About this experience
Discover on this five-day tour why the Incas made the Sacred Valley the center of their empire. Get to know the main attractions of the city of Cusco and the valley, from impressive archaeological sites to Andean landscapes that will leave you breathless at the foot of peaks covered in white snow. And let yourself be captivated by the imposing Machu Picchu and its incomparable mystique.
• Explore the highlights of Cusco and Machu Picchu on this 5-day tour.
• Watch the sunrise over the famous Machu Picchu and learn about the Incas.
• Breakfast and hotel accommodation included.
• Comfortable roundtrip transportation by bus and train.
At a glance
- Duration: 120 hr
Plan your experience
Set aside 120 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.
Before you go
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Local guides to help you plan
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Machu Picchu Train From Cusco Guide
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What is included
- Water bottles
- Round trip tourist class train ticket (Ollantaytambo – Aguas Calientes – Ollantaytambo)
- Maras-Moray and Salt mines guided tour
- Personalized assistance before and after booking
- Sacred valley of the Incas Pisac and Ollantaytambo guided tour
- Breakfast
- Hotel pick up to commence your guided tours
- Entrance to the sacred valley Pisac and Ollantaytambo
- Guided tour in Machu Picchu
- Bus tickets up and down (Aguas Calientes – Machu Picchu – Aguas Calientes)
- Pick up at the Cusco airport and transfer to your hotel on day 1
- Entrance ticket to the salt mines
- All transfers through this trip program (Guaranteed)
- Entrance ticket to Machu Picchu
- 4 nights at 3 star hotels, Casa Andina Classic or Similar standard
Not included
- International and domestic flights
- Optional on Day 3: Hot springs entrance fees (15 soles or 5$)
- Extra night hotel accommodations
- Tips (optional)
Itinerary and highlights
See the overview, available options and booking details for the experience schedule.
Meeting and pickup information
- We pick up all travelers at hotels, houses, apartments, hostels and the Cusco airport
Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- Spanish — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- FLY CUSCO Perú Travel Agency
Meeting points and locations
Accessibility and practical details
- 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
Cancellation policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
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