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Machu Picchu Day Trip from Cusco – Full-Day Tour

Duration: 15 hours

TICKET PRICES STARTING FROM

$329

Taxes and fees will be calculated at checkout

Overview

We’ll begin with a comfortable transfer from your hotel in Cusco to the bus station. From there, you’ll travel by bus to Ollantaytambo, where you’ll board your scheduled train. Enjoy a scenic train ride through the Sacred Valley, surrounded by breathtaking Andean landscapes, until you arrive at Aguas Calientes (Machu Picchu Town). Upon arrival, you’ll be greeted by our professional guide or support staff, who will provide all the necessary instructions for your visit. Explore Machu Picchu on a 2.5 to 3-hour guided tour, learning about the fascinating history, engineering, and architecture of this iconic Inca citadel. Guided tours are offered in English or Spanish, with other languages available upon request. After the tour, you’ll have free time to enjoy lunch at one of the local restaurants in Aguas Calientes before returning to Cusco. You’ll take the train back to Ollantaytambo, then board the bus to Cusco. Upon arrival at the bus station, our transportation will take you directly to your hotel in the historic center.

Duration: 15 hours

TICKET PRICES STARTING FROM

$329

Taxes and fees will be calculated at checkout

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Ticket Options (3) Options Available

Option(s)

Machu Picchu Classic Circuit Route

Machu Picchu Tour Circuit 2: Experience Machu Picchu through the main circuit, the most popular route that allows you to capture the famous panoramic view and explore the Inca citadel’s temples, terraces, and sacred areas. Entry times are subject to availability.Pickup included

Machu Picchu Royalty Route

Machu Picchu – Circuit 3B: Machu Picchu – Circuit 3B offers a unique route through the lower section of the Inca citadel, allowing visitors to explore impressive archaeological areas such as the Temple of the Condor, the Sacred Rock, and agricultural terraces.Start Time: Tour Start Time: Depends on the selected entrance schedule to Machu Picchu. Entry times are assigned according to ticket availability.Pickup included

Machu Picchu Panoramic Route

Machu Picchu – Panoramic Route: Machu Picchu – Panoramic Route offers one of the most breathtaking experiences inside the Inca citadel. This route takes you through the main viewpoints of Machu Picchu, allowing you to capture the iconic panoramic photo with Huayna Picchu in the background. Along the way, you’ll explore terraces, temples, and sacred areas that reveal the grandeur of the Inca civilization.Pickup included

Starting from

$265

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