Duration 1 day
Difficulty Check with your travel agent
Schedule departure from Cusco at 3:00 a.m.; return to Cusco at 19:00 (according to the stated schedule) or at approx. 19:30 (according to the detailed itinerary); entry to Machu Picchu from 7:00 a.m., subject to availability
Starting point hotel in Cusco
The Machu Picchu tour from Cusco is the fastest and safest way to visit it in a single day. This itinerary is perfect for those who need to make the most of their time in Cusco while still enjoying, without rushing, a tour to one of the Wonders of the World.
The tour departs early in the morning (around 3:00 a.m.) from Cusco and, after a 1-hour-40-minute drive, you will arrive at Ollantaytambo train station to take your train to Aguas Calientes (also known as Machu Picchu Pueblo). On arrival, our staff will be waiting for you outside the train station so you can take the bus up to Machu Picchu.
You will enter Machu Picchu with your guide to begin a journey through the history and Inca culture of the astonishing lost city of Machu Picchu. Once your tour is over, you will take the bus back to Aguas Calientes, then the train to Ollantaytambo, and finally our driver will take you back to your hotel in Cusco in the late afternoon.
Departure from Cusco: 3:00 a.m. Return to Cusco: 19:00
The tour begins with pick-up from your hotel at 3:00 a.m. We will then take you in tourist transportation to Ollantaytambo station; the journey takes 1 hour and 40 minutes.
Next, we will travel by train from Ollantaytambo to Aguas Calientes; the journey takes 1 hour and 50 minutes. On arrival at the station, a person (the guide) will be waiting for you with your name.
We will then go up by bus to Machu Picchu. On arrival at the Inca citadel, your entrance ticket and guiding are included. As soon as we enter Machu Picchu, we will have a 2-hour guided visit in a group of 10 people. After the tour with the guide, you will have free time and, later, we will take the bus down to the town of Aguas Calientes.
In the afternoon, we will return on the 15:20 train and, at Ollantaytambo train station, we will pick you up by minivan to take you to your hotel in Cusco, arriving at approximately 19:30.
In most cases, we include Perú Rail Expedición trains. If there is no availability, we will use Inca Rail Voyager trains; both are comfortable tourist trains with windows along the entire train so you can enjoy the scenery. If you would like to upgrade to the Vistadome or Vistadome Observatory category, with panoramic views and folk dances on board, contact us to check availability and the additional cost.
The entry time for this tour is from 7:00 a.m., but it may vary depending on ticket availability at the time of booking. Remember: the sooner you book, the better your chances of getting the best time slots.
Yes. Just contact our team and ask about the additional cost for a 100% private guide and a personalized experience.
Named, non-transferable permits: spaces are strictly personal, are linked to your passport number, and cannot be changed to another date, transferred to another person, or refunded once purchased.
If you need to modify or change your date: you will have to cancel the current booking (losing the deposit or initial payment according to the agency's policy) and request a new purchase, subject to space availability in the system.
Itineraries may be subject to change for technical reasons or force majeure.
