Updated November 5, 2026. Prices per person are taken from our tour pages and from the official rates in effect that day.
Quick answer
A Cusco package with Machu Picchu costs from US$ 235 per person: two days, traveling by road. By train, the shortest one starts at US$ 415, and the three-day one at US$ 485. The most complete package lasts six days, adds Humantay, Salkantay and Vinicunca, and costs US$ 1,058. None of them include flights or a hotel in Cusco.
If you go on your own, the Machu Picchu day alone costs about US$ 200 to 240 for the shared van, train, bus and entrance ticket, not counting a guide.
Cusco and Machu Picchu package prices in 2026
These are our prices per person as of November 5, 2026. All of them include the Machu Picchu entrance ticket, transportation to Aguas Calientes (by train or by car) and a guide.
| Package | From | What’s included |
|---|---|---|
| 1 day | ||
| Machu Picchu Full Day (one-day tour from Cusco) | US$ 375 | Transfer from Cusco to Ollantaytambo, round-trip train, bus to the citadel, entrance ticket and guide. |
| 2 days | ||
| Machu Picchu by car | US$ 235 | Car to Hidroeléctrica, walk to Aguas Calientes, entrance ticket, guide and three meals. The bus up to the citadel is paid separately. |
| Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu | US$ 415 | Chinchero, Moray and Maras, buffet lunch, train, bus, entrance ticket and guide. |
| Sumac Llacta | US$ 530 | Groups of up to 8, panoramic train, Chinchero, Ollantaytambo and Pisac, and two lunches. |
| 3 days | ||
| Cusco Tradicional | US$ 485 | City tour, Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu in groups of up to 8, with the Cusco Tourist Ticket (Boleto Turístico), train, bus, entrance ticket and five meals. |
| Saquisqa Awquicuna | US$ 590 | City tour with dinner show, Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu, in groups of up to 8. |
| 5 and 6 days | ||
| Cusco Aventurero | US$ 760 | ATV ride in Maras and Moray, Machu Picchu by train, Humantay Lake and Vinicunca, with each day’s entrance fees. |
| Killa Qawarinampac | US$ 947 | City tour with dinner show, Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu, Humantay Lake and Salkantay Pass with a night in an igloo. |
| Urcu Llimpicuna | US$ 1,058 | Everything in the previous package, plus Rainbow Mountain (Vinicunca). |
What’s not included. Flights, hotel in Cusco, meals not listed, tips, and optional tickets for Huayna Picchu, Machu Picchu Mountain and the hot springs. If you need them, we can quote your trip with flights and hotel.
Over the last three months, our most requested packages were the five-day Cusco Aventurero, the Machu Picchu Full Day and the three-day Cusco Tradicional. If you’d rather arrive on foot, the two-day Short Inca Trail costs US$ 845, with the permit and entrance ticket included.
How much Machu Picchu costs on your own
To compare, we added up what a foreign adult pays for a same-day round trip from Cusco, taking the train from Ollantaytambo. These are November 2026 prices. Train fares change with the date and departure time.
| Item | Price | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Shared van (colectivo) Cusco – Ollantaytambo, round trip | S/ 24 | About S/ 12 each way. |
| Train Ollantaytambo – Aguas Calientes, round trip | US$ 124 to 160 | Basic class: PeruRail Expedition or Inca Rail The Voyager. |
| Bus to the citadel, round trip | US$ 24 | Foreign visitor rate. You can also walk up in about 90 minutes. |
| Machu Picchu entrance ticket | S/ 163 | S/ 152 plus the S/ 11 SERNANP conservation fee. With Huayna Picchu or the Mountain, S/ 211. |
| Official guide | Extra | Hire one at the entrance or through an agency. |
| Approximate total | US$ 200 to 240 | At S/ 3.47 per dollar, without a guide or meals. |
The Full Day with us costs US$ 375. That’s more than putting it together yourself: you’re paying for hotel pickup, the guide, and train, bus and entrance times that fit together, in one payment, with someone to sort it out if something changes. If you have time and like to plan, going on your own is cheaper.
The cheapest way to get there is by road to Hidroeléctrica, then a two- to three-hour walk on a flat path beside the train tracks. We explain it all in our guide to the Hidroeléctrica route, which is the basis of our Machu Picchu by car package. To choose a train, see PeruRail vs. Inca Rail.
Other costs of a trip to Cusco
Cusco Tourist Ticket (Boleto Turístico)
The Machu Picchu ticket doesn’t include the Cusco Tourist Ticket. It’s a separate ticket for Sacsayhuamán, the Sacred Valley, Tipón and several museums in the city. The full ticket costs S/ 130 for foreign visitors and is valid for 10 days; each partial ticket costs S/ 70. Our packages with the Sacred Valley already include it. More details in our Boleto Turístico guide.
Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu Mountain
Climbing either mountain costs S/ 48 more than the standard ticket: S/ 200 instead of S/ 152, plus the S/ 11 SERNANP fee. Spots are limited and no package includes them, so you need to request them separately and well in advance. We compare the two in Huayna Picchu vs. Machu Picchu Mountain.
Flights and hotel
These depend on the date, the airline and the hotel category, so we don’t give a fixed figure. They go up in high season, from June to August, and over the year-end holidays. Secure your Machu Picchu ticket first, then buy your flight. When you land, see how to get from Cusco airport to the city center.
Meals, tips and small expenses
Each package lists which meals are included; the rest are on you. We cover the costs people tend to forget in five unexpected expenses in Cusco and Machu Picchu.
Peruvians and Andean Community travelers pay less
Peruvians, foreign residents of Peru and citizens of Colombia, Ecuador and Bolivia pay S/ 64 for the Machu Picchu ticket, plus S/ 5 for SERNANP. For Peruvians, the bus costs US$ 15 round trip. If you live in Peru, ask us for the price in soles. If you’re from Colombia, Ecuador or Bolivia, check which document to show (in Spanish). All other visitors pay the foreign visitor rate shown in the tables above.
How many days do you need for Cusco and Machu Picchu?
Here’s the short version. The plan with times is in our Cusco and Machu Picchu itinerary, day by day.
One day: Machu Picchu only
You leave Cusco before dawn and return at night. It works if you already know the city or are short on time, but it’s a long day.
Two days: Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu
You tour the Sacred Valley on the way to Aguas Calientes and go up to Machu Picchu the next day, without returning to Cusco in between. It’s a good plan if you’ve just arrived, because the Valley is lower than Cusco.
Three days: the essentials
A Cusco City Tour, the Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu, with the transfers taken care of. It’s the format we recommend most for a first visit.
Five or six days: add the mountains
These add Humantay Lake, at about 4,200 m (13,780 ft), Rainbow Mountain or the Salkantay Pass, at 4,600 m (15,090 ft). It’s best to leave them until after two days in Cusco, once you’re acclimatized. We explain how in altitude sickness in Cusco.
When to book
Machu Picchu sells a fixed number of tickets per day and per route. For November and December 2026, the classic circuit sold out online, so book your package before you buy your flight. If your date has no availability left, see what to do if tickets are sold out. For 2027, check when 2027 tickets go on sale and our Machu Picchu tickets guide.
Want us to plan your Cusco trip?
We’re a local agency in Cusco, registered with MINCETUR since 2003, with English-speaking guides. Tell us your dates, how many people are traveling and how many days you have: we’ll send you the final price, with flights and hotel if you need them. You book with a 35% deposit, by card, bank transfer or payment at our office.
- All packages from 2 to 6 days.
- Cusco Tradicional, 3 days: the complete first visit.
- Cusco Aventurero, 5 days: Machu Picchu, Humantay and Vinicunca.
- Machu Picchu Full Day, if you only have one day.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a Cusco and Machu Picchu package cost in 2026?
With Tari Tours, from US$ 235 per person (two days by road) to US$ 1,058 (six days). By train, the shortest package costs US$ 415, and the three-day one, US$ 485. They include the entrance ticket, transportation to Machu Picchu and the guide. They don’t include flights or a hotel in Cusco.
How much does it cost to visit Machu Picchu on your own?
A foreign adult spends about US$ 200 to 240 for the day: shared van to Ollantaytambo (S/ 24 round trip), train (US$ 124 to 160), bus to the citadel (US$ 24) and entrance ticket (S/ 163). The guide and meals are extra.
How much is the Machu Picchu ticket in 2026?
S/ 152 for a foreign adult, or S/ 200 if your route climbs Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu Mountain, plus the S/ 11 SERNANP conservation fee. Peruvians, residents and citizens of Colombia, Ecuador and Bolivia pay S/ 64 plus S/ 5.
Is it cheaper to go with a package or on your own?
Going on your own is usually cheaper, if you can get a ticket and a train for your date. A package costs more, but it covers transfers, schedules and the guide in one payment. Packages of three days or more also include the Sacred Valley and the Boleto Turístico.
How many days do you need for Cusco and Machu Picchu?
Three days cover the essentials: city tour, Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu. With two days, you see the Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu. With five or six, you can add Humantay Lake, Rainbow Mountain or the Salkantay Pass.
What is the cheapest Machu Picchu package?
Machu Picchu by car, two days, for US$ 235. You travel by road to Hidroeléctrica and walk a flat path to Aguas Calientes. The bus up to the citadel is not included.
What do Machu Picchu packages not include?
Flights, hotel in Cusco, meals not listed, tips and optional tickets for Huayna Picchu, Machu Picchu Mountain and the hot springs.
How do I book a package with Tari Tours?
Message us on WhatsApp with your dates and the number of travelers. We confirm ticket and train availability, and you book with a 35% deposit, by card, bank transfer or payment at our office.
Sources
- Tari Tours: Cusco and Machu Picchu packages and each tour’s page (prices checked November 5, 2026)
- Peru Ministry of Culture, Tu Boleto: official Machu Picchu ticket sales
- Tari Tours: 2026 Machu Picchu rates by route and SERNANP fee
- Camino a la Maravilla (Consettur): Aguas Calientes – Machu Picchu bus fares (checked November 5, 2026)
- Machupicchu.world: Inca Rail fares for a real date in November 2026 (updated October 20, 2026)
- Boleto Machu Picchu: 2026 budget, Expedition train and shared van to Ollantaytambo
- COSITUC: Cusco Tourist Ticket (Boleto Turístico) price list
- Central Reserve Bank of Peru: SBS exchange rate (S/ 3.466 per dollar, selling, November 2, 2026)
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