About this experience
Wanting to visit The Sanctuary of Machu Picchu but don’t have enough time? Don’t worry, we have the perfect itinerary. Relax and choose the best schedule to start and end your trip with the type of train that suits you. Get ready for an unforgettable experience, enjoy the best day of your life around Machu Picchu.
At a glance
- Duration: 14 min–16 min
Plan your experience
Set aside 14 min–16 min 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
- Machu Picchu tour guide
- Accomodation: 1 night stay in Aguas Calientes (private bath & hot shower)
- Roundtrip Bus Ticket up to Machu Picchu
- Round Trip Train: From Ollantaytambo to Aguas Calientes on the Expedition or Vistadome
- Round Trip Transport: private round trip tour transport from hostel to Ollantaytambo
- Entrance fee to Machu Picchu
Not included
- Travel insurance
- Meals
- Optional Activities (ie. Hot springs, Huayna picchu, Machu Picchu Mountain)
- Tips for guides
Itinerary and highlights
We start the day by picking you up from your hostel or hotel according to when your train ticket is booked for. The journey takes around 1 hour and 43 minutes to Aguas Calientes train station, where one of our representatives will be waiting for you holding a sign with your name on it ready to take you to your accommodation.
One of our representatives will be waiting for you at the Aguas Calientes train station ready to meet you. Once the representative has picked you up, they will take you to the Machu Picchu bus station.
The tour through the temples, houses, agricultural terraces, patios and every corner of Machu Picchu will leave you speechless. After the guided tour you will have your own free time to keep exploring the site, take more amazing pictures, or just enjoy the mystic calm of Machu Picchu.
Meeting and pickup information
- Our pick ups are from well-known accommodations that have easy access for our transport team. Alternatively, we may arrange the night before at the briefing to meet out transport team at the agreed time at some other nearby and easy location. (For example: At our main Office, Ukukus Hostel, main plaza of Cusco etc.)
Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- Spanish — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Ukukus Travel***
Accessibility and practical details
- Service animals allowed
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
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