Entrance + Train + Bus to Machu Picchu
Entrance + Train + Bus to Machu Picchu
Operated by Machupicchu Terra This tourist package includes all the necessary tickets for the trip to Machu Picchu on your own: the entrance to Machu Picchu as well as the train ticket and the final bus ticket. You can also choose to add the tour guide service or lunch at the prestigious restaurant of the Sanctuary Lodge hotel. Take advantage of these services and enjoy Machu Picchu without a tour package. Thus, you can travel at your own pace without strict schedules.
- 4 types of Machu Picchu tickets.
- 3 types of Peru Rail trains.
- Bus tickets to Machu Picchu.
- Tour guide service (optional).
- Lunch in Machu Picchu (optional).
- Shop 100% online.
- Easy payment with Visa, MasterCard, American Express or PayPal.
- Immediate confirmation.
What's included
Train tickets (included)
The first step is to choose the day of your trip. The trains most used by tourists are the Expedition and the Vistadome. We recommend the 6.10 am schedule. This way you can arrive early to Machu Picchu and have more free time in the Inca llaqta. For the return trip we recommend the same day (or next day) at 4:22 pm. You choose your itinerary!
Machu Picchu entrance (included)
The second step is to choose the day of your visit to Machu Picchu. This can be the same day of your trip or the next day. It depends on you. Remember that you can choose up to nine schedules in Machu Picchu: from 6 in the morning to 2 in the afternoon. Choose the one that suits your train journey and the experience you are looking for.
What is optional in this promotion
Bus tickets (optional)
The bus ticket is an optional service since you can also go up and return on foot from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu. The problem is that this hike is exhausting. The bus ticket offers discounts for children from 5 to 11 years old as well as Peruvian citizens. Traveling by bus is the safest and coolest option.
Private tour guide service (optional)
The tour guide service in Machu Picchu is not mandatory but highly recommended. Here we offer you a private guide service for you and your group of friends, family or partner. The cost is for a group of 1 to 8 tourists maximum. Does not include the tour of the Huayna Picchu mountain and Machupicchu.
Buffet lunch (optional)
Finally, you can optionally add a special lunch to your service at the prestigious Tinkuy restaurant, the only one located next to Machu Picchu. This promotion is offered only for our clients. It includes a variety of dishes, entrees, salads and desserts.
Benefits
When making a purchase, the tourist obtains some benefits. The agency complies with all security protocols against Covid 19. In addition, the website has data protection mechanisms. Payment methods are 100% online. All in an easy, fast and safe way. The agency has authorization from the Ministry of Culture of Peru.
Authorized service
The service is organized by Machupicchu Terra, a tourism agency authorized by the Peruvian Ministry of Culture (authorization code MA0473). We have forms of communication such as info@boletomachupicchu.com.
Easy payment methods
This service can be paid directly through the online payment system with Visa, MasterCard, Diners Club or PayPal. Payment is easy and totally secure. The website has an internet security system. At the end you will receive your tickets by email, ready to print and use.
Protocols and security
During the entire trip to Machu Picchu, all protection measures against Covid 19 are complied with. There is hand disinfection, temperature taking, social distancing and the use of masks. That is why Cusco and Machu Picchu is considered a 'safe destination'. Travel in total comfort and safety!
Train ticket
The tour package includes all Peru Rail train services: Expedition train, Vistadome train and the Observatory train. All include the greatest comfort on board. They also offer different experiences for a memorable trip. The trains depart from the Cusco or Ollantaytambo stations. The latter is the most used as it offers more daily departures. Choose the type of service as well as the day and time that best suits your travel itinerary.
Expedition Service
This tourist train service offers comfortable seats, large windows, drop-down tables as well as background music and service on board. This tourist service is the cheapest. The trains depart from the Cusco and Ollantaytambo stations. There are schedules at all hours of the day.
Vistadome Service
This tourist service offers all the comfort on board. It stands out for its lateral and superior panoramic windows. Includes dance show (especially on the return trip). The trains depart from the Cusco and Ollantaytambo stations. There are schedules at all hours of the day, especially in the mornings.
Vistadome Observatory Service
This exclusive tourist service offers all the comforts and benefits of the Vistadome train but also adds an observatory car (with an outside balcony) from where you can enjoy a dance and music show. The trains depart from the Ollantaytambo station. There are few schedules per day.
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Entrance Machu Picchu
There are four types of tickets. All of them allow you to visit the constructions of Machu Picchu as well as obtain memorable photos of the trip. The most used by visitors is the 'Machu Picchu Solo' entrance. The rest of the tickets allow you to add a small hiking route to the classic visit to the archaeological site. Remember that each ticket has limited availability so it is necessary to buy in advance.
Ticket Machu Picchu Only
This ticket is the most used. It allows you to tour the buildings and take the dream photos in Machupicchu. For all ages. It allows 4 hours of maximum travel.
Entrance hours
- Group 1: From 6 am.
- Group 2: From 7 am.
- Group 3: From 8 am.
- Group 4: From 9 am.
- Group 5: From 10 am.
- Group 6: From 11 am.
- Group 7: From 12 pm.
- Group 8: From 1 pm.
- Group 9: From 2 pm.
Ticket Machu Picchu + Huayna Picchu
This ticket allows the tour of Machupicchu as well as the hike to the Huayna Picchu mountain. It is suitable for ages 12 and up. Allows 6 hours of maximum travel.
Entrance hours
- Group 1: From 6 am. (to Huayna from 7 to 8 am).
- Group 2: From 7 am. (to Huayna from 8 to 9 am).
- Group 3: From 8 am. (to Huayna from 9 to 10 am).
- Group 4: From 9 am. (to Huayna from 10 to 11 am).
Ticket Machu Picchu + Mountain
This ticket allows the tour of Machupicchu as well as the hike to the Machu Picchu mountain (the highest). It is suitable for all ages. It allows 7 hours of travel maximum. It is the only ticket that allows you to exit and re-enter Machu Picchu.
Entrance hours
- Group 1: From 6 am. (to the mountain from 7 to 8 am).
- Group 2: From 7 am. (to the mountain from 8 to 9 am).
Ticket Machu Picchu + Huchuy Picchu
This ticket has the same cost as the 'Machu Picchu Solo' ticket. It allows you to tour the Inca city and hike to the Huchuy Picchu mountain. For all ages. It allows 4 hours of travel maximum.
Entrance hours
- Group 1: From 6 am.
- Group 2: From 7 am.
- Group 3: From 8 am.
- Group 4: From 9 am.
- Group 5: From 10 am.
- Group 6: From 11 am.
- Group 7: From 12 pm.
- Group 8: From 1 pm.
Ticket Machu Picchu + Inca Bridge
This ticket has the same cost as the 'Machupicchu Solo' ticket and the 'Machupicchu with Huchuypicchu' ticket. It allows you to tour the Inca city and take the short walk to the Inca Bridge. It is suitable for all ages. There are 8 schedules available.
Entrance hours
- Group 1: From 6 am.
- Group 2: From 7 am.
- Group 3: From 8 am.
- Group 4: From 9 am.
- Group 5: From 10 am.
- Group 6: From 11 am.
- Group 7: From 12 pm.
- Group 8: From 1 pm.
| Type of Ticket to Machu Picchu * | Foreign | Andean Community Colombia, Bolivia, Ecuador | Peruvians | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Adult | Student, Child | Adult | Student, Child | Adult | Student, Child | |
| Machu Picchu Ticket Only | 60.00 USD | 35.00 USD | 31.00 USD | 21.00 USD | 26.00 USD | 17.00 USD |
| Ticket Machu Picchu + Huayna Picchu | 78.00 USD | 54.00 USD | 50.00 USD | 38.00 USD | 46.00 USD | 35.00 USD |
| Ticket Machu Picchu + Mountain | 78.00 USD | 54.00 USD | 50.00 USD | 38.00 USD | 46.00 USD | 35.00 USD |
| Ticket Machu Picchu + Huchuypicchu | 60.00 USD | 35.00 USD | 31.00 USD | 21.00 USD | 26.00 USD | 17.00 USD |
*Each type of ticket offers a different route through the archaeological site of Machu Picchu.
Prices include IGV 18% (General Sales Tax) Crossed-out prices mean tickets are not available.
Bus ticket
Bus tickets allow the final route from the town of Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu (round trip). This trip is only 10 kilometers. However, because it is uphill on the slopes of the mountains, it is necessary in order not to arrive at Machupicchu exhausted. Going up on foot takes more than 2 hours and requires a lot of energy. For this reason, the bus trip is the best option for a comfortable and safe trip to Machu Picchu.
Final route to Machu Picchu
The final buses to Machu Picchu depart from the town of Aguas Calientes. The section is only 10 kilometers. It takes 30 minutes. You can also climb on foot (more than 2 hours) although it is best to do it by bus. The return journey follows the same route only downhill.
Daily departures
The buses leave every day, from 5.30 in the morning until 5 in the afternoon. In the morning queues can form because that is when more tourists visit Machu Picchu. In the afternoons there are no queues. The buses leave approximately every 10 minutes. There is availability for all people.
Promotions
The bus ticket offers discounts for Peruvian citizens and children (from 5 to 11 years old). In addition, children under 5 years of age travel free in the seat of their father or mother. Payments are made online. At the end the visitor will receive their ticket by email. You print it and you are ready to use them.
| Foreign | Peruvian | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Adult | 5 - 11 years | Adult | 5 - 11 years | |
| Price (Round Trip) | 32.00 USD | 16.00 USD | 20.00 USD | 12.00 USD |
Tourist guide service (optional)
The tour package optionally offers tour guide service in Machu Picchu. This tour is done in private service, only for the tourist and his personal group of friends, family, couple, etc. The service is carried out from 1 to 8 people maximum. All guides are certified professionals with extensive experience in Machu Picchu.
Guide in Machu Picchu
Visit Machu Picchu with a tour guide is not mandatory. However, this service is highly recommended. The reason? In Machu Picchu there are no signs or information panels about its constructions. In addition, the tour guide provides information, security and entertainment. It is definitely the best option in the visit.
Private Service
The service offers the option of taking the guided tour of Machu Picchu with a private service. In other words, the visitor and his personal group will get to know the archaeological site together with a private guide. This way you will enjoy the 'Inca city' more freely following your own rhythm.
The tour of Machu Picchu with a tour guide
The tour of Machu Picchu with a tour guide takes approximately 2 hours. Includes a visit to the House of the Guardian (postcard photos are available there), the Main Temple, the Intihuatana, the Temple of the Sun, the Sacred Rock, the Temple of the 3 Windows, the Temple of the Condor and more.
| Private | Price/Group 1 To 8 People* |
|---|---|
| Only Machu Picchu | 68 USD |
Lunch at Tinkuy restaurant (optional)
The tour package optionally includes a varied menu at the Tinkuy restaurant, the only one located next to the archaeological site of Machu Picchu (it belongs to the prestigious 5-star Sanctuary Lodge hotel). The restaurant has modern and clean facilities. It complies with all the protection measures against Covid 19. Due to a special offer, its prices are reduced to its normal cost. Take advantage!
Starters
Enterers include Mediterranean salads, lemon marinated trout and more. All dishes are prepared by the most experienced and talented chefs in Cusco.
Main dish
The main dishes include options such as Creole salted chicken, dried lamb and other options. All dishes are made with the utmost cleanliness and respecting health protocols.
Desserts
Desserts on the menu include artisan ice cream, chocolate cake, apple pie and more. It also includes cold drinks. Alcoholic or soft drinks are not included in the menu.
| "Tinkuy" buffet lunch service | Regular price | Promotion prices |
|---|---|---|
| Children (from 3 to 10 years old) | 22 USD | |
| General public | 34 USD |
So you can use your tickets on the trip to Machu Picchu
The tickets offered in this service allow you to travel to Machu Picchu on your own. The trip begins with the trip in private transportation from Cusco to the Ollantaytambo station. There you must take the train to Aguas Calientes. In this town you take the final bus to Machu Picchu. In the 'Inca city' the tour is carried out with a tour guide. At the end of the tour of Machu Picchu, you return to Cusco in the same way as the outward journey.
1 From Cusco to Ollantaytambo by bus
The transportation trip from the city of Cusco to the town of Ollantaytambo takes approximately 1 hour 40 minutes. This service is not included in the tickets offered on this website. You can get transportation with a tourist agency or with the public transportation minivans on Pavitos street.
2 From Ollantaytambo to Aguas Calientes by train
In the town of Ollantaytambo, trains are boarded in the direction of the town of Aguas Calientes. This trip can be made in various tourist services at the visitor's choice. All include maximum comfort, beautiful landscapes and service on board. There are even some services that offer a gourmet menu. The journey takes almost 2 hours. The train ticket is available in our package.
3 From Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu by bus
In the town of Aguas Calientes, take the ecological buses to the Inca city of Machu Picchu. This trip is short. It lasts only 30 minutes and is included in this service.
4 Guided tour in Machu Picchu
At the door of the Inca city, tourists will show their ticket to Machu Picchu included in this service. Then, optionally, they can tour the Inca city with a tour guide (offered in this service as an option). The guided tour lasts 2 or 3 hours. If the visitor got the ticket to the mountains of Machu Picchu, the tour lasts longer.
5 Return to Cusco
After the visit to Machu Picchu, it is time to return to Cusco. Visitors who wish can purchase the lunch service included in this service. The others can return by bus to Aguas Calientes and have lunch there. At the scheduled time, they must board the train to Ollantaytambo. Finally, they must return by minivan or taxi to the city of Cusco (this last service is not included). You will arrive in Cusco at an average of 7 at night.
Frequently asked questions
These are the frequently asked questions that tourists ask themselves before performing the service. You can also ask your question to info@boletomachupicchu.com.
1) Why travel to Machu Picchu on your own and not with a tour?
The trip to Machu Picchu on your own offers more freedom to visit the places that one prefers inside and outside of Machu Picchu. The tour trip follows an itinerary that must be strictly adhered to. Equally both are excellent ways to get to know the 'Inca city'.
2) Can I buy the ticket in Cusco?
Yes, however, it is best to make the purchase online as tickets have limited availability. To make the purchase of the tour, you must complete the information required in our 'reservation form'. Then payment must be made by Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Diners Club or PayPal credit or debit card.
3) Can I buy the train ticket in Cusco?
Yes. Train tickets can be purchased at the various authorized offices in the city of Cusco (there are offices in the Plaza de Armas, for example). In any case, it is best to buy train tickets online in advance. Remember that there is limited availability.
4) Can I buy bus tickets in Cusco?
Yes. Bus tickets can be purchased in the city of Cusco or in the town of Aguas Calientes (buses depart from there). These tickets have wide availability so it is possible to purchase them on the same day of the trip. Just getting them online is a good option.
5) What type of ticket does the promotion include?
The promotion allows you to choose between one of the five types of tickets to Machupicchu. However, if there is no availability, free seats will not be displayed for a certain ticket. The tickets available are: a) Machupicchu Solo ticket, b) Machupicchu ticket with Huaynapicchu, c) Machupicchu ticket with Mountain, d) Machupicchu ticket with Huchuypicchu and e) Machupicchu ticket with Inca Bridge.
6) What type of train ticket does this promotion include?
The promotion allows you to choose one of the three types of train tickets available: a) Expedition service, b) Vistadome service and c) Hiram Bingham luxury service.
7) Is the tour guide service mandatory in Machu Picchu?
Although the rules say that the tour of Machu Picchu with a tour guide is mandatory, in practice this is not the case. Therefore, the service is optional. The same is highly recommended since there are no information panels within the 'Inca city'.
8) Where else can I have lunch on the trip to Machu Picchu?
The restaurant included (optional) is the only one located next to the archaeological site of Machu Picchu. The rest of the restaurants are located in the town of Aguas Calientes. There are services of different prices. All of good quality.