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3 Days Tour in Machu Picchu at Sacred Valley and Rainbow Mountain

4.6(14)Cusco1 hour
TRIPADVISOR4.6(14)

Description

Embark on an epic adventure through Peru's most amazing landscapes! In just 3 days, you'll explore history, culture and nature at its finest. From the cobblestone streets of Cusco to the magic of Machu Picchu, to the breathtaking Sacred Valley and the natural spectacle of the 7 Colors Mountain, this tour is designed to amaze you at every step.

Tour Options

3 Days Tour in Machu Picchu at Sacred Valley and Rainbow Mountain
  • Pickup included

Highlights

Tour guide for Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu
Hotel pickup in Cusco (Historic Center of Cusco)
All transport for the 3-day tour
Train ticket: Ollantaytambo → Aguas Calientes (Round way)
Entrance tickets: Machu Picchu (Subject to availability), Sacred Valley sites, Rainbow Mountain

What's included

Included
Tour guide for Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu
Hotel pickup in Cusco (Historic Center of Cusco)
All transport for the 3-day tour
Train ticket: Ollantaytambo → Aguas Calientes (Round way)
Entrance tickets: Machu Picchu (Subject to availability), Sacred Valley sites, Rainbow Mountain

Pickup Locations & Times

Our guides communicate with each traveler, it will be easy to identify as it will be with our company logo.

Traveller Ratings

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Important Information

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Reviews(14)

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Harold M
May 31, 2026
Paid for convenience did not get what i paid for. Poor communication with sap and its tour guides. No compensation.

⭐☆☆☆☆ 1/5 I rarely leave negative reviews, but I feel obligated to share my experience so other travelers know what to expect. I booked a multi-day Peru package with SAP because I wanted a stress-free, organized experience. Instead, the most important part of the trip—visiting Machu Picchu—became a stressful and frustrating ordeal. The biggest issue was that Machu Picchu tickets were not secured in advance. This was only communicated when options were already becoming limited. As a result, I was forced to change plans and line up at approximately 3:00 AM in an attempt to obtain tickets myself. This is not something a traveler expects to be doing after paying for a guided tour package. Because of the ticket situation, I also missed part of the Sacred Valley itinerary that I had paid for. I had to constantly follow up to find out what was happening, what the plan was, and where I was supposed to be. Communication was often late, unclear, and changed multiple times. At one point I was told I would meet a guide near my hotel, only to later be told to meet elsewhere. Throughout the process, I felt like I was managing the logistics myself rather than being guided by a tour company. What made the situation even more disappointing was the complete lack of communication regarding compensation or any meaningful attempt to make things right. After the itinerary was disrupted, I was essentially told to spend the extra days wandering around Aguas Calientes while waiting for another opportunity to visit Machu Picchu. There was no proactive outreach, no clear plan, no alternative activities offered, and no discussion about reimbursement for the portion of the tour I missed. For long stretches, I was left waiting without updates and had to repeatedly initiate contact myself. When travelers book organized tours, they are paying for convenience, expertise, coordination, and peace of mind. I paid a premium specifically to avoid the stress and uncertainty of handling these logistics on my own. Unfortunately, I received the exact opposite experience. Instead of enjoying my vacation, I spent a significant amount of time chasing updates, worrying about ticket availability, adjusting plans, and trying to figure out what was happening next. To be fair, I was ultimately able to visit Machu Picchu, and Peru itself was absolutely beautiful. However, the amount of stress, confusion, poor communication, and lack of accountability significantly diminished what should have been a highlight of the trip. I believe SAP should provide compensation or a partial refund for the missed portion of the itinerary and the inconvenience caused by the failure to properly manage and communicate the ticket situation. Based on my experience, I cannot recommend this tour company.

Operator response

First of all, we would like to thank you for taking the time to share your negative experience with us. Although receiving a negative review is never pleasant, we believe that this type of feedback is also valuable because it allows us to identify the areas where we may have fallen short and continue improving our work and service. We sincerely regret that our service did not meet your expectations. We have carefully reviewed how your trip was handled, from the moment your reservation was made until the end of your journey, and we would like to provide some clarification regarding what happened. We acknowledge that our communication was not as constant as you would have preferred, and we apologize for any frustration this may have caused. At the same time, we believe it is important to clarify the circumstances surrounding your Machu Picchu entrance. Your reservation was made with relatively short notice, and from the beginning, you were informed that Machu Picchu entrance tickets were not available at that time. As explained during the booking process, Machu Picchu tickets are entirely subject to the availability released through the official system, which is controlled by Peru's Ministry of Culture. There are no agencies, guides, or individuals who have tickets stored or reserved privately for resale. The system simply does not work that way. As a tour operator, our responsibility is to organize and coordinate your trip according to the circumstances and availability provided by the official system, which can change depending on demand. In your particular case, you were informed in advance that purchasing an entrance ticket directly in Aguas Calientes was the last viable option available to try to secure your visit to Machu Picchu. Unfortunately, this alternative has limited availability and depends on the number of travelers requesting tickets during those dates, particularly during high season in Cusco and Machu Picchu. We are nevertheless glad that you were ultimately able to visit Machu Picchu. Unfortunately, there are travelers who, despite making every possible effort, are not able to obtain an entrance ticket when traveling with very limited advance planning. For this reason, we strongly recommend booking Machu Picchu trips several months in advance whenever possible, especially during high season. This provides travelers with a much better opportunity to secure their preferred entrance, circuit, and schedule. Regarding your concerns about compensation, we would also like to clarify that during your trip we were not informed through our communication channels that you were requesting compensation or that you felt a portion of the service had not been provided as expected. We cannot know when a traveler is dissatisfied unless they communicate this directly with us. Had you contacted us at the time to explain your concerns and request a review of the situation, we would have been more than willing to evaluate the circumstances and determine whether any compensation was appropriate and feasible. We always encourage our guests to communicate with us directly whenever they experience an inconvenience during their trip. Our goal is to have the opportunity to investigate the situation while it is happening and, whenever possible, find a solution immediately rather than learning about the issue only through a public review afterward. Once again, we sincerely apologize for the aspects of your experience that did not meet your expectations, particularly regarding communication. We appreciate your feedback and will take it seriously as we continue improving our service. We are also grateful that you ultimately had the opportunity to visit Machu Picchu and experience Peru, and we hope that, despite these difficulties, you were able to take away positive memories from your trip.

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claudiamaras2026
May 2, 2026
Place, spectacular!

It was spectacular, exceeded my expectations!

Operator response

Muito obrigado por compartilhar sua experiência! 😊 Ficamos muito felizes em saber que o passeio foi espetacular e superou suas expectativas. Foi um prazer fazer parte da sua viagem pelo Peru! 🏔️✨ Esperamos recebê-la novamente em uma próxima aventura!

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crystoferc
May 2, 2026
Your Excellency

Everything perfect! The staff at SAP Adventures were super attentive and cared for everything with affection, from the beginning of the conversation to the end. We went with the guide Luiz Alberto, a super friendly, fun and full of knowledge about the history and curiosity of the locals.

Operator response

Muito obrigado por compartilhar sua experiência! 😊 Ficamos muito felizes em saber que tudo foi perfeito e que nossa equipe cuidou de cada detalhe com carinho. Também agradecemos por destacar o trabalho do nosso guia Luiz Alberto! Foi um prazer acompanhá-los nessa aventura. 🏔️✨ Esperamos recebê-los novamente no Peru!

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I8910DBsabrinat
May 2, 2026
Amazing

Excellent experience, I loved drmais!!! I recommend.

Operator response

Muito obrigado pela sua avaliação! 😊 Ficamos muito felizes em saber que você amou a experiência. Foi um prazer fazer parte da sua viagem pelo Peru! 🏔️✨ Muito obrigado pela recomendação e esperamos recebê-la novamente em uma próxima aventura!

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mateusz510
May 2, 2026
Historical knowledge and excellent structure

Excellent service, everything very explained and very well structured!!

Operator response

Muito obrigado pela sua avaliação! 😊 Ficamos muito felizes em saber que você gostou do nosso atendimento, das explicações e da organização do passeio. Foi um prazer fazer parte da sua experiência no Peru! 🏔️✨ Esperamos recebê-lo novamente em uma próxima aventura!

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juliagV4851ZB
May 2, 2026
Guide is excellent

Amazing experience!!! the guide Louis is fantastic!!

Operator response

Muito obrigado pela sua avaliação! 😊 Ficamos muito felizes em saber que você teve uma experiência incrível e que o nosso guia Luís tornou sua viagem ainda mais especial. 🏔️✨ Foi um prazer recebê-la! Esperamos vê-la novamente em uma próxima aventura pelo Peru!

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xings596
November 28, 2025
Amazing Tour Experience

We had a wonderful experience with this tour company. The communication was fast and clear, and everything was well-organized from start to finish. The guide was professional, friendly, and very knowledgeable about the local history and culture. Transportation was comfortable, the timing was well planned, and we always felt safe throughout the trip. I highly recommend this company to anyone visiting Cusco. Thank you for making our trip unforgettable!

Operator response

Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re thrilled to know you enjoyed your experience with SAP Adventures and appreciated our communication, organization, and professional service. 🏔️✨ Your kind words about our guide, transportation, and safety mean a lot to our team. Thank you for recommending us, and we hope to welcome you again in Cusco!

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P1225WVshellys
November 26, 2025
Great experience!!!

Great agencies pretty flexible and welcoming; our tour guide Paul is super responsible and energetic! Highly recommend

Operator response

Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re very happy to hear that you had a great experience with us and that Paul made your tour enjoyable. Your recommendation means a lot. We hope to welcome you again on your next visit to Cusco!

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U9161RFdaveg
October 23, 2025
4 days from Cusco - Humantay, Rainbow Mountain and Machu Picchu

Very pleased with SAP adventures and their organisation of my trip. I was meant to do the Salkantay 5 day excursion but was ill at the last minute and they were very accommodating in offering to change my itinerary or refund the money. Instead I did two day trips (Humantay and Rainbow Mountain) and the 2 day train excursion to Machu Picchu. IN fact this was the highlight of my trip and just what I needed after being ill. They were professional, communicative and pleasant to deal with and the trip was good value for money so I would recommend using them again!

Operator response

Thank you so much for your detailed review! We’re delighted that our team could adapt your itinerary and help make your trip comfortable and enjoyable. 🏔️✨ We’re especially happy to hear that Machu Picchu became the highlight of your journey. Thank you for trusting SAP Adventures and for recommending us! We hope to welcome you again in Peru.

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m0nsurug
July 4, 2025
Great time in Peru.

Overall, had a great time our trip to Machu Picchu with our tour guide was the best she showed us. Everything gave us so much information was knowledgeable of the of the area in the pathways to go and we took amazing photos.

Operator response

Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re delighted to know you had a great time exploring Machu Picchu and enjoyed the guidance, information, and amazing photos from our guide. 🏔️📸✨ It was a pleasure being part of your trip to Peru. We hope to welcome you again soon!

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