Machu Picchu Tour: Explore Ancient Inca Wonder

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Cusco

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Uncover the secrets of Machu Picchu on a full-day tour from Cusco. Experience the incredible train journey, explore the ancient ruins, and discover the mysteries of this UNESCO World Heritage site.

Duration: 16 hours

Cancellation: 24 hours

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Highlights

Ollantaytambo - The guide will collect travelers from their accommodation in Cuzco around 4:00 am using a minibus, heading to the Ollantaytambo train station.
Aguas Calientes - Next, travelers will board the 6:10 am train to Aguas Calientes, also known as Machu Picchu village.
The journey lasts approximately an hour and a half, offering…

What's Included

Hotel pickup & drop-off (door-to-door service)
Guided tour at Machu Picchu (multilingual guide included)
Round-trip train tickets (Ollantaytambo–Aguas Calientes)
Round-trip bus tickets (Aguas Calientes–Machu Picchu)
Machu Picchu entry ticket & circuit (based on availability)

What's Not Included

Meals (restaurants available in Aguas Calientes)
Gratuities (optional, but appreciated)

Additional Information

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Location

Monumento al Inca

Main square of Cusco.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings

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Jsbianca

Aug 6, 2025

They Made My Trip to Machu Picchu Unforgettable - I was a little worried about going on such a long day trip by myself. But I knew I was in good hands as soon as julio got in touch. He made everything obvious, and the excursion went off without a hitch. Ruben, our guide, was the greatest. He was hilarious, nice, and knew a lot. He even helped us get beautiful photographs! The full-day tour of Machu Picchu was well-organized and inspirational. I wouldn't change anything. This is the business you should book with if you're going to Cusco.

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Alexiak_a

Jul 24, 2025

A glorious adventure - Firstly, Machu Picchu is as glorious as I imagined it to be. The views to get there are also breathtaking. What made the tour even more special was the care of both the Cusco-based operator and the local guide (Cesar) who made sure everything went smoothly for our group, and made sure we maximized the time we spent there. Cesar was very knowledgeable and was very mindful of time, making sure I made it back in time for lunch and my train, while indulging all our questions and not rushing us. Definitely recommend.

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Kaushik_j

Jul 8, 2025

Incredible Experience in Peru – Thanks to Denis and Cosmo Expeditions! - We initially booked our Machu Picchu trip with Elvis Tours / Cosmo Expeditions, not realizing that Machu Picchu tickets needed to be booked well in advance. I had already booked non-refundable flights for myself and my wife from June 19–29 when I discovered that tickets for Machu Picchu were unavailable for our selected tour date. Panic set in, but Denis from Cosmo Expeditions quickly stepped in and saved our trip. Within just a few hours, he found us tickets for Machu Picchu on the 28th and completely restructured our itinerary to ensure we could still make our return flight on time. He even arranged unforgettable experiences like the Rainbow Mountain ATV tour and the Sacred Valley tour, both with knowledgeable and friendly guides. Denis personally made sure everything went smoothly and truly went above and beyond to give us a once-in-a-lifetime experience in Peru. From the thrill of riding ATVs to the stunning beauty of Machu Picchu, every detail was thoughtfully planned and executed. If you’re looking for an authentic and well-organized adventure in Peru, I can’t recommend Cosmo Expeditions and Denis enough!

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Loydaj2021

Jul 8, 2025

Amazing Tour - Must Do! - Machu Picchu was amazing! Our tour operator was very flexible and we appreciated that they arrange everything for us. All we needed to do was show up! We had some last minute changes in our group and the operator was extremely accommodating and patient with us! They show up on time and that we appreciated as well. Our group had a fabulous time!

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Sakurako_s

Jul 4, 2025

Excellent guide! - Thanks to Cesar’s guidance, I was able to fully enjoy Machu Picchu for the whole day. In the morning, when the view of Machu Picchu was obscured by fog, he guided me to many other interesting places. And once the view cleared, he kindly took many photos for me. I’m really glad I had Cesar as my guide!

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Daytrip68023045250

Jul 2, 2025

Machu Picchu Trek with Elvis - Elvis was such a nice guy, totally great experience that i will never forget. Would totally recommend this once in a lifetime thing. Thank you!!

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Valerie_s

Jun 29, 2025

Small group, great guide - Our guide Caesar was so helpful and informative. I was the slowest in the group and everyone was kind. The train ride was spectacular, Agua Calientes was a great stopover, and Machu Picchu was overwhelming and its story so poignant.

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Carl

Jun 20, 2025

Incredible day with Elvis adventures - Elvis did an incredible job taking us to Machu Picchu from Cusco. I highly recommend anybody with a family using his services.

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Johnjohn_g

Jul 3, 2025

Machu Pichu in a day - The transfer to Aguas Calientes is uneventful but we were a bit stressed because we are late getting to the entrance to Machu Pichu. The guide was informative about the history of the place. We did Circuit 1 which has a very nice view but I would prefer getting in the ruins. We are back in Cuzco before nightfall which is all good. I would not recommend a day trip to Machu Pichu since they won't allow you to explore all the 3 circuits, so 2 days would be good I think. Also a suggestion to the organizer that they should give an option which circuit the client would prefer. Like for me, I would've chosen circuit 2 but since I have limited time in Cuzco, I have to make do of what they provided.

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Ashanti_s

Jul 5, 2025

Sadly dissapointed - Great views of Machu Picchu, but for the money I’d say it was very unorganized. First, the pickup is late. Then when we get to the town near Machu Picchu, our tour guide is rushing us because we missed our bus. Then, we were told we could upgrade the train for a fee, which I denied but was upgraded anyway. I had to sit in a coffee shop for 3 hours waiting on the next available train. The tickets were sent the day of and some of the people in my tour didn’t even have their tickets. I felt like I had to be them to tell me information about the tour I paid so much money for. Save your money and book with a local company or do it yourself. Overall would not recommend this tour.

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From $399

up to 9 guests

1 - Adult