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Top 15 1-Day Tours in Cusco

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The 15 best 1-day tours you can book today, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is top for a reason; start there.

Machu Picchu Day Trip from Cusco - Arriving in Aguas Calientes and riding up to the ruins
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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

Travel from Cusco to Machu Picchu by Expedition, Vistadome, Voyager, or Executive Class train, then tour the citadel with a local English or Spanish-speaking guide. Guides such as Hector, Paul, Ronaldo, and Edgar have earned strong praise for their history lessons and help with photos.

“This tour is definitely worth the money it was super convenient and easy to communicate with. Our tour guide showed us pictures from when it was discovered along with what it thought to look like while we were at certain spots. He gave a lot of useful information along with shared the history in an engaging way! Tour was great!”

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From Cusco: 2-Day Trip to the Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu - Pisac: terraces, stone walls, and a huge cemetery
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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 the Sacred Valley to Pisac and Ollantaytambo, then take a scenic train to Aguas Calientes. The next morning, a guide leads you through Machu Picchu before lunch and your return to Cusco. English and Spanish tours run in groups of up to 15.

“Absolutely excellent. the train ride was mindblowing, the sacred valley and machu picchu ruins were truly incredible and the guides were extremely helpful. Value for money it would definitely be much cheaper to just book entrance tickets beforehand and sort all other requirements in cusco when you are there, but if you are looking for peace of mind and all things sorted for you, go for this tour.”

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From Cusco: 1-day Machu Picchu Tour by Train - Ollantaytambo and the train 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 rail tickets, buses, entrance, and a two-hour guided visit. Guides such as Richard, Eric, Miguel, and Juan Carlos Quiño have helped make the day run smoothly, but train schedules can create a long wait in Aguas Calientes.

“The trip was perfect. Everyone is super nice and organized.”

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Machupicchu 1 day tour - Reaching Machu Picchu by bus
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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 tour the citadel with a shared guide for about two and a half hours. The $353 package includes transport, entry, and return transfers, but not meals. Expect a very long day.

“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 - The Expedition Train from Ollantaytambo
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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 4:00 AM, ride by van and Expedition Train to Aguas Calientes, then take the bus to Machu Picchu for a 2 to 3 hour guided visit. Guide Wilbur has earned special praise for his passion and insight. Lunch is on your own.

“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 - Reaching the citadel by bus
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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

You leave Cusco at 3:30 am, ride the train from Ollantaytambo to Aguas Calientes, then take a bus to Machu Picchu. A bilingual guide such as Javier, Samuel, or Victor leads the two-hour visit before your evening return. The day costs $443 per person, plus the $12 downhill bus and meals.

“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 - What the Expedition train adds
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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

Travel from Cusco to Ollantaytambo, ride the Expedition train to Aguas Calientes, then take the Consetur bus to Machu Picchu for a 2.5-hour guided visit. The small group has up to 15 people. Guides may include Cosme Cuba Gutierrez, praised for history and cultural insight.

“Over three days we got to experience Ollantaytambo, Machu Picchu, and Siete Lagunas. The guides provided by Andean Peru helped us get so much out of the diverse landscapes and expansive histories of the sites we visited.”

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Rafting & Zip line Urubamba River 1 Day - Rafting Class 2, 3, and sometimes 4
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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

Spend about eight hours traveling from Cusco to the Urubamba River for guided rafting, a two-way zipline, lunch, and a hot sauna. Guides such as Amerigo, Anderson, David, and Gabriel have led recent trips, but equipment quality and meal standards can vary.

“Riding the class 3 and 4 rapids. The lunch served after rafting. The very friendly and enthusiastic guide.”

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Rainbown mountain cusco 1 Day - The 4:00 to 5:00 a.m. pickup from Cusco
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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 for a full day at more than 5,000 meters. You get hotel pickup, breakfast, a guided hike, walking sticks, oxygen, a mini buffet lunch, and round-trip transport. Bring 25 soles for entry and prepare for a slow climb or an optional horse ride.

“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 - Chinchero at 3,765 meters
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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 a packed day touring Chinchero, Moray, Maras, Ollantaytambo, and Pisac from Cusco. A bilingual guide, hotel pickup, buffet lunch, and vegan option are included. Guides such as Irving, Jhonnatan, Richard, and Warner have earned praise, but expect extra fees, long hours, and a brisk pace.

“Brilliant day from the off Richard collected me from my hotel was so friendly and knowledgable happy to take photos give information highly recommended”

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Day Trip to Machu Picchu from Cusco - The Expedition or Voyage train to Aguas Calientes
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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 Vistadome-style Voyage train, with hotel pickup, round-trip transfers, bus tickets, entrance, and a two-hour guided visit. You’ll also have free time in Aguas Calientes, though lunch arrangements and the late return need close attention.

“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 - Reaching the colorful mountains on foot
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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 private 3.5-hour drive to Palccoyo’s Tres Rainbows. Walk 15 to 30 minutes at 16,000 feet, enjoy colorful peaks with fewer crowds, and return by about 3 pm. An English-speaking guide, snacks, and boxed lunch are included.

“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 - Taking the train to Aguas Calientes
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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

This 16-hour Machu Picchu trip takes you from Cusco to Ollantaytambo by road, then by train to Aguas Calientes. You receive transport, train and bus tickets, Circuit 2 entry, and a guided visit in English or Spanish. Guide Fernando has been especially praised, though return times can create a long wait.

“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 - Two to three hours is useful, but not unlimited
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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 Machu Picchu visit by Expedition train from Ollantaytambo. Your guide leads a two to three-hour citadel tour, with guides such as Samuel, Roberto, Abelardo, and Katia praised for history, patience, and photography. Lunch is not included.

“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 - Aguas Calientes, the gateway village
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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

You leave Cusco around 4 a.m. for Ollantaytambo, ride the train to Aguas Calientes, then visit Machu Picchu on Circuit 2 with an English or Spanish guide. The group is capped at 15, and guide Hamilton has earned warm praise for his clear, engaging tour.

“This was an amazing time! Our tour guide Hamilton was great and we enjoyed learning the history behind Machu Picchu. The only thing that we weren’t aware of was that after the pick up from the hotel we had to take the shuttle and train without a guide so that worried us a little bit but the train personnel were nice and helped us figure out where to go and what to do. The transition from shuttle to train was with PeruRail so we didn’t have to go anywhere else as far as switching companies. Besides that little worry, everything was smooth sailing. Our guide also made sure we’d be…”

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The valley

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High country

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