Private Cusco: Machu Picchu Full Day Tour
Cusco, Peru
From USD 575.00
Office phone number: +51 994 688 552
Private Cusco: Machu Picchu Full Day Tour
Cusco, Peru
Culture shock rating
Worried we’re going to shock your senses? Relax! We believe part of the fun of travel is immersing yourself in the destination and its culture, meeting the people, and learning what makes the place tick. We’ve got a wide range of tours with something for everybody. The cultural shock rating ranks how different the experience is from most Western cultures. But no matter the level, don’t worry, you’ll have a local, in-the-know guide with you every step of the way.
Low
Consider these tours your 101 intro to a place. Transportation might be private or a very comfortable public option, and the activities are usually visits to iconic sites and locations that are familiar to most Western cultures – but that will still give you fantastic insight into a destination.
Medium
Expect to rough it for parts of this tour, whether that’s on a packed public bus or in a local market off the tourist trail. There might be a few language barriers or unfamiliar cultural customs, and you’ll get an experience different from what you're used to at home.
High
You're out there in the global community! We’re going to take you down streets you’d rarely explore on your own, introduce you to local customs and languages, and take you for a ride in whatever transport is available. Get ready to take it as it comes, whatever comes. There might be a shock, but oh man, it’s worth it.
Physical rating
Worried our tours are too tough? Relax! From leisurely strolls to muscle-burning treks, we’ve got a wide range of tours with something for everybody. The physical grading gives you an idea of how much huffing and puffing you can expect on the tour.
Low
Slow and steady is all you need here. These tours have very limited physical activity, such as walking relatively flat streets, sites, or markets, and climbing in and out of the transport provided.
Medium
Not too hard, not too soft, these tours are just right! You can expect a bit of physical activity, but nothing overly challenging – perhaps walking up and down hills, riding a bike for up to 30 kilometers along mostly flat terrain, or jumping in a kayak for a gentle paddle on flat water.
High
Get ready for a workout! These tours are our most challenging and involve intense walking, hiking, kayaking, swimming, or bike riding. You could be making steep climbs by foot or pedal, or working your core in the water. We recommend you have a good level of fitness to join this tour.
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Tour snapshot
Short on time? Not keen on sweating it out on the Inca Trail? Then join this private Cusco tour to perform a major lifehack on your Peru travel plans by fitting a scenic train ride, a soak in hot springs and a guided tour of Machu Picchu all into one day.
This tour is priced for a minimum group size of two travellers. A solo traveller may still book this private experience but will be charged the base rate for two travellers.
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Highlights
- Explore the most famed archaeological site in the Andes: Machu Picchu!
- Skip the multi-day hike and hop aboard a scenic train ride to the town of Aguas Calientes
- Find out why these Inca ruins are still studied and visited by historians, stargazers, and mystics alike
- Take your sweet time wandering the UNESCO site at your own pace
- Pose at the Sun Gate and snap your most epic selfie ever
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Schedule details
- Duration: 14 - 16 hours
- Pickup location:
Centrally located hotels in Cusco.
IMPORTANT: You must provide your passport number and name as it appears on your passport when booking. You can do so in the ‘Additional Request’ box at checkout or by emailing us at info@cuscourbanadventures.com.
- Pickup time: 5.15 AM, 6.00 AM
- Drop off location:
Drop off at centrally located hotels in Cusco.
Language: English
Inclusions: Local English speaking guide, expedition train and bus tickets, Machu Picchu entrance fee, transfers to/from train station in Cusco.
Exclusions: Items of a personal nature, lunch, tips or gratuities for guides, water or any drinks.
Join this private full day Cusco Urban Adventure to unearth the mysteries of majestic Machu Picchu without having to hike the trail! Start the day by rising early and enjoying a scenic train tide to the Peruvian town of Aguas Calientes. Transfer to a bus for a brief journey to the much-visited archaeological site of Machu Picchu.
There’s a reason why this awesome complex is celebrated, loved, and mused over by historians, travellers, stargazers, and mystics – it is simply one of the most astounding places on Earth! Built at the height of the Inca Empire, it is widely believed that this place was built to serve as an estate for the Inca emperor Pachacutec. Learn about the historical background of this impressive site from your guide while you spend the morning walking around the ruins.
After the tour you will have free time to explore the complex at your own pace. Why not walk to the Sun Gate for sweeping views of the area below or wander the stone path of Inca Bridge? Don’t forget to capture the beauty of this UNESCO World Heritage Site, as there are loads of photo-worthy moments waiting around every corner!
By 6pm it’s time to make the return journey back to the bright lights of Cusco. Hop on the train and ride back to the city, away from the magnetic heritage of mighty Machu Picchu – a mesmerizing place that will leave an imprint on your soul.
IMPORTANT: Your passport details are required for Private Cusco: Machu Picchu Full Day Tour (Full Name and Passport Number). Please provide your passport details in the 'Additional Request' box when booking. In the event you do not provide your passport details we reserve the right to not confirm your arrangements. Please bring your passport and immigration card with you, as you will need to show these to the guide before starting the tour.
Note: At 7:00pm the day before you will have a briefing with a guide about the tour to Machu Picchu in the lobby of your hotel (please provide hotel details).
This tour is priced for a minimum group size of two travellers. A solo traveller may still book this private experience but will be charged the base rate for two travellers.
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Additional information
Inclusions: Local English speaking guide, expedition train and bus tickets, Machu Picchu entrance fee, transfers to/from train station in Cusco.
Exclusions: Items of a personal nature, lunch, tips or gratuities for guides, water or any drinks.
Confirmation of booking: Please email us on receipt of your voucher to info@cuscourbanadventures.com to double check we have the Full Name as per passport and Passport number for all passengers travelling. Without this information - you cannot travelon this tour.
Additional Information: IMPORTANT: You will need to provide your passport details (full name, nationality, and passport number) in order to secure your train ticket and Machu Picchu entrance for this tour. Please provide your passport details in the additional requests box when booking. If you do not provide these details, we reserve the right to reject your booking. Please bring your passport and immigration card with you, as you will need to show these to the guide before starting the tour. Note that cancellations made 7 days prior to travel attract a 60% cancellation fee. Train and entrance tickets are non-transferrable and non-refundable; therefore, once Urban Adventures has confirmed your tickets, we are unable to change the name or date on the ticket, nor can we ask for a refund. As such, cancellations made 5 days or less prior to your booked tour date will attract a 100% cancellation fee. These cancellation terms override our normal Terms and Conditions.
Child Policy: Children between the ages of 6 and 11 inclusively are permitted on this tour at the rate listed above. Please select ‘child’ above when booking. Children below the age of 6 are not permitted on this tour.
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Local contact
Office phone number: +51 994 688 552
Email address: info@cuscourbanadventures.com
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