$ 280.00
Visit Machu Picchu the lost city of the Incas in a full day excursion departing from the city of Cusco with all transportation services, tickets and professional guide; you can have the classic postcard photo of Machu Picchu to share it on the networks with your friends and you will visit the urban area of the citadel knowing the most important temples and palaces, as well full day as agricultural areas and have views of the entire valley surrounding this enigmatic Inca city located in the middle of the cloud forest of Cusco’s jungle eyebrow.
Live this complete experience traveling this tour in a full day with all your family, friends or couple, check with us the availability, if you travel in group, you will receive discounts.
Start: In the city of Cusco.
Duration: Full day 16 hours approximately, from 3:50 am to 6:15 pm.
Tour of Machu Picchu: 2 hours approximately.
Guide: Bilingual (English or Spanish).
Altitude: 2430 meters above sea level.
Weather: wet, rainy according to seasons.
Difficulty: easy.
Visits: daily departures.
We want your trip to the world wonder to be unforgettable, so we prepare you to live this experience to the fullest, without doubts or worries.
Weather in Machu Picchu.
The climate of Machu Picchu is quite variable and changing, typical of the jungle, generally temperate and wet, there are 2 relatively marked seasons, the rainy season, between October and March, being January and February the rainiest and most cloudy, and the dry season, between April and September which is when there is less chance of rain or cloudiness being the clearest and driest months June and July, for this reason are the months with the largest number of tourists and higher costs of services (high season).
Personal information.
To make your reservation we require personal data of all visitors, such as full names, dates of birth, nationality, ID number, etc. These data are safe and protected by Peruvian law and are totally necessary, apply privacy policies that are strictly complied.
How to book.
After you have requested a quote by filling out the form on the left and have received confirmation of availability, you must send by email a digital or scanned photo of the personal documents of each member of the group, then you will be sent a pre-payment invoice so you can send us 40% of the total price, of the tour that is necessary to separate their spaces in advance, the remaining balance is paid when you arrive in the city of Cusco before starting the tour, transfers involve an additional payment for use of payment platform (commissions) which range between 5. 9 y 6.5%.
Acclimatization period.
Cusco is at 3300 meters above sea level and Machu Picchu at 2700, you should take it easy, acclimatize by drinking liquids and eating light, at least the first days of your stay in these areas.
Adults and children.
Older adults and children can take this tour without any inconvenience, on the other way, this tour is not recommended for people with mobility problems or in wheelchairs.
Unforeseen events.
The excursion is not cancelled for unforeseen weather or social events such as strikes or mobilizations, we will take the necessary measures as the situation.
Cancellations and refunds.
By the Peruvian government the entrance tickets to Machu Picchu can't be canceled or modified, in the case you wish to cancel the tour completely, we can only be refunded the money used to buy train or bus tickets applying a penalty of 15%, the money used in tickets to Machu Picchu can't be refunded.
Pick up of clients.
The pick up is at the door of your hotel in the city of Cusco, we recommend you to book a hotel in the historic centre, so you can develop your tourist activities more easily.
Lost and found.
We recommend always be very careful with your personal things, in the citadel of Machu Picchu or in the transport, in any case if you have forgotten any object on the way, we will keep it in our warehouse as it has been reported.
It is not permitted to bring.
Pets, walking sticks, food, drones, selfie sticks, suitcases or large bags, umbrellas, and others.
280 USD
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Arrive to Machu Picchu from Cusco is approximately 4 hours and 30 minutes, from Cusco to Ollantaytambo 2 hours, the train ride is 1:30 minutes and going up to Machu Picchu in the Consettur bus takes 30 minutes.
The citadel of Machu Picchu is located 112 km northwest of Cusco at 2430 m.a.s.l. so the area is temperate and with full vegetation.
The weather is variable, the maximum temperature can be 27°C and the minimum temperature could be 12°C in the dry season.
Yes, the schedules are established in your entrance ticket to Machu Picchu, so you can't stay all day in Machu Picchu and you can't enter at any other time.
You can buy the tickets one month in advance, but this depends a lot on the type of ticket you want to buy, if you are looking for a 2A or 2B type of ticket it is recommended that you do it at least 3 months in advance.
There are 10 tourist tickets divided into 3 circuits:
CIRCUIT 1 - PANORAMIC. This circuit covers the entire upper part of Machu Picchu, where you can take panoramic photos, this circuit is ideal for people who like to walk, enjoy the views.
CIRCUIT 2 - CLASSIC. This circuit is also known as the circuit of the Llacta, this tour includes the visit of the Qolqas and the System of Platforms, ceremonial enclosures, the Temple of the Sun, the Sacred Rock and others.
CIRCUIT 3 - ROYALTY. With this circuit you will visit the lower part of the citadel, also known as the area of the royalty, urban and agricultural sector.
Yes, there are discounts for children up to 17 years old, for university students (showing a valid ID) and for tourists born in member countries of the Andean Community of Nations (CAN) Peru, Colombia, Ecuador and Bolivia.</p>
No, since in 2018 the Peruvian government through the Ministry of Culture issued the ministerial decree N°216-2018 regulating the tourist use of Machu Picchu, according to this rule you can't modify or cancel the entrance tickets to Machu Picchu you can only correct data such as date of birth and document number.
Yes, but it is not recommended because electronic devices don't work well in the area for the high mountains that surround Machu Picchu.
No, Machu Picchu is open to the public all year round, but in times of rain (January-March) there is a possibility that it could be closed for a few days in case of natural disasters.
No, unfortunately there is no transportation inside the archaeological site, so visiting the park is not recommended for people with mobility problems.
The train leaves in Aguas Calientes also known as Machu Picchu village, which is located at the foot of the world wonder, from this point you can take the Consettur bus or continue on foot for 1hour and 30 min climb up the mountain.
To go to Machu Picchu you can take hand bag or backpacks with a maximum weight of 8 kg.
You must be at the train station 30 minutes before your boarding time.
No, this is not possible because tickets for all departures and schedules are already purchased, and your ticket can't be considered out of time.
Besides having a great tour in Machu Picchu, you can also relax in the thermal baths that are in the town of Machu Picchu.
The food services are outside the archaeological site, we recommend you to enjoy your lunch in village Agua Calientes, where you will find more variety, and if you wish we can make a reservation for the most famous restaurants of the place.
In Machu Picchu we want to keep the place clean so it is not allowed to bring food to the archaeological site, you can bring water or sweets always considering take care of this world wonder, you can’t bring selfie sticks, walking sticks, tripods and umbrellas.
Drones aren't allowed in the citadel of Machu Picchu.
No, inside the archaeological site there are no bathrooms, the only bathroom available nearby would be the one located at the entrance of the archaeological site, it is recommended to enter before your visit, because when you start your tour, you will not be able to leave the Machu Picchu.
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