Itinerary
Machu Picchu Day tour – Itinerary
Machu Picchu day tour starts in Cusco, we pick you up from your hotel at early in the morning and we will drive you to the train station located at Ollantaytambo – Sacred Valley, usually our train departures are at 6am, 7am and 8am, the train ride takes 2 hours until Aguas Calientes town; throughout the journey you will have spectacular views and amazing landscape. Once you arrive in Aguas Calientes, you will board the bus up to Machu Picchu for about 30 minutes. Around 9am or 10am you will be arriving in Machu Picchu to one of the most spectacular ancient monument of the Incas, considered one of the new 7 wonders in the world.
The natural and cultural beauty of Machu Picchu makes magical experience, you are going to explore with a professional tour Guide who will take you on the amazing tour and show you the most beautiful sides of Machu Picchu day tour Inca complex and definitely you can have a better understanding the whole city together, afterward you will take the bus back to Aguas Calientes and then bord the train back to Ollantaytambo and finally you will be back in Cusco around 8pm.
Inclusions
What is included in Machu Picchu day tour?
- Pick up and transfer from the Airport to the hotel
- Professional English – Speaking Tour Guide
- Breafing the night before you go on Machu Picchu day tour
- Pick-up from your Hotel
- Train expedition class two ways
- Pick up from the train station in our private van to Cusco and drop off in your hotel
- Oxygen tank for emergencies.
- First aid kit for emergencies.
- Entrance ticket for Machu Picchu full day tour by train.
- Bus tickets from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu and viceversa.
What’s Not Included i machu Picchu day tour?
- Breakfast, lunch and dinner
- Entrance fee to Huayna Picchu Mountain or Machu Picchu mountain ($70)
- Extra Expences
- Gratitude
Prices
Machu Picchu day trip – Price
We warmly welcomes to you, and we really want to make the best experience for you. Our Machu picchu day tour by train can leave any days of the week, 12 months a year.
Price: USD 390 Per Person – Group Service
Group service means that is open to other people to join you on this tour, but, our groups size are always small, maximun 8 People for group.
Machu Picchu day tour Private Service is available and priced by party size
Do you want to visit Machu Picchu full day tour? Come with your friends or loved ones and enjoy your vacation by choosing our private tours. Our private tours can start with any size and we will do all our best to make a lifetime experience for you.
- 1 person US$415 per person
- 2 people US$395 per person
- 3 people US$375 per person
- 4 people US$355 per person
- 5+ people US$3305per person
Student discount: $20 per student. To aply to student discount you shoud follow the below govenment requirements
Students from 18 to 25 years old get discount of $20
Students from 12 to 17 years old, they get discount of $20.
Children from under 11 years all they get discount of $20.
The Ministry of Culture has changed its regulations regarding student discounts for entrances to Machu Picchu and Inca Trail permits. For anyone wishing to obtain a student discount, the following requirements must be met: (1.- Must be under 25 years of age 2.- Must have a valid institutional student card with A.- Photograph B.- Student´s full name C.- Expiry date in 2019 that includes the date of reservation and the date of visit to Machu Picchu by train). Please note ISIC cards or any alternative documents proving student status will not be accepted. Unfortunately, if you fail to meet any of the above criteria we will not be able to offer the student discount.
Some considerations
For example, if you book your tour at the age of 17 but, you turn 18 before you start your tour, you do not qualify for a student discount.
Please send all documents to info@inkatrailexplorer.com
Upgrades
Optional Upgrades
- Vistadome train (One Way): $65 per person
Huayna Picchu Mountain price – USD 70
Huayna Picchu, is a stunning mountain that sits directly behind Machu Picchu, this is the infamous sugar-loaf mountain which sits at an elevation of 2,720m and 300m above the Machu Picchu Inca Citadel.
There are some archaeological remains as the Moon Temple and other precincts that are interconnected with authentic trails, steps, tunnels and natural formatted caves which made the view more interesting, without any doubt, Huayna Picchu mountain can be the highlight of your trip to Machu Picchu.
The last stretch to get the summit is very steep, narrow, and in some parts, you are required to use your hands for a better balance. There are some stone ladders to climb up the cliff face along the way. if you have problems with the heights this may not be the hike for you. The summit itself is not flat but is instead rocky, therefore when the crowd picks up it can be a bit difficult to move around.
- Difficulty – Due to the complexity and gradient of the trail, the hike is rather challenging.
- Duration – The round trip can take between 1.5 to 2 hours in average.
- Elevation – The mountain’s summit sits at 2,693masl, while the climb itself is 353m.
Huayna Picchu mountain can be climbed in different sessions:
- The first session: from 7am to 8am
- The second session: from 8am to 9am
- The third session: from 9am to 10am
- The fourth session: from 10am to 11am
Machu Picchu Mountain
The climb up to Machu Picchu mountain is nearly twice as high as Huayna Picchu but has a more gradual ascent profile up to its summit at 1,850 feet (~620m) above the citadel (3,051m above sea level).
The panoramic views are from another world. The Inca ruins, Huayna Picchu and Putucusi Mountains look so small behind the giant row of mountains that it makes you wonder if it is true what you are seeing. You will be astonished!
The awe-inspiring view is still composed by a bright blue sky, clouds and the Urubamba River snaking around colossal mountains covered with lush vegetation. What a gift from our mother nature!
- Difficulty – Due to the complexity and gradient of the trail, the hike is rather challenging.
- Duration – The round trip can take between 2.5 to 3 hours in average.
- Elevation – The mountain’s summit sits at 3,000masl, while the climb itself is 600m.
Machu Picchu mountain can be climbed in 2 different sessions:
- The first session: from 7am to 8am
- The second session: from 9am to 10am
Choose one of your favorite free tours
If you are traveling in Peru with your family or friends and there are 4 or more people in your group, then you automatically get one of our tours for free. You may pick whichever one you like from the list below. Please note that we do not include the entrance fees for these, but we do include the transportation and a professional tour guide.
- Sacred Valley Tour
- Cusco City Tour
Import Info
Important Information about Machu Picchu day tour
We know planning an adventure vacation is no small decision, so we’re here to make the process as easy as possible for you. We’ve been doing this for quite a while, so we’ve got the answers to everything you need to know!
Upon your arrival in Cusco City
You will be welcomed by one of our transfers at Cusco airport and then you will be transferred into your hotel. Find out your transfer in Cusco airport holding our Inka trail Explorer logo. Please you should provide us your flight schedule before you leave home.
The briefing
Your guide will meet you in your hotel 1 or 2 days prior you start the tour. your guide will explain everything concerning the tour in detail. This includes the schedule and a few tips on how to make your day tour Machu Picchu easier.
Can I leave my Suitcase in your storage?
Usually most of the hotels in Cusco city offers a free storage but, definitely you can leave your suitcase in our storage while you go in the tour, we offer a free storage.
How big needs to be my daypack?
You only need to bring a small daypack (25 to 30 Lts max). Big enough to pack you rain gear, snack, water, camera, fleece jacket and some small items that you might need for your day tour.
How do I Pay my final Balance?
Your final balance should be paid in cash and it can be done in American dollars or in the local currency (Peruvian soles). We kindly request pay your final balance at least 24 hours prior you start the tour. You also can pay your balance via PayPal 10 days prior you go in the tour. To pay your final balance via PayPal, you need to log into your PayPal account using our e-mail address – innovaperutrek@gmail.com
Can I cancel my Machu Picchu day trip or change my departure date?
As soon as you make your confirmation by paying your deposit we proceed to purchase the Machu Picchu tickets and train tickets. According the government regulations, Machu Picchu tickets cannot be canceled, changed of date or transferred into other traveler and unfortunately there is not a refund.
Do I need my Original passport when I travel into Peru?
Very important to bring the original passport with you. If you are a foreigner, you need a passport to enter Machu Picchu. Not just any passport. It has to be the passport you used to book your trip in Peru or buy your entry tickets to different attractions in Cusco – Peru.
If you renew your passport after you booked your trip in Peru, you must travel with both the old and the new passports. You also can send us via e-mail a copy of your new and old passports and we will be able to upgrade your new passport information.
How fit do I need to be to do Machu Picchu day tour?
As long as you enjoy walking, you’ll love the Machu Picchu full day tour . We recommend doing some of exercise before you leave home, as the fitter you are, the more you’ll enjoy your day tour in Machu Picchu.
Do you recommend buying a travel insurance?
You should have full travel insurance cover – please be aware that some insurance companies require insurance to be purchased within 7 days of deposit payment. It is imperative for you to have medical cover and emergency repatriation and we strongly recommend a comprehensive travel insurance policy that also includes trip cancellation and other travel mishaps (e.g. flight cancellations or delays, trip interruption, theft or loss of luggage and personal effects).
Packing List
Essencials
- Passport
- Valid, GREEN ISIC card (if you booked as a student)
- Immigration Card (given on the plane as you enter Peru)
- Good daypack (the smaller, the better)
- Sunscreen
- Bug spray
- Sunhat
- sunglases
- Rain gear
- Fleece
- Camera
- Handsanitizer
- Personal medication
- Extra Money for Souvenirs, Drinks & Tips