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Machu Picchu Day Trip from Cusco: Full-Day Guided Tour

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| Cusco, Peru
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The Voyager tourist train
On the way to Machu Picchu (Sacred Valley).
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Sunrise at Machu Picchu
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On average, this is booked 17 (0) days in advance.
12 to 16 hours (approx.)
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Overview

Our Day trip to Machu Picchu from Cusco is a beautiful way to see one of the World's New Seven Wonders. Happy Gringo offers you your best opportunity to visit this marvel of South America and the whole Earth. Machu Picchu Day Trip lets you experience the spectacular Citadel of Machu Picchu in just one day with a local tour operator.

On our comfort service Machu Picchu Day Trip from Cusco, you’ll see the breathtaking Cloud City of Machupicchu with roundtrip train tickets to Cusco. You will also have a guided tour of the citadel and enjoy a delicious complimentary lunch at Machu Picchu Pueblo.

The Machu Picchu Inca Sanctuary Day Trip lasts around 14 hours; our Machu Picchu one-day tour leaves every day at 4:30 am.

We return to Cusco around 19:00 on Voyager or Expedition tourist trains, and our service is DOOR TO DOOR.

Note—the Machu Picchu ticket and circuit are provided according to availability. We recommend booking your trip months in advance to get the best circuit.

What's Included

  • Bus tickets from Aguas Calientes town to Machu Picchu citadel
  • Machu Picchu ticket and circuit are provided according to the availability.
  • Round-trip train tickets (Ollantaytambo to Aguas Calientes).
  • Gratitudes
  • Meals
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Meeting and Pickup

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We have a meeting point if you are far from the city center (Plaza Regocijo close to our office).

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Cusco (pass by)

At 4:30 a.m., we will pick you up from your hotel and transfer you by van to the Ollantaytambo train station for 1 hour and 30 minutes, where you will board the train to Machu Picchu.(You need to be ready 20 minutes before the van departs).
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Ollantaytambo

We will travel by train to Machu Picchu town or Aguas Calientes (the village has two names) between 06:40 am and 7:20 a.m. and enjoy the landscapes surrounding the entrance.(We need to be there 30 minutes before the train departs).
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Hot Springs (Aguas Calientes)

Upon arrival in Machu Picchu town, our transfer will wait for us to get directions, and then we will take the bus to the Inca citadel. At the end of the excursion in this place, we can also enjoy lunch in a local restaurant.Note 1: once we arrive at the village, we take the bus for 30 minutes to the citadel.Note 2: After visiting Machu Picchu's citadel, you return to Aguas Calientes town, where you have one hour extra to enjoy lunch.
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1 hour Admission Ticket Free

Santuario Historico de Machu Picchu

On arrival at Machu Picchu, you'll board a bus to the citadel for 30 minutes and a two-hour walking tour that explores ancient stairways, delicate carvings, and spectacular views. Afterward, enjoy some independent time to snap pictures or relax, finishing the day with the beautiful return journey to Cusco.
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3 hours Admission Ticket Included

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers

Frequently Asked Questions (7)

Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Machu Picchu Day Trip from Cusco: Full-Day Guided Tour?

A: This tour is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded. Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

This tour is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

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Activity code: C-176745P1

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4.80
612 reviews

Average 4.80 out of 5 stars based on 612 traveler reviews collected by City Balloon Tours and partner sites such as Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor

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Frequently Asked Questions (7)

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Machu Picchu Day Trip from Cusco: Full-Day Guided Tour?
A:
This tour is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Apr 2025
Q: What's included in the price?
A:
The following is included:
  • Bus tickets from Aguas Calientes town to Machu Picchu citadel.
  • Machu Picchu ticket and circuit are provided according to the availability.
  • Round-trip train tickets (Ollantaytambo to Aguas Calientes).
  • Hotel pick up & drop off door-to-door.
  • Pre-tour information a day before the trip to Machu Picchu in our Cusco office.
  • Guided tour at Machu Picchu site.
  • Multi language tour guide is included.
The following is NOT included:
  • Gratitudes.
  • Meals.
Apr 2025
Q: What is the minimum age for this tour?
A:

The minimum age to participate is 1. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..

Apr 2025
Q: My date is not available in the calendar, I am just checking to see if it is available?
A:

If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.

If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.

Apr 2025
Q: Is this an accessible tour?
A:

Accessibility information for the Machu Picchu Day Trip from Cusco: Full-Day Guided Tour is as follows:

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Apr 2025
Q: Where is the meeting point for this activity?
A:

Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Machu Picchu Day Trip from Cusco: Full-Day Guided Tour will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!

 

 

Mar 2024
Q: How long does a refund take to reach my card, and can I get it faster?
A:

Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.

Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.

If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.

Oct 2026

What's Included

Activity name

  • Bus tickets from Aguas Calientes town to Machu Picchu citadel
  • Machu Picchu ticket and circuit are provided according to the availability.
  • Round-trip train tickets (Ollantaytambo to Aguas Calientes).
  • Hotel pick up & drop off door-to-door.
  • Pre-tour information a day before the trip to Machu Picchu in our Cusco office.
  • Guided tour at Machu Picchu site
  • Multi language tour guide is included
  • Gratitudes
  • Meals

Additional Info

Activity name

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers

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