3-Day Machu Picchu Tour from Lima for Cruise Passengers | 2026 & 2027

Today, your Tierras Vivas representative will pick you up from the La Punta terminal in Callao or from Kennedy Park in Miraflores. Once you meet your representative, you'll be transferred to Lima's Jorge Chávez International Airport. From there, you'll head into the terminal on your own to board your flight from Lima to Cusco. The flight takes about 1 hour and 40 minutes, giving you window views of Peru's coastline and, further along, the Andes mountain range. Upon arrival, you'll land in Cusco.

Our representative will be waiting for you at Alejandro Velasco Astete Airport in Cusco, holding a sign with your name — listen for it in case it's called out as well. Once you connect, your representative will hand you your train ticket, Machu Picchu entrance ticket, bus tickets, and the name of your hotel and guide, who will assist you upon arrival and later take you to the Inca citadel of Machu Picchu. You'll also receive a short briefing covering your full travel itinerary.

With all your documents in hand, our driver will take you to the train station to board your train to the town of Aguas Calientes. Along the way, you'll see Inca terraces, a section of the Inca Trail, and the start of Cusco's cloud forest, taking in the local flora and mountains as the sound of the Vilcanota River accompanies the ride — an unforgettable part of the journey.

Upon arrival at the Aguas Calientes train station, your representative will be waiting to take you to your hotel in the center of town. You'll have free time to rest or explore the town at your own pace. Aguas Calientes is a lively tourist town with plenty of craft markets, shops, and restaurants to suit any taste.

In the evening, around 7:30 PM, your guide will meet you at your hotel for a briefing on Day 2, including your pickup time based on your Machu Picchu entrance ticket.

Based on the scheduled entry time and circuit assigned for your Machu Picchu Cruise Tour, your guide will confirm the exact pickup time from your hotel.

You'll be picked up and transferred to the bus station, where you'll board the bus heading to Machu Picchu. The ride takes about 30 minutes, during which you'll take in the natural scenery and local flora of Cusco. Upon arrival, you'll be dropped off at the main entrance of Machu Picchu, where your documentation and entrance ticket will be checked. It's essential to provide accurate personal information at the time of booking, since any discrepancy found during this check-in process could prevent you from entering.

Once inside, your guided tour will follow the itinerary of the circuit and route assigned to you based on same-day availability:

If you were assigned Circuit 2 – Route A or B, this route allows full exploration of the Inca citadel. Your guide will take you up to the highest point of the site, starting with a short walk from the main entrance to the first checkpoint, then continuing up a set of stone stairs. Along the way, you'll stop at several viewpoints for photos, with guided commentary throughout. Once you reach the top — an open esplanade near the Guardian's House — you'll take in a panoramic view of the entire citadel. From there, you'll descend and continue the guided tour for about 3 hours, visiting the most important sites within Machu Picchu.

If you were assigned Circuit 3 – Route B (Lower Terrace), you'll enter through Gate 2, on the lower section of the citadel. You'll descend toward the lower part of Machu Picchu, where the first sights are Inca terraces and part of the Llaqta (urban sector) of Machu Picchu. This guided tour lasts about 2 hours and includes visits to the Temple of the Sun, the main plaza, and the Sacred Rock, before looping back through the Llaqta toward the exit gate.

If you were assigned Circuit 1 – Route B (Upper Terrace), this route offers only a panoramic view from the upper section of Machu Picchu, near the Inca cemetery and the Guardian's House, without entering the main urban sector.

Once the guided tour is complete, you'll board the bus back down to Aguas Calientes, where you'll catch the return train to Ollantaytambo. Our representative will be waiting there with a sign bearing your name to take you back to Cusco. Upon arrival, you'll be transferred to your hotel.

• A Tierras Vivas representative will give a pre-trip briefing.
• Transfer from Callao Port or Miraflores Square to Lima International Airport
• Flight from Lima – Cusco – Lima
• Entrance fee to Machu Picchu
• Accommodation: Hotel in Machu Picchu (2 nights)
• Meals: 1x breakfast and 1x snack bag
• Andean bag gift to carry your snack
• Professional tour guide in Machu Picchu
• Tourist train round trip to Machu Picchu
• Shuttle bus up and down to Machu Picchu
• All Transfers during the tour

• Pre & post tour accommodation,
• International and local flights nor airport departure taxes,
• Entrance fee to Huayna Picchu (U$ 80)
• Meals not mentioned,
• Tips to local staff (please note: it is a custom to give tips in Peru, however, it is not obligatory)
• Travel insurance: not mandatory, but recommended in case you miss your flight or encounter any other emergencies.

Meal budget: Please allow USD 20–50 for meals that are not included.

Solo traveller: If you have booked the 'Solo Traveller' option for this tour, please note that you will receive your own single room for one night.