About this experience
This Full Day Tour Exploring Machu Picchu will take us on a charming tour of the Sacred Valley of the Incas. You will travel by train following the course of the Vilcanota River, in which you will be able to get the best views of the impressive landscapes of the cloud forest, as well as the abundant and diverse flora and fauna. Machu Picchu was one of the important cities where the Incas resided and the upper class of society resided in the Inca times. That’s why its buildings and walls are perfectly well made. Enjoy and feel the magic of the Andes and the energy of mysticism fill with magic all your experience in this impressive tour.
At a glance
- Duration: 10 hr–11 hr
Plan your experience
Set aside 10 hr–11 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
- Train to Machu Pichu with Inca Rail Company or Peru Rail Expedition train (Round trip)
- Entrances to Machu Picchu.
- Lunch
- Private guided tour in Machu Picchu.
- Buses to Machu Picchu (Round trip)
- All transfers (from and to the hotel)
Not included
- Extra night in Aguas Calientes.
- Upgrade train to the Vistadome: Extra US$ 55.00
- Tips
Itinerary and highlights
We will pick you up early from your hotel and leave for the Sacred Valley until we reach Ollantaytambo.
From Ollantaytambo, we will board our train heading to “Aguas Calientes”.
Also, in the course of the river, we will see beautiful landscapes of the Sacred Valley, arriving at “Aguas Calientes”.
Our guide will wait for you to board one of the buses that will take you to the citadel of Machu Picchu.
The guided tour will last approximately 02 hours; the guide will give you all the information about the Historical Sanctuary.
After the tour, you will have free time to explore the site and visit the other sectors of the Sanctuary on your own.
In the afternoon, we will take the train back to Ollantaytambo.
Finally, we will drop you off at your respective hotel.
Meeting and pickup information
- pick-ups can be made from any hotel located in the city center.
Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- English — Written
- Spanish — Guide
- Spanish — Written
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Waman Adventures
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.
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