15 Day Trips in Machu Picchu to Build a Day Around

1.Machu Picchu Day Trip from Cusco

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,644 reviews · 14 hours (approx.) · from $336Our pick

Travel from Cusco to Machu Picchu by train, shuttle bus, and guided walk through the Inca citadel. Choose Expedition, Vistadome, Executive Class 360, or Voyager service. Your guide, such as Ronaldo, Hector, Paul, or Edgar, leads the visit in English or Spanish, with tickets and transfers included.

“Am I glad I did it? Yes. The journey over is not so great! Almost 4 hours on a train with no wifi, no plug ins for phones. Smh all throughout the ride you heard the speakers of them being in business for 35+ years but no simple amenities? Ha don't get my started on the "food" they give you snacks. 4 hrs without an actual meal is rough, bring a sandwich! Once we got to Machu piccu it was so beautiful, I did find it weird that I had a whole guide to myself. Idk it felt like he was quizzing me at one point which was annoying. The…”

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2.2-Day Trip to the Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 265 reviews · 2 days · from $370

Travel from Cusco through the Sacred Valley to Pisac and Ollantaytambo, then take a scenic train to Aguas Calientes. The next morning, a guide leads you through Machu Picchu before lunch and the return journey. English and Spanish guides may include William, Wally, Uriel, or Lennin, depending on assignment.

“It was INCREDIBLE ! The organisation is very clear and the tour is very complete! Our guide for the sacred valley was Wally, he was so nice and happy to share his culture with us! He is a solar human being, full of joy ! The train ride to Machu Picchu was so beautiful .. Then on the second day we had the chance to be guided by Uriel, he was an history professor (and a photographer, for your photos it’s perfect ☺️). He is passionate and passionating !!! He shared with us many interesting informations about the machu picchu and we couldn’t wished for a better guide than him…”

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3.1-day Machu Picchu Tour by Train

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 138 reviews · 12 hours · from $360

Travel from Cusco to Machu Picchu by tourist train, enjoy Andes views, ride the bus to the citadel, and join a two-hour guided visit. Guides such as Richard, Eric, Miguel, and Juan Carlos Quiño bring Inca history to life. Your package includes transport, train, bus, entry, and return transfer, but not meals.

“We were abit anxious about the 15hrs day trip but Libertrek Peru Travel arranged a very good itinerary for the day. The highlight of course was visiting Machu Picchu. Our guide Richard and driver Yuri were very helpful making sure our trip went smoothly. Richard was very accommodating and gave us a pretty good briefing about this historical site and took us to the best locations for photos. The scenic ride with PeruRail was also another highlight. Highly recommended. Richard is your man..”

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4.Machupicchu 1 day tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 128 reviews · 17 hours (approx.) · from $353Top rated

Travel from Cusco to Machu Picchu in one long day by shared bus and Voyager train. Visit the citadel with a shared guide for about two and a half hours, then return by train and bus. The tour includes entrance, transfers, and round-trip buses from Aguas Calientes.

“My family and I booked this trip with much anticipation and we had the best time. The agency communicated with me from day 1 and had a full itinerary planned out for my trip. Every detail was thoughtfully mapped out and it turned out to be better than I ever expected. I highly recommend this tour. It’s an unforgettable experience to experience Machu Pichu and Im glad I had all this help planning it.”

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5.Machu Picchu full day trip from Cusco

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 102 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $490

Leave Cusco around 4:00 AM, ride through the mountains to Ollantaytambo, then take the Expedition Train to Aguas Calientes. A guide meets you there for the bus to Machu Picchu and a 2 to 3-hour tour of the ruins. Guide Wilbur has earned special praise for his clear, passionate explanations. Lunch is not included.

“From Cusco, it took us five hours from our hotel lobby to walking into Machu Picchu.”

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6.Machu Picchu in 1 Day from Cusco

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 98 reviews · 15 hours (approx.) · from $443

Leave Cusco at 3:30 am, ride the train from Ollantaytambo to Aguas Calientes, and visit Machu Picchu with a bilingual guide. Guides such as Javier, Samuel, Cristian, Marcello, and Victor have led this trip. Expect a two-hour guided visit, free time at the citadel, a return train, and a late arrival in Cusco.

“Had a great time! All the travel logistics were handled well, and my guide Cristian was friendly and knowledgable. Would recommend!”

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7.Machu Picchu Day Trip from Cuzco

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 76 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $380

Travel from Cusco to Machu Picchu by Expedition train from Ollantaytambo, with round-trip transport, entrance, Consetur buses, and a 2.5-hour guided visit included. You will have time in Aguas Calientes for lunch and exploring. Ask about guides such as Cosme Cuba Gutierrez, praised for bringing Inca culture to life.

“We initially booked two circuits to machu picchu through another agency but one of the circuits got canceled. MACHU PICCHU ANDEAN PERU helped us and linked all our booking so everything went smoothly. The only reason i wont give the full 5 stars is that unfortunately the guide seemd a bit new and we got the impression a lot of information was missing. Other than that we are very happy and thankful with the sercives provided.”

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8.Day Trip to Machu Picchu from Cusco

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 63 reviews · 12 to 16 hours (approx.) · from $335

You’ll leave Cusco around 2:30 or 3:30 a.m., ride an Expedition or Voyager train from Ollantaytambo, tour Machu Picchu for about two hours, and return late at night. The package includes hotel pickup, trains, entrance, buses, and a small guided group, but lunch details need careful checking.

“Everything was organised so well. Every part of the journey smoothly transitioned, from the early morning pick up to the train station. Then on arrival there was a member of the team and our guide waiting for us. Superb organisation”

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9.Machu picchu one day by train all included

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 53 reviews · 16 hours (approx.) · from $315

Spend about 16 hours traveling from Cusco to Machu Picchu by train, with hotel pickup, Ollantaytambo transfers, Expedition or Voyager rail tickets, bus transport, Circuit 2 admission, and a two-hour English or Spanish guided visit. You will have to buy your own breakfast, lunch, and dinner, and the return train may leave late.

“Amazing service. Once I booked this tour I did not have to worry about a thing. All of my transportation and tickets were booked and covered.”

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10.Private Machu Picchu day trip from Cusco

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 49 reviews · 14 hours (approx.) · from $540

You’ll leave Cusco around 4:00 AM, ride the Expedition train from Ollantaytambo to Machu Picchu Pueblo, then visit the citadel with a private guide such as Samuel, Roberto, Abelardo, or Katia. The tour includes entry, buses, transport, and hotel drop-off, but not meals.

“Samuel is an exceptional tour guide. His knowledge is comprehensive, His English is perfect and he connected very well with my 13-year old twin girls and with the adults.”

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11.Machu Picchu 1 Day Tour from Cusco by Train

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 44 reviews · 15 hours (approx.) · from $355

Travel from Cusco to Machu Picchu by road and train in a group of up to 15. Your package includes Circuit 2 entry, round-trip Consettur buses, an English- or Spanish-speaking guide, and hotel transfers. Guide Hamilton has earned warm praise for his clear explanations, but the 4 a.m. start and strict schedule demand stamina.

“Well first you have to fix the spelling..is Machu Picchu other than that the tour was excellent, the guide, the transportation as well as the recommendations from the people that were in charge of the tour were great! Transportation was on time and safe, the guide was very knowledgeable as well as the train and bus accommodations. Thank you!”

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12.Excursion to Machu Picchu in 1 day from Cusco with Vogager Train Inca Rail

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 35 reviews · 10 to 16 hours (approx.) · from $475

Travel from Cusco to Machu Picchu in one long day with private transfers, a tourist-class Inca Rail train, shuttle buses, entrance, and a professional guide. You leave around 4:30 am, spend about two hours inside the citadel, and return to Cusco the same day. Food and Huayna Picchu access cost extra.

“Poor communications from this vendor. The day before, I had no tickets or meaning place or time. I was left hanging all day with no response to calls or emails. When arriving at aqua calientes… no one to meet me. Finally get a cal and had to hunt for them thru the maze surrounding the station. Requested help from Viator which was useless. They finally issued a worthless voucher for a Machu Picchu trip when you need 4 actual tickets and drivers need to be arranged.”

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13.Exclusive Huayna Picchu Tour in 1 Day from Cusco

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 31 reviews · 18 hours (approx.) · from $480

Leave Cusco at 3:00 AM, ride by private transport and train to Aguas Calientes, then climb Huayna Picchu above Machu Picchu. Yerson handles the tickets and timing, while guide support may include Elvis. Expect a self-guided, physically demanding day with about 18 hours on the road.

“If you are independent, but would still like all the paperwork and minor booking details taken care for you, this is the excursion for you. A person from tour stopped by our hotel the night before to give us all our tickets - Train ticket, Bus Ticket, Machu Picchu/Wauyana Picchu tickets. The one downside, is they came at 8:30pm the night before. And we had to get up before 3 am the next day. I wish they had coordinated this earlier in the night. It was over an hour car ride to the train station. We got right on the train and it was over an hour ride to the…”

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14.One Day Tour to Machu Picchu with Train Transfers

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 28 reviews · 4 hours - 1 day · from $170Best value

Start with a 3:50 AM pickup near Cusco’s Plaza de Armas, ride to Ollantaytambo, then take the train to Aguas Calientes. A guide leads a two-hour visit to Machu Picchu, including the terraces, Temple of the Sun, and Sacred Rock. You also get free time, bus transfers, entrance, and the return trip to Cusco.

“An unforgettable day exploring Machu Picchu. Great communication, punctual service, and an amazing overall experience. Highly recommended!”

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15.Machu Picchu Day Trip with Train + Entrance ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 17 reviews · from $333

Travel from Cusco to Machu Picchu by bus and train, then join a two-hour guided visit with a local guide such as Freddy. You’ll ride to Aguas Calientes, take the uphill bus, enter with a skip-the-line ticket, and return the same day. Lunch is optional, and pickup is limited to Cusco’s historic center.

“I would like to pay gratitude to Freddy who provided me and my friend a very in-depth explanation of the spots at Machu Picchu. He also took good photos for us and took good care of me and my friend throughout the trip. I highly recommend this tour for everybody who would opt for going to Machu Picchu”

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