Machu Picchu Discovery

6D / 5N

This fascinating 6-Day itinerary covers the exciting highlights of Lima, Cusco, Sacred Valley, and Machu Picchu, all without missing a beat. Fly to Cusco, the ancient Inca Capital, a blend of Incan civilization and colonial influences. Enjoy an afternoon city tour of Cusco and the surrounding ruins, including Sacsayhuaman. The next day, explore the Sacred Valley, including the traditional Chinchero Market. Early the following day, board the train to legendary Machu Picchu, where you will have a guided tour and time at leisure to explore the Citadel. Return to Cusco and explore the Qoricancha, Cathedral, and Saqsaywaman Arqueological Park before flying to Lima for your return flight home.

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Itinerary

Lima - Airport Assistance (Arrival)

Welcome to Lima International Airport. Once you have cleared customs, a Travelous representative awaits your arrival, holding a sign with your name printed on it. They will assist you with checking in to your airport hotel for your overnight stay.

A Travelous representative will escort you from the airport hotel to assist you with check-in for your flight.

Lima - Cusco (1 hr, 21 min)

Flight from Lima to Cusco. The duration is 1 hour and 21 minutes.

Cusco -En Route Llamas, Museum & Pisac View Point, Sacred Valley (Lunch Included)

Welcome to Cusco! You will be greeted by our local Travelous English-speaking representative who will meet you at the arrivals section of Cusco airport, and escort you to the Sacred Valley. Enjoy a Coca Tea welcome drink as you begin the journey to the Sacred Valley of the Incas. The transfer from Cusco which is at 11,200 ft will take you to the Sacred Valley, nearly 2,000 ft lower. The Coca Tea is an ancient drink that helps with altitude and acclimatization.

En route to the Sacred Valley, we will make a cultural stop at “Sulca Textile Museum and a Llama and Alpaca Farm”. This experience will introduce you to the highland people’s iconic animals and the ancestral weaving textile art that their world-famous wool gave birth to.

You may feed the Llamas and Alpacas if you feel so inclined. In the afternoon, entering the Sacred Valley of the Incas, you will be able to appreciate the Archaeological site of Pisaq, recognized for its impressive Inca terraces. Already in the Sacred Valley of the Incas, your lunch will be waiting for you at Hacienda Sarapampa, a family business dedicated to the production of Cusco Giant White corn, an activity that has been maintained for three generations. After an hour's drive, you will arrive at your hotel in the valley to rest.

Sacred Valley of the Incas: Chinchero, Moray, Maras (Lunch Included)

After a good night's sleep, we will take you to explore Chinchero's highland farming communities' at 12,700ft. Inkas erected Moray as their experimental laboratory and crop acclimatization center. Potatoes, lima beans, and legumes fields paint the hills in a wide array of green colors. The Salt pan of Maras appears as a miracle within the imposing jagged glaciers of the Urubamba Mountain Range. We will crown the day with a delightful lunch at Hacienda Huayocari Restaurant while enjoying a grand view of the ragged Cordillera Urubamba and its 18,000-foot peaks.

Return to your hotel to rest.

Note: This afternoon you have to organize your luggage for your next day traveling to Machu Picchu. It is important to remember that trains to Machu Picchu only allow a 5 kg (11 lb) carry-on bag and a small backpack per person. The rest of the luggage will be sent with the driver to the Cusco hotel, where you will stay after visiting Machu Picchu.

Explore Ollantaytambo, Train Station (Depart)

This morning your private guide will greet you at reception. Together you will transfer by private vehicle to the town of Ollantaytambo, approximately 20 minutes away. Being a few minutes from the train station that will lead you to Machu Picchu; you will enjoy a site of marvelous Inka engineering built on the steep slope of a mountain ridge. Explore its adjoining living town, water canal system, and courtyards dating back to the middle of the 15th century.

You will have around 40 minutes to visit the archaeological park of Ollantaytambo, another jewel of Inca engineering. Afterward, you will transfer to the train station (5 min. away). There you will board the train to Machu Picchu, in the company of your private guide.

Ollantaytambo - Machu Picchu Pueblo (1 hr, 30 min)

Travel to Aguas Calientes on board the Vistadome Valley Train, accompanied by your private guide. The duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes.

Explore Machu Picchu (Lunch Included)

There is no better time to stay at the site but in the afternoon as it is bathed in warmer colors. Machu Picchu, a Marvel of Civil Engineering, and world-renowned as the jewel of the Incas. It remained hidden in dense forest, naturally protected by sheer granite walls for almost 400 years. Your guides will proudly involve you within its mystery. Free afternoon to enjoy your time in the town of Aguas Calientes.

Note: Mosquito repellent and rain gear are highly recommended. You will be surrounded by the beautiful sceneries of the Peruvian cloud forest where exotic plants and humidity are perceived.

Machu Picchu or Waynapichu Hike

One of the most magical moments is early in the morning when the beams of sunlight follow the contours of Machu Picchu's architecture. A pass to ascend one of the two famous Mountains (Machupicchu or Waynapichu) is included in your ticket for this special day. The duration of this hike is approximately 2 hours, 30 mins.

Machu Picchu - Poroy (3 hrs, 30 min)

Board the Vistadome train to Poroy station. The duration is 3 hours and 30 minutes.

Poroy Train Station - Cusco (Arrival) (30 min)

Transfer in a private vehicle with your guide from Poroy Train Station to Cusco overnight. The duration is 30 minutes.

Explore Cusco

Cusco is one of the most charming cities in South America. It is a jewel of architecture and history as it combines Inca walls and Spanish construction in a delightful environment. We will visit the impressive Inca site of Saqsaywaman with its large blocks of stone, the once sumptuous Qoricancha or Temple of the Sun, and the city’s eclectic Basilica Cathedral. If you want to explore more of this charming city, the intriguing artisan San Blas district and its old alleys or the colorful live local Market of San Pedro are the perfect options in your free time.

Cusco - Airport (Depart)

Unfortunately, we say goodbye to you today. Transfer in a private vehicle with an English-speaking driver at Cusco Airport. Keep the memories alive, and we hope to see you in Peru again soon. Stay Travelous!

Cusco - Lima (1 hr, 32 min)

Flight from Cusco to Lima. The duration is 1 hour and 32 minutes.