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Archaeological Cusco
The most complete route through the Inca legacy: the Super Sacred Valley, the Rainbow Mountain of Vinicunca and the citadel of Machu Picchu by train, with hotels with breakfast and a bilingual guide.
The route at a glance
Five days through the heart of the Tahuantinsuyo: the Super Sacred Valley, the Rainbow Mountain and Machu Picchu. With hotel, breakfasts, lunches, train and guide included.
Day by day
Archaeology, postcard landscapes and the Machu Picchu Sanctuary in five days. Open each day to see the details.
Welcome to the city of Cusco by our staff and transfer to your selected hotel to settle in and rest. Free afternoon. You will have the rest of the day to relax and get ready for your vacation package in Peru!
- Private transfer: airport – hotel
- No meals
- Hotel in Cusco
We start at approximately 06:30. About 30 minutes away is Chinchero, where we will visit a community to appreciate a textile interpretation center. We will reach Maras, a typical town where the famous Maras salt mines are located, known as "salt mines" and made up of around 3,000 small pools owned by the locals.
We continue to Moray, considered an Inca agricultural research center where crops were tested at different altitudes. Then we will visit Ollantaytambo, the only city that preserves the urban layout designed by the great Inca architects. We travel to Urubamba for a buffet lunch at a local restaurant.
After a 45-minute drive we arrive at Pisac, a typical handicraft market with picturesque little houses and narrow streets; we climb to the Pisac archaeological complex, a remnant of Inca constructions, where we will appreciate the urban and residential area as well as an Inca cemetery. Around 19:30 we will be back in Cusco.
- Breakfast and buffet lunch
- Round-trip transfers
- Entrances: Chinchero, Maras, Moray, Ollantaytambo and Pisac
- Hotel in Cusco
Early in the morning (around 03:40) we pick you up from your hotel to start the excursion to the southeast of Cusco, passing through Cusipata (3,339 m.a.s.l.) to the hamlet of Llactoc, where we will see herds of alpacas and llamas and the local flora.
We start the approximately 2 h 30 min hike, enjoying snow-capped mountains and wonderful landscapes, until reaching the Rainbow Mountain (Vinicunca). After the tour and photo stops at the top, we begin the 1 h 30 min descent to Llactoc. We return to Cusipata for lunch (included) and board the transport back to Cusco, arriving around 17:30. Transfer to your hotel.
- Breakfast and lunch
- Transfers Cusco – Rainbow Mountain – Cusco
- Hike (approx. 2 h 30 min)
- Maximum altitude: 5,050 m.a.s.l.
- Hotel in Cusco
Early in the morning, transfer to the train station to board the train bound for the town of Aguas Calientes. With the guide, you will take the bus that in about 30 minutes takes you to the entrance of the Machu Picchu citadel.
You will have a guided visit of approximately 2 h 30 min to discover all the magnificence of the enigmatic Inca citadel. After the tour, bus back to Aguas Calientes and check-in at the station 30 minutes before the departure of the return train. Return to Cusco, reception and transfer to your hotel.
- Breakfast
- Train: Cusco – Aguas Calientes – Cusco
- Bus up and down to Machu Picchu
- Entrance: Machu Picchu citadel
- Hotel in Cusco
Breakfast at the hotel. At the appropriate time, transfer to the city's airport, where we will say goodbye.
- Breakfast
- Private transfer: hotel – airport
What's included
- All transfers from and to the airport in private service
- Excursions in group service
- Super Sacred Valley tour, buffet lunch included
- Rainbow Mountain tour, breakfast and lunch included
- Train ticket to Machu Picchu round trip
- Bus up and down to Machu Picchu
- Machu Picchu excursion with guide
- 04 nights of hotel in Cusco, breakfast included
Not included
- International and domestic air tickets
- Meals not mentioned
- Drinks on excursions and/or at lunches
- Personal expenses (drinks, medical or travel insurance, laundry, etc.)
- Expenses not mentioned
Keep in mind
- Prices per person in USD (net rates)
- 50% deposit to book; balance 15 days before
- On the train only hand luggage up to 5 kg (11 lb) / 157 cm
- Hotel check-in from 13:00
Per person, depending on your hotel
Net rates per person in USD with Expedition train to Machu Picchu.
| Expedition train | Single room | Double / Matrimonial room | Triple room |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist Hotel | $625 | $525 | $525 |
| Superior Tourist Hotel | $695 | $560 | $555 |
Prices per person in USD, subject to exchange rate and availability. Hotels subject to availability of spaces at the time of booking.
Before your trip to Cusco
Tour cancellations due to bad weather are not refundable, as they are factors beyond our control.
According to the policies of the Dirección Desconcentrada de Cultura de Cusco (DDC), all Machu Picchu entrance tickets are personal: they cannot be rescheduled, transferred or refunded.
The train company does not allow luggage larger than 5 kg. The ideal is to carry only a small backpack for Aguas Calientes and Machu Picchu; you can leave the rest of your luggage at your hotel's storage in Cusco at no extra cost.
Peru Rail and Inca Rail do not allow seat selection: seats are assigned automatically by the system.
We recommend taking the Expedition or Voyager train on the outbound journey and the Vistadome or 360° panoramic train on the return, to enjoy better views without missing the visit to Ollantaytambo.
It is not mandatory for those visiting the cultural region (Cusco and Machu Picchu). However, it is recommended for those traveling to the Peruvian Amazon rainforest.
It is not mandatory, but it is highly recommended for all visitors.
The standard voltage in Peru is 230V. Some hotels offer 110V outlets with transformers upon request.
US dollars and soles are accepted in Peru. The ideal is to bring dollars and exchange them at safe exchange offices within the country, preferably recommended by your travel agency.
There are two main seasons: the rainy season (November to March) and the dry season (April to October). In Cusco and Machu Picchu temperatures range between 0°C and 24°C; in Lima, between 12°C and 35°C.
Booking is simple
A direct process with the local agency. We confirm your booking within 48 hours.
Tell us your date
Message us on WhatsApp with your travel date and number of travelers. We confirm availability and tailor your itinerary.
Confirm with your 50%
The agency requests a 50% deposit of the total to secure your booking. We confirm it through the same channel.
Pay the balance and travel
The remaining balance is paid 15 days before your arrival in Peru. Then you only need to enjoy the trip.
Ready for a complete archaeological journey?
Sacred Valley, Rainbow Mountain and Machu Picchu with a local agency, train, hotels and entrance tickets included. We answer within 48 hours.