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Aguas Calientes: Machu Picchu Official Ticket, Bus, & Guide

1. Aguas Calientes: Machu Picchu Official Ticket, Bus, & Guide

Explore the historic citadel of Machu Picchu with a skip-the-line ticket and return transfer from Aguas Calientes. Experience panoramic views of the ruins and surrounding mountains before discovering the archaeological site with a guided tour. After meeting your guide embark on the beautiful 30-minute drive to Machu Picchu. Take a 20-minute walk to the upper part of Machu Picchu, following your guide to the perfect lookout location.  Spend 2-hour on the legendary site and delve into the history of the Lost Citadel and Machu Picchu. You will get lost in the maze-like stone constructions of the site.  Soak in the beautiful panoramic views of the ruins and the mountains. You will get lost in the maze-like stone constructions before returning to Aguas Calientes.

From Cusco: Machu Picchu Private Day Trip on Panoramic Train

2. From Cusco: Machu Picchu Private Day Trip on Panoramic Train

Meet our chauffeur at your Cusco Hotel for a scenic road transfer to the train station. Board the train, then sit back and relax as you enjoy the 2-hour journey across the Sacred Valley. During the trip you will admire the spectacular views over the mountain scenery and pass by some important towns such as Ollantaytambo. The views get even better if you go for the Panoramic Vistadome train, which features wider windows on the ceiling and more comfortable seats. It also includes an Andean ingredients-based snack and drink as well as souvenirs you can buy on board. Arrive in Aguas Calientes town and set off with your guide to embark on a 30 min bus ride uphill to Machu Picchu main entrance. Shortly after check in, begin your private tour and discover the Citadel’s magnificent arquitecture by visiting the most remarkable landmark attractions such as the Temple of the Sun, The Temple of the Moon. See the impressive terraced fields of the agricultural sector and take the famous picture from the observatory with the lost citadel and the Huayna Picchu Mountain behind you. After finishing the guided part, enjoy free time to explore on your own. Then take the bus back to Aguas Calientes. If time is propitious, you can explore the town and have some lunch with excellent recommendations from your guide, before heading back to the station. In the late afternoon head back to the train station for your return journey to Cusco. End your experience the best on board, with a glance of the Andean culture though music and entertainment which will assure you much fun. On your arrival at the train station, a private chauffeur will transfer back to your accommodation in Cusco.

Machu Picchu Small-Group Combo: Entrance Ticket, Bus & Guide

3. Machu Picchu Small-Group Combo: Entrance Ticket, Bus & Guide

After arriving in Aguas Calientes, head to Consettur Bus Station to start your Machu Picchu adventure. Easily hand over your printed ticket, hop on, and enjoy the breathtaking drive up through the clouds to Machu Picchu. Ignore the long lines with your pre-purchased entrance ticket in hand, and join your tour group. Be led through the front gates and follow your guide on a 2-hour journey through the ancient citadel. Listen as your guide answers every and any question you might have. After your tour, you will have free time to explore, take photographs, and maybe even make friends with a llama.

From Cusco: Private Machu Picchu Tour & Panoramic Train Ride

4. From Cusco: Private Machu Picchu Tour & Panoramic Train Ride

Make the most of your time in Cusco with a full day private tour of the best of Machu Picchu. Enjoy pick up from your Cusco hotel, travel through the Andes by train with panoramic views and enjoy the scenic beauties of the journey to Machu Picchu, learn about the origins of Machu Picchu on a guided walking tour. After being picked up from your hotel, travel to Ollantaytambo for your train ride to Aguas Calientes. Enjoy panoramic views of the Andes Mountains and the surrounding jungle from the dome view train cars, with panoramic windows. Then board the bus for a quick 25-minute ride to Machu Picchu and avoid the long hike. Enjoy a guided walking tour of this historic citadel and learn about its most important landmarks, such as the Main Plaza, the Temple of the Three Windows, the sacred Sundial and the cemetery. After the visit, enjoy free time in Aguas Calientes to explore the city or have lunch before taking the train back to Ollantaytambo, from where you will be dropped off at your Cusco hotel at the end of the day.

Aguas Calientes: Machu Picchu Ticket, Bus, & Guide Private

5. Aguas Calientes: Machu Picchu Ticket, Bus, & Guide Private

See Machu Picchu, a new wonder of the world and iconic Inca citadel, on a private tour from Aguas Calientes. Receive undivided attention from a personal guide as you discover the history of ancient temples, terraced hills, and sacrificial sites. Capture photos from the best vantage points with a knowledgeable guide, come face-to-face with resident llamas, and soak up spectacular views of the Sacred Valley from your dizzying perch. Itinerary: Taking this private tour means that you will be able to choose a time, between 5:30 am and 3:30 pm, to meet your guide and depart by bus from Aguas Calientes. After a 20-minute drive to the top of Machu Picchu hill, you will enter the archaeological site and begin a 2.5-hour tour of the ancient Inca citadel, characterized by its tiered hills, resident llamas, and mountains that jut out dramatically. Enrich your historical knowledge at archeological highlights such as the Main Temple, the Royal Tomb, and the Sacred Plaza, and capture spectacular photos at vantage points along the way to the Puerta del Sol and the Temple of the Sun. A private guide means you'll be able to ask plenty of questions and customize your itinerary to suit your interests. Plus, your guide will be more than happy to take photos of you and your group during the experience. After a thorough exploration of the most famous archaeological site in South America, you will return to Aguas Calientes by bus.

From Cusco: Full Day Private Tour to Machu Picchu

6. From Cusco: Full Day Private Tour to Machu Picchu

Spend a whole day exploring the Inca citadel of Machu Picchu during this all-inclusive day trip from Cusco. Discover this famous mountaintop Inca site with a guide, learning about its construction, history, and what daily life was like for its residents. The relaxed, non-strenuous pace of the journey is a great option for first-time visitors, families, and solo travelers alike, with three different train travel options available. The trip also includes round-trip hotel transportation, transfer from Cusco to Machu Picchu, and the entrance fee to the site. Choose among three train options for the best experience, train with panoramic windows, train with panoramic windows plus balcony and normal train. Itinerary: After having breakfast at your hotel in Cusco, we will drive you on our private transport to the train station located in the town of Ollantaytambo, this is where you will board the selected train that runs through the Sacred Valley of the Incas, a fantastic that goes from the Andes to the edge of the jungle in Aguas Calientes, this beautiful train trip lasts 1h 45min. Upon arrival in this small town, our guide will be waiting to assist you and take the bus that will run up to the door of the Archaeological Sanctuary of Machu Picchu, the trip takes 30 minutes. We will arrive at the sanctuary of Machu Picchu, open wide your arms and feel the magic of this ancient place, enjoy the impressive view from the Inca citadel, walk with your guide through the main altars, streets. Take the classic photo from the highest part, surely it is a moment that you have been looking forward to, learn more about the history and architecture of this wonderful place. After the guided tour you can enjoy Machu Picchu on your own, you can take photos and explore the place freely. In the afternoon you will have time to have lunch and explore the town of Aguas Calientes, which has many restaurants and craft shops. At the indicated time according to your choice we will board the train back to Ollantaytambo where our driver will wait for you with an ad and your name written, he will drive you back to your hotel in Cusco.

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What people are saying about Aguas Calientes

Overall rating

4.4 / 5

based on 200 reviews

Wow! Travel now ,and dont wait to go to Matcu Picchu. The Mountain was I expected. Amazing fascinating. Place . We did travel from Cuzco from 4 am and catch the bus to train to ollaytumbo for a 7 am departure . We Arrive at Aqua before noon , and went to Matchu Picchu following meet up with the private guide to take the 8am bus to Mach Picchu and was back by noon at AQUA C . We had lunch, and took the train before 2 pm and arrive at OLLAYtumbo at 4 , and rented a taxi back to Cuzco , which we find it much better than sharing a shuttle , or bus . Something to consider.. -Peru Rail with Bus from Cuzco to OLLay . -Dont need to bus back from OLLay to Cuzco, Consider taking a private taxi for 20 US. Buy a Bus ticket with MP entrance and with a Private guide . Aways rent a newer car with air-con. Its make the travel easier on hot long drive . The tour guide will make your tour easier. be nice to them at all d time , and pls TIP them well. Read Peru guide on how to tip.

I really wanted to lessen my stress and book the bus tickets, entrance ticket, and guide all together. It should’ve been cheaper but it saved some anxiety so I’m not complaining. We loved our tour guide and learned so much. He was funny and great with the camera. I don’t think it’s necessary for the other guide to come to our hotel the night before and walk us to the bus stop as everything is pretty self explanatory, an email would do. I was confused I booked 12-4PM but my final ticket said 2PM and we were there till 5 PM, which was enough time but I’m not sure what the discrepancy was. Tip: You might want to bring Dramamine as the bus ride is very nauseating

I had to go with a group of Spanish speakers because of time restrictions and I asked if I could perhaps pose questions in English in case I did not understand anything. The guide, Juan Carlos, was not only super nice but very competent in his job. His knowledge of the Incas and the site is impressive and his approach to archeology and the way he conveys his presentation to the audience are not only professional but exceptional. I wish I had him for other sites. Willka Travel were also very professional in handling my requests. I paid a visit to their office in Cusco. Surely this was a very important highlight in my journey and the guide made it shine.

The experience of using a guide that has a long family lineage and experience growing up in the Sacred Valley/Machu Picchu area brought the tour in Machu Picchu alive for us … he was extremely knowledgeable and communicated with us in both Spanish and English … and fielded all kinds of questions from us

Our guide was excellent and provided a ton of insights. He even put up with taking a ton of photos of me and my friends.