2 daysPrivate Tour Discover Machu Picchu in 5 days and 4 nights
Length
5 days
Itinerary
5 days planned
Group
Private
Guides
English, Spanish
Overview
Embark on an unforgettable 5-day adventure through the heart of Peru, where you will discover from historic Cusco and the mystical Sacred Valley to the iconic Machu Picchu, the serene Humantay Lagoon and the vibrant Mountain of 7 Colors. This exclusive tour offers you a deep immersion in the cultural, historical and natural wealth of the country, with prestigious accommodations, restaurants selected to complement each experience and the promise of a trip full of discoveries and unique moments. Choosing us means opting for an authentic experience, carefully curated and respectful of local communities, designed for travelers looking for more than just a trip: a personal transformation through the beauty and spirit of Peru.
Day by day itinerary
1City tour in the city of Cusco - Half Day⌄
This day we pick you up from the Cusco airport at the time of your arrival and transfer you to the hotel, in the afternoon we take the City tour Starting with the Cusco cathedral full of history and works of art Peru is home to the headquarters of the Diocese Cuzco It was built in 1560 on the Inca palace of Huiracocha.
Continuing our tour we will go to one of the most important places in Cusco, the Temple of the Sun Qoricancha, which was the religious center of Cusco during the time of the Inca Empire.
We will also visit the impressive fortress of Sacsayhuaman, which is strategically built on a hill from where you can see all of Cusco. It is famous for its enormous carved stones.
Then we will visit Qenqo, which is located four kilometers northeast of the city of Cusco, and has the archaeological groups of Q'enqo Grande and Q'enqo Chico.
It is located about 8 kms. North of Cusco and very close to the ruins of Puka Pukara is an archaeological site that was dedicated to the worship of water and so that the head of the Inca Empire could rest.
Immediately we will visit our last stopping point and then return to the city of Cusco, Puka Pukara means “red fortress” because the limestone stones with which it is built have acquired the reddish color of the terrain, which is very abundant in iron. It is alleged that it had the function of protecting Tambomachay, an important palace in the Inca era.
Overnight: After the tour of the tourist circuit we will drop you off at your hotel, Hotel Sonesta, Costa del Sol or similar.
2Tour to the sacred valley of the Incas with connection to Machu Picchu⌄
This early day we will pick you up from your hotel to visit the first point Chinchero Known as the city of the Rainbow, it is located 28 km northwest of the city of Cusco at 3,160 meters above sea level.
Next we will visit the town of Moray, the experimental agricultural platforms. It is believed that in Moray the Incas created their own micro-climate to be able to plant their products such as coca leaves, corn, among other products.
Ready for the next activity towards the picturesque town of Maras, district of the province of Urubamba, 52 km from the city, the most important salt mines in the region are located, being exploited since the Inca period and the viceregal period, where it was the first center. salt producer.
After having visited Maras we will go to Urubamba where we will have a buffet lunch, and then continue to the next visiting point.
Ollantaytambo, was a strategic religious and agricultural military center. The architectural setting is of exceptional interest due to the size, style and originality of its buildings, Ollanta is known as the only living Inca town. At the end of this tourist circuit, a trip to Aguas Calientes is made by tourist train.
After the guided tour at our last point Ollantaytambo, in the afternoon at approximately 4:36 pm Travel by train to Aguas Calientes town of Machu Picchu where our transfer is waiting to take you to the corresponding hotel.
Meals: Lunch: The buffet lunch is in the sacred valley of the Incas (Urubamba), it is included in the tourist package. · Breakfast: Buffet breakfast included in the Hotel.
Overnight: After the sightseeing tour we will leave you at the Casa Andina Hotel or similar.
3One-day tour to Machu Picchu⌄
In the morning we will pick you up from your hotel at 6:50 am, then we will go to the bus station with our guide. In 30 minutes he will take us to the Inca citadel where we will begin the guided tour of one of the Seven Wonders of the World Machu Picchu, we will visit the following (Circuits 1,2,3 or 4) After the visit to Machu Picchu in the afternoon, we take the tourist train to Ollantaytambo, where our transfer awaits us to take us to the city of Cusco and drop us off at the corresponding hotel.
Meals: Breakfast: Buffet breakfast included in the Hotel.
Overnight: After the tour of the tourist circuit we will drop you off at your hotel, Hotel Sonesta, Costa del Sol or similar.
4Humantay Lagoon one day.⌄
The tour to Humantay Lagoon begins at 5:00 am. With the pick up from your hotel, we will leave the city of Cusco towards Mollepata, here we will have time for breakfast, then we will continue with the trip for 1 hour until we reach the community of Soraypampa, from this point we will begin our walk to reach the Humantay Lagoon that will take us 1:30 hrs. After the view of the Lagoon, return to the community of Mollepata to have a delicious buffet lunch, then we return to the city of Cusco where you can spend the night in your corresponding stay.
Meals: Breakfast: Breakfast is a semi buffet included with our Travel agency in the town of Mollepata. · Lunch: Lunch is a semi buffet included with our Travel agency in the town of Mollepata.
Overnight: After the tour of the tourist circuit we will drop you off at your hotel, Hotel Sonesta, Costa del Sol or similar.
5Tour to the Mountain of 7 colors.⌄
The tour to the Mountain of Colors begins at 4:30 am. We will pick you up from your hotel in Cusco to make the trip to Cusipata, where we will have breakfast prepared by our chef. After breakfast, we will continue in our tourist transportation for approximately one hour to the end of Chillihuani district of Cusipata. Place where we will begin the walk. to La Montaña de Colores for 1:30 hrs. to 2hrs. approximately up to the Vinicunca mountain. After the mountain view, return to Cusipata for lunch then return to the city of Cusco, we will drop you off at your corresponding hotel.
Meals: Breakfast: Breakfast is semi buffet included by our company. · Lunch: Lunch is a semi buffet included with our travel agency.
Overnight: After the tour of the tourist circuit we will drop you off at your hotel, Hotel Sonesta, Costa del Sol or similar.
What's included
- ✓Oxygen
- ✓Professional guide
- ✓First aid kit
- ✓Lunch
- ✓Air-conditioned vehicle
- ✓Breakfast
- ✓Walking sticks
- ✓Tourist Ticket
- ✓Pick up from the hotel for the tour
Not included
- ✕Food not mentioned in the itinerary
Good to know
Cancellation: All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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