For those with limited time, the Machu Picchu Tour from Cusco by train offers a convenient option. The journey begins with an early morning hotel pick-up in Cusco. Our designated transportation will then escort you to the Ollantaytambo train station.
There, you’ll board the train destined for Aguas Calientes, where our guide awaits you with a sign bearing your name. From Aguas Calientes, we ascend to the Machu Picchu archaeological site. After a comprehensive 3-hour tour, we return to the town, allowing you time to enjoy lunch before departing.
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Experience breathtaking landscapes as you board a train from Ollantaytambo, traveling for about 1 hour 45 minutes. Marvel at the ever-changing vistas of lush fields, colorful villages, and the majestic Urubamba River winding through the Sacred Valley of the Incas.
Reach Aguas Calientes, nestled below Machu Picchu, where our Representative greets you at the railway station. Board a shuttle bus for a scenic 25-minute journey up to the archaeological wonder of Machu Picchu.
Accompanied by a knowledgeable Local Tour Guide, discover the ancient wonders of Machu Picchu, including the main square, Sun Temple, Intiwatana, Royal Rooms, Temple of the Three Windows, and Royal Incas Cemetery. Enjoy a guided tour of approximately 3 hours followed to capture breathtaking panoramic views of Machu Picchu and the most important places on it.
After descending from Machu Picchu via shuttle bus, savor a leisurely lunch at one of Aguas Calientes’ charming restaurants, offering traditional Andean and international cuisine. Optionally, indulge in a visit to the thermal baths of the Site.
Conclude your unforgettable day with a scenic train ride back to Ollantaytambo, where our driver awaits to transfer you back to Cusco.
The Machu Picchu full-day trip starts at 4:00 AM. Our transportation will pick you up at your hotel in Cusco, and we’ll head to the train station located in Ollantaytambo with a 1-hour and 30-minute ride.
At 6:10 AM, we’ll board our train bound for Machu Picchu town, where your guide will be waiting for you with a sign bearing your name.
By 8:00 AM, our guide will escort you to the main plaza where will meet with our group and with guide then will go to the bus station for a 25-minute ride up to the Machu Picchu archaeological site.
Accord your entrance ticket time you will Start the visiting, your guide will lead you on a tour of the most important areas of the lost citadel of Machu Picchu.
This circuit, determined by the entrance ticket (usually circuit 1, 2, or 3), includes sites such as the Main Plaza, the Circular Tower, the Sacred Solar Clock (Intihuatana), the Royal Quarters, the Temple of the Three Windows, houses, cellars, and a large central plaza, all connected by narrow roads and steps surrounded by terraces cut into the slope of the mountain. The tour lasts approximately 3 hours, and the specific places visited will depend on the circuit that we reserved at the moment of your booking.
After the tour, we’ll exit Machu Picchu to find the buses. There’s no fixed bus timetable or number; simply follow your guide, and the bus will take you down to Machu Picchu town for lunch time. You’ll have a variety of restaurants to choose from.
Around 15:00 hrs, you’ll board the train back to Ollantaytambo. It’s essential to arrive at the station at least half an hour before departure to avoid any inconvenience. After a 1-hour and 30-minute journey, you’ll arrive in Ollantaytambo, where the driver will be waiting to take you back to your hotel in Cusco or Urubamba (this can be personalized).
The tour will conclude at your hotel. End of services.
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“MACHUPICCHU PERU TRAVEL” is a 100% Peruvian local company and tour operator in Cusco, with many years of experience in hikes, adventure tours, and travel packages. We are a 100% local company.
Our dream as a local company is to offer personalized travel and hiking experiences, operated solely by local professional staff, focusing on a PERSONALIZED and HIGH-QUALITY SERVICE.
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To offer a more personalized service at “MACHUPICCHU PERU TRAVEL,” we maintain a limit of 8 people for each of our groups. This distinguishes us from other companies that operate with larger groups.
We are very proud of our guides. They are experts and professionals, fluent in English. They are experts and knowledgeable about the routes, and they are passionate about Inca heritage and history. Our guides are dedicated to their continuous personal and professional development, researching to offer you accurate and recognized theories about Inca and Andean culture. They are friendly, athletic, and well-educated, with degrees in Archaeology, Tourism, Botany, History, or Anthropology.
Hiking with “MACHUPICCHU PERU TRAVEL” is an uplifting experience, we prioritize your comfort and enjoyment throughout the hike, and you will have the assistance of our porters. You will interact with local people, explore incredible sites, and rediscover ancient Inca ancestral towns. Our porters carry your gear, prepare your meals, set up our camp tents, and take care of you while you relax.
We provide our porters for free with: jackets, sun hats, warm hats, shirts, pants, hiking boots, comfortable travel bags, canteens, back support belts, sleeping bags, mattresses, and travel insurance. All are hired from isolated communities, improving their economic circumstances and supporting the education of their children. We treat all our porters like family!
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At “MACHUPICCHU PERU TRAVEL,” we have always believed in giving back to isolated local communities. As part of our commitment to responsible tourism, we carry out various social projects and always hire local people.
We are very proud to support our local people. We not only employ them but also support their families, contributing to a holistic approach with our employees from the Peruvian Andes and their loved ones.
Our Machu Picchu day tour includes Transportation from Cusco, roundtrip train tickets from Ollantaytambo, Bus tickets up and down to Machu picchu archeological site, a profetional guided tour of Machu Picchu.
The excursion lasts for 14 hours, with departure from Cusco at 4:00 am aprox. and return at 7:00 pm.
We provide share and private service, which is all-inclusive with a local professional tour guide and entrance fee paid.
We recommend visiting from April through December, avoiding the rainy season months of January, February, and March.
Yes, we offer optional departure from Poroy train station with different train options and return schedules.
It’s highly recommended, especially during the high season from May through October. Tickets sell out months in advance, particularly for the earliest entry group.
Our tour offers cultural, historical, hiking, and stunning natural scenes.
No, hotel lodging is not included in the package because no need.
We select convenient train departure times to ensure a comfortable experience without early wake-up calls or late returns to Cusco.
You can make a reservation by contacting our team to check availability and secure your spot for this unforgettable experience.
Welcome to the adventure of a lifetime with Machu Picchu Peru Travel agency located in Cusco, Machu Picchu Day Tours from Cusco! Here’s your comprehensive guide to experiencing one of the New Seven Wonders of the World in just one unforgettable day.
Overview: journey to witness the marvel of Machu Picchu, immersing yourself in its cultural, historical, and natural splendor. Our day trip offers a share or private, all-inclusive experience, ensuring you make the most of your visit.
Tour Highlights:
Type of Travel: Experience a blend of cultural immersion, historical exploration, hiking adventure, and breathtaking natural scenery.
Recommended Time of Year: Visit Machu Picchu from April through December for the best weather conditions. Note that January, February, and March are the rainy season months.
Booking Information: Secure your reservation as early as possible, especially during the high season (May through October), to ensure availability. Machu Picchu entry tickets sell out months in advance.
Travel Recommendations: Prepare for your adventure with essential items such as your passport, personal insurance, cash/cards, waterproof clothing, hiking gear, sun protection, medication if needed, and a camera to capture every moment.
Other Options: Explore alternative trekking routes like the Salkantay Trek, Inca Jungle Trek, Lares Trek, or Choquequirao Trek. Consider extended packages like the Machu Picchu Trips for 4 days or the Cusco Machu Picchu Tour for 5 days.
Conclusion: Machu Picchu Peru Travel ensures a seamless and unforgettable Machu Picchu experience. Let us handle the details while you focus on creating lasting memories in one of the world’s most awe-inspiring destinations.
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