About this experience
Discover the wonders of Machu Picchu on a day tour from Cusco with continuous assistance, train transfers and guide in Aguas Calientes to explore the citadel in depth.
At a glance
- Duration: 16 hr
Plan your experience
Set aside 16 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.
Before you go
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Local guides to help you plan
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.
Machu Picchu Day Trip From Cusco
A Machu Picchu day trip from Cusco is possible, but it requires advance entry tickets, carefully matched transport, and a very early start. Use this practical guide to choose a circuit, build a realistic schedule, compar
What is included
- Transfers to and from Ollantaytambo
- Guided visit to Machu Picchu
- Train from Ollantaytambo to Aguas Calientes and back
- Pick up from hotels in downtown Cusco
- Return and transfer to hotel in Cusco.
- Bus from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu
Not included
- Food and drinks
Itinerary and highlights
Explore the ancient ruins and discover their history and significance. Tour the agricultural terraces, the Temple of the Sun and the Sacred Rock on this classic route. After the guided tour, enjoy free time to explore Machu Picchu at your own pace, take photos, admire the breathtaking views or simply soak up the atmosphere of the place.
Languages and tickets
- German — Written
- Portuguese — Written
- English — Guide
- English — Written
- Italian — Written
- French — Written
- Spanish — Guide
- Spanish — Written
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Treppid Travels
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
Cancellation policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
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