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Private Machu Picchu Exploration from Cusco

About this experience

Enjoy Machu Picchu 'The lost City of the Incas' on a private full day trip. Step back in time during your exclusive tour with your private tour guide and explore the site at your heart's content, surrounded by impressive scenery and Incan history. Your tour starts with a transfer to the train station and a scenic train ride to Aguas Calientes. You will then take the bus up to Machu Picchu, where your private guide will take you on a tour around the ruins. After that, you will have enough time to explore the site on your own, before heading back to Cusco.

At a glance

  • Duration: 8 hr
  • Private experience

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Private Machu Picchu Tour
Visit Machu Picchu 'Wonder of the World' and get impressed by the architecture of the 'Lost City of the Incas'.The scenic train to Machu Picchu will make this unforgettable experience complete.
Pickup included

Plan your experience

Time on the tour8 hr
Getting therePickup offeredSee pickup details
Guide languagesEnglish (live guide), Italian (live guide), Spanish (live guide)
Tour arrangementPrivate experience

Set aside 8 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.

Before you go

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Passport name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants
  • A current valid passport is required on the day of travel

Local guides to help you plan

Machu Picchu Day Trip From Cusco

A Machu Picchu day trip from Cusco is possible, but it requires advance entry tickets, carefully matched transport, and a very early start. Use this practical guide to choose a circuit, build a realistic schedule, compar

Machu Picchu Train From Cusco Guide

Plan the Machu Picchu train from Cusco with clear advice on bimodal routes, entry tickets, train classes, timings, baggage, and booking order.

What is included

  • Professional English-speaking guide
  • All transfers and transportation on a private van
  • Excursions and tours in private service
  • Round trip Bus Aguas Calientes - Machu Picchu - Aguas Calientes
  • Local taxes
  • Round trip Expedition Train Ollantaytambo - Aguas Calientes - Ollantaytambo
  • Professional driver

Not included

  • Optional Huayna Picchu Hike: (USD$15 Per Person)
  • Gratuities

Itinerary and highlights

After picking you up in Cusco, we will take you to the train station where you will board the train to Aguas Calientes. Enjoy the scenic ride and, upon arrival, take the bus up to Machu Picchu. Once there, meet your guide and enjoy a private tour around the ruins of Machu Picchu, ‘The Lost City of the Incas.’ Learn about the fascinating history of this sacred Incan site and visit the important temples including the temple of the Sun and the Condor. Visit the aqueducts and houses and learn interesting facts about the Sacred Incan Terraces. After your tour, you will have free time to explore the place on your own. You can make use of one of the several short trek options, such as a the one to the Sun Gate for an impressive view of Machu Picchu or a visit to the Incan Bridge, a secret entrance for the Incan Army.

After you have enjoyed your visit in the best way possible, take the bus back to Aguas Calientes and the train back to Cusco. We will transfer you to your hotel.

Meeting and pickup information

  • We will also pick up travelers from Ollantaytambo (From hotels in the center)

Languages and tickets

  • English — Guide
  • Italian — Guide
  • Spanish — Guide
  • Mobile Only

Tour operator

  • Cultural Immersion Travel Peru E.I.R.L.

Accessibility and practical details

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
  • Passport name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants
  • A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
  • Very important: Please provide a scan or a picture of your passport

Cancellation policy

If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel within 6 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

Questions about this experience

How long is this experience?
The supplier lists a duration of 8 hr.
What are the pickup arrangements?
We will also pick up travelers from Ollantaytambo (From hotels in the center)
Which guide languages are listed?
English (live guide), Italian (live guide), Spanish (live guide).
What ticket format is listed?
Mobile ticket.
What ticket age bands are listed?
Child tickets: age 0–9; Adult tickets: age 10+. Check the practical details for participation requirements.
What is the cancellation policy?
If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.If you cancel within 6 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

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