Discover the mysterious Inca Empire with an exciting Machu Picchu Day Tour from Cusco! This unforgettable adventure will take you through the captivating and vast landscapes of the Sacred Valley, filled with flora and fauna. As you advance towards the Inca citadel of Machu Picchu, you'll notice the changes from spacious valleys to reaching the tropical rainforest. Your Machu Picchu Day Tour begins upon arrival in Aguas Calientes, a charming village nestled beneath the majestic Inca citadel. There, a comfortable bus will take you directly to the entrance of Machu Picchu, the "Lost City of the Incas". When you reach the gates of the site, the guided tour will begin according to the chosen circuit, where you will be presented with the main attractions of Machu Picchu, accompanied by ancient tales and stories of the Inca civilization. Along the way, capture the stunning panoramic views of the citadel, as well as its attractions such as the imposing Inca architecture, the religious construction of the Intihuatana, the agricultural terraces and the beauty of the Temple of the Three Windows. To enhance your experience, choose your preferred train journey: opt for the Expedition Class (standard), Vistadome Class (first class) or Hiram Bingham Class (Machu Picchu Luxury), all operated by Peru Rail (railway company). Alternatively, there is also the Tourist Class (standard), Executive Class (more comfortable) or First Class (Luxury) operated by Inca Rail (another railway company). Don't miss the opportunity to discover this magical place on the Machu Picchu day trip by Train and discover the beauty and intrigue of the Inca Empire.
Sustainable Tourism: Inca Trail Machu is very keen and happy to promote and practice sustainable tourism by being eco-friendly and supporting local communities
Service level: Friendly group travel
Machu Picchu Tour Operator: Inca Trail Machu
Crew: Inca Trail Machu Representative in Cusco and a professional tour guide at Machu Picchu.
Age Requirements: 2+ (All travelers under the age of 18 years must be accompanied by an adult!).
Meals: 1x snack bag
Transportation: Transportation by private vehicle, a train round trip.
The day trips to Machu Picchu tour starts in the morning, we pick you up from your hotel and transfer your to a railway station (either at Poroy, which is 30 minutes far away from Cusco or at Ollantaytambo which takes 1 hour and 40 minutes from Cusco). There you board a train and travel for about 1 hour 45 minutes experiencing spectacular changeable landscapes passing through lush fields and colourful villages placed on the foothill of the Andes. The highlight of the way are wonderful views of mountains and the marvellous Urubamba River that runs through the Sacred Valley of the Incas. In the end, you reach Aguas Calientes, a town just below Machu Picchu, where our Representative welcomes you at the railway station to accompany you to a bus stop. There you get on a shuttle bus taking you up to the archaeological complex of Machu Picchu following a zigzag path for about 25 minutes.
Once in Machu Picchu, your Tour Guide will introduce you to the most important attractions of this ancient Inca site, such as the main plaza, the Temple of the Sun, the Intihuatana (Sun Clock), the Royal Rooms, the Temple of the Three Windows, and the Royal Inca Cemetery (note that this is subject to the chosen circuit). Likewise, the guided tour of Machu Picchu lasts approximately 2.5 hours, giving you plenty of time to take the best photos and capture incredible panoramic shots of the Inca Citadel. So don't forget your camera and enjoy the visit to "One of the New 7 Wonders of the World"!
When the Machu Picchu circuit tour is finished, you will take a bus to Aguas Calientes, where you can have lunch (not included in the package) at one of the many charming restaurants offering traditional Andean and international cuisine. Then you can visit the hot springs of Machu Picchu Pueblo or the Site Museum (admission to these places is not included in the package).
In the afternoon, we take a train back to Ollantaytambo (alternatively to Poroy) where our driver expects us in front of the railway station to transfer us to Cusco.
Meals budget: Please allow USD 20 - 30 for meals not included.
Local flights: No local flight is included in the cost of the tours.
