--- title: Machu Picchu Day Trip from Cusco – Full-Day Tour lang: en type: tour city: Cusco country: Peru price: 345 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.85 reviews: 466 duration_minutes: 900 languages: [de, en, it, fr, es] rank_in_category: 65 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-full-day-tour/ --- # Machu Picchu Day Trip from Cusco – Full-Day Tour **Guidekin's take:** Ride by train through the Sacred Valley to Aguas Calientes, then continue by bus for a guided visit to Machu Picchu. Return train and bus tickets, Cusco hotel transfers and site entry are included; pickup far from the historic center may cost extra. 4.85 from 466 reviews at €345 per person for 15h. In our comparison: #65 of 77 in Machu Picchu Day Trips, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview We’ll begin with a comfortable transfer from your hotel in Cusco to the bus station. From there, you’ll travel by bus to Ollantaytambo, where you’ll board your scheduled train. Enjoy a scenic train ride through the Sacred Valley, surrounded by breathtaking Andean landscapes, until you arrive at Aguas Calientes (Machu Picchu Town). Upon arrival, you’ll be greeted by our professional guide or support staff, who will provide all the necessary instructions for your visit. Explore Machu Picchu on a 2.5 to 3-hour guided tour, learning about the fascinating history, engineering, and architecture of this iconic Inca citadel. Guided tours are offered in English or Spanish, with other languages available upon request. After the tour, you’ll have free time to enjoy lunch at one of the local restaurants in Aguas Calientes before returning to Cusco. You’ll take the train back to Ollantaytambo, then board the bus to Cusco. Upon arrival at the bus station, our transportation will take you directly to your hotel in the historic center. ## 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, 06:00: 2 departures a day - Food not included: Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner, or other… - Strollers OK: infants accepted - Age rule: Specialized infant seats are available - Non-refundable: no free cancellation **Pickup:** Hotel pickup included ## Key facts - Price: from €345 per person for the Machu Picchu Classic Circuit Route option; other options up to €409 - Duration: 15h - Rating: 4.85/5 from 466 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Operator: Aremika Travel - Minimum booking: 2 travellers at this price - Group: Shared tour - Guide languages: German, English, Italian, French, Spanish - Tickets: Admission included - Start times: 04:00, 06:00 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-11-08 ## Reviews 4.85 from 466 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 97% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 454 of 466. - 5 stars: 417 (89%) - 4 stars: 37 (8%) - 3 stars: 6 (1%) - 2 stars: 3 (1%) - 1 star: 3 (1%) ### What reviewers say Reviewers praise clear coordination and patient guides; some find the package expensive. **Praised:** - Coordinated transfers and tickets remove the burden of planning - Clear itineraries and prompt WhatsApp updates throughout the trip - Knowledgeable guides explain Machu Picchu and Inca history - Guides allow an unhurried pace with time for questions and photos **Complaints:** - Some find the package expensive, while others consider it worth the cost - Travellers flag the lack of toilets inside Machu Picchu Written by Guidekin from the 50 most recent English reviews on Tripadvisor & Viator (2026-02-27 to 2026-10-09); 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 | |---|---|---|---| | Machu Picchu Classic Circuit Route | €345 / person (for 2+ people) | Spanish, English, Italian, French, German | Machu Picchu Tour Circuit 2: Experience Machu Picchu through the main circuit, the most popular route that allows you to capture the famous panoramic view and explore the Inca citadel’s temples, terraces, and sacred areas. Entry times are subject to availability. Pickup included | | Machu Picchu Royalty Route | €345 / person (for 2+ people) | Spanish, English, Italian, French, German | Machu Picchu – Circuit 3B: Machu Picchu – Circuit 3B offers a unique route through the lower section of the Inca citadel, allowing visitors to explore impressive archaeological areas such as the Temple of the Condor, the Sacred Rock, and agricultural terraces. Start Time: Tour Start Time: Depends on the selected entrance schedule to Machu Picchu. Entry times are assigned according to ticket availability. Pickup included | | Machu Picchu Panoramic Route | €345 / person (for 2+ people) | Spanish, English, Italian, French, German | Machu Picchu – Panoramic Route (1b, 1d): Machu Picchu – Panoramic Route offers one of the most breathtaking experiences inside the Inca citadel. This route takes you through the main viewpoints of Machu Picchu, allowing you to capture the iconic panoramic photo with Huayna Picchu in the background. Along the way, you’ll explore terraces, temples, and sacred areas that reveal the grandeur of the Inca civilization. Pickup included | | Machu Picchu Circuit 1A | €409 / person (for 2+ people) | Spanish, English | Transportation and Semi-Private Tour Guide: Semi-Private Transportation: Cusco – Ollanta – Cusco Semi-Private Tour Guide at Machu Picchu Admission to Machu Picchu Mountain: Machu Picchu via Route 1A (Machu Picchu Mountain) (entrance to Machu Picchu only); the tour follows Route 1B Entrance to Machu Picchu and Guided Tour: Admission to Machu Picchu is via Circuit 1A, but the guided tour of Machu Picchu Mountain is not included. Pickup included | ## What's included - Professional Tour Guide (English or Spanish) for the Machu Picchu Archaeological Park Tour - Tourist Train Ticket Ollantaytambo – Machu Picchu – Ollantaytambo (Expedition or Voyager Service) - Transportation from Cusco Hotel – Train Station – Cusco Hotel - Machu Picchu Entrance Ticket – Choose Your Circuit (Subject to Availability of Time Slots) - Round-trip bus service between Aguas Calientes and the Machu Picchu citadel (operated by Consettur). ## Not included - Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner, or other services. - Other personal expenses. - Tour guide in other languages – additional cost (private service). ## Itinerary 1. **Cusco** (pass by, no stop) - At 4:30 a.m., we will pick you up from your hotel and transfer you to the Ollantaytambo train station to board the train to Machu Picchu. 2. **Ollantaytambo** (pass by, no stop) - Around 7:20 a.m., we’ll take the train to Machu Picchu, enjoying the beautiful landscapes along the way to the Inca citadel. 3. **Aguas Calientes** (3h) - Upon arrival in Machu Picchu, our local representative will be waiting to welcome you and provide important instructions before taking the bus ride to the Inca citadel of Machu Picchu. After exploring this World Wonder, you’ll have free time to enjoy a delicious lunch at... 4. **Machupicchu** (3h; admission included) - At the Machu Picchu entrance gate, we will present our tickets to enter the Inca citadel together with our professional guide. Alongside our guide, we’ll enjoy a 2.5-hour guided tour of Machu Picchu, exploring its most iconic sites: the Guardian’s House, offering a... ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 04:00, 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. ## Good to know - Specialized infant seats are available - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - It is the passenger’s responsibility to verify all travel dates and personal information to avoid unintentional errors in names, identification numbers, or other travel details. - The travel agency will contact the customer to verify travel details. It is the customer's responsibility to respond and ensure that the information is correct. - Tour start times are subject to availability. The agency will confirm the tour start time. - If your hotel is located far from the historic center, additional charges may apply depending on the location. Please consult with the operator. - The starting times for the first shift are between 3:50 AM and 5:40 AM, and the tours usually finish between 6:30 PM and 10:30 PM. All times are subject to availability. - The start times for the second shift are from 6:00 to 8:00, and they usually finish between 10:00 PM and 11:00 PM. All times are subject to availability. - Reservations made less than one month in advance are subject to availability of time slots and tickets. (Once the reservation is made, you must contact the operator.) ## Compared with other Machu Picchu Day Trips | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #65 of 77** | €345 | 15h | 4.85 (466) | 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 #65 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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