About this experience
Discover Machu Picchu on a family-focused private tour designed especially for travelers with children.
- 08:30 AM departure from Cusco — no 3–4 AM wake-up calls
- Well-rested children = happier, more enjoyable visit
- Fun stop in a traditional chichería, where kids can play Sapo, feed guinea pigs, and experience Andean culture
- Visit Machu Picchu after noon, at the same time as luxury Hiram Bingham guests — no crowds, relaxed atmosphere
- Private guide, flexible pace, and personalized attention for the whole family
The most comfortable and stress-free way to experience Machu Picchu with children.
Intimate Group Experience: Escape the crowds and enjoy a more personalized tour of Machu Picchu.
Comprehensive Exploration: Embark on a guided tour like no other. Our knowledgeable guides will take you on the largest route available, ensuring you have the opportunity to explore every captivating corner of Machu Picchu.
At a glance
- Duration: 12 hr–14 hr
- Private experience
Plan your experience
Set aside 12 hr–14 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.
Before you go
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
- We will need passport copies to start booking your tickets.
Local guides to help you plan
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What is included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Visit to a traditional chicheria to play Sapo and pet guinea pigs
- Round-trip private transfer
- Professional private guide
- Up & Down Bus tickets to Machu Picchu
- Machu Picchu entry tickets
- Round Trip Train Tickets
Not included
- Is recomended get something in Ollantaytambo to enjoy on the train
Itinerary and highlights
Guests are picked up from their hotel in Cusco or the Sacred Valley and driven to Ollantaytambo train station for your onward journey.
The train departs Ollantaytambo at 6:40 AM, arriving in Machu Picchu Town (Aguas Calientes) at approximately 8:00 AM.
Our office staff will be waiting for you and will escort you to our office, where you will meet your guide. Once the group is ready, you will board the bus for a 25-minute ride to the Machu Picchu entrance, where you will have a final opportunity to use the restrooms before entering the site.
Inside Machu Picchu, you will enjoy a 2.5-hour guided tour of the citadel with a professional guide, after which you will take the bus back down to the town of Aguas Calientes.
You will return to our office, located next to the bus stop, and from there we will accompany you to the train station and assist you with boarding your 2:30 PM train which takes about 1 hour and 40 minutes to reach Ollantaytambo.
Our team will be waiting in the train station to transfer you back to your hotel.
Meeting and pickup information
- We pick up from all hotels in Cusco City or Sacred Valley
Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- Spanish — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Peru Private Tours
Accessibility and practical details
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
- We will need passport copies to start booking your tickets.
Cancellation policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
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