Cusco Express

Discover Cusco and Machu Picchu on an intense 3-day, 2-night experience, ideal for seeing the essentials of the former Inca capital.

3 Days / 2 Nights

Duration

Moderate

Difficulty

Destinations

Cultural

Experience type

About This Package

Cusco Express

Experience the magic of Cusco, the historic capital of the Inca Empire. In only 3 days, discover some of the region's highlights and the world wonder of Machu Picchu.

This package is designed for travelers with limited time. It includes your arrival reception, time to acclimatize, a complete Machu Picchu excursion and your departure transfer.

Overview

Technical Sheet

Duration

3 days / 2 nights

Main destinations

Cusco, Ollantaytambo, Aguas Calientes and Machu Picchu

Service type

Travel package

Options

Tours Only or with accommodation

Included transfers

Airport and Cusco – Ollantaytambo – Cusco route

Included train

Round-trip Expedition or Voyager

Guide

Official Spanish- or English-speaking tour guide

Accommodation

According to the selected category

Maximum altitude

3,400 meters above sea level in Cusco

Starting and ending point

Cusco city

Day By Day

Itinerary Complete

1

We will meet you at Cusco Airport. This day is set aside to acclimatize in the Imperial City, located approximately 3,400 meters above sea level.

Among cobbled streets, impressive Inca walls and lively squares, you will find a city where past and present coexist. The afternoon is free to rest, acclimatize or enjoy optional activities.
2

We depart early for Ollantaytambo, where we board the tourist train to Aguas Calientes.

Our professional guide will meet us and lead us to the citadel of Machu Picchu. We tour its main sectors according to the assigned circuit.

After the visit, we return to Aguas Calientes and have free time before boarding the train to Ollantaytambo and continuing by tourist transportation to Cusco.
3

The day remains available according to your flight departure time for shopping, walking around the city or additional activities.

Finally, we transfer you from your accommodation to Cusco Airport at the agreed time, concluding our services.

Questions

What Includes

Includes

Transfer from Cusco Airport to your accommodation
Transfer from your accommodation to Cusco Airport
Tourist transportation Cusco – Ollantaytambo – Cusco
Round-trip Expedition or Voyager tourist train
Consettur bus Aguas Calientes – Machu Picchu – Aguas Calientes
Machu Picchu admission ticket
Official Spanish/English-speaking tour guide

Not Included

Domestic and international flights
Meals not specified
Tips
Personal expenses
Services not mentioned in the program

Recommendations

Original ID or passport

Travel tickets and reservations

Small and comfortable backpack

Extra change of clothes

Warm clothing for temperature changes

Waterproof jacket

Comfortable shoes or hiking boots

Sunscreen

Reusable water bottle

Camera or charged phone

Cash

Questions

Questions Frequently Asked

How far in advance should I book Cusco Express?

Does the package include accommodation?

Which services are included for Machu Picchu?

Price From

$309

Per Person

Price per person for the Tours Only option. Prices are in US dollars.

Sales Advisor

Advisor 1

+51 997 379 201

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Sales Advisor

Advisor 2

+51 947 831 392

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Real Reviews

Traveler Reviews

"It was a wonderful experience being guided by GT Peru Travel. From the moment we contacted them via WhatsApp, they provided us with all the information we needed."

- Lucia C

September 2025

"Excellent accommodation and wonderful, friendly, and polite people. If I returned, I wouldn't think twice about staying with them and booking with their agency again."

- Investigacion M

September 2025