Machu Picchu in 1 Day from Cusco
This adventure will take you in one day through the finest gems the Andes has to offer. From the scenic views along the Expedition train ride to the picturesque town of Aguas Calientes, and finally the jewel-in-our-crown, the Lost City of the Incas, Machu Picchu. Our team will make sure this becomes an unforgettable tour that you’ll cherish all your life.
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Machu Picchu in 1 Day from Cusco
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What's included in Machu Picchu in 1 Day from Cusco
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Cusco
We’ll start the day early at 3:30 am, picking you up from your hotel/hostel and taking you to Ollantaytambo station. Once there, you’ll take to train to Aguas Calientes arriving at 8:20 am, where our staff will be waiting for you to take you up on bus to Machu Picchu.
Machu Picchu
From there your 2-hour guided tour begins. You’ll visit important places such as the Main Square, the Circular Tower, the Sacred Solar Clock, the Royal Quarters, the Temple of the Three Windows and the Royal Inca Cemeteries. After the Machu Picchu tour is over, you’ll have some free time to explore the Inca citadel by yourself and take pictures, walk around or just relax and enjoy the mystical views. At 14:00 pm it’s time to start making your way back down to Aguas Calientes.
Aguas Calientes
You’ll have some time to visit some shops or get some food in Aguas Calientes, until the train time back to Ollantaytambo at 6:20 pm or before (subject availability). Our staff will be waiting for you to arrive to take you back to your hotel/hostel in Cusco. Around 10:30 pm, you will be arriving back in Cusco approximately.
Inclusions
- Transport Cusco - Ollantaytambo - Cusco
- Train Expedition 05:05 or 06:10 h.
- Bus Aguas Calientes - Machu Picchu (one way)
- Billingual Tour Guide
- Machu Picchu entrance ticket
- Bus down from Machu Picchu to Aguas Calientes - $12 USD per person
- Food
- Gratuities
- 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
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Pickup and Dropoff
Choose to be picked up from a list of locations
Please arrive at the pick up point 30 minutes before departure time.
Additional Information
Passengers must be ready at the reception of their accommodation at the indicated time.
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Ticket Redemption
The day before the tour, the passengers will have a briefing with their guide, there they will be given all the entrance tickets and transportation tickets as well.
