Small-Group 3-day Cusco Tour to Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu & Rainbow Mountain

Duration3 days

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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted

LanguagesEnglish, Spanish

Group sizeUp to 8 travelers

Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

This 3-day tour to Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu and Rainbow Mountain shows you Cusco's must-visit highlights in 3 days. You'll get to the sites before the crowds arrive and you'll get the most scenic photos as our guides show you the best spots. We also include a free airport pickup & drop-off for you!

Our Sacred Valley tour includes a visit of Chinchero/Pisac, Moray, Salt mines of Maras and Ollantaytambo; 4 incredible sites in a day!

On the second day during the private Machu Picchu tour, our expert guide will explain you everything you have ever wanted to know about Peru's New Wonder of the World.

On the last day, you'll see the incredible Rainbow Mountain Palccoyo before the crowds arrive and hike with an alpaca/llama.

Get ready for 3 unforgettable days!

What's included

Machu Picchu entrance, Expedition train & shuttle bus ticket
Hiking poles, first-aid kit & oxygen
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Licensed guide & professional driver
Lunch
Breakfast
Hike with alpaca or llama (depends on availability)

Pickup from hotels outside of Cusco
Sacred Valley and Maras
Rainbow Mountain

What to expect

Day 1: Sacred Valley Day Tour

Cusco
1h

6:45 am: Pickup from your hotel in Cusco
Chinchero
1h

8:00 am: Local Textile Center in Chinchero
For about 1 hour we have the pleasure to explore the traditional weaving methods and the production process of alpaca and llama clothes. We also get to feed alpacas and llamas in the center.
Maras Moray Tours
1h · Admission ticket not included

9:30 am: Visit of Moray
Explore with your certified guide the scientific area of the Incas in Moray, where agricultural test were made by creating different climatic areas. Enter this place many others don't do and enjoy spectacular views over to the mountains of Urubamba.
Maras
1h

11:00 pm: Visit of the Salt Mines of Maras
It's time for some incredible stories and pictures with the hundreds of salt pools in the background.
Urubamba
45m

1:00 pm: Lunch in Urubamba
Enjoy a delicious buffet (vegetarian and vegan options available) in an excellent colonial hacienda style restaurant for small groups. After lunch, you can take a short walk in its beautiful garden with alpacas and llamas.
Archaeological Park Ollantaytambo
1h · Admission ticket not included

2:40 pm: Ollantaytambo
The last impressive site you'll get to discover today. The terraces and ruins of Ollantaytambo, where heavy fights have been experienced between the last Inca and the Spaniards. Hike up the stairs to have a spectacular view over the ruins and Ollantaytambo village.
Ollantaytambo
1h

4:00 pm: Drop-off at main square or train station in Ollantaytambo
You have the possibility to stay in Ollantaytambo and/or take the train in the evening (7:00 pm) to head to Aguas Calientes and stay the night in Machu Picchu. Or head back to Cusco.
Cusco
15m

5:35 pm: Arrival at your hotel in Cusco

Note: All times are approximations.

Day 2: Private Machu Picchu Day Tour

Cusco
2h

2:45 am: Hotel Pickup in Cusco and transfer to train station
Ollantaytambo
1h

5:05 am: Train from Ollantaytambo to Aguas Calientes
Aguas Calientes
1h

6:35 am: Welcome by team member at train station and taking bus to Machu Picchu entrance
Machu Picchu
2h

8:00 am: Guided Machu Picchu tour
Machu Picchu
1h

10:30 am: Leaving Machu Picchu, heading back to Aguas Calientes by bus (without guide)
Aguas Calientes
1h

11:30 am: Arrival in Aguas Calientes and free time for lunch and afterwards return train to Ollantaytambo in the afternoon/evening
Ollantaytambo
2h

Private pickup after arrival at the train station in Ollantaytambo and transfer to your hotel in Cusco
Cusco
20m

Drop-off at your hotel in Cusco.

Day 3: Rainbow Mountain Palccoyo

Cusco
1h

3:30 am: We'll pick you up at your hotel earlier than everyone else due to one reason - we want to be one of the first ones at Rainbow Mountain.

5:30 am: Energetic breakfast in one of the best restaurants in this area
3h · Admission ticket not included

7:30 am: Briefing at the parking lot and first views of this amazing place.

7:45 am: 'Walk the alpaca' while we're on our way to the viewpoint. Once there, you'll see all three rainbow mountains. The hike to the stone forest with a spectacular panoramic view of the entire valley is optional.

11:45 pm: Delicious lunch buffet in restaurant
Cusco
30m

3:30 pm: Arrival in Cusco and drop-off at your accommodation (optional drop-off at airport possible - only for flights after 5 pm)

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

In front of the office building.

End point

In front of the office building.

Pickup details

You will be picked up from your hotel/hostel/Airbnb (if it's close to the Cusco city center). IMPORTANT: After you made your reservation, please send us immediately via the TripAdvisor messenger the pickup location and food preferences. This messenger will be available within your booking confirmation.

Additional information

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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