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3-Day Machu Picchu Tour & Sacred Valley from Cusco Airport


3 Days & 2 Nights | Starting From: $ 0.00 per person

Cusco airport - Sacred Valley - Maras Moray - Ollantaytambo - Machu Picchu
3-Day Machu Picchu Tour & Sacred Valley from Cusco Airport

3-Day Machu Picchu Tour & Sacred Valley from Cusco Airport

3 Days & 2 Nights

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Activity Type
Archaeology & Cultural Adventures
Max Altitude
3,440 m / 11,286 ft
Activity Level
Leisurely (Easy, gentle walk, stone steps)
Group Size
Min 2 ppl, Max 8 ppl

Ultimate 3-day/2-night “Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu” tour from Cusco airport

Experience Peru’s top sights on a 3-day Machu Picchu private tour with Sacred Valley and Maras Moray

Explore the Sacred Valley highlight and the ‘lost city of the Incas’ with our private 3-day Machu Picchu tour from Cusco airport! This spectacular 3-day package starting from Cusco airport offers the opportunity to make the most of your time and visit the most significant Inca Empire archaeological sites, where you can experience their culture and history firsthand while enjoying stunning Peruvian landscapes.

Embark on this exciting private tour from Cusco airport to the Seven Wonders of the World—Machu Picchu with our expert local guides and experience Inca history with ultimate comfort and style as you explore ancient ruins and circular crop terraces, to the Maras Salt Mines, the Pisac ruins, traditional Pisac market and the Ollantaytambo fortress to the iconic Machu Picchu, each destination will provide you with an exciting and fascinating adventure.

If you’re seeking an adventure and cultural trip that begins right from the moment you arrive at Cusco Airport, then the 3-day tour of Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu from Cusco airport is tailor-made for you. Join us for a 3-day Machu Picchu tour, we show you the captivating wonders that await you on this unforgettable journey from Cusco that will leave an indelible mark on your heart and soul. Let us be your trusted partner in this extraordinary adventure, as we create memories that will last a lifetime.

What's it like

Instead of rushing straight to Ollantaytambo or Urubamba from Cusco airport, pause and discover the wonders of the Sacred Valley of the Incas to Machu Picchu with a local guide. Looking for an unforgettable three-day adventure starting from Cusco airport? This 3-day Machu Picchu tour is the best tour from Cusco airport to the Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu and as it is offered in private service it can be customized based on your preferences.

By beginning your trip from the Cusco airport, you avoid the need for additional transfer and make the most of your time in the Sacred Valley and live a unique experience by combining the Sacred Valley and the Incredible Machu Picchu, along with all the history, culture, and glorious scenery of these two beautiful areas.

This exciting 3-day tour begins the moment you step off the plane in Cusco. Our tour guide and private drive will pick you up from the airport and then led you to the Sacred Valley of the Incas by the Pisac route, to visit an Alpaca farm where you can meet llamas, alpacas, vicuñas, and guanacos. You’ll also visit Mirador Taray for a great view, the Pisac Inca Site, and Pisac Market, where you can learn about the past and shop for handmade items.

Day 1: Pick Up from Cusco Airport – Tour In Pisac – Transfer to the Sacred Valley

Welcome to the Imperial City of Cusco, also known as the cultural capital of Peru, located more than 11,000 feet above sea level. Upon arrival, we will meet you at Cusco airport and we start the adventure to the Sacred Valley right away.

Heading to the Sacred Valley from Cusco, enjoy a comfortable transfer you to your selected hotel in the Sacred Valley. En route to the hotel, following the road to Pisac, we will make a stop at the Alpaca Farm, where you will meet llamas, alpacas, vicuñas, and guanacos. Our expert tour guides will explain the differences and importance of these South American camels to Andean culture.

We will continue driving to Mirador Taray, a perfect viewpoint to enjoy amazing views of the Sacred Valley and the Andes. From here, you can see its vast expansion and the maize fields that have sustained Andean communities for centuries.

Afterwards, we will descend to the town of Pisac and explore its colorful market, where local women from the villages sell their handmade products. This is a perfect place to bargain and shop. You will also have time to enjoy your lunch on your own.

Following lunch, we’ll keep driving to the Pisac Archaeological Site, an ancient Inca settlement located in the upper part of the town with the same name, which boast amazing farming terraces attached to the shape of the mountain, ancient tombs on steep slopes, temples, and aqueducts.

After exploring the Pisac Inca site with your private guide, we’ll drive through the famous Sacred Valley, along the winding Urubamba River, also known as the Vilcanota or Wilcamayu River towards your hotel in the Sacred Valley, located in either Urubamba or Ollantaytambo.

Upon arrival at your Sacred Valley Hotel, check in to your room and enjoy some free time.

Important Information for Your Tour

  • It is required to arrive before midday to Cusco airport to explore the mentioned sites above
  • Visiting the Pisac Market and the Alpaca Farm is optional—if you prefer not to include these stops, simply let us know and we’ll adjust your itinerary accordingly.
  • Staying in the Sacred Valley which is at about 9,500 ft. above sea level will help you acclimatize quicker and gradually to the altitude so you can get up and explore this beautiful region with a lower risk of getting altitude sickness.

Day 2: Best of Sacred Valley Private Tour - Train Journey to Aguas Calientes

To begin this incredible second-day adventure and explore the best of the Sacred Valley on a private tour, we will pick you up from your hotel in the Sacred Valley at either 8 or 8:30 a.m. The exact pickup time will be confirmed on the previous day, depending on the train schedule to Aguas Calientes after your tour.

We will head towards the small town of Chinchero. The journey takes just over an hour and is a beautiful ride through the mountains, providing the most spectacular views. You will discover immense snow-capped mountains, vast fields of corn, and beautiful villages.

Upon arrival, we will visit the archaeological site, including the Inca palace’s remains, a ceremonial center, and several agricultural terraces. Next, we will attend a demonstration of the handwoven textiles made by the local women. They are experts in this art, which has been a tradition for hundreds of years, using entirely natural dyes.

After immersing in the peaceful Andean highlands at the Chinchero, we will continue our journey to board our private transportation towards Moray and explore the circular agricultural terraces arranged in concentric circles and descending into the ground, which compares to an amphitheater or extraterrestrial. However, it was a gigantic Inca agricultural laboratory. Your guide will explain the history, and you will have time to explore and take photos.

Afterwards, enjoy a nourishing lunch in a local restaurant in the Sacred Valley, savore traditional Peruvian flavors that connect you to the land (Lunch is NOT included in the price).

After lunch, we will continue your journey to the Maras Salt Mines, a serene landscape of terraced salt ponds. Feel the calming energy of this ancient site as you learn about the natural salt extraction methods still practiced by local families. The site has been producing salt since ancient times, and over 3,000 salt ponds are filled daily with underground water. You will have a surreal landscape to take the most incredible photos with the Salt Mines in the foreground.

Finally, we will head to the Inca town of Ollantaytambo, where will visit the Inca site, which includes a fortress, a temple, and several residential areas. Your guide will explain the history and significance of the site, as well as the strategic importance of its location in the valley. You will have some free time to explore the ruins on your own, take photos, or climb to the top of the fortress for panoramic views of the town and surrounding mountains.

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Why Peru Spirit Adventures!

Peru Spirit Adventure is a family owned travel agency and a local tour operator based in Cusco, Peru, in the Ancient Capital of the Inca Empire! Peru Spirit Adventure was founded by a Peruvian with over many years of guiding experience, and is a 100% Cusqueñian Company without any shareholders.

We are an agency with a great spirit of adventure and passionate about travel, dedicated to offer the best tourist services, to take you to discover the vast riches, natural and archaeological of each corner of the country.

We provide high quality service as well as focusing on having small groups to enhance the travel experience and customize any tour or trek to suit your travel, fitness, budget, and time preferences. This is what makes us stand out from other tour operators.

We create small personalized tours & treks strictly and only operated by local professional staff catering in PERSONALIZED and HIGH QUALITY SERVICE. Our guides in Peru are hand selected by the owners of Peru Spirit Adventure. All guides for our tours and treks are native to Peru and speak fluent English to ensure excellent communication and a positive experience overall.

We pride ourselves on providing 5 star service before, during, and after your trip. Peru Spirit Adventure is dedicated to excellent customer service and adventure experiences. We have been awarded from Trip Advisor the Certificate of Excellence for the last three years. Please check out our reviews and certificates of excellence on, TRIPADVISOR for yourself!

We are direct operators of all the tours and treks we offer, from family trips, honeymoon trips and luxury travel, including adventure tours to Peruvian Andes. Please email us to customize your trip in Peru.

Our tours & treks are operated in private service with a mínimum of 2 people to confirm the departure – Max 8 / Average 4 guests, ensuring a small group feel and specialized attention.

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