Explore the highlights of Peru with this Cusco and Machu Picchu 6-day tour package, ideal for travelers who want a comfortable, cultural, and easy travel experience without long hikes.
Discover Cusco, the former capital of the Inca Empire, visit top archaeological sites such as Qorikancha, Sacsayhuamán, Qenqo, and Tambomachay, and explore the stunning Sacred Valley of the Incas, including Pisac and Ollantaytambo.
Travel by scenic train to Aguas Calientes and enjoy a guided tour of Machu Picchu, one of the New Seven Wonders of the World. This package offers the perfect balance of history, culture, comfort, and breathtaking landscapes.
Ideal for first-time visitors, couples, and families looking for a complete Cusco and Machu Picchu experience.
Reception and transfer from Cusco Airport to our office and then to your selected hotel. Check-in and enjoy a traditional welcome coca tea to help with altitude acclimatization.
Later, enjoy a Cusco City Tour, a spectacular introduction to the city where you will experience the magic of Andean culture. Visit the most important archaeological and historical sites, including Qorikancha (Temple of the Sun), Sacsayhuamán, Qenqo, Puka Pukara, and Tambomachay.
This tour is an excellent way to get familiar with Cusco before visiting Machu Picchu and other major attractions.
After the tour, you will enjoy a welcome lunch or dinner. In the evening, you may explore Cusco’s vibrant streets and try a traditional Pisco Sour or a local Cusqueña beer.
Overnight in Cusco.
Early in the morning (around 7:30 a.m.), we will pick you up from your hotel to begin a full-day Sacred Valley of the Incas tour.
We will stop at the Taray Viewpoint for panoramic views, then continue to the colorful Pisac handicraft market and its impressive archaeological site. Afterward, we travel to Urubamba to enjoy a delicious buffet lunch.
In the afternoon, we visit the magnificent Ollantaytambo Fortress, one of the best-preserved Inca towns. You will have free time to explore its ancient cobblestone streets and traditional architecture.
In the evening (around 7:00 p.m.), we will board the tourist train to Aguas Calientes (Machu Picchu Town), where you will spend the night.
Overnight in Aguas Calientes
Hotel options: Hatun Inti Classic, Ferre Machu Picchu, Inti Punku, Casa Andina Standard Mapi, or similar.
Early in the morning, we take the bus to Machu Picchu Citadel, enjoying a box breakfast along the way.
You will enter Machu Picchu early to enjoy a guided tour of approximately 2.5 hours, exploring its temples, plazas, and most important sectors while learning about its history and mysteries.
After the guided visit, you will have free time to take photos and explore on your own.
Return by bus to Aguas Calientes, where you can enjoy lunch and free time. Optionally, you may visit the hot springs or the local museum.
In the afternoon or early evening (around 5:00–7:00 p.m.), we take the train back to Ollantaytambo, then transfer by bus to your hotel in Cusco.
Overnight in Cusco.
Early morning pickup from your hotel (between 4:15 a.m. and 5:00 a.m.). Travel approximately 2.5 hours to Mollepata, where we will stop for breakfast.
We continue for another 1.5 hours to Soraypampa (3,900 m / 12,795 ft), enjoying stunning views of the Salkantay snow-capped mountain along the way.
From Soraypampa, begin a scenic uphill hike (90 minutes–2 hours) to reach the breathtaking Humantay Lake (4,200 m / 13,780 ft). Along the trail, admire spectacular landscapes, glaciers, and native flora and fauna.
After enjoying the lake and taking photos, we hike back down to Soraypampa for lunch, then return to Cusco, arriving around 6:30 p.m.
Overnight in Cusco.
Very early pickup (between 4:15 a.m. and 5:00 a.m.) from your hotel. Travel about 2 hours south to Cusipata – Paucarpata, where we will enjoy breakfast.
Continue by vehicle for 1 hour to the trailhead, then begin a 1.5-hour hike to Rainbow Mountain (Vinicunca – 5,080 m / 16,666 ft).
Along the way, observe llamas, alpacas, and stunning Andean landscapes. At the summit, your guide will explain the geology, ecosystem, and vibrant mineral colors of the mountain. Enjoy time to take photos and admire the scenery.
Return along the same trail to the starting point, then travel back to Cusipata for lunch. Afterward, return to Cusco, arriving around 5:30 p.m., with the final drop-off near Plaza San Francisco.
Overnight in Cusco.
At the scheduled time, transfer from your hotel to Cusco Airport for your departure.
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Frequent Asked Questions:
How long in advance should I book the tour?
Reservations are made with a minimum of one week in advance. The schedule for the train tickets to and hour of entrance in Machu Picchu are subject to availability. The promotion is valid for all 2021, but also for certain dates in 2022.
How can I access the discount for children and students?
The discount for children applies according to their age at the time of the tour. Children under 2 years old who do not occupy their own seat at the transport and who sleep in the same bed as the parents at the hotels can join the tour totally for free. Students from 18 to 24 years old at the moment of the tour can also enjoy a discount in the case they send a copy of their valid ISIC (International Student Identity Card) at the moment of making the reservation.
I like the package, but can you still make some changes?
We have tours of only one day, but also packages of two days to packages of ten days or more. For example, adding one more night in Cusco and visiting Humantay Lake is a very popular option and the extra cost is very low! We are happy to make you a totally personalized itinerary based on your own preferences.
Prices are per person and exclude domestic and international flights.
from US$ 830 - Expedition Train
from US$ 860 - Panoramic Train
PRIVATE SERVICES: (min: 2 Pax – Max: 8 Pax) (hotel ***)
To book the packageCusco & Machu Picchu Tour Package – 6 Days / 5 Nights, you need to make an initial payment of US$ 300 per person, the remaining balance can be paid online, in installments or in our Cusco office with any credit card.
Groups of 5 or more receive a $20 USD discount per person.
ADDITIONAL OPTION THAT YOU CAN ADD:
Bookings:
Minimum reservation of 2 people, in case of reservation of 1 person there is a small single supplement. You can make your reservation with a copy or picture of your passports and 50% prepayment. Ask for our payment methods.
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