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Machu Picchu Day Trip from Cusco – Full-Day Tour

4.8(466)Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 466 reviews15 hBy Aremika Travel
the best view of Machu Picchu

About this activity

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).

Not included

  • ✕Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner, or other services.
  • ✕Other personal expenses.
  • ✕Tour guide in other languages – additional cost (private service).

Good to know

  • 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 agency will confirm the tour start time.
  • If your hotel is located far from the historic center, additional charges may apply depending on the location. Please consult with the operator.
  • The starting times for the first shift are between 3:50 AM and 5:40 AM, and the tours usually finish between 6:30 PM and 10:30 PM. All times are subject to availability.
  • The start times for the second shift are from 6:00 to 8:00, and they usually finish between 10:00 PM and 11:00 PM. All times are subject to availability.
  • Reservations made less than one month in advance are subject to availability of time slots and tickets. (Once the reservation is made, you must contact the operator.)

Cancellation policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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