3 Day Machu Picchu and Sky Lodge Tour
Discover the magic of the Andes in Machu Picchu.
3 Days / 2 Nights
Altitude
3800 m / 12467 ft
Departure
Daily Departures
Physical Level
Moderate
Accomodation
3 to 5 star hotels
Group Size
Small Group
Trip Style
Cultural and Adventure.
TRAVEL DESCRIPTION
Experience an unforgettable night at the Skylodge, 400 meters high in the mountains of Urubamba, Peru, with our 3-Day Machu Picchu and Sky Lodge Tour by Illa Kuntur Travel & Wellness. You will ascend via zipline or via ferrata, fully equipped with everything necessary for your safety. Once inside your hanging capsule, enjoy the breathtaking view of the Sacred Valley of the Incas and fall asleep to the relaxing sound of the Vilcanota River under a starry sky.
Combine a day of adventure in the heart of the Sacred Valley of the Incas with stunning landscapes. Feel the adrenaline as you climb the mountain on the Via Ferrata and descend at full speed on a zipline. Explore Machu Picchu, one of the most energetic places on the planet, and marvel at its architecture.
PROGRAM SUMMARY
Day 01
Cusco / Salt Mines / Moray / Urubamba / Pachar / Sky Lodge Adventure
On this first day, we will visit the Maras Salt Mines and the archaeological site of Moray, and then head towards the Sky Lodge.
Day 02
Sky Lodge / Zipline / Ollantaytambo / Train Ride / Aguas Calientes
On the second day, we will enjoy the zipline activity and then take the panoramic train ride to Aguas Calientes.
Day 03
Machu Picchu / Aguas Calientes / Ollantaytambo / Return by Train / Cusco
On this last day, we will visit Machu Picchu for 2 hours or more and then return to Cusco.
Machu Picchu and Sky Lodge Tour Itinerary
Day 01: Cusco + Minas de Sal + Moray + Urubamba + Pachar + Sky Lodge Adventure
- Your day of fun outside the city begins with hotel pickup in Cusco at 8:00 a.m. The first destination is Chinchero, a picturesque town about an hour away with spectacular views of snow-capped mountains and corn fields. In Chinchero, you will enjoy a demonstration of handmade textiles created by local women using natural dyes.
- Next, we continue to Moray, known for its circular terraces that served as an Inca agricultural laboratory. After exploring the site and taking photos, we head to the Maras Salt Mines, just 3 km away. Here, more than 3,400 pools have been producing salt since ancient times.
- After a lunch with varied options, we travel to Pachar to ascend to the Sky Lodge capsules, where we will spend the night. An adventurous hike takes us to the transparent hanging lodge, where you will enjoy a gourmet dinner and breathtaking views of the valley and the Milky Way.
- Meals: Gourmet dinner in the capsule dining room.
- Accommodation: Hotel in Aguas Calientes and Sky Lodge – Capsules.
Day 02: Sky Lodge + Ziplines + Ollantaytambo + Train ride + Aguas Calientes
- Breakfast at the Skylodge.
- This day is truly impressive—you can wake up to an incredible view of the Sacred Valley from your glass room. Then, head to the kitchen to enjoy a delicious breakfast with a spectacular view. At the scheduled time, get ready to descend by zipline. Once at the base, our transport will be waiting to take you to the train station in the town of Ollantaytambo, where we will board the Inca Rail Voyager class train to Aguas Calientes, the town near Machu Picchu.
- During the scenic train journey, the landscape will be part of the reward of this trip. Upon arrival in Aguas Calientes, our team will be waiting at the station exit to take you to your hotel, where you will spend the night. After check-in, you will have free time to relax in the afternoon.
- You may choose to relax in the hot springs of Aguas Calientes or stroll through the picturesque streets of this charming town.
- Meals: Breakfast and Lunch.
- Accommodation: Hotel in Aguas Calientes.
Day 03: Machu Picchu + Aguas Calientes + Ollantaytambo + Return by train + Cusco
- Breakfast at the hotel in Aguas Calientes.
- After breakfast at your hotel, you will head with your guide to Machu Picchu. You will need to wake up before dawn to avoid the crowds and enjoy a spectacular sunrise over Machu Picchu. From your hotel, you will walk a short distance to take an ecological bus for a 30-minute ride to the entrance of the Inca citadel. You will arrive just before sunrise, when the citadel is bathed in golden light.
- After marveling at its unique beauty and taking your first photographs, our expert guide will accompany you on a 2- to 3-hour guided tour of the site. You will visit all the important points of Machu Picchu and learn a great deal from your guide.
- When you are ready to leave, you will take the ecological bus back to Aguas Calientes. You will have time to choose a restaurant for lunch before boarding the return train. At the scheduled time on your ticket, you will board the train back to Ollantaytambo, where your driver will be waiting to take you back to your hotel in Cusco.
- Meals: Breakfast.
WHAT'S INCLUDED IN THE TRAVEL?
Included
No Included
Packing List
Trip Preparation
Included
Accommodation with breakfast included
- 1 night at the Sky Lodge in the Sacred Valley
- 1 night in a hotel in Aguas Calientes
Guided tours and activities (Spanish/English)
- Maras Salt Mines and Moray Tour | Private Service
- Pisac and Ollantaytambo Tour | Private Service
- Machu Picchu Tour | Private Service
Transportation and entrances included
- Entrance ticket to Machu Picchu citadel
- Tourist train: Ollantaytambo > Aguas Calientes
- Tourist bus: Aguas Calientes > Machu Picchu > Aguas Calientes
- Tourist train: Aguas Calientes > Ollantaytambo
- Entrances to all archaeological sites included in the program
Private transfers
- From the airport to the hotel in Cusco
- To and from the train station in Cusco and Ollantaytambo
- From the hotel in Cusco to Cusco airport
Meals included
- 02 breakfasts included.
- 02 lunches included.
Advantages of this experience with Illa Kuntur Travel & Wellness
- 24/7 assistance in Spanish and English
- Professional guides in all activities
- Bilingual service upon prior request
- Personalized concierge to accompany you every step of the journey
No Included
Flights:
- National and international flights.
Personal expenses:
- Personal expenses such as shopping, tips, and additional activities.
Meals not specified:
- Lunches and dinners not mentioned in the itinerary.
- Additional travel insurance covering cancellations, lost luggage, etc.
Personal equipment:
- Personal equipment and any other item not specified.
Unspecified services:
- Any service not clearly mentioned in the itinerary.
- Tips for guides, drivers, and service staff.
Packing List
What to bring:
- Original passport.
- ISIC card (if you are a student and wish to qualify for a discounted price).
- Waterproof jacket / rain poncho.
- Warm jacket.
- Trekking poles.
- Comfortable pants.
- Sun hat.
- Sunscreen (SPF 35 or higher).
- Insect repellent.
- Personal medication.
- Camera and video camera.
Trip Preparation
Travel guide
The rules that must be respected within Machu Picchu are:
- Entry to the Inca city is from 06:00 to 16:00 hrs.
- The entry and consumption of alcoholic beverages is totally prohibited.
- Hydrating drinks must be transported in bottles (but not disposable ones).
- Food consumption is not authorized within the archaeological park.
- Pet entry is prohibited.
- It is prohibited to throw garbage inside the site. Outside the archaeological site there are garbage containers.
- Smoking is prohibited, much less lighting fires.
- Regarding luggage, only small bags and backpacks are accepted. However, if you carry a lot of luggage, you can leave it before entering the Archaeological Site in the storage facilities, whose use involves an extra cost of 3 to 5 soles.
- It is not allowed to climb the Inca walls, much less paint or scratch them.
- It is necessary to be responsible for yourself. If you are accompanied by children, take care of them so they don’t do mischief that could cause irreversible damage.
- Within the Machu Picchu Sanctuary you will not find restrooms. It is recommended to visit them before entering.
- The use of walking sticks is allowed only for elderly or disabled people; the sticks must have rubber tips.
- Respect the signage; the Sanctuary has some prohibited accesses that you must respect and only transit through authorized areas, which are properly established and signposted.
TRAVEL PRICES
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MACHU PICCHU AND SKY LODGE TOUR 3 DAYS Price Per Person - Minimum 2 people |
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TOURIST SERVICE
⭐⭐⭐ Hotels
Cusco: Sky Lodge Sacred Valley
Aguas Calientes: Santuario Machu Picchu hotel, Hatun Inti Classic, or similar
Important: According to availability, a hotel of similar category will be assigned
Voyager or Expedition Train
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US$ 1100.00 |
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PREMIUM SERVICE
⭐⭐⭐⭐ Hotels
Cusco: Sky Lodge Sacred Valley
Aguas Calientes: El MaPi Inkaterra hotel, Tierra Viva Machu Picchu hotel, or similar
Voyager or Expedition Train
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US$ 1200.00 |
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LUXURY SERVICE
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Hotels
Cusco: Sky Lodge Sacred Valley
Aguas Calientes: Inkaterra Machu Picchu Pueblo hotel, Sumaq Machu Picchu hotel
From 1 person
Panoramic Train
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Important: According to availability, a hotel of similar category will be assigned.
Recommendations
- The first thing you need to do is buy your Ticket to Machu Picchu and your train tickets in advance. Especially if the visit is made in high season (May – September).
- Do not forget to carry your identity document in your luggage, either; passport, university student card or DNI.
- To board the train you must be at the station 30 minutes before departure time, and present your ticket and identification document. Otherwise, you will not be able to board the train.
- It is important to have cash in soles (Peruvian currency) and dollars, in small denominations, because most places in Aguas Calientes do not accept cards. However, you will find quite a few ATMs in the city of Cusco, Ollantaytambo and Aguas Calientes.
- The visiting hours to Machu Picchu most frequented by tourists is between 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Therefore, it is recommended to go up to the Inca City in the early morning or in the afternoon so that you can enjoy your tour with peace of mind.
- If you are North American or belong to the European Community, you will not need a visa for stays of less than 90 days. If you come from countries that make up the Andean Community (CAN), you can enter just by presenting your identity document.
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