Machu Picchu Full Day Tour

Vacations to Machu Picchu full-day tour by train Itinerary

The ins and outs – Getting from Cusco to Machu Picchu.

1. Pick-Up locations: Cusco Hotels “or other sites.”
2. DOOR TO DOOR PICK-UP AND RETURN: We will pick you up and drop you off directly from your hotel lobby.
3. At 5:40 am, Private transport CUSCO – POROY “Train Station.”
4. At the established time, we will board our train to go to Aguas Calientes (town of Machupicchu).
5. Time in the citadel: The time available to visit the Inca citadel is 02 hours.

Train schedule departing from the Poroy station info: [Outbound Journey]

• Train Company: PERU-RAIL Train
  • Travel route: Poroy to Aguas Calientes
  • Class: EXPEDITION 33
  • Poroy’s departure: 6:40 “upon availability”
    • At the station: 6:10
  • Arrival in Aguas Calientes: 9:54

Note: Our local guide will wait for you at Machu Picchu train station

At 10:10 a.m., bus service to Machupicchu from Machupicchu Pueblo town. The guided tour to Machu Picchu will begin at 11:00 approximately.

Our local guide will give you a talk about the history and special features of the Inca city of Machupicchu. You will have time to ask questions and talk more about the mystery of this Inca city. Besides knowing issues that are not known publicly or that you do not find on the internet about this magnificent wonder, you can take pictures and have exciting moments.

Activities to do in Full Day Machu Picchu.

1. The Inca balcony.
2. House of the Inca watchman “Casa del vigilante Inca.”
3. Inca gate entrance “Inca times.”
4. The Kallankas
5. The Inca Quarries
6. The Inca sources
7. The Royal Tomb.
8. Sacred Inca Cross “Chakana”
9. Inca Compass
10. Solar watch “Intihuatana” [Visits between 06:00 to 10:00]
11. The temple of the Sun [Visits between 10:00 to 12:00]
12. The House of the Inka Priest
13. The royal palace of the Inka
14. Sacred Stone
15. Area of the Teachers and students
16. Temple of the Virgins of the Sun
17. Temple of the Condor [Visits between 12:00 to 17:00]

Train schedules departing from the Aguas Calientes station info: [Inbound Journey]

• Train Company: PERU-RAIL
  • Service: From Aguas Calientes to Poroy
  • Class: EXPEDITION 34
  • Departure from Aguas Calientes: 15:20
    • At the station: 14:50
  • Arrival at Poroy: 19:05
  • Arrival to Cusco by transport: 19:30

This Machu Picchu 1 day tour Includes

• Private & personalized tours
• Active itinerary with unique cultural features
• Private tourist transport.
  • Transfer: Cusco – Poroy – Cusco.
• Train tickets by PERURAIL
  • Outbound Journey: POROY – MAPI – Expedition 33. Departure at 06:40
  • Inbound Journey: MAPI – POROY – Expedition 34. Departure at 15:20
• Entrance tickets to the attractions – Machu Picchu Ticket at 11:00 
• MAPI 02 bus tickets (round trip).
• Machu Picchu Guided Tour [2hrs.]
  • Excellent English speaking tour guide “Machu Picchu resident tour guide.”
• All local taxes

This tour does not include

• Hotel or Airbnb.
• Excess baggage charges – Train Advice: Luggage Policies and Identity Requirements by Inca Rail & Peru Rail changed its policies regarding luggage: 01 bags or backpacks must not exceed 5 kg/11 pounds or 62 inches/157 cm (length + height + width). 
• Insurance of any kind.
• Tips “guides, chauffeur.”

What to bring to Machu Picchu 1 Day Tour?

• Original passport!
• Face mask or KN95 mask! “Train, Machu Picchu, & Bus”
• Face shield for train travel!
• I.D that proves they have completed their vaccination against COVID-19 “in physical or digital.”
• A day backpack (35 liters) that can hold all your belongings, preferably with a belt for more comfort on day tours and explorations
• A rain cover for your backpack is a must, especially when traveling in the rainy season, to keep your clothes and personal items from getting wet.
• Pack enough padlocks for each double zipper to keep your hands from running around and lock your essentials, even in your hotel room.
• Bottle of water. Plastic disposal is a real issue, so we recommend buying large bottles and transferring the water to a Reusable bottle – Plastic bottles do forbid in Machu Picchu.
• A good pair of walking or hiking shoes, steps, and uneven cobblestone surfaces abound, and stones can become slippery in the rain.
• Rainstorm poncho. Time changes very fast here. An ideal solution is to carry a good-quality Poncho in your backpack, especially during the December/March rainy season.
• A warm jacket. Nights and mornings can get quite cold, especially between June and September, so an excellent waterproof and windproof jacket is ideal.
• Another good option is to wear a warm fleece under a lightweight waterproof, windproof jacket.
• Bring clothes that you can layer. Cool mornings mean you may need to pack before heading out; however, you may want to take your t-shirt and shorts off before 11:00. Great for warm layers and pants that unzip into shorts. You only need to change a few clothes because you can wash them cheaply anywhere.
• Good sunscreen and sun hat; due to Peru’s high altitude and proximity to the equator, regular sunscreen recommends avoiding unpleasant sunburns. Beware; even if it’s’ cloudy here, you’ll get burned badly.
• Insect protection, especially for this outdoor activity
• Small first aid kits – In Cusco and other small towns, there are pharmacies where you can buy basic first aid and medical supplies “for superficial cuts, bruises, upset stomachs.” However, please bring enough prescription medicines, as some brands and types of drugs may not be available in Peru. A good rule of thumb is to carry enough prescription medication to cover your travel time plus an extra week if you do delay.
• Use earplugs when you’re’ stuck in a noisy room or want to sleep on a bus or train.
• A camera with lots of memory and a battery to take all the great photos you want!
• Cash in local currency to purchase items.
• Extra money for souvenirs, drinks, & tips for your Kondor staff

Read all frequently asked questions

What is Machu Picchu?

It is a stone monument built on top of the mountains by the Incas, 2,400 meters above sea level. Known as the Lost City of the Incas until its discovery in 1911 by Hiram Bingham, considered today a Wonder of the Modern World. The most visited place in the world.

What is the best season to travel to Machu Picchu tour Full day?

Our climate does conform to the Rainy Season (November – March) and the Dry or Sunny Season (April – October). Machu Picchu does locate in a tropical zone, so the climate is warm and humid. Temperatures vary between 8º and 20ºC. The most frequented months are from April to September.

What should I bring on my tour to Machu Picchu tour Full Day?

Documents: Passport, ID card, or International or National Student card with the valid date, with their respective Migration card, in case of staying at least one night in Machupicchu Village.

Clothing: Long pants, long sleeve polo shirts, cap or hat, comfortable walking shoes, jacket for the cold.

Extras: Sunblock, mosquito repellent, personal medication, extra money in soles, camera, water bottle, walking sticks (if you have any discomfort in your knees).

How can I get to Machu Picchu?

There are the following ways to get to Machu Picchu

BY TRAIN: You can arrive by PERU RAIL and INCA RAIL, both with different services with daily departures. There are two stations which are the following

• Poroy Station: 25 minutes by car from the city of Cusco.
• Minimum cost: S/ 20.00 soles one way.
• Ollantaytambo Station: 1 hour 40 minutes by bus from Cusco.
• Minimum Cost: S/15.00 to S/ 20.00 soles one way. Daily bus departures (every 30 minutes).

BY BUS: The bus trip takes approximately 6 hours from Cusco to Hidroeléctrica.

From Hidroeléctrica, you can take a train that will take you to the town of Machupicchu (Aguas Calientes), or you can walk for 2 hours and 30 minutes along the railroad.

When you arrive at Machu Picchu town you will have to look for your accommodation, so the next day you can go up to Machu Picchu town, in a Consettur Campania bus, for 25 minutes to the main gate of Machu Picchu.

The other option is to walk 01 hour and 30 minutes from the town of the 1-day Machu Picchu Tour (Aguas Calientes) to Machu Picchu.

The return is the same trail used; buses leave Hidroeléctrica at 14:00 hours to Cusco.

BY TREKKING: The arrival at Machu Picchu can imply done walks

Doing routes like the Classic Inca Trail 4D/3N, with varieties like the Salkantay Trek 5D/4N, Lares Trek 4D/3N, enjoying the thermal baths in the Inca Jungle 4D/3N, all these ending the visit in Machu Picchu Town, having train and bus return.

Where can I buy tickets to Full Day Machu Picchu Tour, Huayna Picchu and Machu Picchu Mountain?

• You can buy them at the following addresses:
• Casa Garcilaso, Calle Garcilaso, Cusco.
• Opening hours: 07:00 – 20:00.
• Pachacuteq, Aguas Calientes, Cusco.
• Opening hours: From 05:20 – 20:30.

Are there any limits to visit Machu Picchu and Huayna Picchu?

Regarding the entrance Tickets, there are limitations for conservation reasons. These are detailed below:

• Access Machu Picchu: 2500 spaces per day, booked online, but only in this case are sales unlimited if the purchase does make in Machu Picchu Pueblo.
• Access to Machupicchu + Huaynapicchu: The entrance to the Mountain is limited, with only 400 spaces to access and in different groups or schedules.
• First Group: Access from 07:00 to 08:00 only 200 spaces.
• Second Group: Access from 10:00 to 11:00 only 200 places.
• Access to Machupicchu + Huaynapicchu: The entrance to the Mountain is limited, with only 400 spaces to access and in different groups or schedules.
• First Group: Access from 07:00 to 08:00 only 200 spaces.
• Second Group: Access from 09:00 to 10:00 only 200 places.

Who sells the tickets to Machu Picchu?

The Ministry of Culture is in charge of administering the entrance regulations to Machu Picchu.

When should I reserve my tickets to Machu Picchu?

You can make reservations at any time, depending on the availability of the ticket. If you want, the entrance ticket to Huaynapicchu must be at least three months in advance, as this tour does reasonably demand.

Is it possible to do the tour to Machu Picchu and Huayna Picchu on the same day?

Yes, considering the schedules mentioned above, it is possible since it is only one Access Ticket for both because they are in the same City of Machu Picchu.

Is it easy to find a guide for Machu Picchu 1 Day Tour?

Yes, it is easy to find several guide services in Machu Picchu, in a group or shared service (15 to 20 people), with $ 20.00, and other private services in different languages at various prices. Depending on the spoken language, from $ 90.00 to more.

At what time can I visit Full Day Machu Picchu Tour?

You can enter from 06:00 am to see the sunrise and close at 17:00. The first bus starts at 05:30 from Machu Picchu Picchu village (Aguas Calientes) and leaves every 05 minutes.

Where are the hot springs in Machu Picchu Tour Full Day?

It does locate in Machu Picchu’s town, at the end of Pachacuteq Avenue, 20 minutes from the town square of Machu Picchu. The thermal baths are better known as “Machu Picchu Pueblo.”

Should I go with a travel agency on Full Day Machu Picchu Tour?

Not necessarily; you can do the paperwork, but it can be a complete mess due to the long waits you must make, and without proper guidance, you could buy the wrong tickets. If you hire an agency, they will take care of all the appropriate paperwork; Kondor Path Tours does it responsibly.

Is there an age limit to visiting Machu Picchu Full Day Tour?

There is no age limit. Everyone is welcome.

How can I know more about the Machu Picchu tour Full Day?

“Kondor Path Tours” receives your travel communications Web Page, Facebook, Skype, and WhatsApp, and you can also send us to our e-mail: info@kondorpathtours.com.

Is there any discount for students?

Yes, there is a discount for students, and they do consider from 08 years old to 17 years old.

Is there a discount for children to travel to Machu Picchu tour Full?

Children under 07 years old do not pay.

Where can I buy the train ticket for Full Machu Picchu Tour?

You can buy them online, with a credit or debit card VISA or MASTER CARD.

PERU RAIL COMPANY OFFICES.
Office in Lima.
Address: Malecón de la Reserva 610 Plaza Centro, Miraflores- Lima (Larcomar Shopping Center).
Attention: Monday to Sunday and on Holidays, from 11:00 to 22:00 hours.

OFFICES IN CUSCO.
Plaza de Armas.
Address: Portal de Carnes 214, Plaza de Armas – Cusco.
Attention: Monday to Sunday and Holidays, from 07:00 to 22:00 hours.

REGOCIJO PLAZA.
Address: Calle Garcilaso con Heladeros, Plaza de Regocijo – Cusco.
Attention: Monday to Sunday and Holidays, from 08:00 to 2o:00 hours.

ESTACION DE SAN PEDRO
Address: Cascaparo Street S/N, Cusco.
Attention: Monday to Friday, from 07:00 to 17:00 hrs – Saturdays – Sundays and Holidays, from 07:00 to 12:00 hrs. You can also buy local trains (only Peruvians or residents with DNI, Residence Card, or foreigners).

ESTACION DE SAN PEDRO
Address: Av. Pachacuteq S/N, Wanchaq – Cusco.
Attention: Monday to Friday, from 07:00 to 17:00 hrs – Saturdays – Sundays and Holidays, from 07:00 to 12:00 hrs. You can also buy local trains (only Peruvians or residents with DNI, Residence Card, or foreigners).

ESTACION DE POROY
Address: Calle Rondan S/N, Poroy – Cusco.
Attention: Monday to Saturday, from 06:00 to 09:00 hrs – Sundays, from 06:00 to 08:30 hrs.

OLLANTAYTAMBO STATION.
Address: Av. Ferrocarril S/N, Sacred Valley – Cusco.
Attention: Monday to Sundays and Holidays, from 04:00 to 21:00 hours.

MACHU PICCHU TOWN STATION.
Address: Av. Ferrocarril S/N, Sacred Valley – Cusco.
Attention: Monday to Sunday and Holidays, from 06:00 to 21:30 hours.

INCA RAIL COMPANY OFFICES.
Office in Lima.
Address: Av. Pérez Aranibar 1874 San Isidro – Lima.
Attention: Monday to Friday, from 09:00 to 21:00 hrs – Saturdays, from 09:00 to 19:00 hrs – Sundays and Holidays, from 09:00 to 14:00 hrs.

Offices in Cusco.
Plaza de Armas.

Address: 105 Portal de Panes Street, Plaza de Armas – Cusco.
Attention: Monday to Friday, from 09:00 to 21:00 hrs – Saturdays, from 09:00 to 19:00 hrs – Sundays and Holidays, from 09:00 to 14:00 hrs.
Ollantaytambo Station.
Attention: Monday to Sunday, from 05:45 to 07:45 hrs – From 09:45 to 12:45, from 14:45 to 17:45 hrs.
Machu Picchu Pueblo Station.
Attention: Monday to Sunday, from 06:30 to 09:30 hrs – From 12:30 to 14:30, from 15:45 to 19:00 hrs.

How much luggage can I take on the train to Full Machu Picchu Tour?

You can take luggage of no more than 05 kilos or 11 pounds. If you want to take extra baggage, you will have to pay a separate transfer fee, which does not recommend taking too much luggage.

Is there lodging in Machu Picchu?

There are all kinds of lodging establishments with different categories, of which one can have availability.

Where can I leave my luggage during my Full Machu Picchu Tour trip?

During your excursions, you can leave your luggage at the hotel.

Full-Day Machu Picchu Tour

Price, Private Machu Picchu 1 day tour by train from Cusco

*We do not add other people to your group.

PRICES PER PERSON [USD] 2022 | We run this tour only as a Private Service

• Solo travel $380. “prices reduce if there are more people in your group.”
• 02 participants $306.
• 03 participants $283.
• 04 participants $269.
• 05 participants $262.
• 06 participants $256.
• 07 participants $252.
• 08 participants + $248.

Upgrade Items

There are several optional upgrades that you can include on this trip. Here is a quick price list:

• Vistadome train (one way) Outbound Journey: $20 per person
• Vistadome train (round trip): $50 per person
• Hiram Bhimgam train (one way) Outbound Journey $482 per person
• Hiram Bhimgam train (round trip): $964 per person
• Machupicchu overnight: Hotel 03 stars $105 “JAYA” | Hotel 02 stars $70 “El Presidente or similar”, etc.

Discounts 🙂

Applies for the following services

To Machu Picchu

• College students pay $20 per person
• Children from 03 to 17 years old $20 per person

For train service in PERU RAIL

• Children from 03 to 11 years old $60 per person.

RECOMMENDATION

• Due to the new regulation, the entrance to the citadel of Machu Picchu, keep in mind that from January 01, 2022, the tickets have a specific entry time: From 6:00, 7:00, 8:00, 9:00, 10:00, 11:00, 12:00, 13:00, and 14:00.
• Tickets can only be used once a day from the chosen time.

NOTE: 🙂 There is a price increase if we use the OLLANTAYTAMBO train facilities and the transportation service from Cusco to the railway facilities “write us.”

HOW TO BOOK OUR FULL DAY MACHU PICCHU TOUR FROM CUSCO

1st. STEP

2nd. STEP | FULL PAYMENT BY GROUPS.