Small-Group 3-day Cusco Tour to Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu & Rainbow Mountain





Description
This 3-day tour to Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu and Rainbow Mountain shows you Cusco's must-visit highlights in 3 days. You'll get to the sites before the crowds arrive and you'll get the most scenic photos as our guides show you the best spots. We also include a free airport pickup & drop-off for you! Our Sacred Valley tour includes a visit of Chinchero/Pisac, Moray, Salt mines of Maras and Ollantaytambo; 4 incredible sites in a day! On the second day during the private Machu Picchu tour, our expert guide will explain you everything you have ever wanted to know about Peru's New Wonder of the World. On the last day, you'll see the incredible Rainbow Mountain Palccoyo before the crowds arrive and hike with an alpaca/llama. Get ready for 3 unforgettable days!
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Pickup Locations & Times
You will be picked up from your hotel/hostel/Airbnb (if it's close to the Cusco city center). IMPORTANT: After you made your reservation, please send us immediately via the TripAdvisor messenger the pickup location and food preferences. This messenger will be available within your booking confirmation.
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Important Information
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(45)
I requested, booked, and made the payment for the tours 5 months prior to my trip, that is, since January 2026, and although the selected tours were carried out, once in Cusco I had no certainty about the tour for each day, as the agency improvised all the time, with the biggest problem being the acquisition of tickets for Machu Picchu. We managed to get the tickets and do the tour to Machu Picchu, but due to the lack of planning, at the last minute with train tickets, bus tickets, and information from the guide, the guide became stressed, making the visit to Machu Picchu a bad experience, a rude and arrogant guide rushed us through the tour, which made our visit to Machu Picchu unpleasant; I entered circuit 3 and the tour was done in 30 minutes. The guide, Tom, was rude and unethical, affecting both the tourists and the agency's image. I do not recommend this agency.
Hola Olga, hemos revisado nuestros registros y no existe ninguna reserva a tu nombre. Asimismo, no contamos ni hemos contado con ningún guía llamado Tom. Por ello, estamos seguros de que esta reseña ha sido publicada en el perfil equivocado. Entendemos tu frustración con la experiencia que describes, pero los hechos mencionados no corresponden a ningún servicio operado por nuestra empresa. Te agradeceríamos que eliminaras esta reseña y la publicaras en el perfil de la empresa correcta, ya que claramente no es nuestro servicio que has obtenido. Gracias por tu comprensión.
The guides (Vidal and Jorge) were extraordinary! Super knowledgeable and attentive, and really making sure we had a good time. The hotel where we stayed was perfect, too - very central and comfortable, exactly what we expected.
Thank you for this lovely review! Vidal and Jorge are a fantastic pair and it's wonderful to hear their knowledge and attentiveness shone through - making sure guests have a genuinely great time is what drives them both. We're also glad the hotel hit the mark and made for a comfortable base to return to each day. We hope to welcome you back to South America one day! Best wishes from the entire Exploor Peru team
Exploor made it really easy for us to visit places we never thought possible. The team were so knowledgeable and helpful and gave us the time we needed at each stop along the way. Thank you all so much for an unforgettable three days.
Thank you for these kind words! Opening up destinations that feel out of reach is exactly what we love to do, and knowing your three days felt truly unforgettable means a great deal to us. The whole team will be glad to hear this! We hope to welcome you back to South America one day! Best wishes from the entire Exploor Peru team
Thank you so much to Oliver Peru Guide for organising such an incredible trip, and to everyone who helped make the days we spent together such a unique and unforgettable memory — Cristian, Rosmy and Saulo included. The organisation throughout the entire trip was outstanding, with every detail carefully planned and everything running smoothly from start to finish. We also really appreciated all the excellent restaurant recommendations, which allowed us to experience some amazing local food along the way. All of the guides were absolutely top class and consistently went above and beyond to ensure we had the most amazing experience throughout Peru. Their knowledge of the places we visited was exceptional, and they always shared fascinating insights, history and local stories that made each destination even more special. A special thank you to Millie for the fantastic Colca tour, to Peter for making sure we were still able to enjoy the magic of Machu Picchu despite the cloudy weather, and especially to Mikita for spending the last few days with us and making the trip so much fun. We truly couldn’t have asked for a better experience and would highly recommend this team to anyone visiting Peru!
Hi Vasilis, what a wonderful review - thank you so much! It means a great deal to hear that every part of your journey felt carefully looked after, from the logistics to the restaurant recommendations and everything in between. Cristian, Rosmy, Saulo, Millie, Peter and Mikita will all be so happy to hear your kind words - each of them puts tremendous heart into what they do, and it's clear that came through every step of the way. We'll make sure they all hear about this. Best wishes from the entire Exploor Peru team!
Used Exploor. Extremely communicative. Adjusted when we had uncontrollable travel problems. Tremendous local guides. Very competitively priced. It was perfection in what they could control. Just the best experience possible
Hi Bruce, thank you for such a generous review! We know travel doesn't always go to plan, and we're really glad our team could adapt and keep things running smoothly for you. Reviews like yours remind us why we do what we do. We hope to welcome you back to South America one day! Best wishes from the entire Exploor Peru team
We had a great trip to Peru, thanks to Exploor. They handled all the logistics from airport transfers to hotel reservations to transportation and tour guides to admission tickets and meals. We didn’t have to think about any details and were able to take in and enjoy the beautiful sites. Our guides Walter, Maik and Joel were all excellent. The communication from the whole team was great. We felt very take care of. We loved seeing Machu Picchu and the rainbow mountains. We also had a great time in Huacachina in the sand dunes. We had many early mornings but it allowed us to beat the crowds and not feel like we were in crowded tourist locations.
Thank you so much for this wonderful review! It's so great to hear that the team took care of everything from start to finish - that's exactly what we aim for, so that you can simply relax and enjoy Peru without any of the stress. Walter, Maik and Joel will be thrilled to receive your kind words; they truly love sharing the country's incredible landscapes and history with every guest, and it's lovely to know that came through so clearly. We're also glad the early starts paid off and you had those iconic spots largely to yourselves! We hope to welcome you back to Peru for more adventures soon. Best wishes from our entire Exploor Peru team!
I have nothing but nice things to say! As someone who usually plans all of our own trips and all the logistics, this was so nice to have Exploor Peru do it for us. Everyone on the entire team was extremely professional kind and treated us like family. They were on time they provided daily updates with clear direction on the activities for the next day. Each of the staff that we interacted with were amazing and so friendly and genuine. I think that’s truly what made our trip that much more special was how they treated us like family. They provided us insight that you wouldn’t necessarily get in doing a large group tour. I have nothing but kind words to say for every single person on their team and highly suggest this company if you were thinking of coming to Peru.
Dear Taryn, thank you so much for your incredibly kind words. It truly means a lot to hear this, especially from someone who usually plans their own trips. We’re delighted that you enjoyed the experience and that our team could make the journey smooth, personal, and stress-free for you. Creating meaningful, authentic experiences and making our travelers feel welcomed like family is exactly what we strive for, so your feedback is very special to us. We’ll be sure to share your kind words with the entire team. Thank you again for trusting us with your trip to Peru and for recommending us. Best wishes from the entire Exploor Peru team.
We had an unforgettable experience exploring the Sacred Valley, hiking the one-day Inca Trail from KM 104, and visiting Rainbow Mountain (Vinicunca) with our guide Junior and driver Edwin. They did an amazing job taking care of our group of nine, and we loved every moment—these are truly priceless memories we’ll take home with us. Junior impressed us with his incredible knowledge; there wasn’t a single question he couldn’t answer. We really appreciated his thoughtful, detailed explanations throughout the trip. Junior was also incredibly organized and made sure we got the most out of each experience. We have to give a special shout-out to Edwin and Jesus for making sure we made it to our 5 a.m. train in time to start the Inca Trail! Exploor is an incredibly organized and communicative company. Throughout our 11 months of planning Erik provided timely, helpful responses, and every schedule was thoughtfully designed and very efficient. While we were in Cusco, Karen sent daily messages to prep for the next day. The early mornings were absolutely worth it for the quiet sites and amazing photo opportunities! We highly recommend working with their team! Overall, an exceptional week in Cusco and the Sacred Valley —highly recommend!
Thank you so much for this wonderful and detailed review - it truly means a lot to us. We’re thrilled to hear that your experiences in the Sacred Valley, on the KM 104 Inca Trail, and at Rainbow Mountain were so memorable. Junior and Edwin will be delighted to know how much their care, knowledge, and organization contributed to your trip, and we’ll be sure to pass along your appreciation to Jesús as well for making that 5 a.m. train departure happen smoothly! It’s also great to know that our long-term planning and communication made everything easy on your end. Erik and Karen will be very happy to hear your kind words. Those early starts are definitely worth it, and we’re glad you felt the same! Thank you again for recommending our team and for trusting us with such a special adventure. Best wishes from our entire Exploor Peru team.
With them we did the tour of the Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu and the mountain of 7 colors. We have been spared words of praise because realemte was an incredible exoerience, very orgabized and cared for. They were on the lookout the entire time and responded to our concerns quickly and effectively. The guides were excellent and the attention to detail left us extremely happy.
Muchas gracias por compartir su experiencia! Nos alegra enormemente saber que disfrutaron tanto del Valle Sagrado, Machu Picchu y la Montaña de 7 Colores. Que destaquen la organización, el cuidado en cada detalle y la atención constante del equipo significa muchísimo para nosotros. También nos llena de orgullo saber que los guías hicieron que cada momento fuera especial y que se sintieran acompañadas y bien atendidas durante todo el viaje. Gracias de corazón por sus elogios. Un abrazo de parte de todo el equipo de Exploor Peru.
The best travels I had in a very long time and all thanks to Exploor. The professionalism of the team, every detail of organizing this trio was perfect!
Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re thrilled to hear that you had such an amazing travel experience with us. It’s wonderful to know that the professionalism of our team and attention to detail made everything run perfectly from start to finish. We truly appreciate your trust and hope to welcome you back soon for another unforgettable adventure! Best wishes from our entire Exploor Peru team.



