Cusco Machu Picchu 6 Day Tour: Sacred Valley, Humantay Lake and Rainbow Mountain

Name: Cusco Machu Picchu 6 Day Tour: Sacred Valley, Humantay Lake and Rainbow Mountain
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Explore Cusco and the Sacred Valley, visit Machu Picchu with a guide and a night in Aguas Calientes, and hike to Humantay Lake and Rainbow Mountain. Hotels, trains, tickets and meals on tours included. From USD 650.

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Cusco Machu Picchu 6 Day Tour: Sacred Valley, Humantay Lake and Rainbow Mountain

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6 DAYS - 5 NIGHTS

Tour Overview

Machu Picchu, Humantay and Rainbow Mountain

Cusco Machu Picchu 6 Day Tour: The Best of Cusco in 6 Days

The Cusco Machu Picchu 6 Day Tour combines Cusco’s historic center, the Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu with two of the most spectacular hikes in the Andes: Humantay Lake and Rainbow Mountain.

You visit Pisac and Ollantaytambo, take the train to Aguas Calientes, explore Machu Picchu with a professional guide and, once acclimatized, hike to the turquoise Humantay Lake (4,200 m) and Rainbow Mountain (over 5,000 m). 5 hotel nights, trains, all entrance fees and meals on the tours are included.

Duration6 days / 5 nights

Hotels4 Cusco + 1 Aguas Calientes

GroupMax. 12

DifficultyModerate

Sacred Valley

Pisac and Ollantaytambo, with lunch in Urubamba.

Machu Picchu

A guided visit with a night in Aguas Calientes.

Humantay Lake

A turquoise glacial lake at 4,200 m.

Rainbow Mountain

Mineral-colored peaks above 5,000 m.

Read the full Cusco Machu Picchu 6 Day Tour description

Day 1 is for arriving and exploring Cusco’s historic center. On Day 2 you visit Pisac and Ollantaytambo and take the train to Aguas Calientes. On Day 3 you explore Machu Picchu with a guide and return to Cusco.

On Day 4 you hike to Humantay Lake and on Day 5 to Rainbow Mountain, both with breakfast and lunch. On Day 6 we take you to the airport or bus terminal.

Less time? Try the Machu Picchu and Humantay Lake Tour or the Machu Picchu Express. Just one hike? See the Rainbow Mountain Tour or the Humantay Lake Full Day Tour.

Private Cusco Machu Picchu Tour

Enjoy the Cusco Machu Picchu Tour at your own pace with a private tour for you, your family or friends: flexible departure times, a personalized itinerary and a private guide. Send us your preferred date and group size for a custom quote.

Special Price for Returning Customers

Have you traveled with Machu Picchu Team before? Contact us before booking to receive a special returning-customer rate for the Cusco Machu Picchu Tour, subject to verification of your previous booking.

Availability & Booking

Online Booking and Availability

The Cusco Machu Picchu 6 Day Tour runs every day of the year, subject to Machu Picchu ticket availability. We recommend booking 2 to 3 months in advance, and up to 5 months for May to October.

Click BOOK NOW and choose your date.

Enter your details and pay securely online.

Receive your confirmation with your pickup details.

DeparturesDaily, all year

Group sizeMax. 12

Book ahead2–5 months

Questions? 💬 WhatsApp +51 974 217 700 · 📧 info@machupicchuteam.com

Highlights

Why You’ll Love the Cusco Machu Picchu 6 Day Tour

Nine reasons to choose this trip with Machu Picchu Team.

✓The Essentials of Cusco
In one organized 6-day package.
✓Guided Machu Picchu Visit
With a night in Aguas Calientes.
✓Sacred Valley
Pisac and Ollantaytambo, with lunch.
✓Humantay Lake
A turquoise alpine lake at 4,200 m.
✓Rainbow Mountain
A trek above 5,000 m.
✓Smart Acclimatization
The two big hikes come at the end.
✓5 Hotel Nights
With daily breakfast.
✓All Entrance Fees Included
No extra tickets to pay on site.
✓Oxygen and First Aid
On the high-altitude hikes.

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USD 650 per person (Triple Room)

Duration 6 DAYS - 5 NIGHTS

Starts in Cusco

Group size Max: 12 People

Departures Daily departures

Physical level Easy

Trip style Hiking

Meals 5 B, 5 L, 3 D

5.0 Excellent · 2,725 reviews

"Just finished 4 days with Yuri & Jose, they were both amazing, super helpful and attent..."

BoardingPass605159 28/09/2026

"Une superbe expérience ! L’équipe est au top, une superbe ambiance un tracé magnifiqu..."

Bouhet M 28/09/2026

"Great experience, an unforgettable adventure all thanks to Eduardo and Marx. Big thank ..."

Kristina K 27/09/2026

"Eduardo is the best guide! Really tailored our experience around our pace and flexibili..."

Zak L 27/09/2026

"This experience was amazing. The guys are really nice and the landscapes seems like AI...."

Jose Alejandro Navarro 27/09/2026

"I had such a great time on this guided tour! Everything was really well organised, and ..."

Mihai 26/09/2026

"Incredible, a very polite and attentive person, he knows a lot about the mountain, a to..."

Renato C 26/09/2026

"Nothing to say about the trek itself. The landscapes are magnificent and the organizati..."

lara j 25/09/2026

"The trek is magnificent, the landscapes are breathtaking, and the organization is decen..."

nuno29 25/09/2026

"We did the 2-day trail and were very satisfied with our guides Miguel and Alice. The wa..."

Thomas L 25/09/2026

Explore Cusco and the Sacred Valley, visit Machu Picchu with a guide and a night in Aguas Calientes, and hike to Humantay Lake and Rainbow Mountain. Hotels, trains, tickets and meals on tours included. From USD 650.

Machu Picchu, Humantay and Rainbow Mountain

Cusco Machu Picchu 6 Day Tour: The Best of Cusco in 6 Days

Duration6 days / 5 nights

Hotels4 Cusco + 1 Aguas Calientes

GroupMax. 12

DifficultyModerate

Sacred Valley

Pisac and Ollantaytambo, with lunch in Urubamba.

Machu Picchu

A guided visit with a night in Aguas Calientes.

Humantay Lake

A turquoise glacial lake at 4,200 m.

Rainbow Mountain

Mineral-colored peaks above 5,000 m.

Read the full Cusco Machu Picchu 6 Day Tour description

On Day 4 you hike to Humantay Lake and on Day 5 to Rainbow Mountain, both with breakfast and lunch. On Day 6 we take you to the airport or bus terminal.

Less time? Try the Machu Picchu and Humantay Lake Tour or the Machu Picchu Express. Just one hike? See the Rainbow Mountain Tour or the Humantay Lake Full Day Tour.

Private Cusco Machu Picchu Tour

Special Price for Returning Customers

Availability & Booking

Online Booking and Availability

Click BOOK NOW and choose your date.

Enter your details and pay securely online.

Receive your confirmation with your pickup details.

DeparturesDaily, all year

Group sizeMax. 12

Book ahead2–5 months

Questions? 💬 WhatsApp +51 974 217 700 · 📧 info@machupicchuteam.com

Highlights

Why You’ll Love the Cusco Machu Picchu 6 Day Tour

Nine reasons to choose this trip with Machu Picchu Team.

✓The Essentials of Cusco
In one organized 6-day package.
✓Guided Machu Picchu Visit
With a night in Aguas Calientes.
✓Sacred Valley
Pisac and Ollantaytambo, with lunch.
✓Humantay Lake
A turquoise alpine lake at 4,200 m.
✓Rainbow Mountain
A trek above 5,000 m.
✓Smart Acclimatization
The two big hikes come at the end.
✓5 Hotel Nights
With daily breakfast.
✓All Entrance Fees Included
No extra tickets to pay on site.
✓Oxygen and First Aid
On the high-altitude hikes.

Trip itinerary

Cusco Airport or Bus Terminal → Hotel → Historic Center

Your Cusco Machu Picchu 6 Day Tour starts with a transfer from the airport or bus terminal to your hotel in Cusco.

After resting, you have time to explore the historic center at your own pace while you acclimatize at about 3,400 m.

DifficultyEasy

Altitude3,400 m

ActivityFree time

Meals—

Good to know: Take it easy on your first day and drink plenty of water.

Included Today

✓Arrival transfer
✓Hotel night

Night 1: Hotel in Cusco

Category confirmed at booking.

Cusco → Pisac → Urubamba → Ollantaytambo → Train → Aguas Calientes

We visit Pisac, have lunch in Urubamba and explore Ollantaytambo, with a guide and entrance fees included.

In the afternoon we take the train to Aguas Calientes.

DifficultyEasy to moderate

SitesPisac, Ollantaytambo

TrainTourist class

MealsBreakfast, lunch

Included Today

✓Guided Sacred Valley tour
✓Entrance fees
✓Lunch
✓Train to Aguas Calientes

Night 2: Hotel in Aguas Calientes

Bring only an overnight bag; leave your main luggage in Cusco.

Aguas Calientes → Bus → Machu Picchu → Train → Cusco

We take the shuttle bus to Machu Picchu for a guided visit of about 1.5 to 2 hours on your assigned circuit.

We return to Aguas Calientes and take the train back, with road transport to your hotel in Cusco.

DifficultyEasy to moderate

Guided visit1.5–2 hours

BusRound trip

MealsBreakfast

Good to know: Bring your original passport: it is required to enter Machu Picchu.

Included Today

✓Machu Picchu ticket
✓Round-trip buses
✓Professional guide
✓Return train and transport

Night 3: Hotel in Cusco

Back in the city.

Cusco → Mollepata → Soraypampa → Humantay Lake (4,200 m) → Cusco

After an early hotel pickup and breakfast on the way, we hike to the turquoise Humantay Lake (4,200 m), surrounded by glaciers.

After lunch, we return to Cusco in the late afternoon.

DifficultyModerate to challenging

Highest point4,200 m

GuideBilingual

MealsBreakfast, lunch

Included Today

✓Hotel pickup and transport
✓Bilingual guide
✓Breakfast and lunch
✓Entrance ticket

Night 4: Hotel in Cusco

Rest for tomorrow’s hike.

Cusco → Rainbow Mountain (over 5,000 m) → Cusco

After a very early pickup and breakfast on the way, we hike through the high Andes to Rainbow Mountain, above 5,000 m, with its mineral-colored slopes.

After a buffet lunch, we return to Cusco in the late afternoon.

DifficultyModerate to challenging

Highest pointOver 5,000 m

GuideBilingual

MealsBreakfast, lunch

Good to know: Bring warm layers, a rain jacket, sunscreen and sunglasses. Horses can be rented at an extra cost.

Included Today

✓Hotel pickup and transport
✓Bilingual guide
✓Breakfast and buffet lunch
✓Entrance ticket
✓Emergency oxygen

Night 5: Hotel in Cusco

Your last night in Cusco.

Hotel → Cusco Airport or Bus Terminal

After breakfast, we take you to the Cusco airport or bus terminal.

DifficultyEasy

TransferIncluded

MealsBreakfast

EndCusco

Included Today

✓Breakfast
✓Departure transfer

End of the Tour

At Cusco airport or bus terminal.

What is included

5 Hotel Nights with Breakfast

4 in Cusco and 1 in Aguas Calientes.

Transfers

Arrival and departure, airport or bus terminal.

Sacred Valley Guided Tour

With lunch and entrance fees.

Round-Trip Train

Tourist class, Ollantaytambo – Aguas Calientes.

Machu Picchu

Entrance ticket, round-trip shuttle buses and a professional guide.

Humantay Lake Full-Day Tour

Guide, breakfast, lunch, transport and entrance.

Rainbow Mountain Full-Day Tour

Guide, breakfast, lunch, transport and entrance.

Safety

First aid kit and emergency oxygen on the high-altitude hikes.

Assistance

Bilingual guides and travel support throughout your trip.

Flights

Domestic and international.

Meals Not Listed

Including dinners.

Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu Mountain

Optional extra tickets.

Panoramic Train Upgrade

Optional.

Horse Rental

On the hikes.

Travel Insurance

Strongly recommended.

Tips and Personal Expenses

Not included.

Cusco and Machu Picchu Packing List: What to Bring

For the Cusco Machu Picchu 6 Day Tour bring warm layers for the high-altitude hikes and carry only a small overnight bag to Aguas Calientes.

Clothing and Footwear

✓Comfortable hiking shoes
✓Layered clothing and a warm accessory
✓Rain jacket or poncho
✓Hat and sunglasses

In Your Daypack

✓Original passport (required for Machu Picchu)
✓High-SPF sunscreen and insect repellent
✓Refillable water bottle and snacks
✓Camera and power bank
✓Personal and altitude medication
✓Cash in soles

Prices and options

Official Rates & Pricing Plans

* All rates are in USD per person

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Room Type / Accommodation	Price per person
Single Room	$750 USD
Double Room	$700 USD
Triple Room	$650 USD

2026 & 2027 prices: the rates above are valid for bookings with travel dates in 2026 and 2027.

Cusco Machu Picchu 6 Day Tour: Which Room Rate Is Right for You?

The Cusco Machu Picchu 6 Day Tour includes the same services at every rate. The price per person depends only on how many travelers share each hotel room.

Best value

Triple Room

Three travelers share one room. The lowest price per person, ideal for families and groups of friends.

Double Room

Two travelers share one room, with a double or twin beds. Perfect for couples and friends.

Solo travelers

Single Room

A private room just for you, every night of the trip.

All included

Your Package

5 hotel nights: 4 in Cusco and 1 in Aguas Calientes, with daily breakfast
Machu Picchu entrance ticket, guided tour, round-trip train and bus up and down
All entrance fees: Sacred Valley, Humantay Lake and Rainbow Mountain
Sacred Valley guided tour with lunch
Humantay Lake and Rainbow Mountain full-day tours, with breakfast and lunch
Airport or bus terminal transfers on arrival and departure
First aid kit and emergency oxygen on the treks

6 days at a glance

Your Trip

Day 1: arrival, a free day to acclimatize and explore Cusco’s historic center
Day 2: Sacred Valley: Pisac, lunch in Urubamba and Ollantaytambo, then the train to Aguas Calientes
Day 3: guided tour of Machu Picchu and return to Cusco
Day 4: hike to the turquoise Humantay Lake (4,200 m)
Day 5: hike to Rainbow Mountain (over 5,000 m)
Day 6: breakfast and transfer to the airport or bus terminal

All entrance fees included: Machu Picchu, the Sacred Valley, Humantay Lake and Rainbow Mountain. No extra tickets to pay on site.

High altitude: the two hikes come at the end, after 3 days to acclimatize. Rainbow Mountain goes above 5,000 m: bring warm layers, a rain jacket, sunscreen and sunglasses.

Not included: flights, travel insurance, dinners and meals not listed, horse rental on the hikes, tips and personal expenses.

Optional add-ons: Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu Mountain entry, the Vistadome return train, lunch at the Sanctuary Lodge or a quad bike tour. Read more in the Recommendations section.

Group Size

Shared guided tours in small groups of up to 12 travelers.

Ideal for first-time visitors to Cusco. Private tours with flexible times are available on request.

Daily Departures

Start your trip any day of the year, subject to Machu Picchu ticket and train availability.

Book 2 to 3 months ahead, and up to 5 months for May to October.

Payment & Cancellation

If you cancel, Machu Picchu tickets, train tickets, hotels and other non-refundable services are deducted from your refund.

Travel information

Booking Guide

How to Book the Cusco Machu Picchu 6 Day Tour

Book online. Our team verifies availability and confirms your payment schedule.

Option 1

Book Online

Pay securely by debit or credit card.

Option 2

By WhatsApp or email, especially for last-minute bookings.

Book Online in 4 Easy Steps

Click BOOK NOW

Choose your travel date.

Enter your details

Full name as on your passport, passport number and arrival details.

Confirm and pay

After our team verifies availability.

Receive your confirmation

With your hotels, train times and Machu Picchu tickets.

Cusco Machu Picchu Tour Booking Policy

1. Payment Schedule

Contact us by email or WhatsApp to confirm your booking and payment schedule. Payment is requested once our team verifies availability.

2. Cancellation Policy

If you cancel, Machu Picchu tickets, trains, hotels and other non-refundable services are deducted from your refund.

3. Machu Picchu Tickets

Tickets and trains are limited and sell out. Book 2 to 3 months ahead, and up to 5 months for May to October.

4. Altitude

Humantay and Rainbow Mountain are at the end of the trip, so you can acclimatize first. Reasonable fitness is required.

5. Optional Upgrades

Panoramic train, Huayna Picchu, Machu Picchu Mountain and more, at extra cost.

Optional Tours & Upgrades

Upgrade Your Cusco Machu Picchu 6 Day Tour

Make your Cusco Machu Picchu 6 Day Tour even more special with these options.

Buffet Lunch at the Sanctuary Lodge Restaurant · from USD 50

Enjoy a buffet lunch at the Sanctuary Lodge restaurant, next to the entrance of Machu Picchu, without having to return right away to Aguas Calientes.

Vistadome Observatory Return Train · from USD 70

Upgrade your return journey with panoramic windows and an observation-style carriage. Depending on the service, it may include live music or traditional dance, with views of the Sacred Valley and the Urubamba River.

Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu Mountain · from USD 65

Add a mountain hike: Huayna Picchu is a steep, adventurous climb with views over the citadel, and Machu Picchu Mountain is a longer hike to a higher viewpoint. Both need a specific ticket and entry time, with limited availability.

Apukunaq Tianan – Abode of the Gods by Quad Bike · from USD 150

A quad bike adventure near Cusco to the Abode of the Gods, with giant sculptures inspired by Andean and Inca symbolism.

Professional Photographer · on request

Professional photos during selected parts of your trip, ideal for couples, families and groups.

Private Tours and Excursions · on request

Upgrade shared services to private for more flexibility, personal attention and control over the pace, subject to entrance times, train schedules and opening hours.

Important: all options are subject to availability and extra cost. Request Huayna Picchu, Machu Picchu Mountain, train upgrades or private services when you book, as space is limited.

FAQs

Cusco Machu Picchu 6 Day Tour: Frequently Asked Questions

1. What does the Cusco Machu Picchu 6 Day Tour include?

5 hotel nights with breakfast, the Sacred Valley tour, trains, the Machu Picchu ticket, buses and guide, and the Humantay Lake and Rainbow Mountain tours with meals.

2. How difficult are Humantay Lake and Rainbow Mountain?

Moderate to challenging: high altitude and uphill trails. They require acclimatization and reasonable fitness.

3. Which meals are included?

Daily breakfast at the hotels, plus lunch on the Sacred Valley tour and breakfast and lunch on the Humantay and Rainbow Mountain tours.

4. Are train tickets included?

Yes, tourist-class trains in both directions.

5. Can I upgrade the train or add mountain tickets?

Yes, at extra cost and subject to availability.

6. How far in advance should I book?

2 to 3 months, and up to 5 months for May to October.

Why choose Machupicchu Team

The Machu Picchu Team Difference

Why Book the Cusco Machu Picchu 6 Day Tour with Machu Picchu Team?

Everything Organized

Hotels, trains, tickets, guides and transfers.

Smart Itinerary

Machu Picchu first, the big hikes after acclimatizing.

Flexible Rates

Triple, double or single room.

Local Cusco Operator

A team based in Cusco that runs your trip directly.

Important Notice Machu Picchu tickets sell out fast! We highly recommend booking at least 3 months in advance to secure your preferred dates.

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Just finished 4 days with Yuri & Jose, they were both amazing, super helpful and attentive. Thank you to the kitchen staff as well! Definitely a challenge, but in the end it all worth it!

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