Cusco Machu Picchu Tour
Duration: 6 days / 5 nights
• Service: Shared group, small group at Machu Picchu (min. 2 people); private option available
• Availability: Daily departures, subject to train, ticket, and hotel availability
• Start/End Point: Cusco (airport and hotel transfers included)
• Activity Level: Moderate to high (especially for Humantay and Vinicunca hikes)
• Climate: Variable – cold mountain mornings, temperate Cusco days, humid weather in Aguas Calientes
• Machu Picchu Circuit: Circuit 2 (assigned upon ticket purchase)
Important: The circuit and time are assigned by the Ministry of Culture; they cannot be chosen.
Live an unforgettable Andean adventure with this 6-day program combining culture, nature, and history. Explore Cusco’s ancient temples, discover the Sacred Valley, travel by train to Machu Picchu, and challenge yourself with two of Peru’s most breathtaking hikes: Humantay Lake and the Rainbow Mountain (Vinicunca).
A complete experience designed for adventurous travelers who want it all — comfort, organization, and the best local guidance by the cusco Trips team.
Highlights
• Pick-up from the airport and transfer to your hotel
• Afternoon City Tour (12:30–12:50 p.m.): visit the Cathedral, Qoricancha, and the Inca sites of Sacsayhuamán, Q’enqo, Puca Pucara, and Tambomachay
• End of tour around 6:00 p.m. at Cusco’s Main Square
• Morning pick-up from your hotel
• Visit Pisac (archaeological site and traditional market)
• Buffet lunch in Urubamba
• Guided tour of Ollantaytambo fortress
• Afternoon train to Aguas Calientes
• Overnight in Aguas Calientes
• Breakfast at your hotel
• Bus to Machu Picchu and guided tour (approx. 2 hours)
• Free time for exploration and photos
• Afternoon train back to Ollantaytambo
• Private transfer to your hotel in Cusco
• Early departure (3:30–4:00 a.m.) toward Soraypampa (3,900 m)
• Breakfast in Mollepata and start of the trek to Humantay Lake (4,200 m, 1.5 h approx.)
• Time for photos and offerings to nature
• Lunch and return to Cusco (arrival around 6:00 p.m.)
• Early departure (3:40–4:30 a.m.) toward Cusipata
• Breakfast stop and hike (1–1.5 h each way) to the summit of Rainbow Mountain (5,000 m)
• Lunch and return to Cusco (arrival around 5:00 p.m.)
• Breakfast and transfer to the airport or your next destination
• Airport–hotel–airport transfers
• Guided City Tour in Cusco (group)
• Sacred Valley Tour: Pisac, Ollantaytambo + buffet lunch
• Machu Picchu guided visit (small group, up to 10 people)
• Round-trip train tickets (Expedition or Voyager)
• Bus Aguas Calientes–Machu Picchu–Aguas Calientes
• Excursion to Humantay Lake (group service)
• Excursion to Rainbow Mountain (group service)
• Transfers and assistance from Willka Travel
• Optional accommodation available
• Meals not specified
• Entrance fees: Cathedral (S/40), Qoricancha (S/20), Tourist Ticket (S/130)
• Entrance to Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu Mountain (US$75, pre-booking required)
• Tips
• Personal expenses
• Bring original passport or ID
• Max backpack size for Machu Picchu: 40 × 35 × 20 cm
• Wear layered clothing, hiking shoes, and bring sun protection and rain gear
• Acclimatize in Cusco before high-altitude hikes
• Carry cash (soles) for snacks, entrances, and tips
• Book early to ensure availability of trains, tickets, and hotels
Changes to names, dates, or schedules depend on official availability and regulations.
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