Peru · Archaeology

Full-Day Machu Picchu Tour from Cusco with Vistadome Train

1 Day Round trip from Cusco Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Visit the Temple of the Condor at Machu Picchu
02 Explore the Inca palaces within the ancient citadel
03 See the stone quarry of this 15th-century Inca site
04 Discover the solar observatory amid highland and cloud-forest scenery

Go on a full-day tour to the Incan Valley of Machu Picchu, a 15th-century Inca citadel in southern Peru set atop a mountain ridge, and experience the culture while learning about the history of this ancient civilisation. Visit the Temple of the Condor, the Inca palaces, the stone quarry, and the solar observatory, and capture memorable views of the highlands, cloud forests, and picturesque landscapes.

Photographers will have a creative feast, so be sure to bring your camera.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Cusco, Machu Picchu

Languages English, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Cusco to Machu Picchu and Back by Train

Meet your tour guide at your hotel in Cusco and transfer to the train station to catch the train to Aguas Calientes, a journey of about three hours.
Arrive in Aguas Calientes and take the bus to Machu Picchu for a three-hour tour of one of the most amazing places on earth.
Visit the main temple, the Temple of the Condor, Inca palaces, the stone quarry, and the solar observatory.
Explore Machu Picchu at your leisure. Photographers will have a creative feast, so be sure to bring your camera.
Take the bus down in the afternoon to the station in Aguas Calientes and board the train back to Cusco.
From the station, take a bus back to your hotel in Cusco.

Where this trip takes you

Machu Picchu, Temple of the Condor, cloud forests

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Cusco 2 cities · 1 Day

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Transport from and to your hotel
Round-trip train tickets from Cusco to Aguas Calientes (Vistadome)
Round-trip bus tickets from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu
Entrance fee to Machu Picchu
English-speaking Peru tour guide

What's Not Included

Meals
Drinks
Personal expenses

What to bring

Camera

Know before you go

Machu Picchu is considered a masterpiece of architecture and engineering. Its unique architectural features and landscape contribute to a veil of mystery woven through much of the literature published about the site. The magic and mystery of Machu Picchu are internationally recognised, and it has been on the UNESCO World Heritage List since 1983 as part of a cultural and ecological site known as the Historic Sanctuary of Machu Picchu.
Note: The Machu Picchu site has limited permits available per day.
Student charges for the tour are USD 330. Please include a copy of both sides of your ISIC card to reserve your space.
Children up to the age of 15 will be regarded as students, provided that you supply a copy of the passport when making the booking.

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