About this experience
Enjoy a worry-free private Machu Picchu experience with door-to-door service from your Cusco hotel. Once your reservation is confirmed, your Machu Picchu admission and round-trip train tickets are secured in advance, while we coordinate all transportation and schedules.
Explore the Inca citadel with a private Indigenous guide who shares expert local knowledge, history, and traditions. Perfect for couples, families, first-time visitors, and travelers with limited time seeking a comfortable and fully organized journey.
At a glance
- Duration: 14 hr–15 hr
- Private experience
Plan your experience
Set aside 14 hr–15 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.
Before you go
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Local guides to help you plan
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What is included
- Entry/Admission - Machupicchu
- Expedition train ticket from Ollantaytambo to Aguas Calientes.
- Expedition train ticket return to Ollantaytambo.
- Expert Indigenous Guide (2–3 hours of private guided tour in Machu Picchu).
- The Machu Picchu ticket and circuit are subject to availability. We recommend booking at least 5 months in advance.
- Private van transfer from your hotel to Ollantaytambo Train Station and back to your hotel (not a taxi-Your safety is our priority).
- Bus up and down to Machu Picchu
Not included
- Food and drinks.
Itinerary and highlights
The tour starts with pickup from your hotel in Cusco, Plaza de Armas, or any hotel in the Sacred Valley at no additional cost.
We will transfer you through the beautiful Sacred Valley to Ollantaytambo Train Station, where you will board your train to Machu Picchu.
At Ollantaytambo, you will board the tourist train for a scenic 1 hour and 40 minute journey to Aguas Calientes.
Upon arrival in Aguas Calientes, your private guide will meet you at the train station and accompany you to the shuttle bus for the 25-minute ride up to Machu Picchu.
Explore the Lost City of the Incas on a 2–3 hour private guided tour led by an expert Indigenous guide. Discover its temples, terraces, plazas, and breathtaking viewpoints while learning about the history, culture, and engineering of the Inca civilization. After the tour, enjoy free time to take photos and admire this UNESCO World Heritage Site at your own pace.
Meeting and pickup information
- We offer complimentary pickup from hotels, Airbnbs, and other accommodations located within the city of Cusco. Once your reservation is confirmed, we’ll coordinate the exact pickup time based on your accommodation’s location.
Languages and tickets
- Portuguese — Guide
- English — Guide
- Spanish — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Tunqui Expeditions
Meeting points and locations
Accessibility and practical details
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Questions about this experience
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