About this experience
Discover Machu Picchu at your own pace on a private day trip from Cusco. With all transfers, train tickets, bus fares and archaeological site entrance fees included, you won’t waste time organising or in long queues. At Machu Picchu, you can enjoy the exclusive attention of your personal guide, who will give you detailed information about the place. You will also have free time to explore and capture memories before returning to Cusco.
At a glance
- Duration: 15 hr
Plan your experience
Set aside 15 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.
Before you go
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- What can you wear?Sunglasses, comfortable clothing and footwear, hat, sunscreen, repellent, water bottle, extra battery, jacket, a small backpack with what you need for the night, and waterproof clothing if you travel during the rainy season.
- To participate in the Machu Picchu full day tour from Cusco, it is necessary to provide the full passport details of each traveler (full name and passport number). These details, together with date of birth and nationality, must be provided at the time of booking.
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
- Train ticket (choose your class) for the journey Ollantaytambo – Aguas Calientes – Ollantaytambo.
- Private Guide in Machu Picchu (Available in English, Spanish, Portuguese)
- Transfers Cusco – Ollantaytambo - Cusco
- Aguas Calientes – Machu Picchu – Aguas Calientes bus ticket.
- Meeting a day earlier to provide you with all the details and important aspects of the visit.
- Full shuttle service (pick-up and drop-off).
- Access ticket to Machu Picchu Historical Shrine.
Not included
- Food and drinks.
- Available in other languages, you can request it for an additional fee after booking.
- personal expenses
- Tips (optional)
Itinerary and highlights
At 05:00 am, we will start the tour with pick-up from your hotel in Cusco, Pisac, Ollantaytambo or the Sacred Valley. We will take you by our comfortable and private transport to the train station in the picturesque village of Ollantaytambo.
Here they will take the train that will transfer them to Aguas Calientes (Machu Picchu Pueblo), with a journey of 1 hour and 45 minutes. Throughout the trip, you will have the opportunity to take in beautiful scenery, including extensive agricultural areas, animal herds, towering mountains and snow-covered summits.
When you arrive at Aguas Calientes train station, our guide will meet you and take you to the bus station. Then we will take a 30-minute tour until we reach Machu Picchu.
Be captivated by the landscapes of the trip as you cross the Andes and enjoy the spectacular views of the Sacred Valley. Upon arrival in Aguas Calientes, the city at the foot of Machu Picchu, your private guide will be waiting for you. Together, they will take the last bus to take them to the top of Machu Picchu, climbing to an impressive altitude of 7,970 feet (2,430 meters).
Take a moment to capture your first photo of Machu Picchu, as your guide shares fascinating details about the history of the Lost City of the Incas. Then, you will have time to explore and discover emblematic places like temples. This private tour can be customized to your preferences, allowing you to choose between climbing the most impressive viewpoints or spending more time exploring the lesser-known areas of the ruins.
After visiting Machu Picchu, you will return to Aguas Calientes to enjoy lunch and explore this picturesque village.
At the time indicated on the ticket, we will take the train back to Ollantaytambo.
Upon arrival, the driver will be waiting for you with a name sign and will take you comfortably to your hotel in Cusco. The approximate arrival time in Cusco will be 19:30 pm.
Finally, you will conclude your tour with a private transfer back to your hotel in Cusco.
Meeting and pickup information
- This service includes round trip transportation from your accommodation, either hotel, hostel or apartment, the transfer will wait in the lobby of your hotel , hostel or apartment
Languages and tickets
- Portuguese — Guide
- English — Guide
- Spanish — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- TREK&ADVENTURE MACHUPICCHU
Accessibility and practical details
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- What can you wear?Sunglasses, comfortable clothing and footwear, hat, sunscreen, repellent, water bottle, extra battery, jacket, a small backpack with what you need for the night, and waterproof clothing if you travel during the rainy season.
- It is an exclusive tour/activity for your group
- Minimum of 1 person required per reservation.
- Tickets to Machu Picchu will be allocated subject to availability at the time of booking. The first option will be Circuit 2, so we recommend booking in advance. If exhausted, Circuit 1 or Circuit 3 will be assigned as the last option.
- To participate in the Machu Picchu full day tour from Cusco, it is necessary to provide the full passport details of each traveler (full name and passport number). These details, together with date of birth and nationality, must be provided at the time of booking.
Cancellation policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
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