MACHU PICCHU · CUSCO
Description.
The Inca citadel of Machu Picchu, set on a ridge above the Urubamba River. We arrange the full journey from Cusco: train or trek, entrance tickets, bus up to the site and a certified local guide.
At a glance
- Duration: Full day from Cusco (approx. 15 hours). Ask us about the 2-day version with a night in Aguas Calientes.
- Difficulty: Easy to moderate. Walking on uneven stone steps.
- Altitude: Machu Picchu sits at about 2,430 m, lower than Cusco.
- Best time: April to October (dry season). Open all year.
- Group: Small groups or private service.
Highlights
- Scenic train ride through the Sacred Valley along the Urubamba River
- Guided visit of the Inca citadel with a certified local guide
- Classic postcard view from the Guardian's House area (depending on your circuit)
- Free time in Aguas Calientes before the return train
Itinerary
Early morning: Pick-up at your hotel in Cusco and drive through the Sacred Valley to Ollantaytambo station (about 1.5 hours).
Morning: Train to Aguas Calientes (about 1 hour 40 minutes), following the river from the Andes into the cloud forest. Our team meets you at the station.
Midday: Shuttle bus up to the citadel (about 25 minutes) and a guided tour of roughly 2.5 hours, following the circuit assigned on your ticket.
Afternoon: Bus back to Aguas Calientes, time for lunch and a walk through town, then the return train to Ollantaytambo.
Evening: Transfer back to your hotel in Cusco.
Included
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off in Cusco
- Round-trip tourist train (Expedition or Vistadome, on request)
- Round-trip bus Aguas Calientes – Machu Picchu
- Machu Picchu entrance ticket
- Certified bilingual guide at the citadel
Not included
- Meals
- Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu Mountain tickets (optional, limited)
- Travel insurance and tips
Good to know
- Entrance tickets are issued with your full name, passport number, date of birth and nationality, and the date cannot be changed once issued.
- Arrive in Cusco at least one day before to acclimatize and avoid missing the tour.
- Tickets and train seats sell out in high season, so book as early as possible.
- Bring your original passport, layers, rain jacket, sunscreen and water.
Plan this trip with us
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