TAXI FROM CUSCO TO OLLANTAYTAMBO

Private transportation from Cusco to Ollantaytambo

Ollantaytambo is a town in Peru’s Sacred Valley, located south of the Urubamba River and surrounded by snow-capped mountains. It is known for the Ollantaytambo ruins, a massive Inca fortress with large stone terraces built into a hillside. Some of the most important sites within the complex are the Temple of the Sun and the Princess Baths fountain. The historic center features cobblestone streets and adobe buildings from the Inca era.

Ollantaytambo is the most commonly used train station to begin the journey to Machu Picchu. This leg of the trip is crucial, as trains strictly adhere to their departure schedules. The distance from Cusco is approximately

ESTACION DE TREN OLLANTAYTAMBO

PLAZA DE ARMAS DEL CUSCO IMPERIAL

CENTRO ARQUEOLOGICO OLLANTAYTAMBO

📝 Key Tour Information

Not included: Tickets – Admission – Lunch – Tour guide

🎟️ Practical Information and Tickets

Cusco Tourist Ticket (BTG): This is mandatory! Entry to the Ollantaytambo archaeological site is only possible with the BTG (either the full ticket or the Partial Circuit III ticket). Individual tickets are not sold.
Train to Machu Picchu: If your final destination is Machu Picchu, book your train tickets from Ollantaytambo weeks or months in advance, especially during the high season (May through September).