I was traveling alone in Peru. I didn’t know the language, the culture, or anyone, but I knew I wanted to see Machu Picchu. Enter this tour. By the time I booked, it was too late to get an online ticket. The team was transparent from the start and immediately offered several options. I chose to spend two days and one night in Aguas Calientes. Day 1 was to secure my Circuit 2 ticket, and Day 2 was to visit Machu Picchu. The fee covered round trip transportation from my hotel, a 3 star hotel in Aguas Calientes with a private bathroom and majestic views, the tour, and an excellent English speaking guide. I requested an upgrade to the Vistadome train, which Veronica arranged. I highly recommend it for the snacks and entertainment! But the real value was in the details. Veronica was spectacular at coordinating everything and made the entire experience seamless. At every stop, someone was there waiting for me. I never had to figure anything out, and I never once felt lost or alone. I felt like a VIP from beginning to end. I’m truly grateful for this experience and for the wonderful network of people who made it all happen so effortlessly. Absolutely worth it!
About Activity
What's Included
Includes
- Pickup from your hotel in the city center and return to Cusco.
- transportation from Cusco to the train station in Ollantaytambo
- Professional tour guide.
- Entrace/Admission - Santuario Historico de Machu Picchu
- Round-trip train tickets /Voyager or Expedition
- Round trip bus to the archaeological center of Machu Picchu
Excludes
- Lunch
- Gratuities
- Only if it is necessary to change circuits due to availability
Departure & Return
Departure Point
- Traveler pick up offered
Itinerary
At 4:30 a.m., we will pick you up from your hotel and transfer you to the train station in the town of Ollantaytambo. Here, you will board the train to Machu Picchu. You'll delight in exploring the fascinating Sacred Valley of the Incas, famous for its natural beauty, located about 15 kilometers northwest of Cusco, along the Urubamba River. The valley's proximity to Machu Picchu (just a few hours away) makes this trip through the valley part of your route to the famous Inca citadel.
Upon arriving at the town of Aguas Calientes, our transportation staff will be waiting to give us directions, and then we'll board the bus for the ascent to the Inca citadel, Machu Picchu. The trip will take approximately 35 minutes. It's the closest town to the famous citadel of Machu Picchu, one of the world's most iconic tourist destinations. It's the perfect place to experience the perfect combination of nature and culture. It has a good infrastructure for accommodations and restaurants. Walking through the local market, you'll find products such as textiles, ceramics, jewelry, and souvenirs made by the region's inhabitants. With the nearby mountains, you'll be able to experience something beyond a simple tourist visit.
Enjoy a guided walking tour for the next two hours. This experience will give you an overview of the key landmarks and history of this enigmatic Inca center. You will also have extra time to explore this fascinating site independently, relax, and take photographs.Based on your scheduled entry time to Machu Picchu, here you will discover the historical and cultural significance of Machu Picchu. At the scheduled time, we will board the bus back to Aguas Calientes. Once in Aguas Calientes, you will have free time for lunch, (own expense) before taking the train back to Ollantaytambo for another trip back to Cusco . Important: Tickets to Machu Picchu will be assigned based on availability at the time of booking. The first option will be Machu Picchu Circuit 2 (but we suggest booking this option at least 2 to 3 months in advance). Once tickets for Machupicchu Circuit 2 are sold out, we will assign you either Machupicchu Circuit 1 or Machupicchu Circuit 3.
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Reviews
It was a great experience and went really smooth throughout without any issues. Would recommend everyone to do a Machupicchu trip with these guys and will enjoy it thoroughly.
Although they had a lot of different concerns to handle, tikasperu did a very thorough job constantly communicating with me, and helping to successfully get me to Machu Picchu!
We had an incredible experience visiting Machu Picchu, and a big part of that was thanks to our guide, Roy Quispe Humanaco. From the start, you could tell how knowledgeable and passionate he was about the history and culture of the area. He didn’t just walk us through the site—he brought it to life. Every stop had meaning, and he did a great job explaining things in a way that was easy to understand without feeling like a lecture. He also did a great job pacing the tour. We never felt rushed, and he made sure we had time to take everything in, ask questions, and get some great photos along the way. He also went above and beyond helping us capture the experience. He knew exactly where the best photo spots were, helped line up great shots, and even took videos for us so we could actually be in the moment instead of worrying about capturing it. Those little things made a big difference and gave us memories we’ll keep forever. What really stood out was how much he cared about making it a great experience for us specifically. He was attentive, flexible, and made sure we got the most out of our time there. If you’re planning a trip to Machu Picchu, having the right guide makes all the difference. We couldn’t have asked for a better experience.
I traveled to Peru with my whole family from the USA to spend quality time together and enjoy nature, including one of the Seven Wonders of the World, Machu Picchu. We booked the full-day Machu Picchu tour and the Sacred Valley tour, and it was truly an amazing experience. From the very first day, the team at Tikas Peru was incredibly flexible with our needs and explained everything in detail, which made us feel comfortable and well taken care of. During our visit to Machu Picchu, we had plenty of time to learn from the guide and also enjoy free time to take lots of pictures. The next day, we explored the Sacred Valley. The driver was very friendly, and our tour guide Michael kept us informed and entertained throughout the entire trip. They were very professional, everything was on time, and the organization was excellent. The Machu Picchu and Sacred Valley tours were the best option for us. Thank you very much, Tikas Peru — your service is the best!
Our guides were Michael and Ferdinand and they were fantastic and very patient. We had a group of children ages 6-17 and adults and the guides were extremely patient with the children. Michael especially did a great job engaging the children with facts and stories about the sites we visited. They were informative and friendly. They did a good job adjusting the pace based on the weather and how the group was feeling. We enjoyed getting to know them. We booked with them a few months prior to our trip and they communicated well and set up a fantastic trip for us. They were accommodating and went above and beyond to help us. They were our guides for the trip itself and not just the historic sites. Would absolutely recommend to everyone!
Great place we enjoyed everything but i think Royli make it even more special for us
It was a memorable trip! Our tour guide Roily did a wonderful job leading us and showing us the key places and informing us of the rich history.
I would like to thank Tikas Peru for their wonderful hospitality and tours that they organised for me. It was my first experience in Cusco and was my marriage anniversary. I had a wonderful experience with my wife and we enjoyed every tour they organised was on time, good transport and on time. Tikas Peru also organised our hospitality and stay. We enjoyed how they organised the tour in way that we were not tired for the next tour. The planing for tour was excellent.
My experience was amazing one of best I’ve ever had, the tour guide took us to the most beautiful places in Cusco and the guide took time telling us the important details about the city.
It was very good. From the beginning Veronica gave me so much information for me to get a better understanding of what would take place. Many things I didn't know when planning. Then we got Roy as our tour guide . He was super great. Assisted us up untill we left Machu Picchu. This made our trip much easier for us since we had so little time as well.
Thank you very much tikasperu your service is the best. Everything on time. Tour guides very profetionals and the tour full day Machupicchu is the best option if you dont have time for stay more time and take your time in other tours around cusco. We will back and contact you one more time.
Roy was Amazing in every way. He was able to show Machu Picchu in a very unique way, not forgetting about his own Incan Roots. If you would like to have a non typical guided tour, Roy will for sure deliver! :)
I used Tikas for my recent trip to Cusco and have an amazing stress-free experience from start to finish Communication was super easy I could contact them anytime I had question . They planned Machu Picchu full day packet and gave me option that fit perfectly I highly recommend you and thanks Michael and Veronica for your attendance
Roy was amazing! He was very informative (providing historical knowledge and insights), helpful, and created a magical experience for my friends and I while exploring Machu Picchu. In addition, he showed us the best viewpoints to capture incredible pictures (and took many of them 🙂) and was an overall delight. I would definitely recommend Roy to anyone who wants to have a once in a lifetime experience.
I work bringing people for Machupicchu, i contacted this travel agency. AND is the best. The organization AND Verónica help me in all details. Transportation very clean AND nacho the driver is very patient. Machupicchu is a place where you can feel peace AND still now is impossible to intérpret how this was built. Thank you very much tikas family. I Will back AND contact you
Easily one of my most memorable trip. I love meeting Michael, Katy and Roily! They made sure I’m well taken care of in terms of transport and recommendation to beautiful restaurants.
An excellent trip, especially the attention with your guides, a unique and magical experience in all its dimensions and a history to learn from our ancestors the Incas.
Unique and unforgettable experience. today I speak from what I have lived. Being in Cusco one understands that life is strong as its mountains and silent as its sky. From experiencing all this, I learned that pain is not running, walking slowly and with respect. Just as those ancient stones remain firm despite time, so I acquired strength and many more things and realized that I am not alone because there are paths and people that cross, crossed to accompany me in this experience. From the heart, thank you very much, a sincere embrace and all my solidarity, esteem and appreciation. Atte. Dr. Tuesta.
Thank you very much for your good service, clean cars, very knowledgeable guides always on time this tour was a bit long and tired but with those landscapes they are worth it. It is a pleasure that Tikas Peru is so serious in his work the very professional and patient guide Michael Flores. We'll come back and contact them.
Thank you for your attention in this experience, once again we made the mistake of not booking on time, but we were helped to acquire the entrance tickets at the last moment, super professional guides, super clean cars, always on time. My son was very well taken care of because of the health problem that happened. I am very grateful for everything and for recommending restaurants are the best.
Thank you so much for everything tikasperu, we were very well treated in our visit in cusco, this time I did the visit for business, and everything went very well, always on time, super clean units, guides Super informed and professional, and the food you choose. Thank you Michael for your constant assistance and communication.
From the first contact with Michael Flores and Veronica until the end of the tour, the team of Tikas Peru exceeded all our expectations. The organization was impeccable, our guide Bernardo was not only extremely knowledgeable and professional, but also patient, fun and attentive to every detail. We felt careful at all times, with well managed times, clear explanations, and above all, a genuine approach in which we enjoyed every part of the tour. You can tell they love what they do, and they pass it on at every step. We would definitely repeat with Tikas Peru on an upcoming trip. Thank you for making this experience unforgettable!
We went with Bernardo to a Tour in Lima, very good experience. Excellent experience and master quite the history and relevant data of cads place we attend.
One of the unique and fantastic experiences I never had, and much more with the experience and organization of tikas, all excellent.rodo 10 out of 10 ,and I would like to do it again.
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