About this experience
Our private tour to Machu Picchu is designed to provide a premium, authentic and enriching experience. The adventure will begin with a scenic train ride, winding through stunning scenery. Once you arrive at Machu Picchu, you will be greeted by the majestic ruins that rise before you. Our expert guide will take you on an exciting tour, revealing the secrets and history behind each structure and corner of the sanctuary. We have guides in English and Spanish, who provide personalized attention, always in good spirits and creating a friendly bond with our passengers.
At a glance
- Duration: 15 hr
- Private experience
Plan your experience
Set aside 15 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
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Bring sunglasses, comfortable clothes and shoes, sunscreen, repellent, waterproof jacket, water bottle and a backpack
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What is included
- Private transportation
- Tickets
- Assistance from our agency Cuso Ya
- Professional guide in private
Not included
- Lunch
Itinerary and highlights
The historic sanctuary of Machu Picchu is one of the most important tourist attractions in the world, in Cusco. We have been working with travelers from all over the world for more than 10 years to offer unforgettable experiences and first-class service.
Aguas Calientes is the town located at the foot of the Machu Picchu mountains, it is a town dedicated to tourism, it has a restaurant and a craft market that you can visit at the entrance and exit of the train station. At the end of the Machu Picchu tour, you will have enough time in the town of Aguas Calientes to eat and buy handicrafts calmly. The time to go up and down from the town of Aguas Calientes to the sanctuary of Machu Picchu is 30 minutes each way.
The journey from Cusco to the Ollantaytambo train station is approximately 2 hours and vice versa. While the train journey from Ollanyatambo to the town of Aguas Calientes is 1 hour and a half.
In order to go and return from Machu Picchu it is necessary to do it from the train station located in Ollantaytambo. In this town we can only make the stop for this tour. However, to get to know the Ollantaytambo fortress we offer the Sacred Valley tour in which you can also get to know Maras, Moray, Pisaq, Chinchero and Urubamba
Meeting and pickup information
- We will begin our adventure by picking you up directly at your hotel to embark on a two-hour journey to the train station. There, we will board the train to Aguas Calientes, where our guide will be waiting to assist you with boarding the bus to the citadel. After a 30-minute ascent, we will enter the majestic citadel of Machu Picchu, where you will enjoy a three-hour guided tour and free time to take photographs. Finally, we will return to Aguas Calientes to enjoy lunch before taking the train back to the station, where our transport will be waiting to take you back to your hotel in Cusco
Languages and tickets
- German — Guide
- English — Guide
- French — Guide
- Spanish — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- SUNTRACE PERU
Meeting points and locations
Accessibility and practical details
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, based on availability
- The entrances to Machu Picchu are limited based on the availability of spaces
- You need to send us the name of your hotel to schedule your pick up.
- If you want to pick up from hotels in the Valley, it is necessary to contact the agency to coordinate a private transport
- Bring sunglasses, comfortable clothes and shoes, sunscreen, repellent, waterproof jacket, water bottle and a backpack
- The maximum stay time in Machu Picchu is 4 hours
Cancellation policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
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