Private Transfer To Ollantaytambo

Private Transfer from Cusco Hotels to Ollantaytambo Train Station. Rated 5.0 across 22 reviews. Runs ~2 hours. From $60.

Overview

This is a private road transfer from your Cusco hotel to Ollantaytambo, either to a hotel in the town center or to the train station, depending on your plans. The operator is Viagens Machu Picchu and the drive runs about 2 hours, though the listing notes it can run between 1.5 and 2 hours depending on road conditions and where in Cusco you start. A professional driver handles the vehicle and helps with luggage, so the practical work of the journey is taken care of.

The vehicle comes with air conditioning and onboard satellite internet, so you can stay connected while crossing the landscapes of the Andes and the Sacred Valley. The operator also says the team tracks flight or train information when needed and can adjust for schedule changes, which suits travellers with tight connections to a Machu Picchu train. Travellers who booked this service described the driver as safe, punctual, and easy to communicate with, and one mentioned being dropped at the station in good time for the train.

It suits anyone heading from Cusco toward Ollantaytambo who wants the leg organized in advance rather than negotiated on arrival. Because it is private, only your group rides. Note that there is no restroom on board, and the vehicle is not wheelchair adapted, though the operator asks travellers needing an accessible vehicle to contact the team to check availability and pricing.

What's Included

Itinerary

1. Hotel pickup in CuscoThe driver collects you from your Cusco hotel, as detailed at booking, and assists with luggage.
2. Drive toward the Sacred ValleyThe private vehicle heads out of Cusco and down toward the valley, crossing Andean scenery along the way. Air conditioning and satellite internet are available on board.
3. Drop-off in OllantaytamboYou are delivered either to a central Ollantaytambo hotel or to the train station, according to your plans.

What To Expect From The Tour

A few practical points will make the ride smoother, based on the listing and what travellers have said afterwards.

• Pack light. The driver helps with luggage, but there is no restroom on board, so plan accordingly before departure. Tips are not included and are at each traveller's discretion.
• Mind the altitude. Cusco sits at roughly 3,400 meters above sea level and Ollantaytambo at about 2,790, so the drive is a descent. Anyone sensitive to altitude should factor that into how they feel on arrival.
• Timing for trains. Travellers said the driver arrived on time and got them to the station in good time for the train. Give the operator your train details, since the listing says the team tracks train information when needed.
• Stay connected. Onboard satellite internet means you can check messages or train updates during the drive. It is included with the vehicle for the whole journey.
• Traveling with children. The vehicle is stroller accessible and a child safety seat can be requested in advance for an additional fee. Service animals are not permitted.
• Private ride. Only your group participates, so there is no waiting on other passengers. Reviewers described the experience as professional and friendly, with the driver sharing tidbits about the area along the way.

Common issues. The vehicle is not wheelchair adapted, and anyone needing an accessible vehicle must contact the operator to check availability and pricing, which is not guaranteed. There is no restroom on board for a drive of roughly two hours. A child safety seat carries an additional fee and must be requested in advance. Service animals are not permitted. Cancellations within 24 hours of the start time are not refunded, and changes inside that window are not accepted.

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