Peruways runs the train route that parallels the Inca Trail into Machu Picchu, offering a scenic alternative for travelers who don’t want to hike the four-day footpath. The ride threads the Urubamba gorge through the eastern Andes and ends at Machu Picchu Pueblo (Aguas Calientes).
Trains leave from both Ollantaytambo (90 minutes from Cusco) and Poroy, with carriages ranging from panoramic-window Vistadome-style services to budget Expedition seating. The route suits families, solo travelers, and anyone who wants a comfortable approach to the citadel without the altitude trek.
From Aguas Calientes a 25-minute shuttle bus climbs the switchbacks to the ruins. Peruways’ guided options cover the site’s layout, construction, and ceremonial zones.
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