Full Day Machu Picchu

The Lost City of the Incas
Without any doubt and seen from any angle, Machu Picchu is a city built halfway between the earth and the sky. A place built high where the birds fly. This is why you get a feeling that all its buildings, rocks, monuments and hillside terraces float in space, halfway between humankind and the gods. This shrine on top of the mountain has remained the same after many a sunrise and sunset, rainfall and storm and is one of the new Seven Wonders of the World. Without any doubt, Machu Picchu is a place you must visit before you die, a memorial of the Incas, the great people who lived in ancient Peru.

You will be picked up and driven to the station to board the train that will take you to the town of Machu Picchu, formerly called Aguas Calientes. Then, you will be greeted at the Machu Picchu Station by our staff who will lead you to our office. There you will meet your tour guide who will take you to board the bus that will drive you to the entrance of the citadel.

This tour is led by our expert guides who will make sure you will have an unforgettable experience and enjoy what you anticipated in terms of nature, history, photographs, etc. After the tour, you will board the bus back to the town of Aguas Calientes and have free time for lunch. At the time indicated on your ticket, members of our staff will assist you to board the train back to Cusco.

You will be picked up at the Cusco Train Station and driven back to your hotel.

Departures
Daily - all year round

Start time
(subject to the train arrival time)
09:00 am - 10:00 am - 1:00 pm

Tour duration

2:30 hrs

Total duration (estimated time)

13:00 - 15:00 hrs

- Transfers to and from the train station
- Guided tour of Machu Picchu
- Permanent assistance

- Admission ticket to Machu Picchu (optional)

- Round trip bus tickets to the site (optional)

- Train tickets (fares priced according to train schedule and type of service selected)

¿What to bring ?

- Before leaving the hotel make sure to take all the tickets and original identity documents (passport or Peruvian identity card)

- Camera with a fully charged battery and enough memory to store photos

- Footwear and comfortable clothes for the walk

- Warm jacket for the journey

- Sun glasses, sunscreen, hat or cap

- Long sleeve cotton shirt and insect repelent

- Small backpack with everything you will need for a one day tour

- Snacks (fresh or dry fruits, chocolates and water)

What is the expected travel time by train from Poroy Station to Machu Picchu ?

3 hours and 30 minutes

What is the expected travel time by train from Ollantaytambo Train Station to Machu Picchu?

1 hour and 45 minutes

What is the expected travel time by bus from Cusco to Ollantaytambo?
1.5 to 2 hours (estimated time)

Poroy Train Station is located in the city of Cusco ?
No, it is located 30 minutes away from the center of the city of Cusco.

What should I wear while traveling to Machu Picchu ?
Comfortable footware and clothes for the walk, a warm jacket for the jorney, long sleeve cotton shirt to avoid mosquito bites, rain coat, cap or hat.

Which one is higher Machu Picchu or Cusco ?
Machu Picchu is located at a hight of 2,490 masl, while Cusco is located at a hight of 3,399 masl.

Which one is colder Cusco or Machu Picchu ?
Machu Picchu is warmer than Cusco, its average temperature is 18° degrees Celcius.

The admission ticket to Machu Picchu is valid for more than one day?
No, Machu Picchu admission tickets are valid for one day only. The date and time of admission is printed on the ticket.

Are there any restaurants close to the archaeological site of Machu Picchu ?
There is only one restaurant and one cafe located close to the point of entry to Machu Picchu. Food costs in Machu Picchu are very high compared to the restaurants located in the town of Aguas Calientes. If you need to buy food or snack we recommend you buy them before boarding the bus to Machu Picchu citadel.

Do I need to weight my hand luggage before I board the train ?
Both train companies are very strict about the size of the luggage. They do not weight luggage before boarding the train, but they might not let you board if you take oversized luggage or suitcases.

What type of services are provided by the railway companies and why is the difference in prices ?
The services provided by the railway companies are basically aimed at passenger transportation, but at the same time they have included infraestructure and services on board in order to provide increasingly exclusive services in order to satisfy travelers.