About this experience
Take a comfortable 20-minute bus ride from the town of Machu Picchu Pueblo (also known as the town of Aguas Calientes) through a road that zig zags from the foot of a mountain all the way up to the entrance of the Machu Picchu Historic Sanctuary. The bus is air-conditioned, eco-friendly and the only authorized method of transportation from the nearest town of Machu Picchu Pueblo to the entrance of the Machu Picchu ruins.
You will receive 2 tickets. One ticket to go up to Machu Picchu and another ticket to return (Round trip tickets). These are the official bus tickets that will be emailed to you and that you must PRINT and bring with you to skip the long lines at the purchasing booth. As long as you bring your printed tickets, you simply board any bus at any time within their hours of operation.
At a glance
- Duration: 30 min
Plan your experience
Set aside 30 min 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
- 1) Firstname and Surname exactly as shown in your passport(s)
- 3) Passport Number(s)
Local guides to help you plan
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What is included
- You may board any bus returning from Machu Picchu at any time during operating hours
- Seating guaranteed except for infants. No standing allowed. Everyone must take a seat.
- Transport by air-conditioned and eco-friendly bus
Not included
- Hotel drop-off
- Hotel pickup
- Entrance to Machu Picchu
- Guided tour of Machu Picchu
Itinerary and highlights
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Meeting and pickup information
- Departure Point: Machupicchu Bus Boarding Avenida Hermanos Ayar S/N Google Maps: https://goo.gl/UF8o5Z
Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- Spanish — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- MachuPicchu.Center
Accessibility and practical details
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- We will email you the electronic tickets for you to show to board bus
- You must also provide the following info
- 1) Firstname and Surname exactly as shown in your passport(s)
- 2) Date(s) of Birth
- 3) Passport Number(s)
- 4) Country that issued passport
Cancellation policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
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