Machu Picchu Day Trip from Cusco: Full-Day Guided Tour
Description
Our Day trip to Machu Picchu from Cusco is a beautiful way to see one of the World's New Seven Wonders. Happy Gringo offers you your best opportunity to visit this marvel of South America and the whole Earth. Machu Picchu Day Trip lets you experience the spectacular Citadel of Machu Picchu in just one day with a local tour operator. On our comfort service Machu Picchu Day Trip from Cusco, you’ll see the breathtaking Cloud City of Machupicchu with roundtrip train tickets to Cusco. You will also have a guided tour of the citadel and enjoy a delicious complimentary lunch at Machu Picchu Pueblo. The Machu Picchu Inca Sanctuary Day Trip lasts around 14 hours; our Machu Picchu one-day tour leaves every day at 4:30 am. We return to Cusco around 19:00 on Voyager or Expedition tourist trains, and our service is DOOR TO DOOR. Note—the Machu Picchu ticket and circuit are provided according to availability. We recommend booking your trip months in advance to get the best circuit.
Tour Options
Itinerary
At 4:30 a.m., we will pick you up from your hotel and transfer you by van to the Ollantaytambo train station for 1 hour and 30 minutes, where you will board the train to Machu Picchu. (You need to be ready 20 minutes before the van departs).
We will travel by train to Machu Picchu town or Aguas Calientes (the village has two names) between 06:40 am and 7:20 a.m. and enjoy the landscapes surrounding the entrance. (We need to be there 30 minutes before the train departs).
Upon arrival in Machu Picchu town, our transfer will wait for us to get directions, and then we will take the bus to the Inca citadel. At the end of the excursion in this place, we can also enjoy lunch in a local restaurant. Note 1: once we arrive at the village, we take the bus for 30 minutes to the citadel. Note 2: After visiting Machu Picchu's citadel, you return to Aguas Calientes town, where you have one hour extra to enjoy lunch.
On arrival at Machu Picchu, you'll board a bus to the citadel for 30 minutes and a two-hour walking tour that explores ancient stairways, delicate carvings, and spectacular views. Afterward, enjoy some independent time to snap pictures or relax, finishing the day with the beautiful return journey to Cusco.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
We have a meeting point if you are far from the city center (Plaza Regocijo close to our office).
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(738)
The communication wasn’t the best but the guide and various drivers were incredible. They made sure to be seen and followed up a ton the day of the trip. The views and history were phenomenal
Mauro was an excellent guide. Many thanks to him for all the support and historical explanations of one of the wonders of the modern world.
One in a lifetime experience. If you like traveling, Mach Pichu is a must because of its breathtaking views. Our tour guide Mauro is very knowledgeable and made this experience very unforgettable. He even went the extra mile taking good pictures and he was very friendly and patient.
We spent more than 2 hours at the entrance of Machu Pichu because the tourist agency did not send tickets with expired schedules. The local guide that solved the problem. We sent messages to the operator, but it took her hours to respond. Of all the tours and tours we did (and were many), this service was the worst, and could be classified as absurd and offensive to the consumer.
Olá, caro Alexandre, Agradecemos por compartilhar sua experiência! Lamentamos muito que sua visita a Machu Picchu tenha começado com esse atraso e frustração, o que não condiz com o padrão de serviço que buscamos oferecer. Pedimos sinceras desculpas pelo inconveniente causado pelos horários de entrada expirados e pela longa espera na entrada. Agradecemos que o guia local tenha conseguido resolver a situação no local, mas entendemos que o atraso e a demora na resposta de nossa equipe prejudicaram sua experiência e causaram estresse desnecessário. Assumimos a responsabilidade por esse erro e tomaremos as seguintes providências: Investigação: Revisaremos nossos procedimentos de reserva e emissão de ingressos para determinar como os horários expirados foram emitidos e por que nossa resposta às suas mensagens foi tardia. Aprimoramento da comunicação: Reforçaremos nossos protocolos de atendimento ao cliente e metas de tempo de resposta para garantir que os visitantes recebam suporte oportuno, principalmente no local. Prevenção de recorrência: Adicionaremos verificações adicionais em nosso fluxo de trabalho de emissão de ingressos para garantir que todos os ingressos emitidos tenham horários de entrada válidos e que os guias sejam informados com antecedência. Se você estiver disposto, envie-nos sua referência de reserva e seu método de contato preferido (customerservice@happygringotours.com) para que possamos entrar em contato diretamente, analisar o ocorrido em detalhes e discutir uma compensação adequada pelo inconveniente. Agradecemos o tempo que você dedicou a nos informar sobre nossas falhas. Seu feedback nos ajuda a melhorar e esperamos ter a oportunidade de reconquistar sua confiança em uma futura visita. Atenciosamente, Equipe Happy Gringo!
Mauro was an amazing guide for Machu Picchu with detailed explanation of the history. He also took the best photos at the ideal look outs. The entire experience from airport pick up to the end. Frank was in contact at different check points.
Mauro was an amazing guide! He was super knowledgeable and also doubled as a videographer. I would highly recommend this tour and if you can request Mauro definitely do!
Definitely a one in a lifetime experience. I was a bit nervous at first due to some negative comments. However everything about my experience was extremely smooth. Constant communication from the company. Easy transition from hotel pick up, train tickets, Machu Picchu tickets and the return back to Cusco. I really appreciate our guide Mauro for making this an unforgettable experience.
We booked Machu Picchu day trip fron Cusco at the last minute with Happy Gringo Tours. We had an amazing time, the train was beautifil with panorámic views, the driver was very kind, our tour guide George was very knowleadgeable about the Inca history, and Machu Picchu was increíble. We highly recommend visiting Machu Picchu to everyone.
At first, things felt a little unorganized, and the communication didn’t seem fully in place. However, once you meet the person coordinating everything, the entire experience feels much more organized and well put together. From that point on, everything went smoothly, and the experience was truly wonderful. We booked our tickets only two weeks in advance, and although the price is on the higher side, the experience was absolutely worth every penny. Thank you so much for such an amazing experience.
We had an excellent experience visiting Machu Picchu, thanks to our awesome guide Mauro. Mauro shared all his knowledge of the area, the Inca and Quechua cultures and waited with us to get the most awesome view of the citadel. He walked with us through Machu Picchu Pueblo and shared more history and personal experiences he’s had on the Inca Trail. For our first time here, it has been a wonderful experience. Mauro is also an excellent photographer and videographer. We will need to come back and visit again and will definitely ask for Mauro to be our guide. Mil gracias Mauro por tan bella e informativa experiencia de Machu Picchu!!!
