About this experience
It can be difficult, setting up everything you need to visit Machu Picchu: transportation, accommodation, guides, and more. This three-day excursion to Machu Picchu through the nearby city of Cusco streamlines the travel process by organizing all of those things in advance. With two nights of accommodation in Cusco and a full day dedicated to exploring Machu Picchu with a guide, this tour package allows you to explore this UNESCO World Heritage site, even if you have limited time in the area.
• Accommodation can be arranged in Aguas Calientes.
• Private transportation provided, included to and from Cusco airport.
• You will have a lot of free time available in Cusco and Machu Picchu
• Start the day with breakfast included.
At a glance
- Duration: 72 hr
- Private experience
Plan your experience
Set aside 72 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.
Before you go
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- IMPORTANT: All the details of the traveler's passport are necessary for the special three-day excursion with a certified guide to Machu Picchu (full name and identification of the passport). Provide all passenger names, passport numbers, date of birth, and nationality. All this will be done at the time of booking.
- What to bring?: sunglasses, comfortable clothes and shoes, hat, sunscreen, repellent, water bottle, extra power battery, jacket, small backpack with enough clothes to spend the night. waterproof clothing in rainy season (Dec-Mar)
Local guides to help you plan
3 Days in Cusco Itinerary
Plan three rewarding days in Cusco with a gentle historic-center walk, nearby Inca sites, San Blas, San Pedro Market, and an optional Machu Picchu day. This itinerary explains what to reserve first, how to pace each day,
4 Days in Cusco Itinerary
Plan four days in Cusco with a light arrival day, time for the historic city and nearby archaeological sites, a Sacred Valley overnight, and a carefully booked Machu Picchu visit.
7 Days in Cusco Itinerary
Plan a well-paced week in Cusco with a flexible arrival, two city days, a Sacred Valley overnight in Ollantaytambo, a focused Machu Picchu visit, and time to return without rushing.
What is included
- Water bottle
- All transfers in these 3 days of the program
- Round trip bus tickets (Aguas Calientes - Machu Picchu - Aguas Calientes)
- Train tickets - roundtrip (Voyager class) Ollantaytambo - Aguas Calientes - Ollantaytambo
- Breakfast
- 2 nights in 3-star hotels with breakfast
- Entrance ticket to Machupicchu
- Guided visit to the sanctuary of Machupicchu
- Pick up and drop off at the airport
Not included
- International flights
- Cost of ticket to the mountain of Waynapicchu 40 USD (request in advance)
- Personal expenses
- Tips (optional)
Itinerary and highlights
See the overview, available options and booking details for the experience schedule.
Meeting and pickup information
- We pick up free at hotels and the airport in the city of Cusco.
Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- Spanish — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- FLY CUSCO Perú Travel Agency
Accessibility and practical details
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- IMPORTANT: All the details of the traveler's passport are necessary for the special three-day excursion with a certified guide to Machu Picchu (full name and identification of the passport). Provide all passenger names, passport numbers, date of birth, and nationality. All this will be done at the time of booking.
- If you want to climb the mountain of Waynapicchu, you need a different ticket than the one for Machu Picchu. You must request months in advance with an extra cost, subject to availability. You will be able to visit this place after your tour in Machupichu, with the clear indications of your guide. Request it after having made the reservation of the special three-day tour with a certified guide to Machu Picchu through the messenger.
- What to bring?: sunglasses, comfortable clothes and shoes, hat, sunscreen, repellent, water bottle, extra power battery, jacket, small backpack with enough clothes to spend the night. waterproof clothing in rainy season (Dec-Mar)
- A minimum of 2 people is required per reservation
Cancellation policy
If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.<br>If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
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