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Read guideSacsayhuaman Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu 3 Days
3 Days2 travelers maxPhysical rating 2/5
The experience
Why this journey stays with you.
Discover the cultural and archaeological highlights between Cusco and Machu Picchu over three varied days. Explore Sacsayhuaman, meet an Andean community, travel through Moray, Maras, and Ollantaytambo, then complete the journey with an early guided visit to Machu Picchu. The itinerary unfolds gradually, allowing the story of the Andes to build from living traditions and agricultural ingenuity to the grandeur of the Inca citadel. Each day offers a new landscape and a deeper sense of connection to the region.
Duration
3 Days
Group size
2 travelers max
Difficulty
Moderate
Tour style
Cultural
Highlights
Sacsayhuaman and Andean culture Begin with the monumental Inca walls above Cusco, Awanacancha and the Amaru community.
Two nights with meals included Stay in the Sacred Valley and Aguas Calientes with two breakfasts, lunches and dinners according to the itinerary.
Moray, Maras and Ollantaytambo Explore three of the Sacred Valley's most distinctive archaeological and cultural sites.
Early guided Machu Picchu visit Explore the citadel for approximately two and a half hours, with an optional separately reserved mountain hike.
Day by day
Follow the journey.
Choose a day, explore each stop and see the route on the map.
Day 1
Cusco → Sacsayhuaman → Sacred Valley
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Your guide welcomes you at Cusco airport or the agreed pickup point and begins the journey toward the Sacred Valley, allowing a gradual transition to its lower elevation.
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Explore the impressive Inca complex above Cusco, renowned for its immense, precisely fitted stone walls and its important role in the events of 1536.
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Stop at Awanacancha to see South American camelids and learn about the traditional techniques used to produce Andean textiles.
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Visit the Amaru community for a local cultural experience and included lunch before continuing through the Sacred Valley.
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Check in at Casona Yucay or a similar hotel in the Urubamba area. Dinner is included at the hotel.
Meals
Lunch and dinner
Accommodation
Casona Yucay or similar in the Sacred Valley
Route map
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- 1.Arrival or pickup in Cusco
- 2.Guided visit to Sacsayhuaman
- 3.Awanacancha camelid and weaving center
- 4.Amaru Andean community experience
- 5.Hotel in the Sacred Valley
Day 2
Sacred Valley → Ollantaytambo → Aguas Calientes
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Meet your guide in the hotel lobby and set out for a full day of Sacred Valley exploration.
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Visit Moray’s circular terraces and learn how the Incas used variations in temperature to develop and adapt different crop varieties.
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Cross the Maras plateau and visit the historic town and the mountainside salt ponds that have been worked for centuries.
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Enjoy the included lunch at Wayra Restaurant or the confirmed equivalent in the Sacred Valley.
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Explore the living Inca town and its dramatic fortress, terraces and temples before continuing to the railway station.
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Travel beside the Urubamba River aboard the panoramic Vistadome train, arriving in Aguas Calientes at approximately 20:45. Check in at El MaPi or a similar hotel and enjoy dinner.
Meals
Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Accommodation
El MaPi or similar in Aguas Calientes
Route map
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- 1.08:00 hotel departure
- 2.Moray agricultural terraces
- 3.Maras town and salt ponds
- 4.Lunch at Wayra Restaurant
- 5.Ollantaytambo archaeological complex
- 6.19:04 Vistadome 75 to Aguas Calientes
Day 3
Aguas Calientes → Machu Picchu → Cusco
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After breakfast, take the shuttle bus at around 06:00 to the entrance of Machu Picchu.
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Explore the principal temples, terraces and hidden corners of the Inca citadel with your guide for approximately two hours and thirty minutes, following the circuit assigned to your ticket.
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Travelers with a separately reserved permit may climb Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu Mountain. These permits are limited, subject to availability and not included unless confirmed in writing.
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Ride the bus back to Aguas Calientes, check out of the hotel and enjoy the included lunch at Cafe Inkaterra.
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Board the afternoon Expedition train to Ollantaytambo. Your driver will meet you at the station and transfer you to your Cusco hotel, arriving at approximately 18:00.
Meals
Breakfast and lunch
Accommodation
Not included after the tour
Route map
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- 1.Early breakfast and bus to Machu Picchu
- 2.Guided visit to Machu Picchu
- 3.Optional mountain hike
- 4.Return to Aguas Calientes and lunch
- 5.14:55 Expedition train and transfer to Cusco
Plan with confidence
Everything you need to know.
Inclusions
What's included
- Pickup from Cusco airport, your Cusco hotel or the agreed meeting point
- Licensed English- or Spanish-speaking local tour guide
- Guided visit to Sacsayhuaman
- Visit to Awanacancha camelid and weaving center
- Local visit at the Amaru Andean community
- Lunch at the Amaru community on Day 1
- One night at Casona Yucay or a similar Sacred Valley hotel
- Dinner at the Sacred Valley hotel
- Visits to Moray, the Maras salt ponds and Ollantaytambo
- Sacred Valley entrance tickets required by the itinerary
- Lunch at Wayra Restaurant on Day 2
- Vistadome 75 train ticket from Ollantaytambo to Machu Picchu Pueblo
- One night at El MaPi or a similar hotel in Aguas Calientes
- Dinner at the Aguas Calientes hotel
- Two hotel breakfasts
- Round-trip shuttle bus tickets between Aguas Calientes and Machu Picchu
- Machu Picchu entrance ticket
- Guided visit to Machu Picchu
- Lunch at Cafe Inkaterra on Day 3
- Expedition train ticket from Machu Picchu Pueblo to Ollantaytambo
- Transportation from Ollantaytambo station to your Cusco hotel
- One bottle of water per person per day
- Snack
What's not included
- Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu Mountain permit unless expressly confirmed
- Tips for the staff
- Personal medication
Packing list
- Original passport (required for Machu Picchu entry)
- Small day backpack
- Comfortable walking shoes with good grip
- Light rain jacket or poncho
- Sun hat, sunglasses and sunscreen
- Insect repellent
- Reusable water bottle
- Warm layer for the early morning and evening
- Personal medication
- Camera or smartphone
- Cash in Peruvian soles for personal expenses and tips
Important information
Bring the original passport used for the reservation. Train times, hotels and Machu Picchu circuits are subject to availability and railway or park operations. The final pickup time, entrance circuit and transport schedule will be reconfirmed before departure. Pack a small overnight bag because luggage space on trains is limited. Huayna Picchu and Machu Picchu Mountain require separate, limited permits reserved in advance. The published USD 620 price is retained from the existing tour because the updated document does not specify a price; final pricing should be reconfirmed for the selected date and group size.
FAQs
Which Machu Picchu circuit is included?
The assigned circuit depends on permit availability for your travel date. Our team will confirm the available circuit before finalizing your booking.
Do I need my original passport?
Yes. Your original passport is required for train and Machu Picchu entry checks, and its details must match the reservation.
Are train times guaranteed?
Train times can change according to availability and railway operations. Any necessary adjustment will be communicated before departure.
Can dietary requirements be accommodated?
Please tell us about dietary requirements when booking so we can request suitable meal arrangements from the included restaurants or hotel.
Where will I stay?
The package includes one night at Casona Yucay or a similar Sacred Valley hotel and one night at El MaPi or a similar hotel in Aguas Calientes.
Is a mountain hike included?
A Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu Mountain hike requires a separate permit and is included only when specifically confirmed in your reservation.
Why is the tour priced for two travelers?
The existing published price is based on the tour’s current two-traveler configuration. Solo and larger-party pricing should be requested from the sales team.
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