3-Day Machu Picchu & Sacred Valley Premium Tour (With Lunch)

Day 1: Classic Sacred Valley, Artisanal Heritage & Buffet Lunch

1. Cusco
   Pass by
   8:00 AM Hotel Pick-Up | Start your morning with a seamless, convenient pick-up directly from your Cusco hotel. Meet your expert guide, board our comfortable transport, and relax as we leave the city behind and descend into the low-altitude landscapes of the Sacred Valley.
2. Manos De La Comunidad
   40m
   Andean Wildlife & Textile Exhibition: Make a short, delightful stop at a local community center. Get up close with native animals like llamas and alpacas, and watch an authentic demonstration of traditional Incan textile hand-weaving techniques.
3. Mirador Taray
   15m
   Taray Viewpoint Photo Stop | Pause briefly at this iconic scenic lookout. It offers a spectacular, panoramic introduction to the sweeping valley landscapes and winding Urubamba River below—perfect for beautiful photos.
4. Parque Arqueologico Pisac
   1h · Admission ticket included
   Pisac Archeological Site Guided Exploration | Explore the spectacular imperial Incan ruins and massive agricultural terraces perched high above the valley. Your expert guide will lead you through the history of this royal estate at a comfortable, unhurried pace.
5. Pisac Market
   30m
   Vibrant Pisac Artisan Market | Enjoy free time to stroll through the colorful stalls of the famous Pisac market. This is the perfect opportunity to browse handmade alpaca textiles, local ceramics, and unique silver jewelry directly from native artisans.
6. Urubamba
   1h
   Premium Traditional Buffet Lunch | Head deeper into the heart of the valley to relax and recharge. You will enjoy a delicious, sit-down buffet lunch featuring an array of fresh Andean specialty dishes and international options in a beautiful restaurant setting.
7. Archaeological Park Ollantaytambo
   1h · Admission ticket included
   The Living Inca Fortress of Ollantaytambo: Discover the imposing stone sun temples, steep military terraces, and massive storehouses of Ollantaytambo's historic fortress as your guide brings ancient pre-Columbian battles to life.
8. Ollantaytambo
   12h
   Hotel Drop-Off in the Sacred Valley: Conclude your incredible first day with a direct drop-off right at your handpicked 3-star Sacred Valley hotel. Enjoy a peaceful, relaxing evening and a great night's sleep as your body continues to acclimate seamlessly to the lower altitude.

Day 2: Moray Inca Labs, Maras Salt Mines & Scenic Train

1. Ollantaytambo
   30m
   8:00 AM Hotel Pick-Up | After a relaxing breakfast at your Sacred Valley hotel, your guide and driver will pick you up directly from your accommodation in Ollantaytambo or Urubamba to begin your day.
2. Archaeological Site of Moray
   40m · Admission ticket included
   Inca Agricultural Labs of Moray | Arrive at the hypnotic, circular terraces of Moray. Walk along the scenic rims as your expert guide explains how the Incas utilized this advanced earth depression as an agricultural experimentation laboratory.
3. Salinas de Maras
   45m · Admission ticket included
   The Spectacular Maras Salt Mines | Marvel at the jaw-dropping vista of over 3,000 cascading, hand-carved salt evaporation ponds. Learn how local families have harvested pink Andean salt from these natural thermal springs since pre-Inca times, and enjoy a few minutes to browse the local artisan salt shops.
4. Ollantaytambo
   2h
   Midday Scenic Train Departure | Head to the station to board your comfortable, glass-paneled train around 1:00 PM. Relax and enjoy a smooth, spectacular rail journey as the rugged Andes transition into the lush high jungle along the roaring Urubamba River.
5. Aguas Calientes
   12h
   Afternoon Arrival, Hot Springs & Leisure | Arrive in Aguas Calientes for lunch. Enjoy a free afternoon to explore the colorful artisan markets, sample local cuisine, or soak in the famous volcanic hot springs. Check into your 3-star hotel and enjoy a completely peaceful, relaxing evening at your own pace before tomorrow's big highlight.

Day 3: Machupicchu guided tour - Cusco

1. Aguas Calientes
   1h
   Morning Breakfast & Shuttle Boarding | Enjoy an early breakfast directly at your Aguas Calientes hotel. Afterward, board the official shuttle bus with your guide for the scenic, winding ride up the mountain to the main entrance gates of the citadel.
2. Historic Sanctuary of Machu Picchu
   3h · Admission ticket included
   The Guided Experience | Embark on an extraordinary private guided tour of the ancient Incan citadel. Your local expert guide will lead you along your designated official route, bringing the history to life as they unveil the engineering mysteries, urban sectors, and fascinating stories of this World Wonder.
3. Aguas Calientes
   3h
   Descent to Aguas Calientes & Afternoon at Leisure | Board the return shuttle bus back down to town. Enjoy lunch (not included) at one of the town’s many restaurants, browse the vibrant local craft markets, or explore the charming streets of Machu Picchu Pueblo entirely at your own pace.
4. Ollantaytambo
   1h
   Afternoon Train Journey to Ollantaytambo: We will ensure you are at the station smoothly and in time for your return train. Relax and enjoy the majestic, final views of the rugged Urubamba canyon as you travel comfortably back to the Sacred Valley.
5. Cusco
   2h
   Private Transfer & Cusco Hotel Drop-Off: At the Ollantaytambo station exit, our representative will be waiting for you holding a sign with your name and the Machupicchu Latin America logo. Relax inside our comfortable, private transport for the scenic drive back to Cusco, completing your journey with a direct drop-off right at your hotel door.

Pickup details

We can pick them up from most hotels hotels and airbnb as well

• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Passport name, number, DOB, country is required at time of booking for all participants
• A current valid passport is required on the day of travel