Machu Picchu Full Day from Cusco





Description
Experience the magic of Machu Picchu, a truly unforgettable journey. Book in advance for the best tour (Circuit 2), which includes the top for the classic photo and the bottom for visiting the Inca urban area. The group will be small and private during the visit to Machu Picchu, with guaranteed departures. You will have experienced tour guides, teamwork, excellent communication, great responsiveness and a positive attitude. If you haven't booked your Machu Picchu tour in advance, we have the best option: Visit Machu Picchu on Circuit 3, which guarantees the operation of the tour. Departure times may vary depending on government availability as there are multiple times and circuits to enter Machu Picchu. For this reason, we will send you the exact departure time at the time of your confirmation, which could be early in the morning.
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Itinerary
The tour starts with early morning pickup from your accommodation in Cusco. Departure time may vary depending on availability and time of authorized revenue for Machu Picchu. (Your pickup time will be updated 48 hours prior to Service.)
We will take a transport to Ollantaytambo to take the train to the village of Aguas Calientes. Enjoying the beautiful scenery during your train journey, upon arrival our staff will wait for you outside the train station direction and then head to Machu Picchu Shrine.
Upon arrival in Aguas Calientes, our staff will wait for you outside the train station and will walk to the bus station where they will queue taking the transport that the journey will take around 25min. and reach the entrance of Machu Picchu.
Before entering Machu Picchu please show your passports and begin your guided tour of the citadel. Exploring the stunning terraces, staircases, constructions and temples of this incredible Inca Citadel, nestled among the mountains and surrounded by stunning scenery.
At the end of the tour, you will take the bus back to Aguas Calientes. You will have some free time to eat something as there are a variety of restaurants and you can explore the village a little before your return.
Finally at the agreed time you will board the tourist train to return to Ollantaytambo or Poroy, where it includes transport to Cusco and so our staff transport with our private transport will be waiting for you.
When arriving in Cusco our staff will wait for you outside the station, the return time will vary depending on the availability of admission to Machupicchu being between 08:00 and 11:00pm where our transfer will always take you back to your accommodation, concluding this incredible adventure to the Historic Shrine of Machu Picchu.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
A day before, the exact pick-up time from your accommodation is coordinated with the passenger. Our staff will wait for you at the reception of your accommodation.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(187)
The tour was amazing and well-planned. The experience has actually outweighed my expectation, everything was smooth. I highly recommend this team, they are helpful and professional. They have made our experience memorable and highly fulfilling.
This was the best tour. Julio was great from start to finish. He knew a lot about Machu Picchu, but explained everything in a relaxed and interesting way, not like a rehearsed lecture. He was patient, easy to talk to, and made sure we stopped at the best spots for pictures. He also took some really good photos of us. We had an amazing day and would definitely recommend him.
We had a stress-free and amazing experience with this day trip. The operator came to our hotel to explain how the day would work, booked everything in advance and gave us all the information we needed to make the day go seamlessly. The driver who picked us up was prompt, drove safely and we even ended up early for our train, which had wonderful views as well. Our guide Luis at Machu Picchu was so knowledgeable and explained everything we wanted to know, and was a great photographer too! We booked two circuits to maximise our time at Machu Picchu and they arranged it so that we could go one after the other and then take our train back without delay but just enough time to pick up lunch. It was straightforward and let us have lots of fun throughout the long day.
This full-day Machu Picchu tour from Cusco was truly the experience of a lifetime. I booked it last minute in June during peak season after finding out tickets on the official website were sold out for months, and somehow everything worked out perfectly. It ended up being one of the best days of my life. It was definitely a long day, but every single minute was worth it. Everything was so well organized from start to finish. The transportation, transfers, timing, and communication were seamless, so I never had to worry about anything. Our guide, Julio, was absolutely amazing. He was incredibly knowledgeable, funny, and made exploring Machu Picchu even more memorable. He answered every question I had, shared so many interesting stories about the site, and even took a ton of photos for me that turned out Instagram-worthy! If you're thinking about visiting Machu Picchu, I can't recommend this tour enough. It was such a magical experience, and I'd happily do it all over again—especially with my friends next time.
Smooth communications between the tour guides. They picked me up with a taxi at my hotel and drove to Ollantaytambo. The driver made sure I waited on the correct area for my train before he left. Once the train arrived at Aguas Calientes, someone with a sign was waiting for me. Had some time to grab a quick lunch and then i met with the guide and she brought me to the bus bound to machu pichu. When I got to machu pichu, my tour guide Julio was waiting for me at the entrance. We walk through the curcuit B and he took a lot of photos for me. He also gave me a run down of the history (very informative). Julio was considerate and responded to my questions.
Minkas Travel provided a wonderful experience. They picked us up and dropped us off at the airport. The travel to Machu Picchu was enjoyable with the beautiful views and unique train experience. When we arrived in Machu Picchu city, the tour guide met us and took us to a delicious restaurant that he had already reserved. We had plenty of time inside a Machu Picchu to soak it in, learn from the tour guide, and take lots of pictures. I would highly recommend traveling with them!
Julio is truly the best guide, he explains everything perfectly, has patience for both adults and young people, we had a great time, we had fun and learned... he takes the best photos... we are very grateful 🙏🏻✨
It was great and enjoyable experience
If you are looking for an agency that truly delivers, look no further than Minka's Travel. This was honestly one of the best global tours we have ever taken. Our time in Peru was incredibly well-organized and executed perfectly from start to finish. What really set them apart was their ability to smoothly make adjustments on the fly, ensuring our trip remained completely stress-free. Every single person we interacted with was fantastic and went above and beyond: * **Irwin @ Minka’s Travel: He completely nailed the pickup times and team coordination. We never had to worry about a thing and always felt like we were in great hands. * **The Ticket Coordinator: The gentleman who met us at our hotel to explain all of our tickets was incredibly patient and helpful, making sure we knew exactly what to expect for the day ahead. * **Our Private Drivers: They provided seamless, comfortable, and prompt transportation to and from our hotel. * **Martin & Draco: A shoutout to Martin, who met us at the station accompanied by his absolutely adorable dog, Draco to ensure we understood the bus line up process and where and when to go. * **Julio Cesar: He was our personal tour guide for Machu Picchu, and the experience would not have been the same without him. He is immensely knowledgeable, and we thoroughly enjoyed the tour with him. He made the history of the site come alive. Everything about this experience was worth it. I highly recommend Minka's Travel to anyone looking for exceptional, personalized service!
The tour guide is one of the best we have ever had! He is equipped with great knowledge about Machu Picchu, patient to take photos for three of us (actually many photos!). Visiting and planning for visiting Machu Picchu can be exhausting these days but he certainly makes it enjoyable.



