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If you do not have a lot of time, our Machu Picchu Day Trip from Cusco is the perfect choice. This full day tour to Machu Picchu is designed for travelers who want to experience Peru’s most important attraction in just one day, without missing the highlights.
Our tour to Machu Picchu combines efficient logistics, professional local guides, and personalized attention, ensuring a smooth and unforgettable journey from Cusco to the ancient Inca citadel. Unlike other Machu Picchu tour packages, we focus on the details that enhance your comfort and understanding of this sacred site.
Machu Picchu, one of the Seven Wonders of the World by UNESCO and known as the navel of the world, offers a unique blend of history, mystery, and breathtaking scenery. On this day trip to Machu Picchu from Cusco, you will explore the Historical Sanctuary of Machu Picchu and connect with the powerful ancestral energy, nature, mysticism, and Andean cosmovision of the Inca Empire.
✓ First Aid Kit✓ Transport (Cusco - Ollantaytambo - Cusco)✓ Professional bi-lingual local guide✓ Entrance Ticket to Machu Picchu (subject to availability)✓ Bus (Aguas Calientes - Machu Picchu - Aguas Calientes)✓ Train ticket Ollantaytambo - Aguas Calientes - Ollantaytambo (Expedition or Voyager).✕ Foods✕ Accommodations✕ flight tickets✕ Personal expenses.1 Cusco
We start our Machu Picchu Day Trip from Cusco with an early morning pick up from your hotel or accommodation located in the historic center of Cusco. If you are staying outside this area, we will coordinate a convenient meeting point for your day trip to Machu Picchu from Cusco.
From Cusco, we travel in a comfortable tourist vehicle to Ollantaytambo, enjoying scenic views along the Sacred Valley. This transfer takes approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes and is an important part of our well organized tour to Machu Picchu, ensuring a smooth and efficient start to your full day tour to Machu Picchu.
· Non-stop passage
2 Ollantaytambo
We'll board the train to Machu Picchu, a scenic journey that takes approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes.
Upon arrival in Aguas Calientes, our guide will meet you in the main square to provide details about your bus tickets, entrance to Machu Picchu, and the tour itself.
You'll have some free time in Aguas Calientes to enjoy breakfast and use the restrooms before boarding the bus to Machu Picchu.
· Non-stop passage
3 Aguas Calientes
Once regrouped, our transfer will take us to the bus station for the ride up to the Machu Picchu Archaeological Park. The journey will take approximately 35 minutes.
· 35 min
4 Machupicchu
Based on your scheduled entrance time to Machu Picchu (between 09:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m.), we will explore Circuit 1 or Circuit 2 accompanied by our professional local guide as part of our Machu Picchu Day Trip from Cusco.
This guided visit lasts approximately 2 hours, during which you will learn about the historical, cultural, and architectural significance of the Inca citadel. You will also have time to capture stunning panoramic photos during this unforgettable tour to Machu Picchu.
At the designated time, we will board the shuttle bus back down to Aguas Calientes. Upon arrival, you will enjoy free time to relax at the thermal medicinal baths or explore the Stone Chronicles circuit independently, adding flexibility and comfort to your full day tour to Machu Picchu.
· 2 h · Admission included
5 Aguas Calientes
Once in Aguas Calientes, you'll have free time to visit the thermal baths or explore the new Stone Chronicles circuit at your leisure (by your self).
· 4 h
6 Ollantaytambo
We will board the train from Machu Picchu to Ollantaytambo.
19h00 aprox.
*Availability and potential extra costs apply.
· Non-stop passage
7 Cusco
After arriving in Ollantaytambo, we will continue our journey back to Cusco city in a comfortable tourist vehicle as part of our Machu Picchu Day Trip from Cusco.
The approximate arrival time in Cusco will be around 6:00 p.m. or 11:00 p.m., depending on the selected train schedule and overall tour logistics, marking the end of our full day tour to Machu Picchu.
· Non-stop passage
Mobile or paper ticket accepted. One per booking
We offer pick up and drop off services for hotels located within Cusco’s historic center. If you are staying outside this area, we will coordinate a convenient meeting point and time.
Mandatory: After booking, a passport image is required to complete the reservation and send you your train, bus, and entry tickets.
Not recommended for pregnant travelers Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health Suitable for all physical fitness levels Admission to Circuit 2 is subject to availability. We recommend making your reservation at least 2 months in advance to guarantee entry to Machu Picchu. Train tickets (Expedition or Voyager) are subject to availability. Machu Picchu Full Day Tour from Cusco with Train & Entrance Pickup included Book at least 2 months in advance to secure your spot. Carry a copy of your passport for ticket purchases. Wear comfortable shoes for walking. Stay hydrated and bring snacks. Be prepared for varying weather conditions. All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Product code: 151154P4
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WizardTrip Help Center Travelers with limited time History enthusiasts Adventure seekers Nature lovers Experience Machu Picchu in a single day from Cusco. Includes train, entrance, and bus tickets. Professional local guides provide historical insights. Comfortable transportation and logistics. Witness the UNESCO World Heritage site and Inca citadel.
Population 428,450 (2017)
Elevation 3,399 m
Currency Nuevo sol
Official languages Spanish, Aymara, Quechua
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What is included in the Machu Picchu Full Day Tour? + The tour includes a First Aid Kit, transport from Cusco to Ollantaytambo and back, a professional bi-lingual local guide, the entrance ticket to Machu Picchu (subject to availability), bus tickets between Aguas Calientes and Machu Picchu, and train tickets between Ollantaytambo and Aguas Calientes (Expedition or Voyager).
What is not included in the tour? + The tour does not include food, accommodations, flight tickets, or personal expenses.
Is pick-up from my hotel included? + Yes, pick-up and drop-off services are offered for hotels located within Cusco’s historic center. If you are staying outside this area, a convenient meeting point and time will be coordinated.
What should I bring for the tour? + It is mandatory to provide a passport image after booking for ticket reservation. We recommend comfortable shoes, water, and snacks. Be prepared for different weather conditions.
Is this tour suitable for everyone? + The tour is suitable for all physical fitness levels. However, it is not recommended for pregnant travelers or those with poor cardiovascular health.
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Very attentive and honest people. Everything is calm and perfect.
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Perfect from start to finish
145stelaa, October 2026
Fantastic team! At first I was insecure, and they made sure to send me all possible details. Always asking how the trip was, giving all the support. I was enchanted. Evelin and Nohemi were incredible 👏🏻❤️
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In love with everything. A very nice experience
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