Our Machu Picchu day tour from Cusco is designed for those that are short on time or have their accommodations booked in Cusco. We begin our day early and make our way to the Sacred Valley to catch our train to Machu Picchu. Trust us, it will all be worth it once we make it to the top of the overlook and see the clouds begin to break over the City above the Clouds, Machu Picchu. It’s truly a magical and breathtaking experience! Explore the best options according to your budget, Expeditions and Hiram Bingham trains alternatives are available. Book now!
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Duration
15 Hours
Type Trip
Active & Cultural
Group Size
Private
Languages
Eng. Esp. Fr.
Season
Year Around
Difficulty
Easy
3:30h
Your VSA assistant and driver will be at your hotel at 3:30 am. Once in our private van, we head to Ollantaytambo to catch out train to the city tucked at the beginning of the amazon jungle, Aguas Calientes.
5:30h
After a 1hr and 45-minute ride with stunning views in just about every direction, we reach the city. Once there, we head towards the bus station to take a 20min ride up to the entrance of One of the Seven Wonders of the World, Machu Picchu.
8:00h
The moment we’ve all been waiting for! After a 3hr private guided tour, you have free time to solo explore until 11:30 am before making the bus line near the entrance gate to make your way back to Aguas Calientes.
12:00h
Free time to eat, explore and enjoy Aguas Calientes, one of the most magical towns in Peru.
15:30h
Train back to Ollantaytambo (1.5hr) on the way we will have the chance to see the colors of the sky changing. Arriving at the station, our driver (or bimodal) will be waiting for you with your names. Finally arrive in Cusco around 6 to 7pm.
Meals Included: No meals included
Day 1: Cusco/Ollantaytambo/Aguas Calientes/Machu Picchu/Cusco
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Starts at: Cusco
Ends in: Cusco or Sacred Valley
Total Hiking: 3hr hiking
Altitude: 3400m- 2430m – 3400m (11,152ft)
Ollantaytambo Train Station
Views of the Peruvian jungle
Town of Aguas Calientes
1 of the 7 Natural Wonders of the World
Panoramic views of Machu Picchu
Visit the Citadel: Inca Doors, Sacred Rock
Looking for more inspiration? Visit our gallery: Experience Peru. Before taking our Machu Picchu day tour from Cusco, you should take into count the following information:
The best time to visit Machu Picchu is during the dry season; this spans from May to September, with the months of June and July being the most ideal as tourism usually dips in August and September. As Machu Picchu experiences a temperate climate all year round, temperatures can become very hot during midday in May and very chilly in the evening during these months.
No large bags or backpacks are allowed inside the ruins, only small items such as cameras and umbrellas are permitted.
It is recommended to wear comfortable walking shoes, light layers, and a hat for protection against the sun's rays.
Visitors can experience immense natural beauty, explore the many terraces and agricultural sites, discover hidden temples, admire the incredible architecture and uncover stories of an ancient civilization when visiting Machu Picchu.
In general, no; however, visitors may experience altitude sickness if they ascend too quickly without proper acclimatization beforehand.
Keep your valuables safe and sound! Whether you're on the transport, or out camping, always be aware of where you leave your things and remember to take them with you when you leave. You're solely responsible for your belongings during the tour, please keep an eye out and don't let anything get left behind!
15 Hours
Peru
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$599.00 /person
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Australia
TRUSTWORTHY EXPERIENCE
From the time we arrived in Peru until the last minute that we stayed there, we were taken good care of by the VSA team! Loved how tailor-made their services are, custom-made to the time we had in Peru and the places we most wanted to experience. I look forward to visiting South America again and knowing VSA will be there to take care of absolutely everything makes us more at ease to travel there.
United States
Just WOW!
Honestly, Visit South America is one of the best companies I’ve ever booked a tour through. Awesome driver and guide, they were tons of fun very informative, and oh-so-helpful! The Bolivia trip was incredible... Thank you guys!
Canada
RELIABLE TRAVEL EXPERTS
5 stars all around! Great company, service, and transportation. They really take the anxiety and stress out of traveling as they run extremely smoothly including meals, transportation, translation, etc. Just about everything to make your trip to Cusco special. Highly Recommend!!!
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Price per person for groups of 6+ travelers. Final total depends on travelers & add-ons.
