CUSCO · DAY TRIP
Cusco’s best days out.
The 15 most popular machu picchu tours out of Cusco. The ones worth waking up at altitude for, with prices, run times and the operators behind them.
Cusco to Machu Picchu in one organized day: train, shuttle bus, guide-led circuits, and admission included for a long-but-smooth visit.
Most Popular“Amazing trip. Loved the train ride and the staff. They put a great show. Great coordination of several forms of transportation. Our Guide was very informative.”
Full-day Machu Picchu tour from Cusco with Ollantaytambo train, guided 2.5-hour citadel visit, and optional Cafe Inkaterra lunch.
“This experience couldn’t have been better! Williams was an incredible tour guide and made our experience amazing! It was a magical day for us and one we’ll remember forever. Thank you!”
4 days from Cusco to Machu Picchu via Abra Málaga biking, coffee roasting, and optional Cocalmayo thermal baths, with small-group comfort.
“I enjoyed every minute of it. Our guide had good English, a good sense of fun and was very encouraging when i found the going a bit tough. ( I was at least 20 years older than anyone else in the group) He also told us things about Inca culture that i found very interesting.…”
2 days from Cusco to Machu Picchu via Pisac and Ollantaytambo, with guided tours, train views, Aguas Calientes stay and lunch.
“The entire experience was excellent and something we will never forget. All of our guides were patient, informative and passionate about their culture. Everything from the moment we booked was so simple and we felt very supported throughout the experience. I would highly suggest this tour for anyone not looked to do the trek. It…”
Hike the Inca Trail from Chachabamba to Machu Picchu via the Sun Gate, then ride the panoramic Vistadome train back from Cusco.
“It was a really good tour with a great guide Miguel. We enjoyed the journey to Machu Picchu and it was a great experience. Take this journey!”
2-day Inca-style hike from Cusco to Machu Picchu, early entry, Aguas Calientes hot springs, and guided Circuit 2 ruins.
“Perfect blend of hiking and history. Day one was scenic and peaceful, and day two ended with breathtaking views in Machu Picchu with fewer crowds. Well organized and unforgettable.”
Two-day Inca Trail to Machu Picchu: Sun Gate sunrise, Wiñay Wayna ruins, Aguas Calientes hotel, meals, guided Circuit 3.
“Trip was great, trail is really amazing, and Machu Picchu is a perfect award at the end. Nilton was a great tour, we highly recommend him!”
First Class Inca Rail to Machu Picchu with observatory views, three-course lunch and dinner, guided citadel tour, and VIP Cusco pickup.
“From the very first moment, the passion and commitment to excellence are unmistakable. Every detail reflects the care, professionalism, and heart with which Brian Bendezu leads his team, creating a level of service that is both impeccable and deeply human.”
12-hour Machu Picchu day trip from Cusco by train with comfy rail, guided ruins, Aguas Calientes breaks, and Andes views for a small group.
“You can’t go wrong with going to Machu Picchu! The agency was great with communication prior the trip. The only thing is that you don’t get 1 guide for the entire day and when guides pick you up in different point during your day, it can get a bit chaotic. Road are bumpy so be…”
Private 2-day tour from Cusco to Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu: Chinchero, Maras, Moray, Ollantaytambo, and a guided citadel visit.
“Excellent treatment on the trips, very friendly, attentive and helpful, I would definitely recommend it for those travelers looking for who takes care of everything, greetings to Camille- Machupicchu sacred”
A 17-hour Cusco day trip to Machu Picchu with train, buses, and a guided citadel visit—good structure, long day, weather-dependent.
“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…”
Full-day guided Machu Picchu from Cusco with an early start, scenic train, Inca ruins tour, and free Aguas Calientes hot springs time.
“Machu Picchu is undoubtably worth a visit - for the nature, the history or even the personal photos. The tour planned out all the stages of getting from Cusco to Machu Picchu and back. The guide was responsive via text message in advance to confirm all the details. Our guide at Machu Picchu was great…”
Private Machu Picchu day trip from Cusco by train and bus, with a dedicated guide, included lunch, and a tightly managed visit.
“it was a smooth, well-organized experience. The guide was incredibly knowledgeable, passionate, and attentive—bringing the ruins to life with stories and history. It was a meaningful visit without feeling rushed or overly touristy. I’d recommend it to solo travelers looking for something thoughtful and well-paced.”
Machu Picchu entrance tickets with flexible digital entry or Circuit 2 last-minute help, including bus and private guide options.
“A once in a lifetime experience. We were able to ensure we got the best route well in advance. Booking the entry ticket gave us the freedom to manage our own trip to Machu Picchu. However, it is worth booking a guide as well as just the entry ticket.”
2-day, 1-night short Inca Trail to Machu Picchu from Cusco, with guided ruins time, transfers, and meals for $670.
“Well, this is one of the best places to visit in the world on the Inca Trail, a route that leads from Cusco to Machu Pichu. The walking route lasts approximately 5 days. The place is simply MAJESTIC, it is very well organized for tourists.”
Machu Picchu, the Sacred Valley and every high pass in between.
