12 hours
3 languages
Private tour
Mobile ticket

Highlights

Although we do our very best to adhere to the schedule listed above, this itinerary is subject to change for numerous reasons beyond our control. Reasons which may include incidents in the location where the trip will be operated, strikes, political disputes, entry or border difficulties, extreme bad weather, flight cancellations, and other unpredictable or unforeseeable circumstances which are beyond the reasonable control of our company and we not liable for such changes or amendments. On some occasions, these conditions may demand us to deviate from our original schedule, in which case we will provide the best available alternative options. And we’ll make a great experience of it! However, some extra expenses may be incurred, these extra expenditures will be covered by the client in their totality and not by our company. Finally, we recommend making your reservation at least 3 months in advance.

Inclusions

What's included

Private van transfer from the hotel to start of excursion and return
Round Trip Expedition Train tkt
Round Trip Bus ticket from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu
Tour Guide - Professional licensed guide in English or Spanish
Machu Picchu admission ticket

What's not

Travel Insurance
Meals during the excursion (accessible restaurants nearby)
souvenirs, snacks
tips

Itinerary

In order for you to have ample time to enjoy all of the beautiful Machu Picchu, we will pick you up from your hotel in Cusco early in the morning by private car headed for Ollantaytambo to catch an early train. The journey to Aguas Calientes, the town at the base of Machu Picchu, will take approximately 2 hours by private car from Cusco to Ollantaytambo and then 2 hours by train from Ollantaytambo to Aguas Calientes. Those are 4 hours filled with relaxation while taking in the stunning countryside of Peru. Once you have arrived in Aguas Calientes, we will immediately pick you up and we take a bus up to the sanctuary of Machu Picchu. Once we arrive, we’ll treat you to a first class guided tour to discover and answer your questions about the site, life and culture of its one-time inhabitants. We’ll spend a splendid 2 ½ hours exploring the ruins and pointing out evocative historical facts about the Inka that will give you a newfound appreciation for the people who once walked here. After the tour, the guide will give you direction regarding train departures so that your trip back to Cusco is comfortable and without inconveniences. Don’t worry; you’ll have plenty of time to explore and roam around Machu Picchu’s ruins on your own after the tour. When you arrive back in Cusco, we’ll pick you up from the train station and deliver you back to your hotel inspired, enlightened, and satisfied.
4 hAdmission included

Cancellation

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

Reviews

5.0

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Know before you go

Pickup: Pickup is included for everyone.
Ticket type: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Operated by: Discover Inca Planet

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Specialized infant seats are available
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

How it compares in Cusco

Its from-price is 578% 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 182 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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