This one-day trip to Machu Picchu from Cusco offers a seamless journey to one of the most iconic landmarks in the world. After an early morning pickup, enjoy a scenic train ride along the picturesque Urubamba River to Aguas Calientes. Upon arrival, a professional guide will lead a comprehensive 2 to 2.5-hour tour of the ancient citadel, exploring key sites such as the Temple of the Sun and the Intihuatana stone. After the tour, take some time to explore Aguas Calientes and enjoy lunch at your leisure. The day concludes with a return train journey and evening arrival back in Cusco. - Early hotel pickup in Cusco for a smooth start to your day - Scenic train ride along the Urubamba River to Aguas Calientes - 2 to 2.5-hour guided tour of Machu Picchu’s main highlights - Designed for small groups for an intimate and personalized experience
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From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 6.
Your adventure begins with a convenient hotel pickup in Cusco and a comfortable transfer to the train station.
Board your selected train service – Expedition, Vistadome, 360° Executive Class, or Voyager – and enjoy an unforgettable 1.5-hour ride through the Andes, passing rivers, valleys, and breathtaking mountain landscapes.
Upon arrival in Aguas Calientes, a short bus ride will take you up the winding road to the entrance of Machu Picchu.
Guided Tour of Machu Picchu (Approx. 3 hours) Explore the majestic Machu Picchu, the legendary Lost City of the Incas. Walk through its terraces, temples, shrines, stairways, and urban sectors while your expert guide reveals the history and mysteries of this UNESCO World Heritage Site. Depending on the circuit selected at the time of booking (1, 2, or 3), you will follow the designated route and immerse yourself in this once-in-a-lifetime experience. After the guided tour, you’ll also have free time to enjoy the citadel at your own pace.
From Machu Picchu to Aguas Calientes After your guided visit to Machu Picchu, you will return to Aguas Calientes either by bus or on foot, depending on the program you have reserved. If your package includes lunch, you will enjoy it at a local restaurant in Aguas Calientes. If lunch is not included, you will have free time to choose from the many restaurants available in town.
From Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo After lunch, you will board your train back to Ollantaytambo at the scheduled time. The train journey takes approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes, with the service depending on the train option you selected at the time of booking.
From Ollantaytambo to Cusco Upon arrival at Ollantaytambo station, our transfer staff will be waiting for you according to your train schedule. From there, you will travel comfortably back to Cusco (approx. 1 hour 45 minutes to 2 hours). Drop-off will be at your hotel or, depending on accessibility, at the nearest point to your accommodation.
We can pick you up from any hotel located in the city center, as well as from Airbnb accommodations within the central area. To organize the exact pick-up location, please make sure to contact us 24 hours before the tour.
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All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
One Day Train Trip to Machu Picchu from Cusco lasts about 12–15 hours. The itinerary has 7 stops.
Prices start at $359 per person for this Cusco experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There are 9 booking options, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 4:00 AM, 6:00 AM, and 8:00 AM.
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Yes, pickup is offered. We can pick you up from any hotel located in the city center, as well as from Airbnb accommodations within the central area. To organize the exact pick-up location, please make sure to contact us 24 hours before the tour. Pickup points include Hotel El Alamo Ejecutivo & Spa, Hotel Wanakawri.
The experience is available in EN, ES.
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 10 participants.
Specialized infant seats are available
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Travellers rate it 4.3 out of 5 across 19 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Haku Travel.
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What a nice tour. We were the first to enter the site early in the morning. When you think about what the Incas built in this remote place at the time with their resources, it is exceptional. A must-do during your trips to Peru! Sandra and Yves
Tour guide Osman was great and I had a good experience. One thing that was odd was the company had to send me two different entrance tickets, one for 6am and later one for 10am and this caused some confusion.
We booked this service for circuit 2 four months in advance. Two months after the purchase they contacted us indicating that they did not have availability, they offered us circuit one and we accepted it. The day before the visit to Machu Picchu, they indicated to us that they did not have the tickets either. Thanks to this agency, on September 10 instead of being at Machu Picchu, we were taking a tour of the Cusco tourist police station and Indecopi to file a complaint for fraud. 11 days have passed and they still have not refunded the money nor have they communicated with us. In addition to this, several people directly in Cusco who work at other agencies that carry out these types of visits indicated to us that the price we paid Haku Travel was exorbitant since we paid double what it actually costs. The reviews for this company on Google are terrible and we were scammed by them.
Excellent service! Everything on time! Great tour of Machu Picchu! Highly recommend!! Machu Picchu is amazing!
Everything was wrong. The agency changed the circuits, claiming there was no availability despite them being confirmed well in advance. Although he was communicating, he made changes to what was initially contracted the whole time, and what was finally offered was what he thought, not what I wanted. I decided not to take the tour in the end. I do not recommend it at all. An agency with no seriousness or respect for the client. I am waiting for a full refund of my money and I had to go to the tourism police in Peru, who contacted them. I hope they can receive an exemplary sanction so they do not harm anyone else.
Sensational and unforgettable trip, it delivers everything it promises, from the pickup at the hotel to the return, thank you very much, Machu Picchu is sensational.
We never took the trip, they canceled our reservation because they never provided the tour and we didn't take it either, the agency does not take responsibility, they don't answer us, and they don't want to refund our money.
The company made the impossible happen, with little planning time put us in the circuit we wanted, high-quality support made by Elmer, always solving doubts and with good availability. About Machu Picchu I think that dispense comments, but I wanted to praise the guide Samuel who knew a lot about the local history, the best roads and places for photos.
Dear Rafa, Thank you very much for sharing your experience with us. We are truly happy to know that you enjoyed your Machu Picchu tour and that, even with limited planning time, our team was able to arrange everything so you could experience the circuit you wanted. It is also wonderful to hear that Elmer was able to support you throughout the process and provide clear and helpful assistance. We especially appreciate your kind words about our guide Samuel. We are glad to know that his knowledge of local history and his guidance through the best routes and photo spots made your visit even more special. Your feedback means a lot to our entire team, and we will be sure to share your comments with both Elmer and Samuel as motivation to continue delivering excellent service. We hope to welcome you again in Peru for another unforgettable experience.
What an amazing experience!!!! It is difficult to get to Machu Picchu from the airport. You need a taxi, train, and bus. They made it manageable and were very professional and thoughtful. They provided us a place to rest while we waited for our tour. They are excellent and effective communicators. We knew exactly what was next and they reassured us by calling and texting. Someone was already waiting for us at each stop. Bryan, our tour guide, was wonderful, knowledgeable, and friendly. Circuit 2 was incredible. Once in a lifetime experience. Since it was my first time in Cusco, I really appreciated the exceptional service I received from the staff. Worth every penny.
Everything was well organized from the pickup at our hotel in Cusco in the morning to the drop off at our hotel at night.
Dear Denis, Thank you very much for sharing your feedback. We are delighted to hear that you had a smooth and well-organized experience on your Machu Picchu one-day trip. It is great to know that everything, from the hotel pickup in Cusco to your return in the evening, was handled efficiently and made your journey comfortable. Your kind words are greatly appreciated and encourage our team to continue delivering well-coordinated and reliable experiences for all our travelers. We hope to welcome you again in Peru for another unforgettable adventure.
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