Machu Picchu Private Day Trip from Cusco or Sacred Valley
Description
Enjoy a private Machu Picchu day tour with a professional local guide. See this wonderful archaeological site and take memorable pictures as you visit the main landmarks there. Your tour includes Round trip train tickets on the Vistadome or Expedition train, entrance tickets to Machu Picchu, round trip shuttle bus tickets from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu, Private tour with professional, English speaking guide and driver and transport.
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Itinerary
This exciting day starts with your private guide and driver picking you up early in the morning in the lobby of your Cusco hotel or the Sacred Valley. You will then enjoy a beautiful 2 hour drive through the Sacred Valley of the Incas with a great view of the Urubamba Mountain range until you arrive to the train station in Ollantaytambo. Here You will board the famous Vistadome or Expedition train, departing early in the morning, which will take you to the scenic and quaint little town of Aguas Calientes, the gateway to Machu Picchu. The train ride is approximately 1 hour 45 minutes. Along the way, the breathtaking scenery will take you past many farming terraces used by the ancient Inca people, current local farming communities and all of this as you wind down into the valley, with the beautiful Urubamba river running beside you. Upon arrival in Aguas Calientes, we will board the shuttle bus that will take us to the magical mountain citadel of Machu Picchu. You will then enjoy a 2 - 3 hour tour with your professional, knowledgeable, English speaking guide. He will show you all the most important sites, then allow you to explore some on your own, if you like. Afterwards, you will return by shuttle bus to Aguas Calientes, enjoy some free time to have lunch on your own before returning to the train station and return to Ollantaytambo to meet your driver, who will be waiting for you. You will then be transported back to your hotel in Cusco.
This exciting day starts with your private guide and driver picking you up early in the morning in the lobby of your Cusco hotel or the Sacred Valley. You will then enjoy a beautiful 2 hour drive through the Sacred Valley of the Incas with a great view of the Urubamba Mountain range until you arrive to the train station in Ollantaytambo. Here You will board the famous Vistadome or Expedition train, departing early in the morning, which will take you to the scenic and quaint little town of Aguas Calientes, the gateway to Machu Picchu. The train ride is approximately 1 hour 45 minutes. Along the way, the breathtaking scenery will take you past many farming terraces used by the ancient Inca people, current local farming communities and all of this as you wind down into the valley, with the beautiful Urubamba river running beside you. Upon arrival in Aguas Calientes, we will board the shuttle bus that will take us to the magical mountain citadel of Machu Picchu. You will then enjoy a 3 hour tour with your professional, knowledgeable, English speaking guide. He will show you all the most important sites, then allow you to explore some on your own, if you like. Afterwards, you will return by shuttle bus to Aguas Calientes, enjoy some free time to have lunch on your own before returning to the train station and return to Ollantaytambo to meet your driver, who will be waiting for you. You will then be transported back to your hotel in Cusco.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Your private guide and driver will pick you up from your Cusco hotel or the Sacred Valley
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please provide a copy of every participants passport after confirmation to secure train tickets.
- Minimum age is 2 years
- A minimum of 2 travelers and a maximum of 9 people per booking
- This tour in non-refundable because we purchase non-refundable train tickets and entrance tickets in advance
Reviews(9)
Juan was fantastic in getting us a trip to mach pichu and on short notice. Everything was arranged perfectly and I would highly recommend him to anyone visiting Peru.
Thank you for taking the time to write a review. We appreciate your business and nice review. We are happy that you enjoyed your tour and time in Peru. Safe travels to you in the future.
From the moment they picked us up at the hotel they were very attentive to us, then on the tour of Machupicchu the guide Yosgar was very good and friendly at all times! Thanks excellent team
Highly recommended, we didn't have to worry about anything, on the way back we had a train that did a show, playing music
The Machu Picchu tour was a dream come true! The whole experience was seamless, from the well-organized itinerary to the passionate guides who made history come alive. Machu Picchu itself was like stepping into another world, with ancient ruins against stunning landscapes. The focus on preserving the site and being eco-friendly was great to see. From the trail to the Sun Gate, every moment was awe-inspiring. If you're up for a unique adventure that's a perfect mix of culture and nature, I highly recommend this tour. It's something I'll cherish forever!
It was our pleasure to provide you with a Machu Picchu tour and also a Cusco City tour. Thank you so much for your business, we appreciate your booking. I'm glad you will have those memories to cherish. Come back to see us again sometime.
I can't describe this trip other than espectacular. The scenic views are amazing. I highly recommend it.
Thank you for taking the time to write a review. We know you have a choice in tour companies and we appreciate your business and your kind words. We are happy to hear you were pleased with our services.
FANTASTIC!!! From start to finish! Amazing Andean Adventures was in charge for our entire 8 day trip to Peru. Every detail and pick up was perfect. Every driver and guide was great! Thank you Kivin and Joaquin for finding my camera! There was one special guide that we will never forget. Dany met us at our hotel in Agnes Calientes and was very patient as our train was late arriving. His knowledge of the history and culture of the Incans made the tour of Machu Picchu come alive! We were fortunate to have Dany for two days, always upbeat, helpful, fun, and competent. The Cusco City Tour was also amazing with the continuing history making us feel like we were actually there in the time of the Inca rule. Magical. Amazing Andean Adventures continued to take us to Lake Titicaca and to see the condors in Colca Canyon. Again, lots of great information by knowledgeable and helpful guides. Juan, thank you for calling personally and taking charge of my left behind camera! Very grateful for the lifetime of great memories your team provided!
Hi Laurie - we enjoyed having all 4 of you with us. We thank you for your wonderful review. I will make sure to pass along your compliments to all the guides and drivers that you had during your visit. We strive to ensure that all of our clients enjoy their time in Peru and know that personal, customer service is important and it is comments like yours that make us want to do our very best. We know you have a choice of tour companies and we are very thankful that you chose us. That camera, with all your photographic memories will be safely on it's way back home to you soon. Thanks again and please come back to visit us again to see more of what Peru has to offer. Juan Ruben, Owner
We used Amazing Andean Adventures for 2 trips during our recent trip to Peru, the first was to Machu Picchu, our tickets and documents were waiting at our hotel in Ollantaytambo, our guide was at the station in Augas Calientes and the whole experience was seamless, stress free and the communication from the company through email and WhatsApp was very responsive and professional. Our guide was very knowledgable and the experience was amazing We also used the company to go on a rafting trip from Cusco. Again all communication was faultless with a great introductory talk the evening before in our hotel. The rafting was one of the best activities we have done, helped by our amazing guide who kept us safe whilst ensuring we had fun. After rafting a tent was put up and we had a lovely picnic by the riverside which topped off a great day out Thanks Amazing Andean Adventures and I can not recommend this company highly enough
It was great to spend the time with you both on your Peruvian Adventures. Thank you for taking the time to write a review and for your kind words. Communication is very important to us and we know our clients appreciate it and it helps to make your planning less stressful before your arrival as well as after you are in Peru. Come back and see us anytime, we'd love to share more of Peru with you. Juan Ruben, Owner
Seeing Machu Picchu is so much more amazing in person! Our tour guide was very knowledgeable regarding its history and the culture. We were in awe being there and taking in the sights. Machu Picchu and many other sites in Peru should be on everyone's bucket list!
My husband and I travelled with our two children ages 15 and 16 and none of us were accustomed to hiking. While the usual bickering/teasing and complaining was expected from our teens I have to say Juan handled all of it beautifully. He was a able to often redirect the kids helping all of us enjoy each days tour experience. We hiked Sacred Valley at 14k feet and although it was incredibly challenging my 16 yr old daughter turned to me in the middle and said, "Mom I think I really like hiking!" I looked up at the heavens to thank the all mighty. : ) Juan made each step enlightening and fun. At one point completely unexpected in a glorious spot along the trail, Juan pulled out a flute (traditional of old Inca days) and filled the air with a delightful melody while we forged ahead. We not only conquered the trail but we had the adventure of our lives. We visited locations off the beaten path and experienced the Andes people in beautiful remote villages. He made sure we covered all of the most important places and explained the history so our children could understand and appreciate this amazing place. We also hiked Machu Picchu a few days later. We were always prepared in advance of how to dress and what to bring to add to our comfort. Great Memories, Great Guide.
Thanks again for your review. I am so glad you and your family enjoyed your trip, It was fun for me as well, to share the "Off the Beaten Path" locations and experiences with you.
