3 days · Cusco itinerary
Cusco in 3 Days: The Perfect Itinerary
Three days based in Cusco is enough to acclimatise, explore the Sacred Valley and visit Machu Picchu. Here is how to spend three perfect days in Cusco — with the best-rated tours to book and altitude tips.
At a glance
- 1Day 1: Cusco city & acclimatise
- 2Day 2: Sacred Valley
- 3Day 3: Machu Picchu
- 4Evening return to Cusco
Day 1: Cusco and acclimatising
Take it easy on arrival with a city tour of the Plaza de Armas, Qorikancha and Sacsayhuamán, and let your body adjust to the 3,400 m altitude.
Day 2: the Sacred Valley
Spend day two in the Sacred Valley at Pisac and Ollantaytambo (lower than Cusco), ending near the Machu Picchu train.
Day 3: Machu Picchu
Visit Machu Picchu by train and bus with a guided tour, returning to Cusco in the evening.
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