2026 Machu Picchu tour from Lima

The following day, you will board a shuttle bus that ascends to the archaeological complex of Machu Picchu, following a zigzag path for about 30 minutes. Once at Machu Picchu, guided tour to the Circuit designated. Our knowledgeable guide will introduce you to the most significant attractions of the Inca citadel, providing insightful explanations during the two-hour exploration. It is crucial to capture stunning panoramic photos of Machu Picchu from the initial vantage point, as the rules have changed this year, and revisiting the starting point is not permitted after the guided tour concludes. Therefore, don't forget your camera and relish the visit to the 'One of the New 7 Wonders of the World'!

After thoroughly enjoying the site, you will descend via a shuttle bus to Aguas Calientes, where you can have lunch (not included in the package) at one of the many charming restaurants offering both traditional Andean and international cuisine. In the afternoon, we will take a train back to Ollantaytambo, where our driver will be waiting in front of the railway station to transfer you to Cusco airport. Complete the check-in process at the airport and depart for Lima, concluding your unforgettable tour to Machu Picchu from Lima.

• A Machu PicchuT representative will be waiting in airport in Cusco (Briefing for your trip Cusco to Machu Picchu)
• Flight from Lima - Cusco - Lima
• Private transfer from Cusco to train station
• Accommodation: Hotel (01 night)
• Meals: 01 Breakfast, 01 Snack bag (Organic cotton bag)
• Entrance fee to Machu Picchu
• Professional guide
• Tourist train around trip to Machu Picchu
• Bus tickets up and down to Machu Picchu

Snack Bag:

• Small bottled water (500 ml);
• A small bottle of Gatorade (a sports drink used for rehydration);
• Cusco's cereals or Granola (it consist of kiwicha, quinoa, raisins, honey, and grated coconut);
• Small fruit-juice drink;
• 1x tangerine;
• Raisins with peanuts.

• Meals not details
• Entrance fee to Huayna Picchu Mountain ($80)
• Tips
• Travel Insurance (It is not mandatory, but we recommend it in case you miss your flight or encounter any emergencies)
• Transfer from the hotel to airport in Lima

Extra Budget:

Meal budget: Please allow USD 8-10 for meals not included.

Solo Traveler: Please note that if you have booked the "Solo Traveler" option for this tour, you will receive your own single room overnight.

Flights: International flights are not included. If you want to book your flight ticket with us, please contact our information department at travel@machupicchut.com; we have the best prices.

It is very important that we receive your passport details at the time of booking in order to process all air tickets. Internal flight tickets are issued locally and will be given to you prior to each flight departure!

All Machu Picchu tours from Lima are accompanied by our driver from Cusco. However, the Machu Picchu Tour Guide will meet you in Aguas Calientes, where he/she will give you a briefing and coordinate with you for the next day. Our representative will be waiting at the airport and will give you a quick briefing about your trip to Machu Picchu. Our representative will provide you with the following:

• Train ticket for a round trip to Machu Picchu
• Shuttle bus tickets up and down to Machu Picchu
• Entry ticket to Machu Picchu
• Name of your designated hotel in Machu Picchu
• Name of your tour guide responsible for the guided tour

The goal of our Tour Guides is to eliminate any hassle during our customers' trips and ensure they have the best experience possible. The Tour Guides provide information on the places visited, offer suggestions on what to see and do, recommend good places to eat, and introduce you to their colleagues. The Guides possess broad general knowledge of each country visited during a tour, including historical, cultural, religious, and social aspects. We also utilize local Tour Guides when specific knowledge could enhance the enjoyment of visited places.

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The following hotels in Aguas Calientes are used to accommodate our customers during our Machu Picchu trip 2 days from Lima:

- Casa de Luz Machu Picchu

- Pisonay Hotel

Stay a night in the designated hotel. Machu Picchu T will provide a double or matrimonial room with private bathrooms and breakfast facilities. Both hotels are situated within walking distance of the railway station.

Solo Traveler: If you are planning to travel on your own and would prefer to share a room, we'll pair you with another traveler of the same gender at no extra cost. If you prefer to have a single room to yourself, a surcharge of USD 40 will apply.

If you want to upgrade any service for the accommodation or stay an extra night in Machu Picchu, contact us directly at info@machupicchut.com for confirmation.

IMPORTANT FOR ACCOMMODATION: You must present your passport (copy) to all hotel accommodations. The national sales tax (18%) is charged to all Peruvian citizens and foreigners staying 60 consecutive days or more. If the room is shared by both a taxable and non-taxable guest, the sales tax will be applied to the whole room. Please take every precaution not to lose this piece of paper. You need to bring it to the Cusco office for your check-in.

UP-GRADING MACHU PICCHU HOTELS

If you would like to upgrade your accommodation, the discount is U$ 25 per person (Double or Single room). We can recommend the following:

Important note: If you want it, you can choose and book the hotel by yourself, our sales department will give you a discount for your accommodation.

If you want to know more information about the hotels, please click on Machu Picchu Hotels

On the Machu Picchu Tours are included the following train services:

PeruRail - Expedition Train

Ollantaytambo - Machu Picchu

Machu Picchu to Cusco

IncaRail - The Voyager Train

Ollantaytambo - Machu Picchu

Machu Picchu to Cusco

• On the Expedition and The Voyager is not included extra service inside the train.

UP GRADING Train service:

If you prefer Vistadome train or Machu Picchu Train 360 for this trek, the extra price is U$ 50 dollars. let us know before your booking your service.

Vistadome train Machu Picchu - Perurail

The Vistadome train have panoramic windows, which allows to appreciate the beautiful scenery along the route.Live an unforgettable experience of magic connection with nature on the Machu Picchu - Ollantaytambo route on the PeruRail Vistadome train. 

In the Vistadome service you can enjoy of: 

• Long Stretch (from the Poroy Station, Cusco):
• Outbound: Snack Service
• Inbound: Snack Service
• Short Stretch (from the Ollantaytambo Station):
• Outbound: Light Snack Service
• Inbound: Light Snack Service
• Selection of hot or cold non-alcoholic drinks (one hot drink and one cold drink per person)

The 360 train Machu Picchu - Inca Rail

The only train in Peru with an entertainment app on board which will allow you to learn more about the train journey and the Inca civilization. Experience a unique way to travel to Machu Picchu, exploring the Andean landscape like never before with wider and taller panoramic windows and an observation outdoor carriage including a bar. Enjoy our appetizing selection of cold and warm drinks, prepared using fruit juices and Andean herbs, and our delicious gourmet and organic delights made with products from the Sacred Valley.

You can enjoy of:

• Comfortable seats with tables in front
• Bigger and wider panoramic windows
• Outdoor carriage including a bar to enjoy the landscape
• Gourmet and organic delights made with products from the Sacred Valley
• InTrain entertainment system.

Departure Point: International Jorge Chavez Airport.

Departure Time: 3:00 -4:00 am.

Briefing Point: Cusco, a representative will be waiting in the airport and he/she will give a quick briefing about your Machu Picchu trip. 

Return Point: Cusco - Our driver will drop-off in the airport. End of the Machu Picchu tour

Machu Picchu Entrance Hours:

During your Machu Picchu tour from Lima, the daily schedule for tourist visits to Machu Picchu starts at 6:00 am and concludes at 5:00 pm. There are nine time slots for visitors to enter the Machu Picchu citadel, with the designated visiting hours ranging from 6:00 am to 4:00 pm. According to the new Machu Picchu rules, visitors are allowed to explore Machu Picchu with their guide for a maximum of 2 hours.

To reach Machu Picchu, visitors must board a shuttle bus from Aguas Calientes no later than 30 minutes before the time indicated on their respective tickets.

Machu Picchu circuits:

The circuits for a tourist visit to the Inca Citadel are one-way and there are three defined circuits, divided in 10 routes:

1. Circuit 1 Machu Picchu.
2. Circuit 2 Machu Picchu.
3. Circuit 3 Machu Picchu.

If you want to read more information, please click on Machu Picchu tickets

Machu Picchu is located in the so-called "Ceja de selva" (jungle eyebrows), which means on the edge of the Andean highlands of the Amazon jungle. That is why it has subtropical weather that is much warmer than temperatures in Cusco. Visitors can visit it all year round because it never closes its gates.

However, there are parts of the year that are more popular, corresponding to the holiday summer season of the northern hemisphere, i.e., June to August. In the southern hemisphere, it is the exact opposite, wintertime. The Peruvian winter is not quite cold there (approx. 18°C); it is basically cold only at night and early in the morning (around 0°C). The advantage of winter is that it has dry weather, so no Machu Picchu viewpoints are spoiled by heavy rains and mist.

April, May, and September-October are also worth a visit because the climate is still mostly dry and the citadel is less crowded.

November to March falls in the rainy season. The peak of the rainy season is January, especially February. The mornings are usually dry and clear, while it rains a lot in the afternoon. The best part of these months is the fact that you can enjoy Machu Picchu with just a few tourists, and the weather is warmer all day (around 25°C) and night.

If you want more information, please click on Best time to visit Machu Picchu.

When to go?

It is one of the best questions before going to Machu Picchu, and to tell the truth only you can choose when to go to Machu Picchu. The climate in Machu Picchu and Cusco is clearly marked by 2 seasons or seasons; the rainy season and the dry season. We detail each of them below.

Important

No matter what time you come, you should bring waterproof clothing with you since, regardless of the season, the rains can fall at any time of the year.

If you have extra luggage, you can safely leave it at your hotel in Lima. For the Machu Picchu trip from Lima, only small hand luggage is included. If you wish to bring additional equipment, please contact our sales department, and they will provide you with the additional cost.

Before visiting Machu Picchu, you can leave your luggage at the hotel in Aguas Calientes. Upon your return from the Machu Picchu visit, you can retrieve it on the day of your return from your Machu Picchu trip.

We have divided the packing list to Machu Picchu into sections; Before coming, know that the rainy season in Cusco and Machu Picchu goes from November to March, the rest of the time the weather is dry; However, the location of Machu Picchu means that rains can occur at any time of the year, so it is advisable to always carry rain protection with you.

Travel documents

• Airline tickets (confirmation) and itinerary.
• Valid passport (it is essential, not only for the purchase of the Machu Picchu ticket, but also to identify yourself in a country that is not yours
• Credit or debit cards and cash and small denominations.

Clothes and accessories

The suggested clothing may vary according to the Climate of Machu Picchu on the day of your trip; We recommend checking the weather forecast; However, know that in Machu Picchu you can go from a clear sky to a heavy rain, in just minutes.

• Medium backpack (you will not be able to enter Machu Picchu with a large backpack)
• Hiking shoes, especially if you plan to visit some of the mountains of Machu Picchu.

• Sunny days:
  • Sunglasses
  • Hat or cap, to protect yourself from the sun
  • Detachable pants
  • Light clothing (cotton polo shirts, shorts)
  • Warm clothes (nights are usually cold, especially in the dry season)

• Rainy days:
  • Waterproof cover for the backpack.
  • Waterproof clothing (jacket, rain poncho, windbreaker, gloves)
  • Warm clothing (jacket, coat, poncho)
  • Long-sleeved garments (sweaters or sweatshirts)

Basic Accessories

These elements are quite useful to enjoy your visit.

• Enough water to stay hydrated, in a walk of at least 2 hours
• Insect repellent
• Lip protection
• Sunscreen with high protection factor
• Zippered plastic bags

Electronic accessories

We know that you will not forget your cell phone, so we will not include it on the list.

• Photographic camera
• Extra batteries
• Additional storage memory
• Power adapter

Personal Hygiene Accessories

Most of these things can be purchased in Cusco or Aguas Calientes, but you may want to bring your own for convenience.

• Comb brush
• Shampoo, shower gel, soap, towel
• Toothbrush, toothpaste, dental floss
• Deodorant
• Lotions, creams
• Lip balm
• Wipes
• Shaving machine and cream
• Nail clippers, lime
• Other personal hygiene items

Medication

Most basic medication can be bought without a prescription at any pharmacy; however, antibiotics and other medications will be sold only with a prescription. If you need any special medication, it is best to bring your own prescription. Aguas Calientes (Machu Picchu town) is the town at the foot of the Inca city of Machu Picchu, and although you can find several pharmacies, it is very likely that there are medicines that you can only get in Cusco. If you have any chronic conditions, consult your doctor before setting out on your trip.

Mandor Waterfall Walking Tour

Machu Picchu is a must-see for almost all Peru travelers. Some choose the famous Inca Trail tours or the lesser-known Salkantay trek to reach the Inca site. Most travelers reach Machu Picchu by train from Cusco. If you choose this option, consider taking a worthwhile half-day tour to the Mandor Waterfalls.

Machu Picchu Waterfall Walk

Near Machupicchu town, there is a new attraction. We work with local guides from Aguas Calientes. The Machu Picchu Waterfall is located near the hot springs. Walk for 1 hour to the head of the trail to see the small natural waterfall and the flora of the area. During the walk, enjoy the singing of colorful birds. If you are lucky, you might spot the cock-of-the-rock, the national bird of Peru.

Rock Carving Activity

Machu Picchu T promotes responsible travel and offers the Rock Carving Activity. This activity involves 3 hours with a local carver who will teach you how to carve different sculptures of your preference. You can create a sculpture of an Inca or the sun god. This activity supports the local carvers of the Aguas Calientes "Rumimaki Carvers Association" and helps them gain worldwide recognition.