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Machu Picchu - 3 days private

Three days, one journey, a deep connection with the Andes

  • Duration 3 days / 1 night in Aguas Calientes
  • From 840.00 USD
Machu Picchu - 3 days private

This 3-day itinerary takes you to the heart of Inca heritage: from the sacred temples of Cusco to the cultivated terraces of Moray, via the Maras salt pans, the Sacred Valley and finally Machu Picchu, all at an unhurried pace.

Designed as a private experience, it includes personalised expert guiding, smooth transfers, refined meals, quality accommodation and constant support.

Ideal for travellers seeking cultural discovery, contact with nature and flawless organisation, because the journey matters as much as the destination.

Service options and prices

Same itinerary, different group format. Prices are per person.

Expedition / Voyager train

Group: Private service - minimum 2 travellers

840.00 USD

per person

Complete, efficient and comfortable. Ideal for practical travellers seeking cultural immersion.

  • Price per person: all transfers, private guide, entrance tickets, return trains, 3★ hotel, some meals and full support for 3 days.
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Vistadome train

Group: Private service - minimum 2 travellers

910.00 USD

per person

Panoramic views, on-board snacks and a cultural show: a more relaxed and scenic experience.

  • Price per person, all services included.
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Itinerary

Three days of genuine connection: history, landscapes and the Andean spirit. A carefully designed private journey, combining discovery, comfort and reflection.

  1. Day 1 City tour - temples, stones and timeless wisdom

    1:00 pm: hotel pick-up and start of the private tour. We explore the sacred roots of Cusco, once considered the navel of the Andean world.

    Cusco Cathedral: a majestic blend of Inca and colonial art.

    Koricancha (Temple of the Sun): spiritual centre of the Inca Empire.

    Sacsayhuamán: a ceremonial fortress with imposing stone walls that defy modern logic.

    Q'enqo, Puka Pukara and Tambomachay: sacred places dedicated to water, the moon and the passage of life.

    6:00 pm: return to the hotel. Free evening to reflect, wander or enjoy Cusco as you please.

  2. Day 2 Moray - Maras - salt pans - Ollantaytambo - train to Aguas Calientes

    7:30 am: private departure for the Sacred Valley, into the heart of Inca practical and spiritual knowledge.

    Moray: the Inca "agricultural laboratory" where science and spirituality were cultivated in perfect harmony.

    Maras: a colonial town frozen in time, its history carved into every doorway.

    Salt pans: more than 3,000 salt pools still worked by local families using ancestral techniques.

    Ollantaytambo: the last inhabited Inca town, with its impressive terraced fortress and original Inca streets. Lunch included at a traditional local restaurant.

    Afternoon train to Aguas Calientes, along the Sacred Valley and the Vilcanota river (Expedition/Voyager or Vistadome).

    Night in Aguas Calientes (3-star hotel or higher). Free evening to explore the town or enjoy the hot springs.

  3. Day 3 Machu Picchu - private guided tour and return to Cusco

    Early breakfast and bus up to Machu Picchu, on one of the first buses to enjoy the sanctuary in the soft morning light.

    Private guided tour of 2 to 3 hours on the assigned circuit (1, 2, 3 or 4): the Guardian's House and panoramic viewpoints, the agricultural terraces and residential zones, the Sacred Square, the Temple of the Sun, the Temple of the Three Windows and the Intihuatana or ceremonial sectors depending on the route.

    Your guide shares not only historical facts, but also the Andean worldview, spiritual rituals and ways of interpreting this sacred place.

    Bus back to Aguas Calientes, then the afternoon train to Ollantaytambo and a private transfer to Cusco. Arrival at your hotel between 6:00 and 8:00 pm.

Trip highlights

  • Three unhurried days to understand a civilisation, without racing the clock.
  • A private guide for all 3 days, with a cultural, spiritual and human-centred approach.
  • The Cusco city tour and its four neighbouring archaeological sites on the first day.
  • Moray, Maras and the salt pans: Inca ingenuity and a wonder shaped by human hands.
  • A 2 to 3-hour private guided tour of Machu Picchu, on one of the first buses of the morning.
  • Full tourist ticket included, with hotel upgrades available in Aguas Calientes.

What is included

1. Private transport

  • Hotel pick-up and return, plus all transfers between sites, stations and hotels.

2. Private professional guide

  • Bilingual guide (English-Spanish), available for all 3 days.
  • Cultural, spiritual and human-centred approach.

3. Entrance tickets

  • Full tourist ticket (city tour + Moray + Ollantaytambo).
  • Maras salt mines (Salineras).
  • Official Machu Picchu entrance (designated circuit).
  • Return bus Aguas Calientes ↔ Machu Picchu.
  • Private guided tour of Machu Picchu (2 to 3 hours).

4. Train options (return)

  • Expedition / Voyager: efficient, comfortable tourist-class train, or
  • Vistadome: panoramic train with on-board service and entertainment on the return.

5. Meals and accommodation

  • Day 2: lunch at a local restaurant in Ollantaytambo.
  • Day 3: breakfast at the hotel in Aguas Calientes.
  • Vegetarian, vegan and special diets on request.
  • 1 night in a 3★ hotel in Aguas Calientes (double or matrimonial room), with 4★ or 5★ upgrades on request.

Not included

  • Lunches and dinners not specifically listed under included services.
  • Personal expenses: drinks, snacks, souvenirs, public toilets.
  • Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu Mountain entrance (limited availability, book early).
  • Tips for the guide, drivers or local staff (optional).
  • Travel insurance (not included but strongly recommended).

Interested in this trip?

Write to us and we will arrange your departure, at your pace and with your dates.

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