Small-group package
Saquisqa Awquicuna (3 Days)
Three days in groups of up to 8 people: city tour with dinner show, Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu by panoramic train. Includes the Cusco Tourist Ticket, Maras salt mines, entrance tickets, train and five meals.
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Early pickup from your hotel in Cusco's historic center or at Plazoleta Regocijo
Explanations in English or Spanish throughout the program
The Cusco City Tour with dinner show, the Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu
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Cusco, the Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu in three days, with a dinner show and groups of up to 8
Saquisqa Awquicuna is a 3-day package that covers Cusco’s essential circuit on consecutive days, in small groups of up to 8 people. On the first day you explore the city (Koricancha, Sacsayhuamán, Qenqo, Puca Pucara, Tambomachay and the Cathedral) and end the evening with a dinner show downtown.
The second day is devoted to the Sacred Valley: Chinchero and its weaving traditions, a buffet lunch in Urubamba, the fortress town of Ollantaytambo, and Pisac, with its archaeological complex and craft market. The third is the full trip to Machu Picchu by panoramic train, with a guided tour; circuits and schedules are published by the Ministry of Culture.
It costs US$ 590 per person and includes transportation on every tour, a bilingual guide, round-trip train, Consettur bus, Machu Picchu ticket, the general Cusco Tourist Ticket (Boleto Turístico General), the Maras salt mines (Salineras de Maras) and five meals, including the dinner show. If you prefer the same circuit without the city tour and dinner show, see the 2-day Sumac Llacta package; and if you want to add the mountains, the 5-day Killa Qawarinampac.
Dinner show included on day one
After the city tour, a dinner with a show in downtown Cusco, with music and dance, included in the package price.
Small groups of up to 8 people
A personalized tour with a bilingual tour guide on all three days, and more attention at each site.
The full Sacred Valley
Chinchero, Urubamba, Ollantaytambo and Pisac in a single day, with the general Cusco Tourist Ticket and the Maras salt mines entrance included.
Machu Picchu by panoramic train
Round-trip train ticket Ollantaytambo – Aguas Calientes, Consettur bus and sanctuary ticket, with a guided tour and free time.
Itinerary
Your 3-day program, day by day
Day 1 · Cusco City Tour and dinner show
- Pickup from your hotelDeparture for the historic center to start the tour.
- Koricancha TempleVisit to the temple known for its blend of Inca and Spanish architecture.
- Sacsayhuamán, Qenqo, Puca Pucara and TambomachayMinibus tour of the four archaeological sites, including Tambomachay, the Inca's Bath, with its water worship ceremonies.
- Cusco CathedralThe last stop, on the Plaza de Armas, after about four and a half hours of touring.
- Dinner showReturn to your hotel to get ready, then head to the dinner and show in the heart of Cusco.
Day 2 · Sacred Valley of the Incas
- 7:30 a.m. · Pickup from your hotelDeparture from downtown Cusco to the Sacred Valley.
- ChincheroVisit to the town and its ancestral farming and weaving traditions with Inca iconography.
- Urubamba · Buffet lunchLunch included before continuing.
- OllantaytamboVisit to the fortress town, with its astronomical, urban, farming and herding structures and its hydraulic canal engineering.
- PisacVisit to the archaeological complex and the town's craft market.
- ≈6 p.m. · Return to CuscoThe day ends with the drive back to the city.
Day 3 · Machu Picchu Historic Sanctuary
- Pickup from your hotelTransfer by road to the Ollantaytambo train station.
- Panoramic train to Aguas CalientesA ride with valley views to the town of Machu Picchu.
- Consettur bus to the sanctuaryBus ride up from Aguas Calientes to the entrance of the citadel.
- Guided tour of Machu PicchuTour of the archaeological complex with experienced guides who explain the history of the site and of Inca civilization.
- Free time and returnTime for photos and to explore on your own, then back to Cusco by bus and train.
What's included in your 3-day Saquisqa Awquicuna package?
No surprises and no fine print: here’s exactly what the service covers and what you’ll pay separately on the day of the tour.
3 days
3,399 m (11,150 ft) above sea level
Day 1: Cusco City Tour. Day 2: Sacred Valley, with pickup at 7:30 a.m. Day 3: Machu Picchu
English or Spanish
Included
- Pickup from your hotel in Cusco's historic center or at Plazoleta Regocijo, plus round-trip transportation on every tour
- Bilingual tour guide (English or Spanish) and a personalized tour in small groups of up to 8 people
- Round-trip panoramic train ticket (Ollantaytambo – Aguas Calientes), Consettur bus ticket and Machu Picchu Historic Sanctuary ticket
- General Cusco Tourist Ticket (Boleto Turístico General, BTG) and Maras salt mines entrance
- Meals: 2 breakfasts, 2 lunches and 1 dinner show
Not included
- Hot springs ticket
- Wayna Picchu ticket
- Meals and drinks not mentioned in the program
- Tips and personal expenses
Note: tickets for Wayna Picchu and the Aguas Calientes hot springs are not included and are paid separately; Wayna Picchu has limited spots, so it’s best to request it in advance. The package costs US$ 590 per person. Before you buy, please contact us to confirm availability.
Frequently asked questions
Here are answers to the most common questions, so you can book with confidence.
Do I need to acclimatize before the Saquisqa Awquicuna package?
The program is designed with that in mind: it starts with the city tour, which is not very demanding, and from day two it goes down to the Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu, both lower than Cusco. Even so, it’s a good idea to take it easy when you arrive and stay well hydrated from day one.
How difficult is the package?
Moderate. There is no trekking, but there are walks over stone stairways and terraces at Sacsayhuamán, Ollantaytambo, Pisac and Machu Picchu. It suits families and travelers without any special fitness; comfortable shoes are a good idea.
Which tickets do I need to buy separately?
The package already includes the general Cusco Tourist Ticket, the Maras salt mines and the Machu Picchu ticket. You pay separately for Wayna Picchu, if you decide to add it, and for the Aguas Calientes hot springs.
What time does it start and how long does it take?
The program lasts 3 days. Day one is the city tour, about four and a half hours, followed by the dinner show; on day two, pickup is at 7:30 a.m. and the day in the Sacred Valley ends around 6 p.m.; on day three, you do the full trip to Machu Picchu.
What should I bring?
Comfortable shoes for walking on stone, layers and a windbreaker, something a little dressier for the dinner show if you like, a rain jacket, a hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, insect repellent, cash for shopping and tips and, without fail, your original passport to enter Machu Picchu.
How do booking and payment work?
Before you buy, please contact us to confirm availability, since train tickets and Machu Picchu tickets are issued in each traveler’s name and are limited. Then we’ll go over each traveler’s details and all the program logistics with you. We have English-speaking guides.
What happens if the weather affects one of the days?
The program runs year-round. In the rainy season, bring a rain jacket, since almost all visits are outdoors. If there are weather or operational problems with the train or at the sanctuary, we’ll agree with you on the best possible alternative.
How much does the 3-day Saquisqa Awquicuna package cost?
The price is US$ 590 per person. It includes pickup from your hotel, round-trip transportation on every tour, a bilingual tour guide, the round-trip panoramic train ticket, the Consettur bus, the Machu Picchu Historic Sanctuary ticket, the general Cusco Tourist Ticket, the Maras salt mines entrance and meals (2 breakfasts, 2 lunches and 1 dinner show).
What is the included dinner show?
It’s a dinner with a show of traditional Andean music and dance in downtown Cusco, on the evening of day one, after the city tour. It’s included in the package price; only drinks and extras not mentioned are excluded. There’s plenty of time to return to your hotel and get ready before the day-two departure.
Ready to book or have a question?
Talk to one of our travel advisors in English. We reply Monday to Saturday, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. (Peru time, GMT-5).