5 Day Cusco Machu Picchu Tour with Sacred Valley and 4 star Hotel

Cusco, Peru
Duration5 days
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish, Spanish
Group sizeUp to 18 travelers
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Overview

This 5-day, 4-night journey through Cusco and Machu Picchu immerses you in history, culture, and stunning landscapes. Begin with a tour of Cusco's iconic sites like the Temple of the Sun and Sacsayhuamán. The next day, explore the Sacred Valley, visiting Pisac's terraces and Ollantaytambo's fortress before heading to Machu Picchu Pueblo. Experience a guided tour of the Historic Sanctuary of Machu Picchu on day three, discovering its temples and viewpoints. The adventure continues with a visit to Moray's agricultural laboratory and the Maras Salt Mines before concluding with your transfer to the airport.

What's included

  • Round-trip bus tickets (Machu Picchu Pueblo – Machu Picchu – Machu Picchu Pueblo).
  • Airport – hotel – airport transfer in tourist transport.
  • First aid kit and oxygen on board during tours.
  • Entrance to the Sacred Valley.
  • Round-trip tourist train ticket on the Expedition or Voyager train.
  • Lunch
  • Tourist transport on all scheduled excursions.
  • Professional guide.
  • Urubamba (buffet lunch included), Ollantaytambo.
  • Entrance fees for city tours.
  • Extra Expenses
  • Meals not mentioned
  • Entrance to Machu Picchu (Subject to space availability, Check with your sales agent)

What to expect

Day 1: Airport pickup – Cusco city tour
  1. Sacsayhuaman
    5h · Admission ticket included
    You’ll be picked up at Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport and transferred to your hotel in the historic center of Cusco. The morning is free to rest and acclimate. Around 2:00 p.m., the City Tour begins with a visit to Qoricancha, the former Temple of the Sun.

    The tour continues by private tourist transport to the archaeological sites surrounding Cusco: Sacsayhuamán, famous for its massive stone walls; Qenqo, a ceremonial center dedicated to Pachamama; Puca Pucara, an ancient military outpost; and Tambomachay, known as the Inca Baths for its ceremonial water channels.

    After the final visit, you’ll return to Cusco around 7:00 p.m., where the transport will drop you off near the historic center. You may choose to enjoy dinner or a cultural show to end your first day in the city.
Day 2: Sacred Valley Connection | Train to Machu Picchu Pueblo
  1. Sacred Valley
    10h · Admission ticket included
    You’ll be picked up from your hotel in Cusco around 8:00 a.m. to begin the journey to the Sacred Valley. The first stop is the Pisac archaeological site, where you’ll explore temples, terraces, and ancient Inca structures. The route continues along the Vilcanota River toward Urubamba, passing Andean villages and scenic farmland. In Urubamba, you’ll enjoy a buffet lunch featuring local dishes.

    The second visit is Ollantaytambo, an Inca town with an impressive fortress built with massive stone terraces and ceremonial areas. After exploring the site, you’ll walk to the train station and board the Expedition or Voyager train to Aguas Calientes, enjoying a scenic ride through the valley.

    Upon arrival, staff will take you to your hotel for rest. In the evening, your guide will give a briefing about the next day’s visit to Machu Picchu, including bus schedules and important instructions.
Day 3: Machu Picchu
  1. Machupicchu
    7h · Admission ticket not included
    We start the morning with breakfast at the hotel in Aguas Calientes before heading to the bus station. After a 25-minute bus ride up the mountain, we enter Machu Picchu, showing our tickets and documents. A guided tour of about 2 hours follows, covering the main sectors of the citadel.

    After the visit, we take the bus back to Aguas Calientes, where you’ll have time for lunch and to explore the town, visit the hot springs, or browse the artisan market. Later, we board the train back to Ollantaytambo (depending on availability). Upon arrival, our staff will meet you for the final transfer back to Cusco.

    The day ends with your arrival in the city, close to the Historic Center—marking the completion of this unforgettable journey to the iconic Machu Picchu.
Day 4: Moray & Salineras de Maras
  1. Salinas de Maras
    5h · Admission ticket included
    After breakfast, you’ll be picked up from your hotel in Cusco between 8:00 and 9:00 a.m. to begin the tour. The journey heads northwest through Andean landscapes, traditional villages, and agricultural fields.

    The first visit is to Moray, an impressive Inca site known for its circular agricultural terraces that functioned as a crop experimentation center. After exploring, the tour continues to the Maras Salt Mines, a stunning complex of more than 3,000 salt pools that have been used since pre-Inca times.

    In the early afternoon, you’ll return to Cusco on a scenic route with views of mountains and farmlands. Arrival to the city is around 3:00 p.m., with drop-off near the Historic Center.
Day 5: Transfer to Cusco airport
  1. Cusco
    20m
    Flexible schedule according to your flight
    Our team will coordinate the exact pick-up time with you in advance, based on your departure schedule. If your flight is in the morning, the pick-up will be early enough to arrive at the airport with time to check in.
    If you are traveling in the afternoon, you can take advantage of the free morning to do some shopping or enjoy a last stroll through the city.
    Transfer from the hotel to the airport
    At the agreed time, our tourist transport will pick you up at your hotel and take you directly to the airport or bus terminal in Cusco.
    End of our services
    Thank you for trusting us to take you on this adventure through the Peruvian Andes. This 5-day itinerary through Cusco, Machu Picchu, Moray, and the Maras Salt Mines is much more than just a trip.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

Please wait in the hotel lobby. Our guide will contact you a few minutes before arriving at your hotel.

Additional information

  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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