15 hours
2 languages
Instant confirmation
Mobile ticket

Highlights

For many visitors to Peru and even South America, a visit to the Inca city of Machu Picchu is the long-anticipated highpoint of their trip. In a spectacular location, it’s the best-known archaeological site on the continent. This awe-inspiring ancient city was never revealed to the conquering Spaniards and was virtually forgotten until the early part of the 20th century.

Inclusions

What's included

Bus from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu and back
Ticket to enter Machu Picchu
Train ticket Ollantaytambo – Aguas Calientes Ollantaytambo
Guided tour to Machu Picchu
Transport – Cusco – Ollantaytambo and back
Hotel Pickup with in the historical center of Cusco.
Professional bilingual tour guide

What's not

Meals

Itinerary

Hotel Pickup (3:55am) At 3:55am, hotel pick-ups will begin, so make sure you're up early and ready to go. You’ll be picked up from your hotel and driven to the train station in Ollantaytambo.
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Ollantaytambo Train Station (6:40am) Upon arrival at the Ollantaytambo train station, you’ll catch the 6:40am train, which will take you to Aguas Calientes. The journey will take about 1.5 hours, and you'll arrive in Aguas Calientes around 8:00am.
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Aguas Calientes (8:00am) Once you arrive at the train station in Aguas Calientes, your guide will meet you and take you to the bus for the ride to Machu Picchu. The bus ride is about 30 minutes, and you should arrive at the entrance to Machu Picchu around 8:45am.
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Machu Picchu Arrival (Around 8:45 AM) You’ll arrive at Machu Picchu around 8:45 AM. After entering, your bilingual guide will take you on a tour of the ancient city, covering all major areas, lasting about 2.5 to 3 hours. Free Time at Machu Picchu After the tour, you’ll have free time to explore on your own. Wander and enjoy the views. If you wish, exit for a snack at the café and re-enter. Your ticket is valid all day, so explore at your leisure. Optional Huayna Picchu Hike If you'd like extra adventure, hike the Huayna Picchu mountain (tickets must be booked when purchasing Machu Picchu entry). The hike takes 1.5 to 2 hours round trip and is unguided. The entrance window for Huayna Picchu is from 10:00 to 11:00 AM, so if you choose it, your guided tour will be quicker to finish in time.
Return to Aguas Calientes Once you’ve finished exploring Machu Picchu, you'll descend back to Aguas Calientes, the town named for its hot springs.
Return Train to Cusco or Ollantaytambo After your time in Aguas Calientes, you have two options for returning: You can take the 4:12 PM train directly to Cusco.
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Alternatively, you can take the 7:00 PM train to Ollantaytambo (the journey is approximately 1 hour and 40 minutes). If you take the 7:00 PM train to Ollantaytambo, a mini-bus will be waiting to take you to Cusco. The drive takes about 90 minutes.
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Cancellation

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Reviews

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Know before you go

Pickup: Pickup is included for everyone.
Tickets: Tickets are redeemed at a different location from the meeting point.
Ticket type: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group size: Up to 9 travellers
Operated by: Minka Peru Expeditions

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

How it compares in Cusco

Its from-price is 400% 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 486 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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