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Machu Picchu is consistently the #1 travel destination in the world, why? The answer is simple: the experience is fascinating and unique.
You're not just driving up to the overlook, getting out of the car, and taking some pictures; you are traveling deep into South America, into the heart of the Andes. Stumbling upon the lost city of the Incas is only part of the journey.
Planning a trip to Machu Picchu is a dream for many people, but the planning can be a bit overwhelming. We've created some sample itineraries to give you a starting point for planning, and we're here to help with whatever you need. From booking hotels or airport transfers, let FLY CUSCO PERU TRAVEL AGENCY take care of all your logistics. They cover routes we've found to work particularly well and feature some of our favorite places to stay.
The former capital of the mighty Inca empire, the Peruvian city of Cusco, is a fabulous base from which to explore fascinating archaeological and historical sites, as well as enjoy time in nature. While the city has much to be proud of, much of the area's charm can be found beyond the city limits.
Here are some of the best day trips to do from Cusco for a fabulous Peruvian adventure.
5D & 4N
US$650
Cusco/Cusco
Start / End:
Traditional/Cultural
Travel Style:
Hotel
Accommodation:
Moderate/Challenging
Activity Level:
2/10
Group Size:
Cusco/Cusco
Start / End:
Traditional/Cultural
Travel Style:
Hotel
Accommodation:
Moderate/Challenging
Activity Level:
2/10
Group Size:
UNESCO World Heritage-listed Machu Picchu, the Sacred Valley of the Incas, and Rainbow Mountain. These destinations are considered among Peru’s must-see sights, but their remote locations make visiting independently a challenge. On this tour, visit both sites in comfort by air-conditioned vehicle, with accommodation, admission fees, and round-trip transportation from Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport included. See the best of Peru with ease on this adventure tour of the Andes.
SEE HOW IT IS
HIGHLIGHTS:
QUICK VIEW
Welcome to the Inca imperial capital of Cusco, also known as the cultural capital of Peru! Upon arrival at the Cusco airport, we will wait for you with a sign with the name of the main traveler, we will take you to your hotel to check in, leave your luggage and freshen up. You will have some time to rest before finding a place to have lunch.
After lunch, and once you are ready, you will be able to choose whether to rest or take a city tour.
CITY TOUR (OPTIONAL)
We will take you on a relaxed half-day tour of this stunning city to help you acclimatize to the high altitude (3400m/11,155ft).
A treat awaits you as you learn all about this historic place, which is the oldest continuously inhabited city in all of the Americas. People have lived in Cusco since around 1000 BC. C., and they considered it the center of the surrounding culture, which at that time was known as Qosqo. It has been a place of great importance and played an important role in all the civilizations that have lived in the area throughout history, beginning with the natives of Peru, long before the Incas, with whom we often associate the region in the present.
Once the Inca empire reached Peru and beyond, Cusco became the center of a powerful and far-reaching kingdom. After the Incas, the Spanish also used the city as a colonial and royal capital.
On your half-day city tour, you will learn much more about the history of Cusco and see some of the most important monuments and archaeological sites in the city. The attractions you will visit on the tour include:
It begins in the afternoon, with a visit to the main attractions such as the Cathedral of Cusco and its more than 600 paintings of the Cusqueña school, continuing with the tour we will go to the Coricancha on the way we will pass through the beautiful Inca streets, we will enter the Coricancha considered the main temple in the Inca era where we will learn about the Inca religion and architecture
Then we will board our transport and head towards Sacsayhuamán. We will start our tour always in the company and explanation of a guide about the enormous walls of this impressive Inca temple to the God Illapa (lightning). We will take our transport back to Qenqo where we will have a tour of this other ancient Inca temple.
We will continue (and we go to Puka Pukara and Tambomachay where we will visualize and learn about the importance of water in Inca times, at the end of the afternoon you will return to your hotel in the City.
We will start with the pick-up after having breakfast at your hotel at 7:45 AM and we will go to the Sacred Valley passing through Sacsayhuamán, before visiting the first archaeological site of the route, we will stop at AWANACANCHA around 15 – 20 minutes to learn about textiles and the weaving process. We will be able to observe different types of South American camelids such as the llama, alpaca, and vicuña. You will have the opportunity to touch them and take photos of them. We will also stop for 10 minutes at the famous TARAY VIEWPOINT to obtain classic photographs of the sacred valley, we will be able to appreciate glaciers, Inca terraces, and a spectacular view of the sacred valley.
We will arrive at the archaeological site of PISAC, we can enjoy stunning views of this valley. Here you can appreciate immense Inca agricultural terraces, residences, altars, water channels, and tombs and we will learn all about the Inca agricultural methods shared by our guide profesional.es
Then, we will go to the town of PISAC to visit one of the most colorful traditional markets in the entire region. Take advantage of the excellent prices and buy directly from the producers! You will surely find many souvenirs and gifts for friends and family at home, this is a place to learn from the local people their way of life.
Our next stop is Urubamba, where we will arrive around noon. In this quiet place, you will have the opportunity to enjoy the best Peruvian food in a buffet lunch in a nice restaurant. There will be plenty of dishes to choose from to give you a taste of the region with fresh ingredients.
The last archaeological destination of the tour is located 30 minutes from Urubamba in Ollantaytambo. This site was built with pink granite rocks and is another impressive example of Inca engineering. Here you will be able to appreciate the second-largest Inca stone preserved to date (90 tons), which was used as part of the Temple of the Sun. You will discover all the secrets of Ollantaytambo on a guided tour of this fascinating place.
After our visit in Ollantaytambo, we will take you to the train station located in this same town and we will board the Voyager class Inca Rail train that will take us to Aguas Calientes (town of Machupicchu). This trip will allow you to see beautiful glaciers and snow-capped peaks, as well as fertile green valleys and Inca agricultural terraces on both sides of the valley. At the end of the train journey in Aguas Calientes at the exit door of the train station, we will be waiting to take you to your hotel where you will spend the night. Get settled in your hotel, After check-in, you will have free time to relax this afternoon. You can relax in the hot springs of Aguas Calientes or walk through the small streets of this town.
After breakfast at your hotel, with your guide, you will head to Machu Picchu. You will need to get up before sunrise to ensure you beat the crowd and have a wonderful sunrise at Machu Picchu. You will walk a little from your hotel to take a bus that will take you on a 30-minute trip to the very entrance of the Inca citadel. You will reach there just before the sun rises and paints the city of the Incas in gold.
After being amazed at a unique beauty and taking your first pictures, our expert guide will take you on a 2-3 hour guided tour of the site. You will visit all the important parts of Machu Picchu and learn a lot from your guide. After the tour is over, you have a few more hours to explore on your own or climb Huayna Picchu if you have booked in advance. You will need up to 3 more hours to climb and experience more impressive views of the entire Inca city from the top of the Huayna Picchu mountain.
When you are ready to leave, it will be time to take the bus that will take down to Aguas Calientes. You will have time to pick up a restaurant to eat at before boarding the return train. At the time indicated on your ticket, you will board the train that will take you back to Ollantaytambo. Here your driver will be there to pick you up and take you back to your hotel in Cusco
We will pick you up from your hotel between 6:30 a.m. to 6:40 a.m. (pick-up time can be coordinated); In our tourist transport, and then we will travel for approximately 2 hours to the south, on the way we will pass through traditional villages and we will have an incredible view of the Peruvian Andes.
We will arrive at the town of Cusipata, where our restaurant awaits us, where we will enjoy a delicious buffet breakfast, it is time to take energy and then start the adventure.
We will arrive at the starting point, our guide will give you instructions and recommendations of the route to enjoy this fantastic experience, we will start the walk from Pampachiri at a height of 3,700 m 12139 f. An uphill walk of 1.30h awaits us to reach the famous Rainbow Mountain. Along the way, you will have the opportunity to enjoy an incredible view, glacial peaks, red mountains, rocky hills, traditional llamas and alpacas grazing throughout the valley. Once we reach the top, an impressive view of the majestic Vinincunca Mountain and the top of the Ausangate Glacier will amaze you. You will have enough time to take beautiful photo shots, our guide will tell you about the composition of these mountains and how they were striated in the rainbow of colors, then our descent will be around 2 hours, it is a downhill walk until we reach our transportation. You can rent a horse to help you get up, with an additional cost of direct payment to the settler.
We will go to the restaurant where you will have a deliciously fresh and hot lunch, it will be ready for us, and we will recover strength and have time to interact with the locals.
Then, we will say goodbye and board our transport to return to Cusco. We will arrive around 4:00 p.m. in the Imperial city, after a fantastic day.
Breakfast at the hotel. At the appropriate time, we will pick you up to transfer you to the airport to board your return flight, thus concluding our tour.
Quality and safety service
Accommodation
Cusco: Munay wasi, San Agustín Internacional, Casa Andina, Hotel Márquez, similar
Aguas calientes: Inti Punku Machupicchu hotel & Suites, Gringos Bills Boutique hotel, similar
Valle Sagrado: Inti Punku Machupicchu hotel & Suites, Hatun Samay, Gringos Bills Boutique hotel, Similar
Foods
Transportation
Permits and tickets
How to book the 5-day tour of Machu Picchu and Rainbow Mountain and the Sacred Valley with FLY CUSCO PERU?
In order to book the 5 day tour with us, we will need a deposit of $400 per person. Once we receive your deposit, we will send you a confirmation of your trip and the reservation form to complete. Here you have all the information that has to be filled in the form.
How long in advance should I make my reservation?
We recommend that you do this many months in advance. You must make the reservation at least 1 month in advance. Since the spaces to Machu Picchu are quickly exhausted.
Do I have to make a deposit to guarantee my reservation?
Yes, no reservation will be guaranteed unless you have made a payment of a deposit of 400 per person through our 2 payment methods mentioned in our Book Now form. Important: None of the requested deposits include transaction fees.
What about the outstanding balance?
The outstanding balance can be given in cash after settling in your hotel in Cusco, it can be in dollars or soles, and if you prefer to use PayPal or payment link (a service fee of 6% applies). Also, you can pay us only by Visa credit card at our payment machine (POS) (5% service fee applies). Let us know which of the payment methods is your preference.
NOTE: Payment must be made the day of your arrival in Cusco.
The tour must be paid in full no later than 7:00 pm on the day of your arrival (usually after the briefing).
What is the best time to do the excursion?
Peru is a very large country with many different climates, for that reason it would be very difficult to define a good time to visit different places. However, we consider that the best season is from April to December. From January to May is the rainy season, this does not mean that it is a bad time to travel.
Where will the information session take place?
Our representative will meet you at the Cusco airport, while we take you to your hotel we will give you an overview of what you can expect on this 5-day tour. You could also do it at our office located on Calle Portal de panes, office 201 (second floor). Plaza de armas de cusco.
What do I have to bring?
What to bring: Well-charged cameras, sunglasses, comfortable clothes and shoes, hat, sunscreen, repellent, extra power battery, jacket, small backpack with enough clothes to spend the night.
Can I store my luggage when I travel to Machu Picchu?
Of course! During the trip to Machu Picchu, you can leave or store the things that you will not take to Machu Picchu in the hotel where you are staying. Most of these establishments have warehouses where they will store your things (at no extra cost). This day take a small backpack or suitcase with enough clothes to spend the night in Aguas Calientes.
PRICE: US$ 650 per person
PRE-PAYMENT: US$ 400 per person
BALANCE: US$ 250 (commonly paid in Cusco after settling in the hotel upon arrival the first day after we pick you up at the airport)
Please note that PayPal charges a 5% fee, which we ask the customer to cover as it is due to the use of their service. This tax is for online deposits only.
This small group tour is guaranteed to operate with only two guests.
We like to think that we do tours a little differently than our competitors. We stand by our clients and guarantee that we comply 100% with our prices and our departure dates on all our trips.
Hotel update:
The three-star hotel included in our tour is chosen and selected to perfection in terms of quality of service, style, infrastructure and details in the interiors of each room. This will depend a lot on the anticipated date of your reservation according to the availability of the hotels. There are many higher category hotels for which we offer you the option to upgrade to a 4 or 5 star hotel category for a better experience.
You can access this service for an additional payment by sending us a message through the button
Huayna Picchu Mountain:
Huayna Picchu is the mountain that is next to Machu Picchu. It’s a 45 minute hike to the top. Note that going back down is quite steep. So if you have a fear of heights, this may not be a hike you enjoy. You would do this after your Machu Picchu tour and there is an additional fee. Arrangements must be made at least a month or two in advance due to popularity.
You can access this service for an additional payment of US$ 60.00 per person.
SEE HOW IT IS
HIGHLIGHTS:
QUICK VIEW
Welcome to the Inca imperial capital of Cusco, also known as the cultural capital of Peru! Upon arrival at the Cusco airport, we will wait for you with a sign with the name of the main traveler, we will take you to your hotel to check in, leave your luggage and freshen up. You will have some time to rest before finding a place to have lunch.
After lunch, and once you are ready, you will be able to choose whether to rest or take a city tour.
CITY TOUR (OPTIONAL)
We will take you on a relaxed half-day tour of this stunning city to help you acclimatize to the high altitude (3400m/11,155ft).
A treat awaits you as you learn all about this historic place, which is the oldest continuously inhabited city in all of the Americas. People have lived in Cusco since around 1000 BC. C., and they considered it the center of the surrounding culture, which at that time was known as Qosqo. It has been a place of great importance and played an important role in all the civilizations that have lived in the area throughout history, beginning with the natives of Peru, long before the Incas, with whom we often associate the region in the present.
Once the Inca empire reached Peru and beyond, Cusco became the center of a powerful and far-reaching kingdom. After the Incas, the Spanish also used the city as a colonial and royal capital.
On your half-day city tour, you will learn much more about the history of Cusco and see some of the most important monuments and archaeological sites in the city. The attractions you will visit on the tour include:
It begins in the afternoon, with a visit to the main attractions such as the Cathedral of Cusco and its more than 600 paintings of the Cusqueña school, continuing with the tour we will go to the Coricancha on the way we will pass through the beautiful Inca streets, we will enter the Coricancha considered the main temple in the Inca era where we will learn about the Inca religion and architecture
Then we will board our transport and head towards Sacsayhuamán. We will start our tour always in the company and explanation of a guide about the enormous walls of this impressive Inca temple to the God Illapa (lightning). We will take our transport back to Qenqo where we will have a tour of this other ancient Inca temple.
We will continue (and we go to Puka Pukara and Tambomachay where we will visualize and learn about the importance of water in Inca times, at the end of the afternoon you will return to your hotel in the City.
We will start with the pick-up after having breakfast at your hotel at 7:45 AM and we will go to the Sacred Valley passing through Sacsayhuamán, before visiting the first archaeological site of the route, we will stop at AWANACANCHA around 15 – 20 minutes to learn about textiles and the weaving process. We will be able to observe different types of South American camelids such as the llama, alpaca, and vicuña. You will have the opportunity to touch them and take photos of them. We will also stop for 10 minutes at the famous TARAY VIEWPOINT to obtain classic photographs of the sacred valley, we will be able to appreciate glaciers, Inca terraces, and a spectacular view of the sacred valley.
We will arrive at the archaeological site of PISAC, we can enjoy stunning views of this valley. Here you can appreciate immense Inca agricultural terraces, residences, altars, water channels, and tombs and we will learn all about the Inca agricultural methods shared by our guide profesional.es
Then, we will go to the town of PISAC to visit one of the most colorful traditional markets in the entire region. Take advantage of the excellent prices and buy directly from the producers! You will surely find many souvenirs and gifts for friends and family at home, this is a place to learn from the local people their way of life.
Our next stop is Urubamba, where we will arrive around noon. In this quiet place, you will have the opportunity to enjoy the best Peruvian food in a buffet lunch in a nice restaurant. There will be plenty of dishes to choose from to give you a taste of the region with fresh ingredients.
The last archaeological destination of the tour is located 30 minutes from Urubamba in Ollantaytambo. This site was built with pink granite rocks and is another impressive example of Inca engineering. Here you will be able to appreciate the second-largest Inca stone preserved to date (90 tons), which was used as part of the Temple of the Sun. You will discover all the secrets of Ollantaytambo on a guided tour of this fascinating place.
After our visit in Ollantaytambo, we will take you to the train station located in this same town and we will board the Voyager class Inca Rail train that will take us to Aguas Calientes (town of Machupicchu). This trip will allow you to see beautiful glaciers and snow-capped peaks, as well as fertile green valleys and Inca agricultural terraces on both sides of the valley. At the end of the train journey in Aguas Calientes at the exit door of the train station, we will be waiting to take you to your hotel where you will spend the night. Get settled in your hotel, After check-in, you will have free time to relax this afternoon. You can relax in the hot springs of Aguas Calientes or walk through the small streets of this town.
After breakfast at your hotel, with your guide, you will head to Machu Picchu. You will need to get up before sunrise to ensure you beat the crowd and have a wonderful sunrise at Machu Picchu. You will walk a little from your hotel to take a bus that will take you on a 30-minute trip to the very entrance of the Inca citadel. You will reach there just before the sun rises and paints the city of the Incas in gold.
After being amazed at a unique beauty and taking your first pictures, our expert guide will take you on a 2-3 hour guided tour of the site. You will visit all the important parts of Machu Picchu and learn a lot from your guide. After the tour is over, you have a few more hours to explore on your own or climb Huayna Picchu if you have booked in advance. You will need up to 3 more hours to climb and experience more impressive views of the entire Inca city from the top of the Huayna Picchu mountain.
When you are ready to leave, it will be time to take the bus that will take down to Aguas Calientes. You will have time to pick up a restaurant to eat at before boarding the return train. At the time indicated on your ticket, you will board the train that will take you back to Ollantaytambo. Here your driver will be there to pick you up and take you back to your hotel in Cusco
We will pick you up from your hotel between 6:30 a.m. to 6:40 a.m. (pick-up time can be coordinated); In our tourist transport, and then we will travel for approximately 2 hours to the south, on the way we will pass through traditional villages and we will have an incredible view of the Peruvian Andes.
We will arrive at the town of Cusipata, where our restaurant awaits us, where we will enjoy a delicious buffet breakfast, it is time to take energy and then start the adventure.
We will arrive at the starting point, our guide will give you instructions and recommendations of the route to enjoy this fantastic experience, we will start the walk from Pampachiri at a height of 3,700 m 12139 f. An uphill walk of 1.30h awaits us to reach the famous Rainbow Mountain. Along the way, you will have the opportunity to enjoy an incredible view, glacial peaks, red mountains, rocky hills, traditional llamas and alpacas grazing throughout the valley. Once we reach the top, an impressive view of the majestic Vinincunca Mountain and the top of the Ausangate Glacier will amaze you. You will have enough time to take beautiful photo shots, our guide will tell you about the composition of these mountains and how they were striated in the rainbow of colors, then our descent will be around 2 hours, it is a downhill walk until we reach our transportation. You can rent a horse to help you get up, with an additional cost of direct payment to the settler.
We will go to the restaurant where you will have a deliciously fresh and hot lunch, it will be ready for us, and we will recover strength and have time to interact with the locals.
Then, we will say goodbye and board our transport to return to Cusco. We will arrive around 4:00 p.m. in the Imperial city, after a fantastic day.
Breakfast at the hotel. At the appropriate time, we will pick you up to transfer you to the airport to board your return flight, thus concluding our tour.
Quality and safety service
Accommodation
Cusco: Munay wasi, San Agustín Internacional, Casa Andina, Hotel Márquez, similar
Aguas calientes: Inti Punku Machupicchu hotel & Suites, Gringos Bills Boutique hotel, similar
Valle Sagrado: Inti Punku Machupicchu hotel & Suites, Hatun Samay, Gringos Bills Boutique hotel, Similar
Foods
Transportation
Permits and tickets
How to book the 5-day tour of Machu Picchu and Rainbow Mountain and the Sacred Valley with FLY CUSCO PERU?
In order to book the 5 day tour with us, we will need a deposit of $400 per person. Once we receive your deposit, we will send you a confirmation of your trip and the reservation form to complete. Here you have all the information that has to be filled in the form.
How long in advance should I make my reservation?
We recommend that you do this many months in advance. You must make the reservation at least 1 month in advance. Since the spaces to Machu Picchu are quickly exhausted.
Do I have to make a deposit to guarantee my reservation?
Yes, no reservation will be guaranteed unless you have made a payment of a deposit of 400 per person through our 2 payment methods mentioned in our Book Now form. Important: None of the requested deposits include transaction fees.
What about the outstanding balance?
The outstanding balance can be given in cash after settling in your hotel in Cusco, it can be in dollars or soles, and if you prefer to use PayPal or payment link (a service fee of 6% applies). Also, you can pay us only by Visa credit card at our payment machine (POS) (5% service fee applies). Let us know which of the payment methods is your preference.
NOTE: Payment must be made the day of your arrival in Cusco.
The tour must be paid in full no later than 7:00 pm on the day of your arrival (usually after the briefing).
What is the best time to do the excursion?
Peru is a very large country with many different climates, for that reason it would be very difficult to define a good time to visit different places. However, we consider that the best season is from April to December. From January to May is the rainy season, this does not mean that it is a bad time to travel.
Where will the information session take place?
Our representative will meet you at the Cusco airport, while we take you to your hotel we will give you an overview of what you can expect on this 5-day tour. You could also do it at our office located on Calle Portal de panes, office 201 (second floor). Plaza de armas de cusco.
What do I have to bring?
What to bring: Well-charged cameras, sunglasses, comfortable clothes and shoes, hat, sunscreen, repellent, extra power battery, jacket, small backpack with enough clothes to spend the night.
Can I store my luggage when I travel to Machu Picchu?
Of course! During the trip to Machu Picchu, you can leave or store the things that you will not take to Machu Picchu in the hotel where you are staying. Most of these establishments have warehouses where they will store your things (at no extra cost). This day take a small backpack or suitcase with enough clothes to spend the night in Aguas Calientes.
PRICE: US$ 650 per person
PRE-PAYMENT: US$ 400 per person
BALANCE: US$ 250 (commonly paid in Cusco after settling in the hotel upon arrival the first day after we pick you up at the airport)
Please note that PayPal charges a 5% fee, which we ask the customer to cover as it is due to the use of their service. This tax is for online deposits only.
This small group tour is guaranteed to operate with only two guests.
We like to think that we do tours a little differently than our competitors. We stand by our clients and guarantee that we comply 100% with our prices and our departure dates on all our trips.
Hotel update:
The three-star hotel included in our tour is chosen and selected to perfection in terms of quality of service, style, infrastructure and details in the interiors of each room. This will depend a lot on the anticipated date of your reservation according to the availability of the hotels. There are many higher category hotels for which we offer you the option to upgrade to a 4 or 5 star hotel category for a better experience.
You can access this service for an additional payment by sending us a message through the button
Huayna Picchu Mountain:
Huayna Picchu is the mountain that is next to Machu Picchu. It’s a 45 minute hike to the top. Note that going back down is quite steep. So if you have a fear of heights, this may not be a hike you enjoy. You would do this after your Machu Picchu tour and there is an additional fee. Arrangements must be made at least a month or two in advance due to popularity.
You can access this service for an additional payment of US$ 60.00 per person.
ESSENTIAL; MACHU PICCHU, SACRED VALLEY, AND RAINBOW MOUNTAIN
5D & 4N
US$650 per Person
Important: After making the payment, please contact us to register your purchase on our website.
