About this experience
The tour begins with a pickup from your hotel in Cusco. Then we will go by tourist bus to the Ollantaytambo train station, where you will board the train that will take you to Aguas Calientes. The duration of the train journey is 1 hour and 45 minutes. Along the way, you will be able to appreciate beautiful landscapes with extensive fields of crops, livestock, mountains and snow-capped peaks; Once you arrive at the Aguas Calientes train station, our guide will be waiting to take you to the bus station, then we will travel for 30 minutes to the Sanctuary of Machu Picchu. After entering the Inca City of Machu Picchu, the guide will begin with the guided tour of the main attractions. The tour's duration is approx. 2 hours and 30 minutes. Afterwards we will have free time to take photographs. At the end of the visit to Machu Picchu, you will return to Aguas Caliente, take the train to return to Ollantaytambo, then board the vehicle which will take you back to the City of Cusco.
At a glance
- Duration: 14 hr–16 hr
- Private experience
Plan your experience
Set aside 14 hr–16 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.
Before you go
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Local guides to help you plan
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What is included
- Pick up from your Hotel in Cusco
- Round trip bus ticket (CONSETUR)
- All Fees and Taxes
- MACHUPICCHU ticket - circuit 1, 2 or 3 (subject to availability)
- BIMODAL SERVICE (Train and bus will take you from Machu Picchu to the city of Cusco.)
- Voyager or Expedition train tickets (round trip)
- Certified tourist guide (02 and a half hours approx. In Machu Picchu)
- Transfer to your hotel in Cusco
Not included
- Lunch
Itinerary and highlights
The tour begins with pickup from your hotel in Cusco. Then we go by tourist bus to the Ollantaytambo train station, where you will board the train that will take you to Aguas Calientes. The duration of the train journey is 1 hour and 45 minutes. . Throughout the way you will be able to appreciate beautiful landscapes with extensive fields of crops, livestock, mountains and snow-capped peaks; Once you arrive at the Aguas Calientes train station, our guide will be waiting to take you to the bus station, then we will travel for 30 minutes to the Sanctuary of Machu Picchu, after entering the Inca City of Machu Picchu, the guide It will begin with the guided tour of the main attractions for an average of 02:30 hours. Afterwards we will have free time to take photographs. At the end of the visit to Machu Picchu, you will return to Aguas Caliente, take the train to return to Ollantaytambo, then board the vehicle which will take you back to the City of Cusco.
Meeting and pickup information
- We will pick you up from all hotels in cusco, a day before we will define the exact pickup time. IF your hotel is out of cusco we will contact you to coordinate your pickup,
Languages and tickets
- Portuguese — Guide
- English — Guide
- Spanish — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Naturea Peru
Accessibility and practical details
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
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