Aguas Calientes Machu Picchu Official Ticket Bus and Guide

4.2
(5 reviews)

3 to 4 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English and 1 more

Discover Machu Picchu with this all-inclusive tour, including entrance tickets, round-trip bus transportation, and an expert guide. After pickup from your hotel or Aguas Calientes train station, enjoy a scenic drive to the ancient citadel. Explore for 2.5 hours with knowledgeable guides in groups of up to 10, ensuring personalized attention while enjoying stunning views and rich Inca heritage.

Book 3–4 months in advance to secure top circuits like Circuit 2. Travelers from July to September should arrive in Aguas Calientes 1–2 days early due to high demand and limited ticket availability.

Last-minute bookings are possible but not guaranteed. If online tickets sell out, you must buy them in person. Your local team assists with tickets, schedules, and logistics.

Solo travelers may join small groups (max 4); groups of 2+ get a private guide. We’re here to make your Machu Picchu visit unforgettable!

What's Included

Machu Picchu entrance ticket (See disclaimer in the description for short-notice bookings)
3-hour guided tour of Machu Picchu (Group tour with advance booking; otherwise, private tour only)
Machu Picchu Roundtrip Bus from Aguas Calientes
Assistance with ticket reservation process ( IF needed)
Tips
Meals

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

Be ready please at your hotel

OR
Meeting point

We will pick you up from your hotel or the train station and transfer you to the bus station to begin your unforgettable Machu Picchu tour. If you arrive a day early, our team will contact you to arrange a meeting with your guide to review all the details for your tour day.

End point

You will be finishing the tour in Aguas Calientes town

Itinerary

Duration: 3 to 4 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Aguas Calientes

    Meet your guide at your hotel or the Aguas Calientes train station. take a 30-minute journey to Machu Picchu or meet us in the main square of Machu picchu

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Aguas Calientes

    This experience begins with a 30 minute bus ride to Machu Picchu. Upon arrival at the main entrance, please present your original passport and go through the security check. Then, enjoy a 20 minute walk to the upper section of Machu Picchu, where your guide will lead you to the perfect viewpoint.

    30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Machu Picchu

    Your guide will lead a 3-hour tour, sharing the rich history of the Lost Citadel. Enjoy panoramic views, explore stone temples and terraces, then return to Aguas Calientes. Last-minute bookings have limited availability. After booking, we’ll confirm which circuits and times are still open. Booking 3 months ahead is recommended to access the best routes. Solo travelers may join groups of up to 4. Bookings of 2 or more get a private guide. LEGAL NOTICE: Machu Picchu online tickets often sell out months ahead. The Cultural Office in Aguas Calientes releases a limited number for in-person purchase only. August, and most of September 2025 are already sold out for online reservations. If online tickets are sold out, arrive early the day before with your passport to buy in person. In busy times, you may need 2–3 extra nights in Aguas Calientes.

    3 hours Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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