Half Day Private Tour Machu Picchu Cusco Peru

5.0 (138 reviews) Cusco, Peru
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Duration14h
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish, Spanish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

READ DISCLAIMER BELOW REGARDING SHORT NOTICE (less than 2 months) and HIGH SEASON BOOKINGS BELOW

For bookings of 1 person, you may be in a group of a maximum of 4 people. All bookings of 2 or more will have their own private guide.

DISCLAIMER: Online tickets typically sell out months in advance but the Cultural Office in Aguas Calientes reserves 1000 tickets per day for in-person purchase. If online tickets are sold out, you will need to arrive very early in the morning the day BEFORE your tour to present your passport to reserve your ticket IN-PERSON. It is possible the ministry of culture will require arriving 2 days in advanced depending on how busy it is. Our team is in Aguas Calientes monitoring the situation and we will advise you on when you should arrive. We will keep you informed on your booking in case you need to change any hotel or train tickets. Your guide will meet you in Aguas Calientes and help you with this process.

Options

Car + Train

Private Car: Private Car from Cusco to Ollantaytambo. Then Train from Ollantaytambo to Aguas Calientes. Return trip included.

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Train Option

Train Option: We can prebook a train ticket for you from Ollantaytambo to Machu Picchu for additional cost.

What's included

  • Entrance to the Machu Picchu site - READ DISCLAIMER
  • Bilingual guide
  • Bus from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu site
  • Transportation to Aguas Calientes (for additional cost)
  • Food - Available at Machu Picchu for Additional Cost
  • Hotel in Aguas Calientes
  • Gratuity

What to expect

  1. 14h · Admission ticket included
    Our guides provide unparalleled service. With decades of experience, they are deeply knowledgeable about the history, ecology, and culture of the region. Whether you have an interest in the wildlife, native plants, archaeology, or local customs, they can answer your questions and tell you all about the beautiful landscape and the history of this inspiring site, which is a world-renowned part of humanity’s cultural heritage.

    If you have any special accommodations or interests, please let us know and we will make sure that you have a wonderful experience. We are here to ensure that you have an incredible trip and make memories that will last a lifetime.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

We will cooridnate the time and meet location at the Machupichu citadel 1 week in advance of the scheduled trip.

End point

We will cooridnate the time and meet location at the Machupichu citadel 1 week in advance of the scheduled trip.

Pickup details

We will schedule the pickup based on your selected options for this tour. For the Car + Train option we can pickup in Cusco. For the train option we can assist with arriving to the train station in Ollantaytambo. If this is booked without any car/train option, the meeting will be coordinated in the town of Aguas Calientes.

If no transportation add-on is selected, the meeting point for this tour is in Aguas Calientes.

Passport information is required so we can reserve your entry ticket to the site.

DISCLAIMER: Online tickets typically sell out months in advance but the Cultural Office in Aguas Calientes reserves 1000 tickets per day for in-person purchase. If online tickets are sold out, you will need to arrive by early afternoon the DAY BEFORE your tour to present your passport to reserve your ticket IN-PERSON. Your guide will meet you in Aguas Calientes and help you with this process. April and May 2025 are both sold out for advanced reservations and are requiring this process above.

Additional information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation policy

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

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