• Cusco - Approximately 3:45 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, travelers will journey in a comfortable tourist vehicle to Ollantaytambo, enjoying the 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 6:00 a.m. – Train to Machu Picchu

Travelers will board the train to Machu Picchu, a picturesque journey lasting around 1 hour and 45 minutes.

Upon arrival in Aguas Calientes, the guide will meet travelers 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 travelers to the bus station for the ride up to the Machu Picchu Archaeological Park. The journey will take approximately 35 minutes.

• Santuario Historico de Machu Picchu - Based on the scheduled entrance time to Machu Picchu (between 9:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m.), travelers 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 travelers 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, travelers will board the shuttle bus back down to Aguas Calientes. Upon arrival, there will be 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.

• Aguas Calientes - Once in Aguas Calientes, travelers will have free time to visit the thermal baths or explore the new Stone Chronicles circuit at their leisure.
• Ollantaytambo - Travelers will board the train from Machu Picchu to Ollantaytambo.
  7:00 p.m. approximately.
  *Availability and potential extra costs apply.
• Cusco - After arriving in Ollantaytambo, the journey back to Cusco city will continue 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)

• 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 to Machu Picchu caters to travelers eager to explore Peru’s premier attraction 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 by UNESCO as one of the Seven Wonders of the World and known 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.