01 / YOUR JOURNEY
Discover Cusco’s Inca foundations
Arrive, transfer to your hotel and visit the Inka Museum and Qorikancha as your flight schedule allows.
Private journey · 3 DAYS / 2 NIGHTS
Essential Cusco & Machu Picchu — 3 Days
A compact introduction to Cusco and Machu Picchu, with two nights in Cusco and a full-day rail journey to the citadel.
Private journey · Start and finish in Cusco · Two hotel nights
US$499 / personFor 2 travelers · 3-star hotels
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YOUR PACEPrivate journeyGuided experiences along the route
YOUR STAYTwo hotel nightsAccommodation confirmed with your booking
YOUR ROUTECusco · Machu Picchu · CuscoA journey shaped around these places
YOUR SUPPORTLocal English-speaking guideAsk our Cusco team about your plans
PLACES, PEOPLE AND EXPERIENCES
A journey to remember.
A compact introduction to Cusco and Machu Picchu, with two nights in Cusco and a full-day rail journey to the citadel.
02 / YOUR JOURNEY
A full day at Machu Picchu
Start early for the train journey to Aguas Calientes. Continue by bus to Machu Picchu for a guided visit, then return to Cusco.
03 / YOUR JOURNEY
Your departure from Cusco
Transfer to the airport for your onward flight.
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YOUR JOURNEY, DAY BY DAY
From arrival to farewell.
A clear view of each day: what you will discover, where you sleep and the meal arrangements to plan for.
DAY 1 · Cusco · Inka Museum · Qorikancha
Discover Cusco’s Inca foundations
Arrive, transfer to your hotel and visit the Inka Museum and Qorikancha as your flight schedule allows.
View full itinerary · DAY 1: ARRIVAL TO CUSCO – QORICANCHA & INKA MUSEUM
With a warm welcome to Cusco, we are excited to welcome you at the airport and accompany you to your hotel. The rest of the day will be devoted to rest and adapt to the altitude. Remember! Cusco is located at 3,350 meters / 10,990 feet.
In the afternoon, you will visit the Inca Museum, and you'll learn about the rich Andean culture. The museum houses a collection of artifacts dating back thousands of years, including textiles, ceramics, gold, and silver.
After that, we will visit the Qoricancha Temple, known as the Temple of the Sun. This temple was built by the Incas and is considered one of the most important of the Inca civilization. The temple is made of gold and silver and is believed to represent the «Navel of the World».
Places that are visited:
- Qoricancha
- Inka Museum
- Sacsayhuaman
- Pukapukara
- Tambomachay
ROUTE DETAILS:
- Min. Elevation:3399 m. / 11151 feet.
- Highest Elevation: 3399 m. / 11151 feet.
- Campsite Elevation: ---
- Walking Distance: -- / --
- Walking time: --
- Difficulty: Easy
- Weather: Sunny and Cold
- Meals: --
- Accommodation: Ayni Cusco Hotel*** or similar
DAY 2 · Cusco · Machu Picchu · Cusco
A full day at Machu Picchu
Start early for the train journey to Aguas Calientes. Continue by bus to Machu Picchu for a guided visit, then return to Cusco.
View full itinerary · DAY 2: INCA CITADEL OF MACHU PICCHU
To know one of the world's wonders our trip will start very early picking you up from your hotel. The journey by train to Aguas Calientes takes 2 and a half hours. Upon arrival, you have breakfast and then take a bus to the entrance of Machu Picchu (2,400 meters / 7,873 feet).
The guided tour to Machu Picchu lasts 2 hours and covers the main archaeological sites, such as the Lower Platform, the Upper Platform, the Dry Moat, the Sun Temple Viewpoint, the Granite Chaos, the Temple Square, the Intiwatana Pyramid, the Sacred Rock, the Twelve Gates, the Oriental Qolqas, the Water Mirrors Complex, the Condor Temple, the Pisonay Square and the Archaeological Reserve.
After the visit, take the bus back to Aguas Calientes for lunch. Then, take the train back to Ollantaytambo (2,700 masl / 8,858 ft), where you pick up the bus back to Cusco (3,350 m / 8,792 ft)
Note: If you wish to visit Huayna Picchu it is necessary to purchase another ticket, for which you will be charged an additional fee, consult with our agents of Inkayni Peru Tours.
ROUTE DETAILS:
- Min. Elevation: 2,040 m / 6,692 feet
- Highest Elevation: 3399 m. / 11151 feet
- Campsite Elevation: ---
- Walking Distance: 3 km / 1.8 m
- Walking time: 3 hours
- Difficulty: Easy
- Weather: sunny and humid
- Meals: Breakfast and Lunch
- Accommodation: Ayni Cusco Hotel*** or similar
DAY 3 · Cusco · Airport
Your departure from Cusco
Transfer to the airport for your onward flight.
View full itinerary · DAY 3: AIRPORT TRANSFER
After enjoying your trip these days, this day you will have the morning free in Cusco so you can relax and also be able to tour the city on your own or take an optional tour.
On the other hand, we will be watching your flight schedule to be able to transfer it and give a warm farewell thus ending our services.
ROUTE DETAILS:
- Min. Elevation: 3399 m. / 11151 feet
- Highest Elevation: 3399 m. / 11151 feet
- Campsite Elevation: ---
- Walking Distance: --
- Walking time: --
- Difficulty: --
- Weather: Sunny and Cold
- Meals: Breakfast
- Accommodation: ---
A PLACE TO REST. PART OF THE JOURNEY.
Two hotel nights.
The places you stay connect each stage of your journey. Confirm the exact accommodation and room arrangements before travel.
CuscoNights 1 & 2
Cusco
Ayni Cusco Hotel
Both nights are in Cusco; the Machu Picchu visit is a day trip.
Or similar · Subject to confirmed arrangements
Hotel photographs show itinerary examples; destination photographs illustrate the area. Exact rooms and selected categories are confirmed with your quote.
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INCLUDED
The core of your journey
Professional And Trained Staff
- Professional English Speaking Tour Guide.
Accommodation
- 2 hotel nights in the selected category, based on double occupancy.
Meals
- 02 breakfasts at hotels & 01 lunch
Permits And Entrance
- Entrances to Machu Picchu.
- All entrance fees.
Transport
- All transportation.
- Buses to Machu Picchu (Round trip)
PLAN SEPARATELY
Personal choices & extras
- Flights
- Single supplement: US$100 (03 stars hotel) /us$160 (04 stars hotels)
- Meals where are not stated
- Huayna Picchu entrance fee US$85
- Travel Insurance – you are strongly recommended to take out travel insurance for the duration of your trip.
This three-day itinerary has two overnight stays in Cusco. Confirm the final hotel and train schedule before arranging your flights.
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MAKE THE JOURNEY YOURS
Optional arrangements.
Single rooms, optional Huayna Picchu admission and train upgrades need a separate quote or confirmation. Huayna Picchu is subject to ticket availability and compatibility with your itinerary.
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This three-day itinerary has two overnight stays in Cusco. Confirm the final hotel and train schedule before arranging your flights.
A LITTLE PREPARATION GOES A LONG WAY
Travel ready.
Bring comfortable walking shoes, layered clothing, sun protection, rain protection and your original identification. Allow time to acclimatize and share any mobility or dietary needs with the team.
A LITTLE CLARITY BEFORE YOU GO
Your questions, answered.
The practical details that help you plan your journey.
What type of service is this?
Private journey. Your confirmed booking sets the guide and transport arrangements for each stage.
Where does the journey start and finish?
This itinerary starts and finishes in Cusco. Share your accommodation and arrival details so pickup arrangements can be confirmed.
Where will I stay?
Two hotel nights. Named hotels are itinerary examples or similar properties. The exact hotel, category and room allocation are confirmed at booking.
Does the tour include the Inca Trail or a guaranteed sunrise?
This itinerary reaches Machu Picchu by train and bus, not the Inca Trail. Entry time, circuit and weather affect the visit; a specific viewpoint or sunrise is not guaranteed.
Are these prices live availability?
No. The published USD prices are reference rates per person. Your date, party size, selected services and final total are confirmed in the booking process.
What should I confirm before booking?
This three-day itinerary has two overnight stays in Cusco. Confirm the final hotel and train schedule before arranging your flights.
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