Trip Itinerary
TRIP ITINERARY
ARRIVAL IN CUSCO → AIRPORT PICK-UP → HOTEL TRANSFER & ACCLIMATIZATION
Your Machu Picchu 3 Day Tour from Cusco begins upon arrival at Cusco Airport.
A representative from Machu Picchu Team will meet you at the airport and provide transportation directly to your hotel in Cusco.
After check-in, the rest of the day is reserved for acclimatization and relaxation. Cusco is located at approximately 3,400 meters / 11,150 feet above sea level, so spending your first day at a relaxed pace will help you prepare for the following day’s journey to Machu Picchu.
Depending on your arrival time and how you feel, you may enjoy a gentle walk around the Historic Center, visit the Plaza de Armas, have lunch or dinner at a local restaurant, or simply rest at the hotel.
The objective of Day 1 is to provide a comfortable arrival in Cusco without additional scheduled activities.
Overnight in Cusco.
DAY 1 TOUR SUMMARY
- Starting point: Cusco Airport
- Service: Airport pick-up
- Transfer: Airport → hotel in Cusco
- Main activity: Acclimatization and free time
- Hotel: Included
- Overnight: Cusco
- Difficulty: Easy
MACHU PICCHU FULL-DAY TOUR FROM CUSCO
Today is completely dedicated to your visit to Machu Picchu.
Your day begins early with pick-up directly from your hotel in Cusco. Transportation will take you to the corresponding train station according to your confirmed departure schedule.
You will then board a tourist train to Aguas Calientes / Machu Picchu Pueblo. During the journey, you will travel through the Andean landscape and along the Urubamba River toward the cloud forest surrounding Machu Picchu.
Upon arrival in Aguas Calientes, you will continue to the shuttle bus station and travel up the mountain to the entrance of the archaeological sanctuary.
Your professional guide will accompany you through the Machu Picchu circuit confirmed with your entrance ticket. During the visit, you will learn about the history, architecture, engineering, ceremonial areas, and cultural importance of the Inca site.
The guided visit generally lasts approximately 1.5 to 2 hours, depending on the assigned circuit, entrance schedule, and visitor flow.
After completing the tour, you will take the shuttle bus back to Aguas Calientes.
Depending on your return train schedule, you may have some free time for lunch or a short walk through the town before boarding your train.
In the afternoon, you will travel by train back toward the corresponding station. Upon arrival, transportation will be waiting to take you directly back to your hotel in Cusco.
This day is designed as a complete door-to-door Machu Picchu experience, allowing travelers with limited time to enjoy the main attraction without having to coordinate the different transportation and ticket services independently.
Overnight in Cusco.
DAY 2 TOUR SUMMARY
- Starting point: Hotel in Cusco
- Main destination: Machu Picchu
- Hotel pick-up: Included
- Road transfer: Cusco → corresponding train station
- Train: Round trip tourist-class service
- Shuttle bus: Aguas Calientes ↔ Machu Picchu
- Machu Picchu entrance: Included according to confirmed circuit
- Guided visit: Approximately 1.5–2 hours
- Return: Train + transportation to hotel in Cusco
- Overnight: Cusco
- Difficulty: Easy to moderate
HOTEL PICK-UP → TRANSFER TO CUSCO AIRPORT → END OF PROGRAM
On the final day, enjoy breakfast at your hotel and prepare for your departure.
According to your confirmed flight schedule, our team will pick you up directly from your hotel and provide transportation to Cusco Airport.
The transfer will be coordinated with sufficient time for airport check-in and boarding.
This final service completes your Machu Picchu 3-Day Tour from Cusco, a short and practical package designed for travelers who want to visit Machu Picchu with all the essential logistics organized from arrival to departure.
DAY 3 TOUR SUMMARY
- Starting point: Hotel in Cusco
- Breakfast: Included at the hotel
- Service: Hotel pick-up
- Transfer: Hotel → Cusco Airport
- End of program: Cusco Airport
- Difficulty: Easy
Tour Inclusions
Inclusions
Included
2 Nights Hotel Accommodation in Cusco
The package includes 2 nights of hotel accommodation in Cusco with breakfast, according to the selected hotel category and availability at the time of booking. If the originally proposed hotel is unavailable, a similar property of the same category will be assigned.
Day 1 – Cusco Airport Pick-Up
Upon arrival in Cusco, our team will meet you at Cusco Airport and provide transportation directly to your hotel. The service will be coordinated according to your confirmed flight arrival time.
Day 1 – Hotel Transfer & Acclimatization
After arrival, you will be transferred to your hotel in Cusco, where you can check in, rest, and begin acclimatizing to the altitude. The remainder of the day is free for relaxation or independent exploration of the Historic Center of Cusco.
Day 2 – Machu Picchu Full-Day Tour from Cusco
The package includes a complete full-day visit to Machu Picchu from Cusco, with the main transportation, entrance tickets, and guided services required for the experience.
Hotel Pick-Up for Machu Picchu
Early in the morning, transportation will pick you up directly from your hotel in Cusco and take you to the corresponding train station.
Road Transfer to the Train Station
Transportation between your hotel in Cusco and the confirmed train departure station is included. The exact station will depend on the train schedule and operational arrangements for your travel date.
Tourist Train to Aguas Calientes
A tourist-class train ticket to Aguas Calientes / Machu Picchu Pueblo is included. The train company, departure station, and schedule will be confirmed according to availability.
Machu Picchu Entrance Ticket
The official Machu Picchu entrance ticket is included according to the circuit, route, and entrance time confirmed for your travel date. Final ticket availability is subject to the official Machu Picchu reservation system at the time of booking.
Round-Trip Shuttle Bus to Machu Picchu
The package includes both shuttle bus tickets:
- Aguas Calientes → Machu Picchu
- Machu Picchu → Aguas Calientes
Professional Guided Tour of Machu Picchu
A professional guide will accompany you during your visit to Machu Picchu. The guided visit generally lasts approximately 1.5 to 2 hours, depending on the confirmed circuit, entrance schedule, and visitor conditions. Your guide will explain the history, architecture, engineering, and cultural importance of the Inca sanctuary.
Return Tourist Train
After visiting Machu Picchu, the package includes your return tourist-class train ticket from Aguas Calientes toward the corresponding arrival station.
Return Transfer to Your Hotel in Cusco
Upon arrival at the train station, transportation will be waiting to take you directly back to your hotel in Cusco. This completes the door-to-door Machu Picchu service for Day 2.
Day 3 – Hotel Pick-Up & Airport Transfer
On the final day, our team will pick you up from your hotel according to your confirmed flight schedule and provide transportation directly to Cusco Airport.
Daily Hotel Breakfast
Breakfast is included at your hotel on the mornings corresponding to your stay, according to the hotel service schedule.
Professional Travel Assistance
Our reservations and operations team provides assistance throughout the 3-day package with the coordination of hotel accommodation, airport transfers, train schedules, Machu Picchu entrance tickets, shuttle buses, guided services, and return transportation.
Door-to-Door Service
This package is designed especially for travelers with limited time. The main services are coordinated from your arrival at Cusco Airport, hotel stay, full-day Machu Picchu visit, return to your hotel, and final airport transfer, allowing you to focus on the experience without having to organize each service separately.
Not Included
Domestic and International Flights
Flights to and from Cusco are not included in the package.
Lunch and Dinner
Lunch and dinner are not included unless specifically stated in your booking confirmation. During the Machu Picchu full-day tour, travelers should allow for their own meal expenses in Aguas Calientes.
Travel Insurance
Travel insurance is not included. We strongly recommend purchasing coverage for medical emergencies, trip cancellations, delays, lost luggage, and other unexpected situations.
Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu Mountain Tickets
Additional entrance tickets for Huayna Picchu, Machu Picchu Mountain, or other special Machu Picchu routes are not included in the standard package. These can be requested in advance for an additional cost, subject to availability.
Panoramic Train Upgrades
Upgrades to panoramic train services such as Vistadome, Vistadome Observatory, or equivalent services are not included in the standard package.
They may be added for an additional cost, subject to availability.
Additional Hotel Nights
Any hotel accommodation before Day 1 or after Day 3 is not included unless specifically added to your reservation.
Early Check-In or Late Check-Out
Early hotel check-in or late check-out is not included and is subject to hotel availability and possible additional charges.
Personal Expenses
Souvenirs, snacks, additional drinks, laundry, minibar consumption, telephone calls, shopping, and other personal expenses are not included.
Tips
Tips for guides, drivers, hotel staff, and other service providers are optional and are not included in the tour price.
Additional Tours or Activities
Any tour, excursion, entrance ticket, transportation service, or activity not specifically mentioned under What’s Included is considered additional and must be paid separately.
Services Caused by Flight Delays or Changes
Additional hotel nights, transfers, meals, or other expenses resulting from flight delays, cancellations, or schedule changes are not included unless specifically arranged with Machu Picchu Team.
What to Pack
What to Pack
WHAT TO PACK – MACHU PICCHU 3 DAY TOUR FROM CUSCO
Prices
Pricing
PRICES 2026–2027 – MACHU PICCHU 3 DAY TOUR FROM CUSCO
The Machu Picchu 3 Day Tour From Cusco is designed for travelers with limited time who want a complete and convenient Machu Picchu experience with door-to-door service from arrival to departure. The package includes 2 nights of hotel accommodation in Cusco with breakfast, airport transfers, a full-day Machu Picchu tour, train transportation, official entrance tickets, shuttle buses, professional guiding, and coordinated travel assistance.
SINGLE ROOM: USD 370 per person
DOUBLE ROOM: USD 350 per person
TRIPLE ROOM: USD 330 per person
Accommodation in Cusco: The package includes 2 nights in Cusco in a standard room with breakfast. Hotels may include: San Francisco Plaza Hotel, Casona Plaza Cusco, Sacha Hotel Centric, or a similar hotel of the same category.
Important Price Information: The rates are based on the accommodation category and services included in the Machu Picchu 3 Day Tour From Cusco. Prices may vary depending on the travel date, hotel availability, Machu Picchu entrance availability, train schedules, room configuration, and optional upgrades selected. For 2026–2027 departures, the final price should be confirmed through the booking system before payment, as availability and supplier rates may change.
Addons & Upgrades
How to Book
How to Book with Machu Picchu Team
HOW TO BOOK – MACHU PICCHU 3 DAY TOUR FROM CUSCO
Booking your Machu Picchu 3 Day Tour From Cusco is simple and can be completed online. Click the BOOK NOW button, select your preferred travel date, choose your room occupancy, and complete the required passenger information. Please enter all passenger details exactly as they appear on the passport or valid identification document. This information is required to arrange the Machu Picchu entrance ticket, train tickets, hotel reservation, shuttle bus tickets, and other services included in the package. You will need to provide:
- Full name as shown on passport
- Passport number
- Nationality
- Date of birth
- Email address
- WhatsApp number
- Flight arrival details in Cusco
- Flight departure details from Cusco
- Preferred room type
- Any important dietary, mobility, or travel information
To begin the reservation process, an initial payment of 25% of the total package price is required. The remaining 75% balance must be paid no later than 15 days before the start of the tour. If your booking is made within 15 days of departure, full payment may be required at the time of confirmation. Payments can be made in US Dollars through the available online payment methods, including PayPal and Visa credit or debit cards. Once the required payment is received, our reservations team will verify and secure the main services included in your package, including the 2 hotel nights in Cusco, airport transfers, train tickets, Machu Picchu entrance ticket, round-trip shuttle buses, professional guided visit, and return transportation. Because Machu Picchu entrance tickets and preferred train schedules are limited, we strongly recommend booking in advance.
TERMS & CONDITIONS – MACHU PICCHU 3 DAY TOUR FROM CUSCO
Reservation Confirmation
Your reservation is considered confirmed once the required payment has been received and the main services included in the package have been successfully secured. Final confirmation is subject to the availability of Machu Picchu entrance tickets, train schedules, hotel accommodation, transportation, and other required services.
Passenger Information
All passenger information must be provided exactly as shown on the passport or official identification document. Incorrect names, passport numbers, nationalities, or other passenger details may result in additional charges or restrictions when issuing Machu Picchu or train tickets.
Payment Policy
A 25% deposit of the total package price is required to begin the reservation process. The remaining 75% balance must be paid no later than 15 days before the tour begins. Reservations made within 15 days of departure may require full payment at the time of booking.
Machu Picchu Entrance Ticket
The package includes an official Machu Picchu entrance ticket according to the date, entrance time, circuit, and route available and confirmed for your travel date. Because availability is limited, the preferred circuit cannot be guaranteed until the ticket has been successfully secured. If the preferred option is unavailable, our reservations team will inform you of the best available alternative.
Train Tickets and Schedules
Train tickets are subject to availability. The train company, departure station, arrival station, and schedule will be confirmed according to availability and the operational arrangements for your travel date. Train companies may occasionally modify schedules for operational reasons.
Hotel Accommodation
The package includes 2 nights of hotel accommodation in Cusco with breakfast. The final hotel is confirmed according to the selected category and availability. If the originally proposed hotel is unavailable, a similar property of the same category may be assigned.
Airport Transfers
The package includes:
- Day 1: Cusco Airport → hotel
- Day 3: Hotel → Cusco Airport
Passengers must provide their correct flight details in advance so transfers can be properly coordinated.
Flight Delays or Schedule Changes
If your flight is delayed, cancelled, or significantly modified, please inform Machu Picchu Team as soon as possible. Additional transfers, hotel nights, meals, or other services required because of airline changes are not included unless specifically arranged.
Changes Requested by the Passenger
Requests to change the travel date, passenger details, hotel category, train service, or other confirmed services are subject to availability and supplier conditions. Additional charges may apply if previously issued tickets or reservations cannot be modified without penalty.
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation requests must be submitted in writing. Any applicable refund will depend on the amounts that can be recovered from hotels, train companies, official entrance tickets, transportation providers, and other suppliers. Services that have already been issued and are non-refundable or non-transferable will be deducted from any applicable refund.
Official Machu Picchu Tickets
Once issued, Machu Picchu entrance tickets are subject to the regulations established by the corresponding authorities. Some tickets may have strict rules regarding changes, cancellations, or refunds. Any non-recoverable amount will remain the responsibility of the traveler.
Optional Upgrades
Optional services such as Huayna Picchu, Machu Picchu Mountain, panoramic train upgrades, private guiding, additional hotel nights, or higher hotel categories are subject to availability and additional cost.
Travel Insurance
Travel insurance is not included. We strongly recommend purchasing appropriate coverage for medical emergencies, trip cancellations, delays, interruptions, lost luggage, and other unexpected situations.
Force Majeure and Operational Changes
Weather conditions, strikes, road closures, government restrictions, natural events, transportation interruptions, or other circumstances beyond reasonable operational control may require changes to the itinerary or schedule. When possible, Machu Picchu Team will assist in arranging reasonable alternatives. Any refund will depend on the amounts recoverable from the affected suppliers.
Personal Expenses
Meals not specifically included, additional drinks, souvenirs, tips, optional activities, upgrades, and other personal expenses are the responsibility of the traveler.
Acceptance of Terms
By completing the reservation and making the required payment, the passenger confirms that they have reviewed and accepted the itinerary, inclusions, exclusions, payment policy, and booking conditions for the Machu Picchu 3 Day Tour From Cusco.
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