Special Full Day Machu Picchu Tour (tickets available in circuits 1 and 3)
Download the Tour in PDFAbout this tour
- Duration: 16 hours.
- Transport type: Tourist Expedition Bimodal train.
- Tickets included (no queues): Entrance ticket ‘Machu Picchu in circuits 1 and 3’ (tickets available).
- Tour guide: In English and Spanish (private service in Machu Picchu).
- Start: At 5 AM at the door of your hotel (or at 6 AM or 7 AM shift).
- Group: From two people onwards.
- Payment methods: Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Diners Club, PayPal.
Description
- The Machu Picchu Full Day Special tour allows you to visit the Inca citadel with high availability throughout the year – route in circuits 1 and 3, with many free entries. The tour offers a private service experience during the Machu Picchu visit. The service lasts 1 day (15 hours), from 5 AM to approximately 9 PM. It also includes: hotel pickup, tourist transportation (Expedition Bimodal train), Consettur bus, private professional guide in Machu Picchu, and return to the hotel door in Cusco. Tickets are available!
Video
This is the experience
- The tour begins in the city of Cusco with hotel pickup at 5 AM. From there, a tourist transport takes you to Wánchaq station. Then, the journey continues to Aguas Calientes (bus + Expedition train). In Aguas Calientes, the trip concludes with the Consettur bus ride to the entrance of Machu Picchu. The Machu Picchu tour is accompanied by a private tour guide. The visitor can choose to take circuit 1 (panoramic route) or circuit 3 (route through the sacred temples of the lower part). The return trip is the same (bus + train) back to the tourist’s hotel door in Cusco. The tour includes everything except meals.
Machu Picchu Classic Photo Ticket Tour – (Circuit 1)
The tour offers the option of the ‘Machu Picchu Classic Photo’ ticket, which has wide availability. The tour of the Inca city is through circuit 1, also known as the panoramic circuit. This circuit is the shortest, as it includes a walk up stone steps to reach the best viewpoint, at the Guardian’s House or Watchman’s House. From there, you get the best photo of Machu Picchu, as well as a panoramic view of all the Inca structures.
Machu Picchu Lower Temples Ticket Tour – (Circuit 3)
The tour offers the option of the ‘Machu Picchu Lower Temples’ ticket, which has wide availability. The tour of the Inca city is through circuit 3, also known as the royal circuit, as it offers a visit to important stone temples, such as: Royal Tomb, Sun Temple, Inca House, Three Doorways, Condor Temple, Water Springs, and the agricultural area (where you can get a classic photo of Machu Picchu). The circuit takes approximately 2 hours 30 minutes.
Availability
Machu Picchu Tour with Classic Photo Ticket
Machu Picchu Tour with Lower Temples Ticket
Prices
Machu Picchu Special Full Day Tour
Machu Picchu Special Full Day Tour | Standard Prices | ||
|---|---|---|---|
Expedition Train | Vistadome Train | ||
| Foreign | Adult | 373 USD | 483 USD |
| Child | 341 USD | 451 USD | |
| CAN | Adult | 339 USD | 449 USD |
| Child | 326 USD | 436 USD | |
| Peruvian | Adult | 327 USD | 437 USD |
| Child | 315 USD | 425 USD | |
Machu Picchu Tour Map
Where is Machu Picchu? How to get there?
Machu Picchu is located in the jungle part of the Cusco region. From the city of Cusco, it takes nearly 4 hours to get there. The first leg is by bus or minivan for 1 hour 40 minutes to the town of Ollantaytambo. From there, you’ll board the tourist train which will take you to Aguas Calientes (Machu Picchu town) in 1 hour 40 minutes. Finally, in this town, you’ll take the tourist bus which will take you uphill for just 30 minutes to the entrance of Machu Picchu. The TOUR INCLUDES ALL THESE TRANSPORTS!
Itinerary
- The tour starts with hotel pickup from your hotel in the city of Cusco. Pickup is at five in the morning.
- Onboard a tourist transport, we will travel to the Wánchaq station in the city of Cusco. There, we will board the Peru Rail Bimodal bus which will take us in 1 hour 45 minutes to the Ollantaytambo train station in the Sacred Valley of the Incas.
- In Ollantaytambo, we will board the Peru Rail Expedition tourist train. The journey is in comfortable seats, with tables and large windows to enjoy the beautiful Andean landscapes. The trip takes an average of 1 hour 45 minutes.
- Once in Aguas Calientes, an assistant will be waiting to greet you and take you to the bus station. After a short wait, we will board the buses that will take us to the entrance gate of Machu Picchu in 30 minutes. The journey is in comfortable seats with large windows to enjoy the views of the green mountain landscapes.
- At the entrance of Machu Picchu, we will meet the tour guide. Together, we will enter the archaeological site for the tour, choosing between two possible tickets: a) Machu Picchu Classic Photo Ticket (Circuit 1) or b) Machu Picchu Lower Temples Ticket (Circuit 3), which has many free spaces available.
- The tour of Circuit 1 will take almost 2 hours. It includes a visit to the Guardian’s House, where you get a panoramic view of all the Inca buildings. From there, you can also get the best photo of Machu Picchu. The tour guide will have time to share more about the history of the Inca city and its buildings.
- The tour of Circuit 3 will take more than 2 hours. It includes a visit to: the terraces, the royal tomb, the Temple of the Sun, the Inca House, the Temple of the Condor, the Water Springs, and more. Of course, you’ll also have time to take beautiful photos of the Inca citadel – a classic photo in the agricultural sector.
- After the Machu Picchu tour with the private guide, we will return to Aguas Calientes by Consettur bus. If you reserved (for an additional cost) the buffet lunch, you will stay for a while in Machu Picchu to enjoy a delicious buffet lunch at the 5-star Sanctuary Lodge hotel restaurant.
- In Aguas Calientes, you will have time to have lunch (not included in the tour). At the time specified by the guide, you should head to the train station to travel back by Expedition Bimodal service (train + bus) to the Wánchaq station in the city of Cusco.
- The tour ends with the return of the tourist to the door of their hotel in Cusco around 9 pm.
Includes
- Pickup from the tourist’s hotel in the city of Cusco.
- Tourist transport from Cusco to Wánchaq station.
- Tourist train ‘Expedition’ Bimodal (bus + train) round-trip transportation.
- Tourist bus transport Consettur from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu (round-trip).
- ‘Machu Picchu by Circuit 1 or Circuit 3’ entrance tickets (available entries).
- Private tour guide in English, Spanish, or other languages.
- Option to cancel the tour.
- Option for a buffet lunch at Machu Picchu (5-star restaurant).
- Option for Vistadome tourist train.
- Breakfast and lunch.
- Snacks and drinks.
- Tips.
What to bring?
- Passport (or identity document).
- Hat or cap.
- Comfortable walking clothes.
- A jacket.
- Rain poncho.
- Snacks and drinks.
- Comfortable shoes for the Machu Picchu circuit.
- Sunblock.
Difference and Similarity Between the Classic Machu Picchu Tour and the Special Machu Picchu Tour
Machu Picchu Full Day Tour | Machu Picchu Full Day Special Tour | |
|---|---|---|
| Duration | 16 hours | 16 hours |
| Ticket Type | Classic Machu Picchu Ticket |
|
| Circuit | Circuit 2 | Circuits 1 or 3 |
| Transport | Bimodal Expedition Service (bus + train) | Bimodal Expedition Service (bus + train) |
| Tour Guide | Group service (in Spanish or English) for 2 hours 30 minutes | Private service (in Spanish, English, or other languages) for 2 hours 30 minutes |
| Pickup | From your hotel door in Cusco | From your hotel door in Cusco |
| End | At your hotel door in Cusco | At your hotel door in Cusco |
| Optional on the tour | Buffet lunch in Machu Picchu / Vistadome Train | Buffet lunch in Machu Picchu / Vistadome Train |
| Booking | 1 month in advance or more | 3 days in advance or more |
| Advantage | Well-organized tour with everything included | Private tour with available tickets |
| Price | 280 USD for foreign adult tourists | 310 USD for foreign adult tourists |
Where Does the Tour Start and End?
- The ‘Machu Picchu Special Full Day’ tour begins with the pickup of the tourist from the door of their hotel in Cusco – valid only for hotels in the historic center of the city – (most tourist hotels are located there). If your hotel is not located in the center, the transport will pick you up at a central location such as a square.
- The tour ends with the return of the tourist to the door of their hotel in the city of Cusco.
How to Prevent Altitude Sickness?
- Altitude sickness (also known as ‘soroche’) can cause some discomfort during your visit such as dizziness, fatigue, or nausea. To reduce the symptoms, avoid alcoholic beverages and greasy foods before your visit.
- To reduce the symptoms, try to acclimate yourself a day before to the altitude of the city of Cusco (3,399 meters above sea level). Another option is to drink hot infusions such as coca leaf tea (a natural plant used by the Incas).
Group or Private Services
- The tour is provided in a private service. Looking to improve or remove some services to customize it? Contact us at info@boletomachupicchu.com.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the tour currently available?
Yes, the ‘Machu Picchu Special Full Day’ tour includes current availability for tickets to the Inca Citadel. Unlike the classic tour, this service offers available spots year-round as it runs through circuit 1 or circuit 3, both with a considerable number of tickets available.
What Machu Picchu entrance does the tour include?
The ‘Machu Picchu Special Full Day’ tour includes entry to the citadel with the ‘Machu Picchu Lower Temples’ ticket (circuit 3). This circuit allows you to visit: the terraces, the royal tomb, the Sun Temple, the Inka House, the Condor Temple, the Water Fountains, and more. You will also have time to capture beautiful photos of the citadel – a classic photo in the agricultural sector. Additionally, the visitor can choose the ‘Machu Picchu Classic Photo’ ticket (circuit 1). This circuit includes a visit to the Guardian’s House, where you will get the classic photo and a beautiful view of all the Inca buildings.
How far in advance can I buy the Machu Picchu Special Full Day tour?
You can purchase the tour 2, 3, 4 days, or even a few weeks in advance. This tour has wide availability.
How do I cancel the Machu Picchu Special Full Day Tour?
You can cancel the ‘Machu Picchu Special Full Day’ tour by sending an email to info@machupicchuterra.com. The final deadline to request cancellation is 5 days before the tour. The penalty for cancellation is 50% of the tour value (50% refund of the total amount paid).
Can I change the date of the Machu Picchu Special Full Day Tour?
No, date changes are not allowed once the service has been booked.
How do I pay for the Machu Picchu Special Full Day Tour?
The payment for the Machu Picchu Special Full Day Tour is made through online payment gateways: Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Diners Club, or PayPal. The payment is 100% of the tour price.
What is the Machu Picchu visit like on the tour?
The tour includes a visit to Machu Picchu through circuits 1 or 3. Circuit 1 offers a visit to the Guardian’s House, where you get the best view of the Inca city (and the best panoramic photo). Circuit 3 includes a visit to the terraces, the royal tomb, the Sun Temple, the Inka House, the Condor Temple, the Water Fountains, and more. While it doesn’t offer the classic Machu Picchu photo, it does allow you to capture a photo from the lower part of the citadel.
Who is the tour guide included in the tour?
The ‘Machu Picchu Special Full Day’ tour includes a professional private tour guide in Machu Picchu (Spanish, English, and other languages). The guide will accompany you in Machu Picchu for approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes. The service is private for the tourist and their group of friends, partner, or family.
Related tours
Cusco and Machupicchu Complete Tour 6 days and 5 nights
Cusco Treasures: City Tour Cusco + Inti Raymi and Machu Picchu (4 days tour)
