Machu Picchu Tours from Cusco 1 day
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Astonishing 1-Day Machu Picchu Tour from Cusco
Machu Picchu Tours from Cusco 1 day travel to the architectural wonder of Machu Picchu in a trail journey experience through the Andes, the Valley of the Incas, and the jungle of Aguas Calientes to enjoy the Machu Picchu Full Day Tour.
Venture out on an epic 1 Day Machu Picchu tour from Cusco, enjoying the panoramic views on the train ride and the spectacular guided walk of the Inca citadel of Machu Picchu.
We start the train trip from the Poroy train station in Cusco to travel on the railway company that takes us to the Machu Picchu 1-Day Tour visit. Join this short vacation in Peru.
Overview
Machu Picchu Tours from Cusco 1 day Summary
CUSCO, PERU, SOUTH AMERICA, LATAM, “Latin America”
At 05:30, we start with the transfer service from the Cusco Hotel to the Ollantaytambo train station; board the train and begin the train journey through the Urubamba Valley until you reach the Machu Picchu train station located within the town of Aguas Calientes.
The Full Day Machu Picchu Tour continues with the bus service that takes us to Machu Picchu to have an excellent guided tour of the Inca citadel. In the afternoon, we return to Cusco by train to Ollantaytambo and then by private transport to your hotel in Cusco.
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Machu Picchu Tours from Cusco 1 Day Highlights
- Machu Picchu is one of the most famous tourist destinations in South America. It has been on everyone’s bucket list since its discovery by Hiram Bingham.
- Discover the wonders of Machu Picchu through our private tours. Our guides have extensive experience leading tours to Machu Picchu.
- Get ready to explore the ancient ruins of Machu Picchu, “The Lost City of the Incas,” on an unforgettable adventure!
- The Machu Picchu Train Tour is an unforgettable experience that takes you through time and space. Discover the ancient Inca city of Machu Picchu!
- Explore the wonders of Peru by train! With the Machu Picchu Train Tour, you’ll be able to see the most beautiful places in Peru.
- Machu Picchu is one of the world’s greatest archaeological sites. A sacred place of worship for the Incas. Today, it remains one of the most important destinations for tourists from around the globe.
- Discover the secrets of the ancient Incan civilization as you travel from Cusco to Machu Picchu by train.
Why You´ll love the Machu Picchu Tours from Cusco 1 day
- Explore the wonders of Peru on an unforgettable day trip from Cusco. See the Inca citadel of Machu Picchu and more!
- Discover the best places to visit in Peru during your next vacation. Find out where and what to do when you travel to Peru!
- Get ready to explore the wonders of Peru on a Machu Picchu tour from Cusco. You’ll see the famous citadel of Machu Pichu and much more!
- Machu Picchu is one of the most popular tourist destinations in South America. It’s also one of the most beautiful places on Earth.
- You don’t have to be an expert traveler to visit Machu Picchu. We’ve compiled a list of day trips from Cusco to see the Inca ruins.
Full-Day Machu Picchu from Cusco: Most travelers find Machu Picchu a unique experience. It may seem like an incomplete vacation without this trip, but visiting this World Heritage Site is an option for many. Tours vary in length from a few days to several days. We will also focus on our tour schedules with Machu Picchu, Peru; thanks to many years of private and personal tours, we want to tell you everything about a complete Machu Picchu tour. It is the most attractive option for our service.
Machu Picchu Tours from Cusco 1 day Itinerary
We invite you to read the complete description of the Machu Picchu program. We leave the city of Cusco towards the Ollantaytambo train station to board the train to cross the Andes Mountain range, descend towards the Valley of the Incas, and enter the cloud forest of Machu Picchu. Find everything related to the detailed trip to Machu Picchu with the guided tour of the Inca citadel.
PRESENTATION OF MACHU PICCHU TOURS FROM CUSCO 1 DAY
CUSCO MACHU PICCHU 1 DAY TOUR
At 05:10, we have the transfer service from the clients’ hotel to take them to the Ollantaytambo train station. The trip takes about 90 minutes to the northwest of Cusco. It is essential to leave Cusco to board the train service. It is important to mention that during the early morning, it is pretty cold, so we recommend dressing appropriately; the weather changes to a tropical climate when arriving at Machu Picchu.
Information about the train service from OLLANTAYTAMBO TO MACHU PICCHU
- Railway company: INCA RAIL
- Service route: OLLANTAYTAMBO to MACHU PICCHU
- Train class: Voyager 61
- Train departure time from Ollantaytambo train station: 07:22
- Visitors must be inside the railway premises At 06:52 – Otherwise, you will not be allowed to board the train.
- Arrival time at the Aguas Calientes train station: 08:48
Upon arrival at the Machu Picchu train station, go outside the railway facilities and meet our resident guide! He will wait for you with a sign with your name (Ken and Barbie); then the tour guide and the group of visitors go to the bus station to travel to Machu Picchu “25-minute bus ride”.
Activities in Machu Picchu
- Bus service to Machu Picchu (up and down)
- Hours of the entrance ticket to Machu Picchu: At 10:00
- Two-hour guided tour inside Machu Picchu. NOTE: NO FREE TIME according to the new regulations of the Machu Picchu Sanctuary since 2015. If you require more time, book a new entrance ticket
Enjoy an excellent guided tour inside the Inca citadel of Machu Picchu, visiting the most outstanding sites of the selected tourist circuit. Explore the spectacular panoramic views of Machu Picchu from the top of the Inca guardian’s house. Pass through the Inca gate that is still intact after 500 years that the Incas are not present in current times, observe in the quarries the technique of breaking the rocks of Machu Picchu to build the Inca citadel, take a look at the temple of the sun where there are two windows one of them projected towards the winter solstice and the other towards the summer solstice.
During the guided visit to Machu Picchu, we followed the tourist circuit to leave after Machu Picchu. The guided tour lasts approximately 02 hours between brief stops, questions, photographs, etc., and the walking pace is moderate. Even so, you must always walk cautiously since, in Machu Picchu, steps go up and down with uneven ground.
PM, board your train service to OLLANTAYTAMBO and Return to Cusco City.
Information about the train service from MACHU PICCHU TO OLLANTAYTAMBO
- Railway company: INCA RAIL
- Train Travel Route: MACHU PICCHU TO OLLANTAYTAMBO
- Class: Voyager
- Train departure time from Aguas Calientes train station: 16:12
- Travelers must be inside the train facilities At 15:42; otherwise, you will not be allowed to board the train.
- Arrival time at OLLANTAYTAMBO train station: 17:50
When you arrive at the OLLANTAYTAMBO train station, go to the waiting area where our staff will wait. Look for a sign with your name on it.” Group Name: Machu Picchu Tours from Cusco 1 day
Private transfer service from Ollantaytambo train station to Cusco “Hotel.”
Cusco Overnight: Travelers organize and reserve their hotels
Food
None
Physical Level
Easy
Walking Distance
Stroll
Hiking Time
2-hour guided tour
Min Altitude
2,065m (6,774 ft)
Max Altitude
2,430m (7,972 ft)
Map Machu Picchu Tours from Cusco 1 day
What to Bring
- You must bring your original passport to show to the train service and Machu Picchu.
- Daypack (You can store your main suitcase safely at Hotel Cusco.)
- Water bottle: “It is forbidden to introduce non-recyclable plastics in Machu Picchu; take precautions and bring reusable bottles.”
- Good sturdy shoes or walking boots
- Warm fleece jacket
- Layers of warm clothing “In Cusco, get some baby alpaca wool.”
- Hats (to protect yourself from the sun and also to keep warm)
- Rain gear, Waterproofing
- Essential Sunglasses
- High SPF sunscreen “In cream.”
- Insect repellent “In cream allowed inside the citadel; let’s conserve flora and fauna of the seventh world wonder.”
Machu Picchu Tours from Cusco 1 day Price Information
PRICES PER PERSON [U.S Dollar] 2025
Solo travel: $514
02 participants, USD 385. “Prices reduce if more people are in your group.”
03 participants, USD$340.
04 participants, USD$315.
05 participants, USD$305.
06 participants, USD$297.
07 participants, USD$289.
08 participants, USD $283.
09 participants, USD $278.
10 participants + USD 273.
Machu Picchu Tours from Cusco 1-day Upgrade
TRAIN SERVICES
Enhance Your Trip
- By PeruRail / PER PERSON
- Vistadome train (round trip): $95 per person
EXTRA TICKETS
+$75 Huayna Picchu
+$75 Montaña
+$75 RE-ENTRY TO MACHU PICCHU
DISCOUNTS
This applies to the following services
- Machu Picchu Fee: College or students$20 off
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