--- title: "Excursion: Full Day Tour of Machu Picchu from Cusco" lang: en type: tour city: Cusco country: Peru price: 295 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.75 reviews: 148 duration_minutes: 600 languages: [pt, en, es] rank_in_category: 71 of 77 (Machu Picchu Day Trips) schedule_checked: 2026-11-08 data_updated: 2026-11-08 canonical: https://guidekin.com/peru/cusco/tours/excursion-full-day-tour-of-machu-picchu-from-cusco/ --- # Excursion: Full Day Tour of Machu Picchu from Cusco **Guidekin's take:** A briefing the day before precedes the train trip via Ollantaytambo and Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu. Entry, guiding, return trains and citadel buses are included; hotel pickup covers the Historic Center of Cusco, with a meeting point otherwise. 4.75 from 148 reviews at €295 per person for 10h. In our comparison: #71 of 77 in Machu Picchu Day Trips, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview You will enjoy an unforgettable visit to the Historical Sanctuary of Machu Picchu, an authentic Wonder of the World, located 2,430 m above sea level, in the middle of a tropical forest and in an environment of extraordinary beauty. It was probably the most surprising urban creation of the Inca Empire at its height, its gigantic walls, terraces and ramps seem to have been carved naturally into the continuous rocky escarpments. The natural environment, on the eastern slopes of the Andes, encompasses the upper Amazon basin with its rich diversity of flora and fauna. This is an unforgettable round-trip experience from your hotel to the towering mountains surrounding the site of Machu Picchu. ## Before you book - Hotel pickup: no car needed - Entry ticket not included: buy it separately - Starts 04:00, 06:00, 08:00: 3 departures a day - Food not included: bring or buy your own - Non-refundable: no free cancellation **Pickup:** Hotel pickup included ## Key facts - Price: from €295 per person for the Tren expedition Circuito 1 option; other options up to €327 - Duration: 10h - Rating: 4.75/5 from 148 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Likely to sell out - Operator: Peru Andes Top - Group: Shared tour - Guide languages: Portuguese, English, Spanish - Tickets: Admission not included, pay on site - Start times: 04:00, 06:00, 08:00 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-11-08 ## Reviews 4.75 from 148 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 93% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 137 of 148. - 5 stars: 134 (91%) - 4 stars: 3 (2%) - 3 stars: 3 (2%) - 2 stars: 4 (3%) - 1 star: 4 (3%) ### What reviewers say Reviewers praise the history and photo help; some did not receive the English commentary they booked **Praised:** - Guides who explain Inca history in detail and answer questions - Guides who take care over photographs and videos - Well organised tickets and transfers for many travellers - Scenic train rides through the mountains **Complaints:** - Some received clear English commentary, while others did not get the English tour they booked - Some found transfers smooth, while others lacked clear instructions between stages Written by Guidekin from the 50 most recent English reviews on Tripadvisor & Viator (2019-07-09 to 2026-08-25); last checked 2026-11-08. ## Tour options Prices are the operator's current list price for two travellers (whole euros); options sold only to bigger parties say so; pick the option on the booking page. | Option | Price | Guide languages | Details | |---|---|---|---| | Tren expedition Circuito 1 | €295 / person | Portuguese, Spanish, English | Pickup included | | Tren Expedition con Circuito 3 | €295 / person | Portuguese, Spanish, English | Pickup included | | Tren Expedition Circuito 2 | €295 / person | Portuguese, Spanish, English | Tren Expedition Circuito 2 : Visit the citadel you will get incredible photographs and enter the citadel. Tourist Train: Travel on the Expedition or Voyager train depending on availability and enjoy the scenery. Pickup included | | Tren Vistadome circuito 1 | €327 / person | Portuguese, Spanish, English | Pickup included | ## What's included - Entrance fee to Machupicchu - Bus from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu (CONSETTUR) (Round Trip) - Transportation from Cusco - Ollantaytambo train station - Cusco. - Round-trip train ticket from Ollantaytambo to Aguas Calientes according to the selection - Pick up and drop-off at your hotel, within the Historic Center of Cusco or meeting point. - Professional bilingual (English/Spanish) tour guide. - Briefing, one day before the tour date. ## Not included - Opcional entrance fee to Huaynapicchu or Machu Picchu Mountain (subject to availability) - Tips (optional) - Lunch ## Itinerary 1. **Cusco Region** (pass by, no stop) - This great adventure begins with the pick-up at the time previously coordinated by our team, at the hotel or meeting point, to go for around 1.30 hours through the wonderful Sacred Valley, until we reach the train station, it is necessary to keep in mind Keep in mind that we... 2. **Ollantaytambo** (2h) - You will take the train at the Ollantaytambo station heading to the Aguas Calientes station, during the journey you will be able to admire the beautiful landscape that the Andes mountain range offers us, the tranquility and the beautiful views will accompany you all the way. 3. **Machupicchu** (5h; admission included) - Upon arriving at the Aguas Calientes station, the certified guide will be waiting to help you and direct you to the bus that will take you to the main entrance of the citadel. It is at that moment where the long-awaited guided tour of Machu Picchu, wonder of the world,... 4. **Ollantaytambo** (pass by, no stop) - Upon arriving at the train station in Ollantaytambo, a tourist transportation will wait for you to take you back to your hotel or meeting point in the center of Cusco, thus ending a day full of great adventures, beautiful experiences and great learnings. ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 04:00, 06:00, 08:00 - 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. ## Meeting point Calle Garcilaso, 265 Room 10 Second Floor Ends: back at the meeting point ## Good to know - Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - It is a good idea to bring the following: - A current valid passport is required on the day of travel - Comfortable clothing for the activity - Sun protection cream - Waterproof jacket or rain poncho - Some cash just in case - Sun hat - Water - Snacks - Camera - Hotel Information - Hotel pick-up times depend on the confirmed train schedule (depending on availability) and will be informed in the information session. - It is an essential requirement to confirm entry to Machu Picchu, to indicate the identity document details of each participant. If these details are not indicated, we cannot secure the entry ticket to Machu Picchu. - If you do not have availability on the traditional route (circuit 1 and 2), you can choose to visit an alternative route (route 3, 4 or 5, depending on availability), depending on the option you choose when booking. ## Compared with other Machu Picchu Day Trips | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #71 of 77** | €295 | 10h | 4.75 (148) | 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 #71 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/excursion-full-day-tour-of-machu-picchu-from-cusco/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/peru/cusco/?format=md