--- title: Machu Picchu Full Day with lunch by Aludi Travel lang: en type: tour city: Cusco country: Peru price: 363 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.84 reviews: 61 duration_minutes: 840 duration_max_minutes: 900 languages: [pt, en, es] rank_in_category: 57 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-with-lunch-by-aludi-travel/ --- # Machu Picchu Full Day with lunch by Aludi Travel **Guidekin's take:** A train ride to Aguas Calientes leads into a guided Machu Picchu visit with lunch included. Hotel pickup, admission, an air conditioned vehicle and return bus tickets are covered; moderate fitness is required. 4.84 from 61 reviews at €363 per person for 14h–15h. In our comparison: #57 of 77 in Machu Picchu Day Trips, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview Depart from Cusco in the morning, with pickup from your hotel and a transfer from the city center to your train station. Your departure location and travel experience depend on the seating option you’ve selected. Guests can choose from the Expedition train. Then enjoy a scenic train ride, offering stunning views of the mountainous terrain that makes up the area near Machu Picchu. Arrive in Aguas Calientes, the small village located at the base of this famous Inca site, and board a bus for a short ride to this sacred citadel. Completed around 1450, when the Inca Empire was at the peak of its power and influence, the site was left vacant within 100 years of its creation, thanks to the conquest of the Inca people by the Spanish Later return by bus to the train station in Aguas Calientes and then to your chosen train for the trip back to Cusco. ***For groups of up to 3 people, we're excited to offer you a complimentary upgrade to a private Machu Picchu guided tour*** ## Before you book - Hotel pickup: no car needed - Max 3 people: small group - Min. 2 to book: not for solo travellers - Starts 05:30, 06:00, 06:30: 3 departures a day - Food included: see what is included - Non-refundable: no free cancellation **Pickup:** Hotel pickup included ## Key facts - Price: from €363 per person - Duration: 14h–15h - Rating: 4.84/5 from 61 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Operator: Aludi Travel - Minimum booking: 2 travellers at this price - Group: Shared, up to 3 travellers - Guide languages: Portuguese, English, Spanish - Start times: 05:30, 06:00, 06:30 - Booking: mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-11-08 ## Reviews 4.84 from 61 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 97% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 59 of 61. - 5 stars: 57 (93%) - 4 stars: 2 (3%) - 3 stars: 0 (0%) - 2 stars: 0 (0%) - 1 star: 2 (3%) ### What reviewers say Reviewers praise attentive support and coordinated transfers; occasional mixups in arrangements are the caveat. **Praised:** - Coordinated train, bus and hotel transfers that simplify reaching Machu Picchu - Responsive staff who answer questions and check in throughout the trip - Knowledgeable guides who explain Inca history clearly - Enjoyable restaurant meals after the Machu Picchu visit **Complaints:** - Occasional mixups in tour arrangements Written by Guidekin from the 36 most recent English reviews on Tripadvisor & Viator (2022-06-29 to 2026-11-03); last checked 2026-11-08. ## What's included - Local guide - Bus tickets up/down - Lunch - All Fees and Taxes - Machu Picchu entrance - Air-conditioned vehicle ## Not included - Tip ## Itinerary 1. **Machupicchu** (3h; admission included) - Get into the world of the Inca on a fully guided day trip to mystical Machu Picchu. Access the awe-inspiring citadel by train and follow your guide through the main streets and carved stone stairways of these amazing ruins as you learn about the spiritual beliefs that abound... 2. **Aguas Calientes** (1h) - , also known as Machu Picchu Pueblo, is the town located at the base of the famous Machu Picchu archaeological site in Peru. It serves as the main gateway for tourists visiting the ancient Incan citadel. The town itself is nestled in a lush valley surrounded by stunning cloud... ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 05:30, 06:00, 06:30 - 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. ## Good to know - Service animals allowed - Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health - Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness ## Compared with other Machu Picchu Day Trips | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #57 of 77** | €363 | 14h–15h | 4.84 (61) | shared, max 3 | | [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 #57 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. 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