Category 1-Day Tours

Cusco · 1-DAY TOURS

15 1-Day Tours in Cusco Actually Worth Booking

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This is the shortlist we would hand a friend landing in Cusco. 15 1-day tours worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict, and the one thing to know before you commit.

Machu Picchu Day Trip from Cusco

Machu Picchu Day Trip from Cusco - Aguas Calientes transfer and the bus climb: quick logistics, big payoff

1.Machu Picchu Day Trip from Cusco

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

A smooth Machu Picchu day trip from Cusco with included tickets, guided circuit time, and round-trip train and shuttle logistics.

“A long day of travel was only exceeded by visiting the extraordinary Machu Pichu. Our guide Marco was knowledgeable, professional and courteous. He explained the history, architecture and culture in a thoughtful and insightful way. A 20 year veteran whose passion of sharing the unique history of Machu Pichu brought the ruins alive to those visiting this remarkable place. Bravo!”

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From Cusco: 2-Day Trip to the Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu

From Cusco: 2-Day Trip to the Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu - Cusco pickup and the “no surprises” approach

2.2-Day Trip to the Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu

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

2-day small-group Cusco trip to Pisac and Ollantaytambo, then train and guide-led Machu Picchu with lunch and entry included.

“A lovely, well-rounded trip with our guides. Unfortunately, Mother Nature wasn’t on our side when we reached Machu Picchu. Our 7:00 am tickets in late December meant the views were not as favourable, but the experience was still memorable.”

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From Cusco: 1-day Machu Picchu Tour by Train

From Cusco: 1-day Machu Picchu Tour by Train - Early Pickup and the Cusco to Ollantaytambo Start (4:00 AM Isn’t a Joke)

3.1-day Machu Picchu Tour by Train

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

A 1-day Machu Picchu train trip from Cusco with a guided citadel tour, Aguas Calientes breaks, and smooth pickup and transfers.

“It was costly but worth the experience. The staff are very helpful and super grateful with Katheryn Vargas who tried to accommodate our wishes. Richard, Jerry and Angel were very hospitable and knowledgeable as well.”

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Machupicchu 1 day tour

Machupicchu 1 day tour - Inside Machu Picchu with a guide for about 2.5 hours

4.Machupicchu 1 day tour

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

One-day Machu Picchu tour from Cusco with shared bus and train, included guide and admission, plus a long but well-paced 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

Machu Picchu full day trip from Cusco - Aguas Calientes: Free Time, Checkpoint Realities, and Lunch

5.Machu Picchu full day trip from Cusco

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

A 12-hour Cusco day trip to Machu Picchu by train and bus, with an English guide, free time in Aguas Calientes, and round-trip transport.

“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

Machu Picchu in 1 Day from Cusco - The train ride to Aguas Calientes: what to expect and how to use it

6.Machu Picchu in 1 Day from Cusco

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

Machu Picchu in 1 day from Cusco with early trains, a guided 2-hour tour, and time in Aguas Calientes, all bundled for you.

“Had a great time! All the travel logistics were handled well, and my guide Cristian was friendly and knowledgable. Would recommend!”

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From Arequipa: Colca Canyon Day Trip with Transfer to Puno

From Arequipa: Colca Canyon Day Trip with Transfer to Puno - Arequipa to Colca Valley: Villages, Terraces, and Sunrise Scenery

Machu Picchu Day Trip from Cuzco

Machu Picchu Day Trip from Cuzco - Aguas Calientes for about six hours, how to use the time

8.Machu Picchu Day Trip from Cuzco

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

Spend about 10 hours on a Cusco to Machu Picchu day trip, riding the Expedition train to Aguas Calientes and touring Machu Picchu with a guide.

“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

Rafting & Zip line Urubamba River 1 Day - Zip line over the Urubamba River: short thrill, real views

9.Rafting & Zip line Urubamba River 1 Day

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

One day in Cusco with Urubamba River rafting, zip line thrills, a sauna, and included transport, plus a stop near Vinicunca.

“Amazing rapids and great safety instruction. Still so thrilled by the experience but some small suggestions for improvement: the wetsuits were very insufficient (many sizes too big and no wet suit tops) and we were all hypothermic by the end, the food was marginal and there was no choice but the dish served. We ate the soup only. The zip line was a fun and thrilling addition at the end. Nice guide and also liked the later start (8:15am pickup).”

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Rainbown mountain cusco 1 Day

Rainbown mountain cusco 1 Day - Pickup time and the Cusco morning reality check

10.Rainbown mountain cusco 1 Day

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

Early pickup from Cusco to Vinicunca rainbow mountain for a guided hike, breakfast, mini buffet lunch, oxygen, and sticks. Entry 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

Sacred Valley (VIP) - Full Day Trip - Moray’s circular terraces: the Incas as agricultural engineers

11.Sacred Valley (VIP) – Full Day Trip

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

Cusco Sacred Valley VIP full day: Chinchero, Moray, Maras salt mines, Ollantaytambo, Pisac. Hotel pickup, vegan lunch, guide.

“Excellent itinerary. What I didn’t care for was all the push for selling somethings because that definitely made it feel like a tourist trap in some situations. But overall for how much you get to see in a day especially when you’re short on time - amazing!”

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Day Trip to Machu Picchu from Cusco

Day Trip to Machu Picchu from Cusco - The morning plan from Cusco to Ollantaytambo station

12.Day Trip to Machu Picchu from Cusco

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

Train to Machu Picchu from Cusco with hotel pickup, guided Circuit 2 tour, Aguas Calientes time, and round-trip transport.

“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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Machu picchu one day by train all included

Machu picchu one day by train all included - Machu Picchu With a 2-Hour Guide: Seeing More Than You Think

13.Machu picchu one day by train all included

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

One-day train trip from Cusco to Machu Picchu with included bus, Circuit 2 entry, and a guided visit, plus hassle-free pickup.

“First off I will say this is a great tour. They book everything for you so there is nothing to try and coordinate so it is totally hassle free. The only reason I gave it 4 stars and not 5 is that you don’t have an option on what time you would like to return. For example, we left Cusco at 4am and by the time we were done w all transport up to Machu Picchu and toured it with the guide it was about 11:30a. After taking the bus back down we still had the lunch and some shopping to do. Our train was not until 5:30p. We would…”

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

1 Day Tour to Palccoyo (Alternative Rainbow Mtn) from Cusco, Peru - The 5:00 am Pickup and the Smooth Cusco Exit

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

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

1-day Palccoyo trip from Cusco to Tres Rainbows, a quieter Rainbow Mountain alternative with easy walking, lunch, and hotel pickup.

“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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Private Machu Picchu day trip from Cusco

Private Machu Picchu day trip from Cusco - Inside Machu Picchu: 2 to 3 hours with a private guide, plus your own time

15.Private Machu Picchu day trip from Cusco

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

Private Machu Picchu day trip from Cusco with hotel pickup, round-trip Expedition train, a guided citadel visit, and extra free time.

“Elvis and Cesar were pleasant and helpful getting us there. Our highlight of the day though was Samuel, our guide through Circuit 3 at Machu Picchu. We were amazed by his detailed knowledge of this special place. His love for it was evident. He knew so many interesting facts and was sure we understood what he was saying. He was so kind to make sure our trip was well recommended with great photos. He knew of good places to stand and was sure to take a few so we were sure to get good ones. We enjoyed him so much, we asked him to be in a picture with us…”

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