MACHUPICCHU 1 DAY TOUR

Itinerary summary

The tour to Machupicchu starts at 05:00 h.

• Before starting the tour we will make the transfer from your hotel to the train station that can be in Cusco, Poroy or Ollantaytambo.
• After that we will depart by train to Machupicchu from the station assigned by the travel agency and in the train service chosen as can be Expedition or Vistadome.
• Once we are in Aguas Calientes we will take the bus to Machupicchu which lasts 30 minutes in an ecological bus that will leave us at the entrance to Machupicchu.
• At the entrance to Machupicchu our guide will be waiting for us to start the tour that has a guided tour of approximately 2 hours.
• After a perfect guide and happy for having visited Machupicchu we will start with the descent by bus to Aguas Calientes and we will have lunch on our own.
• In the afternoon we will board the train from Aguas Calientes to Cusco where we will be waiting for you to direct you to your hotel and in this way we will culminate this incredible tour to Machupicchu.

The tour includes

• Previous interview before the tour to clear any doubts.
• Transfers hotel - station - hotel
• Round trip train tickets in Expedition or Vistadome class.
• Round trip bus tickets from Aguas Calientes - Machupicchu - Aguas Calientes.
• Entrance ticket to Machupicchu.
• Shared tour guide in Spanish and/or English

The tour does not include

• Lunch in Aguas Calientes
• Entrance ticket to Waynapicchu
• Tips

Complete Itinerary

The tour to Machupicchu is the favorite destination of all tourists which allows you to reach one of the 7 wonders of the world, an outstanding Inca archaeological site due to its urban design, architectural design and its fine stone finish in all its constructions where the Incas took advantage of the topography of the mountain to build an imposing citadel. Its construction dates back to the XV century during the expansion of the Tahuantinsuyo by the ninth Inca Pachacutec, this tour to Machupicchu (2435 masl) that starts from Cusco and continues the journey by train in one of the luxury trains that pass through parts of the Sacred Valley until you reach Aguas Calientes and in turn you can see the starting points of the traditional Inca Trail, Once in Aguas Calientes (2040 m.a.s.l.) we will board the bus to Machupicchu where we will start our tour where through a guided tour we will know the important places that Machupicchu has such as the Temple of the Sun, the Temple of the Condor, the Temple of the 3 windows, the famous Intihuatana or sundial in a unique place surrounded by the natural environment of nature and the good energy that this unique and beautiful place has. After a fantastic tour in the afternoon we will return to Cusco city.

TOUR DESCRIPTION:

The tour to Machupicchu has as start time from 05:00 hrs.

• Prior to the tour, one day before we will have a previous interview to coordinate all the details of the tour and clear any doubts you may have about the tour. With that information the next day we will make the transfer from your hotel in Cusco to drive you to the train station available in the purchase of the tour that could be Cusco, Poroy or Ollantaytambo. We usually look for availability departing from Cusco.
• After you are on the train you will be able to have the best views of the entire Sacred Valley and its surroundings on a train ride in a luxury class for tourists and thus enjoy the entire trip on the tour you will see the 2 starting points of the traditional Inca Trail at kilometer 82 where the 4 day trek starts and the short Inca Trail at kilometer 104 where the 2 day trek starts both treks culminate at the citadel of Machupicchu. The train tour ends in Aguas Calientes (2040 masl) where the train station in Machupicchu is located.
• When you are in Aguas Calientes you will be welcomed by a person from our agency to direct you to the bus station, here you will board the bus that will take you to the main entrance of Machupicchu in a 30 minute trip, at the entrance control gate to Machupicchu the tour guide will be waiting for you and you can start with the tour.
• The guided tour will begin with a 2 hour tour approximately inside the citadel of Machupicchu where we will have details of all the majesty of the Inca culture since its discovery, the findings found and other details of everything that hides Machupicchu apart from that we will know the main places like the Temple of the Sun, the Temple of the 3 Windows, the Temple of the 3 Windows, the Temple of the Sun, the Temple of the Sun, the Temple of the 3 Windows, the Temple of the Sun, the Temple of the Sun, the Temple of the Sun, the Temple of the 3 Windows and the Temple of the Sun, the temple of the 3 Windows, the temple of the Condor, the Intihuatana and other important sites such as the residential area and the urban area, there we can also see the alpacas in a unique natural outdoor habitat ideal for a souvenir photos in Machupicchu.
• After a unique experience in Machupicchu and with the good energy we will board the bus back to Aguas Calientes in a trip of about 30 minutes and then after the descent we will take our food on our own and if you want you can shop at the craft market located in the same town.
• After that we will board the train at the time indicated on your ticket to return to the city of Cusco, for this we will let you know where will be the place of transfer by bus and to reach the city of Cusco. Upon arrival we will be waiting for you and then we will take you to your hotel in the city of Cusco and in this way we will end the tour to Machupicchu.

The tour includes

The tour to Machupicchu includes:

• Previous interview before the tour to clear any doubts.
• Entrance ticket to Machupicchu.
• Round trip train tickets (Expedition or Vistadome).
• Pick up hotel - train station - hotel
• Round trip bus tickets Aguas calientes - Machupicchu - Aguas calientes
• Shared tour guide in Spanish and/or English

The tour does not include

The tour to Machupicchu does not include:

• Lunch in Aguas Calientes
• Entrance ticket to Waynapicchu
• Tips

Recommendations

Recommendations for the tour to Machupicchu

• Carry your identity card, passport or student card.
• Comfortable shoes
• Bring rain ponchos (October - March).
• Bring extra money
• Light clothing
• Sunglasses and hat
• Mosquito repellent

The prices of the tour Machupicchu (all inclusive) in a shared service are as follows:

• Tour Machupicchu national tourist 300 USD vistadome / 360 train
• Tour Machupicchu foreign tourist 330 USD vistadome / 360 train

Ask for the discount prices for national, foreign students and The Andean Community CAN (Colombia, Ecuador and Bolivia)

The prices of the Machupicchu tour (economic) in shared service are as follows:

• Tour Machupicchu economic national tourist 240 USD expedition / voyager train
• Tour Machupicchu economic foreign tourist 270 USD expedition / voyager train

Ask for the discount prices for national, foreign students and The Andean Community CAN (Colombia, Ecuador and Bolivia)

The prices of the Machupicchu tour in a private service are as follows:

• Private Machupicchu Tour from 400 USD 

The price is based on 1 person.

The realization of a private tour allows you to:

• Choice of the type of service in Expedition, Vistadome or Hiram Bingham train types.
• Personalized guide

The prices of the Machupicchu tour in private service vary according to the number of people, language of the guide, type of train Expedition, Vistadome or Hiram Bingham, with/out tourist tickets. Consult the service that best suits your needs.