Machu Picchu & Huayna Picchu

Explore the historic Inca citadel of Machu Picchu and hike up Huayna Picchu Mountain on this day trip from Cusco.

Tour Details

On the day of your tour, pickup from your hotel in Cusco will be between 4 and 4:30 am. The adventure begins with a train journey from Ollantaytambo to Aguas Calientes, lasting an hour and a half, showcasing the landscapes of the Peruvian Andes.

At approximately 7:40 am, you will arrive in Aguas Calientes and take a bus to the entrance of Machu Picchu. Once inside, you have 4 hours to hike Huayna Picchu, reaching its peak at 2,500 meters for exceptional views.

After the hike, a guided tour of the lower section of the archaeological site will last 3 hours. Following the tour, you will take a bus back to Aguas Calientes for almost five hours of free time to explore the town and its market.

Finally, you will catch the train back to Ollantaytambo and return to Cusco, where you will be dropped off at your hotel after this 19-hour tour.

Panoramic Train

This excursion utilizes a tourist class train (Expedition or Voyager train).

Hotel Pickup

Pickup will occur between 4 and 4:30 am from hotels in Cusco's historic center. For accommodations outside the center, meet at the entrance of the Cathedral in Plaza de Armas.

Stations & Duration

Trains may depart from either Poroy station (30 minutes from Cusco) or Ollantaytambo station (1 hour and 30 minutes from Cusco). During the rainy season (December to March), Poroy station is closed, and bus travel to Ollantaytambo is arranged. The journey duration is approximately 4 hours from Poroy and 1 hour and 30 minutes from Ollantaytambo.

Important

If the activity is canceled due to strikes or weather conditions, an alternative date will be offered. If rescheduling is not feasible, a full refund will be provided, excluding the non-cancellable entrance fee to Machu Picchu (200 PEN approx).

Day Trip to Machu Picchu

Please be aware that tickets to Huayna Picchu Mountain sell out quickly. If unavailable on your desired date or if you prefer a standard trip, please check alternative options for visiting Machu Picchu.