About this experience
We offer a full-day tour to Machu Picchu from Cusco, including tourist train tickets and a private guide in Machu Picchu. This tour is ideal for those seeking a comprehensive and well-organized experience in a single day. Choose our agency with confidence: we have over 10 years of experience providing quality tourism services. We are committed to offering you 100% reliable, safe, and punctual service, ensuring that your visit is unforgettable from start to finish.
At a glance
- Duration: 19 hr 30 min
Plan your experience
Set aside 19 hr 30 min 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
Local guides to help you plan
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What is included
- Transportation from Ollantaytambo station to the city of Cusco
- Entrance ticket to the Sanctuary of Machu Picchu
- Pick up from the hotel (prior coordination of the location with the passengers)
- Professional local guide service
- Tourist Train Tickets "The Voyager" with Show on board Drama Ollantay
- Tourist transportation from the city of Cusco to the Ollantaytambo station
- Transportation from the train office in Cusco to your hotel in Cusco
- Aguas Calientes-Machu Picchu ecological bus tickets (round trip)
Not included
- Does not include food
Itinerary and highlights
Pick up from your hotel at 4:00 am.
After picking you up, we'll head to Av. el Sol to the Train Office, where you'll board the tourist bus bound for Ollantaytambo Station. (1 hour and 30 minutes journey)
Upon arrival at Ollantaytambo Station, you will board the Tourist Train that will take you to the town of Machu Picchu, "Aguas Calientes". During the train ride, you will be able to enjoy a show on board, the classic Peruvian theater "Drama Ollantay", and you will also be able to enjoy the beauty of the landscapes of the Sacred Valley. (Course of 1 hour and 40 minutes)
Upon arrival at the Aguas Calientes Station, you will have to go to the station exit, where agency staff will be waiting for you and direct you to the Ecological Bus Station to go up to Machu Picchu. (30 minute trip)
Once you arrive at the entrance to Machu Picchu, your guide will be waiting for you so you can enter the Sanctuary as a group and begin your guided tour. The tour will last approximately 3 hours, after which you will have free time to take photos.
After the guided tour, you can return to the village on any of the Eco-Friendly Buses, which depart every 10 minutes (a 30-minute journey).
You will have free time to have lunch in the village on your own or to wander around. The village is small, so it's quick and easy to navigate, and you'll find many options for lunch, from buffet restaurants, vegetarian restaurants, chicken restaurants, à la carte restaurants, menus, markets, etc. You'll even have time to visit the hot springs (admission is 20 soles, payable on-site).
At 6:30 pm you will go to the Train Station in Aguas Calientes to board the train back to the Ollantaytambo Station. (1 hour and 40 minutes journey)
Upon arrival at Ollantaytambo Station, the train staff will guide you to the departure point for the Tourist Bus from the same company, which will take you to Cusco. (1 hour and 30 minutes journey)
When you arrive at the train office in Cusco, an agency staff member will be waiting to take you to your hotel in Cusco.
Meeting and pickup information
- To make your hotel pick-up experience satisfactory, we suggest personalized coordination. You must send us the name and location of the hotel via WhatsApp at +51 984 952 521 or send an email to [email protected]
Languages and tickets
- Portuguese — Guide
- English — Guide
- Spanish — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Andean Expedition Travel Agencia de Turismo
Accessibility and practical details
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- 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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