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Not counted among our train tours: 1-day product with no named train and no train journey recorded. It stays listed under Inca Rail.

Inca Rail · Day tour

Sunset Tour to Machu Picchu from Cusco

Day tour by rail to Machu Picchu at sunset from Cusco

Illustration of Sunset Tour to Machu Picchu from Cusco

Inca Rail's Sunset Tour to Machu Picchu is a one-day excursion departing from Cusco. The journey combines train travel with a guided visit to the 15th-century Incan citadel, deliberately timed so visitors arrive during golden hour before sunset. The package handles logistics: hotel pickup in Cusco, round-trip rail passage, site entrance fees, and an on-site guide. This format suits first-time rail travellers seeking a single, contained rail experience and photographers drawn by the light quality at day's end. The tour returns to Cusco the same day, making it ideal for travellers with limited time in Peru. Note that the site sits at high altitude in the Andes mountains; acclimatisation to Cusco before departure is advisable. The operator does not publish a detailed hour-by-hour itinerary in available materials.

Price history

Across 2 checks, this price has fallen US$5 since 2 Sep, to US$343.

US$348US$3432 Sep12 Sep

Each point is a day we checked this operator's own page, not a weekly average, and the line holds flat between checks rather than guessing at movement we did not see. 2 of 2 points are a live read of the operator's page.

What to know before you look closer

  • The operator publishes no detailed day-by-day itinerary for this package; confirm the exact departure time, return time, and activities at the site with Inca Rail before booking.
  • This is a same-day excursion with a single rail leg; physical fitness and acclimatization to Cusco's high altitude (over 11,000 feet) are important considerations.

Included

  • Train transportation
  • Guide
  • Machu Picchu entrance tickets
  • Hotel pickup

Questions travellers ask

How much does it cost?
From $343 per person, the operator's advertised from-price, read on its own page on 12 Sept 2026. About $343 at ECB reference rates. Departures, room types and dates can price differently; the operator's page is the final word.
Is train travel included?
Yes. Inca Rail includes round-trip rail transportation from Cusco to Machu Picchu.
Is this tour guided or independent?
Inca Rail provides a guide for the tour.
When does the tour run?
The pack does not list specific departure dates or seasons. Contact Inca Rail directly for current availability and scheduling.

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