Machu Picchu Full Day Experience from Cusco

Overview

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We will pick you up from your hotel at 4:30 a.m.and transfer you to the Ollantaytambo train station, from where our train to Machu Picchu Pueblo will depart at 6:10 or 6:40 a.m. The journey will take approximately 1 hour and 50 minutes. Upon arrival at Machu Picchu Pueblo, our transportation will be waiting for you to board the bus to Machu Picchu, where we will take a two-hour guided tour. You will have free time to take photos. The train will return you to Ollantaytambo at 6:20 or 7:00 p.m. and then we will transfer you by bus to Cusco. Please arrive half an hour early at the Machu Picchu Pueblo train station.

Note: Train schedules may vary depending on the time of booking and will be provided based on the availability of the train company.

IMPORTANT: Visitors must leave the site within the established time and may not re-enter once they have left. Visitors and guides who do not enter and exit within the established time will be assisted upon departure by the appropriate authorities.

Additional Info

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Not recommended for pregnant travelers

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What To Expect

Ollantaytambo

At 4:30 a.m., we will pick you up from your hotel and transfer you to the train station in the town of Ollantaytambo. Here, you will board the train to Machu Picchu. You'll delight in exploring the fascinating Sacred Valley of the Incas, famous for its natural beauty, located about 15 kilometers northwest of Cusco, along the Urubamba River. The valley's proximity to Machu Picchu (just a few hours away) makes this trip through the valley part of your route to the famous Inca citadel.

Admission Not Applicable

Aguas Calientes

Upon arriving at the town of Aguas Calientes, our transportation staff will be waiting to give us directions, and then we'll board the bus for the ascent to the Inca citadel, Machu Picchu. The trip will take approximately 35 minutes. It's the closest town to the famous citadel of Machu Picchu, one of the world's most iconic tourist destinations. It's the perfect place to experience the perfect combination of nature and culture. It has a good infrastructure for accommodations and restaurants. Walking through the local market, you'll find products such as textiles, ceramics, jewelry, and souvenirs made by the region's inhabitants. With the nearby mountains, you'll be able to experience something beyond a simple tourist visit.

4 hours • Admission Not Applicable

What‘s Included

Pickup from your hotel in the city center and return to Cusco.

transportation from Cusco to the train station in Ollantaytambo

Professional tour guide.

Entrace/Admission - Santuario Historico de Machu Picchu

Round-trip train tickets /Voyager or Expedition

Round trip bus to the archaeological center of Machu Picchu

Lunch

Gratuities

Only if it is necessary to change circuits due to availability

Pickup points

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