Discover Machu Picchu in a day from Cusco. Experience the wonder, history, and mysticism of this UNESCO World Heritage site.
Discover Machu Picchu in a day from Cusco. Experience the wonder, history, and mysticism of this UNESCO World Heritage site.
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Cusco - Approximately 03:45 a.m. – Hotel Pick Up
The Machu Picchu Day Trip from Cusco begins with an early morning pick-up from your hotel or accommodation in the historic center of Cusco. For those staying outside this area, a convenient meeting point will be arranged for the day trip to Machu Picchu from Cusco.
From Cusco, the journey continues…
- Cusco - Approximately 03:45 a.m. – Hotel Pick Up
The Machu Picchu Day Trip from Cusco begins with an early morning pick-up from your hotel or accommodation in the historic center of Cusco. For those staying outside this area, a convenient meeting point will be arranged for the day trip to Machu Picchu from Cusco.
From Cusco, the journey continues in a comfortable tourist vehicle to Ollantaytambo, offering scenic views of the Sacred Valley. This transfer takes about 1 hour and 45 minutes and is a key part of the well-organized tour to Machu Picchu, ensuring a smooth and efficient start to the full day tour.
- Ollantaytambo - Approximately 06:00 a.m. – Train to Machu Picchu
The train to Machu Picchu offers a scenic journey lasting around 1 hour and 45 minutes.
Upon arrival in Aguas Calientes, the guide will meet you in the main square to provide details about bus tickets, entrance to Machu Picchu, and the tour itself.
There will be some free time in Aguas Calientes to enjoy breakfast and use the restrooms before boarding the bus to Machu Picchu.
- Aguas Calientes - Bus to Machu Picchu Sanctuary
Once regrouped, the transfer will take you to the bus station for the ride up to the Machu Picchu Archaeological Park. The journey takes approximately 35 minutes.
- Santuario Historico de Machu Picchu - Based on your scheduled entrance time to Machu Picchu (between 09:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m.), you will explore Circuit 1 or Circuit 2 with a professional local guide as part of the Machu Picchu Day Trip from Cusco.
This guided visit lasts about 2 hours, during which you will learn about the historical, cultural, and architectural significance of the Inca citadel. There will also be time to capture stunning panoramic photos during this unforgettable tour to Machu Picchu.
At the designated time, you will board the shuttle bus back down to Aguas Calientes. Upon arrival, enjoy free time to relax at the thermal medicinal baths or explore the Stone Chronicles circuit independently, adding flexibility and comfort to the full day tour to Machu Picchu.
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Aguas Calientes - Once in Aguas Calientes, enjoy free time to visit the thermal baths or explore the new Stone Chronicles circuit at your leisure.
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Ollantaytambo - Board the train from Machu Picchu to Ollantaytambo.
19:00 approx.
*Availability and potential extra costs apply. -
Cusco - After arriving in Ollantaytambo, continue the journey back to Cusco city in a comfortable tourist vehicle as part of the 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 the full day tour to Machu Picchu.

- 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)
- 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.
- Foods
- Accommodations
- flight tickets
- Personal expenses.
For those with limited time, the Machu Picchu Day Trip from Cusco is an ideal option. This comprehensive day tour is tailored for travelers eager to explore Peru’s most significant landmark in a single day, without missing any key highlights.
The tour to Machu Picchu features efficient logistics, expert local guides, and personalized service, ensuring a…
For those with limited time, the Machu Picchu Day Trip from Cusco is an ideal option. This comprehensive day tour is tailored for travelers eager to explore Peru’s most significant landmark in a single day, without missing any key highlights.
The tour to Machu Picchu features efficient logistics, expert local guides, and personalized service, ensuring a seamless and memorable journey from Cusco to the ancient Inca citadel. Unlike other Machu Picchu tour packages, this one emphasizes details that enhance comfort and deepen understanding of this sacred site.
Machu Picchu, recognized as one of the Seven Wonders of the World by UNESCO and referred to as the “navel of the world,” offers a remarkable mix of history, mystery, and stunning landscapes. During this day trip from Cusco, participants will explore the Historical Sanctuary of Machu Picchu and connect with the powerful ancestral energy, nature, mysticism, and Andean worldview of the Inca Empire.
- 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.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.