Cusco Tour Package (5 Days)

The five-day Cusco vacation package is one of the best travel packages to Cusco, Peru. It has been carefully designed to offer you a detailed introduction to the Inca civilization before visiting the lost city of the Incas, Machu Picchu.

Accompanied by a professional local tour guide, you will receive detailed information about the history of the Incas, the Spanish conquest, and the Andean traditions and customs.

This five-day experience begins with a detailed half-day tour of the city of Cusco. You will visit the main Inca ruins that surround the ancient capital of the Incas, the city of Cusco.

Then you will visit the Inca ruins in the Sacred Valley of the Incas before embarking on a scenic train journey to the town of Aguas Calientes for your tour of the Machu Picchu Sanctuary.

This five-day tour package concludes with a visit to the iconic Vinicunca Rainbow Mountains.

We offer this Cusco tour package in small groups. Take a moment to read our reviews on Tripadvisor.

Tour Details
Duration

5 Days

Tour Type

Adventure

Difficulty

Moderate

Departure & Return

Cusco

Start Time

1:00 pm

Group Size

Small

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Cusco – City Tour

Our representative will welcome you at the airport and transfer you to your hotel in Cusco. We recommend taking a morning flight from Lima, as the city tour begins at 1:00 p.m.

We will begin the Cusco City Tour by visiting the Inca Temple of the Sun, Qorikancha, one of the most sacred sites of the Incas. The courtyard once housed numerous gold statues. Our guide will explain how Spanish rule modified the structures of the Inca temple.

Then we will take you in our private transportation to Sacsayhuamán, the impressive Inca fortress that rises on a hill overlooking the city of Cusco. Built by Pachacutec, it features enormous stones weighing more than 100 tons each, joined without mortar through precise stone cutting.

We will continue with a visit to the Q’enqo archaeological complex, an important site of the Inca civilization where scarification and mummification rituals were performed.

Afterwards, we will visit Tambomachay, a spa for the Inca political elite, with several channels connected to natural spring waters. Although the site was built centuries ago, the channels still function today.

We will finish the day at Puca Pucara, whose name in Quechua means “Red Fortress.” This site protected Cusco and was built with rocks that reflect a deep red tone at sunset.

After visiting Puca Pucara, we will drive you back to the city of Cusco so you can rest and prepare for the next day of the tour.

Day 2: Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu

Day 3: Machu Picchu Tour

Day 4: Rainbow Mountain Tour (Vinicunca)

Day 5: Transfer to Cusco Airport

Inclusions

What's included

  • Transfer from Cusco airport
  • All transportation
  • Tour guide
  • Transportation to visit the Sacred Valley
  • Lunch in Urubamba during the Sacred Valley tour
  • Train from Ollantaytambo to Aguas Calientes and return
  • Entrance to the citadel of Machu Picchu
  • 01 night accommodation in Aguas Calientes
  • Bus from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu and return
  • Transportation from Ollantaytambo to Cusco
  • Guided tour of the Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu
  • Breakfast and lunch during the tour to Rainbow Mountain (Vinicunca)

What's not included

  • Entrance to Qorikancha (approx. 15 soles)
  • Tourist ticket to archaeological sites (approx. USD 23 per person)
  • Entrance to the Maras Salt Mines (approx. 10 soles)
  • Local or international flights
  • Accommodation except for the night included in Aguas Calientes
  • Meals except those mentioned in the itinerary

Packing List

Below is a list of recommended items for your trip to Machu Picchu and the Peruvian Amazon.

  • Comfortable backpack
  • Reusable water bottle
  • Sunscreen
  • Cash
  • Passport/ID
  • Snacks

Frequently Asked Questions

Here we answer some of the most common questions travelers have before taking this five-day tour through Cusco, the Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu, and Rainbow Mountain.

Do I need to book far in advance to climb Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu Mountain?

Yes, tickets for Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu Mountain require a special permit that usually sells out three or four months in advance. It is recommended to book early to guarantee your entry.

Do I need to be in good physical condition for Rainbow Mountain?

What transportation is included during the tour?

Is accommodation included throughout the tour?

What type of meals are included?

Is a local guide required in Machu Picchu?

What should I bring for the tour?

What happens if I arrive late for the train to Aguas Calientes?

Can additional activities be done in Machu Picchu?

Starting at
$450per person
Please review our policies before booking your tour.
Do you have any questions?

Feel free to call us. We’re a team of experts and would be happy to speak with you.

Customer Experience

Related Tours

Scroll to Top