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Machu Picchu ruins with terraced fields and mist-covered mountains. 1
A mountainous landscape with terraced ruins and grazing animals. 2
A llama standing in a grassy area with a mountainous background. 3
A person standing in front of ancient stone ruins with a view of terraced fields and mountains in the background. 4
A person standing in front of Machu Picchu with the ruins and surrounding mountains in the background. 5
By Cosmo Expeditions

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
Price is AU$250 per adult
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Features

  • 4h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages

Overview

  • Maximise your time at Machu Picchu with this private guided tour starting directly from Aguas Calientes. Skip the hassle of group tours and enjoy a personalised experience tailored to your interests. Your expert guide will meet you in Aguas Calientes and lead you to the ancient Inca citadel, where you’ll explore its most iconic sites — from the Temple of the Sun to Intihuatana and the Terraces of the Incas.

    Learn the fascinating history and hidden stories behind this UNESCO World Heritage Site, with plenty of time for photos and questions along the way. Whether you’re a history lover, culture enthusiast, or simply checking off a bucket-list destination, this private tour ensures an unforgettable Machu Picchu experience.

Activity location

  • Santuario Historico de Machu Picchu
    • Machu Picchu, Peru

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Manco Capac Square
    • s/n Calle Collasuyo
    • 08681, Aguas Calientes, Cuzco, Peru

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Circuit 2 or Classic Route

  • Activity duration is 4 hours4h
    4h
  • English

Circuit 2 – Classic Route: Access to the classic photo viewpoint and Machu Picchu’s lower circuit.
Machu Picchu Entry Time: Choose your preferred entry time, subject to availability.
Pickup Included
Pickup included

Price details
AU$249.81 x 1 AdultAU$249.81
Total
Price is AU$249.81

Circuit 3 – Lower Machu Picchu

  • Activity duration is 4 hours4h
    4h
  • English

Private Guide: Start your private guided tour of Machu Picchu from Aguas Calientes.
Bus Ticket: Includes return bus transport between Aguas Calientes and Machu Picchu.
Machu Picchu Entry Time: Choose your preferred entry time.
Pickup Included
Pickup included

Price details
AU$305.64 x 1 AdultAU$305.64
Total
Price is AU$305.64

Private Machu Picchu Guided Tour from Aguas Calientes

  • Activity duration is 4 hours4h
    4h
  • English

Pickup included

Starting time: 8:00 AM
Price details
AU$305.64 x 1 AdultAU$305.64
Total
Price is AU$305.64

Last-Minute Ticket

  • Activity duration is 4 hours4h
    4h
  • English

Last-Minute Ticket: Last-Minute Ticket: This ticket has a higher price due to limited last-minute availability.
Circuit 1 + : Machu Picchu Mountain: Access to the iconic Machu Picchu photo viewpoint (upper platform) plus Machu Picchu Mountain.
Private Guide: Private guided tour of Machu Picchu via the upper platform; mountain hike not guided.
Pickup included
Pickup included

Price details
AU$277.72 x 1 AdultAU$277.72
Total
Price is AU$277.72

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Private guide
  • Inclusions
    Return bus ticket: Aguas Calientes – Machu Picchu – Aguas Calientes
  • Inclusions
    Entrance ticket: Guaranteed access to Machu Picchu at your selected time
  • Exclusions
    Train tickets are not included in the tour price.
  • Exclusions
    Lunch
  • Exclusions
    Tips

Know before you book

    • Public transport options are available nearby
    • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Santuario Historico de Machu Picchu

  • 3h
  • Admission ticket included
This private Machu Picchu trip offers a customised experience and a choice of departure times between 5:30 am and 3:30 pm. Following a picturesque thirty-minute bus ride from Aguas Calientes, savour a 2.5-hour guided tour of the Inca fortress. While basking in expansive mountain views, discover famous sites including the Sacred Plaza, Royal Tomb, and Main Temple. Get amazing pictures at important locations like the Gate of the Sun and the Temple of the Sun. Perfect for adventure seekers and history buffs, this trip guarantees a remarkable experience.

Santuario Historico de Machu Picchu

  • 30m
  • Admission ticket included
Enjoy a personalised adventure with your own private guide, who will answer your questions, customise the itinerary to your interests, and take memorable photos of you and your group. After exploring South America's most iconic archaeological site, relax on your bus ride back to Aguas Calientes, reflecting on an unforgettable day.

Location

Activity location

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    Santuario Historico de Machu Picchu
    • Machu Picchu, Peru

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Manco Capac Square
    • s/n Calle Collasuyo
    • 08681, Aguas Calientes, Cuzco, Peru

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