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Full-Day Machu Picchu Tour From Cusco

14 hours

Easy

Enjoy a scenic train and bus journey to Machu Picchu for a guided tour of its history and landmarks, with free time in Aguas Calientes before returning to Cusco.
 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?
    Hotel pickup and drop-off from Cusco's historic city center to Ollantaytambo Station
    Round-trip train ticket from Ollantaytambo to Aguas Calientes
    Round-trip bus ticket from Agua Calientes to Machu Picchu
    Admission to Machu Picchu(if option selected)
    2.5-hour guided tour of Machu Picchu
    Professional Tour Guide (English, Spanish and Portuguese)
    Access to Lima Tours' office in Aguas Calientes for support and information
    Contemporary Peruvian lunch at Cafe Inkaterra Restaurant (only for the option "with lunch")
    Exclusions
      Other visits or items not specified in the itinerary
      Gratuities
      Important considerations
      • Infants must sit on your lap
      • Passport required
      • Not wheelchair accessible
      • Not stroller accessible
      • Not suitable for pets
      • No public transportation nearby
      • Infant seats unavailable
      • 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.
      • *2-Day Machu Picchu Tour -No Entrance fee or accommodation: This option allows you to issue your Machu Picchu ticket in Aguas Calientes with Lima Tours staff assistance. You must book your own hotel for one night in Aguas Calientes. The visit is the following day. All other services are included, except lunch.
      • - After your booking, it is mandatory to send to destinationservices@limatours.com.pe: hotel name and address for pickup. - For taxes purposes, it is important to send your passports copies to destinationservices@limatours.com.pe - Once you have arrived in Peru, if you have inquiries about your services (start times, pick-up points and others), incident reports (health problems and others), flight problems (delays or cancellations), contact us by our mobile emergency number and Whatsapp: (51) 923482819, or send an email to masiots@limatours.com.pe - Hotel pickup times are between 4:00 AM and 8:00 AM. The exact time will be confirmed a day before. Please wait in your hotel lobby 15 minutes before your scheduled pickup time. - Tickets are personal and non-transferable, valid only for the traveler whose details are provided at the time of booking. Tour start times are approximate and subject to change. Train departures and entry to Machu Picchu will be scheduled based on availability at the time of reservation. Entry to the citadel is organized in time slots from 6:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., with a maximum stay of 4 hours — including 2.5 hours of guided tour.
      • Pick-up from hotels located at Cusco Historic Center.
      What to bring?
        • It is recommended to bring local currency as some sites do not accept credit cards.
        • Travel accessories: sunglasses, sun block and lip balm.
        • Please remember to bring the same ID you provided to the agency, as your train and Machu Picchu admission tickets will be issued with this information.