Tour Machu Picchu Full Day from Cusco
Description of the 1-Day Machu Picchu Tour
Discover Machu Picchu on a 1-day tour from Cusco, designed to help you make the most of your trip. Along the way, you’ll enjoy the stunning Andean landscapes of the Sacred Valley before arriving in the town of Aguas Calientes. From there, you’ll take the bus up to Machu Picchu for a guided tour of the most important archaeological sites within the citadel.
During your visit, you may explore sites such as the Viewpoint, the Main Plaza, the Temple of the Three Windows, the Inca Palace, the Temple of the Sun, the Temple of the Condor, and many other highlights of this Wonder of the World, depending on the assigned circuit and availability.
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Overview
- 5:30 – 6:00 a.m. approximately: Pick-up from your hotel in Cusco and ground transportation to the Ollantaytambo train station. The exact pick-up time will be confirmed according to your reserved train schedule.
- 8:00 a.m. approximately: Departure by train from Ollantaytambo to Machu Picchu Pueblo (Aguas Calientes).
- Upon arrival in Machu Picchu Pueblo, we will head to the bus station to take the bus up to the entrance of Machu Picchu. The bus ride takes approximately 30 minutes.
- 11:00 a.m. approximately: Entrance to Machu Picchu and start of the guided tour along the circuit and route indicated on your entrance ticket. The duration of the visit will depend on the assigned route and will be approximately 2 to 3 hours.
- After the guided tour, we will take the bus back down to Machu Picchu Pueblo (Aguas Calientes).
- Free time for lunch in Machu Picchu Pueblo (lunch not included).
- In the afternoon, at the time indicated on your train ticket, we will board the return train to Ollantaytambo. Train schedules may vary depending on the selected service and availability.
- Upon arrival in Ollantaytambo, we will continue by ground transportation to Cusco.
- Approximate arrival in Cusco between 8:00 and 9:00 p.m., depending on the reserved train schedule and traffic conditions.
- Transfer to your hotel in Cusco.
MACHU PICCHU 1 DAY (CUSCO – OLLANTAYTAMBO – MACHU PICCHU – OLLANTAYTAMBO – CUSCO)
The 1-day Machu Picchu tour begins at approximately 5:30 to 6:00 a.m. with pick-up from your hotel in Cusco. From there, you will travel by ground transportation to the Ollantaytambo train station, where you will board the train to Machu Picchu Pueblo (Aguas Calientes). The exact pick-up time will depend on the train service booked.
Upon arrival at the Machu Picchu Pueblo train station, our guide will be waiting for you and will accompany you to the bus station. From there, you will take an approximately 30-minute bus ride up to the entrance of Machu Picchu.
At the entrance, you must present your admission ticket and the identification document used to make the reservation. You will then begin your guided visit to Machu Picchu, following the circuit and route indicated on your entrance ticket. The sites you will be able to visit will depend on the assigned route. The guided visit lasts approximately 2 to 3 hours, depending on the corresponding circuit.
After the guided visit, you will take the bus back down to Machu Picchu Pueblo (Aguas Calientes), where you will have free time to have lunch at one of the local restaurants. Lunch is not included.
In the afternoon, you must arrive at the train station with the advance time required by the railway company to board your return train to Ollantaytambo. The departure time will depend on the train service booked.
Upon arrival at the Ollantaytambo train station, our transportation will be waiting for you to continue the journey by road to Cusco. The transfer takes approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes to 2 hours, depending on traffic conditions.
Arrival in Cusco is expected at approximately 8:00 to 9:00 p.m., depending on the train schedule and travel conditions. Finally, we will transfer you to your hotel in Cusco.

What’s Included?
Included
- Pick-up from your hotel in Cusco.
- Ground transportation from Cusco to Ollantaytambo and back to Cusco.
- Round-trip train tickets between Ollantaytambo and Machu Picchu Pueblo (Aguas Calientes).
- Round-trip bus transportation between Machu Picchu Pueblo and the entrance to Machu Picchu.
- Entrance ticket to Machu Picchu, according to the circuit and route confirmed at the time of booking.
- Professional guide during your visit to Machu Picchu.
- Transfer to your hotel in Cusco at the end of the tour.
Not Included
- Optional lunch at the Sanctuary Lodge in Machu Picchu, available upon request and subject to availability.
Recommendations to bring
- Bring the original ID or passport used to make the reservation.
- Wear comfortable, lightweight shoes with good traction.
- Bring a reusable water bottle or canteen.
- Stay hydrated throughout the excursion.
- Bring a rain jacket or poncho, especially during the rainy season.
- Wear comfortable clothing, preferably long-sleeved garments.
- Wear comfortable pants.
- Bring insect repellent.
- Use sunscreen and wear a hat for sun protection.
- Bring sunglasses.
- Bring any personal medications and other necessary personal items.
- Carry a small backpack. To enter Machu Picchu, backpacks, bags, or purses must not exceed 40 × 35 × 20 cm.
- Bring a camera or mobile phone if desired. Tripods, monopods, selfie sticks, and other stabilization or extension accessories for photography or filming are not permitted.
- Bring small-denomination cash, preferably in Peruvian soles.
- Follow the entry regulations and the list of prohibited items established for visiting Machu Picchu.
Packing List
ESSENTIAL ITEMS:
- Original Passport
- VALID STUDENT ID CARD (if booked as a student)
- Immigration card (delivered on the airport upon entering Peru)
- Good quality backpack (medium sized)
- Water storage bottle or canteen: Camelbak bottles are recommended, but all need to be sufficient to hold 1-2 litres
- Comfortable shoes, preferably light with good soles (waterproof goretex for rainy seasons)
FOR YOUR BAGGAGE:
The train has a luggage limit of 7-8 kilograms per person. We therefore recommend bringing only important and necessary items to Aguas Calientes.
- Fleece or Jumper
- Raincoat and rainpants (for rainy seasons)
- Sun hat
- Sunglasses
- Portable battery charger for your phone and cameras
TOILETRIES:
- Sunscreen
- Facial moisturizer
- Insect repellent
- Hand sanitizer
- Wet wipes
- Toilet paper
- Personal medication
- First aid kit: band-aids, moleskin, etc.
ITEMS TO TAKE INSIDE MACHU PICCHU:
We recommend taking a backpack into the citadel, however please be aware that bags of more than 25 liters will not be allowed. Larger backpacks will need be stored outside the gates of the citadel.
- Water bottle/canteen
- Sun hat
- Rain clothes
- Camera or phone camera
- Hand sanitizer
- Toilet paper & small plastic bag for waste
- Extra cash for souvenirs, drinks, and tips
Additional Information
VISTADOME TRAIN FIRST CLASS OR INCA RAIL 360º TRAIN : For an additional payment of $60 USD per person, you can upgrade your tour package to the Vistadome class train or the Inca Rail 360º train Round trip. The upgrade is subject to the availability of trains on the dates you wish to travel.
VISTADOME TRAIN
EXPEDITION TRAIN
DISCOUNTS:
* Peruvian Tourists with their valid DNI, Tourists with a passport from the Andean Community (Colombia, Ecuador and Bolivia), get a discount. “Does not apply to the Inca Trail tour”
* Foreign tourists with a student card, under 25 years old, current expiration date of the same year, get a discount.
For more information write to us by email: machupicchuviajesperu@gmail.com o al WhatsApp +51 995050803
- The hotel reservation is subject to space availability.
- The cost of the tour packages is based on a double or matrimonial room. For an individual room, an additional payment must be made.
- We can also organize a travel itinerary according to your requirements and the places you want to visit. These can be with category 3, * 4 *, and 5 * hotels.
- For more queries and information write to us by email:​machupicchuviajesperu@gmail.com
WHY CHOOSE MACHU PICCHU VIAJES PERU?
- We are a local tour operator based in Cusco with 15 years of experience as a Tour operator 100% Cusquenian Company.
- We have all the Authorizations and licensed by the Peruvian government as proof that we are an official tour operator.
- We have the Best Tour guides (Fluent in English and Spanish): We are so proud of our guides! They are highly professional, licensed and degrees by the Peruvian government and speak fluent English and Spanish. They are very knowledgeable and passionate about Incan heritage and history. Our guides are dedicated to continuous personal and professional development. They do research to ensure that you receive accurately and recognized theories in Incan and Andean cultures.
- Small groups & Personalized and High-quality service (Customized Private Tour), This fact alone sets us apart from other companies that operate departures with bigger groups.
- No hidden prices or Surprises/ We Never Pass you onto another operator as most travel agencies do here. We will depart even if you are a group of 02 persons (Departure of tours is 100% guaranteed).
- We never share services with other companies as most travel agencies do here to Minimize cost
- We are a Sustainable and eco-friendly tour company, Machu Picchu Viajes Peru has always believed that we should “give back” to the communities we pass through on our treks. Therefore, as part of our commitment to responsible tourism, we socially support and employ these communities.
- We are committed to social projects and improving living conditions for the children of Peru.
- Our dream as a locally based company is to create small personalized tours & treks strictly and only operated by local professional staff catering to Personalized and High-quality service.
- We treat our team of porters the best with a HOUSE for them to sleep in and proper equipment, wages, and health insurance for everyone
- Master Chefs The best in the Cusco region
- The food provided on our treks is the best( buffet Style and plenty of food)
- The best Camping Equipment for the Inca Trail and alternative treks (spacious tents 4 season aluminum poles tents, Eating & Cooking tents, Portable table & chairs, comfortable mattresses, and more…)
- Our tourist transports are exclusively for our services, which are completely reliable, comfortable, safe and with all the necessary authorizations.
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Where does the tour start and end?
- All ours tours begins with the pick up to the tourists at the door of their hotels “We pick up to our clients from any hotel located in the city of Cusco”, We recommend to stay close to the historical center of the city of Cusco, it will make it easier to find your hotel.
- All our tours ends at the door of the hotels, it means the tours will finish with transfer to your respective hotel located in Cusco.
How to prevent altitude sickness?
- The altitude sickness or soroche can cause you some discomfort during your visit such as dizziness, fatigue or nausea. Try to avoid alcoholic beverages and fatty foods before the visit.
- To reduce symptoms, try to acclimatize yourself one day before to the altitude of the city of Cusco. We recommend to drink infusions of coca leaf (natural plant used by the Incas) is an excellent option to avoid the actitude sickness.
How is the accommodation?
- For all the tours which include hotels. We offer hotels of 3* and 4* category, it has spacious and comfortable rooms, bathrooms, hot showers and bueffet breakfast. If the tourist like, you can change the accommodation to a better service. You just have to request it via email for an additional cost.
Which season is the best time to visit Cusco and Machu Picchu?
- The dry season months between April to December are the best time to come and visit Cusco. During those days the possibility of rain is very little, so the roads are not swampy and the landscapes can be better to enjoy and takes the best pictures. On the other hand, the months with the most rain are January, February and March.
What are the coldest months in Cusco Peru?
- The coldest season in Cusco are in the months from May to July. During this time the sun is strong in the day, but once it goes down or you spend much time in the shade, it can get very cold. It can go below zero at night, so warm clothes and Jackets are necessary to bring during these months.
How long in advance can I request the tour?
- We recommend to purchase the tours weeks or months in advance, this because the train and Machu Picchu tickets has a limit of spaces, dont wait until the lust minute to book your tour, other ways you will not be able to find spaces.
During the trip to Machu Picchu, where the big luggages will stay?
The train company that operates to Machu Picchu does not allow the traveler to carry a suitcase that weighs more than 7 kilograms. To go up and visit the city of Machu Picchu, it is recommended to carry a light and small backpack for your convenience; the rest of the luggages you can leave them without any problem at the storage of your hotel in Cusco, or you can also leave at our office in Cusco city, we have an storage too.
Very Important in case you want to book the Inca trail to Machu Picchu:
- CLASSIC INCA TRAIL 4 DAYS: If you want to book the Classic Inca Trail 4 days, you must to book early to get your desired date. Depending on the month you prefer to do the hike, you may need to book 6 months or more in advance, the limit of spaces for the inca trail 4 days is 400 people per each day.
- SHORT INCA TRAIL: If you are booking the 1 or 2 day Inca Trail, it is preferred that you also book in advance, however 2 to 4 month in advance would be good, the limit of spaces for the short inca trail is 200 people per each day.
When is the best season to hike the Inca Trail?
- The best time of year to do the inca trail is between May to October, with August and September being the best months of all. The trail is dry and the weather is lovely. During the rainy season between November to April the trail will be wet and can make it more difficult.
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