About this experience
description of the activity
- Pick up from hotel or meeting point from 3:40 am to 4:00 am, to travel from Cusco to the Ollantaytambo train station.
- 6:40 a.m. train Ollantaytambo - Machu Picchu trip of approximately one hour and 40 minutes, schedules (subject to availability).
- Entrance to Machu Picchu according to schedule availability, we will have approximately 2 and a half hours. PRIVATE guided tour inside the Inca citadel, at the end you will be able to stay a couple of hours to rest and take photos.
-Then we will return by bus to the town. Once in the town you can go and eat your food. Optional you can go to the thermal baths to bathe.
- According to the indicated time we will take the train to Ollantaytambo (according to available schedules).
- 20:00 pm arrival Cusco Approx. (Plaza San Francisco does not include transfer to the Hotel), the schedule may vary depending on the train departure to this point
*Schedules are subject to income and train availability.
At a glance
- Duration: 18 hr
- Private experience
Plan your experience
Set aside 18 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.
Before you go
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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What is included
- Hotel pick up service and return to the hotel
- Entrance to the citadel of Machupicchu - main circuit
- PRIVATE Professional Guide (English, Spanish)
- Bus ticket Machupicchu town - to the Archaeological Park / RT
- Transportation Cusco - Ollantaytambo train station tourist bus
- Train ticket Ollantaytambo - Machupicchu - Ollantaytambo / Tourist service
Not included
- Breakfast lunch dinner
- guide service in other languages (consult additional cost)
- Entrance to Huaynapicchu or Machu Picchu Mountain
Itinerary and highlights
Machupicchu Town where you can enjoy a unique town, where everything is done on foot, the smallest and most modern town with modern buildings surrounded by stone carvings in every corner.
Here you can eat your food and cool off in its thermal baths after a tour of the Inca city of Machupicchu.
Machupicchu or "Old Mountain"
MachuPicchu is a magical place that has impressive architecture. Its walls built with stones are more than a surprise to its visitors.
Built in the 15th century, it has a temperature that can range from -2°C to 21°C.
description of the activity
- Pick up from hotel or meeting point from 3:40 am to 4:00 am, to travel from Cusco to the Ollantaytambo train station.
- 6:40 am train Ollantaytambo - Machupicchu trip of approximately one hour and 40 minutes, schedules (subject to availability).
-10:00 am, depending on the time of visit, we can take the bus to the Inca Citadel of Machupicchu.
-11:00 Entrance to Machupicchu, we will have approximately 2 and a half hours. guided tour inside the Inca citadel, at the end you will be able to stay a couple of hours to rest and take photos.
-14:30 Approx. I will take the bus back to the town of Machupicchu.
Once in the town you can go and eat your food. Optional you can go to the thermal baths to bathe.
- At 8:20 p.m. approx. We will take the train to the town of Ollantaytambo (the schedule may vary depending on prices or availability of the Railway company).
- 11:00 pm arrival Cusco Approx. (Plaza San Francisco does not include transfer to the Hotel), the schedule may vary depending on the train departure to this point
Meeting and pickup information
- Pick-ups are made from hotels in the historic center of Cusco and surrounding areas, if you are in another location, consult costs. The start time is subject to confirmation from the operator.
Languages and tickets
- German — Guide
- Portuguese — Guide
- English — Guide
- Italian — Guide
- French — Guide
- Spanish — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Andino Tours Peru
Accessibility and practical details
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
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