4 Day Machu Picchu Tour from Cusco and the Sacred Valley
TRIP SUMMARY
4 Day Machu Picchu Tour Overview
Experience the highlights of the Cusco region on a carefully organized 4 day Machu Picchu tour from Cusco. This itinerary combines the historic center of Cusco, important nearby Inca sites, the Sacred Valley, a scenic train journey, an overnight stay in Aguas Calientes and a professionally guided visit to Machu Picchu.
The package is designed for travelers who want to see the region’s essential attractions in a limited amount of time without arranging hotels, entrance tickets, transfers, train schedules and guiding services separately. From your arrival at Cusco Airport until your final transfer, the Kantu Peru Tours team coordinates the main travel services included in the program.
During the first day, you will explore Cusco and archaeological sites such as Sacsayhuaman, Qenqo, Puka Pukara and Tambomachay. The second day takes you through the Sacred Valley, including Pisac and Ollantaytambo, before you board the train to Aguas Calientes. On the third day, you will visit Machu Picchu with a professional guide and return to Cusco. Your airport transfer is provided on the fourth day.
With hotel categories and train upgrades available, this Machu Picchu 4 day tour package can be adapted to different travel styles and budgets.
Why Choose This 4 Day Machu Picchu Tour?
This itinerary allows you to experience Cusco, the Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu in only four days while still spending a night close to the Inca citadel. It is a practical option for first-time visitors, couples, families and small groups looking for an organized introduction to the Cusco region.
Your accommodations, airport transfers, guided excursions, train tickets, Machu Picchu transportation and entrance tickets are coordinated in advance. This reduces the risk of incompatible schedules and allows you to focus on the destinations instead of managing each reservation separately.
Staying overnight in Aguas Calientes also avoids completing the entire Cusco–Machu Picchu–Cusco journey in one day. You will already be near the archaeological site on the morning of your visit, making the experience more comfortable.
Kantu Peru Tours is a local Cusco tour operator offering assistance in English and Spanish. You can also choose between different hotel categories, group or private service and standard or panoramic train options.
Itinerary
Upon arrival at Cusco Airport, a Kantu Peru Tours representative will meet you and transfer you to your selected hotel. You will have time to settle in and begin adjusting to the altitude before the afternoon excursion.
The guided Cusco City Tour introduces you to the city’s Inca and colonial heritage. Depending on the confirmed program, the visit includes Cusco Cathedral, Qoricancha and the nearby archaeological sites of Sacsayhuaman, Qenqo, Puka Pukara and Tambomachay.
At the end of the tour, you will return to Cusco for your first hotel night.
Overnight: Cusco
Meals included: According to the selected hotel program
Tour style: Cultural and archaeological
After breakfast, you will travel through the Sacred Valley of the Incas, an area known for its mountain scenery, traditional communities and important archaeological complexes.
The tour includes a visit to Pisac, where you can explore the archaeological site and local market. You will then continue to Urubamba for lunch before visiting Ollantaytambo, one of the best-preserved examples of Inca urban planning and stone construction.
Later in the day, you will board the train from Ollantaytambo to Aguas Calientes. Upon arrival, a representative will assist you with your hotel check-in and provide the information needed for the following morning.
Overnight: Aguas Calientes
Meals included: Breakfast and Sacred Valley lunch
Main visits: Pisac, Urubamba and Ollantaytambo
After breakfast, you will take the bus from Aguas Calientes to the entrance of Machu Picchu. At the scheduled time, your professional guide will lead you through the route assigned to your entrance ticket.
During the guided tour, you will learn about the history, engineering, architecture and cultural importance of the Inca citadel while exploring the sectors included in your confirmed route. Machu Picchu is recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its exceptional cultural and natural importance.
After the visit, you will return by bus to Aguas Calientes and have time to eat or explore the town according to your train schedule. You will then board the return train to Ollantaytambo, where transportation will be waiting to take you back to your hotel in Cusco.
Overnight: Cusco
Meals included: Breakfast
Main experience: Guided Machu Picchu visit
At the appropriate time, our team will pick you up from your hotel and transfer you to Cusco Airport.
Your pickup time will be coordinated according to your confirmed departure flight. This service marks the end of your 4 day Machu Picchu tour from Cusco.
Meals included: Breakfast, according to the hotel schedule
Included
- Permanent telephone assistance.
- Transfers from Airport – Hotel – Airport.
- Cusco City Tour: Transportation, guide, and entrance tickets.
- Sacred Valley: Transportation, guide, entrance tickets, and lunch.
- Transfers Hotel in Cusco – Ollantaytambo train station – Hotel in Cusco.
- Train Tickets Ollantaytambo/Poroy – Aguas Calientes – Ollantaytambo.
- Bus ticket Aguas Calientes – Machu Picchu – Aguas Calientes.
- Entrance ticket to Machu Picchu Circuit 2 (subject to availability).
- Professional Guide (English or Spanish).
- Approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes of guided service at Machu Picchu (English or Spanish).
- 02 hotel night in Cusco (based on double room).
- 01 hotel night in Aguas Calientes (based on double room).
- 03 hotel breakfasts.
Not Included
- Meals not mentioned in the inclusions.
- Water and snack.
- Phone calls.
- Any other service not mentioned.
- Travel insurance.
- Tips.
OPTIONAL
Entrance ticket for Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu Mountain: an additional USD 75.00 per person (Needs to be booked several months in advance).
Recommendations
- Passport
- Warm clothes
- Wear suitable shoes for walking in Machu Picchu.
- Small backpack, your camera, hat, sunscreen, and mosquito repellent.
- It is only allowed to carry 7 kilos of luggage on the train to Machu Picchu
- Book your tickets to Machu Picchu in advance.
- Personal medications
- Snacks and reusable water bottle
- Extra Money, especially Peruvian SOL
Prices
| Group Service | Price | Click to Book |
|---|---|---|
| Price per person in a double room – minimum 2 people | ||
STANDARHotel |
$529.00 USD | BOOK NOW |
TOURISTHotel |
$589.00 USD | BOOK NOW |
SUPERIORHotel |
$631.00 USD | BOOK NOW |
The service includes the Expedition Train or the Voyager Train. If you prefer a panoramic experience, you can upgrade to the Vistadome Train — outbound: Vistadome Observatory / return: regular Vistadome — for an additional US$95.00 per person.
| Private Service | Price | Click to Book |
|---|---|---|
| Price per person in a double room – minimum 2 people | ||
TOURISTHotel |
$779.00 USD | BOOK NOW |
SUPERIORHotel |
$831.00 USD | BOOK NOW |
The service includes the Vistadome Train. If you prefer the Hiram Bingham Train, you can upgrade for an additional US$750.00 per person.
More Private Tour Prices
| N° of People | 3-Star Hotel | 4-Star Hotel |
|---|---|---|
| 1 pax | $1032.00 USD BOOK NOW |
$1117.00 USD BOOK NOW |
| 2 pax | $779.00 USD BOOK NOW |
$831.00 USD BOOK NOW |
| 3 pax | $695.00 USD BOOK NOW |
$799.00 USD BOOK NOW |
| 4 pax | $668.00 USD BOOK NOW |
$707.00 USD BOOK NOW |
| 5 pax | $661.00 USD BOOK NOW |
$685.00 USD BOOK NOW |
| 6 pax | $631.00 USD BOOK NOW |
$670.00 USD BOOK NOW |
Frequently Asked Questions
The package includes Cusco airport transfers, two nights in Cusco, one night in Aguas Calientes, guided tours in Cusco and the Sacred Valley, train transportation, Machu Picchu bus tickets, entrance arrangements, professional guides and breakfasts. The exact services depend on the selected package category.
Yes. The tour begins with pickup from Cusco Airport and transportation to your hotel. Travelers should book a flight that arrives early enough to participate in the scheduled Cusco City Tour.
Yes. The package includes a Machu Picchu entrance ticket, subject to official availability. The assigned circuit and route will be confirmed after the reservation is processed.
The entrance route depends on availability at the time of booking. Kantu Peru Tours will request the most suitable available route, but a particular circuit or viewpoint should not be guaranteed until the ticket has been issued.
The package includes three hotel nights: two nights in Cusco and one night in Aguas Calientes. Travelers can choose from the available hotel categories.
Group packages normally include a standard tourist train such as Expedition or Voyager. Panoramic train upgrades may be available for an additional cost and are subject to availability.
Yes. The itinerary is designed for first-time visitors who want to experience Cusco, the Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu with the main transportation, accommodation and guided services organized in advance.
The tour is considered easy to moderate. It does not include a long-distance trek, but travelers should expect stone steps, uneven ground and walking at high altitude.
Yes. A private version is available for travelers who prefer private transportation, personalized guiding and greater flexibility during the excursions.
Private reservations can be adjusted according to flight schedules, hotel preferences, train category and additional experiences, subject to entrance and transportation availability.
Booking several months in advance is advisable during high-demand travel periods or when a particular Machu Picchu route, hotel or train schedule is important to you.
Travel insurance is not included. It is strongly recommended because it can provide coverage for medical situations, delays, cancellations and other unexpected events.
Types of Train
The regular train service to Machu Picchu, called Expedition is a basic tourist train, with all the comfort and view of incredible landscapes to make your trip an unforgettable experience. It has bathrooms and attention onboard by a highly trained staff.

Vistadome train service is a good alternative if you are looking to enjoy the incredible landscapes on the way to Machu Picchu to the fullest, with panoramic windows that will make sure you do not miss any detail of the beautiful surrounding ecosystem, along with a mix of snacks, drinks included and a show on board, they make the perfect complement to enjoy an incredible trip.

The Vistadome observatory train is a good alternative if you are looking to fully enjoy the incredible landscapes on the way to Machu Picchu, with panoramic windows that will ensure you don't miss any details of the beautiful surrounding ecosystem, along with a mix of snacks, drinks included and a show on board, are the perfect complement to enjoy an incredible trip.

It is the most luxurious train in Peru, with which you can have a luxury experience, all included. Enjoy the multiple wagons of Hiram Bingham, where you can find a restaurant wagon, bar with an open bar, a van with beautiful balconies, musicians on board, and tourist guides that will make you not miss a single detail.

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Final
Book your 4-day tour to Machu Picchu and discover Cusco, the Sacred Valley, and Machu Picchu with hotels, transfers, train tickets, entrance fees, and professional guides, all coordinated in a comprehensive itinerary.
Choose your preferred travel dates, hotel category, and train option, and let our local team in Cusco arrange the essential services for your trip.
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