About this experience
Experience Peru with a small group of just 10 travelers on a professionally designed slow-climbing circuit through Cusco, the Sacred Valley, and iconic Machu Picchu. Discover the city of Cusco, the Temple of the Sun Qoricancha, Sacsayhuamán, Qenqo, Ollantaytambo, Moray, Salineras de Maras, Chinchero, and the breathtaking Inca citadel of Machu Picchu, with one unforgettable night at its foot. Enjoy handpicked hotels full of charm in the heart of each city and meaningful contact with an authentic Andean community.
Enhance your trip with optional Peruvian cooking classes, learning to prepare Lomo Saltado, Ají de Gallina, Ceviche, Chicha Morada, and Pisco Sour. Customize your adventure with extensions to Rainbow Mountain, Humantay Lagoon, Lima, Paracas, Ballestas Islands, Huacachina Oasis, Nazca Lines, Arequipa, Colca Canyon, Lake Titicaca, the Amazon, or Bolivia’s Salar de Uyuni.
At a glance
- Duration: 13 hr–14 hr
Plan your experience
Set aside 13 hr–14 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 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
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
- Transfer Cusco - Ollantaytambo - Cusco, Train Tickets, Bus, Entrance to Machu Picchu, Guide
Not included
- Lunch
- Propinas
Itinerary and highlights
Historic Inca capital and vibrant Andean city known for its colonial architecture, cobblestone streets, and rich living culture
Once the most important Inca temple, dedicated to the sun god and later built over by a Spanish convent, showcasing Inca and colonial walls together.
Massive Inca fortress overlooking Cusco, famous for its enormous precisely cut stone walls and panoramic city views.
Ceremonial Inca site with carved rock altars, tunnels, and niches believed to have been used for rituals and offerings.
Iconic Inca citadel set high in the Andes, featuring terraced slopes, temples, and stunning mountain scenery.
Living Inca town and archaeological complex with impressive terraces, a fortress, and original Inca urban planning.
Circular Inca terraces built in natural depressions, thought to be an agricultural laboratory for experimenting with crops and microclimates.
Andean village with Inca ruins, a colonial church, and traditional textile workshops preserving ancestral weaving techniques.
Meeting and pickup information
- We pick up travelers at any hotel in Cusco
Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- Spanish — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Travel And Living Peru
Meeting points and locations
Accessibility and practical details
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Questions about this experience
How long is this experience?
What are the pickup arrangements?
Which guide languages are listed?
What ticket format is listed?
What ticket age bands are listed?
What accessibility information is provided?
What is the cancellation policy?
Traveller reviews and photos
Traveller experiences load when you reach this section.
