Cusco and Machupicchu in 3 days / 2 nights

Physical Level:
Easy

Max group size:
2 - 12 people

Max. Altitude:
3,700 m / 12,139 ft

Trip Details

Duration: 3 days / 2 nights
Activities: guided tours
Average Group Size: 12 to 16 people
Tour service: group tour (ask for our private confort options)
Departures: daily
Difficulty: easy
Meals: in some tours, check the detailed itinerary, please.
Accommodation: 02 nights hotel in Cusco. Included upon request
Tour Language: English, Spanish
Starts/Ends: Cusco/Cusco (Hotel to hotel)
Entrance permits: Cusco City Tour and Machupicchu
Starting Elevation: 3,400 m / 11,154 ft Cusco
Minimum Elevation: 2,040 m / 6,693 ft Machupicchu town
Highest Elevation: 3,700 m / 12,139 ft Sacsayhuaman Cusco City Tour
Machupicchu Inka Site elevation: 2,430 m / 7,972 ft

OVERVIEW

The Cusco 3-Day 2-Night Tour is designed for those who wish to explore the capital of the ancient Inca Empire in depth. During this experience, you will visit the main attractions of Cusco and Machu Picchu, enjoying their history, culture, and ancestral traditions.

Walk through the colonial streets, admire the fusion of Inca and Spanish architecture, and discover the secrets this magical city holds.

This tour package to Cusco and Machu Picchu combines culture, history, and natural beauty, providing you with an unforgettable experience in the heart of Peru.

Get ready to experience three days full of energy, knowledge, and breathtaking landscapes on the 3-Day, 2-Night Cusco Tour, one of the best ways to connect with the essence of the Andean world.

TRIP ITINERARY

Begin your 3-Day, 2-Night Cusco Tour with a warm welcome at Cusco’s Alejandro Velasco Astete Airport, from where you will be transferred to your hotel. You will have some free time to acclimatize and explore the city’s historic center before starting your adventure.

In the afternoon, we will begin the Cusco City Tour, exploring the most emblematic sites of the ancient capital of the Inca Empire. At 2:00 p.m., we will depart from your hotel towards the Plaza de Armas and walk along an original Inca street until we reach the majestic Qoricancha or Temple of the Sun, the most important spiritual center of the Tawantinsuyo.

Next, we will continue to Sacsayhuamán, an impressive Inca fortress that stands out for its enormous, perfectly fitted stone blocks. We will then proceed to Q’enqo, known for its rock-carved altars, and later we will visit Puca Pucara, an ancient Inca military checkpoint. We will end the tour at Tambomachay, famous for its sacred water springs.

The day concludes with the return to Cusco around 6:30 p.m., where you can rest and prepare to continue your 3-Day, 2-Night Cusco Tour full of history and culture.
Overnight in Cusco.

At 5:00 a.m., we will pick you up from your accommodation to continue our Cusco 3-Day, 2-Night Tour. Very early, we will depart for the train station in Ollantaytambo. At 7:30 a.m., we will board the tourist train to the spectacular Machu Picchu natural reserve, declared a Wonder of the World in 2007.

During the journey, you will be able to appreciate the beauty of the Andean valleys and the daily life of the local communities. Upon arrival in Aguas Calientes, our guide will be waiting to accompany you to the bus station and together we will ascend to the Historic Sanctuary of Machu Picchu.

The bus ride takes approximately 25 minutes, with breathtaking views of the surrounding mountains. Once at the citadel, you will be awestruck by this imposing archaeological site, a symbol of the Inca Empire. Our professional guide will provide you with a comprehensive guided tour, where you will learn about the history, architecture, and engineering that make Machu Picchu one of the New Seven Wonders of the World.

After the tour, we will return by bus to Aguas Calientes, where you will have free time for lunch and to explore the town. Finally, we will take the train back to Ollantaytambo, and then our transportation will take you to your hotel in Cusco.

Overnight in Cusco.

On the last day of our 3-day, 2-night Cusco tour, you’ll have free time to enjoy the city at your own pace. You can stroll through the charming colonial streets, visit museums, sample the local cuisine, or shop for souvenirs and typical Cusco handicrafts.

At the scheduled time, depending on your flight time, our team will pick you up from your hotel and transfer you promptly to the Cusco airport.

Note: This package can be booked even if you’re traveling alone, as services are shared and prices are in US dollars. For any questions or assistance, please feel free to contact us by email.

INCLUSIONS

What is included?

Transfer IN and OUT:
Our properly uniformed staff will pick you up from the airport and transfer you to the hotel. At the end of the excursions, he will also pick you up and take you to the airport.
You’ll meet your tour guide and group for an orientation before the trip.
Cusco City tour:
service in small groups 12 to 16 people with all the entrance fees (Temple of the Sun Qoricancha, Sacsayhuaman, Qenqo, Tambomachay and Pukapukara).
Transportation to the train station:
Pick up from the hotel and transfer to the train station (located in Cusco’s Historic Center). After the tour, we will return you to your accommodation in Cusco.
Touristics Train service:
Train tickets Expedition or Voyager Service (both offer high quality service). It is possible to upgrade to the Panoramic Vistadome Observatory train service for an additional fee of US$ 75.00 per way; alternatively, you can upgrade only one way.
Entry to Machu Picchu Archaeological Site (Circuit 2):
As soon as we get your complete information and the payment required to book your reservation, we will purchase all necessary permits. These permits are granted on a certain date and will be in your name. They cannot be altered under any circumstances. Changes to passport numbers are only permitted for renewal reasons. In that scenario, bring both your old and new passports.
Experienced and profesional tour guides:
The tour guides speaks both English and Spanish. All of our guides have completed a professional tourism program. We chose them because of their expertise, experience, responsibility, seriousness, unbounded enthusiasm for exploration, and genuine desire to proudly convey our culture and history. He or she will keep you safe, sound, and comfortable throughout your journey, allowing you to enjoy your time without concern!
Hotel:
included upon your request, we work we all the kind of hotel and hostal, ask to our any travel expert for the different options.
Meals:
breakfast included in our options with hotels included.
Medical Kit or First AID Kit
Our guides have all undertaken specialist first-aid training. We undertake obligatory training sessions with our guides every February. Your guide will always have a first aid kit and oxygen on hand in case of a basic emergency (altitude sickness, travelers’ diarrhea, scratches, scrapes, etc.). If necessary, we will promptly evacuate you from the path and transport you to a clinic for treatment.
24/7 Customer Service: Welcome kit and virtual support during your trip

What is not included?

Vistadome Observatory train
It is posible to upgrade to the Panoramic Vistadome Observatory train service, the extra per way is US$ 75.00, it is posible to upgrade only one way if your prefer.
Not mentioned meals/ optional
Buffet lunch at El Mapi By Inkaterra restaurant: US$ 20.00
Buffet lunch at Santuary Lodge Machupicchu Restaurant US$ 40.00
Tips for our staﬀ: are always welcome, and should be based on your travel satisfaction (not mandatory).
Additional costs or delays beyond our control
Landslides, bad weather conditions, itinerary modifications due to a safety concern, illness, pandemia, government policy changes, political instability, strikes, act of God, etc.

What to Pack?

Updated Passport and necessary documents at least with 6 months of valid according to the Peruvian government.
Original student card if you apply for the student price
Comfortable shoes/boots
Quick-drying pants
Lightweight t-shirts
Long-sleeved shirt
Fleece jacket or sweater
Rain jacket and pants
Hat or cap
Gloves
Backpack day of 30 to 40 liters
Sunscreen
Insect repellent
Water
Snacks (energy bars, trail mix, etc.)
Personal toiletries (toothbrush, toothpaste, wet wipes, etc.)
Camera or phone with a good camera for capturing memories
Portable charger for elec

Small Groups