4 day Machu Picchu tour
4-day Machu Picchu tour enjoy daily departures designed for solo travelers, couples, families and groups. You will explore the most emblematic attractions of Cusco, the Sacred Valley and the wonder of Machu Picchu in a unique experience full of culture, history and breathtaking landscapes.
Highlights
Total duration: 4 days / 3 nights, designed to discover the best of Cusco, the Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu.
Reception and transfers included: from your arrival at Cusco airport to your return departure.
Day 1 – City Tour in Cusco: tour of the Main Square, Cathedral, Qoricancha Temple and archaeological sites such as Sacsayhuaman, Qenko, Tambomachay and Pucapucara.
Day 2 – Sacred Valley of the Incas: visit to Pisac and its artisan market, buffet lunch at tourist restaurant and tour of the imposing fortress of Ollantaytambo.
Train trip to Aguas Calientes: arrival in the evening and accommodation in hotel to rest before visiting Machu Picchu.
Day 3 – Machu Picchu at sunrise: bus ride up to the sanctuary, guided tour of its main temples, squares and viewpoints, followed by free time to explore on your own.
Meals included: daily breakfasts and buffet lunch in the Sacred Valley (other meals at traveler’s expense).
Day 4 – Return: breakfast and transfer to Cusco airport for your return flight
Travel Itinerary
Embark on a new adventure in Cusco for 4 days and 3 nights, perfect for engaging in activities during your visit to the city of Cusco. This unforgettable adventure will allow you to explore the main attractions, including Cusco, the Sacred Valley, and Machu Picchu.
Day 1: City Tour of Cusco
Upon arrival at Cusco airport, our staff will greet you and transfer you to your hotel. In the afternoon, you will start the guided tour of the city of Cusco, where you will visit the Main Square, the majestic Cathedral, the Temple of Qoricancha, and the impressive archaeological sites of Qenko, Tambomachay, Pucapucara, and the Sacsayhuaman Fortress.
Overnight in Cusco.
Day 2: Sacred Valley of the Incas Tour
After breakfast, we will pick you up from your hotel for a full-day excursion to the “Sacred Valley of the Incas”. Visit the picturesque town of Pisac and its colorful Artisan Market.
At noon, we will enjoy a buffet lunch at a tourist restaurant.
In the afternoon, we continue the tour to the Inca village and fortress of Ollantaytambo, a gigantic administrative, agricultural, civil, military, and religious complex from the time of the Tawantinsuyu.
At around 7:00 PM, we will board the train to the town of Aguas Calientes, where our representative will be waiting to assist you and take you to your hotel.
Around 9:00 PM, our guide will provide you with instructions for the Machu Picchu excursion the next day.
Day 3: Machu Picchu Excursion
After breakfast, and around 6:00 AM, we will take the bus to ascend 400 meters in height along a winding path for 30 minutes to reach the incredible "Machu Picchu Sanctuary", known as "The Lost City of the Incas". Here, we can enjoy the sunrise over Machu Picchu.
At the Machu Picchu Sanctuary, we will begin our guided tour, visiting the Main Plaza, the Circular Tower, the Sacred Solar Clock, the Royal Rooms, the Temple of the Three Windows, and the cemeteries. The tour lasts approximately two hours.
Afterward, you will have free time to explore the citadel.
Next, we will take the bus back to the town of Aguas Calientes, where you can enjoy a meal at one of the local restaurants.
In the afternoon/evening, we will take the train back to the town of Poroy (depending on your train departure time). The return journey will follow the same route as the outbound journey, and upon arrival at the train station, we will be waiting to transfer you back to the city of Cusco.
Day 4: Return to Lima
Breakfast at the hotel.
Transfer to the airport to take your flight back to Lima.
What does it include?
Includes:
- City Tour in Cusco
- Machu Picchu Excursion on the Expedition Train
- Guide service in shared service in Spanish or English
- Sacred Valley excursion with VIP Buffet Lunch
- All entrance tickets to the sites to be visited
- All transfers
- 02 nights accommodation in the chosen hotel in Cusco
- 01 night accommodation in the chosen hotel in Aguas Calientes.
- Permanent assistance 24/7
Not include:
- Other services not mentioned
- Travel insurance
- Tips
We recommend carrying
- Sunscreen.
- Sunglasses.
- Water bottle.
- Extra money.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, the package includes train tickets, entrance to Machu Picchu Sanctuary and bus tickets to go up and down from Aguas Calientes.
It is recommended to arrive at least one day before the start of the tour to acclimatize to the altitude of Cusco (3,399 m.a.s.l.) and avoid altitude sickness.
The tour includes accommodation in tourist category hotels with breakfast. You can also request an upgrade to higher category hotels at an additional cost.
