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Small-Group Day Tour to Machu Picchu

5.040 reviewsDay trips

  • 10–14 hours
  • 2 languages
  • Mobile ticket

Highlights

What makes this tour unique? It offers a once-in-a-lifetime journey to Machu Picchu, combining one of the most scenic train rides in the world with a personalized small-group experience for deeper connection and insight. Travel along the winding Urubamba River, watching the landscape shift from towering Andean peaks to the lush cloud forest, where the hidden town of Aguas Calientes awaits. With a group of no more than 8 people, you will enjoy an intimate, immersive experience, allowing for richer storytelling and a deeper understanding of Machu Picchu’s secrets. Step into the lost world of the Inca, surrounded by mist and ancient stones. Book now and let the magic of Machu Picchu unfold before you!

Inclusions

What's included

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Private, professional, bilingual tour guide
  • Buses to Machu Picchu (round trip)
  • Expedition train to Machu Picchu (round trip)

What's not

  • Huayna Picchu entrance fee
  • Gratuities
  • Food and drinks

Itinerary

  1. To begin our Machu Picchu Tour, we pick you up early in the morning from your hotel in Cusco and travel by private tourist van to Ollantaytambo, where we board the scenic train to Aguas Calientes. As we follow the Urubamba River, the changing landscapes, from snow-capped peaks to lush cloud forest, make the journey an experience in itself. Upon arrival, our guide greets you and takes you to the bus station, where we ascend to Machu Picchu, one of the Seven Wonders of the World. Enjoy a 2-hour guided tour, exploring its sacred temples, agricultural terraces, and royal quarters, while uncovering the mysteries of the Incas. Later, we return by bus to Aguas Calientes town, where you’ll board the train back to Ollantaytambo. From there, a private van takes you to Cusco, where we drop you off at your hotel, marking the end of an unforgettable journey.

    12 hAdmission included

Cancellation

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

Reviews

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Know before you go

Pickup
Pickup is included for everyone.
Ticket type
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group size
Up to 10 travellers
Operated by
Inkayni Peru Tours
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Small group, limited to a maximum of 8 people
  • A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
  • Passport name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants

How it compares in Cusco

  • Its from-price is 343% 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 136 of 1358.

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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