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The trips worth crossing Peru for.
The 15 most popular aguas calientes tours in Peru. The ones travellers rate highest, with prices, how long they take and who runs them.
Guided Machu Picchu tour from Aguas Calientes with admission ticket, round-trip buses, and an expert guide for 3 hours.
Most Popular“good communication with the tour provider through out. they had organised the bus tickets, entry tickets and guide. all seamless. as with all providers, it is an expensive destination!!”
Two-day Cusco-to-Machu Picchu routes with guided entry, Sacred Valley stops, and jungle-focused nature walks, plus optional hot springs time.
“De modo geral as expectativas foram atendidas, o que deixo como pontuação e sobre o transporte de má qualidade, no dia de chegada a hidroelétrica foi liberada 2 fichas para almoço, porém deveria ser 1 para o primeiro dia e outra para o 2, no 2 tive que pagar o almoço por fora.”
A guided Machu Picchu day trip from Cusco with round-trip train, bus transfers, and skip-the-ticket-line entrance for 13–15.5 hours.
“I would like to pay gratitude to Freddy who provided me and my friend a very in-depth explanation of the spots at Machu Picchu. He also took good photos for us and took good care of me and my friend throughout the trip. I highly recommend this tour for everybody who would opt for going…”
Rainbow Mountain hike and Machu Picchu by train in a tight two-day plan from Cusco, with guided history, meals, and small-group care.
“Agency met us the day before tours to explain logistics & deliver all tickets we needed for a stress free trip! I would highly recommend this two day tour! Rainbow mountain hike w/ Caesar was challenging but an amazing experience! A 4am start, but can sleep in the van to breakfast. After 2 hrs you…”
One-day Cusco to Machu Picchu by train and bus: 4 a.m. pickup, 3-hour guided citadel tour (Circuit 1/2), back by 9:30.
“Magnificent experience at Machu Picchu. The Inca Rail train & bus trip combination could be organised better”
Timed Machu Picchu entry from Aguas Calientes with an air-conditioned round-trip bus, self-guided time inside, and $119 value.
“I don’t recommend this service. All they provide is purchasing your Machu Picchu entrance and your bus tickets but don’t provide any physical services. For this you are charged double the price that it would cost to do yourself. I only purchased this service as I thought my date was sold out, but the tickets…”
Two-day Machu Picchu tour by train from Cusco to Aguas Calientes, guided Sanctuary highlights, then back to Cusco.
“Achei guia pouco organizado com relaçao ao tempo do evento >Ficamos quase 4 horas no local em função de flexibilidade com relação ao tempo em cada local do percurso >Muito tempo num local para tirar fotografias e depois correndo no final .Conteúdo excelente e de qualidade .Acabou provocando estresse em perder onibus e trem do…”
4-day Inca Jungle Adventure from Cusco with Andes biking, cloud-forest hikes, hot springs, and a sunrise Machu Picchu guide.
“C'etait super avec un guide vraiment à l'écoute et top, les activités etaient incroyables et l'histoire avec m'a vraiment passionné.”
Private Machu Picchu day trip from Cusco with Vistadome panoramic train, hotel pickup, and a private guide through key temples.
“Excellent tour! The local guides were very knowledgeable, kind, and respectful.”
Two days to Chinchero, Moray, Maras, Ollantaytambo, and Machu Picchu with an early-entry plan, hotels, meals, and guided touring.
“the company took great care of us. Nathalie, our guide is very passionate and has a huge knowledge. We enjoyed a lot our tour and the pace was perfect, not rushed but still we were able to see so many incredible places.”
5-day Salkantay trek with Sky Lodge domes, Humantay Lake, Salkantay Pass, and a guided Machu Picchu visit from Cusco.
“Le trek du Salkantay au Pérou était une expérience incroyable. Les paysages étaient grandioses, variés et à couper le souffle -entre montagnes enneigées, vallées verdoyantes et le superbe lac Humantay, vraiment magnifique. L’organisation était globalement très bonne. En cas de mal d’altitude, il y a toujours la possibilité de monter à cheval (payant), ce qui…”
2-day Inca Trail hike to Machu Picchu with Inti Punku views, guided Machu Picchu sectors, Aguas Calientes stay, and train/bus logistics.
“Our hike guide Steven is awesome! He made sure we’re all okay & kept us motivated to finish the Machu Picchu hike! The hotel we stayed at Agua Caliente is not a 3 star that we are expecting. We paid $500+ per person to stay at least in a decent hotel. That was a big…”
Lunch at Café Inkaterra in Aguas Calientes pairs Andean-inspired flavors with a river view, under an Ese’Eja palm roof.
“Sensacional!!! Lugar lindo, atendimento perfeito e rápido, pratos saborosíssimos . Apenas as bebidas são carinhas mas faz parte pelo nível do lugar. Me surpreendi! Além da praticidade de estar praticamente dentro da estação do trem . Eu recomendo!”
One day by train from Cusco to Machu Picchu: scenic Urubamba ride, bus ascent, 2.5-hour guide, and free time in Aguas Calientes.
Bike Abra Málaga descent, zipline and train-track hike, then Machu Picchu at sunrise. 3 days from Cusco in Peru.
From the Inca heartland to the coast and the cloud forest, and every way to reach it.
