Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below
Overview
For those who are coming for a ‘blitz’ visit, we offer the one day tour to Machu Picchu. The whole route is done by bus and train, so no walking is needed. Except of course while visiting the ruins themselves!
What's included
Round-trip train ticket from Ollantaytambo to Machu Picchu and back
Pick-up from Cuzco hotel by bus to the train station of Ollantaytambo and back
Entrance ticket to Machu Picchu
Professional, English speaking guide
Lunch in Aguas Calientes, starting from $10
Entrance fees to the hot springs in Aguas Calientes
Bus up and down from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu (12 USD one way)
What to expect
Machu Picchu
2h
Early in the morning around 4:00 a.m. we will pick you up from your hotel in Cuzco and transfer you on a tourist bus to Ollantaytambo train station, where the train will take you to the station of Aguas Calientes in about 1.5 hours. When we arrive there, we will take the bus for about 30 minutes up to the Inca city of Machu Picchu. After leaving our backpacks (for 5 dollars), we will have free time with beautiful sights on the Machu Picchu ruins. After the free time, we are allowed to enter Machu Picchu itself for a maximum duration of 2 hours, due to new regulations. You can either join a guided tour or visit the town by yourself. During the stay, you can visit important archaeological sites such as the agricultural sector, the main plaza and the Inti Watana.
After 2 hours – at around 1 p.m. – we will take the bus back down to the town of Aguas Calientes. Here we have time to eat something (it is possible to pre-book lunch with us), and visit the little, picturesque town. In the afternoon we will board the train back to Ollantaytambo station, where we are waiting for you with transportation to Cuzco. We will be back in Cuzco around midnight.
Meeting and pickup
Pickup details
All passengers are picked up at their ho(s)tel before the start of the tour. The exact time will be told some days before the start of your tour. Make sure to be ready!
Additional information
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
