About this experience
Discover Machu Picchu with our exclusive private service, designed to offer you a personalized experience in one of the wonders of the world. With the Circuit 2 ticket, the most complete tour, you can explore the most representative points of the citadel and access the viewpoint from where you get the iconic classic Machu Picchu photo.
At a glance
- Duration: 14 hr–16 hr
- Private experience
Plan your experience
Set aside 14 hr–16 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
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What is included
- Private transportation
- Pick up from your hotel or Airbnb, the same way on your return.
- Bus ticket to get on and off at the entrance of Machu Picchu.
- Professional tour guide (in English, Spanish or Portuguese).
- Tourist train tickets from Ollantaytambo to Machu Picchu and back.
- Private guided in Machu Picchu (2 hrs).
- Entrance ticket to Machu Picchu. Circuit 2 (subject to availability).
- Professional driver
Not included
- Lunch
- Breakfast
- Tips
- travel insurance
- Refreshment
Itinerary and highlights
We will pick you up at your hotel in Cusco between 4 to 6 am according to the train departure and take you by private transportation to Ollantaytambo, a trip of approximately two hours.
Upon arriving in Ollantaytambo, we will go to the train station to board the train to Aguas Calientes, the town from where you access Machu Picchu. The train trip from Ollantaytambo to Aguas Calientes takes approximately 1 hour and 40 minutes.
Upon arrival in Aguas Calientes, our accredited representative will take you to the bus station. Here you will take the bus that will take you to the citadel of Machu Picchu. The trip lasts around thirty minutes. You will arrive at the entrance of the Machu Picchu citadel according to the entry time.
When you arrive at Machu Picchu, you will go through an entry control, so we recommend bringing your original passport. After the control, our accredited guide will take you on a tour of the Machu Picchu citadel.
You will visit the most important places of Machu Picchu, temples with great significance and important sites, it will depend on the type of circuit.
After visiting all these places, you will take a bus back to Aguas Calientes, a trip of approximately 30 minutes.
You will arrive in Aguas Calientes and have enough time to have lunch or explore the picturesque town. You will enjoy about three hours of free time. Then, you will return to the train station to take the train. Depending on schedule and availability.
After a train ride for approximately 1 hour and 40 minutes. You will arrive at Ollantaytambo.
Upon arrival in Ollantaytambo our private transportation will be waiting to take you back to the city of Cusco. We will arrive between 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm according to the train return time.
Meeting and pickup information
- Send the name of your accommodation or hotel with the specific address for pickup.
Languages and tickets
- Portuguese — Guide
- English — Guide
- Spanish — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Xplora Machu Picchu Trips
Accessibility and practical details
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
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