About this experience
Discover one of the most impressive places in the world: Machu Picchu. With your tour, you will explore this world wonder in one day, surrounded by unique landscapes and ancestral energy. With an expert guide, you will learn the secrets of the Inca citadel and have time to enjoy its beauty and take amazing pictures.
It's not just a destination, it's a life-changing experience.
Book now and live the adventure you always dreamed of.
At a glance
- Duration: 12 hr
Plan your experience
Set aside 12 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
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What is included
- • Professionals guides, Shared
- • Transfer train station to hotel in Cusco Private
- • Ticket of bus round trip machupicchu.
- • Transfer hotel Private / Train station.
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- • Entrance to machupicchu Sanctuary. (Subject to availability)
- • Ticket of train round trip.
Not included
- • Personal expenses
- food
Itinerary and highlights
We begin the experience by picking you up from your hotel in Cusco, followed by a 2-hour ride to the train station in Ollantaytambo. From there, you will enjoy a beautiful panoramic train ride of 1 hour and 45 minutes to Aguas Calientes. Upon arrival, our guide will accompany you on the ascent by bus to the citadel of Machu Picchu, where you will have a 2-hour guided tour exploring its temples, squares and ancient architecture.
After the tour, you will have free time to continue exploring on your own, take photos or take an optional hike to Intipunku (Sun Gate), an ancient access to the Inca Trail with spectacular views of the sanctuary. At the end, we will descend to Aguas Calientes for lunch and rest before taking the train back to Ollantaytambo. Finally, we will transfer you by private transport to your hotel in Cusco, concluding a day full of history, landscapes and mysticism.
Meeting and pickup information
- Transfer to Ollantaytambo, a short distance from Cuzco Hotel.
Languages and tickets
- Portuguese — Guide
- English — Guide
- Spanish — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Rap Travel Peru
Accessibility and practical details
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- 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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