The Machu Picchu Full Day excursion offers an ideal option for travelers who want to visit one of the most amazing wonders of the world in one day. You will travel overland from Cusco, through the Sacred Valley, to get to Ollantaytambo, where you will ride on a tourist train which follows the river as it moves along the scenic experience of the Urubamba River.
The landscapes will change dramatically from majestic peaks of the Andes to lush green valleys to thick clouds, and in fact the journey will become part of your adventure.
When you arrive at Machu Picchu Pueblo (Aguas Calientes), a short bus ride will take you to the entrance of the unrivaled citadel, and you will explore it completely with your expert guide. Your guide will take you to all the spectacular temples, ceremonial areas, agricultural terraces, and spectacular viewpoints that will show you the brilliance of Inca engineering and architecture. As you walk through this sacred site, you will fully appreciate the extraordinary beauty, and in fact be inspired by the unique energy that has pulled countless visitors to the sacred site for centuries. Your Machu Picchu Full Day excursion will provide history, culture, and a stunning experience into your day.
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Overview of the Machu Picchu Tour from Cusco
The Full Day Machu Picchu Tour from Cusco is the best way to explore Peru’s most famous treasure in a day. First travel by bus through the Sacred Valley to the tourist train station in Ollantaytambo, then enjoy breathtaking views of the Andes and cloud forest along your entire journey. Arrive at the legendary citadel, where you will have a guided tour of the site. All-inclusive means this tour incorporates comfort, history, and culture into a day trip where you can find yourself walking among temples, terraces, and ceremonial spaces, which clearly show the brilliance of Inca engineering. The Machu Picchu Full Day tour is perfect for travelers without much time to spare, who do not want to miss this Wonder of the World.
What to Expect on a Machu Picchu Full Day Excursion
- Scenic transportation through and beyond the Sacred Valley, on the way to Ollantaytambo.
- Travel by tourist train along the Urubamba River, taking in incredible panoramic views.
- An escort who will guide you through the history of Machu Picchu: temples, terraces and ceremonial spaces.
- Incredible lookouts to take pictures, which could be framed as postcard quality.
- Merely stand in the history, culture and mystique, of this UNESCO World Heritage site.
Additional Upgrades and Hiking Options After Machu Picchu
- Panoramic Trains (Vistadome):
- One Way Upgrade: $50 extra
- Roundtrip Upgrade: $75 extra
- Private Tour: Have your guide accompany you from Cusco and back! (inquire for more details)
- Huayna Picchu Mountain – $68 per person (2-hour roundtrip)
- Machu Picchu Mountain – $68 per person (3-hour roundtrip)
Note: you can only hike one mountain with each visit. (Both mountains must be booked ahead of time and will be hiked after your guided tour)
Why book with Uros Expeditions?
- Local experts: 100% Peruvian company with best pricing and service.
- Professional tour guides: fluent in English and passionate about sharing the true history of the Incas.
- Exclusive options – Looked for something more or a little different? Check out our Private Machu Picchu Tour with Observatory Train for a premium experience!
Machu Full Day Itinerary
Machu Picchu Full Day
You start your day very early with a pick-up from your hotel in Cusco. You will travel in private transport through the Sacred Valley to Ollantaytambo station, where you’ll board a tourist train. The train ride, which follows the Urubamba River, will offer stunning views of the Andes and the vegetation changes as you enter the cloud forest. Upon reaching Machu Picchu Pueblo (Aguas Calientes) you will meet your expert guide and continue via bus along the winding mountain road to the entrance of the citadel.
Once inside the archaeological sanctuary, you will have a full guided tour of Machu Picchu, visiting its temples, houses, storage buildings, and agricultural terraces as you listen to details about its history and spiritual significance. After your incredible tour, you will return to Aguas Calientes for some free time for lunch (not included). Then you will return by train to Ollantaytambo and then transfer by bus back to Cusco, arriving in the evening, after an epic day.
Included/Not Included
Included
- Round-trip tourist transport: Cusco – Ollantaytambo – Cusco
- Round-trip train tickets: Ollantaytambo – Aguas Calientes – Ollantaytambo (Voyager/Expedition service)
- Round-trip bus transfers: Aguas Calientes – Machu Picchu – Aguas Calientes
- Professional bilingual tour guide
- Machu Picchu entrance ticket
Not Included
- Lunch
- Entrance to Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu Mountain (USD 70.00 per person)
- Travel insurance
Prices
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$ 285 USDPRIVATE SERVICE
- 01 people 350 USD
- 02 people 315 USD
- 03 people 300 USD
- 04 – 08 people 285 USD
DISCOUNTS:
- Students under 25 years of age with a Student ID that includes the name of the university, a student photo, and an expiration date no older than one year, have a discount of USD 20.00.
- Under 17 years old up to 12 years old has a discount of USD 20.00
- Special discounts available for citizens of the Andean Community (Peru, Bolivia, Ecuador, and Colombia). discount of USD 20.00
Travel Info - Machu Picchu Full day
Travel Information – Machu Picchu Full Day Tour Cusco
Experience the Machu Picchu full day tour from Cusco, a full day experience for travelers that immerse themselves into the Inca History in a single day. This Cusco to Machu Picchu full day tour departs early in the morning from your hotel in Cusco and travels through the Sacred Valley. You will travel by scenic train to Aguas Calientes and then take a brief bus trip upward to the archaeological sanctuary of Machu Picchu.
Because this is a one day Machu Picchu tour cusco, timing is highly important , the train schedules, your bus transfer and entrance tickets must all coordinated ahead of time. The entire tour is about 14 hours long. After arrival, you will be taken through the sites temples, terraces, storage houses, viewpoints with a professional guide who will explain information about the Inca civilization, and point out architectural marvels.
For anyone booking this full day tour machu picchu cusco, you will want to book your entrance ticket ahead of time as well as your train ticket ahead of time. It is less important in the low season, but is still important. The high travel season is May through September. The dry season is better for skies to be clear and visibility to be high, while the rainy season (or wet season) is usually when mist and showers occur, although the travel season does have fewer tourists.
Weather & Best Time to Visit
The climate of the site is subtropical; warm during the day and cooler at night. You can visit during the dry season (May-September) for sunny skies and the best views or the wet season (November-March) for more mist and grazing, along with fewer people to contend with. Both provide a unique experience, allowing the day tour to Machu Picchu from Cusco to be available year-round.
Recommendations
- Plan to arrive in Cusco at least one day ahead of your tour date in order to acclimatize to the altitude.
- Plan to book your Machu Picchu full day tour Cusco and train tickets months in advance, especially if you are traveling during high season.
- Follow your guides recommendations and any regulations to keep this UNESCO World Heritage Site as well as your guides happy!
The Machu Picchu Full Day Tour Cusco is the best balance of comfort and adventure so that travelers can experience the magic of the citadel, the history associated with it, and the beauty of the landscapes all in one great trip.
Frequently Asked Questions – Machu Picchu Full Day Tour Cusco
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Yes, the Machu Picchu Full Day Tour from Cusco is purposefully designed to give visitors time to enjoy the site without feeling rushed. After arriving in Machu Picchu, you will spend about 2–3 hours touring the main areas of the site with a professional guide, such as the Temple of the Sun, Sacred plaza, terraces, and ceremonial areas. After the tour, you will have some free time to explore and take pictures from other viewpoints. While I recommend spending the night at Aguas Calientes to experience a slower pace, the full day option is nice for travelers, while not overly rushed, who have limited time but want to experience one of the New Seven Wonders of the World.
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Traveling to Machu Picchu on a full day trip from Cusco will involve multiple components. First, you will take a tourist bus from your accommodations in Cusco out to Ollantaytambo station in the Sacred Valley. At Ollantaytambo you will then board a scenic train (Voyager or Expedition) that travels along the Urubamba River to Aguas Calientes. From Aguas Calientes, you will take a short bus ride up the mountain road to the front entrance for Machu Picchu. This whole route provides the fastest and most efficient way for a full day trip to Machu Picchu.
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Definitely yes. The Machu Picchu Full Day Tour Cusco tickets are limited and should be signed in advance, especially in high season (May to September). This includes the entrance ticket to Machu Picchu, the train ticket and the bus ticket from Aguas Calientes to the citadel. As well if you would like to hill Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu Mountain, you will need a separate ticket, and you should get that ticket several months in advance, as those tickets are very limited. It is recommended to book everything in advance to ensure availability and to select the best circuit of visit.
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