Overview
Visit the iconic Incan city of Machu Picchu in a day trip starting in Cusco and finishing in Cusco, traveling by scenic train ride through farmlands, viewing snowy mountains in the Urubamba Valley, and visiting some Inca sites. This day tour includes train tickets, Machu Picchu entrance ticket, bus ride, pickups, and guide.
Discovering Machu Picchu by train ride is the perfect journey for your vacation, especially when you do not want to hike or camp. It is the perfect boutique vacation in a day tour from Cusco.
HIGHLIGHTS
- Tour with our passionate local guides who have guided Machu Picchu more than 1000 times
- Enjoy our private service
- Enjoy the scenic Vista Dome train
Details
- Type of tour: Private service, historical, guided, and scenic train ride
- Level of service: Comfort
- Duration: 1 day
- Starting point: Cusco
- Group size: This tour is only offered as a private service, allowing you to fully enjoy this day journey to the 7th World Wonder.
- Our guides: PERU BY LOCALS has a group of top guides, both men and women, who have a professional degree and receive refresher training every year.
Peru by Locals is not only a travel company but a group of great tour leaders who love sharing our culture with you and accompanying travelers.
Departures
This tour is operated by PERU BY LOCALS 100%. When you book your tour with us, you go with us. We depart every day throughout the year, and the group size will depend on the number of travelers in your group.
Itinerary
Machu Picchu Tour
On the morning (the exact time will be provided 30 days before your trip) of your Machu Picchu tour, you will be transported to the train station in Ollantaytambo town for about 1.5 hours to catch a train to the town of Aguas Calientes, which takes about 1 hour and 40 minutes. The journey by train is stunning – with views of snow-capped mountains, the Urubamba River, and some Inca sites.
Once you arrive in Aguas Calientes, your guide will meet you at the train station with PERU BY LOCALS signs and your names to take you on a 25-minute bus ride to Machu Picchu. Be prepared for a flood of emotions and serious goosebumps at your very first view of this amazing ancient site.
Your guide will give you a detailed tour of the culture and history of Machu Picchu for a couple of hours. You will visit the main temple, the Temple of the Condor, the stone quarry, the solar observatory, terraces, etc.
After your complete Machu Picchu tour, you will take the bus down to the train station at Aguas Calientes, where you will catch the scenic VISTADOME train back to Ollantaytambo train station. Our driver will meet you there to transport you back to Cusco.
Services
SERVICES INCLUDED
- Private transport from hotel to train station and back to hotel in Cusco
- Professional and passionate tour guide
- Machu Picchu permits for Circuit 2 (the best circuit to see all)
- One-way expedition train
- One-way Scenic Vistadome train
- Bus transport from Aguas Calientes town to Machu Picchu round trip
- 24-hour support while you are on the tour.
SERVICES EXCLUDED
- Meals
- Appreciations for the guide and driver
Packing list
- Day bag for carrying your belongings
- Phone or camera for pictures
- Rain gear if you are traveling anytime from October to March
- Snacks; it’s always good to bring your favorite snacks so you can enjoy them while on the train.
- Water (2 liters per person recommended). We highly recommend you bring a water bottle or camel bag to help us protect our environment.
- Sunscreen SPF 35+ recommended
- Sunglasses
- Repellent
- If you have any medications you use, please don’t forget to bring them with you
Important information
OFTEN ASKED QUESTIONS
How long before should I book this tour?
The Machu Picchu tour requires permits, so we recommend you book at least a couple of months in advance, especially to secure the best Machu Picchu permits.
What is the weather like during the year?
The Cusco area has only 2 well-defined seasons: the wet season and the dry season. The wet season starts in November and ends in March. During this period, it rains almost every day for three or four hours, but there are also several sunny days. The dry season begins around April and lasts until October. June and July are the coldest months. Paradoxically, at noon, the temperatures can reach 23 °C (73 °F), the annual highest temperature.
Should I tip the guide and driver? If I do, how much should I tip?
Our guides are paid fairly according to Peruvian labor laws – that is why we don’t require our clients to tip the crew. However, most of our clients want to show appreciation for the work our guides and drivers do and the service they receive. If you feel like giving them a tip, feel free to do so at the end of the tour. We recommend tipping 15% of the total cost.
Are there any limitations?
In this tour, there is no minimum age or limit. At PERU BY LOCALS tours, we don’t limit ages, genders, religions, or any preferences. We are happy to have everyone join us.
Peruvian Currency
The Peruvian sol is the currency of Peru and usually fluctuates between 3.3 to 3.8 Nuevo sol to 1 US Dollar.
Language
Spanish is the national language of Peru, and approximately 20% of Peruvians speak Quechua (Inca language). Our guides are fluent in Spanish and English.
Why Peru by Locals
- Peru by Locals offers tailor-made treks and tours, catering to your interests when planning your tour
- We are committed to providing world-class tours based on exceptional customer service.
- We are a locally owned and highly experienced travel company based in Cusco, Peru.
- Our staff consists of members who have decades of first-hand experience in the Peruvian tourism sector.
- All the management and staff at Peru by Locals speak English, Spanish, and Quechua (the language of the Incas).
- Our guides and staff members are professionally trained and educated in the history of the Incas, Peruvian history, culture and traditions, first aid in the wilderness, guiding treks and tours, the fauna and flora of the region, and tourism management.
- We are committed to protecting our environment.
- We are committed to creating jobs and empowering local people. We believe in fair labor practices and honor and treat all our employees with dignity.
- We have programs to help with the development of the porters’ families and communities, such as planting trees and buying school books and school equipment for poor local communities.
- We honor native communities that have stewarded the land you visit.
- We have also started an Education Fund to support the education of the children of porters. A percentage of income from every tour and trek goes to the education of those in need.
- Our trips are carefully designed to meet your needs, creating diverse and unique itineraries from 1 to 15 days in length. We offer a wide range of tours and treks, guaranteeing you the experience of a lifetime!
- Peru By Locals organizes worry-free trips for you to fully enjoy.
Peru Small Group Specialists
Our tours are designed for those who love adventure, want to explore new places, experience the local culture, love food, like history, or enjoy photography for all ages, whether you are traveling alone, with friends, as a couple, or with family. At Peru by Locals, we don’t tolerate racism, religions, or discrimination based on sex, etc.
Small groups are the best, and the average tour or trek group consists of around 4 to 8 people. Why is this great? Well, have you ever waited in line while 40 other people get a coffee in the morning? Believe it or not, it is not fun. Taking small groups allows us the flexibility to take you on adventures to places that nobody else goes.
Price
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Machu Picchu Tour From Cusco 1 Day | Peru by Locals

Visit the iconic Incan city of Machu Picchu in a day trip starting in Cusco and finishing in Cusco, traveling by scenic train ride through farmlands, viewing snowy mountains in the Urubamba Valley, and visiting some Inca sites. This day tour includes train tickets, Machu Picchu entrance ticket, bus ride, pickups, and guide.
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GROUP SERVICE
Our tour groups are very important. We run tours with 2 to 8 people usually per group, and we open any tour dates with 2 guests. This service is considered semi-private for personalized experiences, allowing you to take full advantage of your time.
Accommodations
Costs are based on double bedroom occupancy and are priced in US dollars. For single room occupancy, contact us at info@perubylocals.com or via our 24/7 number +51 989585967 (WhatsApp).
To ensure your booking with us, we require a 20% deposit pre-payment of the total cost, and the remaining balance must be paid 30 days prior to your trip.
Choosing this option
- Once a tour date is opened with 2 guests, the travel date probably won’t be changed later.
- This is a great option to meet other travelers and socialize during the trip.
- The quality of service is the same as private tours.
- If for any reason you or others can’t continue the tour, it will go as planned from beginning to end.
PRIVATE SERVICE
Our private service can start with 1 person and accommodate any number you desire, allowing you to choose your travel date.
Accommodations
We run all our tours with 3-star hotels, but we can customize with 5-star hotels upon request.
Costs are based on double bedroom occupancy and are priced in US dollars. For single room occupancy, contact us at info@perubylocals.com or via our 24/7 number +51 989585967 (WhatsApp).
To ensure your booking with us, we require a 20% deposit pre-payment of the total cost, and the remaining balance must be paid 30 days prior to your trip.
Choosing this option
- We cater this tour to your needs with flexibility.
- Once a tour date is opened, it can still be changed if time allows at your requested time.
- This is a great option to spend time with your parents, family, and friends or to travel for special occasions such as honeymoons.
- The quality of service is the same as other tours.