Entry tickets Culture & history Tours Guided tours Nature & adventure Landmarks & monuments Private tours Sightseeing Archaeology UNESCO sites

Discover Machu Picchu affordably with our minivan transport service. Tailor your experience at your own pace from Cusco to Hydroelectric. Budget-friendly lodging near Machu Picchu.

Highlights

• Start your Machu Picchu tour directly from Aguas Calientes.
• Choose private or group service based on your preference.
• Expert local guides bring the Inca history to life.
• Includes hotel pickup and bus transfer to the site.
• Multiple circuits and flexible entry times available.

Description

From Aguas Calientes: Machu Picchu Entry and Guided Tour We offer a complete and well-organized experience to visit Machu Picchu from Aguas Calientes, with two options: a Classic Guided Tour (Circuits 1, 2, or 3) or the Short Inca Trail Experience (Circuit 5). Option 1: Classic Guided Tour (Circuits 1, 2, or 3) The tour begins with a personalized pickup from your hotel or the train station in Aguas Calientes. You’ll board the bus for a 25-minute ride to the main entrance of Machu Picchu. After passing the checkpoint, your professional guide will lead a 3-hour tour, following the selected entry time and assigned circuit. Once the tour concludes, you'll return to Aguas Calientes by bus. Your guide will drop you off at your hotel, the train station, or another agreed meeting point. Total duration: 4 to 4.5 hours (including transportation). Option 2: Short Inca Trail + Machu Picchu (Circuit 5) Perfect for adventurous travelers looking to combine hiking with a visit to Machu Picchu. If you're staying in Aguas Calientes, we can pick you up from your hotel. You will walk approximately 2 hours to reach Km 104, the official starting point of the Short Inca Trail. Alternatively, if arriving by train from Cusco or Ollantaytambo, you can disembark directly at Km 104, where your guide will meet you. From Km 104, you'll begin a scenic hike along the ancient Inca Trail, visiting archaeological sites such as Chachabamba and Wiñay Wayna. Then, you’ll ascend to Inti Punku (Sun Gate), where you’ll enjoy breathtaking panoramic views of Machu Picchu before entering the site. After a short guided visit, you’ll take the bus back down to Aguas Calientes, where the tour ends. Total duration: 11 to 12 hours ‍♂️ Hiking distance: 10–11 km ⚠️ Difficulty: Moderate – good physical condition recommended ⚠️ Important Information Machu Picchu has fixed one-way circuits. Switching routes is not allowed once inside. Availability is limited, so select your preferred circuit when booking. If it’s not listed, it’s sold out. For the Short Inca Trail, entrance is valid only for Circuit 5, which includes access through the Sun Gate (Inti Punku) and a guided visit inside Machu Picchu. Machu Picchu Circuit Options Circuit 1 – Panoramic Ideal for wide panoramic views and photo opportunities. Requires more physical effort. 1-A: Machu Picchu Mountain 1-B: Upper Terrace 1-C: Inti Punku / Sun Gate 1-D: Inca Bridge Circuit 2 – Classic The most recommended and comprehensive route. Includes both agricultural and urban sectors. 2-A: Designed Classic 2-B: Lower Terrace Circuit 3 – Royal Focused on sacred and quieter areas. Low physical effort unless mountain options are included. 3-A: Waynapicchu Mountain 3-B: Royal Route 3-C: Great Cavern 3-D: Huchuy Picchu Circuit 5 – Short Inca Trail + Machu Picchu Exclusive for travelers arriving via the Short Inca Trail (Km 104). Includes entrance through Inti Punku and a shorter guided visit inside Machu Picchu.

Includes

Pickup from your hotel in Aguas Calientes or from the train station (for the Machu Picchu tour only). Please provide your hotel name or train arrival time when booking. Pickup from your hostel in Aguas Calientes or from Km 104 (for the Short Inca Trail option). Round-trip bus to Machu Picchu entrance (only for the Machu Picchu tour). One-way bus down from Machu Picchu (only for the Short Inca Trail option). Entrance ticket to Machu Picchu (circuit subject to availability at time of booking). Entry to the Short Inca Trail and Machu Picchu (only for the Inca Trail option). Professional guided tour: 3 hours inside Machu Picchu (for the classic tour) Full guided hike from Km 104 and visit to Machu Picchu (for the Inca Trail option)

Important Information

• Please verify your exact travel date before booking, as tickets are non-refundable and date changes are not allowed. Make sure to have valid identification documents, as the ticket must be issued with accurate personal information.

Easy cancellation

This activity is non-refundable