1 Day Machu Picchu Tour from the Sacred Valley
Description
Explore the ancient wonder of Machu Picchu on this full-day tour from Ollantaytambo. Starting with a scenic train ride through the stunning Andes, you'll arrive at the iconic Inca citadel for a guided exploration of its remarkable architecture and rich history. The tour includes all necessary transportation, ensuring a hassle-free experience. It’s perfect for travelers who want to immerse themselves in the cultural heritage of Peru while enjoying the breathtaking surroundings. Don't miss the chance to capture stunning views and create unforgettable memories. - Day trip from Ollantaytambo to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Machu Picchu - Guided tour of key sites, including the Temple of the Sun and Intihuatana stone - Scenic train journey with breathtaking views of the landscape - Convenient hotel pick-up and drop-off included
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Itinerary
Our tour begins in the heart of the Sacred Valley of the Incas, with pick-up options available from Urubamba or Ollantaytambo. early in the morning From there, we’ll take a comfortable drive to the Ollantaytambo train station
From this point, you’ll board the scenic train to Aguas Calientes, a charming town nestled at the base of the Andes and known as the gateway to Machu Picchu. As the train winds its way along the Urubamba River, you’ll be surrounded by breathtaking mountain views, lush valleys, and glimpses of local villages along the route. Upon arrival in Aguas Calientes, our friendly staff will be waiting at the train station to welcome you and assist with everything you need before heading to the Historic Sanctuary of Machu Picchu, where your once-in-a-lifetime adventure truly begins.
Arriving in Aguas Calientes, our team will be waiting at the train station to welcome you and assist with everything you need. From there, we’ll walk together to the Machu Picchu bus station to begin a 30-minute scenic ride up the winding mountain road that leads to the entrance of the Historic Sanctuary of Machu Picchu. Once inside, your expert English-speaking guide will take you on a comprehensive 3-hour tour through the most iconic temples, terraces, and sacred plazas of the Inca citadel. You’ll visit the Temple of the Sun, the Intihuatana, and the Sacred Rock, among other highlights, while learning about the history, engineering, and spiritual significance of this wonder. Then, capture the classic postcard photo of Machu Picchu, the best panoramic viewpoints in the site, a moment you’ll remember forever. After exploring, you’ll take the bus back down to Aguas Calientes, where you can relax, enjoy lunch, or stroll through the local craft markets before continuing your journey.
After your unforgettable visit to Machu Picchu, you’ll take the train back to Ollantaytambo, enjoying one last look at the stunning Andean landscapes along the way. Upon arrival, our team will be waiting for you at the station to provide your private transfer back to your hotel in the Sacred Valley, ensuring a comfortable and seamless end to your journey.
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All travel documents, including tickets and vouchers, will be sent to you by email and WhatsApp before your tour. Please check your messages for updates and meeting details.
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Important Information
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(22)
We had such an amazing time at Machu Picchu It is beautiful stunning and so interesting It was such a memorable day that we’ll never forget The views were absolutely jaw dropping Special shout out to our tour guide Joel He was amazing super helpful and incredibly knowledgeable with great communication He made the whole tour so interesting and it was fascinating listening to him talk about the history of the Inca people and Machu Picchu We would definitely recommend booking with Joel He really made the experience even more special
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We are truly delighted to hear that your visit to Machu Picchu was such a memorable experience. It means a lot to us to know that you enjoyed the breathtaking views and the incredible history of this magical place. A special thank you for your kind words about Joel. We will be sure to share your feedback with him. He is passionate about what he does, and we're thrilled that his knowledge, enthusiasm, and dedication helped make your visit even more meaningful. Thank you once again for choosing Peru Trekkers. It was a pleasure to be part of your journey, and we hope to welcome you back to Peru for another unforgettable adventure in the future! Warm regards, The Peru Trekkers Team
Joel was a great tour guide. He took us all around Machu Picchu and was very informational. I highly recommend him.
Thank you so much for your kind review! We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed your visit to Machu Picchu and had a great experience exploring Circuit 3. Your kind words about Joel mean a lot to us. We will be sure to share your feedback with him, he'll be thrilled to know his knowledge and passion helped make your visit so enjoyable. Thank you for choosing Peru Trekkers. We hope to welcome you back for another unforgettable adventure in Peru! Warm regards, The Peru Trekkers Team
Was an amazing experience! Our guide Joel was extremely knowledgeable and was dedicated to us having a great learning experience and also being on time for our train back. Couldn’t have asked for anything more!
Joel was incredible. Very knowledgeable and did a great job explaining all of the intricacies of Machu Picchu in an easily digestible but informative way. The trip was extremely well organized. I got picked up and dropped off right in front of my Airbnb. The whole process was seamless and very enjoyable. I would definitely recommend Peru Trekkers if you are thinking of visiting Machu Picchu.
As recommended, we booked 2 months in advance. From that point the trip is in the organizers hands, in this case PeruTrekkers. They sent us the tickets the day before our trip to Macchu. The ticket entry time to the ruins was 7:00 am. The train they booked us left Ollantaytambo at 6:40 am. It is over a 1.5 hour trip to get from Ollantaytambo to Macchu. This caused us immense stress especially because it is explicitly stated that you have a 30 min window to enter Macchu and it is strictly enforced. We tried to call the contacts provided (Peru trekkers number via viator) to inquire with no response to our calls. Through messages we received very unhelpful responses. They refused to address that there was a timing discrepancy and just reiterated the contents of our tickets. As there were no earlier train options we had to go with the train that was booked for us. We arrived to Aguascalientes at 8:10 am where our guide was waiting for us and he was very frustrated with us, thinking we had arrived over an hour late. He told us that that we would need to explain to the Macchu entrance personnel why we were so late. There was no person who was accountable for the mistake except for us, when we had no part in booking these tickets. We arrived to Macchu at 8:40 am and were denied entry for the tickets we had, of course. We were lucky that the “controller” at Macchu who deals with these issues allowed us delayed entry if we waited until 9:30 am, which was not bad. But there was no help through this process by our guide, he didn’t stay near us or help translate for us if needed. We were admitted at 10 am thankfully (because at this point we were so grateful to just be allowed in.) Our guide took us around and gave us historical context and he was fine but the stress of entry definitely took a toll on our whole experience. Overall, I would recommend booking your own tickets and if you want a guide, hire one at the entrance they are all very kind and enthusiastic. I am beyond disappointed in this experience and it is not cheap. Visiting Macchu Picchu was a lifelong dream of mine and a once in a lifetime trip and it was significantly negatively impacted by the incompetence of this booking agency.
Dear Traveller, We are truly sorry to hear that your experience caused you stress. However, we would like to clarify a few important points for future travelers. Your reservation was made very close to your travel date, during a period of extremely high demand for Machu Picchu tickets. Despite the limited availability, our team worked hard to secure the required services and guarantee your visit to Machu Picchu. The conditions, schedules, and ticket details were communicated prior to your visit, and our goal throughout the process was to ensure that you would be able to enter Machu Picchu successfully. As your own review mentions, you were ultimately able to visit the site and complete the guided tour. We understand that the timing situation created concern, and for that we sincerely apologize. Nevertheless, the circumstances were related to the limited availability and operational conditions at the time of booking, rather than a lack of effort from our team. We remained committed to making your visit possible despite the challenges. We appreciate your comments, as they help us continue improving our services. We are also pleased that you were able to fulfill your dream of visiting Machu Picchu and that your visit ultimately took place. We wish you all the best in your future travels. Thank you
We did the Machu Picchu Circuit 2 guided tour (privat) at 6am in the morning. Joel was a great Guide, to be honest the best one we had in Peru so far. He texted us one day prior the tour and offered a briefing in our hotel. The morning of the tour he picked us up in time and together we took the bus up to Machu Picchu. Once we arrived, Joel gave us a lot of information and he could answer all of our questions in great detail. He gave us more than enough time taking photos and enjoying the great atmosphere of Machu Picchu. We also did Circuit 3 one day before, but we weren't that happy with the guide we had before. So the next time we would definitly ask for Joel again!
Lizandro was a wonderful tour guide, who answered all our questions. He was very thorough in his explanations and made the experience of Machu Picchu exceptional.
Excellent experience with joel guzman highly recommend it!!!
We had a such a wonderful tour to Machu Picchu with Joel. We bought the circuit 2 tickets and Joel showed us around and provided lots of details about the citadel. The whole tour took about 2h 15minutes. We highly recommend Joel!
Highly recommend this tour! So much beauty and history. One thing is pictures and the other is to live it! Our tour guide Americo is the best! He’s knowledgeable and happily took pictures of us to capture every beautiful moment.
