all travel tickets included. Visit Machu Picchu as your private guide brings the site’s Incan history to life, with free time to explore further at your leisure.

Experience the moment of seeing Machu Picchu at first light without trekking the Inca Trail for days with this small-group tour from Cusco. Spend the first day enjoying mountain scenery as you take the train to Aguas Calientes and enjoy free time there in the evening. Rise early the next morning to see the ruins of Machu Picchu from the Sun Gate and then tour the citadel with a guide.

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.

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.

Explore the Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu on this private overnight tour from Cusco—ideal for first-time visitors and families. Pre-booking guarantees entry to the UNESCO-listed Inca site, which limits daily visitors. Explore the Sacred Valley on day one, enjoy a guided tour of Machu Picchu the following day, and have free time to explore on your own. All entrance fees, transportation including train tickets, and overnight in an Aguas Calientes hotel are included.

Experience one of the New 7 Wonders of the World, Machu Picchu, on this exciting 2-day adventure from Cusco. Get a private transfer to Ollantaytambo where you board the train to Aguas Calientes and enjoy free time to explore. On day 2, head to Machu Picchu where you enjoy an in-depth guided tour of the Inca citadel before climbing Huayna Picchu mountain, for unparalleled views of the area.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Make the most of your limited time in Cusco on an overnight private tour covering Machu Picchu and the surrounding Sacred Valley. Visit the salt ponds in Maras and the Andean textiles in the city of Chinchero. Spend the evening in Aguas Calientes, the gateway to Machu Picchu, before rising early the next day for an amazing guided tour of this UNESCO World Heritage Site at sunrise.