14–17 hours
3 languages
Mobile ticket

Highlights

Discover Machu Picchu on a full-day, all-inclusive tour. From comfortable bus and train transfers to official entrances and a certified guide, this experience is designed to provide safety, comfort, and personalized attention every step of the way. Travelers will enjoy a tour of the Sacred Valley, a scenic train ride to Aguas Calientes, and a guided tour of the legendary Inca citadel. The package includes physical and digital tickets, 24-hour assistance, a first aid kit, and door-to-door service within the assigned area. Ideal for those who want to experience Machu Picchu without complications and with the support of a professional team from the first contact until their return to Cusco.

Inclusions

What's included

Certified guide
Personalized advice and follow-up
Bus up to the Citadel of Machu Picchu and back
Digital and physical tickets
First aid
Tickets to Machu Picchu
Train ticket according to your preferred category, round trip
Round-trip bus tickets from Cusco to Ollantaytambo

What's not

Drinks, snacks and food may be included according to the train category or payment on board.

Itinerary

The experience begins early in the morning, when our guests are picked up from their accommodation or at the point agreed upon during prior arrangements. Aboard a modern tourist vehicle, we embark on a journey of approximately 2 hours and 20 minutes to the train station in Ollantaytambo. This route offers a first glimpse into the majesty of the Sacred Valley: cultivated fields that define the landscape, small Andean villages that preserve their traditional essence, and rivers that meander between imposing mountains. Every curve in the road anticipates the deep connection you will experience later with the history and geography of the place.
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Once in Ollantaytambo, our staff will be waiting to assist you and ensure a smooth check-in process. You will receive instructions on how to board the train to the town of Aguas Calientes, according to the service you have booked. The train journey takes approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes. Along the way, the landscape gradually changes: the mountains narrow, the vegetation thickens, and the river flows steadily along the way. This journey offers a moment of calm and contemplation before reaching one of the world's most iconic destinations: Machu Picchu.
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Once the train arrives in the town of Aguas Calientes, an accredited representative awaits travelers to welcome them and provide all the necessary information to continue their journey. After the meeting, the group prepares to begin the ascent to Machu Picchu, which is done on a tourist bus along a mountain road. This approximately 25-minute section allows you to enjoy the stunning natural surroundings as you advance toward the entrance to the Inca citadel.
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Once inside Machu Picchu, a guided tour of approximately three hours begins, carefully designed to offer an enriching experience, adapted to the pace of the group. Along the way, your guide will share valuable insights into the site's most iconic areas, revealing details about ancient engineering, the Andean worldview, and the profound symbolism that permeates each structure. The landscape, history, and silence of the mountains combine to create a unique connection with this ancient legacy. At the end of the tour, participants will head to the boarding point to take the bus back to the town of Aguas Calientes.
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After visiting Machu Picchu, travelers will have free time in Aguas Calientes to enjoy at their own pace. This time can be spent sampling the local cuisine, relaxing in a café, strolling through the craft market, or simply exploring the surroundings of this picturesque town surrounded by nature and mountains. At the end of this rest period, the group will meet at the train station to board the return train. The return trip to Ollantaytambo takes approximately 1 hour and 40 minutes and offers a last opportunity to contemplate the beauty of the Sacred Valley as dusk falls over the Andean landscape.
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After completing the Machu Picchu experience and returning by train to Ollantaytambo, passengers are welcomed back to begin the final journey to Cusco. The two-hour road trip offers a tranquil atmosphere, ideal for resting, reminiscing about the day, or simply enjoying the fading scenery as the sun sets. Once in Cusco, travelers are transferred to the prearranged drop-off point, marking the end of an intense and enriching day. More than a tour, it has been a profound encounter with the history, nature, and living essence of the Andes.
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Cancellation

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

Know before you go

Meeting point: If you are heading on your own, take San Pedro Square as a reference point. From there, continue along Santa Clara Street, continue along San Pedro Street, and eventually reach Hospital Street. Our offices are located at number 142, easily identifiable.
Pickup: Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the starting point.
Tickets: Tickets are redeemed at a different location from the meeting point.
Ticket type: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group size: Up to 10 travellers
Operated by: Raíces Del Valle

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

How it compares in Cusco

Its from-price is 661% above the median of the 1358 day trips we list in Cusco.
It is longer than most of them.

About Cusco

Cusco, the old Inca capital high in the Peruvian Andes, blends massive stone walls with colonial churches and is the gateway to Machu Picchu.

The Plaza de Armas is the heart of the city, framed by the cathedral and the Jesuit church of La Compañía. Inca stonework survives throughout the centre, most famously at the Qorikancha, the sun temple on which the Spanish built a monastery, and in the twelve-angled stone on Hatun Rumiyoc street. San Blas, the artisans' quarter, climbs steeply with workshops and cafés.

Top-ranked sights in Cusco: Aguas Calientes, Machu Picchu, Ollantaytambo Ruins.

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