Machu Picchu Tour from Lima

The Machu Picchu tours from Lima begin as our transfer picks you up from your hotel in Lima. Our driver will take you to the international airport Jorge Chavez for a flight to Cusco. Upon arrival, our driver and Inca Trail Machu representative will be waiting at the airport and will transfer you to the train station in Cusco. From there, you will take a bus from Cusco to Ollantaytambo (1 hour and 40 minutes). After boarding the train, you'll enjoy a scenic 1 hour and 45 minutes journey through diverse landscapes, passing lush fields and vibrant villages nestled in the foothills of the Andes. The route offers breathtaking views of the mountains and the magnificent Urubamba River flowing through the Sacred Valley of the Incas. Upon reaching Aguas Calientes, a town below Machu Picchu, our representative will greet you at the railway station and guide you to your hotel.

The first day does not include a tour activity. You will arrive in Aguas Calientes according to our guides' suggestions. Instead, you'll settle into your hotel, and the remainder of the day is free. You can explore the thermal baths (hot springs) and the charming surroundings of Aguas Calientes. If you want to do a short hike, you can add extra activities (at additional cost), such as visiting the Butterfly Museum and Machu Picchu Museum, or engage in other activities in town, such as a walk to Mandor Waterfall or a rock carving tour.

Important Note:

• If you booked a Machu Picchu tour from a cruise ship, our driver will be waiting at the Callao port (La Punta) or Miraflores (Kennedy Park). From there, you will be transferred to Lima's international airport.
• Upon arrival in Cusco, our representative will provide you with all information and your Machu Picchu tickets.

On the second day of the Machu Picchu tour from Lima, an early wake-up precedes your transfer to the bus station. There, you board a shuttle bus for a 25-minute journey along a zigzag path to the archaeological complex of Machu Picchu.

Upon arrival, you will present your original document, and the park ranger will verify your personal information before you enter the Inca citadel. According to your booked circuit, you will enter and explore the citadel. If you book circuit 2 or 1, you will enter through the main entrance and walk to the citadel for about five minutes. Then the route divides, and the park ranger will check your tickets again and direct you to your designated circuit. If you book circuit 3, you will enter through the lower entrance and walk down to the Inca citadel to explore the lower section.

If you book circuit 2 for Machu Picchu, you will explore the citadel and visit the Guardian House first, where you will hike up for 10 minutes. From there, you will have panoramic views of Machu Picchu. Then continue down to the Machu Picchu entrance, the Inca Quarry, the main square (where the three windows are located), the Sun Temple, the Royal Rooms, and the Llaqta of the citadel, and you will exit through the circuit 3 entrance. This guided tour lasts approximately 2.5 hours. If you want to discover more of the Inca citadel, you can book Huayna Picchu Mountain or other attractions according to the circuits Machu Picchu offers.

If you book Huayna Picchu, we recommend you first explore circuit 3 of Machu Picchu and then continue to climb Huayna Picchu Mountain for breathtaking panoramic photos (this option requires you to purchase a separate ticket and book in advance).

After exploring the site, take a shuttle bus back to Aguas Calientes for lunch (not included) at one of the many restaurants offering traditional Andean and international cuisine.

In the afternoon, board a train back to Ollantaytambo, where our driver awaits you in front of the railway station to transfer you to Cusco. Finally, our driver will drop you off at the airport, where you will take your return flight to Lima. Upon arrival, our driver will be waiting with your name sign and will transfer you to your hotel in Lima. This concludes your 2-day Machu Picchu tour from Lima.

Important Note:

If you are doing a Machu Picchu tour from Lima via cruise ship, on the last day, our driver will pick you up from the international airport and take you to the Callao port, where you will board the cruise ship. You will arrive there at 12:00 AM or 1:00 AM. Alternatively, we can help you book an extra night at the Costa del Sol Hotel located near the airport. You can spend the night there, and the next day, we can pick you up from the hotel and take you to the Lima cruise ship in Callao (extra cost).

• Welcome by our Representative at arrival.
• Local flight Lima - Cusco - Lima.
• Private transfer from Cusco airport to the bus station.
• Accommodation: Hotel (1 night).
• Meals: 1x Breakfast, 1x Snack bag.
• Entrance fee to Machu Picchu.
• Professional tour guide.
• Round-trip train to Machu Picchu.
• Bus ticket up and down to Machu Picchu.
• Transfer in Lima.

Inca Trail Machu staff will provide a Andean bag for your tour to Machu Picchu, which includes the following:

• A small bottled water (500 ml)
• A small bottle of Gatorade (a sports drink for rehydration)
• Cusco’s cereals or granola (consisting of kiwicha, quinoa, raisins, honey, and grated coconut)
• A small fruit juice drink
• 1 tangerine
• Dried fruit

• Meals not details.
• Entrance fee to Huayna Picchu Mountain ($80).
• Travel Insurance (While not obligatory, it is recommended in case you lose your tour or flight ticket).
• Tips.

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 Machu Picchu tour groups are accompanied by an Inca Trail Machu Tour Guide, a representative, and a driver. Our guides and representatives are dedicated to removing stress from your journey and ensuring you have the best experience possible. Our guides and Inca Trail Machu representatives are university-educated and fluent in Spanish, English, and other languages (based on your requirements). They are also trained in first aid and tourist assistance, and are highly prepared to provide you with an exceptional experience.

Our guides provide information about each location visited, offer suggestions for activities and dining, and share recommendations for local restaurants. They possess broad knowledge of each destination, including historical, cultural, religious, and social aspects. We also work with local guides whose specific knowledge enhances your experience and provides deeper insight into local life and culture.

Airport & Pre-Trip Information

Our Inca Trail Machu representative will meet you at the airport, provide information about your Machu Picchu tour, and give you your tickets and hotel details before departure.

Lima Hotel Tours to Machu Picchu

Our booking department will send you your flight tickets by email. One day before your Machu Picchu trip, our representative will send you your flight check-in details via WhatsApp, along with information about our driver, who will pick you up from your hotel and transfer you to the airport.

Lima Cruise Ship Tours to Machu Picchu

Since internet access is limited on cruise ships, our booking department will contact you by phone after your Machu Picchu trip to provide information about your itinerary, flight check-in details, and driver meeting location in Lima. Depending on your cruise company, there are two possible departure points in Lima: La Punta (Callao) or Miraflores. Once you decide on a departure point, please do not change it, as our driver will be waiting with a sign displaying your name. Once we meet, our driver will take you to the airport.

Important Note: Our representative will contact you by phone and WhatsApp throughout your trip. These are our primary means of communication. Please remember to bring your passport.

Flight Lima Cusco

The flight from Lima to Cusco departs between 07:30 to 07:35, depending on availability in your booking. It's crucial to note that for early flights, you should be at the airport 2 hours before departure. For instance, if your flight is scheduled for 07:30, you'll need to wake up at 05:00 am.

If you choose to book your Machu Picchu tour from Lima, our sales executive will arrange your flight tickets from Lima to Cusco. The flight ticket includes a light service and allows for only small hand luggage. If you plan to bring extra equipment, please contact us to request more information about additional costs for your luggage.

We recommend bringing only necessary equipment for the 2-day trip. Inca Trail Machu collaborates with Latam and Sky Airline, and these companies are stringent when checking hand luggage.

Flight Cusco - Lima

Our service includes the flight from Cusco to Lima, scheduled from 10:00 to 10:30 PM. Upon arrival in Cusco, our driver will drop you off at the airport, and you can proceed to the check-in area on the second floor of Alejandro Velazco Astete International Airport. It is crucial to have your passport and flight ticket in your hand.

If you request an extra night in Cusco, our driver will drop you off at the hotel. If you need an extra transfer from the hotel to the airport, please let us know, and we can provide the transfer at the best price.

Machu Picchu Tours for Solo Travelers:

It doesn't matter whether you are single or your partner is not on vacation at the moment... If you are asking yourself whether you should dare to travel alone to Machu Picchu or whether you should rather stay at home, the answer can only be: pack your bags and start into adventure! Solo Machu Picchu trips are trendy and offer you the opportunity to spend a few days according to your wishes. 

Many hotels have recognized the trend and have adapted to solo travelers and offer you appropriate rooms with extra cost single room surcharges.

If you booked "Solo Traveler". We will provide a single room with a private bathroom a surcharge of USD 30 will have to be paid. If you want an upgrade any service to the train or accommodation or do you want to stay extra night in Machu Picchu, contact us directly to info@incatrailmachu.com for this to be done and confirmed to you.

IMPORTANT TO 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. You need to bring it to the Cusco office for your checking. 

Hotel at Machu Picchu:

The following hotels in town of Aguas Calientes  are used to accomodate our travellers during your 2 day Machu Picchu tours from Lima.

• Casa de Luz Machu Picchu

• Hatun Inti Classic Machu Picchu

UP-GRADING MACHU PICCHU HOTELS

If you would like to upgrade your accommodation, we could give you a U$ 25 discount per person (Double or Single room) and you can book your hotel by yourself or we can recommend the following:

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

Huayna Picchu ticket

If you want to hike Huayna Picchu mountain and add more experience to your Machu Picchu tour, we recommend booking the Huayna Picchu ticket, which includes circuit 3. This allows you to explore the lower part of the Inca citadel. These Huayna Picchu tickets are limited - only 400 are available per day.

Circuit 3 Machu Picchu and Huayna Picchu Duration:

1 hour from the main entrance to the Huayna Picchu trailhead
1 hour 45 minutes climbing up Huayna Picchu mountain
1 hour walking down
1 hour walking back to the main Machu Picchu exit

Total: Approximately 5 hours

Extra Cost: $80 USD per person

Is the Huayna Picchu hike worth it? Yes! You'll see Machu Picchu from different angles and capture incredible photos and memories to cherish for years to come.

Mandor Water fall walk tour

It is well known that the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu and the Salkantay Trek are the most adventurous and famous experiences around Machu Picchu, however this is an extra option for those who are looking for a peacefull, light walk to one of the least known tourist destinations.

From Machupicchu Town (Aguas Calientes) you'll walk for about 1hr throug a landscape of abundant vegetation crowned by the 30-meters  Waterfalls of Mandor, you are welcome to get into the cool, crisp pool this waterfall makes, but be forewarned — it’s quite chilly!

Our professional guide will pick you up from your hotel and bring you back once the excursion is over.

Machu Picchu Waterfall walk

Did you know there is a magic waterfall just minutes from Machupicchu Town? a local guide will take you through a botanic garden to this peaceful and unknown place. Amazing landscapes for the whole family. After a pretty easy and short walk, you'll be ready to make your own apacheta at the Machu Picchu Waterfall.

Rock Carving

Inca Trail Machu is working with local artists from the "Rumimaki Carvers Association". Develop a new talent with a group of professional carvers who will teach you the ancient Peruvian technique of rock carving.

A 2 hours lessons that finish with your own piece of art. What are you waiting for?.

Inca Trail Machu works with LATAM Airlines and Sky Airline for your local flights for Machu Picchu tours from Lima. Once you book your Machu Picchu tour, our booking department will reserve and issue your air ticket and then send you the information by email.

24 hours before your Machu Picchu tour, our sales department will send you a confirmation of your flight ticket along with check-in details.

The packing list is designed for 4 days, but would also be enough for one or two days longer. During your visit to Machu Picchu, you can either leave your backpack in the hotel in Aguas Calientes, put it in the lockers, or take it with you to Machu Picchu. The backpack should not be too heavy, since you carry it all the time.

Baggage

Carry-on luggage means a bag or backpack with a maximum weight limit of 5.0 kg/11 lb and measuring no more than 157 cm (height + length + width). Any luggage that does not meet these limits cannot be carried aboard the train.

In case of the Belmond Andean Explorer, permitted luggage in cabins should not exceed 05 kg / 11 lbs per passenger. In case of larger luggage, the train has a luggage storage wagon. We recommend you to carry with you everything you consider necessary for your trip, because access to the luggage storage wagon will be limited.

Documents

To protect your documents, you can use a practical dry bag, Zib bag or protective cover*.

Passport – remember to take it with you to Machu Picchu as well, then you can get a Machu Picchu stamp. What a great souvenir of the trip.
International health insurance*
Medical masks*
Proof of vaccination digitally and in paper form (preferably in English and/or Spanish)

Finance

• Wallet*
• Credit card or debit*
• Soles - S/100 or more, in case you want to buy any souvenir in Machupicchu town or some snack

Clothing

We recommend wearing most of the items from the packing list instead of carrying them in your backpack. The weather tends to start cold in the morning and then become progressively warmer throughout the day!

• Fleece vest*
• Functional shirt*
• Long sleeve shirt
• T-shirt
• Long pants (leggings or jeans)
• Underwear
• Socks
• Hat or Baseball cap*
• Swimwear - in case you want to visit the hot spring
• Sneakers* that you wear
• Optional flip-flop* for the hotel

Inca Trail Machu will provide before the tour

• Train ticket around trip to Machu Picchu*
• Admission ticket Machu Picchu*
• Bus ticket up and down to Machu Picchu*
• Flight ticket – depending on the airline, the online ticket is sufficient (Machu Picchu tours from Lima)
• Snack bag

Here is everything you need to know to take the 2 day 1 night Machu Picchu tour.

Where is located Machu Picchu?

"Machu Picchu" is located in the south of Peru, belongs to the department of Cusco, "Machu Picchu" is located 112.5 kilometers northeast of the city of Cusco, with a height of 2350 meters above sea level. If you want more information, please click on Where is Machu Picchu.

Altitudes in Machu Picchu Tour

• "Cusco" at 3,399 m.a.s.l.
• "Ollantaytambo" at 2,972 m.a.s.l.
• "Aguas Calientes" at 2,040 m.a.s.l.
• "Machu Picchu" at 2,430 m.a.s.l.

What does "Machu Picchu" mean?

"Machu Picchu" means 'Old Mountain' in the indigenous Quechua language. "Machu Picchu", the lost city of the Incas, is an unprecedented historical, natural and architectural complex, a tourist destination that has earned the category of inescapable.

How Does an Inca Trail Machu Picchu Operator Give Me My Tickets?

If you book a Machu Picchu tour from Lima with us, our reservations team will arrange all your services and tickets in advance. Upon your arrival in Cusco, one of our representatives will be waiting for you at the airport holding a sign with your name.

Once you meet our representative at the airport, he or she will provide you with an envelope containing your Machu Picchu train tickets, Machu Picchu entrance ticket, and round-trip bus tickets. You will also receive an Andean travel bag that includes snacks for your journey.

In addition, our representative will give you a brief orientation and helpful recommendations for your trip to Machu Picchu. After you receive all the necessary information and documents, our driver will transfer you to the train station, where you will board the train to Aguas Calientes.

This process ensures that you have everything you need for a smooth and enjoyable visit to Machu Picchu.

How long I will visit Machu Picchu with me guide?

You will have a guided of Machu Picchu 2 and 3 hrs.

How can I add the Huayna Picchu tickets to my trip toMachu Picchu?

Is it possible to climb up to Huayna Picchu mountain with our guide?

Yes, it is possible to visit Huayna Picchu mountain with your guide, but it is extra price.

Where can I leave the extra clothes?

You can leave in our office Inca Trail Machu. we have a luggage storage is free

Is there luggage storage at the stations?

Yes. Luggage storage is free for all PeruRail or IncaRail passengers at the following stations:

• Storage Ollantaytambo – From ​05:30 am. to 19:00 pm from Monday to Sunday and Holidays
• Storage Poroy – From 06:00 am. to 09:10 am. and from 18:00 pm to 21:00 pm.
• Storage Machu Picchu – From 08:00 am. to 22:00 pm and from Monday to Sunday and Holidays.

Did you think that Machu Picchu was at the Lima and you are surprised that it's not there? "Inca Trail Machu tour operator" have the best trip option to Machu Picchu for you. We can offer you the 2 day Machu Picchu tour from Lima. We provide local flight tickets from Lima to Cusco. Once you arrived at Cusco. Our driver will be waiting in the airport and will take you to the train station to Machupicchu Town (Aguas Calientes) where you'll spend the nigth.

The second day. Wake up early and take the bus up to Machu Picchu then you'll start the citadel visit itadel with a professoinal tour guide. In the afternoon you will take the train from Machupicchu Town (Aguas Calientes) back to Ollantaytambo train station. Upon the arrival you'll be transfer from the train station to the Cusco airport. Finally catch a night flight from Cusco to Lima. Here you have the best itinerary for your holidays, please let us know if we can help you to organize it. If you have questions, you can contact by WhatsApp: +51997434941, our staff will reply ASAP. or you can send us by emiail your doublt: info@incatrailmachu.com.

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