Full-day Private Tour In Machupicchu With Expedition Train

Julio and Juan made this a fantastic experience from start to finish. Julio visited my hotel the evening before to explain all the logistics, making everything easy and stress-free. He also checked in with me throughout the trip to make sure everything was going smoothly. The guide, Juan, was knowledgeable, professional, and clearly knew the route inside and out. He shared interesting stories about the history and culture of the area, pointed out the best viewpoints, and was always happy to take photos along the way. He even made sure I was satisfied with the pictures before moving on. Excellent organization, great communication, and outstanding service from the whole team. I highly recommend this tour!

A very well organized tour given the multiple transitions from car to train to bus. The price of $316 per person was more than I preferred and the tour on circuit 1 lasted less than 1.5 hours which is not long considering the time to travel there and back. Guide was very informative.

Incredible experience, from the moment the driver picked us up at the hotel to the train, aguas calientes, and Machu Picchu! I highly recommend it. Felipe who was our private tour was very knowledgeable, friendly and helpful. Thank you!

It was a perfectly orchestrated day. All the connections went out well. We choose loop 1 and a hike to the bridge. It gave us some additional views of different parts of the valley, away from the crowds.. we were not disappointed to only have loop 1, as we will see other Incan sites from the onsite. Our guide was fabulous.

We had an amazing excursion to Machu Picchu! Everything was perfectly organized, and the experience was unforgettable. A huge thank you to Julio, who helped us so much with the planning—he was incredibly helpful, responsive, and knowledgeable. Thanks to him, everything went smoothly and we could just enjoy the trip. Highly recommend!

Julio & team were amazing as always. This is the second time I am working with Julio and always been amazed by his professionalism and overall customer experience. I had a great time visiting Machu Picchu and experience of getting there and back to Cusco was well organized. I would highly recommend using Apu Ausangate’s services for your adventures in Peru.

We booked our tour with Apu Ausangate in August for January of 2025. The owner Mr. Julio is amazing, his attention to detail, communication from the day we inquired to the day we said goodbye to him in Cusco was over the top. He and his wife were tour guides in the past and have now opened their own business. We started our trip by visiting the sacred valley with the driver Juan Carlos and our guide John. They wanted to make sure we got the best of the day and arranged the itinerary where we were not with many big tour busses and get over-run by people. They ensured we knew what fair pricing was in the markets, so we were not taken advantage off as tourists. We had lunch at this amazing restaurant where we sampled a lot of the traditional Peruvian food. We continued our journey to Agua Calientes by the Expedition train where we said goodbye to Juan Carlos our driver. Our Guide John ensured we got on the train and then when we got off in Agua Calientes he was waiting for us at the train station. It was pretty late; we had met a lady on the train who seemed lost, and we asked John to assist her and without any reservations he helped her find her hotel and walked her to her hotel - great service We were hosted at the Susanna Inn, which is a very clean and beautiful hotel, breakfast was outstanding, staff was courteous and friendly, views of the raging waters were phenomenal from your room as well as the breakfast area. The owner who is an older lady welcomes all of her guests and asks how everything is. Not speaking Spanish I was fortunate that we communicated with Google translate. The following day John came to pick us up for our tour to Machu Pichu. We had requested Julio, owner to book us on circuit 2 however not realizing that it would be hard for my husband to climb the steep hills I asked John to change to circuit 3. John let me know that he had bought (2) trekking sticks for my husband and we will attempt circuit 2 and if he is not able then we shall decide. John was the most patient, kind and understanding guide I have come across. He assisted every step of the way, lent his shoulder for support - Thank you John for your hospitality. On our return it was pouring rain and Mr. Julio, and his wife personally came to pick up and drop us at the hotel. I cannot say how amazed I was as in the USA we are not used to this kind of hospitality unless you are staying or touring with a five-star organization. I have traveled the world, and I can say Apu Ausangate delivered five-star service to us from start to finish. Usually, I do not write reviews however I was compelled to write a review for this company as they delivered far beyond our expectations, created memories that will last a lifetime and Kudos to them. Wishing them all the success in their business and I sincerely hope people give them an opportunity, book with them and they thrive in their business. Thank you again to Julio and John for this amazing experience. Hope to see you again sometime in the near future.

We arrived in Cusco without any specific plans and, by chance, chose the first tour available with this company. Since then, we have used their services for all our tours. Their professionalism in organizing the trips, timely pickups, the comfort of the bus, and the knowledgeable guide with excellent English skills made our experience thoroughly enjoyable. Above all, their personal attention to our needs stood out, particularly when a train delay caused us to return at midnight, and they personally ensured our transfer back to the hotel. I highly recommend this company; a quality tour experience is assured.

As a seasoned world traveler of over 30 years, I’ve learned that choosing the right excursion guide can make or break the experience. Money matters, but the guide is essential for ensuring the best adventure. Recently, I embarked on a 4-day hike with Julio, and his impact was profound. Julio stands out as the best guide I’ve encountered across my global travels. Fluent, empathetic, educated, and passionate, he hails from the highlands of Peru. His storytelling skills bring the country’s culture and history to life. After just four days together, I consider him a kindred spirit.

Julio is an outstanding guide. He is very knowledgable about the entire area and shares his experience is such an engaging and fun way. He was kind and helpful throughout our trip!! I highly recommend Julio as a guide. He is the best in the area!!!!!

This private tour with Julio as my guide was amazing. Everything worked out perfectly, he was so helpful with the preparation and throughout the process, had everything figured out (tickets/time-schedule etc.) which made the whole day so easy and fun. Julio explained the fascinating history of Machu Picchu and pointed out all the interesting spots throughout the tour. In addition to learning a lot about Machu Picchu we also had great conversations about Peru and the Peruvian way of life. All in all I had the best day and am very thankful to have had Julio as my guide. Can 100 % recommend to anyone wanting to explore Machu Picchu in a day!

It was an amazing experience! Our guide Jonathan with Apu Ausangate trek met us on time in Cusco with a cheerful smile and made us smile for the duration of the trip! We visited incredible Machu Picchu, and many of the other amazing cultural sights in The Sacred Valley. Jonathan was helpful efficient and very informative in each place we stopped. He had an excellent background knowledge of all the areas we visited and answered all our questions. We had different ability levels and he carefully walked us through the options available to maximize our experience and accommodate our physical needs. We were also impressed by his involvement and his wish to help local communities. He and Pablo, our driver were truly exceptional! We will never forget our time in Peru with Jonathan and Pablo I highly recommend them Thank you !

- good preparation and information by very friendly staff of the travel agency the day before - Consistent accessibility and great commitment of the agency during the tour - Tour guide with extensive knowledge and clear didactic material - excellent time management during the guided tour of Machu Picchu - some Waiting time for the carer in Aguas Calientes, otherwise good care - Scheduling with large buffers -> total very long day - Impressive, very well organized and maintained archaeological site => Machu Picchu definitely belongs on the itinerary for Peru and with Apu Ausangate Trek you can enjoy it wonderfully!

Superb 2 days experience to visit Chinchero, Maras, Moray, Olyantambo and Machu Picchu with a very good organization!! Thank you.

A wonderful experience, the majesty of Machu Pichu is incredible, I highlight again the service of the agency, punctuality, concern, accompaniment, the guide Waldir 1000 of 10, excellent, you know a lot, it was really a great experience that I will repeat in another circuit

Excellent service , recommended for family and friends , in all its tour services in the city of Cuzco!!!!!!!

It was an amazing excursion from the beginning to the end, Apu Ausangate Trek is a recommended agency, It has everything absolutely organized, from the guides who are well oriented about the history from the beautiful city of Cuzco to the organizers of all the tours, Maritza and Julio were present for us at all times even though we were with family of 7 people including two little girls I felt very safe everything very Pro, we were able to reach the mountain of 7 colors, machu pichu had a lot of patience, I was very delighted with the Apu Ausangate Trek agency. The landscapes of the tour are amazing, the view, history and culture are breathtaking. My family and I are very grateful for all the treatment, patience and kindness.

It was an amazing excursion, Apu Ausangate Trek is excellent, You have everything absolutely organized, Our Guide Julio was the best we had a great time, He was for us at all times, Very Pro, Careful and Friendly. The landscapes of the tour are amazing, the view, history and culture are breathtaking. There is a Wonderful energy in that beautiful place one more Wonder of the world, All the surrounding mountain range is something divine and unique I would say Magnificent. Our group was very close, certainly an experience that should be lived thank you very much for everything!

We'll start by saying that this trip was excellent! Our guide was Mr. Julio and he facilitated this excursion for us. The reality is that we left the tickets for Machu Picchu at the last minute. We thought we had no choice but to miss the trip but we found Julio and he helped us. Since all-day Machu Picchu entry tickets are sold about 1 month in advance, the only other way to get in is to buy tickets the day before the early morning entry. And you have to make sure you are one of the first in line to buy one of those tickets. This after getting on the train to get to Aguas Calientes...etc. Well it sounded a little complicated but Julio assured us that everything was already planned. So it was! From the second they picked us up at our hotel in Cusco until returning us back to the hotel, everything was very coordinated. We didn't have to worry about anything. He made it possible for us to enjoy Machu Picchu to the fullest. We had a beautiful cloudless day at 10 am. We could see everything clearly. Our guide Wilmar gave us a lot of information and history about any questions we had about Machu Picchu. He was patient with us and went at our pace (there are sections more difficult than others). We used circuit 1 and we could see everything. Machu Picchu was an unforgettable experience. Julio was very attentive to us and helped us with any concerns we had. Thanks for the gifts Julio! We recommend Apu Ausangate Trails and Julio as a guide.

A great experience to visit Machupicchu with the Apu Ausangate team, always attentive and happy to support visitors. 10/10

I was calm at all times, they are super attentive to you…. A super nice experience 10/10 🫶🏽 and highly recommended 👍🏻