
Magical Machu Picchu 5D/4N
A magical 5-day journey through Cusco, the Sacred Valley, and Machu Picchu.
Tour Type
Cultural | Sightseeing
Duration
5 Days / 4 Nights
Elevation
2,430 m / 7,972 ft
Difficulty
Moderate
Departure
Cusco
Destination
Cusco | Machu Picchu
Latitude
-13.1631
Longitude
-72.545
Tour Overview
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Detailed Itinerary
Day 1: Inca City Tour
09:50 a.m. or 01:50 p.m.
The Cusco City Tour is the best option to get to know the main historical and archaeological attractions surrounding the city. This half-day tour allows you to discover the Inca and colonial heritage of Cusco, combining temples, fortresses, and panoramic landscapes, finishing between 14:00 hrs or 18:30 hrs depending on the chosen shift. Places to visit: Coricancha, Sacsayhuamán, Q'enqo, Puka Pukara, Tambomachay, and the White Christ Viewpoint (optional).
Day 2: Sacred Valley VIP
06:30 a.m. - 07:00 p.m.
The tour starts with a pick-up from your accommodation to begin a complete experience through the Sacred Valley of the Incas, visiting traditional villages, archaeological sites, and unique Andean landscapes, with a VIP service that guarantees comfort, organization, and better time management throughout the day. We will visit: Chinchero (Textile Center), Moray (Inca circular terraces), Maras Salt Mines, Urubamba (buffet lunch), Ollantaytambo, and Pisac (Archaeological Center and market).
Day 3: Machu Picchu Full Day
01:30 a.m. - 11:30 p.m.
We start with a pick-up from your accommodation in Cusco and transfer to Ollantaytambo to board the local train (we wait in line for approx. 3 hrs) leaving at 05:05 a.m. to Aguas Calientes (arrival 06:40 a.m.). Upon arrival, we go to the Ministry of Culture to purchase the entrance ticket, then we take the bus to Machu Picchu for a guided tour of approximately 2 hours with free time for photos; later we return to Aguas Calientes, lunch (not included), and transfer to the station to take the local train back to Ollantaytambo, where our transport will be waiting to return to Cusco, arriving at approximately 23:30 hrs depending on the train schedule.
Day 4: Rainbow Mountain
04:30 a.m. - 06:00 p.m.
The tour begins with a pick-up from your accommodation to head south of Cusco for about 2 hours to the Cusipata district, where we will enjoy an Andean breakfast. Then we continue the trip to the starting point of the hike. The hike to the Rainbow Mountain (Vinicunca) takes approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes to 2 hours, depending on the passenger's pace. Along the way, you can see high Andean fauna such as llamas and alpacas. Upon reaching the viewpoint (approx. 5,200 masl), we will have time for photos and the guide's explanation about the geological formation of the mountain. We then return along the same path to the transport to head back to Cusipata and enjoy a buffet lunch. Finally, we return to Cusco.
Day 5: Departure Day
Free time
On your last day, you will have free time until your flight, ideal for enjoying the city at your own pace. You can explore the historical center, visit the 12-angled stone, the San Blas neighborhood, the San Pedro market, or shop for souvenirs.
Includes
- Bilingual professional tour guide
- Tourist transportation
- Small group experience
Excludes
- Meals and drinks
- Entrance fees (Tourist Ticket)
What to bring
- Personal documents (passport or ID)
- Comfortable clothes and light jacket
- Hat or cap and sunscreen
- Water and light snacks
- Camera or smartphone for photos
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