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Cusco Classic 5 Days
The classic Cusco itinerary in 5 days: city tour of the imperial city and its 4 ruins, Sacred Valley of the Incas, full-day Machu Picchu and the Rainbow Mountain (Vinicunca).
The route, at a glance
The classic Cusco circuit: city tour with its 4 ruins, Sacred Valley, a full day at Machu Picchu and the colors of the Rainbow Mountain (Vinicunca), with bilingual guides and train included at every stage.
Day by day
A five-day journey through the classic Cusco. Open each day to see the details.
On your arrival at Cusco airport, a representative will be waiting for you to transfer you to your hotel, help you with the check-in and give you a brief orientation about the city.
PM (approx. 1:00 pm – 6:00 pm): The guided tour of the city begins, visiting the Cathedral of Cusco and the Qoricancha (Temple of the Sun), today the Santo Domingo Convent. The tour continues to the outskirts to explore Sacsayhuamán, the fortress known as the "head of the puma"; Q'enqo, a religious site with labyrinthine passages; Puca Pucara, a reddish military checkpoint, and Tambomachay, the "Temple of Water".
- Airport – hotel transfer with assistant
- Local bilingual guide (ES/EN)
- City tour and 4 ruins (approx. 4 hours)
- Cathedral and Qoricancha entrance
- Hotel in Cusco
After breakfast at the hotel (around 8:00 am), you are picked up for the full-day excursion through the Sacred Valley of the Incas.
Pisac: known for its colorful artisan market and its archaeological complex with an advanced irrigation system, astronomical observatory, solar clock (Intiwatana) and agricultural terraces. You enjoy a buffet lunch at a local restaurant.
Ollantaytambo: a fortified archaeological complex with temples, terraces and a planned urban sector, a religious center and military fortress. Chinchero: you end in this traditional town, with its colonial church decorated with paintings from the Cusco school and its Sunday barter fair. Return to Cusco and hotel.
- Breakfast and buffet lunch
- Tourist Ticket
- Local bilingual guide (ES/EN)
- Sacred Valley (approx. 8 hours)
- Hotel in Cusco
After breakfast, you take a train to Machu Picchu Pueblo and then a bus takes you up to the Machu Picchu Sanctuary, the "Lost City of the Incas".
With views over the Urubamba river, this 15th-century citadel was built during the peak of the Inca Empire. It was revealed to the world in 1911 by Hiram Bingham and its original purpose remains a mystery.
Explore the ruins with your expert local guide at approximately 2,400 m.a.s.l. In the afternoon, return by train to Cusco; on arrival, reception and transfer to your hotel.
- Breakfast and lunch
- Train Poroy – Aguas Calientes – Poroy
- Bus Aguas Calientes – Machu Picchu – Aguas Calientes
- Machu Picchu citadel entrance
- Hotel in Cusco
05:00 am: Pick-up from your hotel in Cusco to travel southeast, passing through Cusipata (3339 m.a.s.l.) until the town of Llactoc, where you will observe herds of alpacas, llamas and the typical flora of the area.
The approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes hike takes you to the famous Rainbow Mountain (Vinicunca), at 5,200 m.a.s.l., with around 1 hour to admire the landscape.
The descent takes about 90 minutes back to Llactoc, then a traditional lunch in Cusipata and return to Cusco around 5:00 pm.
- Breakfast and lunch
- Rainbow Mountain entrance
- Bilingual guide (ES/EN)
- Round-trip transport
- Hotel in Cusco
After breakfast, at the indicated time, transfer to Cusco airport to take the flight to Lima (approximate duration: 90 minutes).
This service marks the end of your classic tour of Cusco.
- Breakfast
- Flight Cusco – Lima (approx. 90 min)
- Hotel – airport transfer with assistant
What's included
- Operated with a Spanish- or English-speaking guide in group service
- City tour of Cusco and 4 ruins
- Sacred Valley excursion with buffet lunch
- Machu Picchu excursion
- Rainbow Mountain (Vinicunca) excursion
- Expedition or Vistadome train (round trip)
- 4 nights of hotel with breakfast
- All entrance tickets indicated in the itinerary
- Private transfers from/to the airport and train station
- Emergency line and 24-hour support
Not included
- Personal expenses, drinks and meals not explicitly mentioned in the itinerary
- International flights to Peru
- Domestic flights (except the Cusco – Lima leg indicated)
- Horses and trekking poles on the Rainbow Mountain (optional rental)
- Tips for guides and staff
Good to know
- Prices per person expressed in US dollars
- Child rate applies from 3 to 11 years old
- Rates subject to change and availability
- Promotional rates for cash and card payments
- Special rates for the Andean Community (Ecuador, Bolivia, Colombia)
Per person, depending on your hotel
Choose your hotel category and compare Expedition or Vistadome train.
| 3★ Economy Hotel | Double Room | Triple Room | Single Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expedition train | $702 | $686 | $831 |
| Vistadome train | $763 | $746 | $892 |
| 3★ Superior Hotel | Double Room | Triple Room | Single Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expedition train | $734 | $725 | $923 |
| Vistadome train | $795 | $786 | $983 |
| 4★ Hotel | Double Room | Triple Room | Single Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expedition train | $761 | $759 | $976 |
| Vistadome train | $822 | $816 | $1037 |
| 5★ Hotel | Double Room | Triple Room | Single Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expedition train | $922 | $922 | $1250 |
| Vistadome train | $982 | $982 | $1311 |
Prices per person in USD, subject to change and availability. Special rates for the Andean Community (Ecuador, Bolivia, Colombia).
Before your tour to Machu Picchu
Tour cancellations due to bad weather are not refundable, as they are factors beyond our control.
According to the latest policies of the Dirección Desconcentrada de Cultura de Cusco (DDC), all Machu Picchu entrance tickets are personal. Therefore, they cannot be rescheduled, transferred or refunded.
The train company that takes you to Machu Picchu does not allow luggage heavier than 5 kg. Most travelers carry only a small backpack for Aguas Calientes and Machu Picchu. The rest of your luggage can be left in your hotel storage in Cusco at no extra cost.
The hike to Vinicunca lasts around 2 and a half hours uphill and 1 and a half hours downhill from Llactoc, with up to 5,200 m.a.s.l. at the summit. It is considered moderate and is done at a slow pace to ease acclimatization.
We recommend taking the Expedition or Voyager train on the way there and the Vistadome or 360° panoramic train on the return, to enjoy better views.
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.
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5 days through the imperial city, the Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu and the Rainbow Mountain, with a local agency and train included. We reply within 48 hours.