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Machu Picchu day trip from Cusco

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Machu Picchu day trip from Cusco

The experience

Why this journey stays with you.

Travel from Cusco through the Sacred Valley to Ollantaytambo, board the scenic Expedition train to Aguas Calientes and explore Machu Picchu with a certified local guide. This full-day experience is designed for couples, families and solo travelers looking for a comfortable visit to the Inca citadel.

Duration
Full Day

Group size
Small group

Difficulty
Easy

Tour style
Cultural

Highlights

Hotel pickup in Cusco Early hotel pickup starts the journey through the Sacred Valley toward the Ollantaytambo train station.

Scenic train to Aguas Calientes Board the Expedition train for an approximately 90-minute journey beside the Urubamba River, with views of Andean peaks and cloud forest.

Bus to Machu Picchu On arrival in Aguas Calientes, take the shuttle bus for the 30-minute ascent to the entrance of Machu Picchu.

Guided visit to Machu Picchu Explore the principal viewpoints, temples and ceremonial sectors of the Inca citadel with a certified local guide for approximately two hours.

Day by day

Follow the journey.

Choose a day, explore each stop and see the route on the map.

1 day

Full Day

Cusco → Machu Picchu

Route map

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  1. 1.Hotel pickup in Cusco
  2. 2.Scenic train to Aguas Calientes
  3. 3.Bus to Machu Picchu
  4. 4.Guided visit to Machu Picchu
  5. 5.Free time in Aguas Calientes
  6. 6.Return train and transfer to Cusco

Plan with confidence

Everything you need to know.

Inclusions

What's included

  • Hotel pick-up in Cusco.
  • Tourist transportation from Cusco to Ollantaytambo.
  • Round-trip Expedition train tickets.
  • Round-trip bus tickets between Aguas Calientes and Machu Picchu.
  • Machu Picchu entrance ticket, subject to circuit availability.
  • Professional English- or Spanish-speaking guide.
  • Private return transportation from Ollantaytambo to Cusco.
  • Oxygen tank, first-aid kit and 24/7 assistance.

Important information

The experience lasts approximately 14 to 16 hours. Bring your original passport. Train schedules and the available Machu Picchu circuit depend on ticket availability, so advance booking is recommended.

Prepare for this journey

A little knowledge goes a long way.

Local stories and practical guides selected around this tour, its destinations and its trekking route.

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