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Living the Machu Picchu experience from Ollantaytambo is much more than a journey: it is an encounter with the history, nature and ancestral energy of the Andes. Every moment, from the panoramic train through the Sacred Valley to the sunrise in front of the Inca citadel, will connect you with one of the most fascinating civilizations in the world. Don’t miss the opportunity to discover this wonder on a personalized guided tour, designed to enjoy a comfortable, enriching and emotional tour.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Upon arrival in Aguas Calientes, our guide will be waiting for you at the station to welcome you and accompany you on this unique experience towards Machu Picchu.
Itinerary
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1Ollantaytambo
The day begins at the train station, where you embark (on your own) on a scenic journey through the Sacred Valley of the Incas, surrounded by towering mountains, cornfields and the Urubamba River accompanying the journey. The train offers privileged views, as on its way through narrow canyons and jungle landscapes, anticipating the magic that awaits in Machu Picchu.
2 hours • Admission ticket free -
2Aguas Calientes
The guide will be waiting at Aguas Calientes station to accompany you on the bus ascent to the entrance of the Inca citadel, one of the 7 wonders of the modern world. Here begins the guided private tour, where you will tour the main archaeological sectors:
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3Machu Picchu
Machu Picchu preserves some of the most impressive spaces of Inca architecture and engineering. Highlights include the Intihuatana, or “sun clock”, used to measure solstices; the Sacred Square, with the Main Temple and the Temple of Three Windows, of great ceremonial value; and the Temple of the Sun, which functioned as an astronomical observatory. Agricultural terraces demonstrate advanced Inca engineering, allowing cultivation in different climates and controlling erosion. Discovered in 1911 by Hiram Bingham, this Inca city — today a World Heritage Site and one of the Seven Wonders of the Modern World — amazes by its architectural perfection and its deep connection to the Andean worldview.
5 hours • Admission ticket free -
4Aguas Calientes
Return by bus from Machu Picchu to Aguas Calientes.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5Aguas Calientes
At the end of the visit, you will enjoy lunch in Aguas Calientes, followed by free time to stroll, buy handicrafts or rest
2 hours • Admission ticket free -
6Ollantaytambo
After this unique experience, you will have known not only one of the masterpieces of the Inca Empire, but also the deep spirituality and harmony that surround Machu Picchu. A journey full of history, mystery and natural beauty that will be forever engraved in your memory, before taking the train back to Ollantaytambo.
2 hours • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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