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Machu Picchu 1 Day Tour from Cusco with Train and Bus Transfers
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Machu Picchu 1 Day Tour from Cusco with Train and Bus Transfers

by Machu Picchu Viajes Peru

12 hours
Cusco
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Starting time
Friday 11 September 2026
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Overview

This full-day tour from Cusco is designed to bring visitors to the Inca citadel of Machu Picchu and back within 12 to 14 hours. The day begins early with hotel pickup in Cusco around 5:30 AM in private transportation heading to Ollantaytambo. From there, travelers board a train to Aguas Calientes, the town at the base of Machu Picchu. The train journey lasts about 1 hour and 50 minutes, offering views of the surrounding landscape. Upon arrival in Aguas Calientes, the guide meets the group at the train station and escorts them to the bus station for a 30-minute ascent of approximately 400 meters to the Machu Picchu sanctuary. The guided visit inside Machu Picchu lasts about 3 hours. The guide covers the main archaeological sites including the panoramic viewpoint, Temple of the Sun, central plaza, Intiwatana (solar observatory), Inca palace, Temple of the Condor, and the stepped terraces. After the guided tour, visitors have free time to explore the site independently. Returning to Aguas Calientes by bus, guests have time for lunch or to visit the town before boarding the afternoon train back to Ollantaytambo at 3:48 PM. Upon arrival in Ollantaytambo, private transportation returns travelers to their hotel in Cusco, arriving around 7:30 PM. Throughout the day, a professional bilingual guide provides historical and cultural commentary, and all entrance tickets as well as round-trip train and bus transfers between Aguas Calientes and Machu Picchu are included.

Highlights

Private transportation from Cusco to Ollantaytambo
Train ride from Ollantaytambo to Aguas Calientes
Bus transfer from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu entrance
3-hour guided tour of Machu Picchu archaeological sites
Free time in Aguas Calientes for lunch or exploration
Round-trip tickets for train and bus transfers included

What's included

Round-trip bus tickets between Aguas Calientes and Machu Picchu
Round-trip train tickets between Ollantaytambo and Aguas Calientes
Entrance ticket to Machu Picchu citadel
Private round-trip transportation from Cusco to Ollantaytambo
Hotel pickup and drop-off in Cusco
Professional guide fluent in English and Spanish

What's not included

Snacks during the tour
Lunch

Itinerary

1

Cusco

At 5:30 AM, the tour starts with a hotel pickup in Cusco using private transportation. Travelers are taken to the train station in Ollantaytambo to board the train heading to Aguas Calientes.

2

Ollantaytambo

At 7:45 AM, travelers board the train from Ollantaytambo to Aguas Calientes. The trip lasts about 1 hour and 50 minutes. Depending on the selected train type (Expedition or Vistadome), guests can enjoy views of natural landscapes during the ride.

3

Aguas Calientes

Arriving at 9:45 AM, guests meet their guide at the train station in Aguas Calientes, who takes them to the bus station. The bus ascends approximately 400 meters over about 30 minutes to reach Machu Picchu.

4

Machu Picchu

At 10:30 AM, guests arrive at Machu Picchu where tickets are checked. The guide leads a roughly 3-hour tour covering main points such as the sacred sundial, Royal Quarters, main square, Temple of the Three Windows, and other archaeological sites. After the guided tour, visitors have free time to explore the sanctuary independently before taking the bus back to Aguas Calientes.

240 min

5

Aguas Calientes

At 2:00 PM, upon return to Aguas Calientes, guests have free time for lunch or to visit the town before boarding the train at 3:48 PM for the return trip to Ollantaytambo.

6

Ollantaytambo

At 5:45 PM, the train arrives in Ollantaytambo where private transportation awaits to take travelers back to their hotel in Cusco, a trip of about 1 hour and 30 minutes.

7

Cusco

Around 7:30 PM, guests arrive back in Cusco and are dropped off at their hotel, completing the full-day tour.

Languages

Portuguese (guide)English (guide)Italian (guide)Spanish (guide)

Cancellation policy

  • Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.

Additional info

1–8 travelers per booking
Mobile ticket
Infant seats are available
Not advised for anyone with a heart condition
Suitable for all fitness levels
The agency focuses on quality service and personalized attention throughout the tour.
Bookings require a minimum of two people.
Raincoats (long ponchos) are recommended during the rainy season.
Bring sunscreen and a brimmed hat for sun protection.
Carry any necessary medication or personal items such as contact lens solution.
A backpack or lightweight suitcase up to 5-6 kilograms is allowed.
Have small bills and coins in soles or dollars available for expenses.
Machu Picchu ticket booking requires full name, passport number, date of birth, and nationality to issue entrance tickets.
The entrance ticket to Machu Picchu is NOT REFUNDABLE, so travelers must be 100% sure before taking the tour. DATE CHANGES OR MODIFICATIONS ARE NOT ACCEPTED. If a date change is needed, a new entrance ticket must be purchased.
Due to limited daily entries, the company assigns the Machu Picchu visit to circuit 2 by default; circuits 3 or 1 are assigned only if circuit 2 is unavailable, after passenger consultation.
Transportation between Cusco and Ollantaytambo depends on the chosen option (private or group) at booking.
Train tickets and entrance tickets to Machu Picchu are included in the tour price.
Machu Picchu has a rainy season from December to March and a dry season the rest of the year.
The guide visits the hotel or Airbnb the day before the tour to provide a briefing and answer questions.
Company staff will contact travelers before the tour to coordinate the briefing details and guide information.
The group tour starts at 4:30 AM, but this time may vary depending on the hotel or Airbnb location or other factors, which will be coordinated during the respective briefing. Private tours have more flexible departure times at 5:00 AM, 6:00 AM, or 7:00 AM, coordinated beforehand with the traveler in the briefing.
The guided tour inside Machu Picchu lasts about 3 hours and is always private, even in group bookings.
Total
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