5 Days: Cusco, Sacred Valley & Machu Picchu

Tour overview:

Cusco is a special destination, as you will discover during this five-day fascinating tour around the city’s main attractions. Get close to the local culture in the Living Museum of Yucay, visit the Imperial City’s stunning archaeological sites and explore some of the most spectacular sceneries on the planet on the Inca Trail, as you get close to the magnificent citadel of Machu Picchu.

Day 1 - Arrival in Cusco

Upon your arrival at Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport in Cusco, our transportation service and a representative are ready to escort you to your selected hotel.

Day 2 - Cusco - Sacred Valley - Chinchero, Ollantaytambo & Living Museum of Yucay

Start your tour today by heading to the picturesque village of Chinchero. You will begin by exploring the impressive agricultural terraces and the 17th-century church, built upon an ancient Inca palace and recognized as one of Peru's earliest Catholic structures. Along the route, there will be a stop at a lookout point to enjoy the spectacular landscapes of the Sacred Valley. Next, you will visit the Living Museum of Yucay, where you can witness the creation of textiles, adobe crafts, ceramics, and silverware using ancient Inca techniques.You will savor a delightful typical lunch in the Sacred Valley.

After lunch, head to the impressive Ollantaytambo Fortress, an important ceremonial center renowned for its stunning agricultural terraces cascading down the surrounding mountainsides. Upon concluding this full-day tour, you will return to the hotel in Sacred Valley to rest and soak in the renewed Incan spirit. (BL)

Day 3 - Sacred Valley - Full day Inca Trail Machu Picchu

You are picked up from your hotel and transferred to the Ollantaytambo station where you take the train leading you to kilometer 104 of the railway line, where the hike begins. After crossing the suspension bridge over the Urubamba River and passing through the archaeological site of Chachabamba, you ascend to the magnificent archaeological site of Wiñayhuayna (2,700 meters above sea level) where you enjoy a boxed lunch with views of the marvelous landscapes. Continue your route appreciating the characteristic vegetation of the area and head towards Inti Punku or the Sun Gate. From here, you have the first panoramic view of the citadel of Machu Picchu (2,430 meters above sea level). Afterward, on the descent, you take the bus that will take you to the town of Aguas Calientes, where you will check into your selected hotel in Machu Picchu. (BL)

Day 4 - Machu Picchu - Cusco

In the morning, after breakfast, ascend to the citadel of Machu Picchu. Enjoy a guided tour through the Royal Circuit of Machu Picchu, a two-hour and 30-minute tour that covers the lower area of the archaeological site, highlighting the House of the Inca, the Temple of the Condor, and the Three Doorways area. This route provides a more detailed experience of Machu Picchu's urban zone. In the afternoon, board the train for a one-and-a-half-hour journey to Ollantaytambo, where our transport will accompany you back to your hotel in Cusco. (BL)

Enjoy a delicious set lunch menu at Café Inkaterra while taking in the breathtaking view of the Vilcanota River. The restaurant is known for its unique blend of Andean cuisine and contemporary trends, resulting in a fusion-style meal with a distinctive flavor.

Day 5 - Depart from Cusco

Our transportation service and a representative pick you up to take you from your selected hotel to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport in Cusco. (B)