Machu Picchu 3 Day Tour from Cusco: Door-to-Door, Train and Guided Visit

Machu Picchu in a short trip: a free day to acclimatize, a full day at the citadel with train, bus, ticket and guide, and 2 nights in a central Cusco hotel. From USD 330.

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3 DAYS - 2 NIGHTS

Tour Overview

Machu Picchu in a Short Trip

Machu Picchu 3 Day Tour from Cusco: Everything Organized

The Machu Picchu 3 Day Tour is designed for travelers with only a few days in Peru who want to focus on Machu Picchu, with door-to-door service from your arrival to your departure.

You get a free first day to acclimatize in Cusco, a full day at Machu Picchu with the train through the Andes, buses, entrance ticket and a guided visit, and 2 nights in a central Cusco hotel with breakfast.

The Machu Picchu 3 Day Tour costs USD 330 per person in a triple room, USD 350 in a double room and USD 370 in a single room. It is a Machu Picchu tour with hotels and airport transfers included, the easiest Machu Picchu 3 days from Cusco trip. See every rate in the prices section.

Duration3 days / 2 nights

Hotel2 nights, central Cusco

Guided visit1.5–2 hours

DifficultyEasy

Door-to-Door Service

From the airport on arrival to the airport on departure.

Free Day in Cusco

Time to acclimatize and explore the historic center.

Scenic Train

Round trip to Aguas Calientes, with buses to the citadel.

Guided Machu Picchu Visit

With your entrance ticket included.

Read the full Machu Picchu 3 Day Tour description

On Day 1 we pick you up at the airport and you have the day free in Cusco. On Day 2 we take you to the train station, you travel to Aguas Calientes, take the bus up and visit Machu Picchu with a guide, then return to Cusco.

On Day 3, after breakfast, we take you to the airport. Hotels such as San Francisco Plaza, Casona Plaza or Sacha Centric are confirmed at booking.

Want to see more? Add the Sacred Valley with the Cusco City Sacred Valley Machu Picchu Tour 3 Days or the Machu Picchu Express. Only one day? Book the Machu Picchu Full Day Tour by Train.

Private Machu Picchu Tour

Enjoy the Machu Picchu 3 Day Tour at your own pace with a private tour for you, your family or friends: flexible departure times, a personalized itinerary and a private guide. Send us your preferred date and group size for a custom quote.

Special Price for Returning Customers

Have you traveled with Machu Picchu Team before? Contact us before booking to receive a special returning-customer rate for the Machu Picchu 3 Day Tour, subject to verification of your previous booking.

Availability & Booking

Online Booking and Availability

The Machu Picchu 3 Day Tour runs every day of the year, subject to Machu Picchu ticket availability. We recommend booking at least 3 months in advance.

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Enter your details and pay a 50% deposit online.

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DeparturesDaily, all year

Deposit50% to book

Book ahead3 months

Questions? 💬 WhatsApp +51 974 217 700 · 📧 info@machupicchuteam.com

Highlights

Why You’ll Love the Machu Picchu 3 Day Tour

Nine reasons to choose this trip with Machu Picchu Team.

✓Machu Picchu in a Short Trip
Ideal if you only have a few days in Peru.
✓Door-to-Door Service
Airport, hotel and train station transfers.
✓Guided Machu Picchu Visit
1.5 to 2 hours with a professional guide.
✓Ticket, Train and Bus Included
No logistics to worry about.
✓Free First Day
Time to acclimatize in Cusco.
✓Central Cusco Hotel
2 nights with breakfast.
✓Scenic Andean Train
Round trip to Aguas Calientes.
✓Flexible Rates
USD 330 in a triple room, USD 350 in a double or USD 370 in a single, per person.
✓Customizable
Upgrade your train, guide or hotel.

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USD 330 per person (TRIPLE ROOM)

Duration 3 DAYS - 2 NIGHTS

Starts in Cusco Airport Pickup

Group size Max: 10 People

Departures Daily departures

Physical level Regular

Trip style Classic

Meals 2 B, 1 L, 0 D

4.9 Excellent · 2,800+ reviews

"Just finished 4 days with Yuri & Jose, they were both amazing, super helpful and attent..."

BoardingPass605159 28/09/2026

"Une superbe expérience ! L’équipe est au top, une superbe ambiance un tracé magnifiqu..."

Bouhet M 28/09/2026

"This experience was amazing. The guys are really nice and the landscapes seems like AI...."

Jose Alejandro Navarro 27/09/2026

"Great experience, an unforgettable adventure all thanks to Eduardo and Marx. Big thank ..."

Kristina K 27/09/2026

"Eduardo is the best guide! Really tailored our experience around our pace and flexibili..."

Zak L 27/09/2026

"I had such a great time on this guided tour! Everything was really well organised, and ..."

Mihai 26/09/2026

"Incredible, a very polite and attentive person, he knows a lot about the mountain, a to..."

Renato C 26/09/2026

"Nothing to say about the trek itself. The landscapes are magnificent and the organizati..."

lara j 25/09/2026

"The trek is magnificent, the landscapes are breathtaking, and the organization is decen..."

nuno29 25/09/2026

"We did the 2-day trail and were very satisfied with our guides Miguel and Alice. The wa..."

Thomas L 25/09/2026

Machu Picchu 3 Day Tour Itinerary

Cusco Airport → Hotel in Cusco → Free Day

Your Machu Picchu 3 Day Tour starts with airport pickup and a transfer to your central hotel in Cusco.

The rest of the day is free to rest at about 3,400 m and explore the Plaza de Armas and the historic center at your own pace.

DifficultyEasy

Altitude3,400 m

ActivityFree day

Meals—

Good to know: Take it easy on your first day and drink plenty of water.

Included Today

✓Airport pickup
✓Hotel transfer
✓Hotel night

Night 1: Hotel in Cusco

Central location, confirmed at booking.

Machu Picchu 3 Day Tour from Cusco: Door-to-Door, Train and Guided Visit

Cusco → Train Station → Aguas Calientes → Machu Picchu → Aguas Calientes → Cusco

After an early hotel pickup and a road transfer to the train station, you take the tourist-class train to Aguas Calientes.

A shuttle bus takes you up to Machu Picchu for a guided visit of 1.5 to 2 hours on your assigned circuit. Then you return by bus and train, with a transfer to your hotel in Cusco.

DifficultyEasy to moderate

Guided visit1.5–2 hours

TrainRound trip

MealsBreakfast

Good to know: Bring your original passport. Lunch and dinner are not included.

Included Today

✓Hotel pickup and station transfers
✓Round-trip train
✓Machu Picchu ticket
✓Round-trip buses
✓Professional guide

Night 2: Hotel in Cusco

Back at your hotel.

Hotel → Cusco Airport

After breakfast at the hotel, we take you to the Cusco airport.

DifficultyEasy

TransferIncluded

MealsBreakfast

EndCusco airport

Included Today

✓Breakfast
✓Airport transfer

End of the Tour

At Cusco airport.

What Is Included in the Machu Picchu 3 Day Tour

2 Hotel Nights with Breakfast

In a central Cusco hotel.

Airport Transfers

Pickup on Day 1 and drop-off on Day 3.

Train Station Transfers

Round trip by road.

Round-Trip Tourist Train

To and from Aguas Calientes.

Machu Picchu Entrance Ticket

According to your confirmed circuit.

Round-Trip Shuttle Buses

Aguas Calientes – Machu Picchu.

Professional Guide

A 1.5 to 2-hour guided visit.

Assistance

Travel coordination and door-to-door service.

Flights

Domestic and international.

Lunch and Dinner

Only hotel breakfasts are included.

Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu Mountain: USD 65

Optional extra ticket, USD 65 per person, subject to availability. Only one mountain per day.

Panoramic Train Upgrade

Optional upgrade to the Vistadome (from USD 45 one way, USD 70 round trip) or the Observatory train (price on request), subject to availability.

Extra Nights and Early Check-in

Not included.

Travel Insurance, Tips and Personal Expenses

Not included.

Machu Picchu Packing List: What to Bring

For the Machu Picchu 3 Day Tour a small daypack is enough for your Machu Picchu day on Day 2. Your main luggage stays at your hotel in Cusco.

Clothing and Footwear

✓Comfortable walking shoes
✓Layered clothing and a warm accessory
✓Rain jacket or poncho
✓Hat and sunglasses

In Your Daypack

✓Original passport (required for Machu Picchu)
✓High-SPF sunscreen and insect repellent
✓Refillable water bottle and snacks
✓Camera and power bank
✓Personal medication
✓Cash in soles for meals and tips

Prices and options

Official Rates & Pricing Plans

* All rates are in USD per person

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Room Type / Accommodation	Price per person
SINGLE ROOM	$370 USD
DOUBLE ROOM	$350 USD
TRIPLE ROOM	$330 USD

2026 & 2027 prices: the rates above are valid for bookings with travel dates in 2026 and 2027.

Machu Picchu 3 Day Tour: Which Room Rate Is Right for You?

The Machu Picchu 3 Day Tour includes the same services at every rate. The price per person depends only on how many travelers share each hotel room: USD 330 (triple), USD 350 (double) or USD 370 (single). It is a Machu Picchu tour package 3 days long with everything organized from the airport.

Best value

Triple Room

USD 330 per person

Three travelers share one room. The lowest price per person, ideal for families and groups of friends.

Double Room

USD 350 per person

Two travelers share one room, with a double or twin beds. Perfect for couples and friends.

Solo travelers

Single Room

USD 370 per person

A private room just for you, every night of the trip.

All included

Your Package

2 hotel nights in Cusco, with daily breakfast
Machu Picchu entrance ticket and a 1.5 to 2-hour guided tour
Round-trip tourist train to Aguas Calientes
Round-trip bus up and down to Machu Picchu
Airport pickup and drop-off, and transfers to the train station
Travel coordination and assistance throughout your trip

3 days at a glance

Your Trip

Day 1: airport pickup and a free day to acclimatize in Cusco
Day 2: early pickup, train to Aguas Calientes, guided tour of Machu Picchu and train back to Cusco
Day 3: breakfast and transfer to the Cusco airport

Door-to-door service: from your arrival at the airport to your departure, we take care of hotels, transfers, trains, tickets and your guide, so you only enjoy Machu Picchu.

Book early: Machu Picchu tickets and trains sell out fast. Book at least 3 months ahead. Your name must match your passport exactly.

Not included: lunches and dinners, flights, travel insurance, early check-in or late check-out, tips and personal expenses.

Optional add-ons: Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu Mountain entry (USD 65), a Vistadome or Observatory train, a private guide, a higher hotel category or extra nights. Read more in the Recommendations section.

Your Hotel

2 nights in a central Cusco hotel, such as San Francisco Plaza, Casona Plaza Cusco or Sacha Hotel Centric, or similar.

Your hotel is confirmed once your booking is secured.

Daily Departures

Start your trip any day of the year, subject to Machu Picchu ticket and train availability.

Ideal for travelers with only a few days in Peru.

Payment & Cancellation

Book with a 50% deposit and pay the balance until 10:00 PM the day before the tour. Bank transfer at no extra cost; card 3.99%.

Cancellations in writing: 72 hours or more before the tour, 100% of your deposit is refunded; between 72 and 24 hours before, 50% of your deposit; less than 24 hours before or no-show, no refund.

Travel information

Booking Guide

How to Book the Machu Picchu 3 Day Tour

Book the Machu Picchu 3 Day Tour online with a 50% deposit, or visit our office at Portal Nuevo 270, Plaza Regocijo, in Cusco, open every day from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM. Our team reviews your details and sends your confirmation.

Option 1

Book Online

Pay by bank transfer at no extra cost, or by card or PayPal.

Option 2

By WhatsApp or email, especially for last-minute bookings.

Book Online in 4 Easy Steps

Click BOOK NOW

Choose your travel date.

Enter your details

Room type, passport details and your flight times.

Pay your deposit

50% now, the balance until 10:00 PM the day before your Machu Picchu day.

Receive your confirmation

With your hotel, train times and Machu Picchu ticket.

Machu Picchu 3 Day Tour Booking Policy

1. Deposit and Balance

A 50% deposit confirms your booking and lets us buy your Machu Picchu ticket and train and book your hotel. You can pay the balance online or at our Cusco office (card or cash, soles or US dollars) until 10:00 PM the day before the tour.

2. Cancellation Policy

Refunds of your 50% deposit:

72 hours or more before the tour: 100% of your deposit is refunded
Between 72 and 24 hours before: 50% of your deposit is refunded
Less than 24 hours before, or no-show: no refund

3. Machu Picchu Tickets

Tickets are limited. Book at least 3 months in advance and enter your name exactly as on your passport.

4. Cancellation in Writing

Cancellations must be sent in writing to our official email, info@machupicchuteam.com. The time of your email is used to calculate your refund.

5. Payment Methods

Bank transfer at no extra cost, Visa credit or debit card (3.99% processing fee) or PayPal. At our office you can also pay in cash, in soles or US dollars.

6. Optional Upgrades

Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu Mountain (USD 65), Vistadome train (from USD 45 one way), Observatory train, private guide, higher hotel category or extra nights, at extra cost.

FAQs

Machu Picchu 3 Day Tour: Frequently Asked Questions

1. What does the Machu Picchu 3 Day Tour include?

The Machu Picchu 3 Day Tour includes 2 hotel nights in central Cusco with breakfast, airport and train station transfers, the round-trip tourist train, your Machu Picchu ticket, the round-trip bus and a 1.5 to 2-hour guided visit.

2. Is this tour for me?

Yes, if you have only a few days in Peru and want to focus on Machu Picchu.

3. Which hotels do you use?

Central Cusco hotels such as San Francisco Plaza, Casona Plaza Cusco or Sacha Hotel Centric, confirmed at booking.

4. Are meals included?

Only breakfast at the hotel. Lunch and dinner are not included.

5. Can I upgrade my train or add Huayna Picchu?

Yes, subject to availability. Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu Mountain costs USD 65; the Vistadome train starts at USD 45 one way (USD 70 round trip). Ask us for the Observatory train.

6. How far in advance should I book?

At least 3 months, as Machu Picchu tickets are limited.

7. How much does the Machu Picchu 3 Day Tour cost?

It costs USD 330 per person in a triple room, USD 350 in a double room and USD 370 in a single room. All services are the same at every rate; only the room changes. Prices are valid for travel in 2026 and 2027.

8. How do I pay, and what is the cancellation policy?

A 50% deposit confirms your booking. Pay by bank transfer (no fee), by card (3.99% fee) or PayPal. The balance can be paid online or at our office until 10:00 PM the day before the tour. Cancellations in writing: 72 hours or more before the tour, 100% of your deposit is refunded; between 72 and 24 hours before, 50% of your deposit; less than 24 hours before or no-show, no refund.

9. Is this 3 day Machu Picchu tour difficult?

No. It is an easy trip: you walk about 2 hours inside Machu Picchu, with some stone stairs. Day 1 is free so you can rest and acclimatize in Cusco, at about 3,400 m.

10. How does this Machu Picchu 3 days from Cusco trip work?

Day 1 is your arrival and a free day in Cusco, Day 2 is your full day at Machu Picchu by train, and Day 3 is your transfer to the airport. Machu Picchu is visited on a day trip from Cusco, so you sleep both nights in the same hotel.

11. Does it include the Sacred Valley or a Cusco city tour?

No, this tour focuses on Machu Picchu. If you want to add a Cusco city tour and the Sacred Valley, choose the Cusco City Sacred Valley Machu Picchu Tour 3 Days.

12. Can I book a private Machu Picchu 3 Day Tour?

Yes. Send us your date and group size by WhatsApp or email for a custom quote with a private guide, a higher hotel category or extra nights.

Why choose Machupicchu Team

The Machu Picchu Team Difference

Why Book the Machu Picchu 3 Day Tour with Machu Picchu Team?

Door-to-Door

Hotels, transfers, trains, tickets and guide.

Short and Simple

Machu Picchu without complicated logistics.

Flexible Rates

Triple, double or single room.

Local Cusco Operator

A team based in Cusco that runs your trip directly.

Important Notice Machu Picchu tickets sell out fast! We highly recommend booking at least 3 months in advance to secure your preferred dates.

Plan your trip with our team in Cusco

Hi! We are Raquel, Robert, Estefany and Noemi, your local team in Cusco. Real people, no bots: we all speak English, answer every message personally and help you choose the right tour for your dates and fitness.

Raquel Machu Picchu Tour Expert
Robert Experienced Local Guide
Estefany Peru Trip Planner
Noemi Cusco Tours Specialist

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+51 974 217 700
info@machupicchuteam.com
Every day, 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM (Peru time)
Portal Nuevo 270, Plaza Regocijo, Cusco

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Just finished 4 days with Yuri & Jose, they were both amazing, super helpful and attentive. Thank you to the kitchen staff as well! Definitely a challenge, but in the end it all worth it!

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Bouhet M

28/09/2026

Une superbe expérience ! L’équipe est au top, une superbe ambiance un tracé magnifique avec des paysages très variés. Tout est bien rôdé, transport, repas, couchage. On mange très bien et en quantité ! Par contre prévoyez de quoi manger pendant la randonnée ce n’est pas inclus. Pour moi c’est la meilleure façon pour se rendre au Machu Picchu en passant par le col du Salkantay et en montant le dernier jour par les marches du chemin de l’Inca. Un petit bémol sur la transparence du prix annoncé , ce trip se veut all inclusive, en réalité ce n’est pas le cas. Certains frais imprévus viennent s’ajouter tout au long des 5 jours ( frais supplémentaires pour les activités, taxe pour certains passages de pont ou col, Tips un peu forcé ). Ce ne sont pas des gros frais mais au cumulé ça représente aux alentours de 300 soles. Je trouve personnellement que l’organisme ferai mieux d’intégrer ces frais dans le prix de leur expérience car on a vraiment la sensation d’être mis sur le fait accompli. Prévoyez des gourdes filtrantes car les bouteilles d’eau sur place sont vendus à prix d’or !

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