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Machu Picchu Full Day

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Operative tour

The express tour, if you only have one day to go to Machu Picchu and return to Cusco. Includes train transport.


The tour has daily departures confirmed and it is possible to book it until 48 hours in advance. Anyway, due to the high demand, our recommendation is to make the booking as far in advance as possible.

Price

  • Price for Machu Picchu Machu Picchu Full Day:
  • Price non-residente in Andean Community: US$ 300 per person.
  • Price resident in Andean Community: US$ 277 per person.


If you select a program without entrance fee to Llaqta Machu Picchu, you must have a ticket with enter time from 11:00 am, 12:00 pm, or 1:00 pm, and a discount will be applied as follows:

  • Adult non-resident in the Andean Community: US$ 47 off.
  • Minor non-resident in the Andean Community (age 3 to 17): US$ 24 off.
  • Adult resident in Andean Community: US$ 24 off.

 

*Andean Community: resident citizens in Peru, Colombia, Ecuador and Bolivia.

*Discount for minors: you can access to the prices for minors (age 3 to 17) directly in the passengers’ number selector.

Included

  • Briefing at your accommodation the day before the tour for the delivery of details, tickets, and final schedules.
  • Pick up at the hotel in Cusco.
  • Drop off at your accommodation in Cusco'.
  • Roundtrip shared transformation by vehicle between Cusco and Ollantaytambo.
  • Roundtrip shared transportation by train between Ollantaytambo and Aguas Calientes.
  • Roundtrip shared transportation by bus between Aguas Calientes and Llaqta Machu Picchu.
  • Guided visit (Spanish and English) in archaeological site of Machu Picchu.
  • Entrance ticket to Llaqta Machu Picchu (program with entrance ticket).

Not included

  • Meals.
  • Health insurance.

Circuits within Machu Picchu

The visit to Llaqta Machu Picchu offers several tour options, depending on the ticket you purchase on the Ministry of Culture of Peru's website. You can see the details of each in the following explanatory links:


  • Circuit 1B Upper Terrace: You'll get a panoramic view of Machu Picchu and take the “classic photo.” map | video
  • Circuit 1C Intipunku Gate (available from June to October): You’ll get an alternative panoramic view of the llaqta and see the Intipunku Gate. map | video
  • Circuit 1D Inka Bridge (available from June to October): You’ll be able to visit the Inka Bridge and observe the Vilcanota Valley. map | video
  • Circuit 2A Designed Classic Route: Explore the urban area of the llaqta, visit the Temple of the Sun, and take the “classic photo” from the terrace. map | video
  • Circuit 2B Lower Terrace: Start the tour by going up to the lower terrace, where you can take the “classic photo” and then explore the urban area of the llaqta. map | video
  • Circuit 3B Designed Royalty: A shorter version of the classic circuit, but you’ll still be able to take the “classic photo” and visit places like the Temple of the Sun and the House of the Inka. map | video
  • Circuit 3C Great Cave (available from June to October): Explore the urban area of the llaqta, take the “classic photo,” and then continue to the Great Cave. map | video
  • Circuit 3D Huchuypicchu (available from June to October): Explore the urban area of the llaqta, take the “classic photo,” and then continue to the Huchuypicchu Mountain. map | video


If you purchase a program with an entrance ticket, we will inform you of the available entry when you confirm your reservation. The priority for confirmation is Circuit 2, followed by Circuit 3, and finally Circuit 1.

Optional services

  • Upgrade to Vistadome train: US$ 67 per person.
  • Upgrade to Vistadome-Observatory train: US$ 150 per person.

How to book

  1. Choose the departure date in the calendar.
  2. Choose the number of people.
  3. Click in "Add to cart".
  4. Pay online the total price.
  • Once payed, the booking is subject to confirmation according to availability. If you want to check the availability before paying, write us at reservas@denomades.com.

What to bring

  • Small backpack.
  • Comfortable clothes.
  • Comfortable shoes.
  • Rain poncho.
  • Cap to protect yourself from the sun.
  • Sunglasses.
  • Sunscreen.
  • Water.
  • Money for extra expenses.
  • Passport or travel document.

Itinerary

Start: 04:30 at your accommodation in Cusco.

End: 21:30 at your accommodation in Cusco.


*The pick-up and return schedule may vry depending on train ticket availability or high demand.


We will leave Cusco very early to begin the trip to the Ollantaytambo station, where you will board the train that will take you to Aguas Calientes, or Machu Picchu Pueblo as the locals call it. Our team will be waiting for you here and then you will take the bus to Machu Picchu, llaqta or ancient Quechua village that dates back to before the 15th century. Regardless of the type of program you have purchased (with or without ticket), you will have a guided tour through the archaeological site for approximately 2 hours, during this time you will have access to relevant information regarding Machu Picchu, its history and importance for the Quechuas of the time, in addition to the historical legacy for the Peruvian people to this day. After the tour, during which you will be able to observe and take photographs of one of the seven wonders of the modern world, you will begin the return trip by bus to Aguas Calientes, where you will be able to walk around and wait until the time when you have to take the train back to Ollantaytambo. Afterwards, a vehicle will take you to your accommodation in Cusco.


*It is not possible to climb a mountain, Machu Picchu Mountain nor Huayna Picchu, due to the citadel visit is made from the second turn on, in which it is not allowed a climb to neither mountain.

Map

Cancellation policy

  • Cancellation or rescheduling of this tour is not eligible for a 100% refund.
  • If you cancel at least 4 days in advance, you will only be refunded 30% of the total.
  • You can reschedule the tour date by paying an additional US$ 95 up to 4 days before the start.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • If I choose the program without entrance, at what time should I buy my ticket for Llaqta Machu Picchu?

    The recommended times to enter Llaqta Machu Picchu are 11:00 AM, 12:00 PM, and 1:00 PM. You can also choose the 10:00 AM, 2:00 PM, and 3:00 PM slots, but they are not recommended due to waiting times and travel between Cusco and Machu Picchu.

  • How long does it take the visit to Machu Picchu?

    The guided visit has a duration of two hours.

  • How is the weather in Machu Picchu?

    Machu Picchu is located between the Andes Mountain Range and the Amazonas Jungle, having a warm and mild weather, with a minimum average temperature of 12°C and a maximum average temperature of 24°C. From April to October is the dry season in the place, that is to say, during this period there is a lower possibility of having rain, while from November to March is the rain season, that is to say, during this period there is a higher possibility of having rain. Nevertheless, during the whole year there is possibility of rain, because we are talking about a subtropical area.
  • How far in advance should I book the activity?

    We receive bookings with minimum 48 hours in advance. However, the places are limited and are always subject to availability. The entry tickets to the Machu Picchu citadel have a high demand, running out of tickets, in some cases, with months in advance. Because of that, our recommendation is to make the booking as far in advance as possible.

  • How far in advance should I book Machu Picchu Full Day?

    We accept bookings up to 7 days in advance, subject to availability. Therefore, we recommend booking as early as possible to secure your spot.
  • How to book Machu Picchu Full Day?

    To book Machu Picchu Full Day, you must choose the date and follow the steps on the website. You can add more tours to your cart before confirming your booking.

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