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title: Machu Picchu Day Trip from Cusco with Train, Admission and Guide
lang: en
type: tour
city: Cusco
country: Peru
price: 361
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 4.92
reviews: 38
duration_minutes: 600
duration_max_minutes: 960
languages: [en, es]
rank_in_category: 46 of 77 (Machu Picchu Day Trips)
schedule_checked: 2026-11-08
data_updated: 2026-11-08
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# Machu Picchu Day Trip from Cusco with Train, Admission and Guide

**Guidekin's take:** Reach Machu Picchu by train through the Sacred Valley, with private transfers between Cusco and Ollantaytambo. Hotel pickup, return trains and buses, admission and guiding are included; meals and Wayna Picchu entry are extra. 4.92 from 38 reviews at €361 per person for 10h–16h.

In our comparison: #46 of 77 in Machu Picchu Day Trips, by rating weighted by review volume (table below).

## Overview

Discover Machu Picchu with PDS Viajes, a local tour operator based in Cusco that coordinates the details of your excursion so you can enjoy your day with peace of mind.

Travel aboard Inca Rail’s The Voyager train and admire the Sacred Valley scenery. Your booking includes transfers between Cusco and Ollantaytambo, round-trip train tickets, shuttle buses to and from Machu Picchu, admission and a tour with a professional guide to learn about its history and architecture.

Our team provides personalized assistance before and during your experience, with clear instructions for each stage of the journey. Enjoy Machu Picchu with local specialists who organize your trip and are available to help.

## Before you book

- Hotel pickup: no car needed
- Entry ticket included: skip the ticket desk
- Starts 04:30: one departure a day
- Non-refundable: no free cancellation

**Pickup:** Hotel pickup included

## Key facts

- Price: from €361 per person
- Duration: 10h–16h
- Rating: 4.92/5 from 38 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Operator: Perú Destino Seguro
- Group: Shared tour
- Guide languages: English, Spanish
- Tickets: Admission included
- Start times: 04:30
- Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-11-08

## Reviews

4.92 from 38 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
97% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 37 of 38.

- 5 stars: 36 (95%)
- 4 stars: 1 (3%)
- 3 stars: 1 (3%)
- 2 stars: 0 (0%)
- 1 star: 0 (0%)

## What's included

- Specialized professional guide
- Pick up from / to your hotel in Cusco
- Entrance Ticket to the Citadel of Machu Picchu
- Private transfer Cusco to Ollantaytambo Station (round trip)
- Bus up and down (Aguas Calientes-Machu Picchu)
- Tourist service train Ollantaytmbo Aguas Calientes (round trip)

## Not included

- Complete feeding
- Entrance to Wayna Picchu
- Other not detailed lines above

## Itinerary

1. **Machupicchu** (4h; admission included) - You will have the opportunity to know the Inca citadel of Machu Picchu, Wonder of the Modern World, with a duration of 2 hours throughout the Sanctuary, you will be partakers of the majesty of this enclosure.

## Schedule

- Runs: daily
- Departures: 04:30
- 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.

## Meeting point

Go to the central fountain in Plaza Regocijo, in Cusco’s historic center. Our driver or representative will meet you beside the fountain and identify themselves as representing PDS Viajes.


Ends: back at the meeting point

## Good to know

- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels

## Compared with other Machu Picchu Day Trips

| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **This tour · #46 of 77** | €361 | 10h–16h | 4.92 (38) | 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 #46 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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