Machu Picchu Day Trip from Cusco
About this activity
Highlights
- Explore the ancient Incan citadel of Machu Picchu
- Enjoy scenic train ride through the Sacred Valley
- Learn about Incan history from expert guides
- Capture breathtaking panoramic views of the Andes
- Experience the rich cultural heritage of Peru
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Round-trip transportation from Cusco to Machu Picchu
- Guided tour of Machu Picchu's main attractions
- Train tickets to and from Machu Picchu
- Meals and beverages
Important information
Know before you book
- This tour involves significant walking; ensure you're comfortable with physical activity.
- Train schedules may vary; confirm departure times upon booking.
- Meals are not included; plan accordingly for food during the day.
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable walking shoes suitable for uneven terrain.
- Bring a light jacket or raincoat, as weather conditions can change rapidly.
- Carry a small backpack with essentials like water, snacks, and a camera.
Cancellation policy
0All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Good to know
- MANDATORY: The Authority of Machu Picchu asks full name, passport number, date of birth, nationality details to issue the admission ticket.
- The admission ticket of Machu Picchu is NOT REFUNDABLE and date changes or amendments are NOT accepted. *If you need to change your visit date, you will need to purchase a new entrance ticket.
- Due to high demand and limited entrances to the citadel, VIPAC will issue your admission ticket on trail 2 as a priority. If it is not available, trail 3 or 1 will be provided, after prior coordination with the passenger before issuance.
- Machu Picchu Admission ticket and train tickets are included in this tour. Our sales team will send them 72 hour after paid.
- Shifts entry by hours from 6 am to 3 pm. Our shared tour considers 9 am, 10 am and 11 am shifts. If the shifts are not available, we will open a new shared tour in the next hour available. Our staff will inform you for acceptance.
- Travelers must arrive to Cusco city at least one day before Machu Picchu day tour. The authority of Machu Picchu do not accept travel date ammends of admission ticket.
- This shared tour could have a waiting time of up to 40 minutes to start the tour, depending on Machu Picchu shift time and train timetable avaliability.
- One day before the company's staff will contact the travelers to send the pick-up time through Viator or Tripadvisor experiences extranet.
- For weather reasons, from January to March, all excursions departs on bimodal service (Bus from Cusco to Ollantaytambo & train from Ollantaytambo to Machu Picchu.
- The guided tour inside Machu Picchu takes around 2h 30m following a delimited trail.
- Machu Picchu has two seasons. Rainy season from December to March. Dry season, the rest of the year.
- VIPAC is not responsible for flight cancellations or delays. We recommend arriving in Cusco one day before the scheduled tour date."
- Machu Picchu has implemented new visitor circuits, with three main routes with specific differences to distribute passengers in various areas. These changes are intended to improve the visitor experience and preserve the integrity of the archaeological site. The circuit with route 2 will be given as priority and if it is not available, the options of taking circuit 3B or circuit 1B will be informed so that you can confirm your decision before the tickets are issued.
- Remember that, if you are a Peruvian national, you must have a valid National Identity Document (DNI) in order to be able to issue your ticket to Machu Picchu. In addition, this document must be sent through the corresponding platform and presented on the day of the visit. The system does not allow the issuance of tickets with a passport for Peruvian citizens.
- The option to take the Panoramic Circuit 1 tour from the moment you enter the Citadel of Machu Picchu can be extended for a maximum of 2 hours.
Traveler reviews
Visit to Machu Picchu
My experience with the guide Brissel was amazing, the guide was super attentive and told us the whole story of the place.
Remarkable experience and...
A remarkable and reflective experience about how we can live. Wonderful and unique landscapes.
peru 2026
was an amazing experience guide and transportation where punctual & informative
Unforgettable experience
The tour was excellent. The best thing, besides being able to see Machu Picchu, was our guide Brisel. An excellent guide with great professionalism and empathy toward me, as in my case, I could not climb the stairs well due to a lack of oxygen. She helped and comforted me. Furthermore, her tour was excellent; her arguments were based on scientific data, providing names of specialists and data based on research. My friend and I are history teachers and we appreciated her knowledge... and also her willingness to make our visit a great adventure.
Wonderful trip from Cusco
I was so grateful that all the logistics of getting to Machu Picchu and obtaining a guide and tickets were handled. Everything was perfect. Our driver picked us up precisely at the designated time (5am in Cusco) and drove us to the train station. From there we traveled on the Peru Rail Vistadome…we were so fortunate that it was us and a handful of other travelers on the train. We rested, had snacks and were invited to the back of the train to take pictures and listen to regional music. Once we arrived at Aquas Calientes, our local guide was waiting for us right outside the station. He guided us to the bus line up to Macchu Picchu. It was about 30 minutes up the mountain and he then managed us through the entry lines. All our tickets (train, bus and Macchu Picchu) were previously emailed to us the day before. (Also we booked this 6 months ahead of our trip) Our guide was awesome and after 2 plus hours in Macchu Picchu, we were back in the town. He directed us to a local restaurant and gave us directions on boarding our train back to Cusco. Other than a train delay, it was an effortless day and a truly valuable experience to have all the details and tickets handled for us. It was a long day- not going to lie- but truly worth it if you time is limited and you just want everything taken care of for you.