Explore Cusco in 5 Days and 4 Nights

5 days (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English and 1 more

Embark on a 5-day tour that will take you to explore the best of Cusco and its surroundings. Start with a City Tour of Cusco, visiting the Qoricancha and nearby ruins. Then, explore the Sacred Valley with visits to Pisac and Ollantaytambo, enjoying a buffet lunch. Afterwards, travel to Machu Picchu and marvel at the Inca Citadel. Continue the adventure with a hike to the impressive Humantay Lagoon, surrounded by mountains. Finally, you will receive a transfer to the airport for your return flight - a complete experience full of history, culture and nature awaits you!

What's Included

ENTRANCE TO HUMANTAY LAGOON
ENTRANCE TO THE SACRED VALLEY
CERTIFIED GUIDE
Lunch (Optional[3])
Lunch
Air-conditioned vehicle
Breakfast
TOURIST TRANSPORTATION OLLANTAYTAMBO - CUSCO
ENTRANCE FEES - CITY TOUR CUSCO
TRAIN TICKET MACHUPICCHU - OLLANTAYTAMBO
OXYGEN ASSISTANCE
PROFESSIONAL GUIDE IN MACHUPICCHU
DOES NOT INCLUDE FLIGHTS
DOES NOT INCLUDE TRAVEL INSURANCE
ENTRANCE TICKET TO MACHU PICCHU

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

Our staff will be waiting for you at the airport with a sign bearing your name.

OR
Meeting point

Wait near the fountain in the plaza.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 5 days (approximately)
    Day 1

    AIRPORT PICK-UP - CITY TOUR

    1 stop
  • 1
    Cusco

    A shuttle will pick you up at your hotel to start the tour to the Temple of the Sun (Qoricancha), a sacred place for the Incas, dedicated to the worship of the sun, where you can see walls covered with gold. Then, the tour will continue with a visit to the four ruins near Cusco. The first is Sacsayhuaman, a majestic fortress built with large blocks of stone, famous for its architectural perfection and panoramic views of the city. We will then visit Qenqo, a ceremonial site with carved rock formations that served for Andean rites, followed by Pucapucara, a watchtower fortress that controlled access to the city. Finally, we will arrive at Tambomachay, known as the “bath of the Inca”, a place related to water cults, featuring impressive aqueducts and fountains. The tour will end at Plaza Regocijo, a beautiful square in the historic center of Cusco, where you can rest and enjoy the peaceful surroundings after a day full of history and culture.

    12 hours Admission ticket free
  • Day 2

    SACRED VALLEY CONNECTION

    1 stop
  • 2
    Sacred Valley

    The day will begin with pick-up from your hotel in downtown Cusco to begin an excursion to the Sacred Valley of the Incas. First, we will visit Pisac, known for its archaeological site and colorful market, and then we will head to Urubamba, where we will enjoy a buffet lunch. Afterwards, we will visit Ollantaytambo, famous for its impressive Inca fortress. We will then take the train from Ollantaytambo to Aguas Calientes (Machu Picchu Pueblo), enjoying beautiful scenery along the way. Upon arrival in Aguas Calientes, we will have an evening breefing to prepare for the visit to Machu Picchu the next day. Finally, we will spend the night in Aguas Calientes, resting before the great adventure in the Inca citadel.

    12 hours Admission ticket free
  • Day 3

    MACHU PICCHU

    1 stop
  • 3
    Machu Picchu

    We start with a delicious breakfast at the hotel, and then take the bus to Machu Picchu (up and down). Upon arrival, we will take a guided tour of Machu Picchu, where we will explore the mysteries of this world wonder. Afterwards, we will enjoy lunch in the town of Aguas Calientes. In the afternoon, we will return by train to Cusco, enjoying the beautiful Andean landscapes. Finally, we will take the transportation from Ollantaytambo to Cusco, where you will spend the night at your hotel.

    12 hours Admission ticket free
  • Day 4

    HUMANTAY LAGOON

    1 stop
  • 4
    Humantay Lake

    The day will begin with pick-up from your hotel (in the Historic Center of Cusco) between 4:00 and 5:00 am. From there, we will head south of Cusco, until we reach Mollepata, where we will enjoy a typical breakfast to replenish our energy before continuing the tour. After breakfast, we will continue our journey to the parking lot, from where we will begin the hike of approximately 2 hours to the top of the Humantay Lagoon. Upon arrival, a guide will give us a brief explanation about the place and its importance. Then, you will have approximately 40 minutes to enjoy the scenery, take pictures and immerse yourself in the impressive natural beauty of the surroundings. At the end of the visit, we will return to the transportation and go to the breakfast place to enjoy a delicious lunch. Finally, we will start our return to Cusco, with an approximate arrival at 18:00 hrs at Plaza Regocijo.

    12 hours Admission ticket included
  • Day 5

    TRANSFER TO THE AIRPORT

    1 stop
  • 5
    Cusco

    We will pick you up at your hotel at the agreed time to offer you a comfortable and safe transfer to the Cusco airport. We will make sure your trip is smooth and on time, so you can board your flight with complete peace of mind. You will enjoy a carefree journey, while we take care of everything, ensuring that your departure is as pleasant as your arrival. We wish you a safe trip and hope to see you again soon!

    12 hours Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Supplied by Machupicchu Tours Peru

Tags

Multi-day Tours
Extreme Sports
Bus Tours
Private and Luxury
Adventure Tours
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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