1-Day Machu Picchu Tour
Visit Machu Picchu in one day, starting and ending in Cusco! You will travel by car through the beautiful Sacred Valley and then by train to Machu Picchu, where you will visit the historic citadel in the afternoon and have a full tour, before taking that train back to Cusco.
Itinerary

We will pick you up at your hotel in Cusco (or the Sacred Valley) in the morning (at approximately 5:15 am) and will drive for about 2 hours through the Sacred Valley, passing by picturesque towns and extensive farms before we arrive to the Inca town of Ollantaytambo. We will go to the train station and take the train for about 1.5 hours, following a narrow valley next to the Urubamba River. When we arrive to Aguas Calientes, you will take the 25-minute bus ride up to Machu Picchu. You will have a 3-hour tour with your guide where you will see and learn about important sites that include temples, plazas, terraces, and canals. Please note that certain temples are open only at specific times. After your tour, you will take the bus back down to Aguas Calientes and will have lunch at a local restaurant, and in the afternoon you will take the Expedition train back where we will pick you up from the train station and take you to your hotel in Cusco (at about 8:30 pm).
*Please note that it is not possible to climb Huayna Picchu Mountain or Machu Picchu Mountain with this tour since these mountains can only be climbed in the morning and on this tour we visit Machu Picchu in the afternoon. If you would like to climb one of these mountains, we recommend our 2-Day Sacred Valley & Machu Picchu Package.
Included & Not Included
Services Included:
- Transportation from your hotel in Cusco to the train station and back to your hotel at the end
- Round trip train tickets in the Perurail Expedition service
- Round trip bus tickets to Machu Picchu and back to Aguas Calientes
- Entrance ticket to Machu Picchu
- Lunch in Aguas Calientes
- Experienced tour guide fluent in English, Spanish and Quechua
Not Included:
- Drinks at lunch
- Tips for guide and driver (optional)
What to Bring
- Original passport
- A small day backpack to carry your personal belongings
- Good sneakers or light hiking boots
- Comfortable clothes
- Rain gear
- Camera
- Money to buy souvenirs, snacks, and drinks
- Bug repellent
- Sunscreen and sunglasses
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*We need a minimum of 2 people to run the tour. We guarantee that your tour will be limited to a maximum of 8 people. To ensure a private tour with us, our price increases $50 per person.
How to Book
We only require a minimum of 2 people to organize this tour, so if there are at least 2 people total in your group we can organize this tour for the start date that you choose. If you are traveling by yourself, please email us to check the availability and let us know the tour(s) that you are interested in and the dates when you are available.
You will also need to email us copies of your passports, and let us know if anyone has any food restrictions or allergies. After that, the next step is make a deposit of $300 USD per person to make your reservation. To make your deposit, please pay by selecting the correct amount below or by visiting our Book Now page. The remaining balance is due in Cusco and can be paid in cash (either in US dollars or Peruvian soles).
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They drove me to Hidroelectrica (my driver Alex was awesome!), from where we hiked to Aguas Calientes, to take the bus to Macchu Picchu.These guys were wonderful to travel with. Their service is top notch, and they will go above and beyond to make sure you feel safe, welcome, very well taken care of, and that you get to where you want to go- no matter what. When I come back to Peru, will definitely use them again. I highly recommend them, and Sonia! Jane SVerified Rainbow Mountain experience! Went to Rainbow Mountain with Jaime as a guide. He picked us up on time and had everything organized. He was knowledgeable about all things Peru. He took tons of pictures for us. You’ll be thrilled with your trip! Jcddr2120Verified Epic Inca Trail I cannot recommend Cusi travel enough! We had the most wonderful time doing the Inca Trail with Edwin and his incredible team. The team were kind, professional, friendly and considerate. The vegetarian food was also great. 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My girlfriend Jess and I had the absolute pleasure of touring Rainbow Mountain with Jamie Cusi, and we couldn’t have asked for a better guide. From start to finish, Jamie was knowledgeable, kind, and incredibly thoughtful. He explained everything clearly from the history and culture to the landscape and altitude and made the entire journey feel smooth and meaningful.What really stood out was how he made us feel like family. It wasn’t just a tour; it felt like we were being shown around by someone who genuinely cared about our experience. Jamie brought warmth, humor, and deep cultural insight to every step of the trip.We highly recommend Jamie for any tour with Peru For Less. If you want a guide who is informative, professional, and makes the adventure feel personal and special, look no further. Thank you, Jamie, for a truly wonderful experience we’ll never forget it! 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He shared his incredible knowledge with us, which was thoroughly wrapped with his love for the mountains and his people and culture. The next morning, we visited Machu Picchu itself, albeit with a little bit of a limp:) With him at our side, we gained an even deeper appreciation for this incredible place.Puma went above and beyond in other ways too...he managed to get us great seats on the shuttle buses, and when our Aguas Calientes hotel forgot to bring our backpacks to the train station, he literally ran back and got them, with just moments to spare. It was lovely being able to share a little bit about our lives too, and know that our sons shared a passion for scouting:) We are so very fortunate to have connected with Puma and wish that everyone could be blessed by his presence. However, even if one is not able to have him as their guide, we are confident that Cusi will connect you with another amazing person. Thank you so much Puma!!! 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