Machu Picchu Full Day Experience from Cusco
We will pick you up from your hotel at 4:30 a.m.and transfer you to the Ollantaytambo train station, from where our train to Machu Picchu Pueblo will depart at 6:10 or 6:40 a.m. The journey will take approximately 1 hour and 50 minutes. Upon arrival at Machu Picchu Pueblo, our transportation will be waiting for you to board the bus to Machu Picchu, where we will take a two-hour guided tour. You will have free time to take photos. The train will return you to Ollantaytambo at 6:20 or 7:00 p.m. and then we will transfer you by bus to Cusco. Please arrive half an hour early at the Machu Picchu Pueblo train station. Note: Train schedules may vary depending on the time of booking and will be provided based on the availability of the train company. IMPORTANT: Visitors must leave the site within the established time and may not re-enter once they have left. Visitors and guides who do not enter and exit within the established time will be assisted upon departure by the appropriate authorities.
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Machu Picchu Full Day Experience from Cusco
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What's included in Machu Picchu Full Day Experience from Cusco
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OllantaytamboPass-by Only
At 4:30 a.m., we will pick you up from your hotel and transfer you to the train station in the town of Ollantaytambo. Here, you will board the train to Machu Picchu. You'll delight in exploring the fascinating Sacred Valley of the Incas, famous for its natural beauty, located about 15 kilometers northwest of Cusco, along the Urubamba River. The valley's proximity to Machu Picchu (just a few hours away) makes this trip through the valley part of your route to the famous Inca citadel.
Aguas Calientes
Upon arriving at the town of Aguas Calientes, our transportation staff will be waiting to give us directions, and then we'll board the bus for the ascent to the Inca citadel, Machu Picchu. The trip will take approximately 35 minutes. It's the closest town to the famous citadel of Machu Picchu, one of the world's most iconic tourist destinations. It's the perfect place to experience the perfect combination of nature and culture. It has a good infrastructure for accommodations and restaurants. Walking through the local market, you'll find products such as textiles, ceramics, jewelry, and souvenirs made by the region's inhabitants. With the nearby mountains, you'll be able to experience something beyond a simple tourist visit.
Machu Picchu
Enjoy a guided walking tour for the next two hours. This experience will give you an overview of the key landmarks and history of this enigmatic Inca center. You will also have extra time to explore this fascinating site independently, relax, and take photographs.Based on your scheduled entry time to Machu Picchu, here you will discover the historical and cultural significance of Machu Picchu. At the scheduled time, we will board the bus back to Aguas Calientes. Once in Aguas Calientes, you will have free time for lunch, (own expense) before taking the train back to Ollantaytambo for another trip back to Cusco . Important: Tickets to Machu Picchu will be assigned based on availability at the time of booking. The first option will be Machu Picchu Circuit 2 (but we suggest booking this option at least 2 to 3 months in advance). Once tickets for Machupicchu Circuit 2 are sold out, we will assign you either Machupicchu Circuit 1 or Machupicchu Circuit 3.
Inclusions
- Pickup from your hotel in the city center and return to Cusco.
- transportation from Cusco to the train station in Ollantaytambo
- Bottled water
- Professional tour guide.
- Transfer from the train station back to Cusco.
- Entrace/Admission - Santuario Historico de Machu Picchu
- Round-trip train tickets /Voyager or Expedition
- Round trip bus to the archaeological center of Machu Picchu
- Lunch
- Gratuities
- Only if it is necessary to change circuits due to availability
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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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 120 minutes before departure time.
Additional Information
In Plaza Regocijo, a member of our personal guide or transfer will meet you to go to the mobile unit and begin the tour.
Meeting Points
- In the center of Plaza Regocijo, our staff will contact you beforehand.
End Points
- - Av. El Sol N° 843 or - Av. Pachacuteq s/n, Distrito de Wanchaq, Cusco.
Redeem
Ticket Redemption
When you are picked up and meet with our staff, you will be given your entrance tickets. They may also be delivered to your hotel upon arrival, depending on time and availability. They may also be sent digitally by cell phone.
