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title: Small-Group Day Tour to Machu Picchu
lang: en
type: tour
city: Cusco
country: Peru
price: 363
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 4.98
reviews: 40
duration_minutes: 600
duration_max_minutes: 840
languages: [en, es]
rank_in_category: 32 of 77 (Machu Picchu Day Trips)
schedule_checked: 2026-11-08
data_updated: 2026-11-08
canonical: https://guidekin.com/peru/cusco/tours/small-group-day-tour-to-machu-picchu/
---

# Small-Group Day Tour to Machu Picchu

**Guidekin's take:** Follow the Urubamba River by train towards Aguas Calientes before visiting Machu Picchu in a small shared group of up to eight. Hotel transfers, return trains and buses, and guiding are included; bookings require at least two people. 4.98 from 40 reviews at €363 per person for 10h–14h.

In our comparison: #32 of 77 in Machu Picchu Day Trips, by rating weighted by review volume (table below).

## Overview

What makes this tour unique? It offers a once-in-a-lifetime journey to Machu Picchu, combining one of the most scenic train rides in the world with a personalized small-group experience for deeper connection and insight.

Travel along the winding Urubamba River, watching the landscape shift from towering Andean peaks to the lush cloud forest, where the hidden town of Aguas Calientes awaits. With a group of no more than 8 people, you will enjoy an intimate, immersive experience, allowing for richer storytelling and a deeper understanding of Machu Picchu’s secrets.

Step into the lost world of the Inca, surrounded by mist and ancient stones. Book now and let the magic of Machu Picchu unfold before you!

## Before you book

- Hotel pickup: no car needed
- Entry ticket not included: buy it separately
- Max 8 people: small group
- Min. 2 to book: not for solo travellers
- Starts 05:15: one departure a day
- Food not included: bring or buy your own
- 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: 10h–14h
- Rating: 4.98/5 from 40 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Operator: Inkayni Peru Tours
- Minimum booking: 2 travellers at this price
- Group: Shared, up to 8 travellers
- Guide languages: English, Spanish
- Tickets: Admission not included, pay on site
- Start times: 05:15
- Booking: Confirmation within 48 hours, mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-11-08

## Reviews

4.98 from 40 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
100% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 40 of 40.

- 5 stars: 39 (98%)
- 4 stars: 1 (3%)
- 3 stars: 0 (0%)
- 2 stars: 0 (0%)
- 1 star: 0 (0%)

## What's included

- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Private, professional, bilingual tour guide
- Buses to Machu Picchu (round trip)
- Expedition train to Machu Picchu (round trip)

## Not included

- Huayna Picchu entrance fee
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks

## Itinerary

1. **Machupicchu** (12h; admission included) - To begin our Machu Picchu Tour, we pick you up early in the morning from your hotel in Cusco and travel by private tourist van to Ollantaytambo, where we board the scenic train to Aguas Calientes. As we follow the Urubamba River, the changing landscapes, from snow-capped...

## Schedule

- Runs: daily
- Departures: 05:15
- 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
- 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
- Small group, limited to a maximum of 8 people
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
- Passport name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants

## Compared with other Machu Picchu Day Trips

| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **This tour · #32 of 77** | €363 | 10h–14h | 4.98 (40) | shared, max 8 |
| [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 #32 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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