Machu Picchu: Official Ticket Circuit 2, 1 or 3 + Bus & Guide
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Make your visit to Machu Picchu easy and memorable with everything arranged in one tour. Choose Circuit 2, 1, or 3, subject to availability, and enjoy an experience that includes your official Machu Picchu entrance ticket, round-trip bus from Aguas Calientes, and a professional licensed guide. Explore Machu Picchu for approximately 2.5 hours in a small group while discovering the history, Inca architecture, and most important areas included in your assigned circuit. Circuit 2 is the most requested route, so booking in advance is highly recommended. Our local Cusco team takes care of the tickets, bus, guide, and entry coordination, so you can simply enjoy your Machu Picchu experience. NOTE: If online tickets are sold out and you book the Last Minute Option, our team will assist you in obtaining a ticket locally in Aguas Calientes. Depending on availability this may require staying up to 2 nights in Aguas Calientes.
Your experience
Stop 1
Meet your guide at your hotel or the Aguas Calientes train station. take a 30-minute journey to Machu Picchu or meet us in the main square of Machu picchu
Stop 2
Your Machu Picchu experience begins with a scenic 30-minute bus ride from Aguas Calientes to the main entrance. After presenting your original passport and completing the entrance check, follow your professional guide on a short walk to the upper section of the citadel.
Stop 3
Enjoy approximately 2 hours and 50 minutes exploring Machu Picchu with your professional guide, depending on your selected circuit. Discover the fascinating history of the Lost Citadel while visiting its temples, terraces, viewpoints, and other iconic areas included in your route. After the guided tour, take the bus back to Aguas Calientes.
Stop 4
IMPORTANT – LAST MINUTE OPTION: If you book this option, you must arrive in Aguas Calientes at least 1 night and, when required, up to 2 days before your Machu Picchu visit. We strongly recommend arriving between 7:00 and 8:00 AM on your first day. Under current regulations, travelers must register in person for the local purchase of Machu Picchu entrance tickets. Tickets, circuits, and entry times are subject to official availability.
What’s included
- 2-hour guided tour of Machu Picchu
- Machu Picchu entrance ticket (Depending of Option Selected)
- Machu Picchu Roundtrip Bus from Aguas Calientes
- Assistance with ticket reservation process ( IF needed)
Not included
- Tips
- Meals
Meeting and pickup
We will pick you up from your hotel or the train station and transfer you to the bus station to begin your unforgettable Machu Picchu tour. If you arrive a day early, our team will contact you to arrange a meeting with your guide to review all the details for your tour day.
Before you go
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Check the policy for your selected date and option before booking.
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