--- title: Machu Picchu Day Trip from Cusco lang: en type: tour city: Cusco country: Peru price: 577 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.93 reviews: 389 duration_minutes: 960 languages: [pt, en, es] rank_in_category: 19 of 77 (Machu Picchu Day Trips) schedule_checked: 2026-11-08 data_updated: 2026-11-08 canonical: https://guidekin.com/peru/cusco/tours/machu-picchu-day-trip-from-cusco-2/ --- # Machu Picchu Day Trip from Cusco **Guidekin's take:** Take the train through the Urubamba Valley and a bus from Aguas Calientes before a private tour for your party at Machu Picchu. Site entry, a bottle of water and central Cusco hotel transfers are included; meals cost extra. 4.93 from 389 reviews at €577 per person for 16h. In our comparison: #19 of 77 in Machu Picchu Day Trips, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview Experience Machu Picchu on an unforgettable day trip from Cusco. Our team will pick you up from your hotel and accompany you during the main transfers to Ollantaytambo train station. From there, we’ll board the train to Aguas Calientes, traveling through the beautiful landscapes of the Andes and the Urubamba Valley. Upon arrival, we’ll continue by bus to the entrance of the Inca citadel of Machu Picchu. During your visit, you’ll be accompanied by a private, professional, certified guide who will introduce you to the history, architecture, and importance of Machu Picchu to the Inca civilization. After the tour, we’ll return by bus to Aguas Calientes, where you’ll have free time to enjoy lunch on your own and explore the town before boarding the train back to Ollantaytambo. Upon arrival at the station, our team will be waiting to transfer you back to your hotel in Cusco. ## Before you book - Hotel pickup: no car needed - Entry ticket included: skip the ticket desk - Min. 2 to book: not for solo travellers - Starts 04:00, 05:30, 06:00: 3 departures a day - Non-refundable: no free cancellation **Pickup:** Hotel pickup included ## Key facts - Price: from €577 per person for the Private tour +Expedition train option; other options up to €715 - Duration: 16h - Rating: 4.93/5 from 389 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Operator: Viagens Machu Picchu - Minimum booking: 2 travellers at this price - Group: Shared tour - Guide languages: Portuguese, English, Spanish - Tickets: Admission included - Start times: 04:00, 05:30, 06:00 - Booking: Confirmation within 48 hours, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-11-08 ## Reviews 4.93 from 389 ratings on Guidekin & Tripadvisor. 99% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 385 of 389. - 5 stars: 368 (95%) - 4 stars: 17 (4%) - 3 stars: 2 (1%) - 2 stars: 0 (0%) - 1 star: 2 (1%) ## 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 | |---|---|---|---| | Private tour +Expedition train | €577 / person (for 2+ people) | English, Spanish, Portuguese | Private tour in Machu Picchu Expedition train tickets: Expedition train tickets (Roundtrip) Pick up & Drop off: Pick up & Drop off from hotel in Cusco Pickup included | | Private tour +Vistadome train | €715 / person (for 2+ people) | English, Spanish, Portuguese | Private tour of Machu Picchu: Private tour of Machu Picchu Vistadome train tickets: Vistadome train tickets (Roundtrip) Pick up & Drop off: Pick up & Drop off from your hotel in Cusco Pickup included | ## What's included - Professional, certified tour guide during your visit to Machu Picchu. - Starlink satellite internet connection available in our transportation. - 24-hour assistance in Spanish, Portuguese, and English. - Entrance ticket to Machu Picchu — Circuit 2, subject to availability. - Private guided tour of Machu Picchu. - One bottle of water. - Pick-up and drop-off at hotels located in the central area of Cusco. - Round-trip bus tickets between Aguas Calientes and Machu Picchu. - Personalized service throughout the experience. - Round-trip train tickets between Ollantaytambo and Aguas Calientes, in Tourist Class. ## Not included - Entrance ticket to Huayna Picchu Mountain or any other mountain at Machu Picchu. - Meals and beverages not mentioned above. - Train category (Premium or any other category) not specified above. - Tips and gratuities, which are at each traveler’s discretion. - Services or expenses not specifically mentioned as included. - Travel insurance. ## Itinerary 1. **Centro Historico De Cusco** (1h) - The tour begins with pick-up at your hotel in Cusco between 3:00 AM and 5:00 AM, depending on the time previously agreed upon with our team. Our driver will be waiting at the designated location to begin the journey to Ollantaytambo Train Station, where you will board the... 2. **Upon arrival at Ollantaytambo Train Station, we will board the train to the t...** (2h) - Upon arrival at Ollantaytambo Train Station, we will board the train to the town of Aguas Calientes, the gateway to Machu Picchu. During the journey, you will be able to enjoy the landscapes of the Sacred Valley and the surrounding Andes as we make our way to Aguas Calientes. 3. **Aguas Calientes** (1h) - Upon arrival in Aguas Calientes, our team will be waiting to accompany you to the bus boarding area for the journey up to Machu Picchu. At this point, you will receive the necessary instructions for proceeding to the entrance of the citadel. 4. **Historic Sanctuary of Machu Picchu** (2h) - Our main visit will be to the Inca Citadel of Machu Picchu, one of the New Seven Wonders of the World. You will be accompanied by a private Portuguese-speaking guide, at the previously selected visiting time. During the tour, your guide will provide information about the... 5. **Aguas Calientes** (2h) - After completing your visit to Machu Picchu, we will return to the town of Aguas Calientes to board the Expedition train, with bimodal service, bound for Ollantaytambo Train Station. 6. **After visiting Machu Picchu, we will travel by train from Aguas Calientes to ...** (4h) - After visiting Machu Picchu, we will travel by train from Aguas Calientes to Poroy Train Station. Upon arrival, our team will be waiting to welcome you and provide transportation to your hotel in Cusco. Important: Depending on availability, the return journey may be operated... 7. **Centro Historico De Cusco** (pass by, no stop) - Important Information Tour times may vary depending on Machu Picchu ticket availability and train schedules. For this reason, please be prepared to start the tour very early, in some cases as early as 3:00 AM, and return to Cusco only in the evening, with arrival possible at... ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 04:00, 05:30, 06:00 - 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 You can also meet the group at the door of the local office of Migraciones Cusco. Ends: back at the meeting point ## Good to know - Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap - Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health - Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness - Children under 3 years of age are free of charge as long as they do not occupy a seat. - Please send your preferred pick up address in Cusco upon booking. - We will require your passport details in order to book your train and Machu Picchu entrance ticket. Please enter this information upon booking the tour. ## Compared with other Machu Picchu Day Trips | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #19 of 77** | €577 | 16h | 4.93 (389) | 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 #19 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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