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Machu Picchu Express Tour 3 Days

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Physical Level
Trip Style
Caminata
Max Altitude
Group Size
Min 2 Persons
Trip Length
3 Days
Starting from
$ 330.00
per person

Cusco & Machu Picchu Tour 3 Days 

Our program begins with a comprehensive City tour in Cusco, where we’ll explore the rich cultural heritage of this historic city. Highlights include visits to the Temple of the Sun Qoricancha, Sacsayhuaman fortress (situated 100 meters higher than Cusco City), Qenqo, Puca Pucara, and Tambomachay.

Following our exploration of Cusco, we have a unforgettable full-day tour to the majestic Machu Picchu. We start early in the morning from our hotel in Cusco and spend the entire day immersed in the wonders of this ancient Incan citadel. We return to Cusco late in the evening, concluding our Machu Picchu adventure.

Machu Picchu Express Tour 3 Days

3 Days from US $ 330.00

Trip Details

  • Location: Cusco, Machu Picchu
  • Views: Fortress of Sacsayhuaman, Qoricancha temple, Machu Picchu archeological site
  • Availability: Every day
  • High Altitude: Cusco 3,400 meters (11,200 feet) / Machu picchu 2,430 meters (7,970 feet)
  • Duration: 3 days 2 Night
  • Type of services: Share and Private
  • Difficulty: Easy

Trip Summary

ITINERARY CUSCO MACHU PICCHU 3 DAYS TOUR

  • Day 1: Transfer inn Cusco – City Tour. Visit to Qoricancha and archaeological sites such as Sacsayhuaman, Qenqo, Puca Pucara, and Tambomachay.
  • Day 2: Cusco – Machu Picchu – Cusco. Transfer to Ollantaytambo and train to Machu Picchu. 3-hour guided tour at the archaeological site. Return to Cusco by train and transfer to the hotel.
  • Day 3: Transfer out to the airport. End of our 3-days Cusco Machu Picchu Tour.

Itinerary

DAY 1:

Transfer inn Cusco - City Tour

AM: You will be picked up from the airport and transferred to your hotel. Upon arrival, you’ll have time to enjoy lunch at your leisure or simply relax at the hotel.

1:00 PM: Our adventure begins with a fascinating city tour. We’ll first visit Qoricancha, also known as the “gold enclosure,” where homage was paid to the Inca god Inti (Sun). This site showcases remarkable Inca engineering, and visitors were once required to enter fasting, barefooted, and carrying a load on their backs as a sign of humility.

Following Qoricancha, we’ll explore the imposing fortress of Sacsayhuaman, known for its impressive stone constructions. Then, we’ll continue our journey to the archaeological sites of Qenqo, Puca Pucara, and Tambomachay, each offering unique insights into the ancient Inca civilization. These sites are located just 15 minutes outside of Cusco town.

6:00 PM: The city tour concludes, and you’ll returne to your hotel in Cusco, where you’ll spend the night in a comfortable accommodations 3 stars hotel

4:00 AM: Your transportation will pick you up from your hotel in Cusco and transfer you to the train station in Ollantaytambo, approximately a 1 hour and 30-minute ride.

6:10 AM or 6:40 AM: Board the train to Machu Picchu town, where our transfer will be waiting for you. Upon arrival, you’ll be taken to the main plaza to meet with our guide and the rest of the group. Together, we’ll proceed to the bus station on a 30-minute journey up to the Machu Picchu archaeological site.

Once at Machu Picchu, our guided tour will start, lasting approximately 3 hours. We’ll explore the most significant places, including the Main Plaza, the Circular Tower, the Sacred Solar Clock (Intihuatana), the Royal Quarters, and the Temple of the Three Windows. These sites are interconnected by roads and surrounded by narrow passages cut into the mountainside terraces. The itinerary will be determined by the entrance ticket obtained at the time of your reservation (please ensure availability before booking).

After the tour, we’ll take the bus down to Machu Picchu town, where you’ll have time to enjoy lunch at one of the many available options.

In the afternoon, we’ll board the return train to Ollantaytambo, where transportation will be waiting to bring you back to Cusco.

Approximately 8:00 PM: Arrival back in Cusco. You’ll spend the night at a 3-star hotel in Cusco.

At the designated time, we will pick you up from your hotel to take you  back to the airport, marking the conclusion of our short Cusco and Machu Picchu 3 days Tour

Private Option:

  • A minimum of 2 people is required to make the booking.
  • Customize your services and book with flexibility.
  • During the city tour, we can include a visit to “Manos de la Comunidad” Handicraft, where you can observe alpacas, llamas, vicuñas, guinea pigs, and purchase clothes if desired (optional).
  • In Machu Picchu tour, there’s no need to wait for others to board the bus up to the archaeological site. Our guide will be exclusively for you, and we have the flexibility to return early to Cusco if preferred.

ABOUT THE TRAIN:

  • The Expedition Class Train (Perú Rail) or the Voyager class train (Inca Rail) which have a car decoration inspired by the Inca culture, you can enjoy background music and, in addition, you can access a sales service board and thus have a relaxed and comfortable journey to the Inca citadel of Machu Picchu.
  • The Classic Vistadome Train (Peru Rail): A different way to enjoy your trip to Machu Picchu. Their cars have a panoramic view that will allow you to enjoy the wonderful landscape along the route. You will enjoy an informative audio, music and dances from the region, also enjoy a fashion show of Alpaca clothing and a snack based on Andean ingredients.
  • Vistadome Observatory Train (Peru Rail): Providing you with the experience of a unique journey thanks to its panoramic cars and observatory car that will provide you with an unforgettable and enjoyable experience accompanied by music and live shows, which will make you live an unforgettable trip and Enjoy the experience on board, also enjoy a delicious snack.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

  • A minimum of 2 people is required to make the reservation due to hotel room availability (shared or private service).
  • If you are a solo traveler, please contact us first to arrange accommodation exclusively for you.
  • Special discounts are available for groups of more than 4 people.
  • For the Machu Picchu tour, remember to bring your passport or DNI (original identification).

Inclusions

  • Transfer inn Airport – Hotel
  • City tour Cusco (guide, transportación, entrance tickets)
  • Tour Machu Picchu express
  • Transportation Cusco – Ollantaytambo (train station)
  • Train tickets Ollanta – Aguas Calientes – Ollanta (Expedition class train)
  • Bus tickets Aguas Calientes – Machu picchu – Aguas Calientes
  • Entrance to Machu Picchu
  • Professional guide english and spanish speaking
  • Transfer return Ollanta – Cusco
  • 2 nights Hotel in Cusco 3***
  • Transfer  OUT Hotel – Airport
  • Entrance to the thermal baths (S/ 15 soles).
  • Food lunches and dinners.

Upgrades

Why choose “MACHUPICCHU PERU TRAVEL”?

“MACHUPICCHU PERU TRAVEL” is a 100% Peruvian local company and tour operator in Cusco, with many years of experience in hikes, adventure tours, and travel packages. We are a 100% local company.

Our dream as a local company is to offer personalized travel and hiking experiences, operated solely by local professional staff, focusing on a PERSONALIZED and HIGH-QUALITY SERVICE.

We are proud of our reputation as a travel operating agency, in addition to practicing RESPONSIBLE and SUSTAINABLE actions with the environment and local people.

We consider our staff as family and guarantee them a fair salary. We are very proud of our team! Without their support, we could not offer the quality of service that hundreds of our travelers have enjoyed.

At “MACHUPICCHU PERU TRAVEL,” we are aware that our reputation and what our passengers say are crucial for our travelers to trust their next vacations; you can check the reviews our travelers leave on TripAdvisor, Facebook, and Google; in an honest and reliable operator to create your adventure in Peru.

We offer small groups of travelers.

To offer a more personalized service at “MACHUPICCHU PERU TRAVEL,” we maintain a limit of 8 people for each of our groups. This distinguishes us from other companies that operate with larger groups.

About our tour guides

We are very proud of our guides. They are experts and professionals, fluent in English. They are experts and knowledgeable about the routes, and they are passionate about Inca heritage and history. Our guides are dedicated to their continuous personal and professional development, researching to offer you accurate and recognized theories about Inca and Andean culture. They are friendly, athletic, and well-educated, with degrees in Archaeology, Tourism, Botany, History, or Anthropology.

About our treatment of Inca Trail porters

Hiking with “MACHUPICCHU PERU TRAVEL” is an uplifting experience, we prioritize your comfort and enjoyment throughout the hike, and you will have the assistance of our porters. You will interact with local people, explore incredible sites, and rediscover ancient Inca ancestral towns. Our porters carry your gear, prepare your meals, set up our camp tents, and take care of you while you relax.

We provide our porters for free with: jackets, sun hats, warm hats, shirts, pants, hiking boots, comfortable travel bags, canteens, back support belts, sleeping bags, mattresses, and travel insurance. All are hired from isolated communities, improving their economic circumstances and supporting the education of their children. We treat all our porters like family!

Our team

Our team (guides, cooks, porters, muleteers) and our equipment make “MACHUPICCHU PERU TRAVEL” stand out among our competitors. On our adventure hikes, we include:

  • Our tents: Enjoy a good rest in our 4-season EUREKA Timberline tents. Our tents are for 4 people, but only 2 sleep in each, providing space for greater comfort and storage. They have a small vestibule for boots and poles.
  • Our foam mats: Separate and insulate from the ground.
  • Air mattresses: Available for rent for $20 USD.
  • Kitchen and dining tents: Used as a meeting room during meals, ideal for relaxing and chatting.
  • Tables and chairs: In the dining area, adapted to the day’s weather.
  • Travel bags: Provided the night before the trek.
  • Others: Pillows, rain covers for backpacks, survival shirts, and chemical toilets are provided during the trek.

Our commitment to social projection

At “MACHUPICCHU PERU TRAVEL,” we have always believed in giving back to isolated local communities. As part of our commitment to responsible tourism, we carry out various social projects and always hire local people.

We are very proud to support our local people. We not only employ them but also support their families, contributing to a holistic approach with our employees from the Peruvian Andes and their loved ones.

Option 1
SHARE SERVICE

$ 330.00 USD

(Enjoy this service with a group between 15 to 20 people)

Option 2
PRIVATE SERVICE

$ 399.00 USD

(Enjoy this service will be only for you – minimun 2 people to make the reservation)

Excellent
Based on 252 reviews
Patrick W
Patrick W
2024-06-02
Best Day Ever What an incredible experience! The whole day was carefully planned out for us and it all was well above anything we could have imagined! Our driver was amazing, very professional and helpful, the train provided views that were breathtaking and our Guide “Willie” was the best! Willie took us on the most incredible tour, he knew all the right places for pictures, his knowledge was amazing and he answered all of our questions and more. He provided a full day experience that was nothing short of perfection. This is the only way to go and see this; we’re definitely coming back!
Orlando A
Orlando A
2024-06-02
The excellent coordination, the attention Liz, our guide, very knowledgeable and attentive to our impressions Unique Experience, The best way to Visit this Wonder. Highly recommended. From reservation with Tania, guide Liz, to the driver. To play it safe.
Mary C
Mary C
2024-05-09
A perfect tour The tour was very good, Tania's attention was to detail, everything we needed for the tour was provided on time. I thank you very much because we took with us a very nice memory of Cusco.
Nikos S
Nikos S
2024-05-07
BEST EXPERIENCE IN PERU We made the Secret Valley, Machu Picchu and the rainbow mountain tours. Everything were excellent and very organised. Tania is very professional and any time available for information or questions. Also the prices are the best. I recommend for anyone who visit Peru to arrange the tours with this office.
ilias p
ilias p
2024-05-06
Amazing experience, amazing tour guide It was one of the best experiences in our lives. We strongly recommend that anyone of moderate fitness and above to try it. It is good to have a pair of hiking shoes to make the experience better. Our guide (Willy) was amazing, he helped us a lot with the trail, he was well prepared and we didn't feel any risk at any moment. Also, he was very explanatory about inkas history and the monuments we saw during the trail. The quality of this experience is very related to the tour guide you will select. This guy was one of the best tour guides we had so far. There is no comparison to the other guides we had. We strongly recommend this experience with this guide. PS#1: bring a second t-shirt with you to change before you take the traditional photos of Machupicchu. Ps#2: Willy is a very good photographer, and gave guidance about the best place to take photos.
Cesar V
Cesar V
2024-04-22
The tour revived history for us as we experienced the amazing locations we visited. I couldn’t have asked for a better tour. Gary Neslon is a positive and well educated local that has so much knowledge to share. We didn’t feel rushed or pressured at any time and the whole experience was one of a kind.
Nathan R
Nathan R
2024-04-15
Unforgettable experience in Machu Picchu. Willy is amazing. Willy is a great tour guide who is knowledgeable and very good at giving detailed explanations and excellent photo opportunities. He never rushed us and gave us the appropriate times needed to have a wonderful experience in Machu Picchu. Would recommend him to anyone.
Emanuele
Emanuele
2024-04-10
Something unique that is difficult to describe with words, the emotions I felt It was an organization predicted down to the smallest detail. The guides were fantastic for explanations and patience. The hotels chosen were perfect but above all the places visited were truly well preserved and above all magical
Jorge A
Jorge A
2024-04-07
A first class ride. Very nice, we enjoyed it, the excellent treatment, I recommend it. It is recommended to enjoy with the family. Very good vacation

Faqs

What is included in the City Tour Cusco, Machu Picchu?

The tour includes visits to key sites in Cusco and Machu Picchu transportation, and guided tours.

How long does the City Tour last?

The duration varies, but typically it’s a multi-day tour spanning 4 hours.

What are the main attractions visited during the City Tour?

Main attractions include Qoricancha, Sacsayhuaman, Qenqo, Pucapucara and Tambomachay archaeological sites.

Is transportation included in the tour?

Yes, transportation is provided for transfers between cities and to archaeological sites.

Are entrance fees covered in the tour package?

Entrance fees to archaeological sites like Machu Picchu are usually included.

What type of accommodation is provided during the tour?

Accommodation typically consists of 3-star hotels in Cusco.

Are meals included in the tour package?

Meals may or may not be included, depending on the specific tour package.

How early does the tour start?

The tour usually starts early in the morning to make the most of the day.

Is a professional guide provided during the tour?

Yes, a professional guide accompanies the tour to provide insights and information at each site.

How do I book the City Cusco with Machu Picchu 3 Days Tour?

You can book the tour through a tour agency or online platforms offering such packages.

Travel Guide

Recommendations:

  • Stay hydrated and acclimatize to the altitude
  • Bring sunscreen, sunglasses, and a hat to protect yourself from the strong sun at high altitudes.
  • Carry essential items such as water, snacks, and a camera for the tour.
  • Respect the cultural and historical significance of the sites visited during the tour.

Weather:

  • Check the weather forecast for Cusco, Machu Picchu, and Ollantaytambo before your tour.
  • Expect varying weather conditions due to the high altitude and mountainous terrain.
  • Dress in layers to accommodate temperature changes throughout the day.

How to Dress:

  • Wear comfortable walking shoes with good traction for exploring archaeological sites.
  • Dress in layers with breathable clothing for varying temperatures.
  • Bring a waterproof jacket or poncho in case of rain.
  • Consider wearing a wide-brimmed hat and sunglasses for sun protection.

Restrictions:

  • Follow all rules and regulations set by the authorities at the archaeological sites.
  • Avoid touching or climbing on ancient structures to preserve their integrity.
  • Respect designated pathways and areas within the sites.
  • Do not bring drones or other unauthorized flying devices to the Inca sites.

Physical Preparation:

  • Prepare for moderate physical activity, including walking and climbing stairs at archaeological sites.
  • Start a regular exercise routine to improve your endurance and stamina before the tour.
  • Take breaks as needed and listen to your body to prevent altitude sickness or fatigue.
  • Consult with your healthcare provider before the tour if you have any underlying health conditions or concerns.

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