Full Itinerary of Best of Cusco, Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu Tour

Day 1: Arrival in Cusco – City tour (half-day)

We will pick you up from the Cusco airport and transfer you to your hotel in the heart of Cusco. After checking in, you can spend the rest of the morning relaxing (we recommend arriving in Cusco early). At 1:00 PM, your tour guide will meet you at your hotel to begin exploring the city of Cusco, the capital of the great Inca Empire.

Highlights of the tour include Plaza de Armas, where the most important buildings are located, such as the Cathedral of Cusco, notable streets and neighborhoods, the famous 12-angled stone, Loreto Street, and the Coricancha. From there, we'll drive to visit iconic sites such as Sacsayhuaman, Qenqo, Puca Pucara, Tambomachay, and Cristo Blanco. The tour is expected to conclude around 5:30 PM, when we'll return to the city.

• Tour duration: half-day
• Entrance fee: Included in all places we visit.
• Meals are not included.
• Hotel: 3-star hotel San Agustin or Similar

Day 2: Sacred Valley – Maras Moray – Aguas Calientes (Full day)

At 7:00 AM, you will be picked up from your Cusco hotel and driven to the Alpaca Center. Learn more about the South American camelids: llamas, alpacas, vicuñas, and guanacos. The next 20 minutes will be spent traveling to Mirador Taray, from which you will have panoramic views of the Sacred Valley. The next stop on our journey is the Pisac Inca site and the Local Market, where we will immerse ourselves in the vibrant indigenous market and engage in active bargaining.

We will continue through the Sacred Valley to Urubamba. Here, we will enjoy a buffet lunch at a local restaurant and savor the region's vibrant flavors.

After lunch, our driver takes us to the circular terraces of Moray, which shed light on Inca agricultural techniques. We then travel to Maras and the Salineras of Maras, where the ancient Inca tradition of salt harvesting is still practiced. Ollantaytambo is commonly referred to as 'The Last Living Inca Town.' This ancient settlement houses some of the most pristine Inca architectural masterpieces.

After dinner in Ollantaytambo, we will board a train heading to Aguas Calientes (also known as Machu Picchu Pueblo). We will spend the night in a local hotel, preparing for the upcoming excursions.

• Duration: Full day
• Entrance fee: Included in all places we visit.
• Meals: breakfast, lunch, and dinner are included.
• Hotel: Qoya Palace or similar

Day 3: Machu Picchu – Cusco (Full Day)

On our final day, we will wake up very early to prepare for the most amazing day at Machu Picchu—the Lost City of the Incas. After breakfast, we will head directly to the queue and wait for one of the first buses to take us to Machu Picchu before sunrise.

Your tour guide will provide a 2-3 hour comprehensive guided tour of the city, showcasing the best terraces, temples, and palaces. Afterwards, you will have time to explore on your own or climb Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu Mountain (which must be booked as far in advance as possible). Following your Machu Picchu visit, you will take the Expedition Train back to Ollantaytambo and then a private van back to Cusco, arriving at approximately 7:30 PM.

• Duration: Full day
• Meals: Breakfast
• Entrance fee: Included in all places we visit.
• Other Meals: Excluded
• Hotel: San Agustin or Similar

Day 4: Transfer out (At any time)

After breakfast in your hotel, you will be transferred to the airport or bus station.

Price of the Best of Cusco 4 days and 3 nights tour

Price per person: 

• From US$ 650 - Adults
• From US$ 620 - Children and students

To book the Machu Picchu Tour, you need to make an initial payment of US$200 per person. The remaining balance can be paid online or at our office in Cusco with any card and without booking fees.

Student Discount: 

• US$ 30 off

All travelers under 17 have a $30 discount. If you are 25 years old or under when traveling, you can get the discount with your Student ID. Please send us an email to receive a code for the discount.

Valid Student ID for Machu Picchu

To get the student discount, travelers should have a Valid ID with the following:

• 25 years or less at the time of entering Machu Picchu. Older than 25 can not enter as a student
• The ID must have the Name of the university, name, and photo of the student
• The ID must have a valid expiration date

Invalid Student IDs

Student IDs are not eligible for a discount when:

• Traveler is older than 25
• Expired ID
• Student ID without expiration date
• ISIC cards are not valid. 

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