Planning for Machu Picchu Trip
Getting There
Lima (1hr flight) → Cusco (1.5hr bus) → Ollantaytambo (1.5hr train) → Aguas Calientes (30 min bus) → Machu Picchu Entrance
Machu Picchu Note
Around $60/each per person per circuit ticket, you can can buy multiple tickets
Make sure to have CASH, NO Credit Cards
Restroom only at entrance (2 soles)
One way route, no re-entry
Must enter at specific time, 30 min grace period
Take bus from Aguas Calientes ($24 round trip/person) to entrance, you can buy ticket night before
1,000 last minute tickets available at office in Aguas Calientes starting at 6am to 10pm, can see availability online
Must bring Passport, ticket must match name
Recommend booking a guide in Machu Picchu
Official Ticket Office
Example Trips
One day trip from Cusco
