Machu Picchu Day Trip from Cusco
Description
Local experts for an easy way to visit Machu Picchu with a special cancellation poliy, all details are arranged: ticket train on premium departures from/to Machu Picchu, bus on shift to go up and down the citadel, morning shift entrance fee, and expert local guide. Feel the energy, hear the stories and history of one of the most attractive places over the World. VIPAC refund cancellation Policy: if you cancel your booking before 20 days of the tour departure, we will refund 80% of the total amount. Cancellations with less than 20 days prior of the tour departure are non refundable in 100%. Due to high demand of visitors to Machu Picchu and limited capacity, we suggest to book 60 days prior. Last minute bookings, less than 60 days, can be booked on midday and afternoon shifts.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Cusco Hotel Pickup and Transfer to Train Station Begin your adventure with a pickup from your hotel in Cusco, followed by a transfer to the train station.
Train Journey to Aguas Calientes Enjoy a scenic 1.5-hour train ride, where you can choose between various train options, such as the Expedition, Vistadome, Executive Class 360, or Voyager, each offering unique ways to take in the beautiful landscapes. Once you arrive at Aguas Calientes station, board a small bus to begin your journey up the winding road to Machu Picchu.
Discover the awe-inspiring ruins of Machu Picchu, known as the Lost City of the Incas, with its terraces, shrines, steps, and urban areas, while your expert guide walks you through the historic site. There will be time to be alone and fully embrace this magnificent wonder of the world, letting this once in a lifetime experience set in.
After your exploration, head back to Aguas Calientes station to board the train for your return trip to Cusco.
Relax and enjoy the scenic train journey back to Cusco, where your day concludes with a transfer to your hotel.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
This activity includes roundtrip transfer from your hotel, apartment or your house.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- MANDATORY: The Authority of Machu Picchu asks full name, passport number, date of birth, nationality details to issue the admission ticket.
- The admission ticket of Machu Picchu is NOT REFUNDABLE and date changes or amendments are NOT accepted. *If you need to change your visit date, you will need to purchase a new entrance ticket.
- Due to high demand and limited entrances to the citadel, VIPAC will issue your admission ticket on trail 2 as a priority. If it is not available, trail 3 or 1 will be provided, after prior coordination with the passenger before issuance.
- Machu Picchu Admission ticket and train tickets are included in this tour. Our sales team will send them 72 hour after paid.
- Shifts entry by hours from 6 am to 3 pm. Our shared tour considers 9 am, 10 am and 11 am shifts. If the shifts are not available, we will open a new shared tour in the next hour available. Our staff will inform you for acceptance.
- Travelers must arrive to Cusco city at least one day before Machu Picchu day tour. The authority of Machu Picchu do not accept travel date ammends of admission ticket.
- This shared tour could have a waiting time of up to 40 minutes to start the tour, depending on Machu Picchu shift time and train timetable avaliability.
- One day before the company's staff will contact the travelers to send the pick-up time through Viator or Tripadvisor experiences extranet.
- For weather reasons, from January to March, all excursions departs on bimodal service (Bus from Cusco to Ollantaytambo & train from Ollantaytambo to Machu Picchu.
- The guided tour inside Machu Picchu takes around 2h 30m following a delimited trail.
- Machu Picchu has two seasons. Rainy season from December to March. Dry season, the rest of the year.
- VIPAC is not responsible for flight cancellations or delays. We recommend arriving in Cusco one day before the scheduled tour date."
- Machu Picchu has implemented new visitor circuits, with three main routes with specific differences to distribute passengers in various areas. These changes are intended to improve the visitor experience and preserve the integrity of the archaeological site. The circuit with route 2 will be given as priority and if it is not available, the options of taking circuit 3B or circuit 1B will be informed so that you can confirm your decision before the tickets are issued.
- Remember that, if you are a Peruvian national, you must have a valid National Identity Document (DNI) in order to be able to issue your ticket to Machu Picchu. In addition, this document must be sent through the corresponding platform and presented on the day of the visit. The system does not allow the issuance of tickets with a passport for Peruvian citizens.
- The option to take the Panoramic Circuit 1 tour from the moment you enter the Citadel of Machu Picchu can be extended for a maximum of 2 hours.
Reviews(1,693)
Highly recommend Viator! Our one day trip to Machu Picchu was phenomenal! An entire team took care of us from beginning to end - providing detailed tour information, staff we could message with questions, transportation, and a guide through the Citadel. Everyone was knowledgeable, professional and super welcoming. Can’t wait for our next Viator adventure in Peru!
My parents and I traveled by train, and we were provided with clear instructions and guidance throughout the journey since it was a long trip. The train itself was very comfortable, with spacious seating, snacks, beautiful scenic views, and even a live dance performance on board. Upon arriving at Machu Picchu, we had a private guide, which made the experience even better. We were able to ask questions freely, learn in depth about the site, and take plenty of photos without feeling rushed.
We did the Panoramic Tour with the Voyager train. The transportation portion of the trip was through Inca Rail, and a local guide met us for the tour of Machu Picchu. Machu Picchu itself was absolutely incredible, and the train ride was comfortable and enjoyable. Our guide was friendly and did a great job helping us take photos, but we felt the historical information and overall tour experience were lacking, especially considering the cost of the excursion. Had we known what to expect, we likely would have booked the train and Machu Picchu tickets separately and hired our own guide. That said, the destination itself is truly a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Machu Picchu is breathtaking, and we highly recommend visiting this wonder of the world.
The day was absolutely amazing. Our guide made the experience incredible. He was so knowledgeable and we learned so much that day. He made the trip!!!
This was a fantastic experience and my tour guide Edgar was fantastic. The logistics to and from Cusco to Machu Picchu was impeccable, communication great and my knowledgeable and "connected" tour guide Edgar made this day extremely memorable and enjoyable. The tour was well worth it and highly recommended.
Receive my own personal guide Paul who is very informative about the history of machu picchu. Learn that circuit one only allows you to climb the adjacent peak.To get the picturesque view of all Machu pichu. Circuit 2 allows you to actually tour the inside of the citadel itself and circuit 3 allows you to tour the base of the citadel and possibly climb to the top of the tallest peak with a structure on it. The train ride was just about as entertaining, both to the destination and back with bands, dance parties. Traditional masked dancers, and even a fashion show!
This tour was phenomenal. Our pick up was on time. We rode the a vista dome train with live entertainment and snacks. We had guides meeting us to make sure we made our connections. Machu Picchu was unbelievable! We had perfect weather and the most amazing guide. Hector was very patient with me due to a bout of altitude sickness. We took so many pictures. He was very helpful, fun and knowledgeable. It’s a day we will never forget. Take this tour!
Seeing one of the modern 7 wonders of the world was worth it. VIPAC takes care of everything in terms of what you need to get to Machu Picchu and to enter. It was seamless. Veronica the tour guide was friendly and knowledgeable. Make sure you bring your passport and some cash for breakfast, lunch, and gifts.
Very good experience, the guide was very kind, and the coordination was very organized; it is a great option if you want to worry less about logistics. We did circuit 1, and it has spectacular views; highly recommended.
We were picked up on time (the driver was already in our hotel lobby) and the process was explained to us in detail. The private guide Abraham was very nice and shared a lot about Inca history. All in all, highly recommended; we lacked nothing.
