Machu Picchu Private Tour from Ollantaytambo

Sacred Valley, Peru
Duration12h
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish, Spanish
Private tourOnly your group will participate

Overview

Living the Machu Picchu experience from Ollantaytambo is much more than a journey: it is an encounter with the history, nature and ancestral energy of the Andes. Every moment, from the panoramic train through the Sacred Valley to the sunrise in front of the Inca citadel, will connect you with one of the most fascinating civilizations in the world. Don’t miss the opportunity to discover this wonder on a personalized guided tour, designed to enjoy a comfortable, enriching and emotional tour.

What's included

  • Private guided tour with bilingual guide
  • Roundtrip Scenic Train Tickets
  • Official entrance to Machu Picchu
  • Hop-on/off bus to Machu Picchu
  • Transportation to Ollataytambo train station on your own
  • Tip
  • Lunch
  • Souvenirs

What to expect

  1. Ollantaytambo
    2h
    The day begins at the train station, where you embark (on your own) on a scenic journey through the Sacred Valley of the Incas, surrounded by towering mountains, cornfields and the Urubamba River accompanying the journey. The train offers privileged views, as on its way through narrow canyons and jungle landscapes, anticipating the magic that awaits in Machu Picchu.
  2. Aguas Calientes
    30m
    The guide will be waiting at Aguas Calientes station to accompany you on the bus ascent to the entrance of the Inca citadel, one of the 7 wonders of the modern world. Here begins the guided private tour, where you will tour the main archaeological sectors:
  3. Machu Picchu
    5h
    Machu Picchu preserves some of the most impressive spaces of Inca architecture and engineering. Highlights include the Intihuatana, or “sun clock”, used to measure solstices; the Sacred Square, with the Main Temple and the Temple of Three Windows, of great ceremonial value; and the Temple of the Sun, which functioned as an astronomical observatory.
    Agricultural terraces demonstrate advanced Inca engineering, allowing cultivation in different climates and controlling erosion.
    Discovered in 1911 by Hiram Bingham, this Inca city — today a World Heritage Site and one of the Seven Wonders of the Modern World — amazes by its architectural perfection and its deep connection to the Andean worldview.
  4. Aguas Calientes
    30m
    Return by bus from Machu Picchu to Aguas Calientes.
  5. Aguas Calientes
    2h
    At the end of the visit, you will enjoy lunch in Aguas Calientes, followed by free time to stroll, buy handicrafts or rest
  6. Ollantaytambo
    2h
    After this unique experience, you will have known not only one of the masterpieces of the Inca Empire, but also the deep spirituality and harmony that surround Machu Picchu. A journey full of history, mystery and natural beauty that will be forever engraved in your memory,
    before taking the train back to Ollantaytambo.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Upon arrival in Aguas Calientes, our guide will be waiting for you at the station to welcome you and accompany you on this unique experience towards Machu Picchu.

End point

Upon arrival in Aguas Calientes, our guide will be waiting for you at the station to welcome you and accompany you on this unique experience towards Machu Picchu.

Additional information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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