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1 day Machu Picchu Tour From Cusco

Name: 1 day Machu Picchu Tour From Cusco
Brand: MACHU PICCHU VIAJES PERU
SKU: 32188P3
Price: 400 USD
Rating: 5 (123 reviews)

Recommended by 100% of travelersCusco, Peru

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up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)

8 to 10 hours (approx.)
Pickup offered
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Maximize your sightseeing time in Peru with this convenient day trip to Machu Picchu from Cusco. After a hotel pickup, travel through the Sacred Valley and rugged mountain terrain by bus and train before ascending by bus to the iconic Inca citadel. You’ll enjoy a guided tour of the site’s most important landmarks, to learn more about Peru’s ancient cultures. Ideal for travelers short on time in the country.

See and do more in a day than you could independently
Entry tickets, all transportation, and hotel transfers are included
Receive personalized attention on a customizable private tour
Choose from flexible morning departure times to suit your schedule

What's Included

Pick-up and drop off from your hotel in Cusco
Private and comfortable transportation - round trip from Cusco to Ollantaytambo
Round trip bus tickets : Aguas Calientes – Machu Picchu – Aguas Calientes
Professional English and Spanish speaking tour guide
Round trip train tickets : Ollantaytambo – Aguas Calientes - Ollantaytambo.
Entrance tickets to Machu Picchu citadel

Snacks
Drinking water and snacks
Lunch

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

This tour includes roundtrip transfer from any hotel, apartment or your house located around the Cusco city.

Start time
.06:30 am

What To Expect

Choose your morning pickup time from your Cusco hotel and transfer to the train station in Ollantaytambo. You’ll travel by rail through the winding river valleys to reach Aguas Calientes, the gateway town for Machu Picchu. Make one more transfer to a bus for the zig-zagging ride up mountain switchbacks to reach the famous “lost city” of the Inca.

Once you’ve entered the park, spend the next three hours enjoying a guided tour of the site. You’ll get a closer look at Machu Picchu highlights, including the sacred solar clock, the Royal Quarters, main plaza, and the Temple of the Three Windows, plus much more. After, enjoy some free time to explore independently and take pictures.

At the end of your Machu Picchu visit, head back down to Aguas Calientes to grab some food before taking the train back to Ollantaytambo. You’ll be dropped off at your hotel in Cusco in the evening.

Santuario Historico de Machu Picchu

5 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Machu Picchu

4 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Infant seats available
Most travelers can participate
Passport name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking and travel for all participants
A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
Use sneakers or light/tennis shoes
Raincoat (long poncho) during the rainy season
Long-sleeved shirts

Long pants.
Insect repellent
Sunscreen, brimmed hat for sunny days
Medicine and / or personal items (liquid for contact lenses).
A backpack or lightweight suitcase (no weight limit between 5-6 kilos maximum).
Camera or camcorder and films.
Have on hand checks in small denominations and coins in soles or dollars.
canteen water Bottle
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

4.9

123 reviews

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Rainy/Foggy/Sunshiny Day at Machu Picchu

Katherine_A, Dec 2024

Be patient with the weather if you go during rainy season. Views come and go depending on the weather. We didn't get the classic shot everyone wants, but we're very happy with what we were able to see, learn and capture.

Response from Host, Dec 2024

Thank you very much for your wonderful review Katherine. We are sorry about the weather but are very happy to know that you had a great experience with the agency and on your tour of Machu Picchu. We hope to see you again soon in Cusco.

Unforgettable Machu Picchu Experience – Seamlessly Organized and Rich in History

Manolis_C, Oct 2024

Our Machu Picchu day trip from Cusco was nothing short of excellent. The agency organized every detail meticulously, making the entire experience smooth and hassle-free. Opting for the Vistadome train was definitely worth the extra cost, as it added a unique scenic touch to the journey. Once at Machu Picchu, we had a private tour with our guide, William, who was incredible. His polite demeanor and deep knowledge of the site’s history enriched our visit immensely. He explained the historical significance beautifully, making the experience truly unforgettable. Highly recommended!

Response from Host, Oct 2024

Thank you kindly for your wonderful review. We are thrilled to hear that you had such a fabulous experience with the agency and on your Machu Picchu tour with William. We hope to see you in Cusco again soon.

absolutely wonderful tour experience!

Jennifer_L, Oct 2024

this was everything i was looking for in a day tour. please extend my greatest appreciation to William our guide for the day. he was so kind and patient and took probably 100 fantastic photos of us. this was a day to remember and a highlight of our trip to Peru. having your company coordinate everything made it so much easier and was such a relief.

Response from Host, Oct 2024

Thank you kindly for your wonderful review Jennifer. We are thrilled to hear that you had such a fabulous experience with the agency and on your tour of Machu Picchu with William. We hope to see you in Cusco again soon.

Amazing views with a bad train ride

Nancy_S, Oct 2024

Booked a private excursion. On the way home the train ride was miserable it stopped to many times. The attendants performed a fashion show the products they were trying g to sell on the train. The visa-dome train was ok. It was not worth the extra money. Our guide was timely. We did the circuit 2 which was amazing. Our guide was very knowledgeable. He spent extra time with us. We did have to wait over an hours to get back on the bus to go down the mountain. There could be areas to sit along. FYI bring money for the bathrooms.

Response from Host, Oct 2024

Thank you kindly for your wonderful review Nancy. We are thrilled to hear that you had such a great experience with the agency and on your Machu Picchu tour. Sincerest apologise about the bus and train journeys from Machu Picchu back to Cusco. We hope that the rail service improves for our passengers in the near future. We hope to see you in Cusco again soon.

Excellent tour

Marcia_E, Sep 2024

Wow this tour is so organized from start to finish. The night before they brought the tickets and talked about how everything would go. Our guide Willian was in Aguas Calientes at the train station waiting for us. What an extraordinary day and what a view. Willian was very well prepared with photos and knowledge of local history. I definitely recommend this tour, we left at 7am and returned at 9pm and it wasn't as tiring as they say. We had two free hours in Aguas Calientes to have dinner and enjoy the view.

Response from Host, Sep 2024

Thank you kindly for your wonderful review Marcia. We are thrilled to hear that you had such a fabulous experience with the agency and on your tour of Machu Picchu with Willian. We hope to see you in Cusco again soon.

Very good experience. The...

vikas_g, Jul 2024

Very good experience. The staff involved in transport were very good as well as the guide at the site.

Response from Host, Aug 2024

Thank you kindly for your wonderful review Vikas. We are thrilled to hear that you had such a fabulous experience with the agency and on your Machu Picchu tour! We hope to see you in Cusco again soon.

Amazing!

Katherine_W, Jul 2024

William was an amazing guide who was very informative, patient and easy to talk to. He went above and beyond to make our excursion memorable. Thanks William!

Response from Host, Aug 2024

Thank you kindly for your wonderful review Katherine. We are thrilled to hear that you had such a fabulous experience with the agency and on your Machu Picchu tour with William! We hope to see you in Cusco again soon.

A well organized tour

Iris_H, Nov 2022

We booked the tour only 3 days before and they managed to arrange the transportation and entrance tickets successfully. Our guide Tatiana is professional and knowledgeable. She also helped us to take a sneak peek of Machu Picchu from the higher platform which was not included in the ticket. Overall, the tour was well arranged and the trip was memorable.

Response from Host, Nov 2022

Hello :) On the name of the entire Machu Picchu Viajes Peru team, I want to thank you for trusting us and sharing your excellent comment. I am glad to know that you liked the Machu Picchu tour that you did with us. It was a pleasure to organize all your activities. We take care of every detail to make your trip an unforgettable experience. If one day you decide to return to Peru, count on us as your tours operator, The best wishes for you and best regards. Atte. Fredy Huaman

Perfect day trip to Machu Picchu

Durga_J, Oct 2022

Visiting from the US with a short time in Peru, and no Spanish skills. Freddy and the team ensured everything ran like clockwork and even came to our hotel the evening before to brief us. We had a wonderful tour in English. Highly recommend!

Response from Host, Oct 2022

Dear. Durga On the name of the entire Machu Picchu Viajes Peru team, I want to thank you for trusting us and sharing your excellent comment. I am glad to know that you liked the Cusco and Machu Picchu tours that you did with us. It was a pleasure to organize all your activities. We take care of every detail to make your trip an unforgettable experience. If one day you decide to return to Peru, count on us as your tours operator, The best wishes for you and best regards. Atte. Fredy Huaman

Great experience overall! Well...

Philip_S, Apr 2018

Great experience overall! Well organized, well paced and plenty of time to spend in Machu Picchu. Knowledgable guide as well! Also like the fact that they pick you up at 5:30am, as oppose to 3-4am like some of the other tours do...good for sleeping in a little and being able to enjoy the day feeling more well-rested!!