Itinerary
Discover what awaits you in the Machu Picchu By Train and Waynapicchu Tour – 1 Day
day 1
Cusco - Ollantaytambo - Machu Picchu
The Machu Picchu and Huaynapicchu tour begins very early, with pick-up at your hotel in Cusco between 3:50 a.m. and 4:00 a.m. to head to Ollantaytambo train station, from where we’ll take the tourist train bound for Machu Picchu Pueblo (Aguas Calientes). During the journey, you can enjoy the landscapes of the Sacred Valley of the Incas and the Urubamba River.
Upon arriving in Aguas Calientes, we will board the Consettur bus, which will take us 25 minutes to the Citadel of Machu Picchu. Here we will take a guided tour of approximately 2 hours through circuit 3A, visiting the temples, terraces and main sectors of the sanctuary.
From there we will continue the walk on our own to the Huaynapicchu mountain, one of the most outstanding attractions of circuit 3A. The ascent takes around 2 hours, and at the summit you can stay a maximum of 30 minutes to take photographs and enjoy a unique view of Machu Picchu and its surroundings.
After the descent, we’ll return by bus to Machu Picchu Pueblo, where we’ll have free time to stroll through the town, enjoy local cuisine, or, if desired, relax in the Machu Picchu hot springs. Finally, we’ll board the tourist train back to Ollantaytambo station and then transportation to Cusco, arriving at approximately 10:00 p.m.
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Includes
- Pick-up from your hotel in Cusco
- Information before the tour
- Transportation Cusco – Ollantaytambo / Ollantaytambo – Cusco
- Tourist train Ollantaytambo – Aguas Calientes / Aguas Calientes – Ollantaytambo
- Bus Aguas Calientes – Machu Picchu / Machu Picchu – Aguas Calientes
- Entrace to Machu Picchu on circuit 3A
- Professional bilingual guide (Spanish/English)
- Permanent assistance during the trip
Not include
- Meals
- Travel insurance
- Souvenirs
- Personal expenses
- Guide on Huaynapicchu
Prices Machu Picchu By Train and Waynapicchu Tour – 1 Day
Rates per person
- Adult (minimum 2 people): US$ 319
- University student (18 to 25 years old): US$ 294 (US$ 25 discount)
Traveling solo? The tour is confirmed with a minimum of 2 people. Contact us to check availability for your date.
Student discount requirement
Physical university ID (PVC card), valid during the year of travel and showing full name, photo, university and expiration date. ISIC cards, digital certificates and screenshots are not accepted. Send a copy at the time of booking.
Payment
You can pay in full when booking or, if you prefer, secure your spot with a US$ 200 deposit per person. In that case, the balance must be paid no later than the day before the tour.
Need accommodation in Cusco?
Our team will help you find the best option for your stay.
Packaging list
- Passport or original ID (required to enter Machu Picchu)
- Trekking shoes or the most comfortable ones you have, light clothing, and a rain poncho (during rainy season)
- Insect repellent
- Sunscreen, hat, sunglasses
Recomendations
When to go to Machu Picchu?
- To plan the tour to Machu Picchu, first decide the season in which you will visit Cusco in Peru.
- There are 2 seasons in Cusco: the dry season (April to October) where there is not much rain and the rainy season (November to March) where fluvial rainfall is more frequent.
- Once you have decided on the date you want to visit the Wonder of the World, buy tickets to Machu Picchu in advance.
- Make the reservation of the Machu Picchu entrance with time in advance. So you can better plan tours, hotel reservations, trains, flights and more.
- If you are going to do the Inca Trail, book your tour 4, 5 or 6 months in advance. Otherwise you will not find availability.
- The entrance ticket to the Huayna Picchu mountain must also be purchased up to 3 months before.
- Remember to have your passport and identity document in order: check the expiration date.
