--- title: Day Trip to Machu Picchu from Cusco lang: en type: tour city: Cusco country: Peru price: 305 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.91 reviews: 65 duration_minutes: 720 duration_max_minutes: 960 languages: [en, es] rank_in_category: 47 of 77 (Machu Picchu Day Trips) schedule_checked: 2026-11-08 data_updated: 2026-11-08 canonical: https://guidekin.com/peru/cusco/tours/day-trip-to-machu-picchu-from-cusco/ --- # Day Trip to Machu Picchu from Cusco **Guidekin's take:** Machu Picchu guiding is in a small shared group of up to ten, with up to eighteen in the Cusco van. Train travel, buses and site entry are included; a minimum booking of two people applies. 4.91 from 65 reviews at €305 per person for 12h–16h. In our comparison: #47 of 77 in Machu Picchu Day Trips, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview Travel to Machu Picchu with the best service in Cusco, and enjoy the guided tour with a professional and 100% local tour guide. Subject to Availability: Entrance tickets to Machu Picchu via the classic route (Circuit 2) are subject to availability. If tickets for Circuit 2 are not available at the time of your reservation, we will offer alternative circuits, such as Circuit 1 or 3, based on the available options. Additionally, please note that a private guide will be required in Machu Picchu, which will incur an additional cost. ## Before you book - Hotel pickup: no car needed - Entry ticket included: skip the ticket desk - Min. 2 to book: not for solo travellers - Starts 02:30, 03:30: 2 departures a day - Food not included: Food and drinks, unless specified, Lunch,… - Non-refundable: no free cancellation **Pickup:** Hotel pickup included ## Key facts - Price: from €305 per person - Duration: 12h–16h - Rating: 4.91/5 from 65 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Operator: Kantu Peru Tours - Minimum booking: 2 travellers at this price - Group: Shared tour - Guide languages: English, Spanish - Tickets: Admission included - Start times: 02:30, 03:30 - Booking: Confirmation within 48 hours, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-11-08 ## Reviews 4.91 from 65 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 98% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 64 of 65. - 5 stars: 61 (94%) - 4 stars: 3 (5%) - 3 stars: 0 (0%) - 2 stars: 1 (2%) - 1 star: 0 (0%) ### What reviewers say Reviewers praise the guides and arranged transport; some report confusing handovers and ticket instructions. **Praised:** - Knowledgeable guides who explain Inca history in depth - Well coordinated tickets and assistance at travel connections - Patient guiding that accommodates slower walking and health needs - Help with taking photos at Machu Picchu - Enjoyable lunches arranged as part of the trip **Complaints:** - Some report confusing ticket instructions and handovers, while others find the arrangements clear - Early departures and a long day of travel Written by Guidekin from the 43 most recent English reviews on Tripadvisor & Viator (2016-09-05 to 2026-04-02); last checked 2026-11-08. ## What's included - Conssetur Bus for go up and down to Machu Picchu - Expedition or Voyage Train - Round Trip - Group Tour with a maximum of 10 people in Machu Picchu and 18 people in the van from Cusco - Transfer to Ollantaytambo Train Station (Round Trip) - Pick up from your hotel (selected hotels only) and upon return ends in the city center. - Machu Picchu entrance ticket. Circuit 2 (subject to availability) - Guided tour in Machu Picchu ## Not included - Gratuities - Food and drinks, unless specified - Lunch - Breakfast ## Itinerary 1. **Machupicchu** (2h; admission included) - Embark on a full-day adventure we will pick you up from your hotel early in the morning between 2:30 a.m. m. or 3:30 a.m. depending on the option you choose. We will travel to Ollantaytambo train station for 2 hours, we will take the 5:05 a.m. Expedition train. m. or at 6:10... 2. **Machu Picchu HotSprings** (pass by, no stop) - Called Machu Picchu Town, It is the last town before to take the Bus that goes to Machu Picchu Inca Site, and also take a delicious Lunch in one of the best restaurants in the town. ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 02:30, 03:30 - Schedule last checked: 2026-11-08 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations. ## Good to know - Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap - Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - May be operated by a multi-lingual guide - A minimum of 2 people per booking is required there is a possibility of cancellation if minimum number are not met. - Departure time depends on train schedule - Passport name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants - A current valid passport is required on the day of travel - Comfortable walking shoes are recommended - A current valid passport is required on the day of travel - Passport name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants ## Compared with other Machu Picchu Day Trips | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #47 of 77** | €305 | 12h–16h | 4.91 (65) | 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 #47 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. Full list: https://guidekin.com/peru/cusco/machu-picchu-day-trips/?format=md ## More in Cusco - All Cusco tours: https://guidekin.com/peru/cusco/?format=md - This page as HTML: https://guidekin.com/peru/cusco/tours/day-trip-to-machu-picchu-from-cusco/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/peru/cusco/?format=md