Machu Picchu Full Day Tour from Cusco
Description
Experience Machu Picchu like a true traveler, not just a tourist. We offer a seamless and stress-free experience with friendly guides, personalized assistance, and continuous support throughout your journey. Your goal is to make you feel like you are traveling with friends while enjoying one of the world’s most iconic destinations. This is one of the fastest and best-value ways to explore Machu Picchu, with more than 2 hours inside the citadel with Your guide and group. Please note that Machu Picchu tickets are controlled by the Peruvian government and the Ministry of Culture, with limited availability worldwide. We recommend booking at least 3 months in advance. For last-minute reservations, additional days may be required to request tickets in person in Aguas Calientes. We will always do Yourbest to help you visit Machu Picchu, especially with flexible schedules.
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Itinerary
Your adventure begins early in the morning, so we recommend getting a good night’s rest the day before. Our driver will pick you up between 3:30 AM and 4:00 AM from your accommodation in Cusco (exact timing may vary based on train availability). We will take a comfortable bus ride through the Sacred Valley to Ollantaytambo, a charming town surrounded by impressive Andean landscapes. the entrance ticket to Machu Picchu is included and guaranteed if booked at least two months in advance; otherwise, we offer alternative options like securing a physical ticket in Aguas Calientes.
At Ollantaytambo Train Station, you will board a picturesque train ride to Aguas Calientes (Machu Picchu Town). This 1.5-hour journey offers stunning views of the Urubamba River, lush cloud forests, and towering mountains. A a perfect introduction to the magical experience ahead.
Once you arrive in Aguas Calientes, our team will be there to welcome you and assist you in boarding the shuttle bus to Machu Picchu.
At the entrance, your expert guide will be waiting to lead you on an unforgettable tour of the legendary Inca citadel. As you explore the iconic the Temple of the Three Windows, the Sacred Plaza, and the Intihuatana, you’ll uncover the fascinating history and mysteries of one of the New Seven Wonders of the World. After your guided tour, you have the option to take the shuttle bus back to Aguas Calientes or hike down a scenic Inca Trail path through lush vegetation. This well-marked route was once used by the Incas and offers a unique perspective of the mountain. Along the way, you can visit the Machu Picchu Museum to dive deeper into the site's rich history and archeological discoveries.
Around midday, you will have free time in Aguas Calientes to relax and enjoy a delicious meal at one of the town’s cozy restaurants.
After lunch, we will board the return train to Ollantaytambo, followed by a comfortable bus ride back to Cusco. You will be back in Cusco between 8:00 PM and 10:00 PM, depending on your train schedule, ending this incredible Machu Picchu full-day tour with lasting memories.
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Dear customer, welcome to our Laguna Humantay adventure! After your booking, we’ll be in touch to provide all the tour details and ensure everything is ready for your trip. If your hotel/accommodation is outside the historic center, please share the exact address so we can arrange the pick up accordingly.
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Important Information
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(38)
From the moment I booked this tour months ago until the day I visited Machu Picchu, this company exceeded every expectation. Communication throughout the entire booking process was outstanding, with constant updates, helpful information, and options whenever needed. A special thank you to Nixon for making the planning process so seamless and stress-free. We chose to upgrade to a private tour of Machu Picchu, and it was one of the best decisions we made. Johanna was absolutely AMAZING. She was patient, incredibly knowledgeable, and had the sweetest demeanor. While everyone expects Machu Picchu to be breathtaking, I truly believe a huge part of what made my experience so memorable was having Johanna as our guide. Her passion for the history and culture brought the site to life in a way I'll never forget. Thank you to the entire team for making this such a special experience. I would highly recommend this company to anyone looking for an unforgettable visit to Machu Picchu.
From the moment I booked this tour months ago until the day I visited Machu Picchu, this company exceeded every expectation. Communication throughout the entire booking process was outstanding, with constant updates, helpful information, and options whenever needed. A special thank you to Nixon for making the planning process so seamless and stress-free. We chose to upgrade to a private tour of Machu Picchu, and it was one of the best decisions we made. Johanna was absolutely AMAZING. She was patient, incredibly knowledgeable, and had the sweetest demeanor. While everyone expects Machu Picchu to be breathtaking, I truly believe a huge part of what made my experience so memorable was having Johanna as our guide. Her passion for the history and culture brought the site to life in a way I’ll never forget. Thank you to the entire team for making this such a special experience. I would highly recommend this company to anyone looking for an unforgettable visit to Machu Picchu.
This company was very helpful in guiding me to be able to go to Machu Picchu, as it was my first time, and I wasn’t 100% sure how to get there on my own. This is not exactly a tour, it’s more of a guidance service. There was a bit of lack of communication on their part when it came to the hotel for the first night, as well as I did not receive the dinner that was supposed to be included in the extra amount I paid. They do charge $50 extra if you don’t already have a ticket, as well as if you want a better train on the way back to Cusco. Other than that, the tour guide they chose for me at the top of Machu Picchu was amazing. Carlos was extremely knowledgeable and very personable.
We were scammed! Besides, the excursion was for one day and ended up being two because they kept the money and set up a different excursion. It also didn't include the tickets and we had to pay the guide 50 extra dollars
The tour, in general, was well organized. However, I was dissatisfied with the organization of the return to Cusco. During the guidance meeting I made it clear that I would like to come back as soon as possible, provided that this would not involve additional costs. After the meeting, I confirmed this request in writing to avoid any doubt. Nevertheless, my return was only scheduled for 20:20. With this, I had to stay for many hours in Aguas Callientes after the visit to Machu Picchu, and the city offers few attractions to occupy this time. In my opinion, this choice could have been better planned, mainly because my preference had been communicated in advance. There were two schedule options: 14:00 and 19:00.
They fulfilled all the agreement with traibs, bus, hotel, guide. If you want to sleep in silence, you better don't choose la Virgen del Carmen. I am very happy I decided to do this activity because of all the Inca cultural heritage I have learned, even some words.
Machu Picchu is a must visit place on the earth because of its highly rich culture and civilisation. its high altitude make us feel very good in terms of good climate. at aleast we need to spend 3-5 days over there.
We booked 10 months in advance. The company failed to secure tickets for all 7 of us, only got 6. They told us that it was all arranged for that person to use a different circuit and sneak through. That didn't work. So she had to do a different circuit by herself. No one seemed to care much. I would not recommend this company to anyone!
WARNING!!!! Think you have tickets to Machu Picchu, guess again. This listing is not very clear at all. It hints that you will have tickets to enter Machu Picchu, but in fact you will get a ride to Aguas Calientes to wait 6 to 8 hours in line at the Ministry of Tourism to buy entry tickets. AND, those tickets may be for 2 days out, so be prepared for to stay there a couple nights. Nixon and associates do not want to communicate with you on the Viador or any other 3rd party messaging system where they are overseen. They will ask that you contact them via Whatsapp for a meeting where they will ask you for an extra $75 per person or more. I paid this and still did not have tickets to Machu Picchu. DO NOT PAY!! Contact Viator and ask for a refund. Only go along if you have plenty of extra days and do not mind staying. My advise it to buy your tickets from the government website 6 months out to get your tickets. Then book your own train tickets and your own taxi from Cusco and then book the shuttle for the last part to Machu Picchu. I am sorry I did not do this and trusted this company. We came all the way to Peru and Cusco and missed Machu Picchu.
We booked a Machu Picchu tour and there was a slight issue with obtaining tickets due to changing policies. However, Nixon was very accommodating and was able to change our booking to a tour of Sacred Valley and a tour of Rainbow Mountain. It was a wonderful experience! Clever was a great tour guide and our expectations were met! We had a lot of fun during both tours!! One of my favorite things was hiking Rainbow Mountain and trying alpaca meat at the top!! And one of my friend's favorite things was learning about the Inca history from the 5 destinations in Sacred Valley.
