Enigmatic Tours in Cusco & Machupicchu – 5N / 6D
Discover Cusco, Maras, Moray, the Sacred Valley, and Machu Picchu on this ultimate tour.
- 5 Nights / 6 Days
- Max 16 People
Immerse yourself in the heart of the Inca Empire. From the mysticism of the Andes to the breathtaking beauty of its sacred lakes and mountains, we have designed authentic experiences for you to connect with the history, culture, and most spectacular landscapes of Cusco.
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Discover Cusco, Maras, Moray, the Sacred Valley, and Machu Picchu on this ultimate tour.
5 Nights / 6 Days
Cusco
3,762 m s. n. m.
Moderate
The tour begins with your arrival and reception in Cusco for hotel check-in and acclimatization. The following days feature a comprehensive Cusco city tour visiting Qorikancha and Sacsayhuamán, followed by an excursion to Chinchero, Moray, and the Maras Salt Mines. You will then journey through the Sacred Valley to explore Pisac and Ollantaytambo before catching the train to Aguas Calientes. Finally, you will enjoy a 2.5-hour guided tour of the Machu Picchu citadel the next morning, concluding the trip with a smooth transfer back to the airport for your departure flight.
When you arrival in the City of Cusco our staff Peruvian Paths and Adventures will be waiting for you at the airport and then take you to your chosen hotel. At the hotel, you will be greeted with the typical coca tea for acclimatization. Our staff will help you check in and give you all the information and recommendations such as: Banks, Restaurants, Exchange Houses and others. Finally have a free afternoon to rest and acclimatize.
Optional: Presentation of typical Andean music and dances at the Qosqo Native Art Centre (6:30pm to 8.00pm) The entrance ticket is included in the package.
Accommodations: Hotel 3⭐⭐⭐ Economic (Hotel San Francisco Plaza, Rojas Inn, and others in the same category).
Accommodations: Hotel 3⭐⭐⭐ (Hotel San Agustin Internacional, Hotel Siete Ventanas, and others in the same category).
Accommodations: Hotel 4⭐⭐⭐⭐ (Hotel San Agustin El Dorado, Hotel Jose Antonio Cusco, and others in the same category).
Breakfast at the Hotel
After a delicious breakfast at the hotel we will pick you up at 8:00 a.m. we will take a bus to start the visit of the city of Cusco. The first stop we will do will be in the Main Square of Cusco or also known as Plaza de Armas, Continuing with the tour we will move to the Temple of Koricancha or Temple of the Sun, where we can appreciate the very fine work that the Incas performed on the stone. Then we will take our bus to leave the city of Cusco and visit the archaeological site Sacsayhuaman, where every year in June, the Sun Festival ‘Inti Raymi’ is held, in the Winter Solstice in the Hemisphere. It has a strategic location that offers a complete view of Cusco City to visitors. We will also appreciate the Archaeological Centers of Qenqo, Tambomachay and Pucapucara. Back to the City of Cusco approximately at 13:00p.m.
Accommodations: Hotel 3⭐⭐⭐ Economic (Hotel San Francisco Plaza, Rojas Inn, and others in the same category).
Accommodations: Hotel 3⭐⭐⭐ (Hotel San Agustin Internacional, Hotel Siete Ventanas, and others in the same category).
Accommodations: Hotel 4⭐⭐⭐⭐ (Hotel San Agustin El Dorado, Hotel Jose Antonio Cusco, and others in the same category).
Meals: Breakfast.
Breakfast at the Hotel
Pick up from your hotel at 8am and we will begin our tour to the northeast of the city of Cusco.
During our tour we will observe impressive landscapes such as: the snow peaked mountains of Salkantay and Veronica and the plains of Maras – where much of the food for our Cusco population comes from. First we will visit the Archaeological Centre of Chinchero and textil center, Archaeological Centre of Moray, this place is more known as a centre of experimentation and investigation of agricultural products in the Inca empire. They are circular terraces that measure 150 meters deep. Continuing with our tour we will visit the town of Maras, where you can appreciate the magnificent colonial architecture in the local constructions. Finally, we visit the salt mines (Salineras) where there are more than 3200 wells of Salt. The local people still continue to extract the same salt that the Incas extracted for human consumption.
At the end of the tour our transport will return to our hotel in Cusco.
Accommodations: Hotel 3⭐⭐⭐ Economic (Hotel San Francisco Plaza, Rojas Inn, and others in the same category).
Accommodations: Hotel 3⭐⭐⭐ (Hotel San Agustin Internacional, Hotel Siete Ventanas, and others in the same category).
Accommodations: Hotel 4⭐⭐⭐⭐ (Hotel San Agustin El Dorado, Hotel Jose Antonio Cusco, and others in the same category).
Meals: Breakfast.
Breakfast at the Hotel
Pick up from your hotel at 08:00 a.m. We make our first stop at The Andean Animal Refuge where we will find llamas, alpacas, condors, and pumas. Continuing our tour we visit the most important archaeological sites in the Sacred Valley. Here we will have a guided tour exploring the sites for around one hour. This place is best known for having the largest Inca cemetery in the area, and also has religious temples, agricultural terraces, and irrigation systems. Then we go to the colonial town of Pisac where we visit a silverware workshop and learn the process of making silver. Also, we will walk through the traditional markets where you can find a lot of handmade crafts, here we will have time to buy souvenirs. We then go to the town of Urubamba where we stop at a restaurant to have a buffet lunch. To complete our day’s tour, we visit the Archaeological Centre of Ollantaytambo which is another important site in the Sacred Valley having temples and gardens. Also, in this place one of the greatest battles of Spaniards with Incas was celebrated. Finally we go to the train station of Ollantaytambo to take the train to the town of Aguas Calientes, upon our arrival you can expect to stay at a cozy hotel with all the comforts. Upon our arrival, a cozy hotel with all the comforts awaits us. After the tour we will go to the train station. Where we will take the train from Ollantaytambo through the picturesque Sacred Valley to Aguas Calientes Town, depending on the departure time of the train to be always 30 minutes before the departure of train.
Upon our arrival at the train station our Staff will be waiting for us to take us to our Hotel.
Accommodations: Hotel 3⭐⭐⭐ Economic (Hotel Hatun Samay, Flower House and others in the same category).
Accommodations: Hotel 3⭐⭐⭐ (Hotel La Cabaña, Hotel Waman, and others in the same category).
Accommodations: Hotel 4⭐⭐⭐⭐ (Hotel El Mapi By Inkaterra, Hotel Taypikala Machu Picchu, and others in the same category).
Meals: Breakfast and Buffet Lunch.
Breakfast at the Hotel
After a delicious breakfast at your hotel. You will meet your guide and take the 25-minute bus ride up to Machu Picchu. You will have a 2 hours and 30 minuts aprox. the tour with your guide. where we will visit the incredible architecture and the mysterious temples left by the Incas.
A professional English-speaking guide will help us understand the sophisticated ideas and technology of this highly advanced culture. The suggested time to descend from Machu Picchu to the town of Aguas Calientes is 13:00 p.m depending on the departure time of the train to be always 30 minutes before the departure of train.
Expedition Train Aguas Calientes – Ollantaytambo or Poroy (Cusco).
Upon arrival at the station you will be waiting for a staff of the company to transfer to their respective hotels in Cusco.
Accommodations: Hotel 3⭐⭐⭐ Economic (Hotel Hatun Samay, Flower House and others in the same category).
Accommodations: Hotel 3⭐⭐⭐ (Hotel San Agustin Internacional, Hotel Siete Ventanas, and others in the same category).
Accommodations: Hotel 4⭐⭐⭐⭐ (Hotel San Agustin El Dorado, Hotel Jose Antonio Cusco, and others in the same category).
Meals: Breakfast.
Breakfast at the Hotel
After having breakfast at the hotel our company staff will be at the hotel with two hours of knowledge to transfer the hotel to the airport and take your flight with ease to your country of origin.
Transfer from the hotel to the airport in Cusco.
Flyht from Cusco to Lima.
Meals: Breakfast.
Hotel San Francisco Plaza, Rojas Inn, and others in the same category + Buffet Breakfast
Hotel Hatun Samay, Flower House and others in the same category + Buffet Breakfast
Hotel San Agustín Internacional, Siete ventanas, and others in the same category + Buffet Breakfast
Hotel La Cabaña, Waman and others in the same category + Buffet Breakfast
Hotel San Agustín El Dorado, José Antonio Cusco, and others in the same category + Buffet Breakfast
Hotel El Mapi By Inkaterra, Taypikala Machu Picchu and others in the same category + Buffet Breakfast
* Note: Please note that all hotels and room types are subject to availability, and that we will confirm them once your reservation is made. Prices may be modified during holidays or the peak tourism season. Also, we work with many hotels in Cusco and Aguas Calientes, so if there is a specific hotel not listed that you prefer, please let us know and we can provide you with a price, or you can also reserve your hotels directl
Children 0-2 years old – Free
Children 10-17 years old – $40 USD off
* To receive the child discount you must send us a copy of the child’s passport.
Our price includes train tickets in the Expedition train, however, if you would like to upgrade your return train from Aguas Calientes to Cusco to the Vistadome train the price is an additional $45 USD per person. Please note that because of the train schedule this option is only available for your return train, and not for the train from Ollantaytambo to Aguas Calientes.
If you are interested in climbing Huayna Picchu Mountain, the mountain overlooking Machu Picchu inca city, there is an additional fee of USD $70.00 per person for us to buy your entrance ticket. Spaces are limited, so please let us know when booking whether you would like to hike Huayna Picchu mountain and we will reserve it for you.
If you are interested in climbing Machu Picchu Mountain, the mountain overlooking Machu Picchu, there is an additional fee of USD $70.00 per person for us to buy your entrance ticket. Spaces are limited, so please let us know when booking whether you would like to hike Machu Picchu Mountain, and we will reserve it for you.
It is located in the luxurious Sanctuary Lodge hotel (former Orient Express); It is the only one that is located, very close to the entrance to the Inca Citadel of Machu Picchu. The price is an additional USD $45.00 per person.
To book the tour, please send us an email with the information of each person in your group:
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