Excursion in Machu Picchu

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12 to 15 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English and 2 more

The experience begins with personalized pickup from your hotel in Cusco and private transfer to the train station in Ollantaytambo. From there, you will board a panoramic train to Aguas Calientes, enjoying the breathtaking landscapes of the Sacred Valley. Upon arrival, a guide will lead you to the bus ascending the high forest to the entrance of Machu Picchu. You will enjoy a guided tour of approximately three hours of temples, terraces, squares and lesser known sectors of the sanctuary. After the visit, you will return by bus to Aguas Calientes, where you will have free time to have lunch and tour the town. You will then take the train back to Ollantaytambo, where a private transport will take you comfortably back to your hotel in Cusco.

What's Included

Official entrance tickets to Machu Picchu
Transportation from Cusco to the train station in Ollantaytambo
shuttle bus between Aguas Calientes and the entrance to Machu Picchu.
Round Trip Train Tickets
Guide in Machu Picchu and Aguas Calientes village
Tips
Lunch

Meeting and pickup

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

We pick up all our passengers directly from your hotel doorstep. Our staff is fully identified with the company logo and will be introduced mentioning your name, which facilitates your recognition. In addition, we carry out clear and efficient prior coordination to ensure punctuality and confidence at all times

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Meeting point

We are located in a central and easily accessible area: at the intersection of Avenida El Sol with Calle Carmen Kijllo, number 250. This strategic location allows our passengers to arrive comfortably, either on foot or by transport, before the start of their tour or service."

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

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Itinerary

Duration: 12 to 15 hours (approximately)
  • Machu Picchu (Pass by)

    The tour begins with the punctual pickup at the door of your hotel in Cusco, to start the journey to the train station in Ollantaytambo (1 hour and 50 minutes), according to the schedule assigned for your entrance to Machu Picchu. From Ollantaytambo, you will board a comfortable tourist train to Aguas Calientes, crossing the imposing landscapes of the Sacred Valley of the Incas, a visually enriching route surrounded by mountains, rivers and Andean vestiges. Upon arrival in Aguas Calientes, your guide will accompany you to board the tour bus (25 minutes), which ascends through the high jungle to the entrance gate to the citadel of Machu Picchu. Once inside, you will enjoy a private guided tour of approximately 2 hours 50 minutes, during which you will explore the temples, agricultural terraces, ceremonial centers and sacred structures of this wonder of the world. An unforgettable experience that will allow you to connect with the real story of Machu Picchu

    Admission ticket free
  • Aguas Calientes (Pass by)

    At the end of the guided tour in the citadel of Machu Picchu, you will board the bus back to the village of Aguas Calientes. There you will have free time to have lunch, tour its picturesque streets, visit local craft markets and enjoy the natural surroundings of this charming destination. At the scheduled time, you will take the tourist train back to Ollantaytambo, a journey that will again allow you to appreciate the majesty of the Andean landscape. Once in Ollantaytambo, a private transport will be waiting for you to transfer you safely and comfortably to your hotel in Cusco, capping an unforgettable and enriching day in Machu Picchu.

    Admission ticket free
  • Cusco (Pass by)

    Upon arrival at your hotel in Cusco, our team will bid you a cordial farewell, making sure to leave you at the door of your accommodation in complete safety and punctuality. We appreciate your trust in our services and hope that this experience in Machu Picchu has been truly unforgettable, full of history, culture and connection with the majesty of the Andean world.

    Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Explora Cusco Inka

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