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Overview
- Duration:13 hours 0 minutes
- Tour Type:Private Tour, Group Tour, Daily Tour, Package Tour
- Language:English, Spanish
- Information:Guide
Highlights
- Lush cloud-forest surroundings with orchids and hummingbirds. Dramatic terraces and stonework blending into the mountainside. Explore living areas, storage structures, fountains, and ceremonial sites. The feeling of walking through an ancient city suspended in the clouds. Learn about Inca engineering, Inca history, myths, and religious symbolism.
Includes/Excludes
- Hotel pick-up and assistance. Round-trip transportation. (Cusco – Ollantaytambo) Professional tour guide. Buses to, and from Machu Picchu. (Aguas Calientes – Machu Picchu) Entrance ticket to Machu Picchu. PeruRail Tourist Train Ticket.
- Meals.
Things To Pack?
- Original passport or identity document.
- Comfortable clothes.
- Comfortable shoes or hiking boots.
- Waterproof clothing if your visit is between November and April.
- Hat.
- Warm clothing.
- Camera.
- Sunscreen.
- Sunglasses.
- Mosquito repellent.
Cancellation Policy
If you change your mind, you can change/cancel your order within 24 hours with or without giving a reason. The cancellation period will expire after 24 hours from the time of booking. Rescheduling to a different time/date depends on slot availability. To exercise the right to cancel, you must inform our customer service representatives at support@quechuaroadtrips.com.
Itinerary
Expand allTravel to Aguas Calientes (Morning Start)
Option A: From Cusco
- Hotel/airb&b pick up: 02:00–03:00, 3:00–04:00 and 05:30–06:30
- Van departure (Cusco-Ollantaytambo): 03:00, 04:00 and 06:30 / Duration: 1h45 / train conection
- Train departure (Ollantaytambo-Aguas Calientes): 05:05, 06:10, 06:40, 08:53, etc (other timetables subject to availability) / Duration: 2 hrs
- Trains: PeruRail (Vistadome/Expedition/Hiram Binham) or IncaRail (Voyager/the 360/Premium)
Option B: Already in Ollantaytambo (Start later)
• Train Ollantaytambo-Aguas Calientes: 05:05, 06:10, 06:40, 08:53, 16:37 and other timetables subject to availability / Duration: 2 hrs
• Boarding: 15 minutes before the departures
• Trains: PeruRail (Vistadome/Expedition/Hiram Binham) or IncaRail (Voyager/360/Premium)
Arrive in Aguas Calientes & Head to Machu Picchu
• 8:00–9:00 AM – Arrive in Aguas Calientes
• Walk 5 minutes to bus station
• Buy bus ticket (if not pre-purchased)
Bus to Machu Picchu
• 20–30 minutes up the mountain
• Goal: Enter Machu Picchu by 9:30–10:00 AM
Guided Tour of Machu Picchu
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
• 2-hour guided circuit
Highlights covered:
• Guardhouse Viewpoint (classic postcard photo)
• Temple of the Sun
• Intihuatana Stone
• Temple of the Three Windows
• The Main Plaza
• Agricultural Terraces
• The Sacred Rock
Note: Machu Picchu uses one-way circuits, so you must follow your assigned route.
Extra Hikes (Optional)
If you have special permits (must be purchased in advance):
a) Huayna Picchu (Bucket-list hike)
• Time: 1.5–2.5 hrs
• Difficulty: Moderate/Hard
• Best after your circuit between 11 AM – 1 PM
b) Machu Picchu Mountain
• Time: 2.5–3.5 hrs
• Difficulty: Hard
• Best start: 7–9 AM entry
c) Huchuy Picchu
• Time: 45–60 minutes
• Easiest additional hike
Lunch in Aguas Calientes
1:00–3:00 PM
Take the bus back down (20–30 minutes)
Popular lunch spots:
• Incontri del Pueblo Viejo
• Toto’s House
• Mapacho Craft Beer & Peruvian Cuisine
• Full House Peruvian Cuisine
Explore Aguas Calientes (Optional)
3:00–4:00 PM
• Visit the local market
• Thermal baths
• Coffee or pisco sour by the river
Train Back to Ollantaytambo/Cusco (End of Day)
Trains usually depart between 4:00–7:00 PM
• Aguas Calientes → Ollantaytambo: 1.5–2 hours
• Ollantaytambo → Cusco (by car): 1.5–2 hours
Expected Arrival Times:
• Back in Cusco: 8:00–10:00 PM
Quick Summary Timeline
4:00 AM — Leave Cusco
6:00 AM — Train to Aguas Calientes
8:00–9:00 AM — Arrive & shuttle to Machu Picchu
10:00 PM — Guided tour
12:00 PM — Free time/Optional hike
2:30 PM — Bus back to town
3:00 PM — Lunch + Free time
4:00–7:00 PM — Train back
8:00–10:00 PM — Arrive in Cusco
Tour Map
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Airport Transfers
Pick and drop service to, and from the airport on your arrival, and departure.
Childcare Services
Expert care and supervision of your loved ones during your travel.
Photography Services
Professional photography to shoot, and capture your great adventure.
Souvenir Package
Souvenir items bundled together as a token of remembrance of your visit.
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