Full-Day Machu Picchu Tour From Cusco

4.6(9)14 hBy LimaTours

About this activity

Discover Machu Picchu, one of the New 7 Wonders of the World, on an unforgettable full-day tour from Cusco. Your journey begins with hotel pickup and a scenic train ride from Ollantaytambo to Aguas Calientes, offering breathtaking views of the Andes and the Sacred Valley. Upon arrival, our staff will assist you to board the bus up to the Inca citadel, with stunning panoramas of the Urubamba River canyon along the way. At the entrance, meet your expert local guide and explore the ancient paths, terraces, and impressive engineering of this UNESCO World Heritage Site. Learn about the history, symbolism, and legacy that make Machu Picchu one of the most awe-inspiring places on Earth. After the guided tour, enjoy free time in Aguas Calientes or choose an optional traditional Peruvian lunch. Return by train at the end of the day with unforgettable memories. Transport, guidance, and entry (depending on the option selected) are all taken care of.

What's included

✓Professional Tour Guide (English, Spanish and Portuguese)
✓Round-trip train ticket from Ollantaytambo to Aguas Calientes
✓2.5-hour guided tour of Machu Picchu
✓Admission to Machu Picchu(if option selected)
✓Round-trip bus ticket from Agua Calientes to Machu Picchu
✓Contemporary Peruvian lunch at Cafe Inkaterra Restaurant (only for the option "with lunch")
✓Hotel pickup and drop-off from Cusco's historic city center to Ollantaytambo Station
✓Access to Lima Tours' office in Aguas Calientes for support and information

Not included

✕Other visits or items not specified in the itinerary
✕Gratuities

Good to know

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
To issue your Machu Picchu ticket, please send your full name (as it appears on your passport), document number, date of birth, and nationality as soon as possible. Once the ticket is issued, changes to personal information or the entry date are not allowed
IMPORTANT: We recommend not booking other activities or return flights on the same day as the Machu Picchu tour, as it typically ends between 8:00 PM and 10:00 PM.
For conservation purposes, the Ministry of Culture has established fixed circuits to visit Machu Picchu. You may be assigned Circuit 2 or 3, depending on availability.
Upon confirmation, please advise us of your arrival date in Cusco and the name and address of your accommodation to organize your pickup
The guided tour lasts about 2 hours and a half accompanied by a guide.
Lima Tours offers tourist support at their local office in Aguas Calientes: customers may use the restrooms and use lockers for keeping volumes while taking the tour
Rates do not apply to Peruvians or residents over 60 days; sales tax may be added.
For your return to the city of Cusco, please note that the waiting time at Ollantaytambo station is up to 30 minutes from the arrival of your train, before departing to Cusco.
Hotel pickup times are between 4:00 AM and 8:00 AM. The exact time will be confirmed a day before.

Cancellation policy

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

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