About this experience
Machu Picchu Full Day Tour from Cusco is an incomparable experience. For those travelers who don't have much time, we believe that this day tour would be the best option to discover the lost city of the Inca empire.
Follow us for a moment, because we know that the phrase "Machu Picchu day trip / full day tour" evokes pleasant travel with the visite to the magnificent masterpiece in total harmony with the scenic beauty. In addition, travel by different categories' trains round trip from and to Ollantaytambo or Poroy station.
IMPORTANT: Please, we strongly ask you to book this tour 2 months in advance, otherwise, we don't assure you the entrance tickets to Machu Picchu, because the availabilities are always sold-out 2 months in advance.
At a glance
- Duration: 16 hr–17 hr
Plan your experience
Set aside 16 hr–17 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.
Compare the available options before choosing: their itinerary, inclusions and pickup arrangements can differ. Check the price for your date and whole group.
Before you go
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Local guides to help you plan
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.
Machu Picchu Day Trip From Cusco
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Machu Picchu Tickets and Circuits Guide
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What is included
- Private English or Spanish-speaking tour guide in Machu Picchu for 2 hours.
- Transportation from your hotel in Cusco - Train station - Plaza San Francisco Cusco.
- Round-trip train tickets from Ollantaytambo or Poroy - Machu Picchu - Ollantaytambo or Poroy.
- Machu Picchu ticket, circuits 1, 2 or 3, according to availability.
- Bus tickets from Aguas Calientes - Machu Picchu - Aguas Calientes.
Not included
- All air tickets
- Hotels in Cusco
- Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Itinerary and highlights
To experience the Machu Picchu 1 Day Tour. In the morning, at the appropriate time, our representative will pick you up from your hotel in Cusco and take you to the Ollantaytambo or Poroy train station.
Your Machu Picchu train trip will be unforgettable as you will travel through the sacred valley and enjoy breathtaking panoramic views of the eastern Andean mountain range.
Upon arrival at Machu Picchu Pueblo, our staff will receive you and escort you to the bus station to Machu Picchu. Together with your local tour guide, pass the checkpoint and explore the lost city of the Incas (2 hours)
At the end of your exploration, board the return bus to the Aguas Calientes town and have lunch on your own. In the afternoon, go to the train station (must be 30 minutes before) and take the return train to Ollantaytambo or Poroy station. Upon arrival, our staff will be waiting to take you to your hotel in Cusco.
Note: make your booking 2 months in advance, Machu Picchu ticket is limited.
Meeting and pickup information
- Your hotel must be located in the Cusco City center.
Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- Spanish — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Machupicchu andes tours
Accessibility and practical details
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
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