Guided Tours

From Cusco: Machu Picchu Day Trip

Journey through breathtaking Andean landscapes to explore Machu Picchu’s ancient ruins, guided by experts, with all tickets and transfers handled for you!

This full-day small-group tour from Cusco to Machu Picchu includes hotel pickup, scenic train rides, and all transfers for a seamless journey.

Explore Machu Picchu with a multilingual guide who brings Inca history to life, offers cultural insights, and helps capture memorable moments.

Walk through the ancient citadel, passing by the Temple of the Three Windows, Royal Quarters, and Sacred Sun Dial, as a guide paints a picture of Incan life.

Get picked up from your hotel, ride a panoramic train through the Andes, and ascend to Machu Picchu by bus for an immersive 2.5-hour guided tour.

Choose from options with or without lunch, or upgrade to a superior train option for plush seats and better views on your rail journey.

2.5-hour guided tour of Machu Picchu with entry

Pick-up from hotel in Cusco

Roundtrip AC bus transfers from Cusco to Ollantaytambo

Roundtrip standard/ superior train transfers from Ollantaytambo to Aguas Calientes (as per option selected)

Roundtrip AC bus transfers from Ollantaytambo to Machu Picchu

Expert English, Spanish, or Portuguese-speaking guide

Contemporary Peruvian lunch at Cafe Inkaterra Restaurant (as per option selected)

Tips

这些机票不能取消或改期。

What to bring

Pack a small backpack with a water bottle, hats, sunglasses, sunscreen, mosquito repellant, raincoat, energy bars, and some cash.

The trails can be uneven and slippery, so wear comfortable, non-slip, thick-sole shoes.

Carry your entry tickets and passport/ photo ID that match your reservation details for identification purposes at entry.

What's not allowed

Do not carry backpacks with a capacity greater than 20 kg. You'll have to stash them in the cloak room near entry.

Photobugs take note: tripods and selfie sticks are not allowed inside Machu Picchu.

Accessibility

Due to uneven terrain and steps, Machu Picchu isn’t fully accessible for those with mobility impairments, though some pathways have improved access.

Not suitable for travelers with heart conditions or serious medical issues.

Additional information

Infant seats are available for toddlers upon request.

Moderate fitness is required—expect uneven cobblestone paths, inclines & steps.

Arrive in Cusco at least one day before your tour to avoid last-minute delays, as tickets cannot be modified once they have been purchased.

Tickets are non-transferable and valid only for the traveler/travelers listed during booking.

Hotel pickup is available only within Cusco’s Historic Center.

Be ready in your hotel lobby or meeting point 10 minutes before pickup. Your driver will wait for 5 minutes max.

Machu Picchu visits are strictly regulated—you may only stay inside for the guided tour.

Choose your date and time carefully when booking. Once purchased, tickets cannot be modified or canceled.

Strollers are not allowed. Only baby carriers are permitted to ensure smooth passage through the site.

Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.

Please display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID during the pick-up.

Hotel Transfers

This ticket includes hotel pickups and drop-offs anywhere from the Cusco's historic city center.

In the next step of booking, please specify the name and address of your hotel.

On the day of your tour, please report at your hotel lobby 10-15 min prior to your scheduled departure.

If your hotel does not have a lobby, please wait at the entrance of the hotel.