Cusco 5 Days City Tour in Sacred Valley Machu Picchu and more

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

Day 1
Welcome to Cusco + Half-Day City Tour
1 stop
1
After airport pickup and hotel check-in, we begin our journey with a guided city tour starting at 1:30 p.m. Our first stop is the spiritual heart of the Inca Empire—Qoricancha, the Sun Temple, where golden walls once shimmered in the light. Next, we visit Sacsayhuamán, a fortress with enormous stones placed so precisely that not even a sheet of paper fits between them. We continue to Q’enqo, a ceremonial site carved into rock, and Puca Pucara, a former military outpost with sweeping views. Finally, we explore Tambomachay, the Inca baths, where water still flows through ancient aqueducts. Return to Cusco by early evening and enjoy a warm welcome dinner in a nice restaurant located in the heart of Cusco.
8 hours • Admission ticket not included
Day 2
Exploring Sacred Valley Highlights & Train Adventure to Aguas Calientes
2 stops
2
Sacred Valley of the Incas
After breakfast, we’ll pick you up between 6:45 and 7:00 a.m. to begin our full-day exploration of the Sacred Valley of the Incas. Our first stop is Chinchero, a traditional Andean town known for colorful textiles and Inca architecture. Learn how local women use ancestral weaving techniques passed down through generations. Continue to Moray, a mysterious circular complex believed to have been an Inca agricultural laboratory, and then visit the Maras Salt Mines, a surreal landscape of thousands of salt pools still harvested by hand. After a buffet lunch in Urubamba, we explore the impressive ruins of Ollantaytambo, then board the train to Aguas Calientes.
10 minutes • Admission ticket not included
3
Aguas Calientes
Upon arrival, our staff will be waiting for you at the train station entrance and will take you to the accommodation and to the local restaurant. There, you’ll enjoy dinner and meet your guide for a short briefing about the next day’s Machu Picchu adventure. Afterwards, you’ll check into your hotel and rest for the big day.
10 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 3
Discovering Machu Picchu – A Wonder of the World
1 stop
4
Machupicchu cusco
We rise early to catch one of the first buses up to Machu Picchu, arriving before the crowds. During a 2-hour guided tour, you’ll explore sacred temples, panoramic terraces, and ancient plazas. Your guide will reveal the secrets and stories behind this majestic site. After the tour, you can go back walking and explore the Machupicchu Museum or take the shuttle bus down to Aguas Calientes. Later, return to Aguas Calientes for lunch (on your own). Board the train back to Ollantaytambo and continue by bus to Cusco, arriving between 6:20 p.m. and 10:00 p.m., depending on availability. After a long day, you’ll carry with you the energy of the Andes and the mystery of Machu Picchu.
17 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 4
7 Lagoons of Ausangate or Humantay Lake (You Choose)
1 stop
5
After an early pickup, we’ll head either to Pacchanta for the 7 Lagoons hike or to Soraypampa for the trek to Humantay Lake. Both stunning routes in the high Andes. If you choose 7 Lagoons, we’ll begin with a traditional breakfast in Pacchanta, followed by a 12 km round-trip hike through remote Andean scenery. Over 4–5 hours, you’ll visit seven glacier-fed lagoons in vibrant shades of turquoise and emerald, with views of Ausangate Mountain. After lunch, the group may choose to unwind in natural hot springs before returning to Cusco. If you opt for Humantay Lake, your journey takes you to a high-altitude lake framed by snow-covered peaks. After breakfast, you’ll hike up to this stunning turquoise lagoon nestled below Salkantay Mountain, a sacred place in Inca cosmology. It’s a shorter but steeper hike, with horse rentals available for those who prefer not to walk the full way. Both experiences offer incredible nature, high-mountain energy, and the support of our friendly local team.
12 hours • Admission ticket not included
Day 5
Rainbow Mountain Hike– Colors of the Andes
2 stops
6
We begin the day with an early morning drive through the southern Andes, where we will have our breakfast. After one hour more of driving. The hike takes you across high-altitude landscapes filled with red valleys, wild herds of llamas. This is a moderately challenging Hike, but horses are available for rent at the base if needed. After a rewarding descent, we enjoy lunch and return to Cusco between 4:00 and 4:30 p.m., with drop-off at Plaza Regocijo, just two blocks from the Plaza de Armas. This marks the end of your excursions in the Cusco region, but not necessarily the end of your adventure. You’ll still have time to stroll through the historic center, enjoy a final dinner, or shop for souvenirs before your departure. The next morning, our team will be ready to pick you up at your hotel and accompany you to the airport—closing this unforgettable journey with the same care and warmth we welcomed you with.
12 hours • Admission ticket not included
7
Cusco
This marks the end of your excursions in the Cusco region, but not necessarily the end of your adventure. You’ll still have time to stroll through the historic center, enjoy a final dinner, or shop for souvenirs before your departure. The next morning, our team will be ready to pick you up at your hotel and accompany you to the airport, closing this unforgettable journey with the same care and warmth we welcomed you with.
3 hours • Admission ticket free

Additional info

• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

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