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Private Machu Picchu day trip from Cusco

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Description

Join our full-day tour from Cusco to the breathtaking Machu Picchu. Travel through stunning Andean landscapes to explore the Lost City of the Incas with expert guides. Discover Machu Picchu's famous Temple of the Sun. Experience the magic of ancient ruins set against misty mountains—a photographer's dream and a once-in-a-lifetime adventure. This easy and unforgettable trip to one of the Seven Wonders of the World is perfect for history buffs and nature lovers alike. Don’t miss out! HIGHLIGHTS: • The tour starts and ends at your hotel. • Scenic bus ride across the Andes from Cusco to Ollantaytambo. • Visit a legendary Inca lost city. • Expert native tour guides. • Round-trip train tickets. • Return to Cusco on the same day.

Tour Options

Private Machu Picchu day trip from Cusco
  • Pickup included

Itinerary

720 min

We will start the tour from your hotel in Cusco around 4:00 AM, depending on the final train schedule. We'll drive to Ollantaytambo, where you'll embark on a 1.5-hour train ride to Machu Picchu Pueblo. Upon arrival in Aguas Calientes, your private tour guide will be waiting for you and will give you some free time to explore the town. Later, we'll head to the bus for a 30-minute drive to Machu Picchu citadel. Once at Machu Picchu and past the checkpoint, you'll enjoy a 2 to 3-hour guided tour by your tour guide. You will explore the best of Machu Picchu with a exclusive Private tour guide. After the tour, you'll have additional free time to explore Machu Picchu independently. Once finished, you'll take the bus back to Aguas Calientes for lunch (not included). Afterwards, board the Expedition train back to Ollantaytambo, enjoying the stunning landscape along the way. In Ollantaytambo, a private van will take you back to Cusco, dropping you off at your hotel around 7.30 pm."

Highlights

Round-trip transportation from Cusco to Ollantaytambo train station
Roundtrip transportation to and from your hotel
Entry ticket & Professional guide for Machu Picchu
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Round Trip Expedition Train
Bus up and down to Machu Picchu

What's included

Included
Round-trip transportation from Cusco to Ollantaytambo train station
Roundtrip transportation to and from your hotel
Entry ticket & Professional guide for Machu Picchu
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Round Trip Expedition Train
Bus up and down to Machu Picchu
Not included
Food and drinks
Gratuities

Pickup Locations & Times

We also pick up from AirBnB's and any other locations inside Cusco city. Wait at the lobby of your hotel at 4:00 am

Traveller Ratings

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Important Information

  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
  • Passport name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants
  • A current valid passport is required on the day of travel

Reviews(127)

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90vasilikig
August 20, 2026
Guided tour to Machu Piccu

Samuel, our tour guide, was very informative and willing to answer to every question we had.Our overall experience at Machu Piccu was amazing.You can’t come to Peru and miss this experience.

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905ajayd
August 18, 2026
Machu Picchu day trip from Cusco with TreXperience

Short review - The whole experience with TreXperience was as smooth and hassel free as I could have imagined. It was a very pleasant experience all done very professionally by the team. Detailed review - We reached out to them two months ahead of our travel and they secured the best available Machu Picchu circuit ticket then. They secured all the other tickets for us as well: the train tickets between Ollantaytambo and Machu Picchu railway station, and the bus tickets between Machu Picchu railway station and Machu Picchu itself. They of course organised the transfer between the hotel and Ollantaytambo railway station. The tickets were sent via mail and WhatsApp the day before the journey. The printed tickets were also handed to us at the start of the journey. There was a person at each checkpoint guiding you to the right location while getting to Machu Picchu. No time was wasted from our side trying to figure out how to get there. Communication was done on the go over WhatsApp during the journey. Our guide, Samuel, was awesome. The meeting point and time was clearly communicated. He queued for us so that we didn’t have to stand for a long time to enter the site. Fluent in English, Sam gave us great insight into the history of the place and answered all our questions. He knew all the right places to take the photos from and helped us a lot with taking photos as well. Machu Picchu was amazing! Well worth the title of a wonder of the world. The return journey was not supervised but it was easy as we had already been given the drill on the way to Machu Picchu in the morning.

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OneCarryOn
August 10, 2026
Great Day at Circuit 2

Samu was a great guide. He was prompt, provided helpful information about Machu Picchu and was patient with my 6 year old daughter. He sent us nice pictures and knew exactly where to go for beautiful shots of Machu Picchu. Weather was great, and for Circuit 2 we spent about 2h inside. He also helped us navigate the bus and other logistics. Thanks Samu!

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T6415SCmirkom
August 8, 2026
Magical

Experience wonderful. Once in a lifetime. Admission fee high, butI guess there is reason for it. Length of visit perfect.

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Scenic219657
August 3, 2026
Private Tour at Machu Picchu

We had a great time with Samuel. He met us at our hotel to guide us to the bus terminal and through the entrance process. Samuel is very knowledgeable and was able to share history of Machu Picchu and answer my questions with ease. He is a good photographer and took great photos for our family. We had a great time with him. Highly recommended!

Operator response

Dear Scenic219657, Thank you for sharing your experience with us. We are happy to know that you enjoyed your private Machu Picchu tour with Samuel. We truly appreciate your kind words about his knowledge, guidance, and photography skills. We are glad he helped make your family’s visit even more memorable. Thank you for choosing TreXperience. We hope to welcome you back to Peru soon. Best regards, Josselyn

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karenlouisegillespie
August 3, 2026
Fantastic experience!!

My friends and I had a fantastic experience visiting Machu Picchu with Trexperience! Everything was really well organised, from the bus and train to the communication beforehand, which made the whole trip so easy and enjoyable. We were also lucky to have amazing weather and incredible views. The highlight was definitely our guide, Samuel. He was so friendly, patient and knowledgeable, and his passion for Machu Picchu and Inca history really came across. He answered all of our questions and made the experience even more memorable. Highly recommend!

Operator response

Dear karenlouisegillespie, Thank you for sharing your wonderful experience with us. We are very happy to know that your private Machu Picchu day trip was so enjoyable and well organized. We truly appreciate your kind words about Samuel. We are glad that his knowledge, patience, and passion for Machu Picchu helped make your visit even more memorable. Thank you for choosing TreXperience. We hope to welcome you back to Peru for another unforgettable adventure. Best regards, Josselyn

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M9304FFkatem
August 3, 2026
Samuel is the best guide

Samuel was the most wonderful guide. We could not have asked for any better. His passion and knowledge was outstanding. Thank you for making our Machu Picchu experience unforgettable.

Operator response

Dear M9304FFkatem, Thank you for sharing your experience. We are happy to know that Samuel made your Machu Picchu visit unforgettable. We truly appreciate your kind words about his passion and knowledge. We hope to welcome you back to Peru soon. Best regards, Josselyn

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lilysafia
August 1, 2026
Superb guide - Samu!

We loved having Samu as our guide to Machu Picchu. We are a family of five of varying ages, and we all thought he was great. He was professional, punctual and well-organised and got the right balance of providing insightful information and answering questions and giving us space and time to wander ourselves. Samu’s English was superb, and put our non-existent Spanish to shame. He understood exactly how much detail to provide, and was clearly knowledgeable - he has taken groups on 3000 visits to Machu Picchu, and evidently knows what he’s talking about! Samu has travelled extensively and his approach was very accessible to a ‘western’ audience, including his sense of humour. He was friendly, polite and respectful, and we very much enjoyed his company. The 5.15am start was just right so we could visit Machu Picchu in peace, and the sun rose and skies cleared about half an hour into the visit - great weather! I would absolutely recommend Samu as a guide - you won’t go wrong.

Operator response

Dear lilysafia, Thank you for sharing your wonderful experience with us. We are very happy to know that your private Machu Picchu visit with your family was such a memorable day. We truly appreciate your kind words about Samu. We are glad that his knowledge, professionalism, and friendly approach helped make the experience enjoyable for everyone in your family. Thank you for recommending TreXperience. We hope to welcome you back to Peru for another unforgettable adventure. Best regards, Josselyn

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174rs
July 30, 2026
Very nice visit despite the crowds

Thank you for the kindness and the great explanations. Very nice moment.

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philipsE5561MM
July 30, 2026
An amazing time with a great guide.

It was an amazing day, absolutely stunning views and our guide was a wealth of knowledge. Samuel took wonderful pictures for us and made sure each one was perfect. We were very very happy with the service and Machu Picchu was breathtaking. These are the pictures Samuel took for us.

Operator response

Dear philipsE5561MM, Thank you for sharing your experience with us. We are delighted to know that you enjoyed your private Machu Picchu day trip and the stunning views. We truly appreciate your kind words about Samuel and are happy that his knowledge and photography helped make your visit even more memorable. Thank you for choosing TreXperience. We hope to welcome you back to Peru soon. Best regards, Josselyn

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