About this experience
This tour is designed for the traveler who does not have a lot of time but would like to get the most out of their visit to Machupicchu in 1 full day. You can choose to visit all the highlights of Machupicchu on a private guided tour that will last about 2 1/2 - 3 hours
This is a flexible tour designed by you where you can visit the most important viewpoints, temples and palaces without a big group to wait for. You can visit as many places as you'd like in the 2 1/2 - 3 hours and go at your own pace.
At a glance
- Duration: 12 hr–13 hr
- Private experience
Plan your experience
Set aside 12 hr–13 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.
Before you go
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Passport numbers & Nationality:
Local guides to help you plan
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What is included
- Round trip transportation: Hotel - Cusco or Ollantaytambo Train Station - Hotel
- Entrance fees to visit Machupicchu
- Professional & Personal Assistance during your visit.
- Round trip Bus tickets: Aguas Calientes - Machupicchu - Aguas Calientes
- Train Tickets: EXPEDITION or INCA RAIL Cusco/Ollantaytambo – Aguas Calientes – Ollantaytambo/Cusco
- Machupiccchu Professional English or Spanish speaking PRIVATE guide: 2 1/2 - 3 hours
Not included
- Gratuities/Tips (recommended)
- Food and drinks
- Travel and Health Insurance
- Huaynapicchu and Montana Machupicchu tickets
Itinerary and highlights
Your tour begins from either your hotel in Cusco or the Sacred Valley, the car/bus will take to the train station in Cusco or Ollantaytambo to take the spectacular train ride to Aguas Calientes village, on the way you will see and enjoy beautiful views of Andean typical farmer’s villages, valleys, canyons, rivers, glaciers and snow capped peaks. Upon arrival reception and bus ride (25 minutes) to Machupicchu. After using the toilets, with a PRIVATE guide you will visit the most important temples, palaces, solar observatories, etc for about 2 ½ - 3 hrs. Afternoon bus ride to Aguas Calientes town and train ride back to Ollantaytambo (1 1/2 Hours) or Cusco. Reception and PRIVATE transfer to the hotel by car
Notes:
- In Machu Picchu, your professional guide or staff will be waiting for you to start your 2 1/2 - 3 hours private tour where you'll visit the most important viewpoints for your classical pictures. Some of the places you'll visit on this tour is The Temples of The Sun, The Main, The Condor, etc., The palaces of the Inca Princess, The Quarry, etc, etc
- Train times may vary according to the daily availability and season, you may leave a little earlier and be back a little bit later
Meeting and pickup information
- airbnbs
Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- Italian — Guide
- French — Guide
- Spanish — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Peru Trek 4 Good
Accessibility and practical details
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- In order to process your booking and buy all the tickets; everybody's following information is required:
- Full names:
- Passport numbers & Nationality:
- Ages:
- Birth dates:
- Gender:
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
- Re-confirmation of tour required 48 hours prior to the tour
Cancellation policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
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