Itinerary with Comprehensive Details: A Day’s Expedition from Cusco to Machu Picchu tour via Ollantaytambo and Aguas Calientes
- Early Morning Start: Embark on your adventure with an early morning pickup between 4:00 and 4:15 AM from your respective hotel in Cusco. If you are in the Sacred Valley, please inform us at the following WhatsApp number +51974217700 for the scheduling of your pickup. For both cases, a designated vehicle from Machu Picchu Reservations will arrive to collect you. Be prepared and waiting promptly at your hotel or Airbnb’s reception. A cozy vehicle will transport you through the enchanting Andean vistas, journeying for approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes to the Ollantaytambo train station.
- Train to Aguas Calientes: Upon arrival, our driver will aid you in embarking on the train, leaving at either 6:10 AM or 6:40 AM towards the charming town of Aguas Calientes. This 1.5-hour train ride presents breathtaking sceneries of the Urubamba River and the encompassing rugged terrain.
- Welcoming at Aguas Calientes: As you arrive in Aguas Calientes, the threshold to Machu Picchu, our guide will be awaiting with a sign reading “MACHU PICCHU RESERVATIONS” or your specific names. After an introductory meeting and receiving key instructions, enjoy 20 to 30 minutes of personal time to savor a coffee, pick some snacks, or visit the restroom.
- Ascent to Machu Picchu by Bus: Subsequently, queue for the bus embarking on a serpentine, 30-minute climb to Machu Picchu’s main entrance, estimated arrival between 9:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
- Guided Exploration of Machu Picchu: Included in your journey is a Machu Picchu ticket, typically granting access via circuit 02 or 01, subject to availability. In the event of unavailability, circuits 04 or 03 serve as substitutes. Advance booking is advised for securing your preferred route. Upon reaching, our guide will conduct a 2.5-hour enlightening excursion through the Inca citadel, spotlighting key monuments, sharing narratives, and providing moments for you to absorb the vistas and capture memories.
- Return to Aguas Calientes: After visiting the Inca citadel of Machu Picchu, you’ll descend back to Aguas Calientes by bus, which takes about 25 minutes. There, you can explore the town of Aguas Calientes.
- Leisure Time in Aguas Calientes: Post-tour, return to Aguas Calientes by bus where you’ll have downtime to relish a meal and meander around the town prior to proceeding to the train station.
- Return Voyage to Cusco: The homeward train departs Aguas Calientes around 2:30 PM or 3:20 PM, delivering you back to Ollantaytambo station in 1.5 hours. Here, our transfer will be ready to guide you back to Cusco by car, an approximate 1.45-hour drive, concluding your day with a hotel drop-off around 6:30 to 7:00 PM.
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- Snapshot of Your Day:
- Cusco Pickup: 4:00 AM
- Train to Aguas Calientes: 6:10 AM or 6:40 AM
- Ticket for Machu Picchu tour Entry: 9:00 AM or 10:00 AM
- Return Train to Ollantaytambo: 2:30 PM or 3:20 PM
- Estimated Cusco Return: 6:30 to 7:00 PM
This carefully curated itinerary is crafted to provide a smooth, enjoyable, and profound experience from Cusco to the legendary Machu Picchu tour within a single day. Each element is thoughtfully arranged for your utmost comfort and satisfaction, allowing for a deep dive into the splendor and history of this ancient marvel.
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