3 Day Machu Picchu Tours
3 Day Cusco and Machu Picchu
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3 Day Cusco and Machu Picchu
Marvelous 3-Day Machu Picchu Tours from Cusco
3 Day Machu Picchu Tours with guided tour service from Cusco. We visit the ruins surrounding the city of Cusco and then head towards the Sacred Valley of the Incas. Rest pleasantly in the town of Aguas Calientes so that the next day, we can explore the imposing Inca citadel of Machu Picchu.
For a quick vacation, Go Machu Picchu Tours offers the 3-Day Machu Picchu Tour from Lima, waiting for you at the Cusco airport facilities to join the tourist circuits. We specialize in unique itineraries to explore the Andes.
From the 3-Day Cusco Machu Picchu Tour, we explore the impressive Inca ruins of Cusco, with the ultimate goal of visiting the world wonder of Machu Picchu. We travel by land in tourist transport and train service to enter the exuberant jungle of Aguas Calientes.
Overview
3-Day Machu Picchu Tours Summary
CUSCO, PERU, SOUTH AMERICA – LATAM “Latin America”
Come on a magnificent excursion through the Andes of Cusco, exploring the impressive ruins of the city, such as the great Sacsayhuaman, the beautiful Valley of the Incas, along with the ruins of Pisac, Ollantaytambo, and then head to Aguas Calientes to spend the night at the foot of Machu Picchu. On the last day, visit Machu Picchu on a guided tour of 02 hours with splendid views of the landscape.
Trip Details: Machu Picchu Tour 3 Days
- Day 1: At 09:30, Cusco City Tour
- Day 2: Visit Pisac market and the Inca ruins in the Sacred Valley
- Day 3: Morning guided tour of Machu Picchu; afternoon return to Cuzco
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3 Day Machu Picchu Tours Highlights
The best of Machu Picchu Tour 3 Days
- Cross the Andes from Cusco to the Amazon of Machu Picchu
- Travel by car and train through the rugged mountains with spectacular views.
- Explore by visiting the enigmatic Inca ruins of the Incas of Peru, South America.
Why You´ll love the 3 Day Machu Picchu Tours
This practical program covers a significant amount of ground every day. Some tourist days require a two to three-hour walk in total. The pace is moderate; however, you will encounter uneven surfaces, stairs, steps, and significant slopes.
When visiting Machu Picchu, please note that trekking poles are not permitted in some regions of the archaeological site; carry them in your daypack. Trekking sticks at the Machu Picchu archaeological site require a medical prescription. Additionally, selfie sticks are prohibited, and only foldable umbrellas are permitted. We get up early, at 5 or 6 a.m., to take a Machu Picchu 3-Day Tour.
Cusco is 3,350 meters – 11,000 feet above sea level, which may be a consideration for those with heart problems or those affected by altitude.
Before signing up for this excursion, we recommend you consult your doctor. Some hotels in Ollantaytambo, Aguas Calientes, and Cuzco are built in the traditional local style, lacking air conditioning. These hotels can become uncomfortable during heat waves, even at higher elevations.
3 Day Machu Picchu Tours Itinerary
This active program covers a fair amount of ground daily, ranging from 30 minutes to three hours of walking on some tour days. The pace is moderate. However, you will find some irregular surfaces, stairs, steps, and slopes that we visit at the visitors’ own rhythm. If you are looking for a personalized itinerary, write to us to send you the best information about the itinerary.
PRESENTATION OF 3 DAY MACHU PICCHU TOURS
Cusco City Tour at 09:30
Explore with a guided tour of the fantastic megalithic constructions of Sacsayhuaman and its surroundings.
The sites to visit:
- Sacsayhuaman
- Tambomachay
- Puca Pucara
- Qenqo
- Cuzco Cathedral
- Qoricancha
Once the tour is over, we will leave you at your hotel or, if travelers require it, in the center of Cusco.
Food
None
Physical Level
Easy
Walking Distance
Stroll
Hiking Time
:-)
Min Altitude
3,399m/11,151 ft.
Max Altitude
3,765m/12,352 ft.
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Sacred Valley Tour - Aguas Calientes Overnight
We headed towards the Sacred Valley in our vehicle via Corao to reach the splendid constructions of the Pisac ruins. Pisac showcases the maximum architectural expression with platforms built on almost the entire Mountain; the structures of temples, houses, and hydraulic systems are also incredible. Inca trails wind through all angles of the Mountain, etc. We continue to Ollantaytambo without first making a brief stop at the traditional market of Pisac in the colonial town of Pisac to buy, observe, or take pictures of the colorful souvenirs of Inca design.
In Ollantaytambo, we have a short walk to the viewpoint of the temple of the sun and the moon to be able to observe the 06 Inca monoliths that have an anti-seismic inclination; in the afternoon, we board the train to go to the cloud forest of Aguas Calientes to be close to Machu Picchu.
Synthesis of the excursion
- Pick-up time and the start of the trip: 07:00 (Hotel Cusco)
- The sites to visit:
- Taray viewpoint
- Archaeological Center of Pisac
- Colonial and Indigenous Market of Pisac
- Inca archaeological zone of Ollantaytambo
- Lunch: Box Lunch
Information about the train service from OLLANTAYTAMBO TO MACHU PICCHU
- Railway company: INCA RAIL
- Service route: OLLANTAYTAMBO to MACHU PICCHU
- Train class: THE VOYAGER 45
- Train departure time from Ollantaytambo train station: 16:36
- Visitors must be inside the railway premises at 16:00 – Otherwise, you will not be allowed to board the train.
- Arrival time at the Aguas Calientes train station: 18:09.
Food
Hotel Breakfast, Box Lunch
Physical Level
Easy
Walking Distance
Stroll
Hiking Time
:-)
Min Altitude
2,065m/6,774 ft.
Max Altitude
3,650m/11,482 ft.
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Machu Picchu Tour - PM Return to Cusco
We take a guided tour of the Inca citadel of Machu Picchu, seeking excellent panoramic views and exploring the Sun Temple, the royal palace of the Inca ruler of Machu Picchu. This terrace system divides the Inca citadel from the industrial zone, etc. In the afternoon, we board the train to go up to the plains of Anta. Once we arrive at the Poroy train station, the tour operator’s vehicle awaits the group of visitors for the transfer service to the city of Cusco.
Excursion
Bus service to Machu Picchu (up and down)
Two-hour guided tour inside Machu Picchu. NOTE: NO FREE TIME according to the new regulations of the Machu Picchu Sanctuary since 2015. If you require more time, book a new entrance ticket
PM, board your train service to OLLANTAYTAMBO and return to Cusco City.
Information about the train service from MACHU PICCHU TO OLLANTAYTAMBO
- Railway company: INCA RAIL
- Train Travel Route: MACHU PICCHU TO OLLANTAYTAMBO
- Class: THE VOYAGER 45
- Train departure time from Aguas Calientes train station: 14:30
- Travelers must be inside the train facilities at 14:00; otherwise, they will not be allowed to board the train.
- Arrival time at OLLANTAYTAMBO train station: 16:04
When you arrive at the OLLANTAYTAMBO train station, go to the waiting area where our staff will wait. Look for a sign with your name on it.” Group Name: 3 Day Machu Picchu Tours
Private transfer service from Ollantaytambo train station to the Cusco “Hotel.”
Cusco Overnight: Travelers organize and reserve their hotels
Food
Hotel Breakfast
Physical Level
Easy
Walking Distance
Stroll
Hiking Time
:-)
Min Altitude
2,065m/6,774 ft.
Max Altitude
2,430m/7,972 ft.
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What to Bring
- You must bring your original passport to show to the train service and Machu Picchu
- Daypack
- Small travel bag for Machu Picchu (You can store your main suitcase safely at Hotel Cusco.)
- Water bottle: “It is forbidden to introduce non-recyclable plastics in Machu Picchu; take precautions and bring reusable bottles.”
- Good sturdy shoes or walking boots
- Warm fleece jacket
- Layers of warm clothing. “In Cusco, get some baby alpaca wool.”
- Hats (to protect yourself from the sun and also to keep warm)
- Rain gear, Waterproofing
- Essential Sunglasses
- High SPF sunscreen “In cream.”
- Insect repellent “In cream allowed inside the citadel; let’s conserve flora and fauna of the seventh world wonder.”
3 Day Machu Picchu Tours Price Information
PRICES PER PERSON [U.S Dollar] 2025 – 2026
Solo traveler: $878.
02 participants, USD 646. “Prices reduce if more people are in your group.”
03 participants, USD 562
04 participants, USD 508
05 participants, USD $484
06 participants, USD 461
07 participants, USD 444
08 participants, USD 432
09 participants, USD 422
10 participants + USD 404
3 Day Machu Picchu Tours Upgrade
TRAIN SERVICES
PERU TRAINS By PeruRail / PER PERSON
+$115. Vistadome train (round trip: OLLANTAYTAMBO – MACHUPICCHU – OLLANTAYTAMBO)
+$550. Hiram Bingham train (Inbound Journey: Train MACHUPICCHU – POROY)
EXTRA TICKETS
+$95 Huayna Picchu
+$95 Montaña
+$90 RE-ENTRY TO MACHU PICCHU
DISCOUNTS
This applies to the following services
Machu Picchu Fee
3 Day Machu Picchu Tours: College students$30 off
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Faqs 3 Day Machu Picchu Tours
Is it necessary to reserve the entrance to Machu Picchu?
It is not essential, but it is advisable. We bought it the day before in Aguas Calientes and had no problem, but it’s not unreasonable to arrive and find that there are no tickets for the next day.
Is reserving the entrance to Huayna Picchu and Machu Picchu Mountain necessary?
Yes, absolutely, yes. When we asked at the ticket office, there were months on the waiting list.
Do I need a passport to enter Machu Picchu?
You must show your passport with your ticket to Machu Picchu. It is not enough to bring a copy.
Is it mandatory to hire a guide to visit Machu Picchu?
No. Have you read that it is? Me too, but it is not valid.
What is true is that it is recommended.
Can you visit Machu Picchu in one day without sleeping in Machu Picchu Pueblo?
It is possible. You can go on the first train and return on the last one, or take the minivan back. But since you have come this far, spending a night and enjoying the visit more quietly would be advisable.
Travel Guide
How to get to Machu Picchu
After the discovery of the ancient Inca city, a village was built at the base of the hill to attract the many curious first, and tourists later, attracted by this wonder. It is known as Aguas Calientes or Machu Picchu Pueblo. The drawback is that it is not accessible by road, so the most convenient way is to use the train from Cusco or Ollantaytambo, but this is the most expensive option (it costs approximately 160 USD per person round trip).
There is an option to reduce the transportation cost, but you must be prepared for a few hours of bus and shared cab rides, followed by an 11 km hike. This is the well-known route of the Hidroeléctrica.
How to get from Machu Picchu Pueblo to Machu Picchu
Some buses leave at 05:30 in the morning from Machu Picchu Pueblo and travel the winding road of 3 km to reach the entrance of Machu Picchu. The cost is $12 each way, and you must purchase the ticket at the ticket office with your passport (it cannot be bought on the bus).
If you want to walk up, the route passes through sections of this same road and shortcuts in the middle of the forest. The climb is not long, but it takes about 1 hour.
Schedules for Machu Picchu
- Machu Picchu (Circuits 1 or 2) in one-hour intervals (from 6:00 to 14:00)
- Machu Picchu (Circuit 4) + Huayna Picchu in group 1 (from 6:00 to 7:00 am)
- Machu Picchu (Circuit 4) + Huayna Picchu in group 2 (from 8:00 to 9:00 am)
- Machu Picchu (Circuit 4) + Huayna Picchu in group 3 (from 10:00 to 11:00 am)
- Machu Picchu (Circuit 4) + Huayna Picchu in group 4 (from 12:00 to 13:00 am)
- Machu Picchu (Circuit 3) + Mountain in group 1 (from 6:00 to 7:00 am)
- Machu Picchu (Circuit 3) + Mountain in group 2 (from 8:00 to 9:00 am)
- Machu Picchu (Circuit 4) + Huchuy Picchu in one-hour intervals (from 6:00 to 14:00)
The ascent to Huayna Picchu
If you could buy your ticket for Huayna Picchu and listen to me, you will have time to walk around the ruins and take the typical panoramic photos after the guided tour.
A little before 10 o’clock, head towards the entrance of Huayna Picchu on the opposite side of the entrance to Machu Picchu. There you will queue up a bit, show your ticket again, check in, and you can climb to the top at 2,667 meters above sea level. It is a climb of another hour and a half, which is problematic because it has many steps. However, when you get to the top, you will enjoy a fantastic view of Machu Picchu and the surrounding mountains. You will be able to rest and take pictures.
Hot springs of Santa Teresa
You can find thermal medicinal waters in Santa Teresa, just a 10-minute drive from Santa Teresa (the name of the place is “Thermal Baths of Cocalmayo”), and any cab will take you there for three soles per person.
It costs only ten soles for foreigners (10 soles for Peruvians), and as soon as you get into one of its three vast and hot pools, you will feel in glory. The time will fly by, and with luck, you will see a beautiful starry sky and come out like new.
KONDOR PATH TOURS is the operator of all the tourist circuits of tours and hikes.
That means that KONDOR PATH TOURS will never transfer it to another company or a third party. All departures are 100% guaranteed.
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