FULL DAY MACHUPICCHU TOUR
Enjoy a day trip to Machu Picchu from Cusco and recharge your batteries in the magical city of the Incas. Feel at ease knowing that we have everything organized for your trip from Cusco to Machu Picchu.
At CuscoPeru.com, we have a team of experienced tourism professionals ready to offer their expertise and the best service to our passengers, ensuring that your visit to Cusco becomes an unforgettable experience.
Duration
1 Day
Altitude Max.
4,200 msnm.
Group Size
1-15
Difficulty
Moderate
Itinerary
To provide a personalized service, Machupicchu Explore will take care of transporting you very early from your hotel to the train station in Ollantaytambo. To Ollantaytambo in a 1-hour and 30-minute trip. By managing small groups, we provide a more personalized and comfortable for our clients.
At Ollantaytambo station, you will board the train that will take you to the town of Aguas Calientes, a journey of approximately 1 hour and 50 minutes by train. Along the way, you will enjoy beautiful landscapes and panoramic views before arriving in the town of Aguas Calientes.
Our guide will be waiting for you at the train station in Aguas Calientes to take you to the bus terminal, where we will board the bus that will take us to the Archaeological Sanctuary of Machu Picchu. The bus ride takes approximately 25 minutes, winding through roads that offer panoramic views of the surrounding mountains, before finally reaching the citadel of Machu Picchu. You will be amazed by this monument, considered one of the New Seven Wonders of the World.
Our professional tour guide will immediately begin the tour, connecting you with the sacredness of this Archaeological Wonder, allowing you to learn more about the history, engineering, and architecture of the Inca City of Machu Picchu.
After concluding the Machu Picchu tour, you will board the bus back to the town of Aguas Calientes. Once in Aguas Calientes, you will have free time to enjoy your meals. At the designated time, you will head to the train station for your return to Ollantaytambo.
Once in Ollantaytambo, you will board our tourist transportation service to return to your hotel in Cusco, thus ending the wonderful experience of visiting Machu Picchu day trip.
- Transfers in tourist transportation.
- Assistance during the whole tour.
- Professional guided tour, English — Spanish (ask for other languages with additional prices only for private service).
- Entrance to Tour Machu Picchu circuit 2 (according to availability).
- Train ticket, Aguas Calientes — Ollantaytambo.
- Bus ticket Aguas Calientes — Machu Picchu, round trip.
- Hotel in Cusco.
- Tips.
- Meals not mentioned.
- Other services not mentioned.
Recommendation
- Bring your identification document or passport with which you purchased the entrance ticket.
- Arrive at the train station half an hour in advance.
- Do not carry much luggage; only 5 kg are allowed on the train.
- We suggest bringing a small backpack along with your camera, wearing a hat, using sunscreen, mosquito repellent, and carrying a water bottle.
- Wear suitable and non-slippery shoes for climbing the stairs at Machu Picchu.
- After the guided tour at Machu Picchu, enjoy the magical moment, open your arms, and recharge your energy.
Faq's
The tour typically starts early in the morning (around 4:00–5:00 AM) and ends in the evening (around 8:00–9:00 PM), depending on train availability and group schedules.
The tour is conducted in English and Spanish.
Lunch is not included by default, but we can arrange it for an additional cost or recommend restaurants in Aguas Calientes.
We recommend booking at least 2 to 3 weeks in advance, especially during high season (May to September), to ensure availability.
Yes, but cancellation and rescheduling policies apply. Please contact us directly to review our terms and conditions.
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