Cusco and Machu Picchu Tour 5 Days
Description
Live a complete experience exploring the history, culture and most emblematic landscapes of the Cusco region.
The Cusco and Machu Picchu Tour 5 Days 4 Nights is a package designed for those who want to know the best of the Cusco region without haste and with efficient planning.
For five days you will discover the ancient capital of the Inca Empire, tour the Sacred Valley, visit the impressive circular terraces of Moray, the historic Salineras de Maras and end the trip exploring the majestic citadel of Machu Picchu, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
This program combines history, archaeology, living culture, gastronomy and Andean landscapes, allowing an adequate acclimatization before visiting Machu Picchu and offering a much more complete experience than traditional 3 or 4 day packages.
Why choose this tour?
- Get to know the main tourist destinations of Cusco in one trip.
- Includes City Tour, Sacred Valley, Maras, Moray and Machu Picchu.
- Itinerary designed for better acclimatization.
- Panoramic journey by train.
- Selected hotels with excellent location.
- Ideal for couples, families and travelers visiting Peru for the first time.
- Shared or private service.
Overview Cusco and Machu Picchu Tour 5 Days
Arrival in Cusco and transfer to the hotel
City Tour Cusco
Sacred Valley – Ollantaytambo – Train to Aguas Calientes
Machu Picchu – Return to Cusco
Maras and Moray – Airport transfer
Detailed Itinerary
Reception at the airport or ground terminal and transfer to the hotel.
The rest of the day will be free to rest, adapt to the altitude or tour the Plaza de Armas, the neighborhood of San Blas and the artisan markets.
Accommodation
Hotel in Cusco.
In the afternoon we will start the tour of the main monuments of the city.
We will visit:
- Qorikancha (Temple of the Sun)
- Sacsayhuaman
- Q’enqo
- Puca Pucara
- Tambomachay
You will know the history of the Inca Empire and the transformation of Cusco during the colonial era.
Accommodation
Hotel in Cusco.
After breakfast we will start the excursion through the Sacred Valley.
We will visit:
- Pisac and its archaeological complex.
- Pisac artisan market.
- Urubamba (subway lunch).
- Fortress of Ollantaytambo.
At the end of the tour we will board the tourist train to Aguas Calientes, where you will spend the night.
Food
- Breakfast.
- Buffet lunch.
Accommodation
Hotel in Aguas Calientes.
- After breakfast you will board by bus to the Historic Sanctuary of Machu Picchu.
- You will take a guided tour of approximately 2 to 2.5 hours, touring the main sectors enabled according to the assigned circuit.
- At the end you will have free time to take photographs before returning to Aguas Calientes.
- In the afternoon you will board the train back to Ollantaytambo and later private transport to Cusco.
Food
- Breakfast.
Accommodation
- Hotel in Cusco.
After breakfast we will start the excursion to two of the most representative attractions of the Sacred Valley.
We will visit:
- Moray, former Inca agricultural experimentation center with circular terraces.
- Salineras de Maras, where more than three thousand salt pools continue to be exploited in a traditional way.
At the end we will return to Cusco and, according to the schedule of your flight, we will make the transfer to the airport or ground terminal.
Amenities & Inclusion
Included
- Reception at airport or ground terminal.
- All transfers.
- 4 nights accommodation.
- Breakfast according to the hotel.
- City Tour Cusco.
- Sacred Valley Tour.
- Tour Maras and Moray.
- Buffet lunch in Urubamba.
- Tourist train round trip.
- Bus Aguas Calientes – Machu Picchu – Aguas Calientes.
- Official entrance to Machu Picchu.
- Bilingual professional guide.
- Tourist transportation throughout the program.
- Permanent assistance.
Not Included
- Cusco Tourist Ticket (if not specified).
- Entry to Qorikancha (if not specified).
- Entrance to the Salineras de Maras.
- Lunch and dinner not mentioned.
- Entrance to Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu Mountain.
- Personal expenses.
- Tips.
- Travel insurance.
Important Information
Why choose Peru Cumbres?
In Peru Cumbres we design complete programs that allow us to discover the cultural and natural wealth of Cusco without logistical concerns. Our team coordinates hotels, transport, trains, tickets and excursions so that you take advantage of each day of the trip.
We work with small groups, certified guides and trusted local suppliers to deliver a personalized, safe and authentic experience from your arrival to the end of the tour.
Packing Check List
- Original passport.
- Comfortable clothing for variable weather.
- Waterproof jacket.
- Comfortable walking shoes.
- Sunscreen.
- Hat or cap.
- Sunglasses.
- Insect repellent.
- Reusable bottle.
- Camera.
- Cash for purchases and personal expenses.
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