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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$1100
Cusco/Cusco
Start / End:
Adventure / Cultural
Travel Style:
Hotel
Accommodation:
Moderate / Challenging / Climb
Activity Level:
2/10
Group Size:
Cusco/Cusco
Start / End:
Adventure / Cultural
Travel Style:
Hotel
Accommodation:
Moderate / Challenging / Climb
Activity Level:
2/10
Group Size:
Cusco, Machu Picchu is a very visited destination for its cultural richness that is reflected in its history, archeology and traditions that are the heritage of a great culture such as the Incas. In addition, thanks to the geography, Cusco allows you to enjoy very varied landscapes and also be able to carry out unique adventure activities. This 5-day package from the moment you arrive at the Cusco airport is the perfect fit for people who have adrenaline running through their bodies and would like to face new challenges.
To sleep in Skylodge, people must climb 400 mt. via Ferrata or walk an intrepid path through zip lines. A night in this place will make your dreams come true, this package combines a visit to the impressive salt mines and the Inca agricultural laboratory and a panoramic train ride to Machu Picchu
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.
After breakfast at your hotel in Cusco. We pick you up at 7:45 am then we will go out to visit part of the beautiful Sacred Valley of the Incas, its beautiful views, its people, the craft markets and the incredible archaeological centers make this tour an unforgettable place.
First, we will go to Moray without first making an optional stop in the town of Chinchero, here you will have the opportunity to have contact with the local people, and you will see how they live, and how they work in textiles. Here they still preserve the Inca culture, they dye their clothes with natural colors using plants, insects, etc. You can also buy a gift if you wish
Soon we will be on the road again and we will take our transport to Moray. You will surely be amazed by the unique formation of the place that many compare to an amphitheater or even something alien. However, it was actually a gigantic Inca agricultural laboratory. Your guide will fill you in on the history of the site, and you’ll have plenty of time to explore and take some photos.
the Maras salt flats are located very close and often are combined with a trip to Moray. It is only another 3km away and will surprise you once again with views that you have probably never seen before. The place has been producing salt since ancient times and there are more than 3,000 salt pools that are filled daily with groundwater. You will have at your disposal a surreal landscape to take the most incredible photographs with the salt flats in the foreground. Then we will enter further into the sacred valley until we reach Urubamba for our lunch.
After our lunch in Urubamba, we will take you to the base of the climbing capsules, and receive instructions and climbing equipment. Together with your expert climbing guide. start this great adventure
You will reach the top, get ready for a gourmet dinner and then rest under the stars.
After a delicious breakfast with an incredible view of the sacred valley, the descent begins, which is done by rappelling 100 meters high, thus completing the Via Ferrata or the 5 lines that complete the zipline adventure. Upon arrival at the base we will take you to the train station located in this same town and we will board the 360° Vistadome class train with panoramic windows, which 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 its small streets.
We will wake you up very early so that you can enjoy your breakfast without rushing at 6:00 am. In this way, we can board one of the first buses that leave for Machu Picchu. This means that you will beat the big crowds and be able to enjoy the complex in peace as the sun rises and casts a stunning orange glow on the massive stones. (Optional, you will have to get up early to see the sunrise in Machu Picchu or continue resting a little more).
Along with your guide, board the bus for a 30-minute tour before arriving at the entrance gate of Machu Picchu. Feel the powerful energy of this fantastic archaeological site as soon as you enter. You will feel the happiness of observing how the golden light of the sun gradually covers all the corners of Machu Picchu. Discover all its secrets and mysteries during a guided tour where you will also learn a lot about its history and the local flora and fauna. Our guide will take you for 2 hours through the most significant areas and then you will have some free time to explore Machu Picchu on your own. After having finished visiting Machu Picchu we will descend to Aguas Calientes.
In Aguas Calientes, you will find a place to have lunch and then you will board the train to Ollantaytambo. From there, you will travel to Cusco in our private transportation. We will leave you at the door of your accommodation in Cusco.
After breakfast, at the indicated time of your flight, we will pick you up from your hotel and take you to the Cusco airport.
Quality and safety service
Accommodation
Cusco: Munay wasi, San Agustín Internacional, Casa Andina, Hotel Márquez, similar
Valle Sagrado: Skylodge
Aguas calientes: 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 the Skylodge with FLY CUSCO PERU?
In order to book the 5 day tour with us, we will need a deposit of $900 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 3 months in advance. Since the spaces in the Sky Lodge fill up fast.
Do I have to make a deposit to guarantee my reservation?
Yes, no reservation will be guaranteed unless you have made a deposit payment of 900 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. If you dare to travel in the rainy season you will be able to see something different from other days.
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 and Sky Lodge?
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$ 1100 per person
PRE-PAYMENT: 100% per person
All fees and charges are included
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.
After breakfast at your hotel in Cusco. We pick you up at 7:45 am then we will go out to visit part of the beautiful Sacred Valley of the Incas, its beautiful views, its people, the craft markets and the incredible archaeological centers make this tour an unforgettable place.
First, we will go to Moray without first making an optional stop in the town of Chinchero, here you will have the opportunity to have contact with the local people, and you will see how they live, and how they work in textiles. Here they still preserve the Inca culture, they dye their clothes with natural colors using plants, insects, etc. You can also buy a gift if you wish
Soon we will be on the road again and we will take our transport to Moray. You will surely be amazed by the unique formation of the place that many compare to an amphitheater or even something alien. However, it was actually a gigantic Inca agricultural laboratory. Your guide will fill you in on the history of the site, and you’ll have plenty of time to explore and take some photos.
the Maras salt flats are located very close and often are combined with a trip to Moray. It is only another 3km away and will surprise you once again with views that you have probably never seen before. The place has been producing salt since ancient times and there are more than 3,000 salt pools that are filled daily with groundwater. You will have at your disposal a surreal landscape to take the most incredible photographs with the salt flats in the foreground. Then we will enter further into the sacred valley until we reach Urubamba for our lunch.
After our lunch in Urubamba, we will take you to the base of the climbing capsules, and receive instructions and climbing equipment. Together with your expert climbing guide. start this great adventure
You will reach the top, get ready for a gourmet dinner and then rest under the stars.
After a delicious breakfast with an incredible view of the sacred valley, the descent begins, which is done by rappelling 100 meters high, thus completing the Via Ferrata or the 5 lines that complete the zipline adventure. Upon arrival at the base we will take you to the train station located in this same town and we will board the 360° Vistadome class train with panoramic windows, which 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 its small streets.
We will wake you up very early so that you can enjoy your breakfast without rushing at 6:00 am. In this way, we can board one of the first buses that leave for Machu Picchu. This means that you will beat the big crowds and be able to enjoy the complex in peace as the sun rises and casts a stunning orange glow on the massive stones. (Optional, you will have to get up early to see the sunrise in Machu Picchu or continue resting a little more).
Along with your guide, board the bus for a 30-minute tour before arriving at the entrance gate of Machu Picchu. Feel the powerful energy of this fantastic archaeological site as soon as you enter. You will feel the happiness of observing how the golden light of the sun gradually covers all the corners of Machu Picchu. Discover all its secrets and mysteries during a guided tour where you will also learn a lot about its history and the local flora and fauna. Our guide will take you for 2 hours through the most significant areas and then you will have some free time to explore Machu Picchu on your own. After having finished visiting Machu Picchu we will descend to Aguas Calientes.
In Aguas Calientes, you will find a place to have lunch and then you will board the train to Ollantaytambo. From there, you will travel to Cusco in our private transportation. We will leave you at the door of your accommodation in Cusco.
After breakfast, at the indicated time of your flight, we will pick you up from your hotel and take you to the Cusco airport.
Quality and safety service
Accommodation
Cusco: Munay wasi, San Agustín Internacional, Casa Andina, Hotel Márquez, similar
Valle Sagrado: Skylodge
Aguas calientes: 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 the Skylodge with FLY CUSCO PERU?
In order to book the 5 day tour with us, we will need a deposit of $900 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 3 months in advance. Since the spaces in the Sky Lodge fill up fast.
Do I have to make a deposit to guarantee my reservation?
Yes, no reservation will be guaranteed unless you have made a deposit payment of 900 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. If you dare to travel in the rainy season you will be able to see something different from other days.
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 and Sky Lodge?
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$ 1100 per person
PRE-PAYMENT: 100% per person
All fees and charges are included
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.
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Our 2-day tour of the Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu with Fly Cusco Peru was an experience that exceeded all our expectations...
Travel as I want
October 08, 2023
Very good service and attention. Impeccable and very comfortable logistics. The company's guide was very knowledgeable and allowed me to observe many things that I would have missed if I had not gone with him...
David G
October 04, 2023
This experience has been unmatched, the service they gave us was more than great and professional and the guides, not to mention super good and professional, I always recommend this place, pure life!!...
Natho F
September 25, 2023
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