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Machu Picch Full Day

Machu Picchu Full Day

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Trek Highlights

Experience the adventure of a lifetime as you trek through diverse landscapes, authentic villages, and breathtaking mountain vistas. Our carefully crafted itinerary balances challenging terrain with rewarding experiences and comfortable rest stops.

Breathtaking Summit Views

Reach panoramic viewpoints that showcase the majestic mountain range, including clear views of peaks and valleys on clear days. Perfect for photography enthusiasts.

Authentic Cultural Immersion

Connect with local communities, visit ancient sites, and experience traditional hospitality in remote villages. Gain insights into unique customs and traditions.

Expert Local Guides

Trek with experienced guides who possess intimate knowledge of the trails, weather patterns, and safety. Many of our guides are certified in wilderness first aid.

Comfortable Accommodations

Rest in carefully selected accommodations that offer clean, comfortable lodging with hot showers (where available), hearty meals, and welcoming atmospheres.

Committed to Conservation

5% of your trip cost is donated to the Himalayan Trust, supporting environmental conservation efforts and local community development in the Khumbu region.

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“Machu Picchu Day Tour”

Tour Highlights

Machu Picchu Tour

  • Tour starts and ends in Cusco
  • Departs any day
  • Train tickets included
  • Lunch at Machu Picchu pueblo

Machu Picchu Day Tour

Machu Picchu Full Day Tour
Machu Picchu Full Day Tour
  • Starting point: CUSCO
  • Ending point: CUSCO
  • Duration: FULL DAY TOUR
  • Departures: DAILY DEPARTURES

Itinerary

Cusco – Machu Picchu – Cusco

What is the best way to get to Machu Picchu other than the Inca Trail? If you are short on time, this Machu Picchu full day tour is a great option to add to your Peru travel plans.

A wonderful day is ahead of us. You will be visiting the world-famous Inca Citadel of Machu Picchu today. If you are in Cusco, we’ll head to Poroy Train station where you’ll board the train to Aguas Calientes for a spectacular scenic ride.

Departure Schedule from Cusco-Poroy
Cusco to Machu Picchu Schedule

The train journey itself is an experience, you will have amazing views of the Andean scenery. Upon arrival to Aguas Calientes, you’ll take a 30 minute bus drive to the top where the entrance to Machu Picchu is located. Here are toilet facilities and a place to store your belongings if needed. We will participate in a 2 hour guided tour of the citadel, we’ll visit the Main Plaza, the circular tower, the royal chambers, the sacred sun clock, the temple of the three windows and various burial grounds.

After your tour you’ll have free time to explore the archeological site at your leisure. Later in the afternoon you’ll head back to Aguas Calientes by bus. Here you will board the train back to Ollantaytambo. Upon arrival you will be transfered back to Cusco downtown.

Departure Schedule from Machu Picchu to Ollantaytambo
Machu Picchu to Ollantaytambo Schedule

Price

  • Machu Picchu Day Tour Expedition: $ 385.00
  • Machu Picchu Day Tour Expedition/Vistadome: $ 435.00
  • Machu Picchu Day Tour VistaDome: $ 485.00
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Includes

  • Professional English Speaking Tour Guide
  • Transfer from Cusco hotel to train Station
  • Round trip Train ticket Machu Picchu
  • Round trip Bus tickets Aguas Calientes – Machu Picchu – Aguas Calientes
  • Entrance to Machu Picchu
  • 2 hour guided Tour of Machu Picchu
  • Transfer from train station to Cusco

Does Not Include

  • Entrance to Huayna Picchu Mountain
  • Tips
  • Travel Insurance – you are strongly recommended to take out travel insurance for the duration of your trip.

What you need to take

  • Original Passport
  • Waterproof jacket / rain poncho
  • Warm jacket
  • T-shirts
  • Comfortable Trousers
  • Sun hat
  • Sun cream (factor 35 or higher)
  • Insect repellant
  • Camera and additional memory cards!
Inquire about this Tour

Group Service Price : Machu Picchu Full Day

LIMA NAZCA PARACAS AREQUIPA CHIVAY CUSCO OLLANTA Double/Triple Single
TOURIST: RuncuHacienda OasisEmancipadorVizaPozo del CieloAntawasiLilium Valley $ 2,475.00 $ 2,779.00
SUPERIOR1: Crown PlazaCasa AndinaCasa Andina SelectCasa Andina StandardCasa AndinaTierra VivaCasa Andina Premium $ 2,725.00 $ 3,275.00
SUPERIOR2: Hilton GardenCasa AndinaAranwaCasa Andina PremiumAranwaCasa Andina PremiumTambo del Inka $ 3,405.00 $ 4,659.00

NOTE: We will exercise best efforts to book hotels per the itinerary, however, in busy seasons and with client bookings made within 90 days of tour date we may be forced to offer substitutes of the same category. We will endeavour to confirm final hotel bookings as soon as possible.

*If any of the third party costs included on this package experiences an increment, we will immediately update the package price. Trekkers affected by the modification must pay the difference upon arrival in Cusco. If the price of the domestic flight included experiences a variation, the agent in charge of your account will inform you immediately in order to add or subtract the difference.

Optionals:

  • Load of portering : USD 85 (per load of 5 kg) + view details If you are considering bringing some photography equipment or other heavy accessories, or just simply don’t want to carry anything, please request additional portering service to carry your personal belongings (i.e. sleeping bag, foamy pad), this way you will freely enjoy the hike. (This is highly recommended if you have never hiked over 10000 feet). Cooks handle all the kitchen chores. Working conditions of our porters is a very important issue for us, that is why we enforce inca trail regulations. Request Additional Porter when filling the Booking form. Porters require a permit and they won’t be available if permits are sold out. Each porter is allowed to carry up to 20 kg (44 lb).
    If you request additional portering service, the additional porter will carry up to three loads of 5 kg = 15 kg (33 lb) of your belongings, the remaining 5 kg (12.5 lb) will be for the porter’s personal belongings.
  • Train ticket upgrade Aguas Calientes to Cusco : from USD 70.00 + view detailsTransfer from train station to Cusco is included when upgrading
  • Huayna Picchu entrance ticket : USD 85.00 + view detailsOnly 200 spots are available per day to hike Huayna Picchu, please request this additional ticket at the time of booking.
  • Single tent accommodation : USD 40.00
  • Sleeping bag : USD 25.00 (per unit / 3 nights)
  • Walking pole : USD 30.00 (per pair / 4 days)
  • Aguas Calientes overnight: + view detailsNormally you return to Cusco the fourth day of the Inca Trail, but it is possible to arrange an additional night in Machu Picchu town (Aguas Calientes). Different types of accommodation are available as well as activities like hiking Huayna Picchu, taking a hike along the Orchid Trail or visit Mandor waterfall. This also gives you the opportunity to return to the Machu Picchu Archaeological complex the next day and keep exploring…

Please proceed to booking by clicking on the date you would like to start the tour.
The Inca Trail is closed in February for conservation projects.

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