About this experience
After breakfast at the hotel, accompanied by your Inca Trail guide, take the 25-minute shuttle bus to the Machu Picchu Inca city and enjoy a two-hour guided tour of the most important sites, such as the Temple of the Sun, the Royal Residence, the Water Mirrors, and others. Your guide will explain all the details of this Inca Empire iconic city.
Finally, at the agreed time, take the bus to the Aguas Calientes town and have lunch on your own. In the afternoon, head to the station and board your return train (15:20/18:20hrs) to Ollantaytambo. Upon arrival, our staff will be waiting to take you to your hotel in Cusco.
NOTE: We strongly recommend that you book this tour more than 2 months in advance, as otherwise we cannot guarantee tickets for the Inca Trail and Machu Picchu. Once tickets for the Inca Trail have been purchased in your name and with the tour date, Peruvian government policy doesn't allow for name or date changes, and tickets are non-refundable under any circumstances.
At a glance
- Duration: 48 hr
- Private experience
Plan your experience
Set aside 48 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
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Local guides to help you plan
Inca Trail to Machu Picchu Guide
Plan the classic Inca Trail to Machu Picchu with practical guidance on permits, the Km 82 route, timing, published access rates, and booking decisions.
Choosing the Right Train to Machu Picchu
PeruRail or IncaRail, Vistadome or Expedition, Ollantaytambo or Poroy. The trade-offs nobody explains until you're already at the station.
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
What is included
- Second day: Machu Picchu ticket, any circuit depending on availability. Not Huaynapicchu / mountain.
- Lodging in the Aguas Calientes town in a double or triple room.
- Meals: Lunch box and snacks on the first day and breakfast at the hotel on the second day.
- 3 bus tickets between Machu Picchu inca city and Aguas Calientes town.
- Tourist mobility from Cusco - Ollantaytambo Station - Cusco.
- Expedition train ticket from Ollantaytambo to Km-104 and Machu Picchu town to Ollantaytambo.
- Private English or Spanish-speaking tour guide and Basic first aid kit and oxygen bottle.
- First Day: entrance fees to the Inca Trail and Machu Picchu viewpoint (Route 1-B: upper terrace)
Not included
- Breakfast and dinner on the first day and lunch and dinner on the second day, and Travel insurance.
Itinerary and highlights
See the overview, available options and booking details for the experience schedule.
Meeting and pickup information
- We also pick you up at the hotels in the Sacred Valley of the Incas.
Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- Spanish — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Machu Picchu Hike Tours
Accessibility and practical details
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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