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Machu Picchu Day Trip from Cusco
About This Tour
Experience Machu Picchu on an unforgettable day trip from Cusco. Our team will pick you up from your hotel and accompany you during the main transfers to Ollantaytambo train station.
From there, we’ll board the train to Aguas Calientes, traveling through the beautiful landscapes of the Andes and the Urubamba Valley. Upon arrival, we’ll continue by bus to the entrance of the Inca citadel of Machu Picchu.
During your visit, you’ll be accompanied by a private, professional, certified guide who will introduce you to the history, architecture, and importance of Machu Picchu to the Inca civilization. After the tour, we’ll return by bus to Aguas Calientes, where you’ll have free time to enjoy lunch on your own and explore the town before boarding the train back to Ollantaytambo.
Upon arrival at the station, our team will be waiting to transfer you back to your hotel in Cusco.
From there, we’ll board the train to Aguas Calientes, traveling through the beautiful landscapes of the Andes and the Urubamba Valley. Upon arrival, we’ll continue by bus to the entrance of the Inca citadel of Machu Picchu.
During your visit, you’ll be accompanied by a private, professional, certified guide who will introduce you to the history, architecture, and importance of Machu Picchu to the Inca civilization. After the tour, we’ll return by bus to Aguas Calientes, where you’ll have free time to enjoy lunch on your own and explore the town before boarding the train back to Ollantaytambo.
Upon arrival at the station, our team will be waiting to transfer you back to your hotel in Cusco.
What's Included
✓ Included
- Professional, certified tour guide during your visit to Machu Picchu.
- Starlink satellite internet connection available in our transportation.
- 24-hour assistance in Spanish, Portuguese, and English.
- Entrance ticket to Machu Picchu — Circuit 2, subject to availability.
- Private guided tour of Machu Picchu.
- One bottle of water.
- Pick-up and drop-off at hotels located in the central area of Cusco.
- Round-trip bus tickets between Aguas Calientes and Machu Picchu.
- Personalized service throughout the experience.
- Round-trip train tickets between Ollantaytambo and Aguas Calientes, in Tourist Class.
- If Circuit 2 is sold out, Circuit 3-B will be booked instead.
- Round-trip transportation between Cusco and the Ollantaytambo or Poroy train station.
✗ Not Included
- Entrance ticket to Huayna Picchu Mountain or any other mountain at Machu Picchu.
- Meals and beverages not mentioned above.
- Train category (Premium or any other category) not specified above.
- Tips and gratuities, which are at each traveler’s discretion.
- Services or expenses not specifically mentioned as included.
- Travel insurance.
Itinerary
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The tour begins with pick-up at your hotel in Cusco between 3:00 AM and 5:00 AM, depending on the time previously agreed upon with our team. Our driver will be waiting at the designated location to begin the journey to Ollantaytambo Train Station, where you will board the train to Aguas Calientes.
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Upon arrival at Ollantaytambo Train Station, we will board the train to the town of Aguas Calientes, the gateway to Machu Picchu. During the journey, you will be able to enjoy the landscapes of the Sacred Valley and the surrounding Andes as we make our way to Aguas Calientes.
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Upon arrival in Aguas Calientes, our team will be waiting to accompany you to the bus boarding area for the journey up to Machu Picchu. At this point, you will receive the necessary instructions for proceeding to the entrance of the citadel.
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Our main visit will be to the Inca Citadel of Machu Picchu, one of the New Seven Wonders of the World. You will be accompanied by a private Portuguese-speaking guide, at the previously selected visiting time.
During the tour, your guide will provide information about the history, architecture, organization, and culture of the Inca civilization, as well as explain the main areas and features of this impressive archaeological site.
After the guided portion of the visit, you will have free time to continue exploring Machu Picchu, rest, admire the scenery, and enjoy the site at your own pace. Our guide will also advise you on the appropriate time to begin your descent back to the town of Aguas Calientes.
Duration: approximately 1 hour with a guide + free time depending on the return schedule.
During the tour, your guide will provide information about the history, architecture, organization, and culture of the Inca civilization, as well as explain the main areas and features of this impressive archaeological site.
After the guided portion of the visit, you will have free time to continue exploring Machu Picchu, rest, admire the scenery, and enjoy the site at your own pace. Our guide will also advise you on the appropriate time to begin your descent back to the town of Aguas Calientes.
Duration: approximately 1 hour with a guide + free time depending on the return schedule.
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After completing your visit to Machu Picchu, we will return to the town of Aguas Calientes to board the Expedition train, with bimodal service, bound for Ollantaytambo Train Station.
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After visiting Machu Picchu, we will travel by train from Aguas Calientes to Poroy Train Station. Upon arrival, our team will be waiting to welcome you and provide transportation to your hotel in Cusco.
Important: Depending on availability, the return journey may be operated through Wanchaq Train Station instead of Poroy Train Station. In this case, upon arrival at Wanchaq Station, our team will be waiting to provide transportation to your hotel.
Please check with our team to confirm which station will be used for the return journey from Aguas Calientes and whether the arrival transfer will be provided as a private service.
Important: Depending on availability, the return journey may be operated through Wanchaq Train Station instead of Poroy Train Station. In this case, upon arrival at Wanchaq Station, our team will be waiting to provide transportation to your hotel.
Please check with our team to confirm which station will be used for the return journey from Aguas Calientes and whether the arrival transfer will be provided as a private service.
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Important Information
Tour times may vary depending on Machu Picchu ticket availability and train schedules. For this reason, please be prepared to start the tour very early, in some cases as early as 3:00 AM, and return to Cusco only in the evening, with arrival possible at around 11:00 PM.
The exact schedule will be provided when your booking is confirmed. If you have any questions regarding the tour schedule or itinerary, please contact our team by phone.
Tour times may vary depending on Machu Picchu ticket availability and train schedules. For this reason, please be prepared to start the tour very early, in some cases as early as 3:00 AM, and return to Cusco only in the evening, with arrival possible at around 11:00 PM.
The exact schedule will be provided when your booking is confirmed. If you have any questions regarding the tour schedule or itinerary, please contact our team by phone.
Good to Know
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Children under 3 years of age are free of charge as long as they do not occupy a seat.
- Please send your preferred pick up address in Cusco upon booking.
- We will require your passport details in order to book your train and Machu Picchu entrance ticket. Please enter this information upon booking the tour.