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title: Small-Group 3-day Cusco Tour to Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu & Rainbow Mountain
lang: en
type: tour
city: Cusco
country: Peru
price: 1001
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 4.94
reviews: 47
duration_minutes: 4320
languages: [en, es]
rank_in_category: 46 of 72 (Sacred Valley Tours)
schedule_checked: 2026-11-08
data_updated: 2026-11-08
canonical: https://guidekin.com/peru/cusco/tours/small-group-3-day-cusco-tour-to-sacred-valley-machu-picchu-rainbow-mountain/
---

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

**Guidekin's take:** Pair Sacred Valley stops at Moray, Maras and Ollantaytambo with Machu Picchu and a Rainbow Mountain hike. Machu Picchu entry, trains, shuttle buses and hiking poles are included; hotel pickup is limited to Cusco. 4.94 from 47 reviews at €1001 per person for 3 days.

In our comparison: #46 of 72 in Sacred Valley Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below).

## Overview

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!

## Before you book

- Hotel pickup: no car needed
- Min. 2 to book: not for solo travellers
- Starts 07:30: one departure a day
- Food included: Lunch, Breakfast
- Non-refundable: no free cancellation

**Pickup:** Hotel pickup included

## Key facts

- Price: from €1001 per person
- Duration: 3 days
- Rating: 4.94/5 from 47 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Operator: exploor
- Minimum booking: 2 travellers at this price
- Group: Shared tour
- Guide languages: English, Spanish
- Start times: 07:30
- Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-11-08

## Reviews

4.94 from 47 ratings on Guidekin & Tripadvisor.
98% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 46 of 47.

- 5 stars: 46 (98%)
- 4 stars: 0 (0%)
- 3 stars: 0 (0%)
- 2 stars: 1 (2%)
- 1 star: 0 (0%)

### What reviewers say

Reviewers praise the guides and smooth organisation, but very early pickups are a recurring caveat.

**Praised:**
- Knowledgeable, attentive guides who explain local history
- Smooth coordination of transfers, tickets and accommodation
- Clear updates and prompt answers before and during the trip
- Flexible planning when travel arrangements or preferences change

**Complaints:**
- Very early pickups for Machu Picchu and Rainbow Mountain

Written by Guidekin from the 37 most recent English reviews on Tripadvisor (2021-07-16 to 2026-08-05); last checked 2026-11-08.

## What's included

- Machu Picchu entrance, Expedition train & shuttle bus ticket
- Hiking poles, first-aid kit & oxygen
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Licensed guide & professional driver
- Lunch
- Breakfast
- Hike with alpaca or llama (depends on availability)

## Not included

- Pickup from hotels outside of Cusco
- Sacred Valley and Maras
- Rainbow Mountain

## Schedule

- Runs: daily
- Departures: 07:30
- Schedule last checked: 2026-11-08
- These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout.

## Cancellation

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

## Meeting point

In front of the office building.

Ends: back at the meeting point

## Good to know

- 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

## Compared with other Sacred Valley Tours

| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **This tour · #46 of 72** | €1001 | 3 days | 4.94 (47) | shared |
| [2-Day Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu Guided Tour from Cusco](/peru/cusco/tours/2-day-sacred-valley-and-machu-picchu-guided-tour-from-cusco/?format=md) | €501 | 2 days | 4.99 (1022) | shared |
| [Food and Culture Full day Tour in the Sacred Valley](/peru/cusco/tours/food-and-culture-full-day-tour-in-the-sacred-valley/?format=md) | €251 | 10h | 5.0 (184) | shared |
| [Sacred Valley Full-Day Private Tour from Urubamba & Ollantaytambo](/peru/cusco/tours/sacred-valley-full-day-private-tour-from-urubamba-ollantaytambo/?format=md) | €127 | 9h | 4.99 (212) | private |

Ranked #46 of 72 in Sacred Valley Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €90 to €1348, median €428; typical length 2 days. 31 of 72 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market.

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