Half Day Private Tour Machu Picchu Cusco Peru, Cusco

About this activity

READ DISCLAIMER BELOW REGARDING SHORT NOTICE (less than 2 months) and HIGH SEASON BOOKINGS BELOW

For bookings of 1 person, you may be in a group of a maximum of 4 people. All bookings of 2 or more will have their own private guide.

DISCLAIMER: Online tickets typically sell out months in advance but the Cultural Office in Aguas Calientes reserves 1000 tickets per day for in-person purchase. If online tickets are sold out, you will need to arrive very early in the morning the day BEFORE your tour to present your passport to reserve your ticket IN-PERSON. It is possible the ministry of culture will require arriving 2 days in advanced depending on how busy it is. Our team is in Aguas Calientes monitoring the situation and we will advise you on when you should arrive. We will keep you informed on your booking in case you need to change any hotel or train tickets. Your guide will meet you in Aguas Calientes and help you with this process.

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At a glance

Duration: 14 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–8
Guide: English, Spanish
Operated by: Wonders of Peru Expeditions

Ages: Infants (1–5 years) · Children (6–10 years) · Youth (11–17 years) · Adults (18–50 years) · Seniors (51–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Entrance to the Machu Picchu site - READ DISCLAIMER
Included: Bilingual guide
Included: Bus from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu site
Included: Transportation to Aguas Calientes (for additional cost)

Not included

Not included: Food - Available at Machu Picchu for Additional Cost
Not included: Hotel in Aguas Calientes
Not included: Gratuity

Itinerary

Stop 1

14 hours Admission included

Our guides provide unparalleled service. With decades of experience, they are deeply knowledgeable about the history, ecology, and culture of the region. Whether you have an interest in the wildlife, native plants, archaeology, or local customs, they can answer your questions and tell you all about the beautiful landscape and the history of this inspiring site, which is a world-renowned part of humanity’s cultural heritage.

If you have any special accommodations or interests, please let us know and we will make sure that you have a wonderful experience. We are here to ensure that you have an incredible trip and make memories that will last a lifetime.

Meeting point and pickup

You can be picked up from your accommodation or go straight to the meeting point.

Meeting point

We will cooridnate the time and meet location at the Machupichu citadel 1 week in advance of the scheduled trip.

End point

We will cooridnate the time and meet location at the Machupichu citadel 1 week in advance of the scheduled trip.

Pickup points

Amakonkay Machupicchu
Kuntur House Machupicchu
Renato's Inn
Hotel Terraza de Luna
Hotel Mamasara Machupicchu
Hotel Tara Machupicchu
Hospedaje Coco Inn
Maq'tas House Hostal B&B
Don Feli House
Kantu Inn
Lucciana Boutique Machupicchu
Kasas Del Inka

and 102 more pickup points

We will schedule the pickup based on your selected options for this tour. For the Car + Train option we can pickup in Cusco. For the train option we can assist with arriving to the train station in Ollantaytambo. If this is booked without any car/train option, the meeting will be coordinated in the town of Aguas Calientes.

If no transportation add-on is selected, the meeting point for this tour is in Aguas Calientes.

Passport information is required so we can reserve your entry ticket to the site.

DISCLAIMER: Online tickets typically sell out months in advance but the Cultural Office in Aguas Calientes reserves 1000 tickets per day for in-person purchase. If online tickets are sold out, you will need to arrive by early afternoon the DAY BEFORE your tour to present your passport to reserve your ticket IN-PERSON. Your guide will meet you in Aguas Calientes and help you with this process. April and May 2025 are both sold out for advanced reservations and are requiring this process above.

Using your ticket

We will provide entry tickets to Machu Picchu

Cancellation

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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Good to know

Wheelchair accessible
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Options

Car + Train

Private Car: Private Car from Cusco to Ollantaytambo. Then Train from Ollantaytambo to Aguas Calientes. Return trip included.
Machu Picchu Day Tour Cusco Peru
Train Option

Train Option: We can prebook a train ticket for you from Ollantaytambo to Machu Picchu for additional cost.