How do I book the One-day tour to Machu Picchu or Machupicchu Day Trip?
To book the 1-day tour to Machu Picchu / Machupicchu Full Day tour, you can fill out the booking form on our website. You can also write us directly on Gmail: machupicchuandestours@gmail.com or via WhatsApp / Telegram (+51) 914229882
How long in advance should I make a reservation for the Machu Picchu full-day tour?
You can book 3 days in advance. We recommend you to do it with more time in advance if it is one or more months before, it is better, you will have better schedules to enter Machu Picchu and take the train. The availabilities are limited.
How long is the Machu Picchu tour?
With our professional guides, the Machu Picchu tour usually lasts between 2.5 and 3 hours, but the Machu Picchu ticket allows you to stay 4 hours.
What is included in the Machu Picchu Day Trip?
We include tourist transportation from your hotel in Cusco to the train station, train tickets to Machu Picchu, bus tickets from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu, entrance fee to Machu Picchu, and the tour guide service.
What is Machu Picchu?
Machu Picchu is an Inca city that was built in the 15th century by the order of the ninth ruler, Inca Pachacuteq. It was the administrative, religious, astronomical, and military center.
In 1983, UNESCO included it on its world heritage list, and in 2007 Machu Picchu was declared one of the wonders of the modern world. It has also been chosen in recent consecutive years as the best tourist attraction in South America, by the World Travel Awards.
What does Machu Picchu mean?
In the Quechua language, Machu means “old or old man” and Picchu means “peak, the mountain with a wide base ending in sharp points”; therefore, the name of the archaeological site means “old mountain”. Since it is located on the middle slope of the same name mountain.
Where is Machu Picchu located?
Machu Picchu is located 112 kilometers / 69.5 miles from Cusco city. It is located in the Machu Picchu village district (better known as Aguas Calientes), Urubamba province, Cusco region, Peru.
How high is Machu Picchu?
Machu Picchu is located between the Andes and the Amazon rainforest, the tropical rainforest at 2450 masl / 8038 ft.
How to get to Machu Picchu?
The best way to get to Machu Picchu from Cusco is to take a bus to Poroy or Ollantaytambo train station, then by train to Machu Picchu village (Aguas Calientes), and finally take the 25-minute shuttle bus from Aguas Calientes to the main gate of Machu Picchu, the Inca city. You can also reach Machu Picchu by walking the famous Inca Trail.
We offer well-organized tour packages in both modalities.
What is the best time to do the 1 Day Machu Picchu Full Day Tour?
The best time is from April to November, it is the dry season, sunny and blue-sky months. If you plan to visit Machu Picchu in June, July and August, keep in mind that this is the tourism high season in Machu Picchu – Cusco – Peru. Book your trip 3 to 4 months in advance.
From what time and until what time can I enter Machu Picchu?
You can enter Machu Picchu from 6:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., but you can stay until 5:30 p.m., which is the closing time of the main gate.
How much luggage can I take on the train to Machu Picchu?
Traveling by train to Machu Picchu is only allowed with hand luggage and this should not exceed 5 kilos (11 pounds). We recommend that you leave heavy luggage in the luggage room of your hotel in Cusco. Otherwise, you will have to pay a surcharge on the cargo train and you will have to make a lengthy procedure to send your luggage.
Where does the Machu Picchu Day trip start and end?
The tour starts and ends in the city of Cusco. For this One day tour to Machu Picchu, you must be at least one day before in the city of Cusco. For your pick-up, your hotel must be located in the center of the city. If your hotel is not located there, the transportation will pick you up at the Plaza de Armas or Regocijo with previous coordination. Also, the tour will end at the Plaza de Armas or Regocijo.
Is it possible to reschedule the One Day Tour to Machu Picchu?
Once you have purchased your entrance ticket to Machu Picchu, you do not have the option to change your name or reschedule your visit to Machu Picchu. The policies of the Ministry of Culture, which is the entity administered by the Peruvian government: do not allow the change of date, or names and will not be refunded under any circumstances. If you wish to change the date, you must purchase a new entrance ticket to Machu Picchu.
Can I visit Machu Picchu with a wheelchair?
Yes, you are allowed to visit in a wheelchair. Take circuit 3. You must be accompanied by 2 family members or support staff to help you navigate the circuit, as Machu Picchu is composed of stone steps.
Can I do the Machu Picchu Day Trip with a baby stroller?
No, it is not allowed to enter with a baby stroller. It is only allowed to enter with small backpacks suitable for carrying babies.
How many visitors does Machu Picchu receive per day?
Machu Picchu’s capacity is limited to 5600 visitors per day.
Still have more questions?
Please contact us and our travel consultants will help you to solve all your doubts.
- Gmail: machupicchuandestours@gmail.com
- WhatsApp: (+51) 914229882