5 Day Cusco and Machu Picchu Sacred Valley and 3 star Hotel

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

Day 1
Airport pickup – Cusco city tour
1 stop
1
Sacsayhuaman
You’ll be picked up at Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport and transferred to your hotel in the historic center of Cusco. The morning is free to rest and acclimate. Around 2:00 p.m., the City Tour begins with a visit to Qoricancha, the former Temple of the Sun. The tour continues by private tourist transport to the archaeological sites surrounding Cusco: Sacsayhuamán, famous for its massive stone walls; Qenqo, a ceremonial center dedicated to Pachamama; Puca Pucara, an ancient military outpost; and Tambomachay, known as the Inca Baths for its ceremonial water channels. After the final visit, you’ll return to Cusco around 7:00 p.m., where the transport will drop you off near the historic center. You may choose to enjoy dinner or a cultural show to end your first day in the city.
5 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 2
Sacred Valley Connection | Panoramic Train to Machu Picchu Pueblo
1 stop
2
Sacred Valley of the Incas
You’ll be picked up from your hotel in Cusco around 8:00 a.m. to begin the journey to the Sacred Valley. The first stop is the Pisac archaeological site, where you’ll explore temples, terraces, and ancient Inca structures. The route continues along the Vilcanota River toward Urubamba, passing Andean villages and scenic farmland. In Urubamba, you’ll enjoy a buffet lunch featuring local dishes. The second major visit is Ollantaytambo, an Inca town with an impressive fortress built with massive stone terraces and ceremonial areas. After exploring the site, you’ll walk to the train station and board the Expedition or Voyager train to Aguas Calientes, enjoying a scenic ride through the valley. Upon arrival, staff will take you to your hotel for rest. In the evening, your guide will give a briefing about the next day’s visit to Machu Picchu, including bus schedules and important instructions.
10 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 3
Machu Picchu
1 stop
3
Machu Picchu
We start the morning with breakfast at the hotel in Aguas Calientes before heading to the bus station. After a 25-minute bus ride up the mountain, we enter Machu Picchu, showing our tickets and documents. A guided tour of about 2 hours follows, covering the main sectors of the citadel. After the visit, we take the bus back to Aguas Calientes, where you’ll have time for lunch and to explore the town, visit the hot springs, or browse the artisan market. Later, we board the train back to Ollantaytambo (depending on availability). Upon arrival, our staff will meet you for the final transfer back to Cusco. The day ends with your arrival in the city, close to the Historic Center—marking the completion of this unforgettable journey to the iconic Machu Picchu.
7 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 4
Moray & Salineras de Maras
1 stop
4
Salinas de Maras
After breakfast, you’ll be picked up from your hotel in Cusco between 8:00 and 9:00 a.m. to begin the tour. The journey heads northwest through Andean landscapes, traditional villages, and agricultural fields. The first visit is to Moray, an impressive Inca site known for its circular agricultural terraces that functioned as a crop experimentation center. After exploring, the tour continues to the Maras Salt Mines, a stunning complex of more than 3,000 salt pools that have been used since pre-Inca times. In the early afternoon, you’ll return to Cusco on a scenic route with views of mountains and farmlands. Arrival to the city is around 3:00 p.m., with drop-off near the Historic Center.
5 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 5
Transfer to Cusco airport
1 stop
5
Cusco
Flexible schedule according to your flight Our team will coordinate the exact pick-up time with you in advance, based on your departure schedule. If your flight is in the morning, the pick-up will be early enough to arrive at the airport with time to check in. If you are traveling in the afternoon, you can take advantage of the free morning to do some shopping or enjoy a last stroll through the city. Transfer from the hotel to the airport At the agreed time, our tourist transport will pick you up at your hotel and take you directly to the airport or bus terminal in Cusco. End of our services Thank you for trusting us to take you on this adventure through the Peruvian Andes. This 5-day itinerary through Cusco, Machu Picchu, Moray, and the Maras Salt Mines is much more than just a trip.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

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