




Relive the grandeur of the Lost City of the Incas with this full-day tour to the UNESCO World Heritage-listed wonder of Machu Picchu from Cusco. Travel through jungle-covered mountains on a thrilling 4-hour bus and train ride to Aguas Calientes, then follow your guide to the mountaintop citadel of Machu Picchu. Immerse yourself in the fascinating history of the ‘Lost City’ as you explore the ruins, see the Sacred Inca Terraces and admire the sacred temples of the Sun and the Condor. Afterwards, enjoy free time to hike to the Sun Gate or the Inca Bridge. Subject to availability of Machu Picchu tickets – please enquire before booking.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 21.
At the agreed time, we will pick you up from your hotel and head to the train station in Ollantaytambo, where we will board the train that will take us to Aguas Calientes.
After a trip of approximately 4 hours, we will arrive at the Aguas Calientes station. There, our guide will be waiting for you to direct us to the bus station and continue for an additional 30 minutes, thus arriving at the “Historical Sanctuary of Machu Picchu”, also known as the “Lost City of the Incas”. Once at the citadel of Machu Picchu, our guide will accompany us to show our entrance tickets and begin the tour of the entire site. For approximately 2 and a half hours. After completing the guided tour, your guide will drop you off at an area where you can take photos and enjoy the surroundings. Then, we will return to the town of Aguas Calientes, where you will have free time for lunch. Later, we will take the train back to Ollantaytambo and Cusco. This entire round trip and return trip takes an average of 16 hours, it may be less or more depending on the train schedule which will be confirmed when you book.
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Private Full Day Tour to Machu Picchu lasts about 16 hours. The itinerary has 2 stops.
Prices start at $490 per person for this Cusco experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 4:00 AM.
Children aged 3–11 pay from $490, adults from $490.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
The meeting point is We will collect in the pool of the Plaza de Armas of Cusco. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
The experience is available in EN, ES.
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 15 travellers can book together.
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 17 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by INFOCUSCO.
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
| Tour | Duration | Rating | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Private Full Day Tour to Machu Picchu | 16 hours | 5.0 (17) | $490 | |
Machu Picchu Full Day - Private Tour | 12–15 hours | 5.0 (580) | $510 | View |
Machu Picchu Full Day from Cusco | 11–13 hours | 5.0 (193) | $465 | View |
2-Day Short Inca Trail to Machu Picchu – Vistadome & 4-Star Hotel | 2 days | 5.0 (4,071) | $585 | View |
Private Inca Trail to Machu Picchu 4 Days | 4 days | 5.0 (176) | $1,890 | View |
4-Day Cusco and Machu Picchu in private | 4 days | 5.0 (144) | $750 | View |
Machu Picchu Private Tour from Aguas Calientes (Tickets included) | 4–5 hours | 5.0 (114) | $169 | View |