Machu Picchu Day Trip from Cusco - Book online at Civitatis.com

Name: Machu Picchu Day Trip
Brand: Civitatis
Price: 331.74 USD
Rating: 9.1 (680 reviews)

The best place I have ever visited so far!!

Lucía

Machu Picchu is one of the New Seven Wonders of the World, and an unmissable sight for anyone visiting Peru. On this day trip from Cusco, you'll discover its majesty and mystical power...

Details

Duration

14 hours.

Language

The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in English and Spanish.

Included

Hotel pickup and drop–off
Roundtrip tickets on the panoramic train Vistadome/The 360º or Expedition/Voyager
Transport by bus from Aguascalientes to Machu Picchu
English–speaking guide to Machu Picchu
Ticket to the Machu Picchu archaeological site

Not included

Food and drinks

When to book

You can book up to 1 day 12 hours in advance if there are any seats left. Book now and guarantee your spot.

Supporting documents

Electronic voucher. Have it on your phone.

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible. This must be indicated in the reservation.

Sustainability

All services meet our

Pets

Not allowed.

Frequently asked questions

If you have other questions, contact us

Cancellations

If you cancel 30 days before the day of the activity, we will refund you 82%. If you cancel 3 days before the day of the activity, we will refund you 50%. Any cancellations after this or no-shows on the day will not be refunded.

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Reviews of our customers

9.1

Exceptional 12,070 Travelers·680 reviews

May 14, 2024
Anonymous
Jamaica
My experience in Machu Picchu was wonderful. However, it's important to note that it will be a long day, with the majority of the time spent in transi...
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August 2, 2021
Amanda Mintra
Zürich, Switzerland
The activity was good but more as you imagine it to be like, if you visit a touristic spot. They have quite strange rules there, like you couldn't use...
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May 20, 2025
Lucía
Spain
The best place I have ever visited so far!!
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August 12, 2024
Dalmiro
Los Angeles, United States
Ruth was amazing
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March 31, 2024
Andres
Caracas, Venezuela
An excellent trip, long but highly recommended, the guide Sayid was excellent and very attentive. A little confusion upon arrival at the train station...
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January 26, 2024
Anonymous
United Kingdom
Everything was great. Bus journeys / transfers all very Straightforward. Amazing train ride. Machu Pichu every bit as stunning as in all the pictures ...
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January 8, 2024
Mohamed
United Kingdom
Our guide Darcy was great. The whole process was very organised by agency Peru Andes Tours. Also dealing with civitatis was great, they responded ver...
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November 27, 2023
Anonymous
Germany
Well organised, on time and great tour guide! Had a wonderful time!
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August 22, 2023
Evelina
Sweden
Everything went smoothly and it was a great experience.
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May 8, 2023
Jose Caro
United States
Miss Paola, was very kind, attentive, gave excellent service.
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Machu Picchu is one of the New Seven Wonders of the World, and an unmissable sight for anyone visiting Peru. On this day trip from Cusco, you'll discover its majesty and mystical power...

Machu Picchu Day Trip

Having picked you up from your hotel, we'll make our way to the train station, from where we'll make our way to Machu Picchu.

This train journey is one of the biggest surprises you'll encounter in Peru: the 112 kilometres (70 miles) and 1.5 hours fly by, as the glass-roofed train cuts a swathe through the unforgettable landscapes of rural Peru. Green-topped mountains, babbling brooks, and perhaps the occasional llama!

Once we arrive in Aguas Calientes, we'll take a 25 to 30-minute bus journey to the highest point on the mountain, where the Machu Picchu citadel can be found. Your first glimpse of this ancient Inca settlement is sure to stay with you forever.

In Machu Picchu, we'll take a guided tour lasting 2.5 hours so you can immerse yourself in the history, legends and secrets of the Inca citadel. We'll tour the narrow streets of the settlement, visit points of interest like the House of the Guardian, and take you back in time to the glory of the Incan empire.

With your camera full of photos, we'll take the bus back down to the village of Aguas Calientes. Here, you'll have between 2 and 5 hours of free time to have lunch and continue admiring the scenery before taking the train back up. The amount of free time you have will be dependent on the time we enter Machu Picchu and the return train times on the day of our tour.

Then, once back in Cusco, we'll take you back to your hotel by bus.

Panoramic Train

The excursion takes place on panoramic trains with enormous windows and a glass roof. Travelling on these trains makes you feel almost as though you're flying. You have the option to travel in economy class (Expedition or Voyager train) or first class (Vistadome The 360º train).

Pickup Point

Pickup is at the indicated time from hotels in the historic center of Cusco. In case your accommodation is not in the center, we'll meet you at the door of the Cathedral, in Plaza de Armas.

We'll confirm the exact pickup time, as it varies according to the availability of the trains.

Departure Stations & Duration

Trains to and from Cusco can operate from either Poroy station (30 minutes from Cusco) or Ollantaytambo station (1 hour and 30 minutes from Cusco), depending on availability. During the rainy season (December to March) the Poroy station is closed, so we'll go to Ollantaytambo by bus. We'll send you an email once the booking is confirmed, which includes the exact hotel pickup time and the station from which you'll take the train.

The duration of the transfers will vary depending on the boarding station. The journey between Poroy and Aguas Calientes takes around 4 hours, and the journey between Ollantaytambo and Aguas Calientes takes 1.5 hours.

Important Info

Please note that if the activity is canceled due to strikes or in the event of unfavorable weather conditions, you'll be offered an alternative date for the tour. If it can't be rescheduled, you'll be refunded the full amount of the activity, except for the entrance fee to Machu Picchu (approx. 200PEN), which is non-refundable.

Occasionally, due to high demand, tickets to Machu Picchu may be sold out. In this case, we would offer you an alternative route. Using the following links, you can consult the map of the regular route and the alternative route that we would follow in the event of not finding availability:

Route Info

Depending on the availability of the tour, different routes through Machu Picchu will be available. However, you should keep in mind that all the points mentioned in the itinerary will be visited, but the order of the itinerary may vary depending on the route. Below, you can see the different regular routes:

Last-Minute Day Trip

If you can't find availability for the dates you want, you can also book a last-minute 2 or 3-day trip to Machu Picchu. It's an excellent option to make the most of your time in Machu Picchu!

Machu Picchu is one of the New Seven Wonders of the World, and an unmissable sight for anyone visiting Peru. On this day trip from Cusco, you'll discover its majesty and mystical power...

Machu Picchu Day Trip

Having picked you up from your hotel, we'll make our way to the train station, from where we'll make our way to Machu Picchu.

Then, once back in Cusco, we'll take you back to your hotel by bus.

Panoramic Train

Pickup Point

Pickup is at the indicated time from hotels in the historic center of Cusco. In case your accommodation is not in the center, we'll meet you at the door of the Cathedral, in Plaza de Armas.

We'll confirm the exact pickup time, as it varies according to the availability of the trains.

Departure Stations & Duration

Important Info

Route Info

Last-Minute Day Trip

If you can't find availability for the dates you want, you can also book a last-minute 2 or 3-day trip to Machu Picchu. It's an excellent option to make the most of your time in Machu Picchu!

Machu Picchu Day Trip