About this experience
Machu Picchu Day Trip will take on an adventure to explore the Peruvian Andes, covered with the dense vegetation of the cloud forest. This spectacular city is a complex of Palaces, temples, houses, storehouses, plazas, and schools. The citadel lies on a high step ridge, surrounded by mountains and the Urubamba River. Scholars are still trying to uncover the mysteries of “the Lost City of the Incas.” Come and join me in these expeditions to visit this ancient city abandoned in the early 16th century.
HIGHLIGHTS:
* Start and finish the tour at the door of your hotel
* All transportation Included
* Visit one of the legendary “Lost Cities of the Incas.”
* Professional, highly trained Native Tour Guides
* Round trip Expedition train
* Come back the same day to Cusco
At a glance
- Duration: 12 hr
Plan your experience
Set aside 12 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.
Before you go
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Passport name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants
- A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
Local guides to help you plan
Machu Picchu Day Trip From Cusco
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Machu Picchu Train From Cusco Guide
Plan the Machu Picchu train from Cusco with clear advice on bimodal routes, entry tickets, train classes, timings, baggage, and booking order.
Choosing the Right Train to Machu Picchu
PeruRail or IncaRail, Vistadome or Expedition, Ollantaytambo or Poroy. The trade-offs nobody explains until you're already at the station.
What is included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- Bus up and down to Machu Picchu
- Train Ride round trip
- Professional guide for Machu Picchu
Not included
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
Itinerary and highlights
Experience Machu Picchu in one unforgettable day from Cusco, with transportation, train tickets, buses, entrance, and professional guiding arranged for you.
Pickup is at approximately 4:00 a.m., depending on the train schedule. Travel to Ollantaytambo and board the Expedition Train for a scenic 1.5-hour journey to Aguas Calientes.
Meet your English-speaking guide upon arrival and take the 30-minute bus to Machu Picchu. Enjoy a fascinating 2 to 3-hour guided tour through the terraces, temples, ceremonial spaces, and viewpoints included in your confirmed circuit.
Afterward, return to Aguas Calientes for lunch on your own. Board the Expedition Train back to Ollantaytambo and continue by vehicle to your Cusco hotel, arriving at approximately 7:30 p.m.
Times may vary according to the confirmed train and Machu Picchu entry tickets.
Meeting and pickup information
- We also pick up from AirBnB's and any other locations inside Cusco city and Sacred Valley.
Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- Spanish — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- TreXperience
Accessibility and practical details
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- Passport name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants
- A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
Cancellation policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
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