Machu Picchu Full day

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You are one step away from seeing one of the 7 world wonders. The ruins of Machu Picchu are the main legacy of the Inca empire’s greatness and mystery in the middle of the mountains. Discover this legendary Inca sanctuary in just 1 day!

Machu Picchu Full day

Machu Picchu Classic

7 972 f.a.s.l. (2 430 m)

Nature, landscape, adventure, ruins, history

Moderate

Group tour

English & Spanish

18 hours

Aguas Calientes & Machu Picchu

Explore and discover the secrets hidden in one of the wonders with the greatest mysteries in the world. Who really built this citadel?

The day on which you’ll see the ruins of Machu Picchu will start very early, before dawn. We will pick you up from your hotel in Cusco to take you to Ollantaytambo, where you’ll take the train to Aguas Calientes.

When you arrive at the town, a guide will be waiting for you to explain in detail everything you need to know about your trip the next day.

After riding the bus to Machu Picchu we will arrive at the entrance gate, where you will begin touring this one-of-a-kind place joined by our guide at the agreed time.

The visit to the ruins of Machu Picchu will be led by acertified guide and you will be able to admire the citadel and take pictures from different angles.

You will have the option of visiting the Mountain or Huayna Picchu (purchase one of its limited places during the initial reservation).

You will walk or take a bus back to Aguas Calientes. There, you will eat lunch and take the train back to Ollantaytambo, where your ride back to Cusco waits for you.

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Why to book this tour with What a Trip?

• We pick you up from your hotel in downtown Cusco.
• We guide you on taking the train from Ollantaytambo to Aguas Calientes early.
• We pick you up at the Aguas Calientes train station upon arrival.
• You will have a guided tour (about 2 h 30 min) to the ruins of Machu Picchu + free time.
• You will have free time to buy souvenirs in Aguas Calientes while waiting for the train departure back to Cusco.
• You will be back in the city of Cusco around 8:00 pm.

• We pick you up at the hotel lobby and manage your travel on a tourist transport (2.5 h) to Ollantaytambo, where the train waits for you.
• You take the train to Aguas Calientes while enjoying views of the Sacred Valley (about 1.40 h)
• An assistant guide will wait for you upon arrival at the Aguas Calientes train station and guide you along your visit.
• You will have a short time to buy snacks at the traditional markets.
• You ride a bus from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu (20 min).
• You arrive at the entrance of the Machu Picchu ruins, where you meet the official guide.
• The guide will tell you the secrets and history of the ruins of Machu Picchu while you walk around its different stone areas and admire the landscapes (3 h).
• You return to Aguas Calientes walking down some stone stairs (about 1 h), or you can take the optional bus in approx. 20 min.
• You have free time to walk around Aguas Calientes or enjoy a local lunch.
• You will take the train back to Ollantaytambo (remember that you must be at the station 30 minutes before departure time).
• You arrive at the Ollantaytambo train station.
• You go back to Cusco on a tourist transport (about 2 h).
• Arrival in downtown Cusco around 8:00 p.m.

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