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Best of Peru in 6 days: Cusco, Machu Picchu and Lake Titicaca

About this experience

Visit the best of Peru on this 6-day tour from Cusco. Discover the best of the Sacred Valley of the Incas, visiting Chinchero, Moray, the stunning Salineras de Maras and the historic town of Ollantaytambo.
Enjoy a guided tour of the majestic citadel of Machu Picchu, marvel at its history, architecture and unparalleled energy.
Continue your journey to the Andean highlands to discover the imposing Lake Titicaca, the highest navigable lake in the world. Navigate its crystal clear waters and visit the floating islands of Uros and picturesque Taquile Island, where ancient traditions still endure.

• Tour the most emblematic places of Cusco and Lake Titicaca in Puno.
• Explore Machu Picchu, one of the Seven Wonders of the World, with a guide in your language.
• Enjoy five nights accommodation with daily breakfast.
• Transfers and transportation with door-to-door service at each destination.
• Quality service guarantee throughout the tour.

At a glance

  • Duration: 144 hr

Choose your tour option

Select a date and travellers to compare current prices and departure times.

3 STARS HOTEL & OBSERVATORY
3 star hotel: 5 nights hotel, including breakfast.
Duration: 6 days
Train Vistadome Observatory: Viewdome Observatory 360° balcony with panoramic windows outbound, and panoramic train on the way back.
Solo traveler: Single room (with private bathroom)
Pickup included
5 STARS HOTEL & OBSERVATORY
5 star hotel: 5 nights hotel, including breakfast.
Duration: 6 days
Train Vistadome Observatory: Viewdome Observatory 360° balcony with panoramic windows outbound, and panoramic train on the way back.
Solo traveler: Single room (with private bathroom)
Pickup included
2 STARS HOTEL & OBSERVATORY
2 star hotel: 5 nights hotel, including breakfast.
Duration: 6 days
Train Vistadome Observatory: Viewdome Observatory 360° balcony with panoramic windows outbound, and panoramic train on the way back.
Solo traveler: Single room (with private bathroom)
Pickup included
3 STARS HOTEL & ECONOMY TRAIN
3 star hotel: 5 nights hotel, including breakfast.
Ticket to Machu Pichu

Duration: 6 days
Economy train: One-way economy train to Machu Picchu and return economy train
Solo traveler: Single room (with private bathroom)
Pickup included
5 STARS HOTEL & ECONOMY TRAIN
5 star hotel :: 5 nights hotel, including breakfast
Duration: 6 days
Economy train: One-way economy train to Machu Picchu and return economy train
Solo traveler: Single room (with private bathroom)
Pickup included
4 STARS HOTEL & ECONOMY TRAIN
4 star hotel: 5 nights hotel, including breakfast.
Duration: 6 days
Economy train: One-way economy train to Machu Picchu and return economy train
Solo traveler: Single room (with private bathroom)
Pickup included
4 STARS HOTEL & OBSERVATORY
4 star hotel
Duration: 6 days
Train Vistadome Observatory: Viewdome Observatory 360° balcony with panoramic windows outbound, and panoramic train on the way back.
Solo traveler: Single room (with private bathroom)
Pickup included
2 STARS HOTEL & ECONOMY TRAIN
2 star hotel: 5 nights hotel, including breakfast.
Duration: 6 days
Economy train: One-way economy train to Machu Picchu and return economy train
Pickup included

Plan your experience

Time on the tour144 hr
Getting therePickup offeredSee pickup details
Guide languagesEnglish (live guide), Spanish (live guide)

Set aside 144 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.

Compare the available options before choosing: their itinerary, inclusions and pickup arrangements can differ. Check the price for your date and whole group.

Before you go

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • IMPORTANT. The Machu Picchu authority requests: full name, passport number, date of birth and nationality, to issue the entry. At the time of booking please provide these details correctly as shown on your passport.
  • What to wear: sunglasses, comfortable clothing and footwear, hat, sunscreen, insect repellent, water bottle, external battery, jacket, small backpack with enough clothes to stay overnight. Waterproof clothing in rainy season (December-March).

Local guides to help you plan

Machu Picchu Day Trip From Cusco

A Machu Picchu day trip from Cusco is possible, but it requires advance entry tickets, carefully matched transport, and a very early start. Use this practical guide to choose a circuit, build a realistic schedule, compar

Machu Picchu Train From Cusco Guide

Plan the Machu Picchu train from Cusco with clear advice on bimodal routes, entry tickets, train classes, timings, baggage, and booking order.

What is included

  • Guided tour of Lake Titicaca Floating Island of the Auros and Taquile
  • Entrance ticket to Machu Picchu Citadel (Circuit 2)
  • Transfer to Juliaca Airport (JUL) upon request
  • Bus ticket up and down Aguas calientes – Machu Picchu – Aguas calientes
  • 05 night accommodation in 2, 3, 4 or 5 star hotel according to your choice
  • Lunch
  • Guided bus tour from Cusco to Puno with tickets and drinks on board
  • Breakfast
  • Train ticket (select your train class) Ollantaytambo – Aguas Calientes – Ollantaytambo
  • Traveler only, Includes private room
  • Pick-up at Cusco airport 24/7, coordinated according to the arrival of your flight
  • All transfers during the 6 days, pick up and drop off at your hotel

Not included

  • Ticket to the Sacred Valley
  • Meals not declared
  • Personal expenses
  • Tips (optional)
  • Solo traveler (single room) extra payment of US$100 in 2 star hotel
  • Solo traveler (single room) extra payment of US$250 at 3-star hotel
  • Solo traveler (single room) extra payment of US$380 at 4-star hotel
  • Solo traveler (single room) extra payment of US$1250 at 5-star hotel

Itinerary and highlights

See the overview, available options and booking details for the experience schedule.

Meeting and pickup information

  • After booking, the operator will contact you to coordinate the pick-up time. For transfers from Cusco airport, we offer flexible service available between 4:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. We also pick up from hotels, houses or apartments located in the city center, in case you arrive days earlier in Cusco

Languages and tickets

  • English — Guide
  • Spanish — Guide
  • Mobile Only

Tour operator

  • FLY CUSCO Perú Travel Agency

Meeting points and locations

Accessibility and practical details

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • IMPORTANT. The Machu Picchu authority requests: full name, passport number, date of birth and nationality, to issue the entry. At the time of booking please provide these details correctly as shown on your passport.
  • ABOUT YOUR ARRIVAL IN CUSCO AND BRIEFING : Upon arrival in Cusco, a representative of FLY CUSCO PERU will greet you cordially at the airport with a sign in your name. During the transfer or upon arrival at your hotel, your guide will give you a detailed presentation of the itinerary, using a step-by-step map to explain the scheduled activities and review together the most important details of your trip.
  • Tickets for Machu Picchu will be allocated subject to availability at time of booking. The first option will be Circuit 2 (we recommend booking at least 2 to 3 months in advance). In the event that Circuit 2 tickets are sold out, Circuit 1 or Circuit 3 will be assigned as an alternative
  • What to wear: sunglasses, comfortable clothing and footwear, hat, sunscreen, insect repellent, water bottle, external battery, jacket, small backpack with enough clothes to stay overnight. Waterproof clothing in rainy season (December-March).
  • 2 star hotels: Cusco : Casa Montes Pardos, Quechua Hotel Cusco or similar Aguas Calientes : Pisonay Mapi Hotel Boutique, Hotel Raices Machupicchu or similar Puno : Pukantu Hostel, Hotel Margarita or similar.
  • 3 star hotels: Cusco : Munay Wasi Inn , San Agustin International, Casa Andina, Hotel Marquez or similar Aguas Calientes : Inti Punku Machu Picchu Hotel and suites, Jaya Machu Picchu, Gringo Bills or similar Puno : Casa Andina, Intiqa hotel, Tierra vivo or similar
  • 4 star hotels: Cusco : Sonesta hotel, Novotel, Hilton Garden Inn , Xima hotel or similar Aguas Calientes : El Mapi by InkaTerra , Tierra Viva Machu Picchu , Taypikala Machu Picchu or similar Puno : Sonesta inn del Inca Puno, Casa Andina Premium, Jose Antonio Puno or similar
  • 5-star hotels: Cusco : JW Marriott El Convento, A Belmond Hotel, Palacio del Inka or similar Aguas Calientes : Inkaterra Machu Picchu Pueblo Hotel, Sumaq Machu Picchu Hotel or similar Puno : GHL Lake titicaca or similar

Cancellation policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

Questions about this experience

How long is this experience?
The supplier lists a duration of 144 hr. Check your chosen tour option for its specific itinerary.
What are the pickup arrangements?
After booking, the operator will contact you to coordinate the pick-up time.

For transfers from Cusco airport, we offer flexible service available between 4:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m.

We also pick up from hotels, houses or apartments located in the city center, in case you arrive days earlier in Cusco
Which guide languages are listed?
English (live guide), Spanish (live guide).
What ticket format is listed?
Mobile ticket.
What ticket age bands are listed?
Child tickets: age 3–10; Youth tickets: age 11–17; Adult tickets: age 18+. Check the practical details for participation requirements.
What accessibility information is provided?
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
What is the cancellation policy?
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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