5 Day Best of Cusco & Machu Picchu Tour Package

A 5-day Cusco package through what was the center of the Inca Empire. It combines a Cusco tour, a full day in the Sacred Valley, and Machu Picchu by train. Perfect for travelers who want a balance of guided exploration and personal discovery, this package ensures you experience Peru’s most legendary sites in comfort and style.

Your adventure begins with a Cusco city tour, where you’ll explore Qoricancha, the Temple of the Sun, along with the impressive Inca fortress of Sacsayhuamán, the ceremonial site of Qenqo, and the temples of Puca Pucará and Tambomachay. Then the Sacred Valley: the weaving center at Chinchero, the circular terraces of Moray, the Maras salt pans, the fortress at Ollantaytambo, and the ruins and market at Pisac. The highlight of your Cusco package is a full-day Machu Picchu tour by train, where you’ll enjoy a guided exploration of this Wonder of the World, followed by free time to soak in its magic before returning to Cusco.

Guides, transport and entrances are included. Reserve your spot today and make your dream Machu Picchu tour a reality!

1. Day 1

   Day 1: Arrival to Cusco

   • Optional airport transfer to your accommodation in Cusco
2. Day 2

   Day 2: Cusco

   • Hotel Pickup: for hotels located in the historic center of Cusco.
   • Visit the famous Qoricancha, once the most important temple in the Inca Empire, later transformed into the Convent of Santo Domingo by the Spanish. Inca stonework with colonial building on top of it.
   • Explore Sacsayhuamán, an impressive Inca fortress known for its enormous stone walls and panoramic views of Cusco.
   • Discover the ceremonial site of Qenqo, believed to be used for rituals and sacrifices, featuring carved rock channels and underground passages.
   • Stop at Puca Pucará, a small fortress with reddish stone walls, likely used as a military outpost and resting place for Inca travelers.
   • Visit Tambomachay, also known as the “Inca Baths”, where water still flows through finely carved aqueducts and fountains, likely used for ritual purification.
   • End the tour with a comfortable return to the city.
3. Day 3

   Day 3: Sacred Valley of the Incas

   • Early morning pick-up from your hotel or accommodation in the center of Cusco to start the journey.
   • Visit to the Chinchero Textile Interpretation Center and discover traditional Andean weaving techniques and the cultural significance of textiles in the highlands at this interactive center in Chinchero.
   • Explore the fascinating circular terraces of Moray, an ancient Inca agricultural laboratory believed to have been used to experiment with different crops and microclimates.
   • Walk thorugh the Salt Mines of the Maras Community, see the thousands of salt pans carved into the mountainside, where salt extraction has been practiced since Inca times.
   • Enjoy a delicious buffet lunch in Urubamba, surrounded by beautiful landscapes and traditional flavors.
   • Discover the impressive Inca fortress and town of Ollantaytambo, known for its massive stone terraces and strategic location.
   • The archaeological site of Pisaq, its Inca ruins, and the craft market in the town below.
   • After a full day of exploring, return comfortably to your hotel in Cusco.
4. Day 4

   Day 4: Machu Picchu

   • 03:30 / 04:10 – Hotel pickup in Cusco and transfer by tourist vehicle to Ollantaytambo train station
   • Train from Ollantaytambo to Aguas Calientes through the Sacred Valley with scenic views; arrival, meet your guide, then bus ride up to Machu Picchu
   • Guided tour of Machu Picchu, including Main Plaza, Temple of the Sun, Royal Quarters, and Temple of the Three Windows
   • Free time to explore Machu Picchu independently, take photos, and enjoy the surroundings
   • Bus descent back to Aguas Calientes
   • Lunch included and free time to explore the town, hot springs, or artisan market; check-in at Aguas Calientes train station for return journey
   • Train from Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo; arrival and transfer by bus back to Cusco
   • 22:30 – Arrival in Cusco and end of the tour
5. Day 5

   Day 5: Departure

   • Departure airport transfer available, you will be able to select it at the time of checkout