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Tour Cusco and Machu Picchu 3 days

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Experience a hassle-free journey with our 3-day Cusco and Machu Picchu Tour, designed to discover the best of the Inca capital and the wonder of the world in an organized way. By planning in advance, you can secure the best visiting times to Machu Picchu, avoid problems with ticket and train availability, and enjoy a tour without logistical worries.

On the first day, you will take a City Tour of Cusco’s main attractions. On the second day, you will visit Machu Picchu with train transfer and guided tour, returning to Cusco in the afternoon. The third day ends with a transfer to the airport or bus terminal.

Itinerary Tour Machu Picchu 3 days

Day 01: Reception in Cusco and City Tour Excursion

We will welcome you with a warm reception at the Cusco airport and transfer you to your selected hotel, where you can relax and enjoy a delicious lunch before being ready to begin your adventure in the city of Cusco.
In the afternoon, we will start the Cusco tour, which includes a visit to the Qorikancha Temple of the Sun and the four nearby ruins: the impressive Sacsayhuamán Fortress, a monumental military and ceremonial site that demonstrates the architectural mastery of the Incas; the ceremonial center of Qenqo, known for its enigmatic rock-carved structures that served for religious rituals; the military complex of Puca Pucara, used as a strategic point to protect the entrance to the Sacred Valley; and the ceremonial baths of Tambomachay, a sacred place dedicated to the cult of water and purification. These are part of the historical and cultural treasures surrounding the ancient Inca capital of Cusco.

Day 02: Cusco – Machu Picchu Tour – Cusco

Your experience at one of the 7 wonders of the world will begin with a transfer from your hotel to the Ollantaytambo train station. In the morning, you will board a comfortable train for an approximately 2-hour journey, during which you can enjoy the scenery and capture the best photos of this unique route. Upon arriving in Aguas Calientes, our guide will meet you to accompany you on the next leg of the journey. Then, you will take the bus to the Sacred City of the Incas, Machu Picchu, and along the way, you can enjoy panoramic views of the citadel, located in the midst of a tropical mountain forest.

Upon arrival at the Machu Picchu citadel, you will begin the guided tour following the established circuit according to your entrance time. During the tour, the guide will explain the significance of the most notable places in Machu Picchu, and you will have time to take the classic photos. The guided tour will last approximately 2 and a half hours.
After the tour ends, you will descend to the town of Aguas Calientes, where you will have time for lunch at tourist restaurants.
In the afternoon, you will take the return train to Ollantaytambo. Upon arriving at the train station, we will be waiting to take you to your hotel in Cusco, arriving in the evening.

Day 03: Cusco – Farewell

According to your flight schedule, we will transfer you from your hotel to the airport.

Including the activity

Includes

Cusco

  • Pickup from the airport and transfer to the hotel.
  • Cusco city tour (transportation, professional guide, and entrance tickets).
  • 2 nights in a hotel in Cusco.
  • Transfer hotel – airport.

Machu Picchu

  • Machu Picchu tour.
  • Transportation Cusco – Ollantaytambo (train station) – Cusco.
  • Round-trip train tickets Ollantaytambo – Aguas Calientes – Ollantaytambo.
  • Round-trip bus Aguas Calientes – Machu Picchu – Aguas Calientes.
  • Entrance ticket to Machu Picchu.
  • Official tour guide.

Not included

  • Entrance to Huayna Picchu Mountain ($75 USD).
  • Entrance to Machu Picchu Mountain ($75 USD).
  • Meals.
  • Travel insurance.

Recommendations

  • Original valid passport.
  • Insect repellent.
  • Sunscreen and hat for sunny days.
  • Water or coca tea and snacks.
  • A lightweight backpack or bag.
  • Some cash in soles for lunch, snacks, and souvenirs.

Activity prices

Option 01

Group service
$ 490 / per person
  • Train Expedition or Voyager
  • Entrance to all tours
  • Hotel 2*

Option 02

Group service
$ 535 / per person
  • Train Expedition or Voyager
  • Entrance to all tours
  • Hotel 3**

Option 03

Service private
$ 670 / per person
  • Train Vistadome or Panoramico
  • Entrance to all tours
  • Hotel 4*
Important
  • Request a quote in advance.
  • Book your entrance to Machu Picchu and your hotel 3 to 4 months in advance.
  • Ask about discounts for groups of 5 or more passengers.
  • Ask about discounts for tourists from member countries of the Andean Community (CAN).
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