From Cusco: Group Day Trip to Machu Picchu
ID: GYG1094531-1680752
Category:
Country: Peru
Duration:
12:00 hours
Description
Discover the charms of Machu Picchu on a guided tour that will take you through its history and ancient magic. Connect with nature and learn about Inca culture with an expert guide.
Start your adventure with a pick-up from your accommodation in Cusco's historic center and a tourist bus ride to the Ollantaytambo train station (about 1 hour and 30 minutes). From there, you'll board the train to Aguas Calientes (1 hour and 45 minutes), arriving in Machu Picchu Pueblo. With the agency's help, you'll take the bus to the sanctuary entrance (25 minutes) for a guided tour of about 2 hours. At the end, you'll head back to Aguas Calientes by bus, where you'll have some free time to grab lunch at the local restaurants. At the scheduled time, you'll board the train back to Ollantaytambo (1 hour and 45 minutes), and then a bus will take you back to your accommodation in Cusco (1 hour and 30 minutes).
Highlights
- Enjoy a unique experience that will take you to discover the magic of another era
- Explore ancient Inca trails and feel the grandeur of the legendary Inca Empire.
- Feel the connection with nature and the mystical energy of Machu Picchu.
- Experience the magic and mysticism that surround this sacred citadel of the Incas.
- Marvel at the Inca architecture, an impressive engineering marvel.
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
*Bring a valid passport on the day of your trip.
*Pick-up times depend on the train departure time, which can be at 4:00 am, 6:00 am, or 8:00 am.
*Hotel pickup is available within Cusco's historic center.
* Machu Picchu is regulated by the Peruvian government, so visitors can only stay in the citadel during the guided tour.
* Please note that, according to the rules, you will not be able to re-enter the citadel.
* Due to the new regulations for purchasing tickets to Machu Picchu, the provider will inform all passengers that if they cancel their reservation, they will not be able to refund the percentage corresponding to the entrance ticket (reserved route). The operator will offer alternative routes at an additional cost or a full refund of the tour.
*If the scheduled trains are full, the operator will let you know about alternative times at an extra cost.
*We recommend not taking flights or buses at the end of the tour
INCLUDED
- Round-trip tourist transport from your hotel to the train station.
- Round-trip train ride from Ollantaytambo to Aguas Calientes.
- Round-trip bus from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu
- Your certified local guide
- Get into Machu Picchu
- Guided tour
NOT INCLUDED
- Food and drinks
- Tips (optional)
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
