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 tour day, pickup from your hotel in Cusco will be between 4 and 4:30 am. We will travel to Ollantaytambo to board a train to Aguas Calientes, a journey of about an hour and a half through the Peruvian Andes.

Arriving in Aguas Calientes around 7:40 am, we will take a bus to the entrance of Machu Picchu. You will have 4 hours to hike up Huayna Picchu, reaching a height of 2,500 meters for stunning views.

After the hike, we will regroup for a 3-hour guided tour of the lower section of the archaeological site, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Following the tour, we will take the bus back to Aguas Calientes, where you will have nearly five hours of free time to explore.

Finally, we will return by train to Ollantaytambo, and then head back to Cusco, completing the 19-hour tour.

Panoramic Train

The excursion uses a tourist class train (Expedition or Voyager train).

Hotel Pickup

Pickup occurs between 4 and 4:30 am from hotels in Cusco's historic centre. If outside the centre, meet at the Cathedral entrance in Plaza de Armas.

Stations & Duration

Train departures may be from Poroy (30 minutes from Cusco) or Ollantaytambo (1 hour and 30 minutes from Cusco), based on availability. From December to March, Poroy station is closed, and travel will be by bus to Ollantaytambo. Duration varies: Poroy to Aguas Calientes is approximately 4 hours, and Ollantaytambo to Aguas Calientes takes 1 hour and 30 minutes.

Important

In case of cancellations due to strikes or poor weather, an alternative tour date will be offered. If rescheduling is not possible, a full refund will be processed, excluding the non-cancellable entrance fee to Machu Picchu (approximately 200 PEN).

For additional route details, participants should inquire further, and please note an entrance fee of 60 USD for the platform in Route 1. Hiring a guide is optional and payment details will be provided at the destination.

Day Trip to Machu Picchu

Tickets for Huayna Picchu Mountain sell out quickly. If unavailable for your desired date, consider our Day Trip to Machu Picchu.