Machu Picchu Day Trip from Cusco – Full-Day Tour

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15 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: German and 4 more

We’ll begin with a comfortable transfer from your hotel in Cusco to the bus station. From there, you’ll travel by bus to Ollantaytambo, where you’ll board your scheduled train. Enjoy a scenic train ride through the Sacred Valley, surrounded by breathtaking Andean landscapes, until you arrive at Aguas Calientes (Machu Picchu Town).

Upon arrival, you’ll be greeted by our professional guide or support staff, who will provide all the necessary instructions for your visit. Explore Machu Picchu on a 2.5 to 3-hour guided tour, learning about the fascinating history, engineering, and architecture of this iconic Inca citadel. Guided tours are offered in English or Spanish, with other languages available upon request.

After the tour, you’ll have free time to enjoy lunch at one of the local restaurants in Aguas Calientes before returning to Cusco. You’ll take the train back to Ollantaytambo, then board the bus to Cusco. Upon arrival at the bus station, our transportation will take you directly to your hotel in the historic center.

What's Included

Professional Tour Guide (English or Spanish) for the Machu Picchu Archaeological Park Tour
Tourist Train Ticket Ollantaytambo – Machu Picchu – Ollantaytambo (Expedition or Voyager Service)
Transportation from Cusco Hotel – Train Station – Cusco Hotel
Machu Picchu Entrance Ticket – Choose Your Circuit (Subject to Availability of Time Slots)
Round-trip bus service between Aguas Calientes and the Machu Picchu citadel (operated by Consettur).
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner, or other services.
Other personal expenses.
Tour guide in other languages – additional cost (private service).

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

If your accommodation is located far from the historic center, passengers will be asked to meet at the Plaza de Armas in Cusco. Please check with our sales team to confirm your hotel’s location.

Itinerary

Duration: 15 hours (approximately)
  • Cusco (Pass by)

    At 4:30 a.m., we will pick you up from your hotel and transfer you to the Ollantaytambo train station to board the train to Machu Picchu.

    Admission ticket free
  • Ollantaytambo (Pass by)

    Around 7:20 a.m., we’ll take the train to Machu Picchu, enjoying the beautiful landscapes along the way to the Inca citadel.

    Admission ticket free
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    Aguas Calientes

    Upon arrival in Machu Picchu, our local representative will be waiting to welcome you and provide important instructions before taking the bus ride to the Inca citadel of Machu Picchu. After exploring this World Wonder, you’ll have free time to enjoy a delicious lunch at local restaurants near Machu Picchu before returning.

    3 hours • Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Machu Picchu

    At the Machu Picchu entrance gate, we will present our tickets to enter the Inca citadel together with our professional guide. Alongside our guide, we’ll enjoy a 2.5-hour guided tour of Machu Picchu, exploring its most iconic sites: the Guardian’s House, offering a breathtaking panoramic view of Machu Picchu and Huayna Picchu; the stone quarry, the Temple of the Sun, the Temple of the Three Windows, as well as the agricultural and urban sectors. After the guided tour, you’ll have about one hour of free time to relax and take in the magic of the Historic Sanctuary of Machu Picchu before boarding the bus back to Aguas Calientes (Machu Picchu Town). By 4:12 p.m., we will meet at the Machu Picchu train station for our return trip to Ollantaytambo. Upon arrival in Ollantaytambo, our private transfer will be waiting to take you back to Cusco City, ending the tour at your hotel in Cusco.

    3 hours • Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • It is the passenger’s responsibility to verify all travel dates and personal information to avoid unintentional errors in names, identification numbers, or other travel details.
  • The travel agency will contact the customer to verify travel details. It is the customer's responsibility to respond and ensure that the information is correct.
  • Tour start times are subject to availability. The travel agency will confirm the exact departure time once the reservation is completed.
  • If your hotel is located far from the historic center, additional charges may apply depending on the location. Please consult with the operator.
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