Low-Cost Machu Picchu Day Tour from Cusco

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  • No booking fees
  • duration 1 days
  • tour type Small group Request as private
  • age requirement 1-99 yrs
  • max group size 10
  • guiding method Fully guided
  • Tour Code BM-31142
  • Footprint Carbonneutral CO2 emissions resulting from all trips on Bookmundi will be offset via investments in carbon reduction projects.
  • Operated in English
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  • Starts Cusco, Peru
  • Ends Cusco, Peru
HIGHLIGHTS Download trip notes
  • Explore one of the 7 wonders of the world.
  • Admire the incredible citadel and walk through it streets and terraces
  • Learn about the style life of the Inca Empire
  • Get to know one of the World's Heritage Sites
  • Admire beautiful mountain landscapes
The Low-Cost Machu Picchu Day Tour from Cusco tour starts and ends in Cusco. The Low-Cost Machu Picchu Day Tour from Cusco is a cultural, religious and historic sites tour that takes 1 days taking you through Cusco, Peru and other destinations in Peru.

Machu Picchu means “Old Mountain” and is one of the Seven Wonders of the World. This place is considered one of the best touristic destinations of the world, for its amazing history and spectacular landscapes surrounded by green mountains and beautiful views.

This tour is a must if you are visiting Peru, so you can’t miss this incredible adventure, and learn about the Incan Empire.

Travel to Machu Picchu from Cusco is an amazing experience
ITINERARY

Very early in the morning, a touristic bus will pick you up from the hotel located in the city of Cusco to go towards the train station of Ollantaytambo in the heart of the Sacred Valley of the Incas.

From this point, you will take the train to the town of Aguas Calientes, in a journey of 1 hour and a half. During the way, you will enjoy amazing mountains landscapes. Upon arrival, you will take a bus to the entrance of Machu Picchu Citadel, and have free time to walk around this amazing archeological site.

Machu Picchu was declared as a UNESCO Historical and Cultural Heritage in 1981. This impressive Inca citadel was built under the domains of Inca Pachacutec during the fifteenth century when he started the expansion of the Incan Empire, known as Tahuantinsuyo.

At the agreed time, you will meet our professional guide at the entrance of the Inca site, to start the guided tour to Machu Picchu Historic Sanctuary. Explore the Lost City of the Incas, for 2 hours and a half, learning about this ancient civilization and admiring beautiful landscapes.

The citadel has been built with huge stones which fit together in a perfect way, and it creates a spectacular landscape. Visiting Machu Picchu you will walk through their streets, avenues, as well as places that were used for agriculture and religious rites. Without a doubt, the Inca civilization had a special skill for constructions, and they used to respect the environment all the time.

The tour to Machu Picchu continues with the free time to take beautiful photos and walk throughout this fantastic place by your own. If you want, you can climb the Huayna Picchu mountain (optional) with the best panoramic views. Also, you have the option to take the bus back to Aguas Calientes town to have lunch (optional). There are many options of traditional lunch at town.

We highly recommended this day tour from Cusco because is going to be the best trip of your life. The Inca trail to Machu Picchu is another fantastic option to get this amazing site.

At agreed time, you should be at the train station of Aguas Calientes to board the train back to Ollantaytambo train station. Here, a touristic bus will transfer you to the city of Cusco, and drop you off at the hotel.

WHAT'S INCLUDED
Transport
  • Round Trip Transfer Cusco / Ollantaytambo / Cusco
Guide
  • Shared Tour With Local Guide Spanish / English
Others
  • Round Trip Train tickets to Machu Picchu
  • Bus Up / Down The Citadel
  • Entrance To Machu Picchu Citadel
WHAT'S EXCLUDED
  • Food and drinks
  • Train Assistance, And During Free Time
  • Extras
  • Entrance To Huayna Picchu (Optional)
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CANCELLATION

No additional cancellation fees apply for this Low-Cost Machu Picchu Day Tour from Cusco tour. You can cancel the tour up to 32 days prior departure and avoid paying the full amount, but your deposit paid is non-refundable. No refund applies for cancellations within 31 days of departure.

Payment

For any tour departures within 19 May 2024, full payment is required. For tours that depart later than 19 May 2024, a deposit of 50% is required to confirm this tour, and the remaining balance will be charged 31 days before trip departure.

Travel Insurance

Low-Cost Machu Picchu Day Tour from Cusco tour requires that you have adequate and valid travel insurance covering medical and personal accidents, including repatriation costs and emergency evacuation. World Nomads offers travel insurance for independent travelers and intrepid families.

Visa

For this Low-Cost Machu Picchu Day Tour from Cusco tour getting the required visa(s) is the responsibility for each individual traveller, as visa requirements vary depending on your nationality. We recommend to check with your local embassies representing the countries that you are traveling to, as part of this itinerary.

Rooms have to be filled when booking. Thus, if you are 1 person travelling you have to pick Single Room. If you’re 2 people travelling, you can either pick either Single Room, in which case each traveler will receive their own Single Room, or Double Room, etc.
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