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Machu Picchu Day Trip

Have you always dreamed of seeing Machu Picchu? The lost city of the Incas is waiting for you on this excursion from Aguas Calientes. Prepare to fall in love!. Machu Picchu Excursion.

  • 3 hours
  • 9Exceptional | 57 reviews

Have you always dreamed of seeing Machu Picchu? The lost city of the Incas is waiting for you on this excursion from Aguas Calientes. Prepare to fall in love!

Machu Picchu Excursion

The tour meets at the Aguas Calientes train station and from there, we'll set off on a 30 to 45-minute journey to Machu Picchu.

Once we arrive at the citadel of the archaeological site, we'll go on a 2.5-hour tour. The site is located in the Andes mountain range, 2430 meters (8,000 feet) above sea level.

Built before the 15th century, the Machu Picchu complex, whose name means "Old Mountain," was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1981. Your expert guide will bring this ancient and mysterious culture back to life, on your tour of the site known as one of the Seven Wonders of the Modern World. Did you know that it's one of the world's most popular tourist destinations? And with good reason!

Having wandered the streets of this legendary Inca jewel and learned about its history, depending on the speed of the group, you'll have free time to take those photographs you'll cherish forever, or simply sit back and drink in the unparalleled views. At the end of your excursion, we'll head back to Aguas Calientes.

How it works?

What you’ll do: Meet at the Aguas Calientes train station for a guided journey to Machu Picchu.Detailed information: The excursion lasts approximately 2.5 hours within the archaeological site.Services included: Expert guide, round trip transportation from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu.Services not included: Machu Picchu entrance fee (200 PEN) which is non-refundable.Meeting point: Aguas Calientes train station.

Tickets

Please note that your reservation won't be fully confirmed until you receive an e-mail from the local tour company with your tickets, as the date selected may be affected by high demand and the limited capacity of Machu Picchu.

Important

In the event that the activity is cancelled due to strikes or poor weather conditions, you'll be offered an alternative date to take part in the tour. If it is not possible to organise an alternative date, please note that you will be refunded the full amount paid for the activity, except for the Machu Picchu entrance fee (200 PEN), which cannot be cancelled.

Included

  • English–speaking guide
  • Ticket to Machu Picchu
  • Minibus transport to Machu Picchu
  • Small groups of no more than 16 people

Tips

  • Accessibility: Not wheelchair accessible.

Location

Activity location

Avenida Hermanos Ayar 584, 08681 Machu Picchu, Peru

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