Peru · Archaeology

1-Day Machu Picchu Tour from Cusco with Train and Guided Visit

1 Day Round trip from Ollantaytambo Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Visit Machu Picchu, one of the New Seven Wonders of the World
02 Explore an Inca archaeological site built around 1420 AD
03 Enjoy a guided tour of Machu Picchu
04 Take in the scenic beauty of the Urubamba Canyon, also known as Willka Mayu

This impressive tour takes you to Machu Picchu, one of the New Seven Wonders of the World and an Inca site built around 1420 AD. Explore this archaeological marvel on a guided visit while taking in its rich cultural and historical significance. Along the way, enjoy the scenic beauty of the Urubamba Canyon, also known as Willka Mayu, the sacred river. It is a remarkable experience in a place known for its positive energy.

This impressive tour takes you to Machu Picchu, one of the New Seven Wonders of the World and an Inca site built around 1420 AD.

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, Ollantaytambo

Languages English, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Machu Picchu Guided Tour from Cusco

We start very early with pickup from your hotel at 3:30 a.m. to board a tourist bus to Ollantaytambo and take the 6:10 a.m. train. During the approximately 2-hour journey, you will appreciate the Urubamba Canyon, also known as Willka Mayu (Sacred River).
Upon arriving in Aguas Calientes, your guide will be waiting for you with a sign displaying your name. You will then take the bus to Machu Picchu for a guided tour lasting approximately 2 hours.
Afterward, you will return to Aguas Calientes to catch your train back to Ollantaytambo.
Please ensure that you are at the train station 30 minutes before the scheduled departure.
In Ollantaytambo, a transfer will be waiting to take you back to the city of Cusco.

Where this trip takes you

Machu Picchu, The Sacred Valley of the Incas, Urubamba Canyon, Aguas Calientes

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Ollantaytambo 3 cities · 1 Day

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Transfer from hotel
Bus Cusco - Ollantaytambo - Cusco
Train tickets (Expedition service) Ollantaytambo - Aguas Calientes - Ollantaytambo
Bus Aguas Calientes - Machu Picchu - Aguas Calientes (CONSETTUR)
Entrance to Machu Picchu
Professional bilingual guide