Machu Picchu One Day Trip From Cusco

Join us on an unforgettable Machu Picchu One Day Trip From Cusco, is an incomparable experience. For those travelers who don’t have much time, we believe that this day tour would be the best option to discover the lost city of the Inca empire. Follow us for a moment, because we know that the phrase “Machu Picchu One Day Trip / full day tour” evokes pleasant travel with the visite to the magnificent masterpiece in total harmony with the scenic beauty.

One of the Seven Wonders of the Modern World, with more than one million visits a year, Machu Picchu has become an unmissable stop where you will feel the energy of one of the most spiritual places in the world, you will see the amazing natural environment that they chose to she and you will explore the mystery that surrounds the jewel of the Incas.

Price 280 ^USD Por Persona

Group To 6 - 8 People

Difficulty Easy

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Machu Picchu is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world. For many reasons, the ancient Inca site is an incredible feat of engineering, sitting high on a ridge, surrounded by breathtaking mountains and the Urubamba River.

This full-day tour will take you from Cusco to Machu Picchu by train, exploring the Peruvian Andes, from the highlands’ dry weather to the dense vegetation of the cloud forest. The Citadel is an extraordinary complex of palaces, temples, houses, squares, and storehouses, carefully connected with stone pathways and crannies. Scholars are still trying to uncover the mysteries of the “Lost City of the Incas.” However, new theories and studies reveal new details of this fantastic wonder.

Join us on this one-day expedition from Cusco or Sacred Valley and visit this ancient city abandoned in the early 16th century.

Why we love this experience

Enjoy this Machu Picchu Day Trip from Cusco in a small group.
Ride on one of the most beautiful railways in the world while looking out the window at incredible landscapes in the middle of the Andes.
Enjoy your trip in total comfort, knowing that every last detail is taken care of.
Explore Machu Picchu and discover its amazing secrets.
Feel your energy peak as you visit the most important parts of the site with your expert guide.
Spend time at the World Heritage and Wonder site before returning to Cusco.

Your epic day begins very early morning, around 4:30 a.m, where we will pick you up from your hotel and a drive to Ollantaytambo. Here, you’ll board the train to Aguas Calientes, which will take you through the stunning Andean mountainous landscape and mysterious Amazonian cloud forest. During the trip, you’ll see several glaciers and snowy peaks, as well as fertile green fields and Inca agricultural platforms on both sides of the valley.

Start of train journey: We depart from Ollantaytambo station to Aguas Calientes (Machu Picchu Pueblo) at around 6:30 a.m. on the Voyager Train. Enjoy stunning natural views for 1 and a half hours, the perfect beginning to the tour!

Upon arrival at Machu Picchu Pueblo, our staff will be waiting for you. Remember, you’ll have time to organize only the essentials for your visit to the Machu Picchu citadel. We have a list of recommendations for you here.

Transfer to the bus station: Approximately 30-40 minutes later, you’ll walk through Machu Picchu pueblo accompanied by your guide, who will show you the location of recommended restaurants for your lunch. Then, you’ll arrive at the bus station.

Transfer on Consettur bus: Once at the station, the general waiting time is 35 to 45 minutes. Subsequently, the bus journey lasts 30 to 40 minutes. Remember, upon arrival at the Machu Picchu citadel, the guide will organize the group and provide recommendations to ensure your visit is most satisfying.

Entrance to Machu Picchu: We’ll begin the visit around 10:00 a.m. and it will last approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes. Enjoy the best part of the tour and discover the secret legends that our guide will reveal to you along the way as you explore the enigmatic constructions of the Inca culture!

Return on Consettur bus: After completing your exploration of the Machu Picchu citadel, our staff will guide you to the bus stop around 12:10 p.m. Depending on the number of people, there will be a waiting time (30-40 minutes). Subsequently, once aboard the bus, the journey to Machu Picchu pueblo will take 30 minutes, arriving approximately at 12:40 p.m.

Free time: There will be 1 and a half hours for you to enjoy the best of local gastronomy for lunch and explore Machu Picchu pueblo. We recommend that you start your transfer to Ollantaytambo train station at 14:20 p.m.

Return train journey: Boarding will be at 14:45 p.m. on the Voyager Train, towards Ollantaytambo and you will arrive at around 5:00 p.m.

Our private bus from Tunqui Expeditions will collect you from the next station and drive you back to your hotel in Cusco at around 7:30 pm. You can now put your feet up and enjoy much-needed rest; however, your heart will still beat the Andes rhythm for many weeks, months, and years to come!

At Tunqui Expeditions, we specify the included and non-included services under all the tour itineraries listed on our website. We take care of all the logistics, but please pay attention to the details to avoid missing anything. Some items may be different for specific programs, so please read carefully before booking with us.

What is Included ?

Pre-departure Briefing in our office or your Hotel
Pick up from your Hotel to Hotel
Round-Trip Tourist transport from Cusco to Ollantaytambo
Entrance Tickets to Machu Picchu Archaeological Site ( Circuit 2 )
Round-Trip Train Tickets from Ollantaytambo to Aguas Calientes ( Voyager Train by IncaRail )
Round-Trip Bus Tickets from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu ( Conssetur )
Professional tour guide in English or Spanish.
24/7 Customer Service – We have 24 hours a day telephone service.
Medical Kit or First AID Kit – Our guides are trained to deal with basic emergencies.
Snack and Water and one cloth snack bag

What is NOT Included ?

Meals in Cusco and Aguas Calientes
Entrance Tickets to Huayna Picchu Mountain and Machu Picchu Mountain
Travel Insurance
Tips for our staff
Additional costs or delays beyond our control

We want to make your trip to Peru as memorable and as carefree as possible. In this section, you’ll find the answers to all the questions you have about traveling with Tunqui Expeditions in one place. Please read the following information carefully – it will help you with any questions about our services.

Do you have another question that we haven’t answered here? Write us and we will get back to you as soon as possible!

Can I store my luggage at your office?

Of course! During the trip, your main luggage can be stored at our office (you can organize it with us on the briefing day or by email) or at your hotel, both free of charge.

Any equipment that you won’t need on the trek can be stored safely in your hotel. Nearly every hotel will provide this service. Don’t leave items of value with your bags; put them in the hotel safe and obtain an itemized receipt (in the unlikely case of theft, many insurance companies require that you have a copy of the receipt itemizing everything). It’s best to put items such as credit cards inside a sealed, signed envelope for extra peace of mind.

Pick up of guests

Please note: All pickups are within Cusco City, but we recommend booking a hotel in the historic center for its convenient location.
Our guide or staff will confirm the pickup time the day before the tour.
Due to traffic conditions, the pickup time may vary between 30 and 45 minutes.
Cusco is an old city and has many narrow cobbled streets. Some hotels and Airbnbs are located on streets without car access or on long, steep slopes, making it difficult to transport luggage. For such reasons, we strongly advise you to book accommodation with good access.

Return to Cusco

Return from Machu Picchu requires quite a bit of logistics, but don’t worry. Everynting is included in you tour!

From Machu Picchu, you’ll board a bus for 25 minutes to the town of Aguas Calientes. The buses are boarded according to arrival.
In Aguas Calientes, you’ll board a train to Ollantaytambo. Your guide will give you the train tickets with the boarding time. Make sure you’re on the platform 30 minutes early. The train from Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo takes 1:45 hours.
Once you arrive at the station, our representative, identified with the Tunqui Expeditions clothing, will be waiting to transfer you to Cusco. The trip from Ollantaytambo to Cusco takes 1:30 hours.
In Cusco, we’ll drop you off directly at your hotel and, depending on your hotel’s location, as close as possible.

Group Tours

Group tours are made up of different types of people, then physical conditions and ages can vary. By agreeing to be part of a group tour, you also accept that some people may be faster or slower than you. Therefore, each person can go at their own pace on the route.

It may be the case that a group wishes to modify the tour; however, the guide will be the one who decides, after consulting with all the participants, if such modifications are possible.

Strikes and demonstrations

Strikes and demonstrations are common in Peru, and this may interrupt some of our tours. Roads can be blocked, and train tracks can be taken over. However, we will try to keep your trip as originally planned, even if it means leaving the night before the scheduled date.

Under these circumstances, tours may also be canceled. In case of changes or cancellations, everything will be coordinated with you by our operations department. Your safety is our highest priority, and our decisions will be made to protect it.

Lost objects

Please pay attention to where you leave your things and remember to take everything once you leave our transport, tents or restaurants. You’re the only one responsible for your objects during the tour.

Remember to check this list before packing your bags to make sure you don’t forget anything important. Have a nice trip!

Essential

Valid Passport
Extra money (recommended soles)
Personal medication
Water bottle or CamelBak
Sunblock: factor 70 or more

Clothing

Light footwear or sandals
Warm jacket
Waterproof jacket
Raincoat or rain poncho
Sun hat to protect neck and face
Wool hat for the cold
Sunglasses with UV protection

Equipment

Medium trekking backpack (15 – 25 liter)

Recommended

Camera and charger Camera and charger

The “Machu Picchu Full Day” can leave any day of the week, the whole year.

Group Price: US$ 280.00 per person

This small-group journey is guaranteed to operate with just two guests.

Notice that PayPal charges a fee of 7%, which we ask the client to cover since it’s due to the use of its service. This tax is just for online deposits so that you will pay the remaining in cash (the briefing day in Cusco) without charges.

Price Guarantee

Once your booking has been confirmed, we guarantee the price won’t increase, whatever the circumstances. So please, before booking, ensure you’ve read all our important tour information.

Student Discount

US$20.00 off

Student discounts apply to anyone 17 years old or younger. To receive the discount, we require a copy or clear photo of the passport at the time of booking. It must be valid and not expire within the travel dates. Please send it to

Cancellation Policy

Non-refundable

The cancellation policy is up to 07 days before the travel date to cancel without penalty. Otherwise, a 100% penalty applies. The refund excludes the value of the entrance to the Machu Picchu Citadel as MINCUL does not allow changes or refunds.
The rescheduling policy is up to 07 days before the travel date. When rescheduling, you will need to purchase the entrance ticket to the Machu Picchu Citadel again as MINCUL does not allow changes or refunds. If you need to reschedule, we recommend doing so at least 1 month in advance as tickets to the Citadel tend to sell out quickly.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.

Additional Info

Not Specialized infant seats are available
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Our tour start and finish in Cusco. People who want to starts in the Sacred Valley must to add extra payment.

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       La mejor elección con Tunqui Expeditions
Hicimos Machu Picchu, Montaña de 7 Colores, Laguna Humantay y varios Excursiones. Nos decidimos por Tunqui Expeditions por las opiniones y por su compromiso con el medio ambiente y por su proyectos Sociales. Tunqui, comparando con los otros tour operadores que vimos en el Cusco Machu Picchu, es de las empresas es la mejor. Queremos hacer también mención especial a nuestros guías, Dani y Inti, nos llenos de amor, sabiduría y respeto por su entorno y por sus ancestros. Aunque ellos hayan hecho cientos de veces el MachuPicchu y Montaña de Colores o ha sido increíbles ver y sentir como ellos todavía se emocionan cada vez que lo hacen. Fue realmente enriquecedor descubrir el Machu Picchu de su mano. Cabe destacar además su increíble organización y respuesta en el momento que surgieron dificultades. Algunos de nuestros compañeros no pudieron completar el recorrido en Montaña de 7 Colores y ellos supieron perfectamente dar respuesta para que todo siguiera funcionando a la perfección. Obviamente la fama de Montaña de 7 Colores está más que justificada. Caminar entre paisajes de alta montaña, Nevados y Aire puro son imágenes y emociones que no vamos a olvidar en toda nuestra vida. Sin ningún lugar a dudas Tunqui Expeditions es el mejor tour operador que hubiéramos podido contratar. El premio es Machu Picchu pero el verdadero regalo es el Excelente Organización. Gracias Tunqui!
  
 
     Ramon V 
 2023-10-24
 
 
 
      Inolvidable Experiencia en Montaña de 7 Colores 4D3N
Una experiencia realmente increíble y hermosa. Silvio y Uber son guías excepcionales y excelentes personas, una gran compañía para todo el trayecto. El chef Luis, y Javier y su equipo de portadores hicieron la experiencia única, con una dedicación y amor a todo el trabajo realizado que realmente destacan. Todo el equipo de Tunqui, tanto humano como los campamentos y comodidades son excelentes. 4 días que quedan por siempre en mi corazón, con vistas y un camino impresionantes. Infinitamente agradecida 🤍
  
 
     FREDY T 
 2023-10-23
 
 
 
      Recomendado al 1000%
Estoy muy contento y Feliz con esta agencia. Increíble servicio, en todo momento apoyo, los guías capacitados y muy atentos. Una felicitación para Silvio que fue con quién contactamos y compramos todos los tours, así como nuestras guías, Uber y Sol. Gracias Perú por su hospitalidad. Recomendado Tunqui!!!!!
  
 
     GrandTour63519027225 
 2023-10-22
 
 
 
      Muy buen tour con un excelente Guía y muy buena comida
Tuvimos un excelente tour , gracias a Silvio por guiarnos durante nuestro hiking tour camino inca de 2 días a Machupicchu. Fue muy paciente con nuestro paso , nos dio mucha información sobre todo lo que visitamos y se nota que le gusta su trabajo y compartir su conocimiento con el resto. Gracias a nuestro chef Urbano y los porter Luis y Alejandro por tener nuestro desayuno, almuerzo y cena preparado cuando llegábamos y darnos una comida muy rica y con muchas opciones. Gracias por todo Tunqui!!!!!! Recomendado
  
 
     Beto T 
 2023-10-21
 
 
 
      Impresionante experiencia.
Una de las mejores experiencias vividas, el Machupicchu es algo mágico. La organización por parte de Tunqui muy buena, respetaron nuestra petición de hacer las explicaciones también en Español. Pero lo realmente bueno fueron los guías Dani y Silvio siempre con una sonrisa, risas y ganas, nos enseño todos los encantos de la zona. Joel divertido y con buen trato hizo de las caminatas de largas horas en Machupicchu un paseo. Ampliamente formados e intentando que aprovecháramos al máximo la experiencia. Gracias Equipo Tunqui!!
  
 
     Robald P 
 2023-10-20
 
 
 
      Todo acuerdo al Plan
Todo salió perfecto. Nuestro tour fue Privado a Machu Picchu nuestro guía, Huber, super atento. Todo se dio como estaba planeado. Nos pasaron a buscar por el hotel con puntualidad. El tren que va de Ollantaytambo a Aguas calientes es muy lindo. Fuimos en el 360 y las vistas son hermosas. Puntual y con buen servicio. Nos tocó un guía que tenía mucha información para compartir y nos enseñó mucho durante el recorrido de Full Day. Recomiendo la empresa Tunqui!
  
 
     Trek60139371631 
 2023-10-20
 
 
 
      Mejor experiencia en peru
Gracias por ofrecer una de las mejores experiencias que he tenido en mi vida. Silvio es un Guía excelente. Muy cercano y profesional. Sabe perfectamente como gestionar el grupo y tiene un conocimiento muy avanzado sobre la cultura Inca y de la zona donde transcurre el recorrido. Inti, su ayudante, también es un gran profesional. Siempre está muy atento a las necesidades de los clientes. La comida es deliciosa. Es impresionante como Sebastian prepara sus platos con tan poca infraestructura. Incluso tuvo el detalle de preparar un pastel por mi cumpleaños. Finalmente, tuve la suerte de compartir la experiencia con un gran grupo. La conexión que tuvimos en tan poco tiempo fue mágica. Entramos como compañeros de viaje y salimos como una gran familia. Las excursiones son muy amenas. Cusco está lleno de paisajes y ruinas incas espectaculares. Muy recomendable!
  
 
     Danny g 
 2023-10-20
 
 
 
      Experiencia inolvidable.
La verdad que una experiencia inolvidable. Me sorprendió la organización y cada detalle a lo largo del viaje. Desde el día 1 nos brindaron información a cada momento. Nos trataron d maravillas cuando veíamos que no llegábamos, nos motivaban para seguir. La comida fue siempre en puntos muy altos, la frescura, cantidad y variedad hicieron d este viaje un 10. Silvio y Uber, los dos guías, excelentes personas que nos indicaron todo a lo largo del viaje, organizando, previendo todo para que nos sintamos cómodos en el viaje. Sin duda volvería al elegirlos y al que esté en duda, hagan este viaje con Tunqui que no se van a arrepentir!
  
 
     Briseyda C 
 2023-10-20
 
 
 
      Súper Tunqui Experience a MachuPicchu
El mejor viaje de nuestras vidas!!!! Hermosas personas ; siempre brindándonos todo, información, ayuda y acompañamiento continuo. En cada detalle; en cada momento siempre con nosotros !!!! Silvio, ha sido un guía de lujo !! Súper recomendable, charlas , historia y la palabra justa para motivarnos para llegar al objetivo !!! Gracias por todo!!! Nos llevamos amigos de la Vida . Absolutamente recomendamos Tunqui no dejen de buscar Tunqui Experience para su próxima aventura!!!!
  
 
     Reyrey F 
 2023-10-20