Peru · UNESCO Heritage Sites

4-Day Machu Picchu and Sacred Valley Tour from Cusco

4 Days Round trip from Cusco Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Marvel at the architecture of the world-famous Machu Picchu
  • 02 Explore the archaeological remains of Pisaq in the Sacred Valley of the Incas
  • 03 Pay respects at the Convent of Santo Domingo and the Temple of Qoricancha
  • 04 Admire the ancient and enigmatic Ollantaytambo Fortress

Sign up for a 4-day tour to the world-famous Machu Picchu, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, along with visits to the archaeological remains of Pisaq, Qenqo, Tambomachay and Sacsayhuamán. Pay your respects at the Convent of Santo Domingo, built over the famous Temple of the Qoricancha, and explore the Sacred Valley of the Incas. The journey also includes the ancient and enigmatic Ollantaytambo Fortress before returning to Cusco.

Sign up for a 4-day tour to the world-famous Machu Picchu, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, along with visits to the archaeological remains of Pisaq, Qenqo, Tambomachay and Sacsayhuamán.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 4 Days
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included · Standard
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Cusco, Machu Picchu, Urubamba, Písac, Ollantaytambo
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Cusco City Tour and Nearby Archaeological Sites

  • Arrival, reception, and transfer to the hotel of your choice. At 1:40 p.m., we will meet in the main square of Cusco; from here, we will go to the Convent of Santo Domingo, built over the famous Temple of the Qoricancha.
  • Then we will head to the outskirts of the city to appreciate the surrounding archaeological remains, such as Qenqo, Puca Pucara, Tambomachay and Sacsayhuamán.
  • Return to the hotel.
2
Day 02

Sacred Valley of the Incas, Pisaq and Ollantaytambo

  • Begin your guided tour of the Sacred Valley of the Incas. You will visit the majestic ruins of Pisaq, located on top of a mountain in the valley, and then descend to the town of Pisaq, where we will find a colourful craft market.
  • Continue the tour along the valley through different typical villages to reach the province of Urubamba, where you will enjoy a buffet lunch.
  • In the afternoon, we will visit the ancient and enigmatic Ollantaytambo Fortress, located very close to a typical Inca village and on one of the slopes of an imposing mountain.

Overnight stay in Ollantaytambo to take the train to Machu Picchu, where we will spend the night.

3
Day 03

Train Journey to Machu Picchu and Guided Citadel Visit

  • Pick up from your hotel two hours before your train departure time (according to train availability). We will head to Ollantaytambo or Poroy Station, where we will take the train to the Inca city of Machu Picchu. The journey takes approximately 1 hour and 40 minutes.
  • Upon arrival at Machu Picchu town station, our staff will be waiting for you to give you the necessary indications to start the visit to the Archaeological Park of Machu Picchu according to your scheduled entry to the Inca Citadel. One hour before your entrance to Machu Picchu, we will take the Consettur bus, which will take us for approximately 45 minutes along the Hiram Bingham road to the control gate of the Citadel, where our guide will be waiting for you at the indicated time to begin this fabulous experience. You will be accompanied by our guide for approximately 2 and a half hours, during which everything about the Inca City of Machu Picchu will be explained.
  • After finishing our guided tour, we will have an hour to rest and then leave through the control gate to take the Consettur bus back to Machu Picchu town. Once in the village, enjoy the beautiful small town decorated with statues of the 13 Incas and stone carvings, and enjoy a delicious lunch in one of the different restaurants in town.
  • Please approach the train station of Machu Picchu Pueblo 30 minutes before departure to take the train back to Ollantaytambo, where our staff will be waiting to transfer you to the city of Cusco (San Francisco Square).

From here, you can take transport to the hotel (not included).

4
Day 04

Cusco Airport Transfer

  • Transfer from the hotel to the airport to board your domestic or international flight.
Machu Picchu, The Sacred Valley of the Incas, Ollantaytambo Fortress

Where this trip takes you

Machu Picchu, The Sacred Valley of the Incas, Ollantaytambo Fortress

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Cusco 5 cities · 4 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Airport-hotel-airport transfers
  • Tourist bus for services
  • Bus up and down Machu Picchu
  • Bilingual English-Spanish professional tour guide
  • General tourist ticket (10 tourist sites, five museums, and the Qosqo Native Art Center)
  • Tourist train Ollantaytambo - Machu Picchu - Ollantaytambo
  • Entry to Machu Picchu
  • 1 night hotel in Machu Picchu Pueblo
  • Three breakfasts at the hotel
  • Buffet lunch in the Sacred Valley

What's Not Included

  • Drinks at lunch and other beverages
  • Entrance to the Temple of Qoricancha (S/15.00 soles)
  • Telephone calls
  • Snacks
  • Meals after coordination with the guest
  • 2 nights' hotel stay in Cusco

What to bring

Clothes:

  • A good-quality rain jacket.
  • Long pants.
  • Shorts.
  • T-shirts.
  • A sweatshirt.
  • Sneakers/trainers.
  • Hiking shoes (broken in).
  • A hat or cap.

Items:

  • Insect repellent.
  • Sun cream.
  • Sunglasses.
  • Plug adaptors and connections.
  • Any required medication.
  • Malaria medication if travelling to the jungle.

Documents:

  • A copy of your travel insurance.
  • A photocopy of your passport.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Plaza de Armas, Cusco, Perú
Tour start
Cusco, Peru
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 4 days finish where they began, in Cusco.

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