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 tour operator arranged to meet us beforehand to explain everything and give us our tickets, which gave us a lot of c...

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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...

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

August 30, 2026
Laia
Spain
The tour operator arranged to meet us beforehand to explain everything and give us our tickets, which gave us a lot of confidence. The tour was specta...
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August 23, 2026
Leonardo Da Silva Almeida
São Paulo, Brazil
The experience was great, well-organized. Transportation was all right, and the tickets were arranged. Victor from the Peru Andes Top agency called us...
As a couple
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August 4, 2026
Matteo Petraccia
Italy
The organization was excellent and allowed us to have a wonderful experience without having to worry about a thing. Ronald was a fantastic guide: with...
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June 20, 2026
Sandra
Barcelona, Spain
From beginning to end, a spectacular excursion. Our guide, Ronald, made it a magical and incredibly enjoyable experience. He's also a great photograph...
As a couple
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June 17, 2026
Miguel Ribera Bertran
Barcelona, Spain
Everything went very well. Excellent coordination among all the staff. I was impressed by how smoothly the changes were handled, the service, the punc...
As a couple
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September 28, 2026
Alicia
Asturias, Spain
Excellent! We had the tour with Nadia, a true professional, attentive, and always ready to answer your questions. She narrates the history of Machu Pi...
With friends
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August 13, 2026
Patricia Felix
São Paulo, Brazil
I bought a tour with a Portuguese-speaking guide, and ended up doing a private city tour with the guide Maria. She was sensational, explained everythi...
Traveling solo
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August 3, 2026
Jaime Santana Medina
Spain
The whole organization was great, the only thing we didn't completely like was the Machu Picchu guide.
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July 20, 2026
Gabriela Belo Funari
Nova Friburgo, Brazil
Everything was wonderful, the train journey was unforgettable, and our guide in Machu Picchu was Bia! A marvelous guide, she speaks very well and was ...
Traveling solo
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July 20, 2026
Blanca
Spain
Good organization and excellent attention and explanations from the guide!
Traveling solo
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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!

9.1

Exceptional 12,070 Travelers·680 reviews

August 30, 2026
Laia
Spain
The tour operator arranged to meet us beforehand to explain everything and give us our tickets, which gave us a lot of confidence. The tour was specta...
As a couple
Is this useful?
August 23, 2026
Leonardo Da Silva Almeida
São Paulo, Brazil
The experience was great, well-organized. Transportation was all right, and the tickets were arranged. Victor from the Peru Andes Top agency called us...
As a couple
Is this useful?
August 4, 2026
Matteo Petraccia
Italy
The organization was excellent and allowed us to have a wonderful experience without having to worry about a thing. Ronald was a fantastic guide: with...
Is this useful?
June 20, 2026
Sandra
Barcelona, Spain
From beginning to end, a spectacular excursion. Our guide, Ronald, made it a magical and incredibly enjoyable experience. He's also a great photograph...
As a couple
Is this useful?
June 17, 2026
Miguel Ribera Bertran
Barcelona, Spain
Everything went very well. Excellent coordination among all the staff. I was impressed by how smoothly the changes were handled, the service, the punc...
As a couple
Is this useful?
September 28, 2026
Alicia
Asturias, Spain
Excellent! We had the tour with Nadia, a true professional, attentive, and always ready to answer your questions. She narrates the history of Machu Pi...
With friends
Is this useful?
August 13, 2026
Patricia Felix
São Paulo, Brazil
I bought a tour with a Portuguese-speaking guide, and ended up doing a private city tour with the guide Maria. She was sensational, explained everythi...
Traveling solo
Is this useful?
August 3, 2026
Jaime Santana Medina
Spain
The whole organization was great, the only thing we didn't completely like was the Machu Picchu guide.
Is this useful?
July 20, 2026
Gabriela Belo Funari
Nova Friburgo, Brazil
Everything was wonderful, the train journey was unforgettable, and our guide in Machu Picchu was Bia! A marvelous guide, she speaks very well and was ...
Traveling solo
Is this useful?
July 20, 2026
Blanca
Spain
Good organization and excellent attention and explanations from the guide!
Traveling solo
Is this useful?

Show all reviews

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