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Top 15 One-Day Trips from Cusco

49 tours  ·  from $23 a head

The good one-day trips around Cusco fill up in the dry season, the best ones first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.

Machu Picchu Day Trip from Cusco - Inside Machu Picchu, follow the route you’re given
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Machu Picchu Day Trip from Cusco

1.Machu Picchu Day Trip from Cusco

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,644 reviews · 14 hours (approx.) · from $336Our pick

Ride from Cusco by train and bus to Machu Picchu, then follow an English- or Spanish-speaking local guide through the citadel’s terraces, plazas, and ceremonial areas. The $336 tour includes lodging pickup, entrance and transport tickets, and a small group of up to 15. Choose from several train classes, but plan for a long day and bring lunch.

“One of the most amazing experiences I’ve ever had , our guide made sure we were safe and most importantly enjoyed every part of the experience. I genuinely recommend doing this tour with this company and will 100% be back”

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From Cusco: 2-Day Trip to the Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu - Pisac’s terraces, stonework, and market
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From Cusco: 2-Day Trip to the Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu

2.2-Day Trip to the Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 265 reviews · 2 days · from $370

Travel from Cusco through Pisac and Ollantaytambo, then take a scenic train to Aguas Calientes and visit Machu Picchu with a guide the next morning. The small group is capped at 15, and the package includes transport, entrance to Machu Picchu, and lunch in Aguas Calientes. Accommodation is included only with selected options.

“It was INCREDIBLE ! The organisation is very clear and the tour is very complete! Our guide for the sacred valley was Wally, he was so nice and happy to share his culture with us! He is a solar human being, full of joy ! The train ride to Machu Picchu was so beautiful .. Then on the second day we had the chance to be guided by Uriel, he was an history professor (and a photographer, for your photos it’s perfect ☺️). He is passionate and passionating !!! He shared with us many interesting informations about the machu picchu and we couldn’t wished for a better guide than him…”

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From Cusco: 1-day Machu Picchu Tour by Train - The train ride through the Andes
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From Cusco: 1-day Machu Picchu Tour by Train

3.1-day Machu Picchu Tour by Train

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 138 reviews · 12 hours · from $360

Travel from Cusco to Machu Picchu by tourist train, with hotel pickup, round-trip transfers, entry, and a guided visit of about two hours. You’ll see Andean rivers and peaks en route, then follow one available site circuit. Guides on past departures have included Richard, Eric, Miguel, and Juan Carlos Quiño. Meals are at your own expense, and the full day can run well beyond 12 hours.

“trip was fine, transportation was good , our guide was maybe too knowledgeable , but much with dates and names but he was good. All in all a good day”

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Machupicchu 1 day tour - Aguas Calientes to the Machu Picchu entrance
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Machupicchu 1 day tour

4.Machupicchu 1 day tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 128 reviews · 17 hours (approx.) · from $353Top rated

Travel from Cusco to Machu Picchu by shared bus and train, then spend about two and a half hours inside the Inca citadel with a shared guide. The $353 tour includes round-trip transport, entry, and the Aguas Calientes shuttle bus. Your assigned Machu Picchu circuit depends on your booking date.

“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 tour. It’s an unforgettable experience to experience Machu Pichu and Im glad I had all this help planning it.”

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Machu Picchu full day trip from Cusco - Returning to Cusco takes patience
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Machu Picchu full day trip from Cusco

5.Machu Picchu full day trip from Cusco

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 102 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $490

Leave Cusco around 4 a.m. for a full day by road, Expedition train, and bus to Machu Picchu. An English-speaking guide leads a two to three hour tour of the ruins, followed by time in Aguas Calientes. The group is capped at 16; guide Wilbur was praised on one trip, though your guide may differ.

“From Cusco, it took us five hours from our hotel lobby to walking into Machu Picchu.”

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Machu Picchu in 1 Day from Cusco - The train ride to Aguas Calientes
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Machu Picchu in 1 Day from Cusco

6.Machu Picchu in 1 Day from Cusco

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 98 reviews · 15 hours (approx.) · from $443

Leave Cusco early for Ollantaytambo, then travel by Expedition train to Aguas Calientes and bus up to Machu Picchu. A bilingual guide leads a two-hour visit to major Inca sites, with some time afterward to explore on your own. Guides named by past participants include Javier, Samuel, Marcello, Victor, and Cristian.

“I had a tour with Marcello and i have a wonderful tour. He had really great knowledge of Matcchu pitcchu and also Keen interest to listen what i was saying. We had really rewarding trip were i could see lot of fauna and Flora. Absolutely brilliant trip. Can highly recommend Marcello.”

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Machu Picchu Day Trip from Cuzco - The bus climb and guided visit at Machu Picchu
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Machu Picchu Day Trip from Cuzco

7.Machu Picchu Day Trip from Cuzco

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 76 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $380

From Cusco, this roughly 10-hour trip combines round-trip transport to Ollantaytambo, an Expedition train to Aguas Calientes, a bus up to Machu Picchu, entry, and a guided visit of about two and a half hours. Groups are capped at 15. Guides can vary; Cosme Cuba Gutierrez is one guide praised for his cultural insight.

“It was well organized trip, everything went smoothly, the guide at machu Picchu was alright he was kind of new in his job so it could been better with more knowledge”

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Rafting & Zip line Urubamba River 1 Day - Ziplining Across the River
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Rafting & Zip line Urubamba River 1 Day

8.Rafting & Zip line Urubamba River 1 Day

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 75 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $79

Mayuc River Rafting takes you from Cusco to the Urubamba River for a guided rafting run, a short zipline crossing and lunch at Cusipata River Lodge. Expect safety gear, a river safety kayaker, hot showers and a sauna. Guides named by past participants include Amerigo, Anderson, David and Gabriel. The full day lasts about eight hours.

“What a fun day! David and Gabriel made our zip lining and rafting trip an awesome experience! They were puntual in picking us up from our hotel in Cusco and transportation was great! Zip lining was first and it was a blast (and very safe 😄)! David and Gabriel were thorough with the safety instructions and ensured we felt safe throughout the adventure. The commands were easy to follow and although we got to level 3+ rapids, no one fell out. Well, unintentionally that is. LOL We even stopped along the way to jump off a rock into the very cold water. Believe or not, the cold temps didn’t bother…”

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Rainbown mountain cusco 1 Day - Breakfast in Cusipata, then onward by shuttle
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Rainbown mountain cusco 1 Day

9.Rainbown mountain cusco 1 Day

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 72 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $27Best value

Travel from Cusco to Vinicunca with a guide, breakfast, and a mini buffet lunch, then hike toward Rainbow Mountain above 5,000 meters. Expect a pickup around 5:00 a.m., a steep high-altitude walk, and a return to Cusco around 5:30 p.m. Entry and optional horse hire cost extra.

“Being woken up 15 minutes before our alarm since guide wanted to pick us up 30 minutes before 5 am scheduled start. After that everything was 5 star. Hiking is from 13800 to 15400 so be prepared to go slow or ride the horse. Crowds were huge but it was Pride Month at Rainbow Mountain.”

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Sacred Valley (VIP) - Full Day Trip - Moray: terraces built to test crops
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Sacred Valley (VIP) – Full Day Trip

10.Sacred Valley (VIP) – Full Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 71 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $55

Spend about 12 hours visiting five Sacred Valley sites from Cusco, with a bilingual English and Spanish guide and buffet lunch in Urubamba. Expect Inca terraces, Maras salt pools, steep steps at Ollantaytambo and Pisac, extra admission costs, and a brisk pace. Hotel pickup is included, but pickup from private residences is not.

“This was a very good tour if you like to see a lot in a small amount of time. I didn’t want to spend two days touring the Sacred Valley so this was a good option. However it was a very long day and some of it was a bit rushed. Be prepared for quick walking and quite a few steps. The guide was very knowledgeable and we learned a lot.”

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Day Trip to Machu Picchu from Cusco - Up the mountain to Machu Picchu
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Day Trip to Machu Picchu from Cusco

11.Day Trip to Machu Picchu from Cusco

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 63 reviews · 12 to 16 hours (approx.) · from $335

Travel from Cusco to Machu Picchu by Expedition or Voyage train, with hotel pickup, round-trip transfers, site entry, and a two-hour guided visit. You’ll have time in Aguas Calientes, also called Machu Picchu Town. The guide’s name is not specified, and lunch arrangements need checking: the tour details conflict on whether it is included.

“Everything was organised so well. Every part of the journey smoothly transitioned, from the early morning pick up to the train station. Then on arrival there was a member of the team and our guide waiting for us. Superb organisation”

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1 Day Tour to Palccoyo (Alternative Rainbow Mtn) from Cusco, Peru - Who is likely to enjoy this outing
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1 Day Tour to Palccoyo (Alternative Rainbow Mtn) from Cusco, Peru

12.1 Day Tour to Palccoyo (Alternative Rainbow Mtn) from Cusco, Peru

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 53 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $153

Leave Cusco at 5 am for a roughly 3.5-hour drive to the Tres Rainbows near Palccoyo. An English-speaking guide leads a gentle 15 to 30 minute walk at about 16,000 feet, with time to explore, take photos, and eat a boxed lunch. Hotel transport and snacks are included; bring water.

“Das war eines der besten Erlebnisse meines Lebens. Ich hätte mir in meinen Träumen nie eine eindrucksvollere Landschaft vorstellen können. Der uns gebotene Service war auch ganz toll und die Führung einfach Klasse!”

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Machu picchu one day by train all included - Before dawn: Cusco to Ollantaytambo
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Machu picchu one day by train all included

13.Machu picchu one day by train all included

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 53 reviews · 16 hours (approx.) · from $315

Leave Cusco before dawn for a two-hour drive to Ollantaytambo, then take the train and bus to Machu Picchu. Your package covers transport, entry, and a guided Circuit 2 visit, with a stop in Machu Picchu Pueblo for lunch at your own expense. Expect an early start, fixed transport times, and a late return to Cusco.

“The tour is more of a service that gets everything together for you. They arrange all of the transports and then a guide at Machu Picchu but from place to place there is a bit of figuring things out. Overall it was worth it. Also there is a bunch of walking so be ready!!”

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Private Machu Picchu day trip from Cusco - A good guide can turn ruins into a story
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Private Machu Picchu day trip from Cusco

14.Private Machu Picchu day trip from Cusco

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 49 reviews · 14 hours (approx.) · from $540

Leave Cusco around 4:00 am for a private day trip to Machu Picchu, traveling by van to Ollantaytambo and Expedition train to Aguas Calientes. A guide meets you there for a two-to-three-hour citadel tour, then you have some time to explore on your own. Guides have included Samuel, Roberto, Katia, and Abelardo, but assignments can vary.

“I placed my entire trust in TreXperience to pick me up at my hotel lobby and escort me to Machu Picchu, teach me about the history of Peru, feed me, and get me back safely to my hotel. They did that superbly and more.”

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Machu Picchu 1 Day Tour from Cusco by Train - Lunch and the return to Cusco
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Machu Picchu 1 Day Tour from Cusco by Train

15.Machu Picchu 1 Day Tour from Cusco by Train

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 44 reviews · 15 hours (approx.) · from $355

Leave Cusco before dawn for a train ride from Ollantaytambo through the Sacred Valley, then visit Machu Picchu with an English- or Spanish-speaking guide. The $355 tour includes entry, return buses, train tickets, and transfers back to Cusco. Hamilton is one guide named by a past participant. Expect a long day and free time for lunch in Aguas Calientes.

“Well first you have to fix the spelling..is Machu Picchu other than that the tour was excellent, the guide, the transportation as well as the recommendations from the people that were in charge of the tour were great! Transportation was on time and safe, the guide was very knowledgeable as well as the train and bus accommodations. Thank you!”

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