Machu Picchu Day Trip from Cusco
- 14 hours
- 2 languages
- Instant confirmation
- Mobile ticket
Highlights
Board your selected train from Cusco or Ollantaytambo and enjoy the scenic journey to Machu Picchu. Upon arrival, our staff will assist you with the bus ride to the legendary Lost City of the Incas , where impressive terraces, ceremonial sites and breathtaking views await. At the scheduled time, return by train and transfer to your hotel in Cusco.All details are arranged: round trip railway ticket, bus up/down to the citadel, Machu Picchu admission ticket, and an incredible expert local guide. VIPAC refund cancellation Policy: if you cancel your booking before 20 days of the tour departure, we will refund 80% of the total amount. Cancellations with less than 20 days prior of the tour departure are non refundable in 100%. Due to high demand of visitors to Machu Picchu and limited capacity, we suggest to book 60 days prior. Last minute bookings, less than 60 days, can be booked on midday and afternoon shifts.
Inclusions
What's included
- Admission ticket to Machu Picchu Citadel.
- Selected round trip train ticket or bimodal bus&train service from Cusco.
- Round trip shuttle bus ticket to go up & down to the citadel from Machu Picchu town.
- Local Expert guide (The guidance is in Spanish or English)
- Pick up and drop-off from your lodging in Cusco.
What's not
- Gratuities
- Lunch
- Bottled water
Itinerary
Cusco Hotel Pickup and Transfer to Train Station Begin your adventure with a pickup from your hotel in Cusco, followed by a transfer to the train station.
Train Journey to Aguas Calientes Enjoy a scenic 1.5-hour train ride, where you can choose between various train options, such as the Expedition, Vistadome, Executive Class 360, or Voyager, each offering unique ways to take in the beautiful landscapes. Once you arrive at Aguas Calientes station, board a small bus to begin your journey up the winding road to Machu Picchu.
Discover the awe-inspiring ruins of Machu Picchu, known as the Lost City of the Incas, with its terraces, shrines, steps, and urban areas, while your expert guide walks you through the historic site. There will be time to be alone and fully embrace this magnificent wonder of the world, letting this once in a lifetime experience set in.
After your exploration, head back to Aguas Calientes station to board the train for your return trip to Cusco.
Relax and enjoy the scenic train journey back to Cusco, where your day concludes with a transfer to your hotel.
Cancellation
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Reviews
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Know before you go
- Pickup
- Pickup is included for everyone.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 15 travellers
- Operated by
- VIPAC Travel
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- MANDATORY: The Authority of Machu Picchu asks full name, passport number, date of birth, nationality details to issue the admission ticket.
- The admission ticket of Machu Picchu is NOT REFUNDABLE and date changes or amendments are NOT accepted. *If you need to change your visit date, you will need to purchase a new entrance ticket.
- Due to high demand and limited entrances to the citadel, VIPAC will issue your admission ticket on trail 2 as a priority. If it is not available, trail 3 or 1 will be provided, after prior coordination with the passenger before issuance.
- Machu Picchu Admission ticket and train tickets are included in this tour. Our sales team will send them 72 hour after paid.
- Shifts entry by hours from 6 am to 3 pm. Our shared tour considers 9 am, 10 am and 11 am shifts. If the shifts are not available, we will open a new shared tour in the next hour available. Our staff will inform you for acceptance.
- Travelers must arrive to Cusco city at least one day before Machu Picchu day tour. The authority of Machu Picchu do not accept travel date ammends of admission ticket.
How it compares in Cusco
- Its from-price is 273% above the median of the 1358 day trips we list in Cusco.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- By number of reviews it ranks 5 of 1358.
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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