Getting to Machu Picchu Isn’t Easy – My Peru Travel Story

Getting to Machu Picchu in Peru isn’t easy—here’s exactly what it takes to make the journey from Lima to Cusco to Aguas Calientes. Want my Google Maps links? Join my free travel email list for tips and updates! https://www.alextravelsfar.com/home/#... 💬 Want personalized travel advice? Book a 1:1 Travel Talk Session with me! https://www.alextravelsfar.com/contact 📲 CONNECT WITH ME! Instagram   / alextravelsfarvlogs   TikTok:   / alextravelsfarvlogs   Patreon:   / alextravelsfar   TIMECODES: 00:00 – Machu Picchu Journey Intro 0:20 – Getting to Machu Picchu 1:02 – Landing in Cusco 3:13 – Cusco Hotel + Luggage 7:07 – Cusco Main Square 8:17 – Breakfast in Cusco 11:54 – Bus to Ollantaytambo 12:55 – Andes Bus Ride Stop 16:04 – Ollantaytambo Station 17:10 – Train Ticket Tips 18:06 – Aguas Calientes Arrival 19:59 – Dinner in Aguas Calientes 20:33 – Machu Picchu Logistics 22:10 – Late Night Food 23:59 – Machu Picchu Hotel 25:10 – Was It Worth It? Getting to Machu Picchu isn’t simple. It’s a mix of flights, taxis, buses, and trains—and along the way, there’s chaos, confusion, and moments where you start questioning if you should’ve just booked a tour. In this video, I take you through my exact journey to Machu Picchu, Peru—from landing in Lima to navigating Cusco, catching transportation to Ollantaytambo, and finally arriving in Aguas Calientes before the hike. No guide, no group tour—just figuring it out step by step. Along the way, I share what actually happens behind the scenes: luggage restrictions, crowded train stations, last-minute timing stress, and the small travel mistakes that can make or break your trip. But also… some of the most insane views you’ll ever see. The truth? Getting to Machu Picchu is part of the adventure. And doing it on your own might just be the best decision you can make. 🧭 What you’ll see in this video: Flying into Lima and getting to Cusco Navigating taxis and transportation in Cusco Luggage rules for Machu Picchu trains Bus + train journey to Ollantaytambo What the train station chaos is really like Arriving in Aguas Calientes (Machu Picchu town) #MachuPicchu #PeruTravel #VisitPeru #MachuPicchuPeru #Cusco #CuscoPeru #AguasCalientes #Ollantaytambo #PeruTrip #SouthAmericaTravel #TravelPeru #MachuPicchuTrip #MachuPicchuJourney #TravelVlog #AdventureTravel #BucketListTravel #SoloTravel #TravelGuide #TravelTips #HowToTravel #Wanderlust #ExploreMore #TravelFar #TrainTravel #AndesMountains #IncaTrail #WorldWonders #TravelVideo #BackpackingPeru #NoTourGuide