Overview
Duration
Type tour
Difficulty
Altitude
Acomodation
Group size
We will pick you up from your hotel in Cusco at the previously agreed time to begin this unforgettable experience. You’ll be transferred by tourist transportation to the train station in Ollantaytambo.
From there, you will board a panoramic train for an epic journey through the Sacred Valley to the town of Aguas Calientes. Upon arrival, a tourist bus will take you on a 30-minute ride up to the majestic Inca citadel of Machu Picchu.
Once at the sanctuary, you’ll begin a 2.5-hour guided tour, accompanied by a professional tour guide who will reveal the secrets, history, and significance of this wonder of the ancient world.
After the visit, you’ll take the bus back down to Aguas Calientes, where you can enjoy lunch, rest, or explore the town before boarding the return train. Please make sure to be at the station at least 30 minutes before your scheduled departure.
Upon arrival at Ollantaytambo station, our team will be waiting to take you back to the city of Cusco, concluding a day full of history, breathtaking landscapes, and unforgettable moments.
Itinerary Machu Picchu Full Day Tour
Machu Picchu Full day
Early in the morning, around 3:40 a.m., we will pick you up from your hotel located in the historic center of Cusco.
The journey begins with a tourist minivan ride to the Ollantaytambo train station, in the heart of the Sacred Valley. This trip takes approximately 2 hours. From there, you will board a train that travels through spectacular landscapes, crossing the Andes until reaching the cloud forest town of Aguas Calientes (also known as Machu Picchu Pueblo). The train ride lasts about 1 hour and 45 minutes and is considered one of the most scenic rail journeys in the world.
Upon arrival in Aguas Calientes, our representative will meet you and assist you in boarding the tourist bus that ascends to the archaeological sanctuary of Machu Picchu, in a 30-minute ride.
Finally, we will reach the majestic citadel of Machu Picchu, where you will feel the energy and magic of this sacred site, nestled among mountains and clouds. Here, you will begin a guided tour of approximately 2 hours with a professional guide who will explain the history, architecture, and functions of the different sectors of this ancient Inca city—self-sustaining and ahead of its time.
After the guided tour, you’ll have free time to explore on your own, take photos, or simply soak in the breathtaking surroundings.
Then, you will return by bus to Aguas Calientes, where you can have lunch and stroll through the charming town, full of handicraft shops and local restaurants. In the afternoon, you’ll board the train back to Ollantaytambo. Upon arrival, our private transport will be waiting to take you back to your hotel in Cusco.
Thus ends this exciting Full Day Tour to Machu Picchu—an unforgettable experience at one of the world’s most impressive wonders.
Includes
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Pre-tour briefing at your hotel in Cusco or at our office, the day before the tour.
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Round-trip tourist transportation: Cusco – Ollantaytambo train station – Cusco.
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Round-trip tourist train tickets between Ollantaytambo and Machu Picchu Pueblo (Aguas Calientes).
-
Official entrance ticket to Machu Picchu.
-
Round-trip Consettur bus tickets between Aguas Calientes and the Machu Picchu citadel.
-
Professional local bilingual guide (Spanish / English) for a 2.5-hour guided tour in Machu Picchu.
-
Option of group or private tour, according to your preference.
-
Permanent assistance throughout the entire experience.
No Incluye
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Meals not specified in the itinerary.
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Accommodation in Cusco (we can assist you with reservations if needed).
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Domestic or international airfare.
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Travel insurance. We recommend purchasing your own travel insurance.
-
Personal medications and items. It is suggested to bring altitude sickness pills (soroche).
-
Tips for the guide, driver, or other staff (optional).
Packing list Machu Picchu Full Day Tour
- A small personal backpack (max. 25 liters).
- All tickets provided in Cusco (Machu Picchu entrance, train, and Consettur bus).
- A personal document used for booking (passport, national ID card, student ID, or other).
- Raincoat or poncho for the rainy season (November to April).
- Hat or cap to protect from sun and cold.
- Comfortable shoes suitable for walking on stone stairs.
- Sunscreen (especially from April to October).
- Mosquito repellent (especially at Machu Picchu).
- Bottled water.
- Personal medication and altitude sickness pills (soroche).
- Extra cash in soles (PEN), preferably in small denominations.
- Camera, cellphone, or other electronic devices.
Recommendations
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- Book your tour one or two months in advance, especially between May and September (high season).
- Arrive in Cusco at least one day before the tour to acclimate properly.
- Choose a hotel near Cusco’s historic center to ensure pick-up service. Send us your hotel’s name and location in advance.
- Take altitude sickness pills before and during your stay. Coca leaf tea is also very effective for acclimatization.
- Wear warm clothes in the mornings and evenings, as temperatures can drop significantly.
- If traveling by train, leave your heavy luggage at your hotel in Cusco. The railway company only allows small personal luggage. Carrying larger suitcases requires paying an additional fee.
Prices Machu Picchu Full Day Tour
Group Service (Shared Tour):
USD $290.00 or S/ 1,080 PEN approx. per person
Private Service (Minimum 2 People):
USD $360.00 per person
Includes:
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Exclusive professional guide
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Flexible schedules
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Enhanced comfort and personalized attention
Overview
Duration
Type tour
Difficulty
Altitude
Acomodation
Group size
We will pick you up from your hotel in Cusco at the previously agreed time to begin this unforgettable experience. You’ll be transferred by tourist transportation to the train station in Ollantaytambo.
From there, you will board a panoramic train for an epic journey through the Sacred Valley to the town of Aguas Calientes. Upon arrival, a tourist bus will take you on a 30-minute ride up to the majestic Inca citadel of Machu Picchu.
Once at the sanctuary, you’ll begin a 2.5-hour guided tour, accompanied by a professional tour guide who will reveal the secrets, history, and significance of this wonder of the ancient world.
After the visit, you’ll take the bus back down to Aguas Calientes, where you can enjoy lunch, rest, or explore the town before boarding the return train. Please make sure to be at the station at least 30 minutes before your scheduled departure.
Upon arrival at Ollantaytambo station, our team will be waiting to take you back to the city of Cusco, concluding a day full of history, breathtaking landscapes, and unforgettable moments.
Machu Picchu Full day
Early in the morning, around 3:40 a.m., we will pick you up from your hotel located in the historic center of Cusco.
The journey begins with a tourist minivan ride to the Ollantaytambo train station, in the heart of the Sacred Valley. This trip takes approximately 2 hours. From there, you will board a train that travels through spectacular landscapes, crossing the Andes until reaching the cloud forest town of Aguas Calientes (also known as Machu Picchu Pueblo). The train ride lasts about 1 hour and 45 minutes and is considered one of the most scenic rail journeys in the world.
Upon arrival in Aguas Calientes, our representative will meet you and assist you in boarding the tourist bus that ascends to the archaeological sanctuary of Machu Picchu, in a 30-minute ride.
Finally, we will reach the majestic citadel of Machu Picchu, where you will feel the energy and magic of this sacred site, nestled among mountains and clouds. Here, you will begin a guided tour of approximately 2 hours with a professional guide who will explain the history, architecture, and functions of the different sectors of this ancient Inca city—self-sustaining and ahead of its time.
After the guided tour, you’ll have free time to explore on your own, take photos, or simply soak in the breathtaking surroundings.
Then, you will return by bus to Aguas Calientes, where you can have lunch and stroll through the charming town, full of handicraft shops and local restaurants. In the afternoon, you’ll board the train back to Ollantaytambo. Upon arrival, our private transport will be waiting to take you back to your hotel in Cusco.
Thus ends this exciting Full Day Tour to Machu Picchu—an unforgettable experience at one of the world’s most impressive wonders.
Includes
-
Pre-tour briefing at your hotel in Cusco or at our office, the day before the tour.
-
Round-trip tourist transportation: Cusco – Ollantaytambo train station – Cusco.
-
Round-trip tourist train tickets between Ollantaytambo and Machu Picchu Pueblo (Aguas Calientes).
-
Official entrance ticket to Machu Picchu.
-
Round-trip Consettur bus tickets between Aguas Calientes and the Machu Picchu citadel.
-
Professional local bilingual guide (Spanish / English) for a 2.5-hour guided tour in Machu Picchu.
-
Option of group or private tour, according to your preference.
-
Permanent assistance throughout the entire experience.
-
Meals not specified in the itinerary.
-
Accommodation in Cusco (we can assist you with reservations if needed).
-
Domestic or international airfare.
-
Travel insurance. We recommend purchasing your own travel insurance.
-
Personal medications and items. It is suggested to bring altitude sickness pills (soroche).
-
Tips for the guide, driver, or other staff (optional).
- A small personal backpack (max. 25 liters).
- All tickets provided in Cusco (Machu Picchu entrance, train, and Consettur bus).
- A personal document used for booking (passport, national ID card, student ID, or other).
- Raincoat or poncho for the rainy season (November to April).
- Hat or cap to protect from sun and cold.
- Comfortable shoes suitable for walking on stone stairs.
- Sunscreen (especially from April to October).
- Mosquito repellent (especially at Machu Picchu).
- Bottled water.
- Personal medication and altitude sickness pills (soroche).
- Extra cash in soles (PEN), preferably in small denominations.
- Camera, cellphone, or other electronic devices.
Recommendations
-
- Book your tour one or two months in advance, especially between May and September (high season).
- Arrive in Cusco at least one day before the tour to acclimate properly.
- Choose a hotel near Cusco’s historic center to ensure pick-up service. Send us your hotel’s name and location in advance.
- Take altitude sickness pills before and during your stay. Coca leaf tea is also very effective for acclimatization.
- Wear warm clothes in the mornings and evenings, as temperatures can drop significantly.
- If traveling by train, leave your heavy luggage at your hotel in Cusco. The railway company only allows small personal luggage. Carrying larger suitcases requires paying an additional fee.
