About this experience
Relive the grandeur of the Lost City of the Incas with this full-day tour to the UNESCO World Heritage-listed wonder of Machu Picchu from Cusco. Travel through jungle-covered mountains on a thrilling 4-hour bus and train ride to Aguas Calientes, then follow your guide to the mountaintop citadel of Machu Picchu. Immerse yourself in the fascinating history of the ‘Lost City’ as you explore the ruins, see the Sacred Inca Terraces and admire the sacred temples of the Sun and the Condor. Afterwards, enjoy free time to hike to the Sun Gate or the Inca Bridge. Subject to availability of Machu Picchu tickets – please enquire before booking.
At a glance
- Duration: 16 hr
- Private experience
Plan your experience
Set aside 16 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.
Before you go
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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What is included
- Private transportation
- Round trip by Expedition or Vogayer tourist train and BIMODAL buses
- All Fees and Taxes
- Entrance to MachuPicchu, circuit 1 or 2, if it is sold out, circuit 3 or 4 will be offered
- Buses up and down from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu Consettur
Not included
- Expenses not mentioned in the itinerary
- Tips
- Travel insurance
Itinerary and highlights
At the agreed time, we will pick you up from your hotel and head to the train station in Ollantaytambo, where we will board the train that will take us to Aguas Calientes.
After a trip of approximately 4 hours, we will arrive at the Aguas Calientes station. There, our guide will be waiting for you to direct us to the bus station and continue for an additional 30 minutes, thus arriving at the “Historical Sanctuary of Machu Picchu”, also known as the “Lost City of the Incas”.
Once at the citadel of Machu Picchu, our guide will accompany us to show our entrance tickets and begin the tour of the entire site. For approximately 2 and a half hours.
After completing the guided tour, your guide will drop you off at an area where you can take photos and enjoy the surroundings. Then, we will return to the town of Aguas Calientes, where you will have free time for lunch. Later, we will take the train back to Ollantaytambo and Cusco. This entire round trip and return trip takes an average of 16 hours, it may be less or more depending on the train schedule which will be confirmed when you book.
Meeting and pickup information
- We will collect in the pool of the Plaza de Armas of Cusco
Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- Spanish — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- INFOCUSCO
Accessibility and practical details
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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