Machu Picchu Tour Full Day
Trip Type: Hiking, adventure, history, culture and nature
Trip Length: 1 Day Tour
Activity Level: No hiking, but lots of walking around the ruins
Weather: Dry season (hot & sunny days) – Rainy season (Changeable weather)
Overview
Machu Picchu, also known as the Lost City of the Inca, is an iconic symbol of Peru and the most important archeological site in all of South America. Discovered in 1911, the immense stone structures of the Incas, probably built around 1450 AD, have been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1983 and was named one of the New Seven Wonders of the World in 2007. Once you make it to the site above the valley at some 8,000 feet of altitude, you can visit the Guardhouse and Funerary Rock for mind-blowing views, see an Incan astrological wonder called the temple of the Sun, or take a semi-challenging hike up the Huayna Picchu trail. In fact, you can enjoy an unmatched and mesmerizing panoramic train journey to get to Machu Picchu town first. Your 3.5-hour journey starts from Cusco (Poroy Train Station) to Aguas Calientes (or 1 hour and 40 minutes from Ollantaytambo to MP) in style through the alpine meadows nestled amongst the green, brown and white peaks, the intricately formed valleys, layers of handmade Inca farming terraces, ridged snowcapped mountains and sub-tropical jungle near the Amazon up to Aguas Calientes town.
Come and enjoy our best Day Trips from Cusco.
Machupicchu 1 day tour is available in Group or Private Service.
Daily Itinerary
We will pick you up from your hotel in Cuzco around 4 am to transfer to Ollantaytambo train station. It will take 2 hour-drive to Ollantaytambo by car then you catch your Expedition train at 6:10 am in order to head to Machu Picchu Town. It will take 1 hour and 40 minutes to get there. Once you get to Machu Picchu town your tour guide will take you to Inca City “the Lost City of the Inca “by bus where you will take a walking tour for around 3 hours. You will explore the most important part of Inca ruins in MP since there are a lot of regulation that we have to follow the right circuit and way along the tour. Once you finish the tour you will take the bus to head back down to Machu Picchu Town and then you will have lunch in a specific restaurant. After that you will still have some free time to walk around Machu Picchu Village. Around 3:20 P.M/ 4:22 P.M you will be returning by Expedition or Vistadome train from Machu Picchu to Ollantaytambo, then back to Cusco by car that it will take for another 2 hours.
Vistadome Train to Return to Poroy
Now well, we also combine our journey to Machu Picchu by Expedition Train for one way and Vistadome Train to return from Machu Picchu to Poroy/Ollantaytambo. If you would like to upgrade the train to the Vistadome-class service, then you will have the choice to leave at either 4:43 P.M or 5:23 P.M Both Vistadome trains take you to Poroy station (20 minutes from Cuzco City), where our driver will pick you up and drive you back to Cusco. The train will take around 3.5-hour to get to Poroy from Machu Picchu. Arriving to Cusco City between 9:00 PM to 9:45 PM.
Included
- Professional Tour Guide (English or Spanish).
- Transportation: All your transportation is included in this tour.
- Transfers Hotel in Cusco to Ollantaytambo / Poroy train station – Hotel in Cusco.
- Train Tickets: Train tickets are in Expeditions tourist class. Your train from Ollantaytambo to Aguas Calientes will be at 6:10 am and from Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo at 4.20 pm. If you would like to upgrate to the Vistadome train, it will be $75 one way and $125 round trip. These train times will be 4:43 pm from Aguas Calientes to Poroy.
- Bus round trip from Aguas Calientes town to Machu Picchu Inca city (30mins).
- Entrance ticket to Machu Picchu.
- Lunch in a tourist restaurant (If it is a private service).
Not Included
- Day packs: It is suggested to carry snacks, water, energy bar, energy drinks, a hat, clothing layers, bug spray, etc. at all times, so you will likely have a small bag. We do not provide this and it should not exceed 25L.
- Hiking Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu Mt. is not possible with the time schedule of a one-day tour.
- Meals that is not mentioned
- Any other service not mentioned.
- Note. Many customers wonder about tipping at the end of their tour with Inca Vision Tours. Tipping is of course 100% voluntary and should be done if you feel like your guide, porters and chef have done an amazing job for you.
This Machu Picchu Tour is available all year around, as well as Peru usually celebrates annual festivities, special events, special occasions and activities such as: The Feast of the Sun, Easter Sunday procession, Folkloric Parade, Carnival, Christmas Day, Bullfighting, and so on, occasionally, unforeseen events such as: Solar and Lunar eclipses would be a surprising experience for you. For this reasons, Inca Vision will guarantee your departure dates if you book it in weeks or months in advance and right time. Book now! Only your confirmation is needed.
Check your availability for Annual Festivities, Special Events and Machu Picchu Tour.
Availability Dates: All year around, except (February)
January 1st.
February or March (Variable Sunday)
March or April 1st to 8th.
June 24th
July 28th and 29th.
October 31st.
November 1ST and 2nd.
December 24th and 25th.
What You Need To Bring
- Passport or identity document (current).
- Student ID card if you booked as a student
- Small backpack 25 L (camel bag, snacks and more).
- Hat or cap for the sun and sunglasses.
- Sunscreen, lipstick
- T-shirt for postcard pictures
- Comfortable sneakers for the visit.
- Light and warm clothes
- A fleece or jacket, basic toiletries
- Insect repellent.
- Rain jacket / wind break jacket.
- Camera, Go pro, Mobil phone
- Extra cash (Soles/ Dollars) to buy souvenirs.
Note. Walking stick, tripod, selfie stick are not allowed to use in Machu Picchu
We require a deposit of 50% of the total price per person for any tours or treks. The deposit can be made via PayPal or Western Union. If you rent camping and hiking gear, upgrade tours or receive a discount of the total price our sales team will email you the updated remaining balance payable at our Cusco office.
Price per person:
- From $ 320 USD For shared service: Private tour +Expedition train (round trip)
- From $ 350.00 USD For shared service: (if you upgrade Vistadom train): Private tour + Expedition train (one way) +Vistadome train (return)
- From $ 395.00 USD For private service: Private tour +Expedition train (one way) +Vistadome train (return)
Note. The price for shared and private tour is per person. Also it requires a minimum of 2 people to operate Machu Picchu Tour.
- If you book this tour for more than 2 people, ask for it and get a discount for this tour.
- 17 years old or less, the discount is $25 USD
Student discounts apply to anyone who has a valid UNIVERSITY STUDENT CARD at the time of the trek or who is 17-years-old or younger. For those using an university student card to receive the discount, or booking children 17-years-old or younger, we need a copy of their passport at booking time. Please send all to incavisiontours@gmail.com
Pay with PayPal
Please note that PayPal charge a fee of 5.5 % (only for online deposits) which the client is responsible for. The fee is for the use of PayPal’s secure payment gateway. Please send your deposit to incavisiontours@gmail.com and notify us after payment has made through PayPal.
Optional Extras Not Included (Need to book in Advance):
There are several optional upgrades you can include in this trip. Below is a quick list of prices.
Huayna Picchu: $75 per person
Machu Picchu Mountain: $75 per person
Vistadome Train (one way): $70 per person
Extra Night at Aguas Calientes: Depends on the type of Hotel desired(Need to book in advance).
Huayna Picchu is the mountain that stands next to Machu Picchu. It is a 45-minute hike up to the top. Going back down is quite steep if you are scared of heights. You should do this after your tour of Machu Picchu. The cost is $75. Right now, to walk up to Machu Picchu Mountain it will take 3 hours round trip and the cost is the same $75. Arrangements need to be made at least one month in advance due to popularity. Please understand that the weather is out of our control.
Hotel: If you are doing overnight tours or treks that lead to Machu Picchu, you will be provided accommodation in a 3 star ★★★ hotel (Intipunku hotel or similar) in Aguas Calientes. For upgrades or cancellation, please enter your request in the special request box above. If you are booking a Peru Package Tour for 5 or more days, please contact our sales team.
Room Types: Matrimonial (1 bed for 2 people); Double (2 single beds), Single (1 bed for 1 person). If you wish to add extra beds, please specify in the special request box above.
Train: If you are doing tours or treks that lead to Machu Picchu. Expedition train is included from Machu Picchu to Ollantaytambo/Poroy or vice versa. To upgrade to Vistadome Train, $70 pp or Vistadome Train round trip, $125 pp. Please enter in the special request box above.