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title: Machu Picchu full day trip from Cusco
lang: en
type: tour
city: Cusco
country: Peru
price: 363
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 4.92
reviews: 122
duration_minutes: 720
languages: [en, es]
rank_in_category: 39 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-full-day-trip-from-cusco/
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# Machu Picchu full day trip from Cusco

**Guidekin's take:** Visit Machu Picchu's palaces, temples and plazas with a guide after travelling by train. Return train tickets, hotel pickup and drop-off, and buses up and down to the site are included; food and drinks cost extra. 4.92 from 122 reviews at €363 per person for 12h.

In our comparison: #39 of 77 in Machu Picchu Day Trips, by rating weighted by review volume (table below).

## Overview

Machu Picchu Day Trip will take on an adventure to explore the Peruvian Andes, covered with the dense vegetation of the cloud forest. This spectacular city is a complex of Palaces, temples, houses, storehouses, plazas, and schools. The citadel lies on a high step ridge, surrounded by mountains and the Urubamba River. Scholars are still trying to uncover the mysteries of “the Lost City of the Incas.” Come and join me in these expeditions to visit this ancient city abandoned in the early 16th century.

HIGHLIGHTS:
* Start and finish the tour at the door of your hotel
* All transportation Included
* Visit one of the legendary “Lost Cities of the Incas.”
* Professional, highly trained Native Tour Guides
* Round trip Expedition train
* Come back the same day to Cusco

## Before you book

- Hotel pickup: no car needed
- Starts 04:00: one departure a day
- Food not included: bring or buy your own
- Wheelchair accessible: operator-marked
- Strollers OK: infants accepted
- Age rule: Specialized infant seats are available
- Non-refundable: no free cancellation

**Pickup:** Hotel pickup included

## Key facts

- Price: from €363 per person
- Duration: 12h
- Rating: 4.92/5 from 122 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Operator: TreXperience
- Group: Shared tour
- Guide languages: English, Spanish
- Start times: 04:00
- Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-11-08

## Reviews

4.92 from 122 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
98% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 120 of 122.

- 5 stars: 115 (94%)
- 4 stars: 5 (4%)
- 3 stars: 1 (1%)
- 2 stars: 1 (1%)
- 1 star: 0 (0%)

### What reviewers say

Reviewers value the guides' knowledge and attentive care; some must chase the office for tickets and departure details.

**Praised:**
- Guides give detailed explanations of Inca history and patiently answer questions
- Staff help travellers navigate train, bus and entry arrangements
- Patient pacing and personal attention for different ages and abilities
- Guides take photos and point out useful viewpoints

**Complaints:**
- Some must chase tickets and departure details, while others report clear booking updates
- Lengthy journeys and waiting for onward transport

Written by Guidekin from the 50 most recent English reviews on Tripadvisor & Viator (2024-11-28 to 2026-10-31); last checked 2026-11-08.

## What's included

- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- Bus up and down to Machu Picchu
- Train Ride round trip
- Professional guide for Machu Picchu

## Not included

- Food and drinks
- Gratuities

## Itinerary

1. **Machu Picchu** (12h) - Experience Machu Picchu in one unforgettable day from Cusco, with transportation, train tickets, buses, entrance, and professional guiding arranged for you. Pickup is at approximately 4:00 a.m., depending on the train schedule. Travel to Ollantaytambo and board the Expedition...

## Schedule

- Runs: daily
- Departures: 04:00
- 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
- Wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- Passport name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants
- A current valid passport is required on the day of travel

## Compared with other Machu Picchu Day Trips

| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **This tour · #39 of 77** | €363 | 12h | 4.92 (122) | 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 #39 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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