Indicative schedule from the programme. Pickup, the start of the guided visit and the return are confirmed according to the entry slot and train availability.
04:00–05:00 · Pickup Pickup from hotels in central Cusco and transfer to Ollantaytambo station for the tourist train.
09:00–10:00 · Arrival in Machupicchu Pueblo Take the shuttle to the sanctuary according to the confirmed entry slot.
12:00 · End of the visit and descent The programme lists around two hours of guided sightseeing at the sanctuary. The start depends on the confirmed entry slot.
Visit on route 2A. A classic route combining an elevated view with a walk through sectors of the Inca city.
13:00–14:00 · Lunch Time to have lunch at your own expense in Machupicchu Pueblo.
17:50 · Railway station Indicative time to be at Machupicchu Pueblo station. Take the return train to Ollantaytambo.
22:50 · Arrival in Cusco Approximate arrival and hotel drop-off within the arranged area.
What to look for: From the initial viewpoint, pick out terraces and enclosures. Lower down, watch for changes in level and stone passages linking sectors. Your guide follows the open circuit.
Places to visit
Ollantaytambo
Machupicchu Pueblo
Designed Classic Route