Name: Tour to Machu Picchu for single people - travel to Machu picchu alone
Brand: CuscoPeru.com
Price: 299 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 5 (1490 reviews)

Solo Travel to Machu Picchu with a Guided Group

Our Machu Picchu tours for solo travelers are designed for people visiting Peru on their own who want the main logistics of a one-day trip from Cusco already organized. You can reserve for just one person and join a guided group for the visit to Machu Picchu; this is not a private tour.

The journey includes hotel pickup in Cusco, transportation to Ollantaytambo, train travel to Machu Picchu Pueblo, the bus to the archaeological site, your entrance ticket and a professional group guide. After the guided visit, you will return to Machu Picchu Pueblo and have some free time before taking the train and connecting transportation back to Cusco.

This option makes solo travel to Machu Picchu easier to organize while still allowing you to travel independently before and after the tour. The service operates on fixed train, bus and entrance schedules, with Machu Picchu Circuit 2 subject to availability.

Highlights

Designed for solo bookings: reserve the tour for one person and join other travelers during the group service.
One-day trip from Cusco: transportation, train connections and the return to Cusco are coordinated as part of the same itinerary.
Train journey to Machu Picchu Pueblo: travel from Ollantaytambo aboard the Expedition or Voyager train included in the standard rate.
Machu Picchu Circuit 2: one entrance ticket is included, subject to availability for your travel date.
Professional group guide: explore Machu Picchu with an English- and Spanish-speaking guide before returning to Machu Picchu Pueblo.

Itinerary

Day 1

Cusco - Ollantaytambo - Machu Picchu - Cusco

Hotel pickup in Cusco according to the assigned schedule - train to Machu Picchu Pueblo - guided visit - return to Cusco the same day.

WHAT IS THE MACHU PICCHU TOUR FOR SOLO TRAVELERS LIKE?

Our Machu Picchu tour for solo travelers offers the same quality as any other CuscoPeru.com tour. Before your trip, you will receive a briefing with all the important details, and we’ll provide all the tickets you need for your visit to Machu Picchu.

On the day of your tour, we will pick you up from your hotel and take you to the bus station. From there, you will travel for about 1 hour and 30 minutes through the Andes to the Ollantaytambo train station, enjoying beautiful views of the surrounding landscapes along the way. Then, you will board the train that follows the Vilcanota River all the way to Aguas Calientes (also known as Machu Picchu Pueblo) in approximately 1 hour and 50 minutes, this train ride is also an amazing journey to observe the contrast between the high Andean puna and the transition to the Mountain Forests of Peru.

Upon arrival in Aguas Calientes, our guide will meet you and accompany you to the bus station. From there, you will take a 25-minute bus ride up to the Historic Sanctuary of Machu Picchu. Once inside, you will enjoy a 2 to 3-hour guided tour of the citadel, where you will learn about its history, architecture, and the Inca culture. You will also have time to take photos from Machu Picchu’s main viewpoint.

After the guided tour, you will return to Aguas Calientes by bus and have free time to explore the town, visit the local artisan markets, and have lunch at one of its restaurants.

Finally, you will take the train back to Ollantaytambo, and from there a bus will bring you back to Cusco. Our transportation will be waiting for you at the station to take you to your hotel.

WHAT ARE THE FEATURES OF THE MACHU PICCHU TOUR?

Our personalized tour to Machu Picchu for solo travelers stands out for offering an enriching experience tailored to those traveling on their own pace. Below are some of its key features:

Small Groups: We work with small groups that allow for greater interaction with the guide and personalized attention for each traveler. All participants will have access to the main Machu Picchu viewpoint for photographs.
Transportation Included: We use modern and comfortable vehicles for transfers from Cusco.

These features are designed to maximize your comfort and enjoyment, ensuring that your journey to Machu Picchu is a pleasant and well planned experience.

What's included?

Included

Pre-tour briefing: orientation and important information before the excursion.
Hotel transfer: transfer from your hotel to the bus terminal in Cusco.
Cusco - Ollantaytambo bus: round-trip bus ticket between Cusco and the Ollantaytambo train station.
Train to Machu Picchu Pueblo: round-trip train ticket between Ollantaytambo and Aguas Calientes.
Bus to Machu Picchu: round-trip bus ticket between Aguas Calientes and Machu Picchu.
Machu Picchu entrance: 1 entrance ticket for Circuit 2, subject to availability.
Professional guide: group guiding service in English and Spanish. For other languages, ask about availability and the additional cost of a private guiding service.

Not included

Hotel in Cusco: accommodation before or after the tour is not included.
Meals: meals during the excursion are not included.
Other services: any service not specifically mentioned as included.

Recommendations

Passport or identification: carry the same document used when making your reservation.
Light luggage: take a small backpack or hand-luggage item of up to 8 kg for the train journey; permitted dimensions should be confirmed with the assigned operator.
Sun protection: bring sunscreen and a hat or cap for the visit.
Rain protection: carry a poncho or waterproof layer, especially during the rainy season.
Comfortable footwear: wear suitable shoes for steps, uneven surfaces and walking paths inside Machu Picchu.
Personal items: carry water, insect repellent and any essentials you need during the excursion in a small backpack.

Details

What does the Machu Picchu tour for solo travelers include?

Pre-tour briefing: orientation and important information before the excursion.
Hotel transfer: transfer from your hotel to the bus terminal in Cusco.
Cusco - Ollantaytambo bus: round-trip bus ticket between Cusco and the Ollantaytambo train station.
Train to Machu Picchu Pueblo: round-trip train ticket between Ollantaytambo and Aguas Calientes.
Bus to Machu Picchu: round-trip bus ticket between Aguas Calientes and Machu Picchu.
Machu Picchu entrance: 1 entrance ticket for Circuit 2, subject to availability.
Professional guide: group guiding service in English and Spanish. For other languages, ask about availability and the additional cost of a private guiding service.

What is not included in the Machu Picchu solo tour?

Hotel in Cusco: accommodation before or after the tour is not included.
Meals: meals during the excursion are not included.
Other services: any service not specifically mentioned as included.

What should you bring for solo travel to Machu Picchu?

Passport or identification: carry the same document used when making your reservation.
Light luggage: take a small backpack or hand-luggage item of up to 8 kg for the train journey; permitted dimensions should be confirmed with the assigned operator.
Sun protection: bring sunscreen and a hat or cap for the visit.
Rain protection: carry a poncho or waterproof layer, especially during the rainy season.
Comfortable footwear: wear suitable shoes for steps, uneven surfaces and walking paths inside Machu Picchu.
Personal items: carry water, insect repellent and any essentials you need during the excursion in a small backpack.

Route map

Mapa Tour A Machu Picchu - Machu Picchu En 1 Día & Tour Económico A Machu Picchu 1 Día

The route is for reference only and may have minor variations.

Our passengers’ experiences on Machu Picchu solo tours

This is how Nelson experienced his solo trip to Machu Picchu

Before traveling to Machu Picchu, I had some doubts about how reliable it would be to choose an agency, but in the end it was an excellent decision. From the beginning, the staff was very attentive and reliable. I would especially like to thank Ricardo for his excellent service and for helping make the entire trip much more enjoyable.

What surprised me most was the punctuality of the service, as they were always there at the scheduled time to pick me up and assist me with each transfer. The experience was truly five-star; I only had to arrive in Cusco and the team took care of organizing every detail. The guides, drivers and advisors showed great professionalism and dedication. I would definitely recommend it to anyone traveling alone!

Nelson A.

November 2017

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   kit f 
 
 
 
 Verified MACHU PICCHU/ RAINBOW MOUNTAIN Great experience over all! We loved especially John our tour guide in Machu Picchu! Though everyone else was wonderful Yvonne, our city tour guide, Darwin our Sacred Valley Aguas Calientes tour guide and Henry our Rainbow mountain tour guide,they are all awesome! It was a very smooth process from picking us up from the airport to dropping as off ! Would highly recommend CuscoPeru .com and Efrain did great on coordinating everything. We did 5days 4 nights MACHU PICCHU / RAINBOW MOUNTAIN Tour!
  
 
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   Aline K 
 
 
 
 Verified Tudo perfeito Eu e meu marido adoramos o passeio. Tudo ocorreu muito bem desde a reserva que fiz diretamente com a Cusco Peru ainda no Brasil. Fui muito bem atendida pelo whatsapp. No dia anterior a visita a Macchu Picchu, Effrain foi ao nosso hotel, explicar todo o itinerário detalhadamente. No dia do passeio nosso motorista, Rosel, estava na porta do hotel pontualmente para nos deixar na estação de trem. De lá seguimos até Águas Calientes onde encontramos nossa guia Maria. Fomos muito bem direcionados e também muito bem recebidos por todos os colaboradores da empresa. Também ganhamos brindes para guardar de recordação.
  
 
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   macathy d 
 
 
 
 Verified history and culture We had an amazing experience with Cuscoperu Our guide EFRAIN was friendly, knowledgeable, and made the tour really enjoyable. Everything was well organized, and we visited some incredible places. I especially loved Machu Pichu and Rainbow Mountain. EFRAIN was professional and easy to communicate with. I would definitely recommend this tour to anyone visiting Cusco Peru.
  
 
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   Irena K 
 
 
 
 Verified Great trip, great experience! The whole trip was wonderful experience and Efrain did excellent job taking care of everything. Trip program was very busy but we were able to see a lots of sites. Highly recommended!
  
 
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   Daniela P 
 
 
 
 Verified Recomendación Increíble experiencia, gracias por hacer de este viaje algo inolvidable. Nos vamos muy contentos y lo recomendaremos a todos nuestros amigos.
  
 
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   Ken D 
 
 
 
 Verified Cusco & Machu Picchu It was very well done. CuscoPeru did a fantastic job with my tour. Efrain picked me up on time at the airport. Both Julio and Henry did a great job with super information the first 2 days. The buffet lunch the tour provided was top shelf, including sushi. On day 3 Eddy did a wonderful job explaining all of Machu Picchu. My tour was for Circuit 1, but he somehow managed to get me on Circuit 3 as well. It was a day I will never forget. All hotel accommodations were very comfortable. I would recommend this tour to anyone
  
 
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   Sunny 
 
 
 
 Verified Highly recommended The trip was great! Our driver Roselito picked us up from the hotel and was very knowledgeable in the history of region, took us on the scenic route. Once we got on the train, it included snacks and drinks (water, coffee, or tea). Once we got to Aguascalientes, we were met by our tour guide Renato and Norma. Norma made sure we met our tour guide Renato, and made sure we got on the bus. Once we arrived at the entrance of Machu Pichu, we were met by our tour guide Renato. It was a pleasant experience. Pictures don’t do the site justice. Our tour guide Renato gave us an overview of the site and significance of the layout. I highly recommend booking with the company, and if possible make sure you get Roselito as your driver from Cusco to the train station.
  
 
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   Karen D 
 
 
 
 Verified Fun and exciting! I had a custom 9-day tour. I told the booking agents the things I wanted see and do in Peru and they came up with an itinerary. I really enjoyed all the day trips and when I needed to make an adjustment during the tour, Efrain (my coordinator) was right on it. He was always available to answer my questions, which really made me feel comfortable travelling alone. Also, the tour guides and drivers were very friendly, helpful and knowledgeable. I highly recommend CuscoPeru to anyone who wants interesting/fun tours and/or needs a little assistance in planning what to do!
  
 
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   Georgeta R 
 
 
 
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Machu Picchu solo tour prices

The group service is priced per person. The base rate includes the Expedition or Voyager train, while optional train upgrades are listed separately and are subject to availability.

Tour options

Machu Picchu tour for solo travelers

Transfers and professional group guide

US$ 299

Trains: the group service includes the Expedition or Voyager train. Upgrades to the Vistadome or Vistadome Observatory are available at an additional cost and are subject to availability.

Additional services

Upgrade to Vistadome Train

Return journey

+ US$ 40

Upgrade to Vistadome Observatory Train

Available per train leg

+ US$ 60

Your Machu Picchu circuit and visit schedule are subject to availability at the time of booking. View booking and cancellation policies →

Are 4 or more people traveling?

We can offer a special rate for your group.

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Machu Picchu solo travel in photos

See the journey to Machu Picchu, the Andean landscapes along the route and some of the main moments included in this one-day experience from Cusco.

Train to Machu Picchu

Frequently asked questions about Machu Picchu tours for solo travelers

Find answers to the main questions about the group format, Circuit 2, schedules, transportation and what to bring when visiting Machu Picchu on your own.

How does solo travel to Machu Picchu work on this tour?

You can book the tour for just one person without needing a travel companion. Your transportation, train tickets, buses, entrance and guiding service are coordinated, and you join other passengers during the group service at Machu Picchu.

Is this a private Machu Picchu solo tour?

No. The published option is a group service. In this case, booking as a solo traveler means you can reserve for one person and then join other passengers who are taking the same tour.

If you want a specific service to be private, it must be requested and quoted separately.

Which Machu Picchu circuit is included in the tour?

The service includes 1 entrance ticket for Machu Picchu Circuit 2, subject to availability at the time of booking. The specific route should be confirmed for your travel date.

What luggage should I take on a solo trip to Machu Picchu?

A small backpack with your identification, sunscreen, rain protection, water and personal essentials is the most practical option. Regular PeruRail and Inca Rail services currently allow hand luggage of up to 8 kg, although the permitted dimensions should be confirmed for the assigned train operator.

How long does the Machu Picchu solo tour take?

It is a full-day tour from Cusco. The trip to Ollantaytambo takes approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes, the train journey around 1 hour and 50 minutes, and the bus from Machu Picchu Pueblo approximately 25 minutes. Exact pickup and return times depend on the assigned train schedule.