About this experience
This option of a 1-day tour to Machu Picchu is a great choice because you can enjoy a memorable trip starting with the pick-up from your hotel in Cusco and take you to the train station and you can enjoy one of the most beautiful train trips of World.
We take care of all the logistics so that you have an unforgettable experience.
You will have a visit in Machu Picchu with a private guide with great experience and friendly open to help you at all times.
Our services end by leaving you at the respective hotel in Cusco.
At a glance
- Duration: 17 hr
- Private experience
Plan your experience
Set aside 17 hr 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
- Tourist bus up and down Machu Picchu.
- Water bottles
- Entrance to Machu Picchu (Circuit 1, 2 or 3 according to availability).
- Professional guide (Private tour in Machu Picchu).
- Return Vistadome or Panoramic tourist train.
- Ida Expedition or Voyager tourist train.
- 24/7 assistance
- Private Transportation Cusco - Train Station
- Private transportation back to Cusco.
Not included
- Services not mentioned in the tour.
- Food not mentioned in the tour.
- Tips (Optional).
Itinerary and highlights
We begin this adventure with pickup from the hotel in Cusco around 5:00 a.m. approx. in Private transportation to go to Ollantaytambo and be able to take the Vistadome or Panoramico tourist train at 7:05 a.m. heading towards Aguas Calientes.
Upon arrival in Ollantaytambo we will discreetly board our train to Aguas Calientes or Machupicchu Pueblo, and we will embark on a wonderful trip of approximately 2 hours. where we will enjoy beautiful landscapes typical of the Sacred Valley of the Incas.
We will be arriving in Aguas Calientes around 8:50 a.m. Approx. and upon arrival our guide will be waiting for us who will welcome us and we will be able to receive detailed information about the tour to Machu Picchu, then he will give us time to have breakfast and then we will go to the bus station to go up to Machu Picchu and have a memorable moment!
Together with our private guide we will enter Machu Picchu and we will have a tour of approximately 3 hours, where we will know and learn a lot about the history and mysteries that this sacred place has kept since ancient times.
We will visit the main sectors of Machu Picchu such as the Upper Zone from where we will have a panoramic view of the citadel (Classic Photo). Then Sacred Square, Sacred Rose, Casa del Inca, Temple of the Three Windows among others.
At the end of the tour we will return to the town of Aguas Calientes.
Upon arrival in Aguas Calientes, you will say goodbye to the guide who will give you recommendations for the best restaurants so you can enjoy a delicious lunch, then we will go to the train station to board our Vistadome or Panoramic train with Live Show and return to Ollantaytambo with unparalleled enjoyment.
In Ollantaytambo or Poroy, the private transport will be waiting for you to bring you back to Cusco and leave you at your hotel.
By leaving them at their respective hotel, our services end and thank them for their preference and trust in our team.
Meeting and pickup information
- One day before the Tour to Machu Picchu we will meet at your Hotel in Cusco to provide you with detailed information about the Tour.
Languages and tickets
- Portuguese — Guide
- English — Guide
- Spanish — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Illa Kuntur Travel Agency
Accessibility and practical details
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- "Dear passenger, to ensure your visit to Machu Picchu, our agency manages the advance purchase of tickets, as availability is limited and often sells out quickly. Once purchased, these tickets do not allow for date changes or refunds, according to the policies established by the Ministry of Culture of Peru. If a change is required, a new ticket must be purchased, paying the corresponding cost to ensure access on the desired date. If you have any further queries, we are here to help you coordinate all the details of your trip."
- Before you make your reservation, we recommend checking for Machu Picchu ticket availability, as access is limited daily and usually sells out in advance.
- Quote based on 2 people. For one person only, an additional charge of USD applies."
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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