Tour To Machu Picchu 3 Days + Cusco City Tour + Sacred Valley
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Explore Cusco, the Sacred Valley & Machu Picchu – 3 Days / 2 Nights
Spend three days exploring the highlights of the Cusco, the Sacred Valley's ancient ruins & Machu Picchu with a private guide
Cusco & Machu Picchu 3-Day Tour Package – Embark on a three days journey of adventure to Machu Picchu in Peru and explore the best of Cusco, the Sacred Valley of the Incas and wrap up the adventure at the iconic Machu Picchu Citadel by taking our custom 3-day Cusco, Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu tour with a private guide for a memorable experience.
This exciting Cusco and Machu Picchu 3-day tour combines the must-see places when visiting Cusco, explore the living history and breathtaking scenery of the Peruvian highlights on this incredible experience with private custom-made tours. You’ll begin in the Imperial City and discover what made Cusco the center of the Inca Empire!
Then, you’ll head to the Sacred Valley with our expert guide by your side to explore the most significant Inca sites and learn all about the landscape, Inca history, and why the area is so important before taking the train to the legendary city of Machu Picchu, one of the grandest and most enthralling sites in Latin America and the whole world, for a privately guided tour.
This Machu Picchu Tour 3 Days, including Cusco and Sacred Valley is completely customizable, which means you can make your add-ons or focus on certain interests, where our private guides will offer you with more unique experiences, we will tailor this adventure to your specifications.
Join Us for the adventure of lifetime by taking the most exciting 3-day trip to Cusco, Machu Picchu and Sacred Valley and explore the most visited archeological sites in Cusco, the Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu while traveling through some of the most beautiful landscapes in the world
Trip Details For 3-Day Trip to Cusco, Machu Picchu & Sacred Valley
Tour Location: Cusco City, Sacred Valley and the lost city of the Incas–Machu Pichu, among other impressive Inca historical sites
Tour Type: Half day city tour, full day Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu tours with an expert tour guide
Availability: Year round
Activities: Tours by van/train, archaeological adventures and cultural adventures, covering the UNESCO World Heritage-listed sites of Cusco and Machu Picchu.
Good For: Those who want to visit Machu Picchu without trekking, and experience the World Wonder of Machu Picchu through the eyes of a local private guide!
Physical Grading: 1 2 3 4 5 6, Easy / Moderate: Designed for everyone. not trekking, but lots of walking around the Inca archaeological complexes. Travelers should be physically fit and prepared for multiple hours of activity.
Group Size: Our tours depart every day with a minimum of 2 guests and a maximum of 8 guests. We can also accommodate private trips and large group trips. We need a minimum of 02 people to depart. Family groups, friend travelers, couple travelers, you are welcome to our 3-day trip to Cusco, Machu Picchu and Sacred Valley
Reservations: We recommend that all of our customers make their booking 3-4 months prior to ensure availability. If your dates are flexible, we can take reservations on short notice, however we cannot guarantee a spot will be available, because Machu Picchu Tickets are selling out VERY FAST due to restricted numbers allowed in per day. In order to book, please contact us through this page by filling out the ENQUIRY form, ask first for availability, and we will give you all the information on how to book tour requested, once we agree, you will book the requested tour, otherwise we cannot assure availability.
Itinerary Overview
- Day 1: We welcome you to Cusco – City Tour Cusco Half Day
- Day 2: Sacred Valley Tour: Pisac (ruins & Market) – Ollantaytambo – Aguas Calientes
- Day 3: Aguas Calientes – Machu Picchu Citadel – Aguas Calientes – Ollantaytambo – Cusco
What's it like
If you want to see the best that Cusco has to offer, learn all about the amazing history of the Incas, enjoy the gorgeous Andean scenery while traveling along one of the most beautiful railways in the world and find out why Machu Picchu is one of the Seven Wonder of the Modern World, our Cusco and Machu Picchu 3-Day Tour is for you.
With these three days Cusco and Machu Picchu tour package, you’ll start with a half-day city tour through the ancient city of Cusco- the capital of the Inca empire, where you will visit all the major sites in and around the city. You will visit Qorikancha or Temple of the Sun, as well as the archaeological sited of Sacsayhuaman, Qenqo, Puca Pucara and Tambomachay.
On the second day, travel to the famous Valley of the Incas and explore the Sacred Valley’s ancient archaeological sites with your private guide and enjoy the beautiful historical gems from the market, villages like Pisac to Ollantaytambo, the last inhabited Inca city to this day, where you’ll board a train to Machu Pichu Pueblo (Aguas Calientes) to overnight there.
The last day of this 3-day, 2-night trip, you’ll visit the lost city of Machu Picchu, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and enjoy a magical sunrise and guided tour to learn the origin of this sacred place and appreciate its imposing Inca architecture.
You can join us on this wonderful three-day tour to Machu Picchu, Cusco and Sacred Valley by yourself, as part of a group, or as a couple any day of the week, and make your dreams come true, and enjoy Peru’s iconic sites to the fullest in a package that gives you, like no other tour.
Places to explore on Machu Picchu 3-day tour package
- The Cusco’s Plaza de Armas
- The Q’oricancha, also known as the Temple of the Sun
- The majestic Inca site Sacsayhuaman
- The archeological sites of Q’enqo, Puca Pucará and Tambomachay
- Pisac Archaeological Park
- Ollantaytambo Incan ruins
- The Lost City of Machu Picchu, a traveler’s bucket list!
- Stops at key landmarks en route
- Maras salt pans and Moray ruins can be visited instead of Pisac
Trip Highlights
- Explore Cusco, the ancient capital of the Inca empire intitled a World’s Heritage Site by UNESCO, and discover what made this city so special.
- Discover all the highlights of the Cusco region with a private guide by taking a tour Cusco city, the Sacred Valley of the Incas, and Machu Picchu on your trip to Cusco in Peru
- Enjoy the best of Cusco and its surrounding, exploring the most significant sites, including Sacsayhuaman, and learn about its history and the people from your local tour guide
- Take a tour of the most important archaeological sites in the Sacred Valley of the Incas and be astounded by Inca architecture and beautiful landscape.
- Ride along one of the most beautiful railways in the world and observe as the scenery changes from the mountainous Andes to the thicker jungle.
- Visit to the mountaintop city of Machu Picchu, and discover the secrets of the mystical Machu Picchu—one of the New Seven Wonders of the World and UNESCO World Heritage Site.
- Experience the must-see sites of Peru, including Cusco, Sacsayhuaman, the Sacred Valley, and UNESCO–listed Machu Picchu as your guide brings their rich history to life.
- Uncover the magic and beauty of Cusco, tour the Sacred Valley, and take early morning tour in Machu Picchu to enjoy the sunrise with direct and official local tour operator based in Cusco, managed by locals
Itinerary At a Glance
- DAY1
We welcome you to Cusco – City Tour Cusco Half Day
Arrival at Cusco airport and private transfer to your hotel in Cusco, then rest and relax at your hotel this morning. After lunch, embark on the Cusco city tour and visit the most impressive sites of the city with your local tour guide.
- DAY2
Sacred Valley Tour: Pisac (ruins & Market) – Ollantaytambo – Aguas Calientes
Discover the local culture and the best the Sacred Valley has to offer on this full-day tour from Cusco. Spend the day in the Sacred Valley of the Incas exploring the most significant sites before making your way to Aguas Calientes by train. You’ll spend the night there in a hotel.
- DAY3
Aguas Calientes – Machu Picchu Citadel – Aguas Calientes – Ollantaytambo – Cusco
Wake up early to explore the marvelous Inca citadel of Machu Picchu with your private guide and enjoy a 2-hour guided tour of this iconic Inca archaeological site. This afternoon, you’ll board the train to Ollantaytambo and then continue in our private transport back to Cusco.
Trip Itinerary
Day 1: We welcome you to Cusco – City Tour Cusco Half Day
Upon your arrival at Cusco airport, you will be greeted by Peru Spirit Adventure representative, and then you will be transferred to your hotel. There you will receive a briefing about upcoming 3-day trip to Cusco, Machu Picchu and Sacred Valley.
Cusco is located at an altitude of 3,400 m / 11,155ft so you’ll need some time to acclimatize. After your short briefing, you’ll have some time to rest and start to acclimatize to the altitude, and try some coca tea, which can really help you feel better.
At 1:00 pm, we will meet you at your hotel lobby to pick you up and begin guided sightseeing tour of the capital of the Inca Empire, a living example of the mix of Andean and Spanish culture.
Our afternoon City Tour, begins in the fascinating Coricancha or Temple of the Sun, the Inca Empire’s most important temple or main worship center of the Sun Inti, within the city of Cusco
At the sacred Temple of the Sun or Qoricancha, you will be able to appreciate its architecture and perfect stones constructions only seen in Inca temples of high importance. While you marvel at the exquisite architecture of the place, our guide will share with you a bit of Inca history to help you better understand the ancient culture.
After spending some time exploring the Koricancha Temple, we’ll then board our private transport and head out of the city center to the truly impressive archaeological site of Sacsayhuaman and its military Inca architecture, set on a hilltop overlooking the Imperial City of Cusco
At Sacsayhuaman, you’ll see the gigantic stones that have been perfectly carved and characterized by having been built with huge rocks that weigh tons. Ancient Inca architects cut and polished these giant rocks to build zig-zag walls that span hundreds of meters.
Despite only a small portion of the original site remaining, the colossal dimensions of Sacsayhuaman continue to inspire and surprise its visitors. We’ll then continue to Qenqo, carved from a single stone block that boast areas of high religious importance.
We’ll also visit Puca Pucara, a site that the Incas used as a military control center. Our final stop is at Tambomachay, an Inca archaeological site that is dedicated to a water cult and boasts a series of aqueducts and channels where water still runs to this day.
At the end of your city tour, we’ll take you back to your hotel to enjoy a relaxing night. You’ll have time to get a spot for dinner before heading to bed for another exciting day tomorrow.
Cusco City tour, Sacred Valley & Machu Picchu Tour 3 days
Day 2: Sacred Valley Tour: Pisac (ruins & Market) – Ollantaytambo – Aguas Calientes
To start this beautiful Sacred Valley Tour, we’ll pick you up at 7:30 am from your hotel in Cusco and set off in our private transport to the famous Sacred Valley by the road that leads towards the traditional village of Pisac.
After a 25-minute drive from the beautiful Imperial City, we’ll make our first stop at alpaca and llama farm (optional), a perfect place to learn about the South American camelids (Alpaca, Llama, Vicuña, and Huanacos), and interact with these animals.
Onward, we drive through typical Andean villages, enjoying the mystical and breathtaking views of the mountainous region of Peru to the Mirador Taray to marvel at the Sacred Valley’s spectacular view, the Andes’ eastern mountain range and Urubamba River.
Afterwards, we’ll continue driving towards the Pisac archaeological site, which is one of Peru’s most extensive archeological sites in the Sacred Valley of the Incas with impressive agricultural terraces carved into the mountain that rise from the bottom of the mountain to the top in a harmonious way.
While you explore the impressive ancient Inca ruins of Pisaq, learn about Inca culture from your local tour guide, and enjoy outstanding views of the Mountain. After exploring the Pisac archaeological site, we will head down to the colorful market of Pisac (optional), spend about 20 minutes visiting it and get some souvenirs.
Then, we will continue our journey through the Sacred Valley along the Urubamba River towards Urubamba for lunch (not included). After a delicious lunch, we will drive to Ollantaytambo, “The Last Living Inca Town.”
Upon arrival to an ancient Inca village of Ollantaytambo, we will visit the Ollantaytambo ruins and observe some of the finest examples of Inca architecture and witness the massive architecture of the Sun Temple at the top of the formidable terraces and learn about the importance of this Inca site in the Sacred Valley.
After some time for dinner, you and your tour guide will board a train to Aguas Calientes (Machu Picchu Pueblo) at 7:04 pm, where we will spend the night in a hotel.
Important note: If you are not interested in the ruins of Pisac, you can visit the Inca ruins of Moray and the salt mines of Maras instead. If so, please let us know at the time of tour confirmation to modify the Sacred Valley tour itinerary.
Cusco City tour, Sacred Valley & Machu Picchu Tour 3 days
Day 3: Aguas Calientes – Machu Picchu Citadel – Aguas Calientes – Ollantaytambo – Cusco
The most important day you have been waiting for has arrived: Today, you’ll stroll through the magical and mysterious streets of the Historic Sanctuary of Machu Picchu.
After a well-deserved night of rest and breakfast at your hotel, our day begins bright and early at dawn to make sure we beat the large crowds so you can enjoy the Peru’s most iconic archaeological site in peace.
You and your tour guide will board a bus that’ll take around 25 minutes to the entrance of the Inca citadel. After passing through a Machu Picchu checkpoint, your tour guide will take you to the best place to witness the sunrise, and enjoy the golden rays of the sun shimmering on the walls of archaeological complex.
To see sunrise at Machu Picchu is a truly extraordinary and magical experience and not something you’ll want to miss! Take some time to soak up the vibes and impressive view of one of the 7 Wonders of the World and feel how its powerful energy vibrates.
Then you’ll have the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to uncover the secrets of Machu Picchu with two hours on a guided tour of the Inca citadel. Your guide will take you to the most important parts of the city, and reveal all that’s known about how the city was created.
After enjoying the guided tour in Machu Picchu with a private guide, you’ll have time to explore the ruins on your own, or sit back and enjoy the magic and tranquility of Machu Picchu and the breath-taking scenery that stretches away from it.
If you choose to book a permit to climb Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu Mountain for a spectacular panoramic view of the entire complex, that will be your next adventure. Please note if you choose this option, we cannot guarantee a spot will be available. We recommend booking well in advance for these hikes.
When you have had your fill of the exceptional experience and views of the World Wonder of Machu Picchu, you will take the bus back down to Aguas Calientes and have the afternoon free to have lunch (not included) at the restaurant of your choice and take a walk around the rest of this pretty town
Your train will leave from Machu Picchu Pueblo (Aguas Calientes) to Ollantaytambo at 2:55pm or 3:20pm (based on availability) but don’t forget to be at the station 30 minutes earlier than the departure time!
Your train follows the spectacular Urubamba River with breathtaking mountain views as you return to Ollantaytambo. At the Ollantaytambo train station, your driver will meet you at the exit from the train station to take you back to your hotel in Cusco in our private vehicle. You can expect to arrive at your hotel by 7:00pm.
Cusco City tour, Sacred Valley & Machu Picchu Tour 3 days
What is included in the 3-day trip to Cusco, Machu Picchu and Sacred Valley?
- Transfer service from the Cusco airport to your respective hotel in Cusco
- Pre-tour briefing at your hotel
- Professional English speaking guide for the tours
- Pick up at your hotel
- Private transport with a professional driver for the tours
- Cusco city tour and nearby ruins – Half day
- Full-day tour to Sacred Valley of the Incas
- Entrance tickets to the Inca cities and all archaeological sites to visit
- Train Tickets: Train tickets are in Expeditions tourist class. Your train from Ollantaytambo to Aguas Calientes will be at 7:04 pm and from Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo at 14:55 pm or 15:22 pm, based on availability.
- Roundtrip bus tickets Aguas Calientes – Machu Picchu ruins
- Entrance fee to Machu Picchu (First entrance time: 6am to 10am)
- Guided tour in Machu Picchu Inca site
- Private transfer service from Ollantaytambo train station to Cusco
- Active itinerary with unique cultural features
- All local taxes
Whta is not included in the Cusco & Machu Picchu 3 Day Tour?
- Hotel in Cusco and Aguas Calientes town (Book the 3, 4 or 5-star hotel on your own according to your preference)
- Meals: Meals are not included in your tour but our guides will recommend some good places
- Gratuities: Tipping is always appreciated and should be based completely on your satisfaction. Although it may not be customary to you, it is of considerable significance to the people who will take care of you during your travels.
- Travel Insurance: This is not required, but always recommended. For those of you who live at sea-level, landing in Cusco will take an adjustment period. Most people need one or two days to adjust. In case you have a hard time adjusting to the altitude, it is suggested to have protection for missed tours.
- Flights: Flying to Cusco can be tricky. Delays occur often and it is not uncommon for flights to be canceled. Please be sure to arrive in the city at least one day before your tour start date. LATAM Peru is the most reliable of the airlines. Avianca and Peruvian Airlines are acceptable companies, as well. You will not return from your tour until around 8 p.m. on the third day, so be sure your flight is not until the next day, when leaving Cusco.
Extras
- Entrance ticket to Huayna Picchu Mountain – It is a 45-minute trek (round trip 2 hours) that does it without tour guide after the visit of Machu Picchu ruins. It is an additional cost is $ 75 per person. The reservation is made 2 months in advance and the weather is out of our control.
- Entrance ticket to Machu Picchu Mountain – $75 USD per person / This will need to be booked in advance, let us know about it at the time of booking.
- If you are interested in upgrading to the Vistadome train, it will be $75 one way and $100 round trip.
Note: Huayna Picchu and Machu Picchu Mountain are optional treks within Machu Picchu Citadel which do not include a guide. The climb is usually done on your own after your tour of Machu Picchu Citadel. If you would like the extra hike to be guided, please request in advance. There is an extra cost for this extra guided tour.
What to should bring
- Original passport (cannot enter Machu Picchu without it)
- A small backpack or carry bag (Maximum allowed in Machu Picchu is 25 liters, but the smaller the better)
- Comfortable shoes or runners (waterproof)
- Long-sleeved shirts to prevent sunburn.
- Hat and sunglasses to protect you from the sun
- Rainwear or poncho for the rainy season
- A fleece or jacket,
- Camera with extra batteries
- Water to drink
- Basic toiletries
- Sunscreen
- Insect repellent for mosquitoes
- Some extra money for meals, snacks, tips, and souvenirs
PRICE
Price of Cusco & Machu Picchu 3 Day Tour
This fantastic program “3-Day Cusco City, Sacred Valley & Machu Picchu Tour Package” can be done on any date that is best for you, as long as we have a minimum of 2 participants. It can leave any day of the week, the whole year
SMALL GROUP PRICES
- $00 USD per person without hotels
- $00 USD per person with 2 nights 3* hotels
***All entrance fees are included and we operate our tours in small groups averaging 5 people with a maximum of 8!
PRIVATE SERVICE PRICES
- 2 people group – US$ 00.00 p/person
- 3 people group – US$ 00.00 p/person
- 4 people group – US$ 00.00 p/person
- 5 people group – US$ 00.00 p/person
Why Private?
- Only you and your party
- Personalized service
- Make stops at your Will
- Walk or explore on your own rhythm
- Take your time to take pictures
- Give you freedom to go at your own pace and focus on your interests
- Avoid to stay or keep up with the large groups
- Avoid the shopping stop tours
- Have a nice tour! Perfect trips for families, a couple, honeymoon, or if you are a group of friends or family with kids or grandparents.
How to make reservations?
Please contact us through this page by filling out the ENQUIRY form, ask first for availability and specifying: tour program, number of people in the tour, departure date, and let us know if you want to book in small group travel service or private tour. Once we have some information of you, we will give you all the information on how to book the “3-Day Cusco City, Sacred Valley & Machu Picchu Tour Package”, and once we agree, you will book the requested tour, otherwise, we cannot assure availability.
Extra & Upgrades
- Upgrade to Vistadome: $75 USD per person (Return only)
- Huayna Picchu Mountain: $75 USD per person
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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.
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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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