Machu Picchu and Cusco: 7 Days and 6 Nights

Details of the experience

Duration:

7 D / 6 N

Difficulty:

Easy to demanding.

Maximum Altitude:

16,666 ft / 5,080 m (Rainbow Mountain – Vinicunca).

Max Group:

16 people

Transport:

Tourist transportation + train + bus + 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 for your stay. ITINERARY: If you are visiting the Qoricancha circuit, the pick-up will be at 12:50 p.m. Visit the following tourist sites:

Qoricancha: (Religious Temple) The primary center of the Inca Empire.
Sacsayhuaman: (Temple of Lightning) Majestic stone structures, some 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 6:00 p.m.

Pick-up at 07:30 a.m. from your hotel. A 1.5-hour journey to Pisac. Tour along the Willkamayu River (Sacred River). Buffet lunch in Urubamba. Transfer to Ollantaytambo to visit its archaeological site, including the Temple of the Sun, Intihuatana, Princess Baths, and Andean terraces. Board the train to Aguas Calientes for your overnight stay. In the evening, coordinate with the guide for the Machu Picchu visit.

Breakfast at the hotel. Pick-up by the guide (coordinated time). Bus transfer to the Machu Picchu citadel. Entry and guided tour for approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes. Free time for lunch in Aguas Calientes. In the afternoon, return train to Cusco (please arrive 30 minutes early). Transfer from Ollantaytambo to your hotel in Cusco.

Pick-up at 08:30 a.m. from your hotel. Visit Chinchero to learn about traditional weaving and materials. Tour the Maras Salt Mines, a complex of over 3,000 salt ponds. Visit Moray, consisting of circular terraces used as an agricultural laboratory. Return to Cusco at approximately 3:00 p.m.

Pick-up between 04:00 a.m. and 04:30 a.m. heading to Pitumarca. Short stop for supplies. Journey to Cusipata for breakfast. Transfer to Wasipata and start of a 1-hour and 50-minute hike to the summit of Rainbow Mountain (5,080 m / 16,666 ft). Free time for photos and rest. Return to Cusipata for lunch and back to Cusco at approximately 4:00 p.m.

Pick-up at 04:30 a.m. from your hotel. A 3-hour journey to Mollepata for breakfast. Transfer to Soraypampa (3,850 m / 12,631 ft). Start of a 1.5-hour hike to Humantay Lake (4,200 m / 13,780 ft). The guide will provide free time to enjoy views of the Salkantay and Humantay peaks. Descend to Mollepata for lunch and return to Cusco around 6:00 p.m.

Free morning to rest. Finally, 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 for the Sacred Valley.
Buffet lunch in the Sacred Valley.
Entrance ticket for the Sacred Valley.
Transportation Cusco – Ollantaytambo.
Tourist Train (Expedition or Voyager) Ollantaytambo – Aguas Calientes.
Tourist Train (Expedition or Voyager) Aguas Calientes – Ollantaytambo.
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.
Transportation for Maras, Moray, and Salt Mines.
Professional guiding for Maras, Moray, and Salt Mines.
Entrance ticket to Maras and Moray.
Entrance ticket to the Salt Mines.
Transportation to Rainbow Mountain.
Professional guiding for Rainbow Mountain.
Breakfast on the Rainbow Mountain tour.
Lunch on the Rainbow Mountain tour.
Entrance ticket to Rainbow Mountain.
Transportation to Humantay Lake.
Breakfast on the Humantay Lake tour.
Lunch on the Humantay Lake tour.
Professional guiding for Humantay Lake.
Entrance ticket to Humantay Lake.
Constant personalized assistance.
Transfer from Hotel to Airport.
Entrance fees to all archaeological sites detailed in the itinerary.
6 nights of accommodation.
6 breakfasts.

Does not include

Not Included

Flights.
Meals not mentioned in the program.
Personal expenses.

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.

Additional money in Peruvian Soles (PEN).

Meeting Point: Pick-up from the airport or bus terminal in Cusco, with transfer to your hotel and initial assistance for the start of your stay.

Frequently Asked Questions

This program includes transfers to and from the airport, tourist transportation throughout the entire journey, the train to Aguas Calientes, buses to Machu Picchu, entrance fees to all mentioned sites, professional guiding, and visits to the Cusco City Tour, Sacred Valley, Maras, Moray, Machu Picchu, Rainbow Mountain, and Humantay Lake.

The tour’s difficulty ranges from easy to demanding, as it combines cultural sightseeing with two days of high-mountain trekking. It is recommended for people who are well-acclimated and in basic physical condition, particularly for the visits to Vinicunca (Rainbow Mountain) and Humantay Lake.

The maximum altitude of the program is reached at Rainbow Mountain (Vinicunca), at 5,080 meters (16,666 ft) above sea level, followed by Humantay Lake at 4,200 meters (13,780 ft). For this reason, prior acclimatization in Cusco is highly recommended.

During the program, you will do short and moderate walks in Cusco, the Sacred Valley, and Machu Picchu. Additionally, there are longer treks for Rainbow Mountain (approximately 7 km / 4.3 miles round trip) and Humantay Lake (approximately 6 km / 3.7 miles round trip).

The tour is suitable for individuals aged 12 and up; however, the high-mountain stretches such as Vinicunca (Rainbow Mountain) and Humantay are not recommended for people with heart or respiratory issues. It is suggested to evaluate your physical condition before booking.