5 Days Machu Picchu & Cusco Classic, Cusco

About this activity

This 5-day Machu Picchu package will leave you in awe of the enchanting imperial city and its impressive Inca architecture. Absolutely every place you visit will exude cultural richness. Start with a city tour in Cusco and discover important attractions such as Qoricancha, a sacred place for the Incas where the cult of the Sun god took place, which will surprise us with its walls joined together with such precision and the extraordinary fortress of Sacsayhuamán. Also explore the Sacred Valley, the Inca jewel of Pisaq and Ollantaytambo, with its stone streets that preserve Inca architecture. Finally, take a tour to Machu Picchu, one of the wonders of the world. Without a doubt, a short trip that will leave us with great memories.

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At a glance

Duration: 5 days
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 10 people
People per booking: 1–10
Guide: Portuguese, English, Spanish
Operated by: Peru Grand Travel

Ages: Adults (5–80 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Airport Transfer – Hotel Cusco (Private)
Included: Train station transfer – Hotel Cusco
Included: Professional Guide (Royal Class)
Included: 01 night in accommodation in Aguas Calientes with breakfast
Included: Guided tour of Machu Picchu
Included: Cusco City Tour: transportation, guide and tickets
Included: Sacred Valley Tour: transportation, guide, entrance fees and lunch
Included: Train Ollantaytambo – Águas Calientes - Ollantaytambo (EXPEDITION or INCARAIL)
Included: Bus ticket Aguas Calientes - Machu Picchu – Aguas Calientes
Included: 03 nights in accommodation in Cusco with breakfast

Not included

Not included: Foods and drinks not mentioned above
Not included: Personal expenses
Not included: Travel insurance
Not included: Airline tickets

Itinerary

Day 1 · Cusco

Cusco

Passing by

Transfer from the airport to the hotel in Cusco. Arrival reception with coca tea at the Hotel. Free day for acclimatization. The city of Cusco is located at an altitude of 3,399 meters.

Overnight in Cusco

Day 2 · City Tour in Cusco

Cusco Cathedral

30 min Admission included

On this day you will discover the best places in Cusco and its surroundings. We will start with the Cathedral located in the Plaza de Armas. It is the main church of the imperial city and was built over the palace of the Inca Wiracocha. The cathedral has more than 300 paintings from the Cusco art school.
Qorikancha

30 min Admission included

Next we will go to Qoricancha, which in the Quechua language means “golden temple”. First temple to be built by the Incas, which was formerly covered with large amounts of gold and silver.
Sacsayhuaman

45 min Admission included

We will leave the city of Cusco to visit the Saqsayhuaman complex, famous for its enormous lithic blocks weighing more than 150 tons. At the time of the Inca empire, it was considered the Temple of Lightning, “the god Illapa”.
Q'enqo

20 min Admission included

Next, we will visit the temple of Q’enqo, a place dedicated to Pacha Mama (Mother Earth) where you can see carved stone buildings.
Puka Pukara

20 min Admission included

After arriving at the impressive Inca fort Puka Pukara, which in the Quechua language means Red Fortress.
Tambomachay

30 min Admission included

Finally, we will arrive at Tambomachay, where we will see the sacred temple dedicated to the cult of water, which probably also served as a purification bath for the Inca rulers. At the end of the afternoon we will return to Cusco, where we will drop you off at your hotel or, if you prefer, at the Plaza de Armas.

Overnight in Cusco

Day 3 · Sacred Valley of the Incas

Pisac

45 min

On this day you will discover the wonderful Sacred Valley of the Incas. We will start the day by visiting the Pisaq archaeological complex located on top of a mountain. This wonderful place is made up of groups of terraces and architectural structures scattered across its slopes and high up on the mountain. A wonderful mix of landscape and buildings.
Pisac Market

40 min Admission included

Next we will go to the crafts market where you can appreciate a wide variety of works from ancient times.
Urubamba

one hour

We will pass through Urubamba where we will take a lunch break. We will taste typical Peruvian cuisine with a variety of dishes including salads, soups, hot dishes, the famous ceviche and delicious desserts.
Archaeological Park Ollantaytambo

30 min Admission included

After lunch, we will visit the architectural complex of Ollatantaytambo, a living settlement built to guard the entrance to this part of the valley and protect it against possible invaders. We will have the opportunity to walk through its streets and get a clearer idea of what this military, religious and cultural center was like during the Inca Empire.
Ollantaytambo

2 hours

After the visit, we will board the train towards Aguas Calientes. Upon your arrival, the hotel representative will be waiting to take you to your hotel.

Overnight in Aguas Calientes.

Day 4 · Machu Picchu - Cusco

Machupicchu

3 hours Admission included

Early in the morning, your guide will stop by your hotel, so we can head to the bus station. We will continue on a journey of approximately 30 minutes until we reach the citadel of Machu Picchu where we will pass through the control gate and then begin our guided tour, getting to know the main places such as the Main Square, the Circular Tower, the Sacred Solar Clock, the Royal Rooms , the Temple of the Three Windows, for around 2h30min. Afterwards, we will have free time to stroll around the citadel and have lunch in one of the many restaurants in Aguas Calientes or, if you prefer, at the Sanctuary Lodge Hotel (lunch not included in the program).

In the afternoon we will take the train back to Cusco, where upon arrival, our transport will be there to transport you to your hotel.

Overnight in Cusco.

Day 5 · Hotel - Airport

Cusco

Passing by

Transfer hotel-airport in Cusco. End of our services.

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

Estancia San Pedro Hotel
Kaaro House Cusco
Magnolia Andina Hotel
Hotel Piedmont
Hostal Sol Imperial
Yuyay Apartaments Cusco
New Day Hotel
Hotel Inka Palace Huayna Ccapac Cusco
Sol Andino
Inkarri Guesthouse
Ayenda San Cristobal Premium
Luna De Oro Hotel

and 304 more pickup points

Cancellation

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Good to know

Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Options

Economic

3-star hotels (Superior): - Cusco (Sacha / Inca Wasi / Suenos del Inka) - Aguas Calientes (Mapi Seven / Sacred Stone Boutique)

Pickup included
First

4 star hotels: Cusco (San Agustin Plaza / Casa Andina Standard), Aguas Calientes (Tierra Viva / Taypikala Boutique)

Pickup included
Tourist

4-star hotels (Standard): Cusco (Hotel Ruinas / San Agustin Internacional), Aguas Calientes (Inti Punku Machupicchu Hotel & Suites)

Pickup included