Machu Picchu Tour 1-Day from Cusco
- 10–12 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- 2 languages
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Wake up in Cusco and step into a story written in stone. Join an unforgettable Machu Picchu day tour from Cusco and journey to the heart of the ancient Inca world, where breathtaking landscapes, mystery, and history come together. Travel through the spectacular Sacred Valley of the Incas and arrive at the legendary Machu Picchu Citadel, a place hidden among the Andes for centuries. With your expert guide, uncover the secrets of Inca architecture, explore ancient temples and terraces, and discover why this UNESCO World Heritage Site became one of the New Seven Wonders of the World. From your first view of the mountains to your final steps inside the Lost City of the Incas, this is more than a tour — it is a once-in-a-lifetime experience you will remember forever.
Inclusions
What's included
- Round-trip train tickets between Ollantaytambo and Aguas Calientes (Expedition/Standard class).
- Round-trip bus between Aguas Calientes and Machu Picchu.
- Professional bilingual guide (English, Spanish & Quechua)
- Hotel pick-up in Cusco (Cusco city center)
- Pre-trek briefing in Cusco (preparation and safety instructions).
- Round-trip transportation from Cusco to Ollantaytambo and back to Cusco.
- Machu Picchu entrance tickets
What's not
- Lunch
- Drinking water and snacks
- Tips are optional and appreciated for good service
Itinerary
Your unforgettable Machu Picchu day tour from Cusco begins with an early hotel pickup around 4:00 AM. Travel to Ollantaytambo train station and enjoy a scenic train ride through the Sacred Valley of the Incas toward Aguas Calientes, surrounded by breathtaking Andean landscapes. Upon arrival, your professional guide will assist you before taking the bus to the iconic Machu Picchu Citadel. Explore the Lost City of the Incas during a guided 2 to 3-hour tour, discovering ancient temples, terraces, ceremonial areas, and impressive Inca engineering. The tour follows Circuit 2 (subject to availability; Circuit 1 or 3 may be assigned), offering a complete Machu Picchu experience. After your visit, enjoy free time in Aguas Calientes before returning by train to Ollantaytambo and private transportation to Cusco, arriving around 7:00 PM.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Know before you go
- Pickup
- Pickup is included for everyone.
- Tickets
- Tickets are redeemed at a different location from the meeting point.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- PERU TRAVEL COMPANY
- Wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How it compares in Cusco
- Its from-price is 400% above the median of the 1358 day trips we list in Cusco.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- By number of reviews it ranks 601 of 1358.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Cusco
Cusco, the old Inca capital high in the Peruvian Andes, blends massive stone walls with colonial churches and is the gateway to Machu Picchu.
The Plaza de Armas is the heart of the city, framed by the cathedral and the Jesuit church of La Compañía. Inca stonework survives throughout the centre, most famously at the Qorikancha, the sun temple on which the Spanish built a monastery, and in the twelve-angled stone on Hatun Rumiyoc street. San Blas, the artisans' quarter, climbs steeply with workshops and cafés.
Top-ranked sights in Cusco: Aguas Calientes, Machu Picchu, Ollantaytambo Ruins.
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