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Machu Picchu Full-Day Tour by Train from Cusco - Small Group

4.8 · 95 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor 95% of star-rated reviews are 4★ or 5★ Cusco Operated by Elvis Adventures Peru
Duration
12h–16h
Group
Shared tour
Guide languages
German, Portuguese, English, Italian, French, Spanish
Start & pickup
04:00, 04:30 · Hotel pickup included
Tickets
Admission included
Booking
Instant confirmation · mobile ticket
Guidekin's take

The train ride follows the Urubamba River through the Sacred Valley and cloud forest en route to Machu Picchu.

Hotel pickup and drop off, return trains, shuttle buses, entry and guiding are included; meals cost extra. 4.78 from 95 reviews at €391 per person for 12h–16h.

In our comparison: #67 of 77 in Machu Picchu Day Trips, by rating weighted by review volume (see the comparison).

How we choose tours →Commissions never affect our verdicts.

Price and inclusions

One price for every traveller: €391 per adult.

Included and not included

  • Hotel pickup & drop-off (door-to-door service)
  • Round-trip bus tickets (Aguas Calientes–Machu Picchu)
  • Guided tour at Machu Picchu (multilingual guide included)
  • Round-trip train tickets (Ollantaytambo–Aguas Calientes)
  • Machu Picchu entry ticket & circuit (based on availability)
  • Meals (restaurants available in Aguas Calientes)
  • Gratuities (optional, but appreciated)

Child prices by age band are shown at checkout. Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 8 November 2026.

Reviews

4.8
95 ratings
Tripadvisor 75 · Viator 20

95% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 90 of 95

Star breakdown of all 95 ratings

5 stars
86 · 91%
4 stars
4 · 4%
3 stars
1 · 1%
2 stars
1 · 1%
1 star
3 · 3%

What reviewers say

Reviewers praise the guides' knowledge and photo help; some report cancellations shortly before departure.

Praised

  • Guides explain Inca history clearly and answer questions
  • Guides help with photographs and suggest viewpoints
  • Comfortable train journeys with views of the surrounding landscape
  • Many guests praise responsive support before and during the trip

Complaints

  • Some reviewers report cancellations shortly before departure
  • Some guests lack advance clarity about which parts of the site their circuit covers
  • Tickets sometimes arrive only on the day of travel
  • Some report smooth transfers, while others describe delays and rushed connections

Written by Guidekin from the 50 most recent English reviews on Tripadvisor & Viator (21 May 2025 to 5 November 2026). Refreshed as new reviews arrive; last checked 8 November 2026.

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Meeting point and route

Meeting point

Where
Main square of Cusco.
Departure
04:00, 04:30 daily; scheduled year-round (operator schedule, seats confirmed at checkout)
Return
This activity ends back at the meeting point
Pickup
Hotel pickup included
Operator
Elvis Adventures Peru; booking and payment are completed on Viator

Itinerary

About this tour, from the operator

Walking, children and accessibility

The operator's own notes, grouped by topic. Nothing here is added by Guidekin.

Walking and health

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Public transportation options are available nearby

Good to know

  • Non-refundable no free cancellation

Cancellation policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

  • 0+ days: No refund

Compared with other Machu Picchu Day Trips

TourPriceDurationRatingGroup
This tour · #67 of 77€39112h–16h4.78 (95)shared
Machu Picchu Full Day - Private Tour€46512h4.97 (582)private
Machupicchu full day private tour€34214h4.98 (349)private
Machupicchu 1 day tour€36317h4.99 (171)shared

Ranked #67 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. Compare all 77 Machu Picchu Day Trips

From €391 per adult