- Itinerary
Last Minute Tickets to Machu Picchu Itinerary
*Modifications can be made to all tours, contact us for more info.
Day 1: Cusco to Aguas Calientes
Your 2-day tour to Machu Picchu begins with an early pick-up 3:50 a.m from your hotel in Cusco, followed by a personalized transfer to the train station in Ollantaytambo. From there, you’ll board a train that takes you through the breathtaking Sacred Valley of the Incas.
As the train winds its way through the Andes, you’ll be treated to stunning views of the Vilcanota River, picturesque villages, and the transition from the highlands of Ollantaytambo to the lush cloud forest where Machu Picchu resides. The journey is both scenic and relaxing, leading you to the town of Aguas Calientes.
Upon arrival, our representative will assist you with the in-person ticket purchase process for Machu Picchu entry. Be sure to bring your identification documents (passport or national ID) to complete the registration and purchase. Our guide will ensure the process is seamless and stress-free.
Every morning, The office begins to hand out attention ticket numbers so that you can purchase one of the 1000 Machu Picchu tickets that are sold here every afternoon to visit Machu Picchu the next day. If we visit the ticket office before 1 pm the chances of getting tickets are good.
Once your ticket and entry time are secured, you’ll coordinate with the guide to finalize the logistics for your Machu Picchu tour the following day.
- Overnight in Aguas Calientes
Day 2: Machu Picchu to Cusco
Prepare for an unforgettable morning exploring Machu Picchu. The start time will depend on the ticket you purchased the day before. At the scheduled time, you’ll take a bus up to the iconic Inca site, accompanied by your private guide.
The visit typically lasts 3 hours, depending on your interests and the specific circuit you choose to explore. Your guide will ensure you experience every remarkable corner of this world-famous site.
After your tour, you’ll return to Aguas Calientes in time to catch your afternoon train back to the Sacred Valley. From there, a private transfer will take you back to Cusco, where you’ll arrive in the late afternoon. This schedule provides extra flexibility to make the most of your Machu Picchu experience.
After the tour, you’ll be transferred back to Cusco.
- Overnight in Cusco
- Included
Inclusions – Last Minute Tickets to Machu Picchu
- Private Machu Picchu tour with expert guide fluent in English
- Round trip train tickets Ollantaytambo – Aguas Calientes – Ollantaytambo
- Shuttle bus from Aguas Calientes – Machu Picchu – Aguas Calientes
- Transportation: Transportation is included in the entire journey, both bus and train, from the point of departure to the point of return.
- First aid: Our team is trained in first aid. In case of emergency we follow an emergency plan to provide the fastest possible attention
- Hotel pickup or drop-off in Cusco or Sacred Valley
- Not Included
- Entrance tickets for Machu Picchu, approx S/ 152 or USD$ 45 per person.
- Flights (can be included if you want to) Safe airline: Latam
- Tips: Tips are always welcome, and should be based on your travel satisfaction (not mandatory).
- Hotels (can be included if you want to)
- Prices
As long as we meet our minimum of two people, our train tours can leave any day of the week, twelve months a year.
Based on double/triple occupancy and the hotels mentioned below or similar ones in the same category.
Private Tours
p. person
USD 369
Only Tours
USD 469
3 Star
Student Discount:
Student discounts apply to anyone who has a valid UNIVERSITY STUDENT CARD at the time of the trek or who is 17-years-old or younger. For those using an university student card to receive the discount, we need to see a copy of the card at booking. For those booking children 17-years-old or younger, we need a copy of their passport at booking time. Please send all to info@altitudexperience.com.
$25 off per person
Additional Items:
There are several optional upgrades you can include in this trip. Below is a quick list of prices, but check our Overview section for more details
- Vistadome Train (one way): $75 per person
- Vistadome Train (round trip): $125 per person
- Hotels
Inkaterra Machu Picchu Pueblo
El MaPi Hotel byInkaterra
Inti Punku
- Packing List
- Antibacterial hand gel
- Binoculars
- Camera
- Clothes in layers
- Passport
- Personal medication
- Plastic bags for rain situations
- Pocket money in Soles or USD dolars
- Sun glases
- Sun hat
- Sun scream
- Swimsuit
- Toilet paper
- Warm clothes for overnights
- Water purifier
- Waterproof clothes
- Waterproof hiking shoes
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