Machu Picchu Day Trip from Cusco – Full-Day Tour
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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.
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GET TICKETSTicket 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
Ticket Information
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- One per booking
What's Included
- Professional Tour Guide (English or Spanish) for the Machu Picchu Archaeological Park Tour
- Tourist Train Ticket Ollantaytambo – Machu Picchu – Ollantaytambo (Expedition or Voyager Service)
- Transportation from Cusco Hotel – Train Station – Cusco Hotel
- Machu Picchu Entrance Ticket – Choose Your Circuit (Subject to Availability of Time Slots)
- Round-trip bus service between Aguas Calientes and the Machu Picchu citadel (operated by Consettur).
What's not Included
- Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner, or other services.
- Other personal expenses.
- Tour guide in other languages – additional cost (private service).
Cancellation Policy
- All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Additional Info
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- It is the passenger’s responsibility to verify all travel dates and personal information to avoid unintentional errors in names, identification numbers, or other travel details.
- The travel agency will contact the customer to verify travel details. It is the customer's responsibility to respond and ensure that the information is correct.
- Tour start times are subject to availability. The travel agency will confirm the exact departure time once the reservation is completed.
- If your hotel is located far from the historic center, additional charges may apply depending on the location. Please consult with the operator.
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