Discover the Inca citadel of Machu Picchu in a single day by bus and train departing from Cusco city. This excursion is ideal for tourists who don’t have much time in Cusco and visitors with high expectations of good tour quality.
HIGHLIGHTS
3:50 Meeting point in Cusco city
We will pick you up from the lobby of your hotel located in the historic center of Cusco.
4:20 Bus departure from Cusco to Ollantaytambo
This bus ride takes about 1.45 hours approx. — The bus will drop you off at the Ollantaytambo train station.
6:10 Board your train in Ollantaytambo
At the Ollantaytambo train station, the IncaRail team (or Peru Rail) will help you out with all the boarding process, there is nothing to worry.
6:40 Train departure from Ollantaytambo to Aguas Calientes city
This train ride lasts about 1.45 hours, during this train ride, you will see the beauty of the Andes and the high jungle. The train seats are super comfortable and the windows of the wagons are huge.
8:01 Arrival of the train at Aguas Calientes city
The train station is in the heart of Aguas Calientes city, so you won’t have any orientation problems, on top of that, the city of Aguas Calientes is super small and you will have considerable time so that you can have some breakfast.
Breakfast on your own
In the city of Aguas Calientes there are many restaurants where you can have breakfast, prices range from 15 to 25 soles per person.
9:10 Board your bus from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu citadel on your own
Aguas Calientes is the closest city to Machu Picchu, to get to the Inca citadel of Machu Picchu you have to take the Consettur company bus from Aguas Calientes city. This bus trip lasts approximately 30 minutes.
The Consettur bus station is located on the avenida Los Hermanos Ayar, very close to Manco Cápac Plaza. you can be sure you won’t get lost, you can always ask any local people.
10:00 Meet your tour Guide
At 10:00, your local Guide will be waiting for you outside the main gate of Machu Picchu.
10:10 to 12:00 Guided tour of Machu Picchu
Your local guide will explain about the most important places in Machu Picchu, which we mention below:
- The Main square
- The Sun Temple
- Temple of the Three Windows
- Temple of the Dead or Temple of Mother Earth (Pachamama)
- The Royal Residence
- The Condor Temple
- The Intihuatana
- Water sources
- Inca quarry
- Aqueducts
- Andean terraces
- Aagricultural zone
- The sacred Stone
Free time in Machu Picchu
Consider that after the guided tour of Machu Picchu, you will have some time to stay inside Machu Picchu. Consider that this is not possible sometimes, it will all depend on the park rangers.
Board your bus to return to Aguas Calientes
The buses leave from the Inca citadel of Machu Picchu toAguas Calientes city every 10 minutes.
Lunch on your own
There are many restaurants in Aguas Calientes city, choose the one that best suits you. Prices can vary from 25 Soles to 50 Soles per person.
15:40 Board your train on your own
16:12 Train departure from Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo
18:30 Board your bus — from train to bus
The IncaRail team (or PeruRail) will help you with all the boarding process, there is nothing to worry about.
20:15 Arrival to Cusco city + Transfer to your hotel
Upon your arrival in Cusco, your Driver will be waiting for you in order to take you to your hotel.
20:30 Tour ending place in Cusco
This tour ends in the lobby of your hotel in the historic center of Cusco city.
PRICE
The prices shown in the table are:
- Per person in US dollars ($).
- Indicative.
- Pple. = people.
- Group = group service, shared.
| Pple. | Type of tour | |
|---|---|---|
| Group | Private | |
| 1 | $290 – $310 | $360 |
DETAILS
| Details | Type of tour | |
|---|---|---|
| Group | Private | |
| Size (MP guided tour) | 5 a 10 pax | You and your friends |
| Schedule | 03:50 to 20:30 | |
| Days | Every day | |
| Language | English or Spanish | |
| Bus capacity: Cusco-Ollantaytambo | 30 pax | |
| Wagon capacity: Ollantaytambo-Aguas Calientes | 30-52 pax | |
| Bus capacity: Aguas Calientes-MP | 30 pax | |
| Included | Type of tour | |
|---|---|---|
| Group | Private | |
| Pick up from your hotel in Cusco | ✅ | |
| Guide for MP | ✅ | |
| Personalized service | ❌ | ✅ |
| Meal | ❌ | |
| Accommodation | ❌ | |
| Bus: Cusco-Ollantaytambo-Cusco | ✅ | |
| Bimodal train: Voyager o Expedition | ✅ | |
| Bus: Aguas Calientes-MP-Aguas Calientes | ✅ | |
| MP Ticket Llaqta circuit 1 ó 2 | ✅ | |
| Drop off at your hotel in Cusco | ✅ | |
Accessibility: This tour is not suitable for people with reduced mobility.
What do I bring?
- Original passports.
- MP tickets — digital photo is ok.
- Rain ponchos.
- Sweaters.
- Caps or hats.
- Anti-slip shoes.
- Sunglasses.
- Sunscreen.
- A bottle of water.
- Mosquito repellent.
Restrictions:
- Drones.
- Bigger backpacks than 40x35x20 cm (16x14x8 in).
- Walking sticks.
- Umbrellas.
- Tripods.
- Selfie sticks.
- Baby strollers.
- Leaning against Inca walls.
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NOTES
CANCELLATIONS
Cancellation of the tour is free as long as you do so at least 48 hours in advance, otherwise we will charge 100% of the tour price. See also our terms.
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