Aguas Calientes Machu Picchu Official Ticket Bus and Guide
Discover Machu Picchu with this all-inclusive tour, including entrance tickets, round-trip bus transportation, and an expert guide. After pickup from your hotel or Aguas Calientes train station, enjoy a scenic drive to the ancient citadel. Explore for 2.5 hours with knowledgeable guides in groups of up to 10, ensuring personalized attention while enjoying stunning views and rich Inca heritage.
Book 3–4 months in advance to secure top circuits like Circuit 2. Travelers from July to September should arrive in Aguas Calientes 1–2 days early due to high demand and limited ticket availability.
Last-minute bookings are possible but not guaranteed. If online tickets sell out, you must buy them in person. Your local team assists with tickets, schedules, and logistics.
Solo travelers may join small groups (max 4); groups of 2+ get a private guide. We’re here to make your Machu Picchu visit unforgettable!
Options
Machu Picchu Early Booking
Book 2 or 3 Months in Advance: This tour must be booked at least 2 to 3 months in advance, as MachuPicchu entry tickets sell out quickly.
We guarantee the best circuits: We guarantee the best circuits — Circuit 2 or Royalty Circuit (3) — in a small group of up to 10 people.
What's included in Aguas Calientes Machu Picchu Official Ticket Bus and Guide
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Aguas Calientes
Meet your guide at your hotel or the Aguas Calientes train station. take a 30-minute journey to Machu Picchu or meet us in the main square of Machu picchu
Aguas Calientes
This experience begins with a 30 minute bus ride to Machu Picchu. Upon arrival at the main entrance, please present your original passport and go through the security check. Then, enjoy a 20 minute walk to the upper section of Machu Picchu, where your guide will lead you to the perfect viewpoint.
Machu Picchu
Your guide will lead a 3-hour tour, sharing the rich history of the Lost Citadel. Enjoy panoramic views, explore stone temples and terraces, then return to Aguas Calientes. Last-minute bookings have limited availability. After booking, we’ll confirm which circuits and times are still open. Guides cover all circuits, but booking 3 months ahead is recommended to access the best routes. Solo travelers may join groups of up to 4. Bookings of 2 or more get a private guide. LEGAL NOTICE: Online Machu Picchu tickets often sell out months ahead. The Cultural Office in Aguas Calientes reserves 1,000 tickets daily for in-person purchase. If no online tickets are available, you must arrive one or two days early to secure entry. June, July, and most of August 2025 are sold out online. Travelers then must follow the in-person process. We will do everything possible to help you access Machu Picchu.
Inclusions
- Machu Picchu entrance ticket (See disclaimer in the description for short-notice bookings)
- 3-hour guided tour of Machu Picchu (Group tour with advance booking; otherwise, private tour only)
- Machu Picchu Roundtrip Bus from Aguas Calientes
- Assistance with ticket reservation process ( IF needed)
- Tips
- Meals
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You can choose to be picked up from a list of locations, or alternatively, have the choice to make your own way to the meeting points
Please arrive at the pick up point 15 minutes before departure time.
Additional Information
Be ready please at your hotel
Meeting Points
- We will pick you up from your hotel or the train station and transfer you to the bus station to begin your unforgettable Machu Picchu tour. If you arrive a day early, our team will contact you to arrange a meeting with your guide to review all the details for your tour day.
End Points
- You will be finishing the tour in Aguas Calientes town
Redeem
Ticket Redemption
We will sending you all the details to your email.
