Vistadome Train to Machu Picchu: Panoramic Upgrade from USD 45

Vistadome Train: The Panoramic Way to Machu Picchu

The Vistadome Train is PeruRail’s panoramic train between Ollantaytambo, in the Sacred Valley, and Aguas Calientes, the town at the foot of the Machu Picchu citadel. Its side and roof windows let you see the snow-capped peaks, the Urubamba River and the cloud forest during the whole journey.

If your tour already includes the train, you can upgrade to the Vistadome for USD 45 one way or USD 70 round trip per person. The upgrade replaces your standard tourist-class ticket, and we take care of the booking for you.

Vistadome Train Price: Upgrade from USD 45

The price is an upgrade: it is added to a tour that already includes the train, and it replaces the standard tourist-class ticket. Seats are limited, so we recommend requesting it when you book your tour. Your final train schedule is confirmed with your booking.

What Makes the Vistadome Train Special?

• Panoramic windows: windows on the sides and on the roof, so you can look up at the mountains above the Urubamba Valley.
• Andean snacks: a light snack served on board.
• Audio tour: information about the landscapes and places you pass on the way.
• Music on the way out: Andean background music on the journey to Machu Picchu.
• Live show on the return: music, traditional dances and a baby alpaca fashion show, a fun way to end your visit to the Machu Picchu citadel.

Vistadome vs. Standard Train

Our tours by train include a standard tourist-class ticket on the Expedition (PeruRail) or The Voyager (Inca Rail). Both are comfortable options for reaching the Machu Picchu citadel. The Vistadome is for travelers who want to turn the train ride into part of the experience, with the Andean snack, the audio tour and the live show on the return.

Which Tours Can Add the Vistadome Train?

You can add the Vistadome upgrade to any of our tours that include the train:

• Salkantay Trek 5 Days and the other Salkantay Treks with return by train.
• Inca Jungle Trail 4 Days and the other Inca Jungle tours with return by train.
• Our Machu Picchu tours by train.

The upgrade is only available with return by train. If you choose the return by car via Hidroelectrica, the Vistadome does not apply.

Vistadome Train Schedule and Luggage

• Return schedule: return trains from Aguas Calientes usually leave in the mid-afternoon, around 2:30 to 2:50 PM, depending on availability. Your exact time is confirmed with your booking.
• Luggage: trains to Machu Picchu allow only one small bag per person. Leave your main luggage at your hotel in Cusco.
• Documents: carry your original passport, as it is checked when you board.

How to Add the Vistadome Upgrade

1. Choose a tour that includes the train.
2. Add the Vistadome in the booking form (one way or round trip), or ask us on WhatsApp.
3. We check availability and secure your Vistadome tickets.

Vistadome Train FAQ

How much is the Vistadome Train upgrade?

USD 45 per person one way or USD 70 per person round trip, added to a tour that includes the train.

How long is the Vistadome journey to Machu Picchu?

About 1.5 to 2 hours between Ollantaytambo and Aguas Calientes.

Is the Vistadome worth it?

If you want to enjoy the landscapes, yes. The roof windows, the snack and the live show on the return turn the train ride into part of the experience. The round trip upgrade is the best value.

Can I add the Vistadome if I return by car?

No. The Vistadome upgrade is only available with return by train.

More Extras for Your Trip to Machu Picchu

Climb Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu Mountain, sleep in our Sky Star Domes on the Salkantay Trek, fly on the Salkantay Zipline, and take home your free Salkantay Survivor T-shirt.