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Machu Picchu Day Trip from Cusco

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Overview

Available languages

English
Spanish

14 hours

Mobile ticket

Local experts for an easy way to visit Machu Picchu with a special cancellation poliy, all details are arranged: ticket train on premium departures from/to Machu Picchu, bus on shift to go up and down the citadel, morning shift entrance fee, and expert local guide. Feel the energy, hear the stories and history of one of the most attractive places over the World.

VIPAC refund cancellation Policy: if you cancel your booking before 20 days of the tour departure, we will refund 80% of the total amount. Cancellations with less than 20 days prior of the tour departure are non refundable in 100%.

Due to high demand of visitors to Machu Picchu and limited capacity, we suggest to book 60 days prior. Last minute bookings, less than 60 days, can be booked on midday and afternoon shifts.

Additional Info

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

MANDATORY: The Authority of Machu Picchu asks full name, passport number, date of birth, nationality details to issue the admission ticket.

The admission ticket of Machu Picchu is NOT REFUNDABLE and date changes or amendments are NOT accepted. *If you need to change your visit date, you will need to purchase a new entrance ticket.

Due to high demand and limited entrances to the citadel, VIPAC will issue your admission ticket on trail 2 as a priority. If it is not available, trail 3 or 1 will be provided, after prior coordination with the passenger before issuance.

Machu Picchu Admission ticket and train tickets are included in this tour. Our sales team will send them 72 hour after paid.

Shifts entry by hours from 6 am to 3 pm. Our shared tour considers 9 am, 10 am and 11 am shifts. If the shifts are not available, we will open a new shared tour in the next hour available. Our staff will inform you for acceptance.

Travelers must arrive to Cusco city at least one day before Machu Picchu day tour. The authority of Machu Picchu do not accept travel date ammends of admission ticket.

This shared tour could have a waiting time of up to 40 minutes to start the tour, depending on Machu Picchu shift time and train timetable avaliability.

One day before the company's staff will contact the travelers to send the pick-up time through Viator or Tripadvisor experiences extranet.

For weather reasons, from January to March, all excursions departs on bimodal service (Bus from Cusco to Ollantaytambo & train from Ollantaytambo to Machu Picchu.

The guided tour inside Machu Picchu takes around 2h 30m following a delimited trail.

Machu Picchu has two seasons. Rainy season from December to March. Dry season, the rest of the year.

VIPAC is not responsible for flight cancellations or delays. We recommend arriving in Cusco one day before the scheduled tour date."

Machu Picchu has implemented new visitor circuits, with three main routes with specific differences to distribute passengers in various areas. These changes are intended to improve the visitor experience and preserve the integrity of the archaeological site. The circuit with route 2 will be given as priority and if it is not available, the options of taking circuit 3B or circuit 1B will be informed so that you can confirm your decision before the tickets are issued.

Remember that, if you are a Peruvian national, you must have a valid National Identity Document (DNI) in order to be able to issue your ticket to Machu Picchu. In addition, this document must be sent through the corresponding platform and presented on the day of the visit. The system does not allow the issuance of tickets with a passport for Peruvian citizens.

Cancellation Policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

What‘s Included

Admission ticket to Machu Picchu Citadel.

Selected round trip train ticket or bimodal bus&train service from Cusco.

Round trip shuttle bus ticket to go up & down to the citadel from Machu Picchu town.

Local Expert guide (The guidance is in Spanish or English)

Pick up and drop-off from your lodging in Cusco.

Gratuities

Lunch

Bottled water

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

What To Expect

1

Cusco

Cusco Hotel Pickup and Transfer to Train Station Begin your adventure with a pickup from your hotel in Cusco, followed by a transfer to the train station.

Admission Not Applicable
2

Aguas Calientes

Train Journey to Aguas Calientes Enjoy a scenic 1.5-hour train ride, where you can choose between various train options, such as the Expedition, Vistadome, Executive Class 360, or Voyager, each offering unique ways to take in the beautiful landscapes. Once you arrive at Aguas Calientes station, board a small bus to begin your journey up the winding road to Machu Picchu.

Admission Not Applicable

Options

Expedition train & Circuit 1

Panoramic Route: Circuit 1 - Upper terrace route, There is no access to enter the lower part of the citadel.
Pickup included

Vistadome Bimodal Circuit 1

Vistadome Bimodal
Pickup included

Machu Picchu 360 & Circuit 3

Route of royalty: Duration: 2.5hrs Visit the lower part of the sanctuary.
Pickup included

Voyager train & Circuit 2

Traditional: Duration 2.5hrs
Pickup included

Voyager train & Circuit 1

Panoramic Route: Circuit 1 - Upper terrace route, panoramic circuits. There is no access to enter the lower part of the citadel
Pickup included

Expedition train & Circuit 2

Traditional: Duration 2.5hrs
Pickup included

Vistadome Bimodal Circuit 2

Vistadome Bimodal
Pickup included

Voyager train & Circuit 3

Route of royalty: Duration: 2.5hrs Visit the lower part of the sanctuary.
Pickup included

Vistadome Train & Circuit 1

Panoramic Route: Circuit 1 - Upper terrace route, There is no access to enter the lower part of the citadel.
Pickup included

Expedition train & Circuit 3

Route of royalty: Duration: 2.5hrs Visit the lower part of the sanctuary.
Pickup included

Vistadome Train & Circuit 3

Route of royalty: Duration: 2.5hrs Visit the lower part of the sanctuary.
Pickup included

Machu Picchu 360 & Circuit 2

Traditional: Duration 2.5hrs
Pickup included

Vistadome Train & Circuit 2

Traditional: Duration 2.5hrs
Pickup included

Vistadome Bimodal Circuit 3

Vistadome Bimodal
Pickup included

Machu Picchu 360 & Circuit 1

Panoramic Route: Circuit 1 - Upper terrace route, There is no access to enter the lower part of the citadel.
Pickup included

Reviews

4.49

1,598 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

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  • Tour of site lovely...train journey awful

    Allison A,

    Sep 7, 2025

    - Viator

    3.00

    The site of Machu Picchu was extraordinary and our tour guide Hector was helpful, kind, and passionate about his heritage. Vipac was also extremely helpful with all the transfers and tickets. But my experience was completely overshadowed by the unpleasant and uncomfortable journey onboard PeruRail. The train had no heat during the 3 plus hours journey in 50 degrees Fahrenheit. Only lite chips and a granola bar available onboard (no food allowed inside the site) so unable to eat a full meal between the start of the train 0600 and the end of the tour at Aguascalientes about 1330. The staff onboard PeruRail also felt threatening when asking passengers for a review. I didn't feel that I could describe my day as happy, fun, or pleasant due to the train experience but I understand this aspect was not Vipac tours fault.

  • Great trip with circuit 2 option

    Dylan S,

    Aug 30, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Although it’s a long day with a lot of travelling, it’s definitely worth it. The weather was not ideal, but the fog and cloud cleared for a an hour or so, just in time to get pictures. We were only in Machu Picchu for around 2 hours, and would recommend the circuit 2 option, which allows you to get a great picture at the top, but also allows you to go into the site. The tour guide was great, and took lots of photos for us.

  • Go for it!

    Areena A,

    Aug 29, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Very well organized. The train ride is a memory we will hold on to for life. Would HIGHLY recommend.

  • Local Vendor Fail

    John C,

    Aug 28, 2025

    - Viator

    1.00

    The local vendor was terrible. They surprised us with a 3 1/2 hour bus ride. We ended up with virtually no time in Machu Picchu town. It was as if they were trying to ruin the experience for us. Our guide Paul up at the site was terrific. He saved this day from being a complete debacle.

  • What a Wonder

    Charles C,

    Aug 27, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    All is can say is that I highly recommend everyone to experience this place at least once. So amazing, so historic, so beautiful. Such a work of art done by the indigenous people during that time.

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