About this experience

It’s one of the world’s most incredible archaeological sites, with a breathtaking location to match. With all that Machu Picchu has to offer, it’s easy to understand why so many are drawn to the visitor heartland of Peru. Our full day tour allow families, friend and solo travelers to enjoy one of the most incredible site on earth, carefree!

At a glance

Duration: 20 hr

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Fullday Machu Picchu tour with Expedition train

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.

Before you go

Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Please remember to bring your original document.
Passport name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants

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What is included

Guide tour in English or Spanish
Round-trip train tickets in Touristic service
Entrances to Machu Picchu
Round-trip bus tickets between Aguas Calientes and Machu Picchu
Pickup/Drop off from your accommodation in Cusco

Not included

Meals not specified in the itinerary
Extra entrances

Itinerary and highlights

Pick-up at your accommodation in Cusco at around 03:30am, and then journey by bus to the train station at Ollantaytambo for about 1h40m from Cusco. Upon arrival, we will embark on train ride towards Machu Picchu, the train ride will take about 1h40m.
Upon arrival in Aguas Calientes, our guide will be waiting for you at the train station to escort you to the bus station to take the bus up to the ruins of Machu Picchu after about 25 minutes, we will reach Machu and start the group guide tour for 2 hour. After the guided tour you can enjoy some free time to explore the outer areas independently.
You will take the bus back to Aguas Calientes by yourself.
Upon arrival in Aguas Calientes, you will have time to explore the town . Then, you will board train in the afternoon for the return journey to Ollantaytamboand bus back to Cusco. You will be arriving in Cusco around 8:30pm

Meeting and pickup information

Please confirm accommodation details in Cusco at time of booking.

Languages and tickets

English — Guide
Spanish — Guide
Mobile Only

Tour operator

PVTravels

Accessibility and practical details

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Please remember to bring your original document.
Passport name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants
Please let us know if any special dietary applies

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.

What are the pickup arrangements?

Please confirm accommodation details in Cusco at time of booking.

Which guide languages are listed?

English (live guide), Spanish (live guide).

What ticket format is listed?

Mobile ticket.

What ticket age bands are listed?

Adult tickets: age 1+. Check the practical details for participation requirements.

What is the cancellation policy?