1-Day Machu Picchu Tour from Cusco, Peru

Cusco, Peru

18 hours (approx.)
Pickup offered
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

Overview

Experience the wonder of Machu Picchu during this full-day trip from Cusco. Enjoy a scenic train ride through Andean valleys before enjoying a guided tour of this iconic Inca archaeological site. You’ll have plenty of free time to explore before returning to Cusco in the evening. Entrance fees, bus transport and train tickets are all included.

Experience the wondrous Inca citadel of Machu Picchu on this full-day trip from Cusco
Take a guided tour of highlights like the solar clock, main plaza and Temple of Three Windows
Marvel at Andean valleys, rushing rivers and small villages during a train ride to Aguas Calientes
Free time in Aguas Calientes to get lunch, visit the hot springs, or shop for souvenirs
Includes all bus and train transport, plus site entrance fees
Great way to see Machu Picchu for those short on time

What's Included

Hotel pickup - Drop-off in Cusco
Private transportation Cuzco - Ollantaytambo
VISTADOME TRAIN Ollantaytambo - Aguas Calientes (Inbound)
VISTADOME TRAIN Aguas Calientes - Ollantaytambo (Outbound)
Entrance tickets to Machu Picchu
Bus tickets up and down between Aguas Calientes town
Private Transportation Ollantaytambo - San Francisco Plaza Cusco
Private Tour Guide in Machu Picchu

Meals During the trip, many facilities along
Additional tours in Cusco - Upon request

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

We will pick you up from your hotel downtown, just let us know 2 day ahead to departure

Operating hours
.3:45 am

Itinerary

Get picked up in the early morning from your accommodations in Cusco. Transfer from there to Ollantaytambo, where you’ll board a train to Aguas Calientes, considered the gateway to this famous Inca site.

Ride the rails past towering Andean valleys, idyllic villages and the roaring Urubamba river below, eventually arriving in Aguas Calientes. You’ll transfer here to a bus for the short ride up the hill to Machu Picchu.

Spend the next couple of hours on a guided exploration of this ancient “wonder of the world,” discovering key city features including the royal quarters, sacred solar clock, the circular tower, the main plaza, temple of three windows and the cemetery for Inca royalty. You’ll have time after your guided tour to enjoy the site on your own and capture some great photos.

Finish your Machu Picchu visit and head back down to Aguas Calientes by bus. You’ll have time to get lunch in town (own expense), visit the city’s well-known hot springs, or shop at the market before boarding the train back to Ollantaytambo and then back to Cusco by bus.

Historic Sanctuary of Machu Picchu

18 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Depending on the season, a waterproof jacket and raincoat are recommended (November to March)
Not wheelchair accessible
Sunscreen and bottled water are recommended
Stroller accessible
Infants must sit on laps