Machu Picchu Full Day Tour
Location
Machu Picchu, Cusco, Peru
Duration
Full-day (Approx. 16 hours)
Tour Type
Private or shared group tour
Language
Spanish & English
Discover the magic of Machu Picchu in just one day on this unforgettable full-day tour from Cusco. Perfect for travelers with limited time, this experience offers a seamless journey to one of the Seven Wonders of the Modern World.
Your adventure begins with a hotel pick-up and a scenic drive to Ollantaytambo, where you’ll board a train through the Sacred Valley. Upon arrival in Aguas Calientes, your expert guide will take you by shuttle to Machu Picchu, where you’ll explore its temples, terraces, and breathtaking viewpoints on a guided tour.
After soaking in the history and beauty of this Incan masterpiece, you’ll return to Aguas Calientes for a delicious lunch before boarding the train back to Cusco. With transportation, tickets, and expert guidance included, this tour ensures a stress-free and enriching experience at Machu Picchu!
Itinerary
This personalized tour begins very early at 5:00 AM, with a transfer from your hotel to the Ollantaytambo train station.
At the Ollantaytambo station, we will board the train that will take us to the town of Aguas Calientes, a journey of approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes. Along the way, we will enjoy the breathtaking landscapes before reaching our destination.
Our guide will be waiting for us at the train station, and together we will head to the Machu Picchu citadel. You will be amazed by this monument, considered one of the Seven Wonders of the Modern World, connecting with the sacred energy of this archaeological marvel. Our guide will provide a detailed explanation to help you better understand the history, architecture, and magic of the Inca City of Machu Picchu.
After finishing the tour of Machu Picchu, we will return to the town of Aguas Calientes. Once there, you will have free time for lunch.
At the designated time, you must head to the train station to return to Ollantaytambo. Upon arrival in Ollantaytambo, you will board the transport service back to the city of Cusco and your hotel, concluding this wonderful experience in Machu Picchu.
Includes
- Transportation (Cusco – Ollantaytambo – Cusco)
- Round-trip train tickets
- Professional guide
- Lunch
Not Included
- Meals (except lunch in Aguas Calientes)
- Entrance to Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu Mountain
- Personal expenses
- Tips
- Travel Insurance
- Accommodation in Aguas Calientes
Preguntas Frecuentes
The tour starts at 5:00 AM with hotel pick-up in Cusco and ends around 6:30 PM, when you arrive back at your hotel.
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Yes, the tour includes the entrance ticket to Machu Picchu, as well as train and bus tickets.
It is recommended to bring a passport, comfortable walking shoes, sunscreen, a hat, a rain poncho (during rainy season), and a camera.
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Yes, lunch in Aguas Calientes is included in the tour package.
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