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.
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