1 Day · Cusco · Peru
Experience a full-day Machu Picchu Tour from Cusco including a scenic train ride, guided visit to Machu Picchu, and return with included lunch.
The Machu Picchu tour from Cusco starts with a hotel pickup between 3:30 and 4:10 am. Transfer to Ollantaytambo station, then 1 hour 40 minutes by train to Aguas Calientes, the town below Machu Picchu.
Arriving at Aguas Calientes around 7:40 am, our transfer service will greet you at the station and provide a detailed briefing about your Machu Picchu Day Tour itinerary. There is time for the central market in Aguas Calientes before the group meets at the Plaza de Armas or the bus station for the climb to the citadel.
Inside Machu Picchu, a guided tour of about 2 hours through the main sectors of the city. After the guided tour, you will have free time to roam the citadel independently until around 11:00 am to 12:00 pm.
After exploring Machu Picchu, return to Aguas Calientes where a delicious included lunch awaits you. There is free time afterwards, in the town.
At approximately 5:50 to 6:30 pm, you will board the return tourist train to Ollantaytambo. Upon arrival, a transfer will bring you back to the city center of Cusco, completing your full-day adventure.
- Length
- 1 Day
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Guide
- Spanish / English
- Departs
- every day, based on availability
Itinerary
How the day runs
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Step 1
03:30 / 04:10 hrs – Hotel Pickup in Cusco
- Begin the day with an early pickup from your hotel and transfer to the train station.
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Step 2
Train to Aguas Calientes
- Enjoy a scenic train journey through the Sacred Valley toward Machu Picchu Pueblo.
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Step 3
Arrival in Aguas Calientes
- Arrive in the town below Machu Picchu and get ready for the citadel.
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Step 4
Guided Tour of Machu Picchu
- Explore the Inca sanctuary with a professional guide: its history and its architecture.
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Step 5
Free Time at Machu Picchu
- Time to walk, sit down and take photographs at your own pace.
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Step 6
Return to Aguas Calientes
- Descend from Machu Picchu back to town after your visit.
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Step 7
Lunch and Leisure Time
- Enjoy lunch and free time to relax or explore Aguas Calientes on your own.
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Step 8
Train to Ollantaytambo
- Check in for your return train and get ready for the journey back.
- Travel by train through the Andean landscapes toward Ollantaytambo.
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Step 9
Arrival in Ollantaytambo and Transfer to Cusco
- Arrive in Ollantaytambo and continue by vehicle to Cusco.
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Step 10
22:30 hrs – Arrival in Cusco
- Conclude the day with arrival in Cusco and drop-off at your hotel.
What's included
- ✓ Hotel Pick up from Cusco city center
- ✓ Transportation: Roundtrip bus Aguas calientes - Machu Picchu
- ✓ English speaking tour guide
- ✓ 2 hours guided tour in Machu Picchu
- ✓ Lunch
Not included
- — Personal travel insurance
- — Gratuities
What to bring
- Original passport with an expiration date of at least 7 months. *Very important: We will request a copy with the country entry stamp in order to start the tour.
- Also valid is an identity document for entry into Peru (only for South American tourists). Important: You must receive the Andean Migration Card (TAM), which will be provided by Immigration upon entering Peru. *Very important: We will request a copy with the country entry stamp in order to start the tour.
- Warm clothing for Cusco: Layers for variable temperatures, especially at night. Such as thermal underwear, gloves, scarves, socks, and a wool hat for cold nights.
- Light and fresh clothing for Machu Picchu: Windbreaker, fleece, and t-shirts for the tour (polyester, nylon).
- Altitude sickness pills ("Soroche Pills").
- Trekking shoes or waterproof boots for your comfort; sneakers with rubber or thick soles are also an excellent option.
- Rain gear: A good raincoat and rain pants (only for the rainy season).
- Extra money for drinks, tips, souvenirs, etc. (in soles or dollars).
- Swimsuit for the hot springs (optional).
Meeting point
Meeting Point in Cuzco Pick up from your hotel in Cuzco City Center
Frequently asked
How much does it cost?
US$420 per person. The price on the card is the whole price.
How long does it take?
1 Day.
What's included?
Hotel Pick up from Cusco city center, Transportation: Roundtrip bus Aguas calientes - Machu Picchu, English speaking tour guide, 2 hours guided tour in Machu Picchu, Lunch.
What's not included?
Personal travel insurance, Gratuities.
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