Explore the historic sanctuary of Machu Picchu with a full-day excursion of the once forgotten Incan sanctuary. Investigate its individual sectors and enjoy breathtaking landscapes and fascinating history of this Inca heritage.
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
- COVID-19 precautions
- Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
- Mobile ticketing
- Use your phone or print your voucher
- Duration 1 day
- Starting time 4:00 AM
- Instant confirmation
- Live tour guide
- Spanish, English
- Pickup included
- Pickup is between 3:30 AM and 4:00 AM from Cusco hotels, AirBnBs, and apartments located in the city center, Wanchaq, and Santiago districts. You must provide an accurate address. If access to your accommodations is impossible due to narrow streets, the local partner will escort you to the meeting point. If you are staying outside of the pickup areas, you will be provided with the closest possible meeting point.
Experience
- Discover the ruins of Machu Picchu, one of the New Seven Wonders of the World
- Admire the stunning scenery on the train journey to Aguas Calientes
- Learn the history of this sacred and ancient city
- Pickup from hotels in Cusco and suburbs (only available between May and December)
- Round-trip bus transport between Aguas Calientes and Machu Picchu
- Round-trip standard train tickets between Ollantaytambo and Aguas Calientes
- Professional tour guide (English/Spanish)
- Machu Picchu Lost Citadel entrance fee
- Food
- Drinks
- Hotel drop-off
Customers must book this activity online because the ticket office is closed
- All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
- The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
- Customers are required to bring and wear masks
- Customers must fill out a travel information form
- Customers will get a mandatory temperature check
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What to bring
- Passport or ID card
- Comfortable shoes
- Sunglasses
- Sun hat
- Snacks
- Water
- Cash
Not allowed
- Pets
- Smoking
- Luggage or large bags
- Drones
- Plastic bottles
Know before you go
- When booking, please provide the full name, date of birth, nationality, and passport number of each participant. This information is required in advance in order to confirm your admission ticket to Machu Picchu
- Bring a current valid passport on the day of travel
- It is recommended that you wear comfortable clothes and shoes, a sun hat, warm clothing, a waterproof jacket or raincoat, lip balm and, insect repellent
- It's also recommended that you bring snacks and water with you
- It is recommended that you bring some local currency with you as there could be some places on site that might don't accept credit cards
- The Standard train category is subject to availability; the tour operator will assign the best possible options; however, they cannot guarantee specific times