Machu Picchu 5-Day tour with, Cusco, Sacred Valley, Humantay Lake & Rainbow Mountain

Itinerary 

  Day 1: Cusco City Tour

Embark is one of the most important cultural and archaeological adventure of the city, combined of Inca and colonial architecture, which has as a starting point in your hotel in Cusco, during the tour we will stop at the main square, San Pedro Market and archaeological centers such as Sacsayhuaman, Qenqo.

Overnight in Cusco

  Day 2: Sacred Valley 

The Sacred Valley tour starts at 6:50 am, it is a memorable experience where we will tour some of the most important and beautiful sites of the Sacred Valley, such as: Chincheros, a town of Inca and colonial legacy. We will enjoy a traditional weaving demonstration where local weavers exhibit ancient dyeing and weaving techniques. Moray, a unique archaeological site where the Incas experimented with different microclimates for agriculture. Salt mines of Maras: thousands of salt wells that are still exploited by local families. Ollantaytambo: A living Inca village that is still inhabited and finally we will visit a local house where chicha is prepared from fermented corn, an authentic experience that connects you with the Andean culture.

Return to Cusco or you can continue your journey to Aguas Calientes, from where you will visit Machu Picchu the next day.

Meals: Lunch included
Overnight in Cusco or Aguas Calientes

  Day 3: Machu Picchu

You will visit the famous Sacred City of the Incas, the crystal city of the Inca civilization.

Our tour starts very early in the morning to take the first bus to Machu Picchu, once at the entrance of Machu Picchu, our guide will take you through the majestic Inca citadel during a tour of approximately 3 hours. You will visit the highlights of Machu Picchu in 3 hours. In addition, you will have time to explore on your own, take pictures and enjoy the incredible views of the mountainous landscape.

After finishing the tour, you will take the bus back to Aguas Calientes. There you can relax, walk around the village, visit local handicraft shops or enjoy lunch at one of the local restaurants.

Finally you will board the train back to Ollantaytambo. Once you arrive at Ollantaytambo train station, our representative will be waiting for you to take you back to your hotel in Cusco.

Overnight in Cusco

  Day 4: Humantay Lake

Our adventure starts very early in the morning from Cusco to the starting point of the hike to Lake Humantay, our trip in our private van lasts approximately 3 hours. The hike is moderately challenging and lasts approximately 1.5 to 2 hours (option to rent horses)

You will enjoy breathtaking views without the crowds of the turquoise lake surrounded by the snow-capped Humantay.

Meals: Breakfast and lunch included
Overnight in Cusco

Day 5: Rainbow Mountain

Enjoy your last day of your expedition in the Andes with a guided visit to the Rainbow Mountain. Our trip starts very early in the morning from Cusco, the drive in our private van can take around 3 hours to the start of the trek. The hike is challenging due to the altitude and elevation, and usually takes between 1.5 and 2 hours, you also have the option of renting horses.

You will enjoy the breathtaking views without the crowds and take memorable photos of the rainbow mountain.

Meals: Breakfast and lunch included

Included/Not Included

Included

Transfers: Airport transfers with our staff accompanying you

Professional guides: Fluent English speaking licensed local guide

Transportation: Transportation is included in the entire journey, both bus and train, from the point of departure to the point of return. If you have any suggestions or preference for a train service, please let us know. Additionally, your round trip bus ticket from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu will be included.

 Train tickets: The train tickets are in regular expeditions tourist class round trip, if you are interested in upgranding to the vistadome train, it will be $75 one way and $125 round trip.

Meals: Meals as indicated in the itinerary above (vegetarian and vegan options available)

Entrance tickets: Entrance to Machu Picchu are included in this tour.

First aid: Our team is trained in first aid. In case of emergency we follow an emergency plan to provide the fastest possible attention.

Extras: Trekking pole, first aid kit and oxygen for the hikes

Not Included

Meals: no meals on day 1, no breakfast on day 2

Entrance tickets: entrace tickets for Cusco, Sacred Valley, Humantay Lake & rainbow Mountain (in total aprox. S/ 205 or USD $55)

Hotels:. Contact us if you’d like us to include them for you.

 Tips: Tips are always welcome, and should be based on your travel satisfaction (not mandatory).

Travel insurance: Travel insurance is recommended, but not mandatory. Normally many people get sick with altitude sickness, so we recommend adapting 1 day or 2 days before starting a trek.

Price

The 5-day Machu Picchu Tour is available only by group service (from 2 persons). Then, we need minimum 2 persons to open this service for you.

Small Group Tours

Only Tour starting at: USD$ 829 per person
3 Star Hotels: USD$ 1,069 per person
4 Star Hotels: USD$ 1,229 per person
5 Star Hotels: USD$ 1,829per person

Private Tours

Only Tour starting at: $ 999 per person
3 Star Hotels: $ 1,239 per person
4 Star Hotels: $ 1,399 per person
5 Star Hotels: $ 1.999 per person

 Student discount

The student discount applies only to people who present their valid UNIVERSITY CARD. Children under 17 years of age or younger. To grant the discount we need you to send us a copy of the university card. For children 17 and under, we need a passport copy for booking.

• Discount: $ 30 off per person

 Additional Items

• Huayna Picchu: $ 75 per person
• Vistadome Train (one way):  $ 75 per person
• Vistadome Train (round trip): $ 115 per person