Cusco, Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu 5-Day Tour

Upon arrival at Cusco Airport, our representative will welcome you and transfer you to your hotel. After some time to rest and acclimatize, your Cusco City Tour begins in the afternoon.

You will visit Qorikancha, also known as the Temple of the Sun, one of the most important sacred temples of the Inca Empire. Then, you will visit the Cusco Cathedral, located in the Main Square, where you will learn about colonial art, religious history, and the cultural fusion between the Andean and Spanish worlds.

Afterward, you will travel by tourist transport to the archaeological sites surrounding Cusco. You will explore Sacsayhuaman, famous for its massive stone walls and panoramic views of the city. The tour continues to Qenqo, Puka Pukara, and Tambomachay, important Inca sites related to ceremonies, control points, and water worship.

At the end of the tour, you will return to Cusco. The evening is free to enjoy dinner on your own.

Overnight in Cusco.

After breakfast at your hotel, we will begin the journey through the Sacred Valley of the Incas. Along the way, you will enjoy scenic views of mountains, traditional villages, agricultural fields, and the Urubamba River.

Our first visit will be Pisac, one of the most important archaeological sites in the Sacred Valley. Here, your guide will explain the history of its terraces, temples, and ancient Inca constructions. After the guided visit, you will also have time to explore the traditional Pisac market, known for handicrafts, textiles, jewelry, and local products.

Then, we will continue to Urubamba, where you will enjoy lunch in the Sacred Valley. After lunch, we will visit Ollantaytambo, a living Inca town famous for its stone streets, massive terraces, and impressive archaeological site.

In the afternoon, you will board the train from Ollantaytambo to Aguas Calientes. Upon arrival, our representative will assist you with your hotel check-in and provide the necessary information for your Machu Picchu visit the next day.

Overnight in Aguas Calientes.

In the morning, you will take the tourist bus from Aguas Calientes to the entrance of Machu Picchu. Once inside the sanctuary, your professional bilingual guide will lead a guided tour through the most important areas of the Inca citadel, following the official circuit assigned according to ticket availability.

During the visit, you will learn about Machu Picchu’s history, architecture, temples, terraces, and sacred spaces. After the guided tour, you will return by bus to Aguas Calientes, where you will have time for lunch or to explore the town before boarding the return train.

In the afternoon, you will take the train back to Ollantaytambo. Upon arrival, our representative will be waiting to transfer you back to your hotel in Cusco.

Overnight in Cusco.

After breakfast at your hotel, your tour begins with pickup from Cusco. We will travel toward the Sacred Valley area to visit Moray, one of the most fascinating Inca archaeological sites. Its circular terraces are believed to have been used as an agricultural experimentation center, where the Incas adapted crops to different microclimates.

Then, we will continue to the town of Maras and visit the famous Maras Salt Mines, an impressive landscape made up of thousands of salt ponds that are still used by local families today. Your guide will explain the traditional salt extraction process and the importance of this site for the local economy.

After the visit, we will return to Cusco. The rest of the afternoon is free to enjoy the city, buy souvenirs, or rest at your hotel.

Overnight in Cusco.

After breakfast at the hotel, you will have free time depending on your flight schedule. At the appropriate time, our staff will pick you up from your hotel and transfer you to Cusco Airport.

End of services.