Explore the best of Cusco, the Sacred Valley, and Machu Picchu in just 4 days. Start with a guided city tour, continue through the Sacred Valley (including Maras & Moray), and finish with an early-morning visit to Machu Picchu, returning on exclusive panoramic trains while staying at selected hotels.
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Cusco – City Tour (Half Day)
We will pick you up from the Cusco airport and transfer you to your hotel in the city center, where you will check in and have time to relax (we recommend arriving in the morning). Your tour guide will meet you at 1:30 pm and take you to explore Cusco, the former capital of the Inca Empire, surrounded by the Andes.
Visit the Plaza de Armas, the most important streets and neighborhoods, the famous 12-angled stone street, Loreto Street, and Koricancha. Then drive to the upper part of the city to visit Sacsayhuaman, Qenqo, Puca Pucara, and Tambomachay. We return to Cusco at approximately 5:30 pm.
- Tour duration: Half day
- Entrance fees: Included in all places we visit
- Meals: Not included
- Hotel: Casa Andina Standard or similar (3★)
Day 2: Sacred Valley – Maras, Moray & Aguas Calientes (Full Day)
At 8:00 am, you will be collected from your hotel and driven to the Awanacancha Alpaca Center, where we learn about the differences between llamas, alpacas, vicuñas, and guanacos. Next, we travel to the Taray viewpoint for a panoramic view of the Sacred Valley, then continue to Pisaq to explore and bargain in the indigenous market.
We continue through the Sacred Valley to Urubamba for a buffet lunch at a local restaurant. After lunch, visit the circular terraces of Moray to learn about ancient agricultural techniques, then Maras and the Salineras (salt ponds), where locals have harvested salt since Inca times. Finally, drive to Ollantaytambo, “the Last Living Inca Town,” to explore its remarkable architecture before boarding the train to Aguas Calientes (Machu Picchu Pueblo) for the night.
- Duration: Full day
- Entrance fees: Included in all places we visit
- Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner included
- Hotel: Intipunku or similar (3★)
Day 3: Machu Picchu – Cusco (Full Day)
After an early breakfast, we go straight to the bus station to board one of the first buses up to Machu Picchu, arriving before the main crowds to enjoy the sunrise when the weather allows.
Your tour guide will lead a 2–3 hour comprehensive guided tour, showing you the best terraces, temples, and palaces. Afterwards, you’ll have free time to explore on your own or climb Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu Mountain (tickets must be booked well in advance).
Your guide will explain how to take the bus back down to Aguas Calientes for lunch (not included), and later you will board the panoramic train and continue by bus back to Cusco, arriving at approximately 7:30 pm.
- Duration: Full day
- Meals: Breakfast
- Entrance fees: Included in all places we visit
- Other meals: Not included
- Hotel: Casa Andina Standard or similar (3★)
Day 4: Transfer Out (Any Time)
After breakfast at your hotel, you will be transferred to the airport or bus station according to your departure time.
Price & Booking
Price
Price per person: 890 USD
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Booking & Payment
To book this 4-day Machu Picchu tour, you need to make an initial payment of 300 USD per person. The remaining balance can be paid online, in installments, or in Cusco with any credit card, with no booking fees.
Student Discount
Student Discount: All travelers under 17 will receive a 40 USD discount. If you are 25 years old or under at the time of traveling, you can get the same 40 USD discount with a valid student ID. Please advise us by email so we can provide a discount code.
