MACHU PICCHU and Cusco: 5 Days and 4 Nights

Details of the experience

Duration:

4 days and 3 nights

Difficulty:

Easy to moderate

Maximum Altitude:

12,342 ft (Chinchero – Sacred Valley)

Max Group:

16 people (small groups)

Transport:

Tourist transportation + Expedition or Voyager train + bus to Machu Picchu + airport/hotel transfers

Tickets:

Incluye entradas.

Itinerary

After your trip and landing in Cusco, our representative will be waiting for you with a sign showing your name at the airport or bus terminal. Transfer to your hotel and briefing with information for your stay. If you take the Qoricancha circuit, the pick-up will be at 12:45 p.m. Visit the following tourist sites:

Qoricancha: (Religious Temple) The main point of the Inca Empire.
Sacsayhuaman: (Temple of Lightning) Impressive stonework, with some stones weighing up to 120 tons.
Qenqo: (Labyrinth) A religious center dedicated to the worship of the Earth.
Puca Pucara: (Reddish Place) A military control center.
Tambomachay: (Temple of Water) A center for water worship.
End time: Approximately 7:00 p.m.

Pick-up between 06:30 a.m. and 07:00 a.m. from your hotel. Visit Chinchero and the royal estate of Inca Tupac Yupanqui, its main square, and the colonial temple. Afterward, explore Moray (an Inca center for agricultural experimentation) and the Maras Salt Mines. Buffet lunch in Urubamba. Visit the fortress of Ollantaytambo, featuring its temples, canals, and Inca walls. Transfer to the train station to depart for Machu Picchu Pueblo and stay overnight.

Pick-up at the coordinated meeting point. Next, we will board the bus to the Machu Picchu citadel. Entry and guided tour for approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes. Free time to explore. Return to Aguas Calientes for lunch. In the afternoon, return train to Ollantaytambo (please arrive 30 minutes early). Transfer from Ollantaytambo to Cusco.

Free morning to rest or enjoy personal activities. Transfer to the airport for your return flight to Lima.

Includes

Pick-up from the Airport or Bus Terminal.
Transportation for the City Tour.
Professional guide for the City Tour.
Transportation for the Sacred Valley.
Professional guiding in the Sacred Valley.
Buffet lunch in the Sacred Valley.
Entrance tickets to the Sacred Valley attractions.
Transportation Cusco – Ollantaytambo.
Expedition or Voyager tourist train Ollantaytambo – Aguas Calientes.
Expedition or Voyager tourist train Aguas Calientes – Ollantaytambo.
Entrance ticket to Machu Picchu.
Bus up to Machu Picchu.
Bus down from Machu Picchu.
Professional guiding in Machu Picchu.
Lunch in Machu Picchu town (Aguas Calientes).
Transportation Ollantaytambo – Cusco.
Transfer from Hotel to Airport.
Constant personalized assistance.
Entrance fees to all archaeological sites detailed in the itinerary.
3 nights of accommodation.

Does not include

Not Included

International flights.
Meals not mentioned in the program.
Personal expenses.
Personal purchases (souvenirs).

Recommendations

It is recommended to arrive in Cusco at least 2 days in advance to acclimate to the altitude. Bring comfortable walking clothes, sunscreen, a hat, and a reusable water bottle.

Cusco and Machu Picchu 4-Day Tour Packing List:

Hiking sneakers or shoes.
Comfortable trekking clothes.
Small daypack.
Personal medication.
Hat, sunscreen, sunglasses, and especially water.
Extra money.

Frequently Asked Questions

This program includes airport–hotel–airport transfers, tourist transportation throughout the entire journey, train tickets to Aguas Calientes, bus tickets to Machu Picchu, entrance fees to the sites visited, a buffet lunch in the Sacred Valley, and professional guiding services during all scheduled tours.

Yes, this tour is suitable for people aged 8 and up and is ideal for families and travelers of all ages. The difficulty level is easy to moderate, and the walks are short and primarily focused on cultural discovery.

The maximum altitude of the route is 3,762 meters (12,342 ft) above sea level, reached in the Chinchero area within the Sacred Valley. For this reason, we recommend arriving in Cusco at least one day in advance for proper acclimatization.

The walks are of low to moderate intensity, primarily within the archaeological sites and during the guided tour of Machu Picchu, which covers approximately 3 kilometers (1.8 miles). This makes it accessible for most visitors.

It is recommended to bring your original ID or passport, comfortable clothing for the day, warm layers for the nights in Cusco, suitable footwear for short hikes, sun protection, insect repellent for Machu Picchu, and a small daypack for daily use.