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Machu Picchu Tour 01 Day, Departure at 08:30 AM from Cusco

About this experience

This is the best option to visit Machu Picchu if you do not want to wake up too early.
With this option to visit Machu Picchu by train you can depart at 08:30 am from Cusco. You can visit Machu Picchu during the midday and part of the afternoon with no risk to have cloudy weather, that use to happen in the morning specially from December to March.

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  • Duration: 13 hr–15 hr

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Machu Picchu Tour 01 Day, Departure at 08:30 AM from Cusco
Pickup included

Plan your experience

Time on the tour13 hr–15 hr
Getting therePickup offeredSee pickup details
Guide languagesEnglish (live guide), Spanish (live guide)

Set aside 13 hr–15 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

What is included

  • Professional tour guide to visit the Machu Picchu Sanctuary
  • Tourist transportation from your hotel in Cusco to the Ollantaytambo train station
  • Entrance ticket to the Sanctuary of Machu Picchu
  • Round trip train ticket Ollantaytambo / Aguas Calientes town / Ollantaytambo train station
  • Transport from Ollantaytambo train station to Cusco city
  • Round trip bus ticket from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu archaeological site - Aguas Calientes

Not included

  • Tips, snacks, food
  • Entrance tickets to the Hot Springs (S/.10.00 per person)

Itinerary and highlights

In the morning 08:30 AM we will pick up you from your hotel in Cusco, to take you to Ollantaytambo train station (car trip of 1 hour and 40 minutes approx.).
Once at Ollantaytambo train station, you will board the train to go to the town of Aguas Calientes (train trip of about 2 hours). On the train journey you will enjoy beautiful and charming landscapes with mountains and jungle from southern of Peru (train snacks included).
Once you arrive to Aguas Calientes (Machu Picchu town), our staff will be waiting to take you to the bus station, where you will board the bus that makes a zigzag path to the mountain where Machu Picchu is located (bus trip of 30 minutes).
Then we will go to the entrance of Machu Picchu, where you must present your tickets and respective identification documents, from this place you will start the guided tour in the citadel of Machu Picchu, visit the main venues of the city with our guide who will give you all the information and history of Machu Picchu for approximately 2 to 3 hours, we will visit the citadel and places such as: the Main Square, the Circular Tower, the Royal Rooms, among others, on your way we invite you to open the senses and fill with the great energy that hides this majestic place. At appropiate time you will take the bus from the entrance of Machu Picchu to the town of Aguas Calientes, where you can take your lunch in one of the restaurants of the city (Lunch not included). where you can optionally visit the Hot Springs in Aguas Calientes north of the town.
At the appointed time 06:30 PM you will take the train to go back from Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo (train trip of 2 hours appox.), where our staff will be waiting for you with a board with your name to take you to the city of Cusco. Arrival time to Cusco 10:30 PM aproximately.

Meeting and pickup information

  • You can let us know the location of your accomodation

Languages and tickets

  • English — Guide
  • Spanish — Guide
  • Mobile Only

Tour operator

  • LIBERTY PERU TRAVEL

Accessibility and practical details

  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

Questions about this experience

How long is this experience?
The supplier lists a duration of 13 hr–15 hr.
What are the pickup arrangements?
You can let us know the location of your accomodation
Which guide languages are listed?
English (live guide), Spanish (live guide).
What ticket format is listed?
Mobile ticket.
What ticket age bands are listed?
Child tickets: age 5–9; Youth tickets: age 12–17; Adult tickets: age 18+. Check the practical details for participation requirements.
What is the cancellation policy?
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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