Peru · Archaeology

Machu Picchu Full day from Cusco

1 Day Round trip from Cusco Easy pace
Amazing view over Machu Picchu
View over Machu Picchu by local inhabitants
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The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Full-day Machu Picchu experience from Cusco
  • 02 Tourist train journey through the Sacred Valley
  • 03 Guided tour of the Machu Picchu citadel
  • 04 Professional guide included
  • 05 Scenic Andean views along the route
  • 06 Free time in Aguas Calientes
  • 07 A one-day trip combining culture, nature, and comfort

Discover one of the world’s most iconic archaeological sites on a full-day journey from Cusco to Machu Picchu. Travel by tourist train through the Sacred Valley to Aguas Calientes, taking in beautiful Andean scenery before continuing up to the citadel for a guided visit with a professional guide.

Explore the remarkable ruins of Machu Picchu and learn about its history and cultural significance. Your day also includes free time in Aguas Calientes, where you can stroll around and enjoy the local atmosphere before returning.

Discover one of the world’s most iconic archaeological sites on a full-day journey from Cusco to Machu Picchu.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Cusco, Machu Picchu
Languages English, Spanish

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Cusco 2 cities · 1 Day

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Briefing the evening before the trip in our office, explaining all tour details
  • Transfer from Cusco to Ollantaytambo and vice versa
  • Round trip bus from Aguas Calientes to Macchu Picchu
  • Professional guide
  • Taxes

What's Not Included

  • Meals
  • Drinks
  • Phone calls
  • Tips
  • Transfer from trainstation- hotel – trainstation
  • Entrance to Huayna Picchu

Know before you go

  • PASSPORT REQUIRED
  • We suggest to bring: strong walking shoes or tennis shoes, sweater and thick jacket, hat or cap, just one bottle of water, a good rain coat, long sleeve shirts, long and short pants, insect repellent, a sunblock with a UV factor of at least 40, toilet paper, lantern, sunglasses, plastic bags, medical or personal items, a lightweight backpack per person, camera and charger, some cash in change
  • Passport name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants
  • Hotel pickups commence approximately 30 - 60 minutes prior to this time

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Cusco, PE
Tour start
Cusco, PE
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 1 day finishes where it began, in Cusco.

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