At CuscoPeru.com we have a team of experienced professionals specialized in tourism, ready to share all their knowledge and provide the best service to our travelers, making your visit to Cusco and Machu Picchu truly unforgettable. We invite you to enjoy the tour to the citadel of Machu Picchu from Cusco and recharge your energy in this magical Inca city. Feel at ease, we will have everything organized for you on this full-day trip to Cusco and Machu Picchu.
CuscoPeru.com will pick you up very early from your hotel in Cusco and comfortably transfer you to the train station in Ollantaytambo. By working with small groups, we guarantee a more exclusive, safe, and comfortable service.
At the Ollantaytambo station, you will board the train to Aguas Calientes. It is a scenic journey of approximately 1 hour and 50 minutes, during which you can enjoy stunning Andean landscapes, rivers, and mountains along one of the most beautiful routes in the Sacred Valley of the Incas.
Our guide will be waiting for you at the Aguas Calientes train station to take you to the bus terminal, where you will board the bus that will take you to the citadel of Machu Picchu. The bus goes up a zigzagging road for about 25 minutes, with views of the Urubamba River and the mountains surrounding the archaeological site, until finally reaching the Inca citadel. Once there, you will begin your guided visit of the Inca city, where you will be amazed by this monument considered one of the 7 Wonders of the Modern World. Your professional tour guide will then start the Machu Picchu tour, connecting you with the sacred and mystical side of this Archaeological Wonder so you can better understand the history, engineering, and architecture of Machu Picchu.
After finishing the tour in the citadel of Machu Picchu, you will take the bus back down to the town of Aguas Calientes. Once in Aguas Calientes, you will have free time to have lunch. At the scheduled time, you must head to the train station to return to the Ollantaytambo station. Once in Ollantaytambo, you will board the CuscoPeru.com transportation service to return to the city of Cusco and your hotel, thus ending the wonderful experience of visiting Machu Picchu in 1 day.
When you purchase the Machu Picchu Full Day tour, you will receive your entrance ticket to Machu Picchu for Circuit 2, according to availability.
To provide a personalized service, CuscoPeru.com will pick you up very early from your hotel in Cusco to begin one of the best Machu Picchu tours. This Machu Picchu tour from Cusco is designed to make the most of every moment of the day. We will travel for approximately 1 hour and 40 minutes in our private transportation to the train station located in the town of Ollantaytambo. There, you will board the train that runs through the Sacred Valley of the Incas, following a route that goes from the Andes down to the cloud forest in the town of Aguas Calientes. The train ride takes approximately 1 hour and 50 minutes. Upon arrival in this small town, our representative will be waiting for you to assist you in boarding the bus that will take you to the Archaeological Sanctuary of Machu Picchu. The bus ride takes about 25 minutes.
Once in Machu Picchu, your guide will explain the history and purpose of the main areas: the agricultural zone, the urban area, temples, and residences. The guided tour lasts between 2 and 3 hours. Inside the Machu Picchu citadel, we will explore its different sectors, how the population was distributed, and discover interesting details such as its self-sufficiency, despite being isolated from other settlements of the Inca Empire.
At the end of the Machu Picchu tour, you will take the bus back to Aguas Calientes, where you will have free time for lunch and to walk around the town, which has many restaurants and handicraft shops. There you will board the train back to Ollantaytambo, where our representative will be waiting for you with a sign with your name. Our transportation will then take you back to your hotel in Cusco, concluding our one-day Machu Picchu tour from Cusco, organized with the care and attention that distinguish a specialized Cusco-based travel agency.
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The Voyager Or Expedition Train
Guided Tour In Machu Picchu In Group.
Entrance Ticket To Machu Picchu In The Main Circuit 2 (Subject to availability).
Vistadome Or 360° Train
Guided Tour In Machu Picchu In Group.
Entrance Ticket To Machu Picchu In The Main Circuit 2 (Subject to availability).
Vistadome Observatory
Guided Tour In Machu Picchu In Group.
Entrance Ticket To Machu Picchu In The Main Circuit 2 (Subject to availability).
The Voyager Or Expedition Train.
Guided Tour In Machu Picchu Private.
Entrance Ticket To Machu Picchu In The Main Circuit 2 (Subject to availability).
Vistadome Or 360° Train
Guided Tour In Machu Picchu Private.
Entrance Ticket To Machu Picchu In The Main Circuit 2 (Subject to availability).
Vistadome Observatory
Guided Tour In Machu Picchu Private.
Entrance Ticket To Machu Picchu In The Main Circuit 2 (Subject to availability).
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Machu Picchu, A Place OF Great STORIEs.
We know you have many questions. Traveling to Machu Picchu is easy, but there are a few important things to consider to make your experience at Machu Picchu the best it can be.
Machu Picchu has 3 new circuits, each divided into routes to help you make the most of your experience. This means there are 10 different admission tickets, helping prevent overcrowding at certain points of the archaeological site. If you are interested in tours to Machu Picchu from Cusco, we recommend considering the different circuits to get the most out of your visit.
Circuit 1 offers a panoramic view of Machu Picchu, where you can take the classic postcard photo. From here, you can see several important areas of the Inca citadel. However, it is important to note that you will not be able to explore the interior of the citadel.
This circuit is divided into 4 different routes, each allowing you to visit an additional site at Machu Picchu.
Route 1-A: Machu Picchu Mountain. This ticket includes Circuit 1 as well as the hike to the summit of Machu Picchu Mountain. The hike takes approximately 3 hours, including the ascent and descent, and the time spent at Machu Picchu is 40 minutes.
Route 1-B: Upper Terrace. This ticket only includes Circuit 1, meaning a visit to the Guardian’s House area and the classic postcard photo of Machu Picchu. The guided tour lasts approximately 40 minutes.
Route 1-C: Intipunku Gate. With this ticket, in addition to following Circuit 1, you can hike up to the historic Sun Gate, which offers a privileged view of Machu Picchu and the surrounding mountains.
Route 1-D: Inca Bridge. This ticket allows you to explore the upper terrace along Circuit 1 and visit the Inca Bridge, a structure on the mountainside that connects the high jungle with Machu Picchu.
Circuit 2 is the most comprehensive and recommended option, as it covers most of the interior of Machu Picchu. It also allows you to take the iconic photo to remember your trip and gives you the opportunity to see many more archaeological sites, such as the Temple Plaza, Intihuatana, and the Sacred Rock.
Keep in mind that, because this is the most recommended circuit, demand is higher, so you should book at least 6 months in advance.
This circuit is divided into 2 different routes that allow you to visit the interior of Machu Picchu.
Route 2-A: Designed Classic. With this ticket, you can visit most of Machu Picchu and take the classic photo from the Guardian’s House. You will visit places such as the Temple of the Sun Viewpoint, the Sacred Rock, and the Temple of the Condor.
Route 2-B: Lower Terrace. This ticket also allows you to visit most of Machu Picchu, but you will not be able to access the Guardian’s House for the classic photo. However, from a terrace below the Guardian’s House, you can take a photo similar to the postcard view.
Circuit 3 follows the lower part of Machu Picchu and lets you enjoy another perspective of the Inca citadel. It also gives you access to areas reserved for Inca royalty.
Route 3-A: Huayna Picchu Mountain. This ticket allows you to explore Machu Picchu on Circuit 3 and reach the summit of Huayna Picchu Mountain. After a 2-hour ascent, you can enjoy archaeological remains at the summit.
Route 3-B: Designed Royalty. With this ticket, you will visit enclosures built exclusively for Inca royalty, but it does not include the classic Machu Picchu photo. The walk takes approximately 2 hours, during which you will immerse yourself in Inca history.
Route 3-C: Great Cavern. This ticket allows you to visit exclusive sites at Machu Picchu, such as the Temple of the Condor, the Water Mirrors, the Twelve Doorways, the Sacred Rock, and more. You will also visit the mysterious Temple of the Moon, a structure inside a natural cave on Huayna Picchu Mountain.
Route 3-D: Huchuy Picchu Mountain. With this ticket, in addition to exploring the Inca royalty sector, you can hike to the summit of Huchuy Picchu Mountain, the smaller mountain next to Huayna Picchu.
The Machu Picchu Full Day tour includes Circuit 2, subject to availability. It is the most recommended circuit because it is the most comprehensive and allows you to enjoy the most outstanding archaeological sites.
There are 9 entry times for Machu Picchu, which you can choose depending on when you arrive in Aguas Calientes.
Entry at 6, 7, 8, or 9 in the morning requires leaving Cusco very early. Keep in mind that the drive to the train station in Ollantaytambo takes 1 hour and 30 minutes. There, you will board a train to Aguas Calientes, a journey of 1 hour and 50 minutes.
If you do not like waking up very early, you can travel the day before and stay overnight in Aguas Calientes to avoid such an early start.
At these times, there are not many people, and the visit is peaceful and pleasant, offering a different perspective compared with other times. You can also see Intihuatana during these hours.
At 10 a.m., 11 a.m., noon, and 1 p.m., there are likely to be more visitors. If you were planning to take the classic photo without people around, it may be a little harder. The sun will be high in the sky, shining directly and intensely on the sanctuary. This has its own appeal, since the sky will be clear and you will be able to see Machu Picchu better.
In the afternoon, at 1 and 2 p.m., some consider these the best times to visit Machu Picchu because the sun descends between the mountains, bathing the citadel in its last rays. The scenery is perfect for photography, and the weather is cooler. You can travel on the same day without needing to stay in Aguas Calientes the night before, but remember that you will also arrive back in Cusco rather late, between 10 and 11 p.m.
You cannot bring luggage. You may only enter with a small backpack measuring 40 x 35 x 20 cm, in which you can carry small personal items.
The identification document used to register your Machu Picchu ticket.
Sunscreen, a windbreaker, a rain poncho (depending on the season), trekking shoes, insect repellent, lightweight clothing, water, sunglasses, and a hat.
Backpacks, bags, or purses larger than 40 x 35 x 20 cm are prohibited. You may not enter with food, alcoholic beverages, walking sticks, umbrellas, tripods, or drones.
Entering with animals (except guide dogs) or making graffiti is prohibited. Learn more about the restrictions at www.machupicchu.gob.pe.
You can visit Machu Picchu year-round. We recommend May through October for the pleasant weather. The rains begin in November and December, but the landscapes turn a spectacular green.
In January, February, and March, rain is frequent (low season), which means fewer people and very lush landscapes.
We recommend booking at least five or six months in advance. For Huayna Picchu, at least 3 months ahead.
Contact CuscoPeru.com to secure your ticket for Circuit 2, which sells out the fastest.
Yes, there are options from Lima and other cities that include flights, transfers, and guided tours, allowing you to enjoy the experience without logistical complications.
To secure your tickets, book at least two months in advance. Feel free to book with us for all-inclusive or Full Day tours.
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