Machupicchu Tour (1 Day Tour)

To visit the world famous Inca city of Machupicchu in one day we depart Cusco or Poroy (a village close to Cusco city) in the early morning to reach the township of Aguas Calientes (meaning 'hot water') after a 4-hour train ride. From here we travel by bus up to the ruins to start a fully guided tour of the Inca city lasting between 2 - 2.5 hours. The guide will take us to visit la Plaza Principal (main plaza), la Torre Circular (the round tower), el Sagrado Reloj Solar (the sacred sun clock), los Cuartos Reales (the real rooms), el Templo de las Tres Ventanas (the Temple of the Three Windows) and los Cementerios (the Cemeteries).

After the guided tour ends we will enjoy free time to further explore this impressive archaeological site. In the afternoon the bus takes us back to Aguas Calientes to board the train returning to Cusco, estimated arrival time approximately 8.30-9.00pm.
In the event that the rail service from Cusco or Poroy is unavailable, we will travel by bus from Cusco to

Ollantaytambo, then take the train to Aguas Calientes, the travel time is approximately 2 hours for this option.
This tour is available in Pool or Private Service.
Pool service/Backpacker train service: US$
Student discount: US$ (valid ISIC card required).
Pool service/Vistadome train service:
Student discount: US$ (valid ISIC card required).
Private Service: price depends on group size.

Please contact us for more information.
It's available for 2 days staying at hotel or hostal in Aguas Calientes.

Tour includes:

• Transfers to and from hotel to train station.
• Return train ticket Cusco - Aguas Calientes - Cusco (Backpacker or Vistadome service, upon request).
• Return bus tickets Aguas Calientes - Machupicchu - Aguas Calientes.
• Machupicchu 1Day entrance fee.
• Guided service by an official English-speaking tourist guide.

Note: Meals are not included.

Recommendations For this Tour:

• Drink adequate water - altitude heightens dehydration
• Take photographic equipment - spare memory cards, batteries, etc
• Money for snacks and drinks
• Wear durable footwear, hiking boots or running shoes
• Wet weather jacket - in wet season
• Long sleeve shirt or sweater
• Long pants or jeans
• Hat, Sunglasses and Sunscreen
• Binoculars
• Plastic bags
• Insect repellent and any personal medications
• 1 daypack per person - keep weight to a minimum
• If you wish to stay for 1 night (or more) at Aguas Calientes, we can book hotels and restaurants for you (extra charge).
• For the two-day trip, the cost of the entrance fee to Machu Picchu and bus fare on the second day will cost extra (if you wish to go there twice).
• A "private" service includes a private guided tour of Machu Picchu; "pooled" service involves a guided tour of Machu Picchu in a small group.
• The train fares are based on return trips. It is not possible to combine the service types, for example to go one way in Vistadome train and return in the Backpaker train, this rule applies for the pooled service only.