Machu Picchu Day Tour from Cusco Small Group

4.9
(150 reviews)

12 to 17 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English and 1 more

Enjoy a Small Day trip to Machu picchu with us If you’re short on time, this experience is the best option and well worth it, Machu Picchu is what many people call their most beautiful experience in Perú, Unfortunately, the typical group tours are characterized by large groups, pickup delays, crowded buses and unmotivated guides that present their memorized Machu Picchu scripts. Due to the group size, it’s often difficult to follow everything the guide says and to ask all the questions you want with us this experience will be the opposite Come to know this beautiful destination.

What's Included

Assistance from our company
Expedition Train from Ollantaytambo to Aguas calientes Round trip
Private transfer from your hotel to Ollantaytambo station Round trip
Entrance to Machupicchu *See disclaimer in description regarding short notice bookings.
Bus up and down to machupicchu
Small Machu picchu tour maximum with 8 people Guided in English / Spanish
Tips
Meals

Meeting and pickup

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

Please contact our team before booking this tour as tickets are limited and my be sold out.

Itinerary

Duration: 12 to 17 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Cusco

    We will pick you up from your hotel between 3:30am to 5:00am and drive to the train station in Ollantaytambo. Depends of your preference

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • Ollantaytambo (Pass by)

    You will board the train for the majestic sanctuary and World Wonder of Machu Picchu at 6:10 am. or 6;40am depends of the availability During the 1.5 hour train ride, take time to appreciate the beauty of the surrounding valleys and Andes mountains.

    Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Aguas Calientes

    The train will arrive in Aguas Calientes, a small town located at the base of Machu Picchu. Your guide will be waiting for you at the train station and will immediately assist you with either boarding the bus or registering your name to secure your Machu Picchu ticket.

    30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Machu Picchu

    Then we will take a bus to reach our destination: Machu Picchu. As a group, we will enter the site together — make sure to bring your original passport, as it is required for entry. You’ll then embark on a two-hour guided tour, where you'll learn about the rich history and culture of this remarkable citadel. Your guide will lead you through the most important areas, helping you connect with nature and recharge your energy in this sacred space. Marvel at the impressive architecture and the innovative spirit of the Inca civilization. After the tour, we will return to Aguas Calientes to catch the train back to Ollantaytambo. From there, private transport will take you back to Cusco, where you'll be dropped off at your hotel.

    4 hours Admission ticket included
  • Machu Picchu (Pass by)

    LEGAL NOTICE: Machu Picchu online tickets often sell out months ahead. The Cultural Office in Aguas Calientes releases a limited number for in-person purchase only. August, and most of September 2025 are already sold out for online reservations. If online tickets are sold out, arrive early the day before with your passport to buy in person. In busy times, you may need 2–3 extra nights in Aguas Calientes.

    Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Day Trips
Full-day Tours
Bus Tours
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Rail Tours
Walking Tours
Archaeology Tours
Car Tours
Small Group
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