Machu Picchu Day Trip from Cusco

In the morning, our driver will pick you up from your hotel in Cusco and transfer you to the Ollantaytambo train station, approximately 1 hour and 40 minutes away. There, you will board a train to Machu Picchu, a journey of about 1 hour and 45 minutes. During the trip, enjoy breathtaking natural landscapes, impressive Andean mountains, lush fields, and vibrant villages nestled in the foothills of the Andes. You will also admire spectacular views of the Urubamba River as it flows through the Sacred Valley of the Incas.

Upon arrival in Aguas Calientes, the town located just below Machu Picchu, our representative will greet you at the train station and guide you to the bus stop. You will then board a shuttle bus that ascends to the Machu Picchu archaeological complex along a scenic zigzag road. This ascent takes approximately 25 minutes.

Once at the site, your expert tour guide will lead a guided tour of the Inca citadel, visiting its most important highlights, including the Main Square, Temple of the Sun, Royal Rooms, Temple of the Three Windows, and the Royal Inca Cemetery. The guided visit lasts approximately 2.5 hours.

After exploring Machu Picchu, you will take the shuttle bus back to Aguas Calientes, where you will have time for lunch at one of the town’s charming restaurants offering traditional Andean and international cuisine (lunch not included). Afterward, you will have free time, depending on your schedule, and may choose to visit the Aguas Calientes hot springs.

In the afternoon, you will board the return train to Ollantaytambo, where our driver will be waiting at the station to transfer you back to Cusco.

• Pre-briefing (our guide will visit your hotel a day before the trek for your briefing).
• Machu Picchu ticket (According to availability at the time of booking).
• Snack bag for your trip.
• Professional bilingual Tour Guide.
• Train ticket around trip to Machu Picchu.
• A shuttle bus up and down to Machu Picchu.
• Tourist bus Cusco-Ollantaytambo-Cusco.

• Pre- and post-tour accommodation.
• Meals or beverages (except refreshments provided on the train).
• Travel insurance.
• Tips and baggage portage (please note: tipping is customary in Peru; however, it is not obligatory).

All of our Machu Picchu tours include a licensed local tour guide and a representative from Machu Picchut Travel.

Our tour guides are highly experienced in guiding visits within the Inca citadel. They are university-trained professionals with in-depth knowledge of Machu Picchu and the Inca civilization. They speak foreign languages clearly and fluently. Our goal is to ensure that your journey is smooth and enjoyable, and that you have the best possible experience. They can also recommend the best restaurants, activities, and places to visit in the city and share valuable insights into Peru’s history, culture, and current social context.

The Machu Picchut representative is a tourism specialist who ensures that your trip runs smoothly and on schedule. They are highly trained in customer service and have extensive experience managing itineraries and providing practical recommendations. They also offer guidance on health and basic first aid and monitor each step of your journey to ensure everything goes perfectly.

If you want to visit Machu Picchu and enjoy a more personalized experience, we recommend the private Machu Picchu day trip. This tour includes private transportation from Cusco to the train station and back. You will also have a private guide dedicated to you, allowing you to explore according to the circuits available.