About this experience
A wonderful stay in the citadel of the Incas Machupicchu, a tour full of magic and dreams, our work and tourism team makes us make your visit to this archaeological center as pleasant as possible.
At a glance
- Duration: 16 hr–20 hr
Plan your experience
Set aside 16 hr–20 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.
Before you go
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Local guides to help you plan
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What is included
- Transfer from your hotel to the train station
- Transfer from the train station back to bus station Cusco
- 1 Bottle of Water per person
- Guide
- Entrance/Admission - Historic Sanctuary of Machu Picchu
Not included
- Lunch
- Breakfast and Dinner
- Hotel stay
- Gratuities
- En el caso se requiera por disponibilidad adquirir el circuito 1 a Machupicchu el pasajero pagará un adicional al paquete
Itinerary and highlights
Very early in the morning we will pick you up from your hotel in Cusco, to travel for 2 hours by car to the train station located in the town of Ollantaytambo, it is here where you will board the train that passes through the Sacred Valley of the Incas in a Fantastic journey that goes from the Andes to the jungle in Aguas Calientes, this beautiful train trip lasts 1h 45min.
Upon arrival in this small town, our representative will be waiting to assist you until you take the bus that will take you to the Archaeological Sanctuary of Machu Picchu, the trip takes 30 minutes.
Finally we will arrive at the sanctuary of Machu Picchu, open your arms and feel the magic of this millenary place, enjoy the impressive view from the Inca citadel, surely it is a moment that you looked forward to. After the unforgettable moment, our guide will start the tour that will last 2 hours so that you know in a better way the history and architecture of this wonderful place, you will also know the areas in which the citadel was divided, which despite being isolated could self hold on.
After the guided tour you can enjoy Machu Picchu in your own way, you can take photos and explore the place freely.
In the afternoon you will have time to have lunch and explore the town of Aguas Calientes, which has many restaurants and craft shops. Here we will board the train back to Ollantaytambo where our representative will wait for him with a sign and his name written on him, he will drive you to his hotel in Cusco and thus we finish our full day tour to Machu Picchu in one day.
Meeting and pickup information
- Tourists will be found by name or the tour guide will carry a flag for the tourist to identify their tour
- Passengers will be picked up at the indicated time provided, depending on where your pick-up point is located.
Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- Spanish — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- YupiTravelCusco
Accessibility and practical details
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- 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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