Machu Picchu is a Wonder of the Modern World, a World Heritage Site since 1983, it is considered a masterpiece of architecture and engineering of the Inca culture. During this tour you will visit the archaeological site of Machu Picchu in one day, leaving early in the morning and returning to Cusco at night.
Max altitude
2400 m / 16mi feet
Trip Length
Full Day
Languages
English / Spanish
Physical Level
Easy
Cancellation
Cannot be cancelled
Inclusions
Included
- Transportation from hotel to station and from station to hotel.
- Roundtrip train tickets (Expediton or Voyage category).
- Guide in one language (English or Spanish).
- Bus to the citadel of Machu Picchu and return.
- Entrance ticket to Machu Picchu.
- Assistance during the tour.
- First aid kit.
Not Included
- Meals.
- Services not specified.
- Gratuities
- Travel insurance and incidental expenses.
Itinerary
Itinerary at a glance
05:00 | Travel to the town of Machu Picchu
We pick you up at your hotel at 4:00 a.m. to transfer you to the train station, located in the town of Ollantaytambo. There you will take a train that will take you to Aguas Calientes, the town of Machu Picchu.
09:30 | Transportation to the Citadel of Machu Picchu
After the trip by train to Aguas Calientes you will board a bus that will take you to the citadel of Machu Picchu.
10:00 | Visit to Machu Picchu
Upon arrival, you will have a tour with the Machu Picchu guide, visiting the most important places of interest.
13:00 | Back to Aguas Calientes
After the visit, you will descend in a bus to Aguas Calientes, where you will have free time for lunch before taking the train back to Cusco.
15:00 | Return to Cusco
The return to Cusco will be done by train to Ollantaytambo and then by private transport to your hotel in Cusco.
The tour ends at approximately 8:30 pm.
Full Itinerary
Our Tour to Machu Picchu begins very early in the morning. We pick you up at your hotel at 4:00 am, and then head in our private transportation to the Ollantaytambo train station to depart on the expedition train at 6:10 am.
We will take a trip through the cultivated fields of the Peruvian Andes and white snow-capped mountains, we will cross valleys of intricate shapes, layers of Inca artisanal terraces, snow-capped mountains and subtropical jungle near the Amazon from Ollantaytambo. The sacred Vilcanota River will be our companion until our arrival in Aguas Calientes.
Our professional guide will meet you at the Aguas Calientes train station around 7:30 am and will transfer you to Machu Picchu by shuttle bus. Following in the ancient and remote footsteps of the Lost City of the Incas, listen carefully to the 2.5-hour guided tour and cultural exchange of the history of Machu Picchu.
You will have time to walk and explore, take pictures or walk to Puerta del Sol. Returning to Aguas Calientes, you will have time to have lunch and take the afternoon train at 2:55 or 3:20 p.m. with the Expedition train to Ollantaytambo, where you will be transferred by private van back to your hotel in Cusco.
Expedition Train Tour
The Expedition service is designed for traveler comfort, as you will be able to share your experience with four passenger seats facing each other. An upper luggage compartment is offered for the backpack.
Andean music is played throughout the trip, panoramic windows, air conditioning and heating.
The expedition service departs from Ollantaytambo, located 2 hours from Cusco.
This is a travel experience with all the quality and benefits of the Peruvian railway at a lower cost.
*Please note that it is not possible to climb Huayna Picchu Mountain or Machu Picchu Mountain with this schedule.
Important information
- To enter Machu Picchu it is obligatory to present your original passport or ID card.
- Entrance to Machu Picchu is limited to 2500 people per day for preservation reasons.
- In high tourist season, from June to October, tickets sell quickly, so we suggest you make your reservations in advance.
- There is special pricing for children ages 3-11 and 12-18. It is necessary that you send us a copy of the minor’s passport/identification. Please consult.
What to Bring
- Snack
- Sneakers or comfortable runners.
- Camera and rain jacket or poncho.
- A fleece or jacket, basic toiletries.
- Sun hat, sun block, insect repellent.
- Passport (You cannot enter the train or Machu Picchu without a passport).
- ISIC card if applicable.
- Money for water and tips.
- A small backpack with water to drink.
- ISIC card if applicable.
- Money for water and tips.
What people say about us
Erick Rodriguez Bethancourt2024-06-08Desde el primer contacto, la comunicacion, la rapidez de respuesta, precio, descripción y atención al detalle, esta agencia se caracterizó por brindarme 100% confianza y seguridad durante todo el proceso de reserva de mis paquetes en el Perú. Super recomendados y eso que hice todo por whatsapp. Transporte, vuelos internos, guías turísticos y toures fueron inmejorables. Muchísimas gracias por mis vacaciones en Lima, Huacachina, Ica-Paracas, Macchu Picchu, Aguas Calientes, y Recorrido del Valle de los Incas, y mucho mas!Karen Garritano2023-12-25Excelente servicio! 100% recomendable!!!. Recibimos atención personalizada en todo momento y siempre atentos a nuestras necesidades! Gracias a su organización logramos empaparnos de la cultura Inca en pocos días! Sus guías son excelentes!!! Fredi, Andi y Mario!!!Fernando Araguillín2023-09-24Excelente atención y los Tours con guías muy preparados, fue excelente nuestra visita a Cusco con la guía de Eco Tours CuscoRachel Churchill2023-08-13We did a 2D/1N Sacred Valley and Macchu Picchu tour with Eco Tours. It was fantastic. All the logistics worked perfectly. Our tour guides were great too. Herman for Sacred Valley and Mario for Macchu Picchu. Mario was absolutely first class. He answered my son's endless questions and definitely made Macchu Picchu special for us. He is a great photographer too. The trains were great, spectacular views. The hotel in Macchu Picchu Pueblo was good. Highly recommendedbenitaflor quintasi pillco2023-06-30Hice el tour de montaña de colores con la agencia y fue una gran decisión, el guía fue muy atento y amable de igual manera el conductor, la movilidad fue super cómoda, gracias a ello tuve una hermosa experiencia .School Developers2023-06-17Cant say enough good things about this highly professional team! Evelyn is very personable and detail oriented. The guides are excellent, too!Nefeli K2022-03-27Just came back from my private short Inca trail tour with Machu Picchu. I am super tired but incredibly happy. Especially thanks to the very professional and personalized experience that Lida and her team offered me at a good price. I love so much that they care for you as a person and they do not see this solely as a business (visited another agency before going to eco tours and they were very impersonal). Lida was often checking up on me and my tour guide Agustin was fun and knowledgable. He also motivated me a lot during the hiking which was quite challenging for my physique. Thanks for everything :)
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