Cusco and Machu Picchu Tour 3 Days
3 days
Private and Group
Included
All Year Round
Enjoy a seamless experience with our 3-Day Cusco and Machu Picchu Tour, designed to explore the best of the Inca capital and the Wonder of the World in an organized way. By planning ahead, you can secure the best visiting times to Machu Picchu, avoid issues with ticket and train availability, and enjoy a worry-free journey without logistical concerns.
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 a guided tour, returning to Cusco in the afternoon. The third day concludes with transfer to the airport or bus terminal.
Itinerary Cusco and Machu Picchu Tour 3 Days
- Day 01: Arrival in Cusco and City Tour Excursion
- Day 02: Cusco – Machu Picchu Tour – Cusco
- Day 03: Cusco – Farewell
Detailed Itinerary
Day 01: Arrival in Cusco and City Tour Excursion
We will welcome you warmly at the Cusco airport and transfer you to your selected hotel, where you can relax and enjoy a delicious lunch. Afterwards, you will be ready to begin your adventure in the city of Cusco.
In the afternoon, we will begin the Cusco tour, which includes a visit to the Temple of the Sun, Qorikancha, and the four nearby ruins: the impressive Fortress of Sacsayhuamán, a remarkable military and ceremonial site that showcases the Incas’ architectural mastery; the ceremonial center of Qenqo, known for its enigmatic rock-carved structures used 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 worship of water and purification. All of 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 the 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 along this unique route. Upon arrival in Aguas Calientes, our guide will welcome you and accompany you on the next part of the journey. Then, you will take the bus up to the Sacred City of the Incas, Machu Picchu, and along the way, you will enjoy panoramic views of the citadel, located in the middle of a tropical mountain forest.
Upon arrival at the Machu Picchu citadel, you will begin the guided visit following the established circuit according to your entry time. During the tour, the guide will explain the importance of the most outstanding sites of Machu Picchu, and you will have time to take the classic photos. The guided tour will last approximately 2 and a half hours.
At the end of the tour, you will descend to the town of Aguas Calientes, where you will have time to have lunch at tourist restaurants.
In the afternoon, you will take the train back to Ollantaytambo. U
Day 03: Cusco – Farewell
According to your flight schedule, we will transfer you from your hotel to the airport.
What’s Included in the Tour?
Included
Cusco
- Airport pickup and transfer to the hotel.
- City tour in Cusco (transportation, professional guide)
- 2 nights in a hotel in Cusco.
- Hotel – airport transfer.
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
- Tourist Ticket (City Tour)
- Huayna Picchu Mountain entrance ($75 USD).
- Machu Picchu Mountain entrance ($75 USD).
- Meals.
- Travel insurance
Recommendations
- Valid original passport.
- Insect repellent.
- Sunscreen and a hat for sunny days.
- Water or coca tea and a snack.
- A light backpack or bag.
- Some cash in Peruvian soles for lunch, snacks, and souvenirs.
Prices for the Cusco and Machu Picchu 3-Day Tour
ECONOMY
$395
PER PERSON- HOTEL 2⭐
- Group services
- Expedition or Voyager Train
- 30% deposit to reserve
- Entrance ticket not included
STANDARD
$425
PER PERSON- HOTEL 3⭐
- Entrance tickets included
- Group services
- Expedition or Voyager Train
- 30% deposit to reserve
SUPERIOR
$550
PER PERSON- HOTEL 4⭐
- Entrance tickets included
- Transfers and guided tours in small groups
- Private Guided Tour in Machu Picchu
- Vistadome or 360° Train
- 50% deposit to reserve
How to book?
To begin the reservation process, please send us the following information:
Full name:
Passport number:
Nationality:
Date of birth:
Gender:
Phone number:
It is very important that you also provide us with your hotel information in the city of Cusco, so we can pick you up at the start of the tour.
PAYMENT METHODS
We offer the following options to complete your reservation payment:
1. WeTravel
You can make your payment through WeTravel, with a 4.5% service fee.
Important: to book with WeTravel, prior coordination with the agency is required in order to send you your 30% payment link, which includes the mentioned fee.
2. PayPal
You can make your payment via PayPal, with a 7.5% service fee.
The payment request will be sent by the agency.
PayPal account:
peru-sites@hotmail.com
PERU SITES TRAVEL AGENCY
3. Izipay
You can make your payment through Izipay, with a 5.2% service fee.
Important: to book with Izipay, prior coordination with the agency is required in order to send you your 30% payment link, which includes the mentioned fee.
4. Western Union
You can make your payment via Western Union, with no fee.
In this case, the sending information and beneficiary details will be provided by the agency. After sending the payment, you must share the MTCN code of the transfer to confirm your reservation.
- Book your entrance to Machu Picchu 3 to 4 months in advance, as well as your hotel.
- Ask about discounts for groups starting from 5 passengers.