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Machupicchu 1 full day

About this experience

The tour begins early in the morning to be able to arrive safely to Machupicchu and be able to visit it almost in its entirety. By booking with us one month in advance we will reserve one of the most extensive circuits to be able to visit Machupicchu and have a guided tour of a Approximately 2 hours, if you make the reservation with less time, please coordinate with us at the number +51 941 347 850 to reserve the best circuit available for you so that you can enjoy as much time as possible in Machupicchu.

At a glance

  • Duration: 20 hr

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Machupicchu 1 full day
Pickup included
Machupicchu 1 day (private)
Guided private service + $50: The price of $50 extra dollars is for the entire group from 2 people to 8
Duration: 30 minutes: When the tour is in private service we can take a little more time for photographs at each point.
Pickup included

Plan your experience

Time on the tour20 hr
Getting therePickup offeredSee pickup details
Guide languagesEnglish (live guide), Spanish (live guide)

Set aside 20 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.

Compare the available options before choosing: their itinerary, inclusions and pickup arrangements can differ. Check the price for your date and whole group.

Before you go

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

What is included

  • Round trip bus tickets
  • Entrance ticket to the archaeological site of Machupicchu
  • Guide in the place in Spanish-English bilingual shared service
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Round trip train tickets

Not included

  • Breakfast
  • Entrance ticket to Huaynapicchu mountain +65 $ (ask for availability)
  • Guided tour in private service + $50 dollars for the entire group
  • There are many restaurants in the town of Machu Picchu, and none require advance reservations.

Itinerary and highlights

If you have little time, we recommend the 1-day tour to enter Machu Picchu, if you have more time you can visit it in 2 in a calmer way and visit a little more of its small town that has hot springs.
In this 1-day option, you are picked up by private transportation from your accommodation in Cusco to take you to the tourist bus station that will take you to the train station, then you take the train and arrive at the town of Aguas Calientes, one person of our staff will take you to the bus station, this bus will take you to the entrance gate of the citadel of Machupicchu, after your guided tour, our guide will tell you once again about your route back to Cusco.
Due to the latest changes to Machupicchu tickets by the Peruvian government, we strongly recommend booking this tour at least 1 month in advance.
To see available dates with less time, please contact +51 941347850

It is the mountain on the construction of machupicchu to reserve this to do it with 1 or 2 months in advance since there are not many entrance tickets, extra price is $ 18 (dollars) per person.
The visit of this place is without a guide.

The Machupicchu Mountain is another Gan Mountain that is also part of the Inca Trail from where you can take wonderful photos is higher than Huayna Picchu and Machupicchu. Your visit is without a guide and with an extra price of $ 18. (dollars) per person

Meeting and pickup information

  • We strongly recommend booking at least two months in advance due to new ticket purchase laws and policies. Tickets will be purchased based on availability, giving preference to circuit 2. If it is sold out, circuit 1 will continue, and if it is sold out, circuit 3. Pick up is early in the morning around 4:00 am from any accommodation located near the historic center, (if you have questions please contact us before to organize the pick up), the pick up can also be from the airport depending on what was discussed before, we will pick you up in our private transportation that will take you to the tourist bus station from where you will go to the train station in Ollantaytambo, then you will take the train to the town of Machu Picchu called Aguas Calientes, a person from our staff will be waiting for you there to transfer you to the bus station that goes up to the top of the mountain where the archaeological group is, at the entrance gate our tour guide will be waiting to enter with you. After the tour is over, our guide will tell you how to return to the town of Aguas Calientes so you can take the train and bus back to Cusco. Upon arrival at the bus station in Cusco, our private transportation will be waiting to take you to your accommodation near the historic center of Cusco. Arrival at your Cusco accommodation is between 10:00 pm and 11:50 pm, depending on train schedule availability.

Languages and tickets

  • English — Guide
  • Spanish — Guide
  • Mobile Only

Tour operator

  • Perù Sun Moon Tour

Accessibility and practical details

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

Questions about this experience

How long is this experience?
The supplier lists a duration of 20 hr. Check your chosen tour option for its specific itinerary.
What are the pickup arrangements?
We strongly recommend booking at least two months in advance due to new ticket purchase laws and policies. Tickets will be purchased based on availability, giving preference to circuit 2. If it is sold out, circuit 1 will continue, and if it is sold out, circuit 3.
Pick up is early in the morning around 4:00 am from any accommodation located near the historic center, (if you have questions please contact us before to organize the pick up), the pick up can also be from the airport depending on what was discussed before, we will pick you up in our private transportation that will take you to the tourist bus station from where you will go to the train station in Ollantaytambo, then you will take the train to the town of Machu Picchu called Aguas Calientes, a person from our staff will be waiting for you there to transfer you to the bus station that goes up to the top of the mountain where the archaeological group is, at the entrance gate our tour guide will be waiting to enter with you.
After the tour is over, our guide will tell you how to return to the town of Aguas Calientes so you can take the train and bus back to Cusco. Upon arrival at the bus station in Cusco, our private transportation will be waiting to take you to your accommodation near the historic center of Cusco.
Arrival at your Cusco accommodation is between 10:00 pm and 11:50 pm, depending on train schedule availability.
Which guide languages are listed?
English (live guide), Spanish (live guide).
What ticket format is listed?
Mobile ticket.
What ticket age bands are listed?
Child tickets: age 6–11; Youth tickets: age 12–18; Adult tickets: age 19+; Senior tickets: age 40+. Check the practical details for participation requirements.
What is the cancellation policy?
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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