Machu Picchu Tour in the afternoon Full Day + Professional guide

Everything included in the tour

The 1-day tour to Machu Picchu in the afternoon offers everything you need for the trip: pick up from the tourist's hotel (in the historic center of Cusco), the transfer by minivan to Ollantaytambo, the Expedition train trip to Aguas Calientes, the bus trip to Machu Picchu, ticket Machu Picchu Classic in the afternoon, the professional guide service and more.

Train services available

The Machu Picchu 1 day afternoon tour includes the trip by Expedition train in outbound sections (from Ollantaytambo to Aguas Calientes) and return (from Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo). Optionally, the tourist can choose the superior Vistadome service. Find out what each of these trains offers.

1 Expedition train (included)

The Expedition train is the service included in the tour. It offers all the comforts on board. It is a tourist train of excellent quality. Ideal for a comfortable and pleasant trip.

• • ✓ Views of the landscapes of the Sacred Valley of the Incas.
  • ✓ Beautiful interior decoration with Andean motifs.
  • ✓ Comfortable seats with large tables.
  • ✓ Attention on board with sale of snacks and drinks..
  • ✓ Informative audios on the train route.

2 Vistadome train (optional)

Optionally (for an extra payment) the tourist can choose the Vistadome train, an entertaining service especially recommended for the return leg.

• • ✓ Large windows that resemble a 360 degree view.
  • ✓ Beautiful interior decoration with Andean motifs.
  • ✓ Free drinks and snacks on board.
  • ✓ Cusco dance show (on the return train).
  • ✓ Alpaca clothing parade show (on the return train).

Rates and discounts

The 1-day Machupicchu tour offers a varied rate with discounts for: university students, people under 18 years of age, citizens of Peru as well as foreign tourists from Colombia, Ecuador or Bolivia. In addition, during the reservation, optionally, the tourist can add the special lunch promotion at the prestigious Tinkuy restaurant in Machu Picchu (in the 5-star Sanctuary Lodge hotel). Take advantage of!.

The tour itinerary

The tour lasts approximately 15 hours. It begins with the pick up of the tourist at around 7 in the morning. Then the transfer is made to the train station where the bus will be taken to Ollantaytambo. There you board the Expedition train to Aguas Calientes. Finally you take the bus (only 30 minutes) to Machu Picchu. The tour of the Inca city is accompanied by a professional guide at an average of 2 pm. The return is by the same route. You arrive in Cusco at around 10:40 at night. Get to know the more detailed itinerary!

1 From Cusco to Ollantaytambo by bus

1. The tour begins with the tourist's pick-up from their hotel in the historic center of the city at approximately 7 am.
2. Our tourist transport will take you on a short trip to the Wanchaq station in Cusco.
3. At this station you will board the bus that will take you through the Sacred Valley of the Incas to the train station in the town of Ollantaytambo (approximately a 2-hour trip).

2 From Ollantaytambo to Aguas Calientes by train

1. At the Ollantaytambo train station we will arrive on the Expedition train.
2. This train journey is pleasant and comfortable. It allows you to enjoy beautiful landscapes of Cusco with all the comforts on board.
3. After almost 2 hours of travel, we arrive at the final station of Aguas Calientes, also called Machu Picchu town.

3 From Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu by bus

1. In the town of Aguas Caliente an assistant will drive you to the bus station located a few steps from the train station. Before boarding the bus we will have free time for lunch (not included in the tour).
2. At the bus station, queues can form that do not last more than 15 minutes. The bus trip takes 30 minutes on average.
3. At the end we arrive at the entrance gate of Machu Picchu.

4 Guided tour of Machu Picchu in the afternoon

1. Together with the professional tourist guide, you enter Machu Picchu to make the tourist tour of approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes.
2. The tour of Machu Picchu is in the afternoon, when fewer people walk through the Inca citadel. The circuit includes the visit of the main temples and constructions (such as the Temple of the Sun, the Main Temple, the Temple of the 3 Windows, the Sacred Rock, the Water Mirrors and the agricultural area). Of course, it also includes the classic postcard photo taken in the area of the Guardian's House.
3. At the end of the tour of Machu Picchu, you leave the Inca citadel at around 4 in the afternoon.

What will you see on this tour?

During the Machu Picchu tour 1 day in the afternoon the tourist can see different landscapes and tourist attractions of great beauty. On the train trip you can see the beautiful landscapes of the Vilcanota River and the Sacred Valley of the Incas. You can also tour the magical streets of the town of Aguas Calientes. Finally you will visit nothing less than Machupicchu, one of the 7 wonders of the modern world.

Machu Picchu

Machu Picchu is one of the 7 wonders of the modern world. During the visit, the tourist will see its main constructions. Of course you will also get the classic postcard photo that everyone dreams of. And in the afternoon, better lighting is achieved.

Aguas Calientes

Aguas Calientes is the magical town located at the foot of Machu Picchu. The tourist will have time to walk through its streets surrounded by mountains and the Vilcanota River. Before boarding the train you can do some shopping in its artisan market.

Sacred Valley Landscapes

During the train trip to Machupicchu, the tourist will be able to enjoy the beautiful landscapes of the Sacred Valley of the Incas (the set of mountains, rivers and Inca sites). Some train services such as the Vistadome (in the return section) offer a dance show and parade of clothes made of alpaca.

Special buffet lunch option

The buffet lunch offered at the Tinkuy restaurant is of recognized quality, with the best of Peruvian and international food. Distributed in three lines and with a wide variety of entries, main courses and desserts. Drinks are also included. Hours of operation are from 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Soups, breads and salads

A wide variety of fresh and cooked salads, breads and appetizers. Delicious and very diverse entries. It includes hot soups, salads, crispy breads, papa a la huancaína and more.

• ✓ Variety of salads with tomato, lettuce, quinoa and more.
• ✓ Hot soups made with products from the Sacred Valley.
• ✓ "Causa rellena" with native potato.
• ✓ Variety of crispy breads made from wheat and corn.
• ✓ Papa a la huancaína with creams.

Background dishes

Exquisite main courses with fish, chicken and red meat. It includes lomo saltado, alpaca stew, lamb, spaghetti, marinades, ceviche, arroz a la jardinera, pizzas and more.

• ✓ Juicy salted loin.
• ✓ Trout ceviche with sweet potato and lettuce.
• ✓ Variety of stews: chicken, lamb and alpaca.
• ✓ White rice and arroz a la jardinera.
• ✓ Spaghetti.
• ✓ Delicious hot pizzas with an option for vegetarians.

Desserts, drinks and more

The best of desserts and drinks are included: coffee mousse, chocolate, passion fruit cake, purple porridge and more. It also includes hot and cold drinks such as chicha morada, coffee, tea and more.

• ✓ Chocolate, coffee, passion fruit cakes and more.
• ✓ Purple mazamorra and rice pudding.
• ✓ Hot infusions including Peruvian coffee.
• ✓ Cold drinks including chicha morada.

Benefits of this tour

The 1-day Machu Picchu tour in the afternoon is organized by Machupicchu Terra, a tourist agency that offers several benefits to its clients. Prices are varied with discounts. It also includes the option to cancel the tour if it is done in advance. Payment methods are easy and 100% secure.

Frequent Questions

Learn about the frequently asked questions (and their answers) made by tourists interested in the Machupicchu tour 1 day in the afternoon. Do you also have doubts? Write your question to info@boletomachupicchu.com or call 084 – 207064.

• 1) Why is it better to visit Machu Picchu in the afternoon?

  Machupicchu in the afternoon is with less tourist traffic. Plus you can get amazing photos. The tourist does not have to get up very early to start the trip.

• 2) How long does the tour to Machu Picchu last in the afternoon?

  The tour lasts 15 hours. It begins in the city of Cusco at around 7 am and also ends in Cusco at 10:40 pm.

• 3) What language is the tour guide service in?

  The tour includes professional tourist guidance in Spanish or English. Are you looking for a private service in another language? Request it at info@boletomachupicchu.com.

• 4) Does the tour include lunch?

  No, the tour does not include lunch. Tourists must have lunch on their own in the town of Aguas Calientes. Optionally, you can take advantage of the buffet lunch option in Machu Picchu at the Tinkuy restaurant.

• 5) How is the optional lunch in Machu Picchu?

  The optional buffet lunch takes place at the Tinkuy restaurant belonging to the 5-star Sanctuary Lodge hotel, the only one located next to the archaeological site of Machu Picchu. Lunch offers a wide variety of dishes such as salads, soups, breads, pizzas, rice dishes, spaghetti, meat stews, chicken, desserts, hot and cold drinks, as well as the famous lomo saltado, ceviche, stuffed cause and more.

• 6) Why is the Vistadome train option recommended?

  The tour includes the Expedition tourist train. Optionally (for an extra payment) they can add the Vistadome service. This train is especially recommended on the return leg. Includes a dance show and parade of alpaca garments on the trip from Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo.

• 7) Can I cancel the tour?

  Yes, the tour can be canceled with a last term of 5 days before the tour. The penalty is 50% of the value of the tour (50% refund).

• 8) Can I change the date of the tour?

  No, unfortunately, changes of tour dates are not allowed once the purchase is made. It is recommended to choose the date of your visit very carefully and safely.

• 9) How do I pay for the tour?

  The tour is paid online through our totally secure payment platforms. Visa, MasterCard, Diners Club, American Express and PayPal cards are accepted.

• 10) Can I get the classic photo of Machu Picchu on this tour?

  Yes, the tour includes the 'Classic Machupicchu' ticket, which offers the classic postcard photo that all tourists dream of. Also, since the tour is in the afternoon, the photos you can get are doubly spectacular.