About this experience
For many visitors to Peru and even South America, a visit to the Inca city of Machu Picchu is the long-anticipated highpoint of their trip. In a spectacular location, it’s the best-known archaeological site on the continent. This awe-inspiring ancient city was never revealed to the conquering Spaniards and was virtually forgotten until the early part of the 20th century.
At a glance
- Duration: 15 hr
Plan your experience
Set aside 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
What is included
- Train (Ollantaytambo - Aguas Calientes - Ollantaytambo)
- Entrance to Machu Picchu book 03 months in advance
- Bi-lingual guide (English and Spanish)
- Bus (Aguas Calientes Train Station to Machu Picchu and back)
- Cusco Hotel Transfer (Cusco - Ollantaytambo - Cusco)
Not included
- Meals
- Accommodation
Itinerary and highlights
At 4:00am hotel pick-ups will commence, so be up early and ready to go! You’ll be driven to the train station in Ollantaytambo, where you’ll catch the 6.15am train, arriving into Aguas Calientes at around 8.15am. On arrival, your guide will meet you at the train station in Aguas Calientes to take you to the bus, up to Machu Picchu. The bus ride is about 30 minutes. You should arrive to Machu Picchu at around 9:00am, and enter the site. During a tour through this magnificent place, your bilingual guide will explain all about the historic site of Machu Picchu, and you’ll visit all the major places within the lost city. The guided tour will take around 2.5 to 3 hours. Afterwards, you'll have free time to wander around and admire this awe-inspiring place on your own. It’s possible to exit the site to eat a snack at the café, and then re-enter. Your ticket is valid for the entire day.
Meeting and pickup information
- We will be picking you up from your hotel or airbnb in Cusco. Please Note: This service include pick up in private residencies, example; Airbnb or hotels that are outside the historic centre.
Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- Spanish — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Inka Explorer Viajes
Accessibility and practical details
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
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