Machu Picchu & Machu Picchu Mountain Day Trip from Cusco

Excellent attention, coordination and service

Arturo Sanchez

Machu Picchu is one of the most incredible places in the world: discover the ruins of the Lost City of the Incas and climb Machu Picchu Mountain on this tour from Cusco.

Details

Duration

16 hours.

Language

The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in English and Spanish.

Included

Hotel pickup and drop off
Round–trip transport by Expedition/Voyager train
Return bus to Machu Picchu
English speaking guide during the tour of Machu Picchu
Admission to Machu Picchu Mountain

Not included

Food and drinks

When to book

You can book up to 2 days in advance if there are any seats left. Book now and guarantee your spot.

Supporting documents

Electronic voucher. Have it on your phone.

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible. Accessible toilets. Paid wheelchair loan service available. An accompanying person is required. This must be indicated in the reservation. Information in accessible formats. Provides signage for wayfinding and orientation. Audible security and alarm system. Staff with knowledge of sign language. Offers technological adaptations for the deaf. Security system and visual alarm. Information in easy-to-read format. Signage with easily recognisable pictograms. Security system and visual and audible alarm.

Minimum age

Not permitted for anyone under 18 years

Sustainability

All services meet our

Pets

Not allowed.

Frequently asked questions

If you have other questions, contact us

Cancellations

If you cancel 24 hours before the activity starts, we will refund you 50%. If you cancel 3 days before the day of the activity, we will refund you 82%. Any cancellations after this or no-shows on the day will not be refunded.

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Reviews of our customers

8.3

Excellent 380 Travelers·29 reviews

November 2, 2025
Arturo Sanchez Contreras
Mexico, Mexico
Excellent attention, coordination and service
Traveling solo
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May 31, 2024
Mariana
Vitoria, Brazil
The guide met us at the hotel in advance to deliver the tickets and answer questions. We bought the mountain and circuit 3, but the mountain would be ...
As a couple
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November 6, 2022
Adela
Switzerland
Very good organization, everything well coordinated. A very comfortable option to visit Machu Picchu quietly and without worrying about organizing the...
With friends
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October 16, 2022
Juan Camilo
Ovalle, Chile
Spectacular, everything very organized, transportation fulfilled, the train without any problem and in hot waters, everything without problem.... when...
As a couple
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September 20, 2022
Laura Victoria Sierra
Colombia
Jairo and Laura say that the best tour they did in Cuzco was Machu Picchu, the excellent guide, the description of the tour is 100% true, this tour is...
As a couple
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September 13, 2023
Juliana
Brazil
Perfect! The guide was very helpful, spoke Portuguese very well and taught us everything about the lost city of the Incas. It was an incredible experi...
With friends
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October 28, 2022
Anónimo
Argentina
Excellent. The view from the top of the mountain is beautiful. The agency was punctual and provided a good service
Traveling solo
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October 24, 2022
David
Brazil
Even though it rained a lot, I could enjoy it a lot! Uriel was amazing great guide and photographer, he even made a lot of amazing videos of everyone,...
Traveling solo
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October 18, 2022
Kelly
Chile
Excellent, very good logistics throughout the tour. They contacted me 3 days before and gave me all the necessary information for the tour. The guides...
Traveling solo
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September 8, 2022
Francisco Jose
Pontevedra, Spain
Very good everything and the spectacular guide
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Machu Picchu is one of the most incredible places in the world: discover the ruins of the Lost City of the Incas and climb Machu Picchu Mountain on this tour from Cusco.

Tour Details

Between 4 am and 4:30 am on the morning of your tour, we'll pick you up from your hotel in Cusco and set off to Ollantaytambo station. From there, at 5:40 am, the train will leave for Machu Picchu.

The one-and-a-half-hour train ride will be an unforgettable start to our tour as it is one of the most spectacular railways in the world. We'll pass through Andean landscapes of unparalleled beauty and enjoy panoramic views thanks to the glass ceiling.

Arriving in Aguas Calientes, the town at the foot of Machu Picchu, we'll board the bus that will take us up the hill to the archaeological site itself. Once there, the guide will show you where to access Machu Picchu Mountain, a peak that is over 3000 meters in height. You'll then be able to ascend up to 300 meters by yourself for incredible views of the ancient Inca citadel. Don't forget your camera!

After climbing the mountain, we'll meet back up again for a guided tour of the ruins of Machu Picchu. We'll spend two and a half hours following in the footsteps of the Incas and exploring the different areas of this ancient city, like the House of the Guardians, the highest structure in Machu Picchu.

At the end of the tour, we'll take the bus back down to Aguas Calientes, where you'll have free time to eat in one of the restaurants or to visit the town's handicraft market.

After making the return trip by train, you'll be dropped back off at your hotel in Cusco at approximately 9 pm.

Sightseeing Train

The trip to Machu Picchu will be done on a sightseeing train (Expedition or Voyager trains)

Pickup Info

Pickup will be between 4 and 4:30 am from hotels in the historic center of Cusco. If your accommodation isn't located in the center, we'll meet at the entrance of the Cathedral in the Plaza de Armas.

Stations & Duration

Trains to and from Cusco will run from either Poroy station (30 minutes from Cusco) or Ollantaytambo station (1 hour and 30 minutes from Cusco), depending on availability. During the rainy season (December to March), the Poroy station is closed, so we'll take the bus to Ollantaytambo. We'll send you an email once your booking is confirmed with the exact pickup time from your hotel and the station from which you'll take the train.

The duration of the transfers varies depending on the station from which you depart. The journey between Poroy and Aguas Calientes takes about 4 hours, and the journey between Ollantaytambo and Aguas Calientes takes 1 hour and 30 minutes.

Additional Info

In the event the tour is canceled due to ongoing strikes or inclement weather conditions, we'll offer an alternative date to complete the tour. If an alternative date is not possible, please note that you will receive a full refund minus the admission fees to Machu Picchu (200PEN approximately) which are nonrefundable.

For this activity, we would offer you the following route. You can view the route map at the link below:

Route 1-A (alternative)

If you'd like to take the guided tour of the Inca structures, a new admission ticket for routes 2 or 3 is required at 60USD per person, subject to availability. If you'd also like to hire a guide as an optional add-on, the local team will let you know how to arrange payment on-site, as this will depend on the number of interested participants and the languages required.

Day Trip to Machu Picchu

Please note that tickets to Machu Picchu Mountain sell out well in advance of the activity (1 month+). If there is no availability on your desired date, you can book the Day Trip to Machu Picchu.

Last-Minute Day Trip

If you can't find availability for the dates you want, you can also book a last-minute 2 or 3-day trip to Machu Picchu. Ideal to spend more time in this wonder of the modern world!

8.3

Excellent 380 Travelers·29 reviews

November 2, 2025
Arturo Sanchez Contreras
Mexico, Mexico
Excellent attention, coordination and service
Traveling solo
Is this useful?
May 31, 2024
Mariana
Vitoria, Brazil
The guide met us at the hotel in advance to deliver the tickets and answer questions. We bought the mountain and circuit 3, but the mountain would be ...
As a couple
Is this useful?
November 6, 2022
Adela
Switzerland
Very good organization, everything well coordinated. A very comfortable option to visit Machu Picchu quietly and without worrying about organizing the...
With friends
Is this useful?
October 16, 2022
Juan Camilo
Ovalle, Chile
Spectacular, everything very organized, transportation fulfilled, the train without any problem and in hot waters, everything without problem.... when...
As a couple
Is this useful?
September 20, 2022
Laura Victoria Sierra
Colombia
Jairo and Laura say that the best tour they did in Cuzco was Machu Picchu, the excellent guide, the description of the tour is 100% true, this tour is...
As a couple
Is this useful?
September 13, 2023
Juliana
Brazil
Perfect! The guide was very helpful, spoke Portuguese very well and taught us everything about the lost city of the Incas. It was an incredible experi...
With friends
Is this useful?
October 28, 2022
Anónimo
Argentina
Excellent. The view from the top of the mountain is beautiful. The agency was punctual and provided a good service
Traveling solo
Is this useful?
October 24, 2022
David
Brazil
Even though it rained a lot, I could enjoy it a lot! Uriel was amazing great guide and photographer, he even made a lot of amazing videos of everyone,...
Traveling solo
Is this useful?
October 18, 2022
Kelly
Chile
Excellent, very good logistics throughout the tour. They contacted me 3 days before and gave me all the necessary information for the tour. The guides...
Traveling solo
Is this useful?
September 8, 2022
Francisco Jose
Pontevedra, Spain
Very good everything and the spectacular guide
As a couple
Is this useful?

Show all reviews

Machu Picchu is one of the most incredible places in the world: discover the ruins of the Lost City of the Incas and climb Machu Picchu Mountain on this tour from Cusco.

Tour Details

At the end of the tour, we'll take the bus back down to Aguas Calientes, where you'll have free time to eat in one of the restaurants or to visit the town's handicraft market.

After making the return trip by train, you'll be dropped back off at your hotel in Cusco at approximately 9 pm.

Sightseeing Train

The trip to Machu Picchu will be done on a sightseeing train (Expedition or Voyager trains)

Pickup Info

Pickup will be between 4 and 4:30 am from hotels in the historic center of Cusco. If your accommodation isn't located in the center, we'll meet at the entrance of the Cathedral in the Plaza de Armas.

Stations & Duration

Additional Info

For this activity, we would offer you the following route. You can view the route map at the link below:

Route 1-A (alternative)

Day Trip to Machu Picchu

Please note that tickets to Machu Picchu Mountain sell out well in advance of the activity (1 month+). If there is no availability on your desired date, you can book the Day Trip to Machu Picchu.

Last-Minute Day Trip

If you can't find availability for the dates you want, you can also book a last-minute 2 or 3-day trip to Machu Picchu. Ideal to spend more time in this wonder of the modern world!

Machu Picchu & Machu Picchu Mountain Day Trip