Machu Picchu, Humantay Lake & Sacred Valley

Overview

With this Machu Picchu 3-day Tour, you’ll see the highlights of Cusco in just three days. Our Sacred Valley trip takes you to archaeological Inca sites including Chinchero, Moray, and the salt mines of Maras and Ollantaytambo. Aside from that, you’ll get a private day trip with our Machu Picchu professional guide, who will show you the greatest photo opportunities. You may also select between two stunning Salkantay mountains: Humantay Lake. Are you ready for your three-day adventure?

Itinerary 

 Day 1: Sacred Valley Tour

This day will start with the pick-up from your hotel at approximately 7:00 a.m. by the Altitude guide, giving you the start of this incredible adventure through the Sacred Valley, during the tour you will have stops authorized by our driver where you will have the opportunity to see panoramic views of the Sacred Valley of the Incas. Our first official stop will be the town of Pisaq, a picturesque and colorful place, full of much Inca tradition and cultural exchange, you will certainly be enchanted with this beautiful place, continuing with our trip, you will visit the archaeological center of Pisaq, a very important archaeological center for the Incas, here you will have impressive views of the sacred valley and you will be able to capture photos worthy of portraits. Finishing our visit, we will head to Ollantaytambo where we will have a stop at a selected local restaurant, here you can enjoy the local and national gastronomy of Peru, elaborated with organic and native products of the locality. After a delicious lunch we will continue with our visit to the archaeological center of Ollantaytambo, a strategic place in Inca times, you will be amazed by the huge rocks that still remain in place and terraces built to perfection.

Finally, you will have an afternoon of experiences, an exchange of teachings, we will visit different houses where they elaborate the chicha de jora (drink made of corn) an Inca drink that has a very peculiar style of preparing and elaborating this drink. These are ancestral practices that are still passed down from generation to generation, as it is considered a drink exclusively for Andean festivals. Our adventure will culminate in this beautiful village leaving you in your hotel in the Sacred Valley or Cusco.

Meals: Included Lunch at a local family

Day 2: Explore Machu Picchu

Start From Cusco or Sacred Valley: Your adventure in Machu Picchu begins around from Cusco 4 a.m. or from Sacred Valley 5 a.m, heading to the train station to board the train that leaves at 6:10 a.m. towards the village of Machu Picchu. When you arrive to Machu Picchu village your Altitude Experience guide will give you a brief information before visiting Machu Picchu, once there; you will go to the bus station to start your ascent to the citadel of Machu Picchu which lasts about 30 minutes by bus. In Machu Picchu you will have approximately 2 hours of sightseeing with our specialized guide where he will tell you in detail every story or event that took place in this incredible lost city of the Incas, you will be enchanted by its beauty and imposing mountains. Finally, you will return to the town of Aguas Calientes where you will have free time to enjoy a delicious lunch in a local restaurant and then return to Ollantaytambo, leaving your train at 14:55 p.m. hours from the town of Machu Picchu to Ollantaytambo arriving at 4:30 p.m. and then be transferred to your hotel in our Altitude Experience van to your hotel in cusco or sacred valley.

Start from Aguas Calientes: Take the train in the afternoon the day before the tour, stay the night in Aguas Calientes, and then undertake the tour the next day. The remaining route is the same as described earlier.

Entrance Tickets: Included

 Day 3: Humantay Lake

This tour starts very early at around 3 a.m. Our van will pass by your hotel in the early morning, giving you the start of this incredible adventure where you will pass through Andean communities and traditional localities of Cusco. The bus ride is about 4 hours arriving at the village of Soraypampa where you will have a delicious Andean breakfast to recharge your batteries. After breakfast, we will start our hike up to the Humantay mountain, the hike lasts about 2 hours passing through rivers, impressive trails and majestic mountains, arriving at the Humantay lagoon where you will be amazed by so much natural beauty and majestic mountains, where you can renew your energy and have enough time to take many photographs worthy of portraits. After the visit we will return by the same trail to Soraypampa where you will have a delicious lunch in a local restaurant and then return by transport to the city of Cusco, arriving around 3 p.m. finally, leaving you at your hotel.

Meals: Breakfast and Lunch
Entrance Tickets: Included

Included/Not Included

Included

Pick up: Airport transfers with our staff accompanying you

Local Guide: Fluent English speaking licensed local guide

 Transportation: Transportation is included in the entire journey, both bus and train, from the point of departure to the point of return. If you have any suggestions or preference for a train service, please let us know. Additionally, your round trip bus ticket from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu will be included.

Train tickets: Round Trip train from Ollantaytambo to Aguas Calientes Village are in Expeditions tourist class. If you are interested in upgrading to the Vistadome train, it will be $75 one way and $125 round trip.

 Food: Breakfast and lunch for Humantay Lake, for Sacred Valley only lunch (vegetarian and vegan food options available).

 Hotels if you choose to include them

Machu Picchu tickets: Entrance to Machu Picchu is all included on this tour.

At Humantay Lake: Trekking poles, first-aid kit and oxygen

First aid: Our team is trained in first aid. In case of emergency we follow an emergency plan to provide the fastest possible attention

Extras: We believe that personalized attention is a plus for us, so small details are very important. We are committed to creating the most authentic experience towards Machu Picchu.

 Welcome kit and virtual support during your trip

Not Included

Meals: breakfast on day 1, no meals on day 2

Entrance tickets: (in total max. S/ 80, $25), only the Machu Picchu entrance tickets are included.

Huayna Picchu: The mountain that is next to Machu Picchu. This trek has a duration of about 50 minutes and is quite the walk. It has a cost of 75 USD, and for us to be able to get permission for this mountain, you must let us know  a month in advance due to its popularity.

 Tips: Tips are always welcome, and should be based on your travel satisfaction (not mandatory).

Travel insurance: Travel insurance is recommended, but not mandatory. Normally many people get sick with altitude sickness, so we recommend adapting 1 day or 2 days before starting a trek.

 Day Backpacks: The agency does not provide backpacks, so you must bring your own. Note; Machu Picchu does not allow backpacks over 25 lb.

Price 

 Regular Group Tours (Max. 18)

Tour (without hotels) starting at: $ 439 per person
2 Star Hotels: $ 529 per person
3 Star Hotels: $ 639 per person
4 Star Hotels: $ 779 per person
5 Star Hotels: $ 1.249 per person

Small Group Tours (Max. 8)

Tour (without hotels) starting at: $ 709 per person
2 Star Hotels: $ 889 per person
3 Star Hotels: $ 999 per person
4 Star Hotels: $ 1,129 per person
5 Star Hotels: $ 1,609 per person

Private Tours

Tour (without hotels) starting at: $ 839 per person
2 Star Hotels: $ 969 per person
3 Star Hotels: $ 1,079 per person
4 Star Hotels: $ 1,209 per person
5 Star Hotels: $ 1,689 per person

Hotels in Cusco

• Hotel***** Palacio del Inka Luxury Collection
• Hotel**** Novotel
• Hotel*** Casa Andina Standard Koricancha
• Hotel** Hostería de Anita or similar

Hotels in Machu Picchu

• Hotel***** Inkaterra Machu Picchu Pueblo Hotel
• Hotel**** El Mapi by Inkaterra
• Hotel*** Inti Punku Machu Picchu pueblo
• Hotel** Luz Garden or Similar

Student discount

The student discount applies only to people who present their valid UNIVERSITY CARD. Children under 17 years of age or younger. To grant the discount we need you to send us a copy of the university card. For children 17 and under, we need a passport copy for booking.

• Discount: $ 30 off per person

Additional Items

• Huayna Picchu: $ 75 per person
• Vistadome Train (one way):  $ 75 per person
• Vistadome Train (round trip): $ 115 per person

FAQ’S

Are hotels included in the tour?

No, but we can include them for you. Please contact us for more info.

Where and when can I choose my preferred time at Machu Picchu?

When you make a reservation with us, you will instantly receive an email in which we will ask you all critical questions regarding your Machu Picchu day tour, airport transfer, and more. We recommend responding to this email as soon as possible so that we may begin coordinating your tickets and guaranteeing a fantastic experience for you.

Why is it better to stay the night in Aguas Calientes before visiting Machu Picchu?

This is because you may access Machu Picchu at 6:00 a.m., the earliest admittance time. It’s also a more leisurely experience since you spread several hours of bus and rail travel across two days rather than doing it all at once.

When is the best time to enter Machu Picchu?

To avoid crowds during the dry season (April-October), we recommend visiting Machu Picchu as early as feasible. Because there are less people in the afternoon, this is a nice option. During the rainy season (October-March), it’s preferable to arrive late in the morning or early in the afternoon, as the mornings are often misty.

What do I do with my luggage in case I stay in Aguas Calientes before visiting Machu Picchu?

You may leave your bags at your accommodation in Cusco or the Sacred Valley and simply bring what you need. All hotels provide complimentary storage.

Can you include hotels for me as well?

Yes, we include 3, 4 or 5-star hotels for you as well.

Is it possible to do all tours in private?

Yes, no problem! Please contact us and we’ll arrange all the tours in private for you.

Can I be dropped off at the airport after the tour on the last day?

Yes, we can take you to the airport. Please notify your sales representative so that we can plan properly.