--- title: Private Machu Picchu day trip from Cusco lang: en type: tour city: Cusco country: Peru price: 492 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.97 reviews: 140 duration_minutes: 840 languages: [en, es] rank_in_category: 12 of 77 (Machu Picchu Day Trips) schedule_checked: 2026-11-08 data_updated: 2026-11-08 canonical: https://guidekin.com/peru/cusco/tours/private-machu-picchu-day-trip-from-cusco/ --- # Private Machu Picchu day trip from Cusco **Guidekin's take:** Visit Machu Picchu, including the Temple of the Sun, on a private tour for your party from Cusco. Hotel transfers, return trains, citadel buses, entry and a guide are included; food and drinks are extra. 4.97 from 140 reviews at €492 per person for 14h. In our comparison: #12 of 77 in Machu Picchu Day Trips, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview Join our full-day tour from Cusco to the breathtaking Machu Picchu. Travel through stunning Andean landscapes to explore the Lost City of the Incas with expert guides. Discover Machu Picchu's famous Temple of the Sun. Experience the magic of ancient ruins set against misty mountains—a photographer's dream and a once-in-a-lifetime adventure. This easy and unforgettable trip to one of the Seven Wonders of the World is perfect for history buffs and nature lovers alike. Don’t miss out! HIGHLIGHTS: • The tour starts and ends at your hotel. • Scenic bus ride across the Andes from Cusco to Ollantaytambo. • Visit a legendary Inca lost city. • Expert native tour guides. • Round-trip train tickets. • Return to Cusco on the same day. ## 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: 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 €492 per person - Duration: 14h - Rating: 4.97/5 from 140 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Operator: TreXperience - Minimum booking: 2 travellers at this price - Group: Private tour, your party only - Guide languages: English, Spanish - Tickets: Admission included - Start times: 04:00 - Booking: Confirmation within 48 hours, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-11-08 ## Reviews 4.97 from 140 ratings on Guidekin & Tripadvisor. 100% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 140 of 140. - 5 stars: 136 (97%) - 4 stars: 4 (3%) - 3 stars: 0 (0%) - 2 stars: 0 (0%) - 1 star: 0 (0%) ### What reviewers say Reviewers praise the guides' knowledge, patient pace and photos; some find pickup instructions unclear. **Praised:** - Guides explain Inca history clearly and answer questions in detail - Patient pacing with support for children and slower walkers - Guides take photos and videos at carefully chosen viewpoints - Help navigating bus connections and entry procedures **Complaints:** - Some find pickup instructions clear, while others are unsure when or where to meet Written by Guidekin from the 50 most recent English reviews on Tripadvisor (2026-06-01 to 2026-09-21); last checked 2026-11-08. ## What's included - Round-trip transportation from Cusco to Ollantaytambo train station - Roundtrip transportation to and from your hotel - Entry ticket & Professional guide for Machu Picchu - Hotel pickup and drop-off - Round Trip Expedition Train - Bus up and down to Machu Picchu ## Not included - Food and drinks - Gratuities ## Itinerary 1. **Machu Picchu** (12h) - We will start the tour from your hotel in Cusco around 4:00 AM, depending on the final train schedule. We'll drive to Ollantaytambo, where you'll embark on a 1.5-hour train ride to Machu Picchu Pueblo. Upon arrival in Aguas Calientes, your private tour guide will be waiting... ## 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 - Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap - 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 ## Cost for your party | People | Total | Per person | |---|---|---| | 2 | €984 | €492 | | 4 | €1532 | €383 | | 6 | €2076 | €346 | Cheapest option for that party size from the operator's current price tiers; the calendar shows the exact figure for your date. Shared tours in Machu Picchu Day Trips start at €295 per person. ## Compared with other Machu Picchu Day Trips | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #12 of 77** | €492 | 14h | 4.97 (140) | private | | [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 #12 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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