Machu Picchu Full Day from Cusco | Circuit 2, Bus & Guide

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1. This full-day tour starts with an early morning pick-up from your hotel in Cusco around 3:30 a.m., followed by a scenic drive through the Sacred Valley to Ollantaytambo. There, you will board the 06:10 a.m. train to Aguas Calientes, arriving at approximately 07:50 a.m., where your professional guide will be waiting. You will then take a 30-minute bus ride to Machu Picchu, enjoying a 2-hour guided tour of its most iconic sites, including the Temple of the Sun, Intihuatana, and the Temple of the Three Windows. Afterward, enjoy 3–4 hours of free time to explore, take photos, or visit Aguas Calientes. In the afternoon, return by train to Ollantaytambo and continue by private transport back to Cusco. Note: Minimum 2 passengers required.

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2. Tickets to Machu Picchu often sell out months in advance through the official online system. A limited number of tickets may also be available for in-person purchase in Aguas Calientes the day before the visit, subject to availability. If online tickets are unavailable, travelers must arrive early in Aguas Calientes with their original passport. During high season, additional overnight stays may be required. Sayariq Travel has a local team in Aguas Calientes that monitors availability, provides timely guidance, and assists with any itinerary adjustments. Your guide will meet you upon arrival and support you throughout the process for a smooth experience.

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How it compares in Cusco

• Its from-price is 356% 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 512 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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