Group service through the three main tourist attractions of Cusco: Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu and Vinicunca.
- Start of the tour: From the tourist’s hotel in the city of Cusco at 7 am.
- Tourist transportation: Modern minivan throughout the tour.
- Type of service: Group service for a maximum of 15 visitors.
- Tour guide: Professional guide in Spanish and English.
- Food: 1 breakfast and 2 lunches included.
- End of tour: At the visitor’s hotel door at the end of each tour.
- Additional: First aid kit.
Sacred Valley + Machu Picchu + Vinicunca 3-day tour itinerary
This is the itinerary
Day 1:
The first day begins with a tour to the Sacred Valley of the Incas. Visitors will be picked up at the door of their hotel in the city of Cusco at 7 am.
The next step is a minivan ride to the archaeological site of Pisac. Before that, at the Taray viewpoint, you can take classic photos of the Sacred Valley. In Pisac, the visitor, always accompanied by his tour guide, will see its platforms, terraces, enclosures, temples and even an Inca cemetery.
Once again on board the tourist minivan, the tourist will visit the town of Urubamba. There, the tourist will enjoy a buffet lunch at the Tunupa restaurant, considered one of the best in all of Cusco.
The next tourist attraction to visit is the town and archaeological site of Ollantaytambo. There, visitors will appreciate impressive temples such as the Ñusta Baths, the Temple of the Sun or the Enclosure of the 10 Niches.
The return trip will then take you to the town of Chinchero. There, tourists will visit the archaeological site where the palace of Emperor Túpac Yupanqui once stood (now a colonial church). In addition, they will visit a textile center to learn about the technique of spinning and dyeing alpaca clothing made by local residents who have preserved this technique for several centuries.
Finally, the visitor will arrive to the city of Cusco at 6 pm on average. The tour includes pick-up, tourist transportation, entrance fees, buffet lunch, professional tour guide and return to the door of your hotel.
Day 2:
The second day is a visit to Machu Picchu. Pick-up will be at your hotel door at 5am.
Aboard a tourist transport, visitors will be taken to the Wanchaq station in the city of Cusco. There they will board one of Peru Rail’s Bimodal buses for a trip of almost 2 hours to the town of Ollantaytambo.
In Ollantaytambo, tourists will board the Peru Rail Expedition tourist train for a trip through beautiful landscapes until arriving at the town of Aguas Calientes after a 1 hour and 40 minute trip.
In Aguas Calientes, an assistant will take you to the town’s bus station. There, you will board the Consettur bus, which will take you to the entrance gate of the Machu Picchu archaeological site in 30 minutes.
The tour of Machu Picchu is through circuit 2, which includes a visit to the main temples and stone buildings, such as: the Guardian’s House (classic panoramic photo), the Temple of the Sun, the Main Temple, the Temple of the 3 Windows, the Sacred Rock, the Water Mirrors, the Water Fountains and the agricultural area. In total, the tour of this circuit takes approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes.
Once back at the gates of Machu Picchu, take the Consettur bus for the return trip to the town of Aguas Calientes (30 minutes).
In Aguas Calientes, tourists have free time to explore the picturesque town or have lunch in one of the many tourist restaurants, all of good quality (not included in the tour).
At the time indicated by your tour guide, you will board the Expedition train again for the return trip to the Ollantaytambo station (1 hour 40 minutes). In turn, in Ollantaytambo you will take the Peru Rail Bimodal bus for the return trip to the city of Cusco (almost 2 hours of travel).
Finally, in the city of Cusco, tourists will be transferred to the door of their hotel. The tour to Machu Picchu concludes at 9 pm on average.
Day 3:
The tour to the Mountain of 7 Colors begins with the pick-up of the tourist at the door of their hotel in the city of Cusco at 5 am on average.
Aboard a tourist minivan, the trip takes approximately 2 hours to the town of Cusipata where the visitor will enjoy a buffet breakfast at the La Montana restaurant.
After breakfast, we will travel again, this time by dirt road, towards the Phulawasipata camp. There, the visitor will have to get ready to begin the famous hike to the Mountain of 7 Colors.
The hiking route is short, just 3 kilometers. However, due to the geography of 5,000 meters above sea level, the steep sections are difficult. An average visitor can complete the route in 1 hour 40 minutes.
Optionally, visitors can rent a horse from one of the locals (cost of 60 soles not included in the tour). The horseback ride takes 40 minutes on average.
Once at Vinicunca, tourists will enjoy a beautiful landscape, always accompanied by a professional tour guide. The guide will explain the importance of this place, the reason for its colors and more. Of course, he will help you get the best photos.
The return journey is then undertaken, also on foot. The return journey is easier as the paths are mostly downhill. After 1 hour, you arrive back at the Phulawasipata camp where you board the tourist transport.
In the town of Cusipata, visitors will enjoy a buffet lunch at the La Montana restaurant. After the delicious lunch, the trip continues by road to the city of Cusco. The tour concludes with the transfer of the visitor to the door of his hotel at approximately 5 p.m.
Info
What are the three most visited tourist attractions in Cusco?
Machu Picchu, the Rainbow Mountain and the Sacred Valley of the Incas are the three most visited tourist attractions in Cusco. Machu Picchu is one of the 7 wonders of the modern world. Vinicunca, due to its beautiful landscape, receives hundreds of people a day. The Sacred Valley, due to the history of its Inca archaeological sites such as Pisac, Ollantaytambo and Chinchero, is preferred by hundreds of people a day. These places can be visited on your own or with an all-inclusive tour. However, the best way to do it is with an all-inclusive tour.
Where does the tour take place?
The tour takes place in three tourist sites: the Sacred Valley of the Incas (Pisac, Ollantaytambo and Chinchero), Machu Picchu and the Mountain of 7 Colors.
What services are included?
The Sacred Valley tour includes: pick-up from the hotel, full tourist transportation, professional guide, all entrance fees, buffet lunch (Tunupa restaurant) and return to the hotel door in Cusco.
The tour to Machu Picchu includes: pick-up from the hotel, complete tourist transportation (by train, Bimodal bus and Consettur bus), professional guide, all entrance fees (Machu Picchu Circuit 2 ticket) and return to the door of your hotel in Cusco.
The tour to the Mountain of 7 Colors includes: pick-up from the hotel, complete tourist transportation, buffet breakfast and lunch (La Montana restaurant), professional guide, all entrance fees and return to the door of your hotel.
What should I bring?
For a comfortable and safe trip, it is recommended to bring leggings, trousers, a polo shirt and a windbreaker. On the Rainbow Mountain, you should also bring an extra jacket for the cold and icy winds.
Why choose this tour?
All three tours are all-inclusive. That is, the visitor will not need to wait in line to purchase an additional ticket. The tour is operated by Machupicchu Terra, an official and authorized tourism agency with years of experience in Cusco.
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I pick up
Pick up of tourists from the door of their hotel and return transfer also to the door of their hotel in the city of Cusco.
Transport
Fully equipped tourist minivan and Peru Rail Expedition tourist train for the tour in Machu Picchu.
Guide
Professional tour guide in Spanish or English (guides have first aid knowledge).
Feeding
Buffet lunch at the Tunupa restaurant on the Sacred Valley tour. 1 breakfast and 1 buffet lunch at the La Montana restaurant on the Vinicunca tour.
Tickets
All entrance tickets are already included in the price of the tour (visitors will not have to wait in lines).
Kit
First aid kit.
Route map: Sacred Valley + Machu Picchu + Vinicunca tour 3 days
The tour is an all-inclusive service. Learn about the routes of the three services on these educational maps.
Map of the route to the Sacred Valley
Map of the route to Machu Picchu
Map of the route to the Mountain of 7 Colors
What else you should know about the tour
| Start time and arrival time | Day 1 starts in the city of Cusco (at 7 am) / Arrival in the same city of Cusco (at 6 pm on average) |
| Recommended tour for some visitors | Tour recommended for visitors of all ages. |
| Rules during the visit | It is not permitted to damage the Inca buildings. |
| Safety during the visit | It is recommended to take the tour during the last days of your visit to Cusco, to achieve better acclimatization. |
| Change of date or tour holders | Changes to the tour are permitted up to 5 days in advance (under penalty of 10% of the tour value). Not available for the Machu Picchu tour. |
| Tour Cancellations | Cancellations of the tour are allowed up to 5 days before (under penalty of 25% of the tour value). The penalty is 70% for the tour to Machu Picchu. |
Questions and answers about the Sacred Valley + Machu Picchu + Vinicunca 3-day tour
The tour offers a tour of Machu Picchu through circuit 2, the most recommended as it includes the main temples and Inca buildings. The tour also offers the classic photo of Machu Picchu from the Guardian's House.
The Sacred Valley tour includes: pick-up from the hotel, full tourist transportation, professional guide, all entrance fees, buffet lunch (Tunupa restaurant) and return to the hotel door in Cusco.
The tour to Machu Picchu includes: pick-up from the hotel, complete tourist transportation (by train, Bimodal bus and Consettur bus), professional guide, all entrance fees (Machu Picchu Circuit 2 ticket) and return to the door of your hotel in Cusco.
The tour to the Mountain of 7 Colors includes: pick-up from the hotel, complete tourist transportation, buffet breakfast and lunch (La Montana restaurant), professional guide, all entrance fees and return to the door of your hotel.
It is recommended to purchase the tour 2 or 3 months in advance as availability of the Machu Picchu tour is limited.
Yes, the tour is suitable for visitors of all ages (not recommended for tourists with heart problems due to the altitude at Vinicunca at 5,200 meters above sea level).
The tour to Machu Picchu offers a trip on the Peru Rail Expedition tourist train.
The route is 3 kilometers long. Although the distance is short, the geography of 5 thousand meters above sea level makes this route a little complicated.
Yes, the tour includes a buffet lunch at the Tunupa restaurant on the Sacred Valley tour. It also includes 1 breakfast and 1 buffet lunch at the La Montana restaurant on the Vinicunca tour.
Yes, this tour is available all year round.