From Cusco: Full-Day Group Tour with Machu Picchu Entry

Andes Mountains, Peru, Peru



Explore Machu Picchu’s Inca citadel on a guided day trip by train and bus from Cusco, with admission included. Learn about its history, architecture, and natural setting from a certified local guide.

Highlights

  • Live an unforgettable and amazing experience that will take you to another era
  • Walk along the ancestral trails and relive the history of the Inca Empire
  • Connect with the nature and energy that surrounds Machu Picchu
  • Feel the mysticism that surrounds the citadel, a sacred place
  • Admire the grandiose Inca architecture, undoubtedly a masterpiece of engineering

Description

Start the adventure by picking up your accommodation within the historic center of the city of Cusco, traveling by tourist bus to the train station in Ollantaytambo (approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes).

Boarding the train to Aguas Calientes (approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes), arrival at the train station in Aguas Calientes (also known as Machu Picchu Pueblo).

Assistance from the agency to take the bus to the entrance gate of Machu Picchu (approximately 25 minutes), Guided tour of Machu Picchu (approximately 2 hours), after the guided tour, assistance to take the bus back to the town from Aguas Calientes (approximately 25 minutes), free time to have lunch on your own in one of the typical restaurants in the area, at the previously indicated time, you must be at the Aguas Calientes train station to board the train to destination to Ollantaytambo station (approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes), when you arrive at Ollantaytambo station, the bus will be waiting to take you back to your accommodation in Cusco (approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes).

Includes

Round trip by tourist transportation from your hotel to the train station.
Round trip by train (depending on the option chosen), from Ollantaytambo to Aguas Calientes.
Round trip bus trip from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu
Certified local guide
Entrance to Machu Picchu
Guided tour (depending on the option chosen)

Excludes

Food and drinks
Tips (optional)

Important Information

  • *Bring a valid passport on the day of your trip. * Pickup times depend on the train departure time, it can be at 4:00 am, 6:00 am. or 8:00 am *Hotel pickup is available within the Historic Center of Cusco. * Machu Picchu is regulated by the Peruvian government, so visitors can only stay in the citadel during the guided tour. *Please note that according to the rules, you will not be able to re-enter the citadel. * Due to the new provisions in the purchase of tickets to Machu Picchu, the supplier will inform all passengers that if they cancel their reservation, they will not be able to be refunded the percentage corresponding to the entrance ticket, (reserved route), the operator will offer alternative routes at additional cost or a full refund of the tour. * If the scheduled trains are sold out, the operator will inform of alternative schedules with additional cost. * We recommend not taking flights or buses at the end of the excursion.

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund

Frequently Asked Questions

The tour includes hotel pick-up in Cusco, transportation to Ollantaytambo train station, train tickets to Aguas Calientes, Machu Picchu entry, and a guided visit to the citadel.
The total duration is approximately 12 to 14 hours, starting early in the morning and returning to Cusco in the evening.
The tour picks up guests from their accommodations within the historic center of Cusco.
Yes, Machu Picchu tickets can be purchased independently, but this tour bundles entry and transport for convenience.
The basic guided tour includes walking along main trails of Machu Picchu; however, hikes like Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu Mountain usually require separate permits.
Bring comfortable walking shoes, water, sunscreen, insect repellent, a hat, and a rain jacket, as weather can vary in Peru.
Moderate physical fitness is recommended since the tour involves walking and exploring uneven Inca trails at Machu Picchu.
The dry season from May to September is preferred for clearer skies and better hiking conditions in Peru.
Meals are generally not included, but there will be opportunities to purchase food in Aguas Calientes or near Machu Picchu.
Visit the official Machu Picchu website or the tour provider’s site for up-to-date information on hours and ticket availability in Peru.

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