Machu Picchu Tour from Lima

Our Machu Picchu tour from Lima begins with a transfer from your Lima hotel to Lima International Airport. There, you will board a domestic flight to Cusco. The flight takes approximately 1 hour and 20 minutes. Upon arrival in Cusco, a representative from Machu Picchut tour company will be waiting for you at the airport with a sign bearing your name. They will greet you and transfer you to the train station.

Before departure, your representative will provide a short briefing and helpful recommendations for your journey to Machu Picchu. You will also receive a snack bag containing dried and fresh fruit, juice, water, Gatorade, and Andean cereals. The bag is made of traditional Andean fabric inspired by the Inca calendar and can be reused as a souvenir.

Please note that it is very important not to bring heavy luggage. Traveling light will make your train journey and transfers easier and more comfortable.

Upon arrival at the train station, you will board the train to Aguas Calientes. This small town has a variety of local markets, souvenir shops, and restaurants and serves as the main gateway to Machu Picchu.

During the train ride, you will enjoy spectacular views of the Andean Mountains, sections of the classic Inca Trail, and lush landscapes. You will see charming villages, green fields, and breathtaking scenery as the train follows the Urubamba River through the Sacred Valley of the Incas.

When you arrive in Aguas Calientes, a representative from Machu Picchut office will meet you at the train station and take you to your hotel, in the night your guide will be visiting for your briefing. No activities are scheduled for today. However, if you would like to add optional activities, please contact our sales department for assistance.

Enjoy breakfast at your hotel in the morning, then head to the bus station to begin your adventure to Machu Picchu.

Take a 25-minute shuttle bus ride up to the Inca citadel of Machu Picchu. During the journey, you will admire the beautiful green mountains of Cusco’s subtropical zone, as well as views of ancient Inca ruins surrounded by lush nature.

Upon arrival, your tour guide will escort you to the entrance gate of Machu Picchu according to your reserved circuit. Enter the citadel and explore one of the most impressive architectural achievements of the Inca Empire, built during the reign of Pachacuti.

According to Machu Picchu regulations, there are three main circuits divided into multiple routes. When you book your Machu Picchu tour from Lima, our sales department will confirm the best available ticket for your visit.

If you have reserved Circuit 2, your guide will take you to the highest viewpoints along the route for the beginning of the guided tour. During the approximately three-hour tour, you will visit the Main Square, the Temple of the Sun, the Royal Rooms, the Temple of the Three Windows, and the Royal Inca Cemetery. After the tour, you will return to the exit and take the shuttle bus back down to Aguas Calientes.

To enhance your experience, you may add an optional hike to Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu Mountain. These hikes offer panoramic views and unforgettable photo opportunities. Remember to bring your camera to capture this once-in-a-lifetime experience at one of the New Seven Wonders of the World.

In the afternoon, you will take the train back to Ollantaytambo. Our driver will be waiting to take you to Cusco Airport. You will then take your return flight to Lima, followed by a transfer to your hotel. This will bring your two-day Machu Picchu tour from Lima to a memorable close.

• A representative in Cusco (Our Machu Picchut representative will be waiting at the airport for your briefing).
• All transfers in Lima and Cusco.
• Domestic flight Lima – Cusco – Lima.
• Accommodation: Hotel (01 night).
• Meals: 01x Breakfast, 01x Snack bag.
• Entrance fee to Machu Picchu (According the circuit available in your book).
• Professional tour guide.
• Train around trip to Machu Picchu.
• Tourist transportation from Cusco – Ollantaytambo train station – Cusco.

• Meals not details.
• Entrance fee to Huayna Picchu Mountain ($80).
• Travel Insurance.
• Tips and suvenir.

Solo Traveler: If you do not like to share your room with someone else, please book the “Solo Traveler” option. We will provide a single room with a private bathroom in your Machu Picchu tours.

All of our Machu Picchu tours include a licensed local tour guide and a representative from Machu Picchut Travel.

Our tour guides are highly experienced in guiding visits within the Inca citadel. They are university-trained professionals with in-depth knowledge of Machu Picchu and the Inca civilization. They speak foreign languages clearly and fluently. Our goal is to ensure that your journey is smooth and enjoyable, and that you have the best possible experience. They can also recommend the best restaurants, activities, and places to visit in the city and share valuable insights into Peru’s history, culture, and current social context.

The Machu Picchut representative is a tourism specialist who ensures that your trip runs smoothly and on schedule. They are highly trained in customer service and have extensive experience managing itineraries and providing practical recommendations.

The following hotel used in this Machu Picchu tour:

Hotel Casa de Luz

Address: Avenida Hermanos Ayar 703, Aguas Calientes 08681
Phone: (084) 211047.

All Machu Picchu trains depart from either Poroy Train Station or Ollantaytambo Train Station. When you book your Machu Picchu trip, our sales department will confirm which train station applies to your itinerary. Additionally, upon your arrival in Cusco, our representative will provide you with all the necessary details.

Wanchaq Train Station (Bimodal Service)

The Wanchaq Train Station is located near Cusco Airport, approximately 30 minutes by car. If you have a bimodal ticket, our driver will drop you off at Wanchaq Station, where you will board a tourist bus operated by the train company. This bus will take you to Ollantaytambo Train Station, a journey of approximately 2 hours. Upon arrival, the train company staff will assist you and guide you to your assigned train carriage.

Ollantaytambo Train Station

If you have booked the Panoramic, Vistadome, or other similar train services, departures usually take place from Ollantaytambo Train Station. Our driver will transfer you to Ollantaytambo, with a travel time of approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes. Upon arrival, our driver will assist you at the station and help you board the train to Machu Picchu.

All Machu Picchu tours include domestic round-trip flights from Lima to Cusco and back to Lima. The airfare includes carry-on hand luggage, making travel light and convenient.

The Machu Picchu Tour from Lima lasts 2 days and 1 night, so we recommend bringing only essential items and clothing. Both the domestic flight and the train allow carry-on luggage only. We suggest using a small daypack (up to 12 liters) with a rain cover, especially during the rainy season.

Please pack the following items:

• Original passport & a copy
• Travel insurance
• Credit or debit cards & cash (Peruvian soles or U.S. dollars)
• Sunglasses
• Hat or cap
• Hiking pants or detachable/convertible pants
• T-shirt
• Warm jacket or insulated jacket
• Pair of socks
• Personal clothing
• Swimsuit (optional)
• Sandals (optional)
• Small towel
• Insect repellent
• Sunscreen
• Power adapter and phone charger