Hotel transfers to Ollantaytambo, return train and bus tickets, a briefing and a guided visit are included; meals cost extra. 4.98 from 195 reviews at €414 per person for 15h.
In our comparison: #5 of 77 in Machu Picchu Day Trips, by rating weighted by review volume (see the comparison).
One price for every traveller: €414 per adult.
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99% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 194 of 195
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Early in the morning, as agreed, we will pick you up from your hotel and take you to the Ollantaytambo train station, from where we will head to Aguas Calientes.
2hAfter an almost 2-hour journey from Ollantaytambo, we will arrive at the Aguas Calientes station, where our guide will be waiting for you with a sign with your name.
2hThen, we will go to the bus stop, where we will ascend for 30 minutes and 400 meters along a zigzagging path to reach the "Historical Sanctuary of Machu Picchu," also known as the "Lost City of the Incas." Upon arriving at the Machu Picchu citadel, we will begin the guided tour, accompanied by our guide. For approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes, we will visit the most important sites in Machu Picchu.
3h · Admission includedAfter the guided tour, we will return to the town of Aguas Calientes, where you can enjoy your lunch at one of the many restaurants or, if you prefer, at the Sanctuary Lodge (lunch on your own). In the late afternoon, we will take the train back to Ollantaytambo, following the same route as on the way there.
8hDiscover one of the 7 wonders of the world, Machu Picchu, on this exciting one-day excursion that begins with your arrival in the ancient capital of the Inca Empire, Cusco. You will travel through the high Andean mountains and the mysterious cloud forests aboard a train that will take you to the town of Aguas Calientes. From there, you will head to the ancient citadel upon your arrival in the former Inca capital to explore the ruins with the assistance of our professional guide, who will narrate its history and significance for the Incas. You will also have free time to explore the town of Aguas Calientes.
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| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This tour · #5 of 77 | €414 | 15h | 4.98 (195) | shared |
| Machu Picchu Full Day - Private Tour | €465 | 12h | 4.97 (582) | private |
| Machupicchu full day private tour | €342 | 14h | 4.98 (349) | private |
| Machupicchu 1 day tour | €363 | 17h | 4.99 (171) | shared |
Ranked #5 of 77 in Machu Picchu Day Trips by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €150 to €2050, median €368; typical length 14h. 32 of 77 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Compare all 77 Machu Picchu Day Trips