Discover one of the most impressive places in the world: Machu Picchu. With your tour, you will explore this world wonder in one day, surrounded by unique landscapes and ancestral energy. With an expert guide, you will learn the secrets of the Inca citadel and have time to enjoy its beauty and take amazing pictures. It's not just a destination, it's a life-changing experience. Book now and live the adventure you always dreamed of.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 9.
We begin the experience by picking you up from your hotel in Cusco, followed by a 2-hour ride to the train station in Ollantaytambo. From there, you will enjoy a beautiful panoramic train ride of 1 hour and 45 minutes to Aguas Calientes. Upon arrival, our guide will accompany you on the ascent by bus to the citadel of Machu Picchu, where you will have a 2-hour guided tour exploring its temples, squares and ancient architecture. After the tour, you will have free time to continue exploring on your own, take photos or take an optional hike to Intipunku (Sun Gate), an ancient access to the Inca Trail with spectacular views of the sanctuary. At the end, we will descend to Aguas Calientes for lunch and rest before taking the train back to Ollantaytambo. Finally, we will transfer you by private transport to your hotel in Cusco, concluding a day full of history, landscapes and mysticism.
Transfer to Ollantaytambo, a short distance from Cuzco Hotel.
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Essential Machu Picchu Full Day Tour lasts about 12 hours. The itinerary has 1 stop.
Prices start at $459 per person for this Cusco experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 5:30 AM.
Children aged 3–12 pay from $350, adults from $459. Infants go free.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Yes, pickup is offered. Transfer to Ollantaytambo, a short distance from Cuzco Hotel. Pickup points include Hotel Museo Cusco.
The experience is available in PT, EN, ES.
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 15 participants.
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 65 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Rap Travel Peru.
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This was a wonderful experience. Every detail was taken care of for my day long tour of Machu Picchu from Cusco. My guide, Carlos (at the site) could not have been better. He provided thorough information about the culture and architectural sites and even helped me navigate some tricky steps. As a solo traveler internationally for the 1st time, I appreciated the advance briefing and other communication.
Very good service and quality for the price!
We were a group of four friends, two Peruvians and two Puerto Ricans; we did the City tour, Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu, Pallay Punchu, and Rainbow Mountain (Vinincunca). They were days of very nice experiences, beautiful culture, and stunning landscapes. Our guide was Noé, and he helped us a lot by telling us more about the history of Cusco, recommending places and typical dishes, and taking very nice photos of us. We are more than grateful for your service; we will undoubtedly recommend it to our friends and family who wish to visit Cusco.
Especially I want to point out Karen! The planning and conversations were easy and everything went well! Moreover! My guide Gerky at Machu Picchu was excellent! He was one of the best guides I had in South Amerika for the last 2,5 months. He is empathic, has profound knowledge and could answer really special questions about books and documentations from the 15 th century! Thank you very much!
Dear Annette, Thank you so much for your kind words and for taking the time to share your experience with us. We are truly happy to hear that everything went smoothly during the planning process and that Karen was able to assist you effectively. She will be very pleased to know she made a positive impact on your trip. It is also wonderful to hear that your experience at Machu Picchu with Gerky was so memorable. We take great pride in working with passionate and knowledgeable guides who love sharing the history and culture of Peru. Your feedback means a lot to us and motivates our entire team to continue creating unforgettable experiences.
I want to thank you for the good organization! Especially I want to point out Karen! The planning and conversations were easy and everything went well! Moreover! My guide Gerky at Machu Picchu was excellent! He was one of the best guides I had in South Amerika! He is empathic, has profound knowledge and could answer really special questions about books and documentations from the 15 th century! Thank you very much!
Thank you so much for your kind words and for trusting us with your journey in Peru. We are delighted to hear that everything was well organized and that Karen provided you with smooth and helpful planning. She will be very happy to know she made your experience easier and more enjoyable. It is also wonderful to know that your visit to Machu Picchu with Gerky was so special. We are proud to work with passionate guides like him, who truly love sharing the history and knowledge of our culture. Your feedback means a lot to our team and motivates us to continue delivering unforgettable experiences. It was a pleasure to be part of your trip, and we hope to welcome you again in Peru in the future. Warm regards, Rap Travel Team
We are tourists from Costa Rica and are delighted We did 5 different tours with RAP Travel and every day was incredibly well organized, we could not have a better experience. They always took our doubts out with great kindness, gave us the best advice and always kept in touch making us feel safe. An amazing agency to know the wonders of Cusco, Carlos and Moses showed off 😎
This was an amazing experience! I'm so glad we did the tour because the process of getting to Machu Pichu can feel overwhelming but this made it so much easier to navigate. Julio was an incredible guide and really made our experience next level! Absolutely recommend this tour and this company!
Thank you for appreciating our efforts. We do it with the greatest desire to bring joy and satisfaction to each and every one of you, our friends. From us, you take all the love and affection. See you soon! The Family, RAP TRAVEL PERU
Very good agency Rap travel is always on the lookout for its tourists, we did some tours with them both in Arequipa and Cusco and in the shrine of machupicchu. They took care of all transport, Friday and guides in addition to Transfer from the hotel to the airport and vice versa. I recommend this agency as they have always been professional and correct with the tours they have organized me.
Que lindo comentario de tu parte Patricia! Nosotros encantados de poder haber cumplido el sueño de visitar Perú y siempre con la calidad y calidez que tenemos. Esperamos su pronto regreso! Atte, La Familia RAP Travel Perú
We used the services of RAP Travel and they were fantastic from start to finish. They picked up my large team of 16 people from the Cusco airport and assisted us with all our travel needs. From taking us 3 hours south to Tinta for 3 days to an all day excursion to Machu Picchu, to a wonderful hotel stay at Saska Boutique in Cusco and then back to the airport after 5 days. I highly recommend their services. Carlos, Alberto and Rodolfo will take great care of you.
Thank you so much for your kind words and for trusting RAP Travel with your amazing group experience! 🙌 It was truly a pleasure to assist your team throughout your stay — from the airport pickup in Cusco to your time in Tinta, the unforgettable Machu Picchu excursion, and your stay at Saska Boutique. We’re especially happy to hear that Carlos, Alberto, and Rodolfo made a great impression — they’re passionate about what they do, and your satisfaction means everything to us. Thank you again for your recommendation! We’d love to welcome you and your team back to Peru anytime. 🇵🇪✨ Warm regards, The RAP Travel Team
The service of the agency is great, I thank especially Luiz who offered support and care whenever I needed, removing all the doubts and sharing many tips! I did the tour of the CITY tour, Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu, were three excellent days!!! I could appreciate and know a lot about the local culture, which rich! The guides have a lot of knowledge and shared everything with the group, with a lot of enthusiasm and joy!!! I love and recommend!!!
Muito obrigado pelas suas palavras tão carinhosas! 😊 Ficamos muito felizes em saber que você aproveitou cada momento do City Tour, do Vale Sagrado e de Machu Picchu — são experiências únicas, e é um prazer para nós poder compartilhá-las com viajantes como você. Luiz manda um grande abraço e agradece pelo reconhecimento! Nosso time de guias também ficará muito feliz em saber que fizeram a diferença com seu conhecimento e entusiasmo. Esperamos te receber novamente aqui no Peru para continuar explorando juntos essa terra tão rica em cultura e natureza! 🇵🇪✨ Com carinho, Equipe RAP Travel
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Essential Machu Picchu Full Day Tour | 12 hours | 5.0 (65) | $459 | |
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