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title: A Day at Machu Picchu, Journey to the Heart of the Andes
lang: en
type: tour
city: Cusco
country: Peru
price: 410
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 4.84
reviews: 62
duration_minutes: 720
languages: [pt, en, es]
free_cancellation: "true"
rank_in_category: 58 of 77 (Machu Picchu Day Trips)
schedule_checked: 2026-11-08
data_updated: 2026-11-08
canonical: https://guidekin.com/peru/cusco/tours/a-day-at-machu-picchu-journey-to-the-heart-of-the-andes/
---

# A Day at Machu Picchu, Journey to the Heart of the Andes

**Guidekin's take:** This Machu Picchu day trip pairs a train ride from Ollantaytambo with a private return transfer to your Cusco hotel. Train tickets, admission, shuttle buses and guiding are included; meals cost extra. 4.84 from 62 reviews at €410 per person for 12h.

In our comparison: #58 of 77 in Machu Picchu Day Trips, by rating weighted by review volume (table below).

## Overview

Discover the wonder of the world that has captivated travelers from all over the planet. This one-day experience takes you from Cusco to the legendary citadel of Machu Picchu with all the comforts: transportation, train tickets, entrance fees, bus and professional guide.

From sunrise to sunset, you will live an unforgettable journey through the Sacred Valley, the Andean landscapes and the most iconic Inca ruins. Ideal for those who are looking for a complete, enriching and well organized experience.

## Before you book

- Hotel pickup: no car needed
- Entry ticket included: skip the ticket desk
- Starts 05:30: one departure a day
- Food not included: bring or buy your own

**Pickup:** Hotel pickup included

## Key facts

- Price: from €410 per person
- Duration: 12h
- Rating: 4.84/5 from 62 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Operator: Rap Travel Peru
- Group: Shared tour
- Guide languages: Portuguese, English, Spanish
- Tickets: Admission included
- Start times: 05:30
- Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-11-08

## Reviews

4.84 from 62 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
95% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 59 of 62.

- 5 stars: 59 (95%)
- 4 stars: 0 (0%)
- 3 stars: 1 (2%)
- 2 stars: 0 (0%)
- 1 star: 2 (3%)

## What's included

- Ollanta - Machu Picchu Pueblo Train Ticket
- Bus up and down Machu Picchu - Machu Picchu Village
- Entrance fees to Machu Picchu (Subject to availability)
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Professional Guide
- Return Train Machu Picchu - Ollantaytambo Village
- Private Transportation Ollantaytambo Station - Hotel Cusco

## Not included

- Personal Expenses
- food

## Itinerary

1. **Machupicchu** (12h; admission included) - We start the adventure by picking you up from your hotel in Cusco, followed by a journey of approximately 2 hours to the train station in Ollantaytambo. From there, we will board the train to Aguas Calientes, enjoying a journey of 1 hour and 45 minutes with breathtaking...

## Schedule

- Runs: daily
- Departures: 05:30
- Schedule last checked: 2026-11-08
- These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout.

## Cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Ends: back at the meeting point

## Good to know

- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

## Compared with other Machu Picchu Day Trips

| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **This tour · #58 of 77** | €410 | 12h | 4.84 (62) | shared |
| [Machu Picchu Full Day - Private Tour](/peru/cusco/tours/machu-picchu-full-day-private-tour/?format=md) | €465 | 12h | 4.97 (582) | private |
| [Machupicchu full day private tour](/peru/cusco/tours/machupicchu-full-day-private-tour/?format=md) | €342 | 14h | 4.98 (349) | private |
| [Machupicchu 1 day tour](/peru/cusco/tours/machupicchu-1-day-tour/?format=md) | €363 | 17h | 4.99 (171) | shared |

Ranked #58 of 77 in Machu Picchu Day Trips by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €150 to €2050, median €368; typical length 14h. 32 of 77 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market.

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