Trip details
- Duration: 7 days
- Starting Point: Airport pickup in Cusco on day 1
- Ending Point: Airport transfer from Cusco hotel on day 7
- Elevation Range: From approximately 11,152 feet in Cusco to 17,060 feet at Rainbow Mountain
- Group Size: Maximum 17 people for certain tours
- Languages: English and Spanish, notify ahead
- Transportation: Private vehicles owned by the agency, with trained drivers
- Accommodations: 4 nights in Cusco hotels, 2 nights in Aguas Calientes hotels, including breakfast
- Meals Provided: Daily breakfast, designated lunches
- Entrance Fees Covered: To Inca sites, hot springs, mountain trail
- Optional Extras: Train upgrades, mountain access, photographer
Highlights
- Seasoned guides fluent in multiple languages deliver extensive details on Andean trails, making this stand out from basic packages in our range or those from other operators.
- Owned private transportation by MACHU PICCHU RESERVATIONS delivers dependable moves, surpassing rented services in rival offerings.
- Mix of hot springs relaxation, mountain trek, and Inca visits forms a balanced trip, more diverse than pure hiking or historical focuses in comparable plans.
- Private session at Machu Picchu enables custom timing, an advantage over standard group setups from competitors.
- Organic local ingredients in meals, plus international choices for added fees, provide options not common in similar itineraries.
- Ongoing representative tracking offers prompt aid, boosting support beyond typical independent travels.
- Train operator pick for Machu Picchu segments: PeruRail stresses comfort via large panes, Inca Rail favors smaller setups for tranquility; this flexibility differentiates from locked-in choices elsewhere.
Trip Itinerary
TRIP ITINERARY
Arrival in Cusco - Hotel Transfer
Our staff meets you at Cusco airport. Private transportation, agency-owned, carries you to the hotel. Drivers, well-versed in these areas, manage the transfer efficiently.
Sip coca tea upon settling, an Andean brew from leaves that eases elevation effects such as light nausea. Staff then supplies a map noting historical zones, eatery options with regional foods, money change points, and retail areas.
At 3,399 meters, Cusco requires initial rest. Use early hours indoors or seated. This approach aids later movement. Guides recommend avoiding heavy efforts first.
Overnight at a hotel in Cusco.
Sacred Valley of the Incas and Aguas Calientes
Breakfast occurs at the hotel. The Sacred Valley tour commences in the morning. Start with Pisac, featuring a market town and elevated Inca terraces for agriculture.
Guides, with substantial path experience, outline storage buildings’ roles. Proceed to Awanacancha, where demonstrations show dyeing wool with herbs. Interact with animals like vicuñas, integral to Andean textiles.
Lunch takes place in Urubamba, valley’s core. Then, to Ollantaytambo, with enduring Inca channels for water. Examine the stone platforms. Board the train afterward to Aguas Calientes, amid dense growth.
Choose PeruRail for enclosed views or Inca Rail for reduced crowds. The setting includes steep slopes.
Overnight at a hotel in Aguas Calientes.
Private Tour in Machu Picchu - Aguas Calientes
From the hotel, move to the station. The bus climbs 30 minutes to Machu Picchu. A private guide conducts the session, covering Inca societal aspects and building secrets.
Details include how layouts reflect Andean cosmos. Post-session, time for individual paths. Descend to Aguas Calientes. Rest at the hotel ahead of tomorrow.
Options: Lunch at Belmond Sanctuary Lodge, facing the entry. Buy access to Huayna Picchu for high vantage points; contact sales for details.
Overnight at a hotel in Aguas Calientes.
Full Day Cocalmayo Hot Springs (Private Service) - Cusco
After breakfast and rest, depart early to the station. Train to Hidroeléctrica lasts 45 minutes. Private transportation awaits, driving 45 minutes to Cocalmayo pools.
Spend 3 hours in the clear waters, fed by natural springs. Private guide assists throughout. Move to Santa Teresa for lunch time. Return to Aguas Calientes to gather bags and pause.
Train then heads to Cusco directly. Remember swimsuits. No alcohol allowed in pools. Enjoy the soak.
Overnight at a hotel in Cusco.
Archaeological City Tour in Cusco
Breakfast at the hotel. Between 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m., a local guide tours Cusco’s historic spots. This complimentary feature for MACHU PICCHU RESERVATIONS users highlights blended eras.
Afternoon begins with Qenqo, site of ritual carvings. Guides explain channels’ possible uses in ceremonies. To Sacsayhuaman, with vast blocks for the Inti Raymi event at solstice.
Continue to Puka Pukara, a checkpoint structure. Then Tambomachay, focused on water worship. End at Qoricancha, sun temple with overlaid convent.
Before city return, stop for llama and alpaca interactions, plus local goods buying. Arrive around 6:00 p.m. Drop at hotel or square. Evening free for dining or nightlife.
Overnight at a hotel in Cusco.
Trekking to Rainbow Mountain
The outing starts early, driving South Valley to the path. Approach the Rainbow Mountain at 17,060 feet or 5,200 meters with care due to height.
The ascent lasts up to 2 hours, based on fitness. Follow prep advice. Horse rental possible, but final 15 minutes on foot; not in package.
At the peak, spend 1 hour viewing the layered colors from minerals. Guides describe formation. Return to Cusco afterward.
Overnight at a hotel in Cusco.
Transfer from Hotel to Cusco Airport
Breakfast at the hotel. Staff collects you 2 hours prior to flight for airport drop. Trip concludes.
If afternoon departure, see museums like Regional or Qorikancha. Tickets via tourist pass.
Check-in: Cusco 10:00 a.m., Aguas Calientes 9:00 a.m. Check-out: Cusco 9:00 a.m., Aguas Calientes 10:00 a.m.
Tour Inclusions
Inclusions
Included
- Hotels with breakfast: 4 nights in Cusco, offering convenient locations; 2 nights in Aguas Calientes, near rails.
- City tour of Cusco courtesy of MACHU PICCHU RESERVATIONS: Morning historic walk.
- Sacred Valley of the Incas tour with buffet lunch plus bottle of water: Group to 17, covering museum and sites.
- Private guided tour in Machu Picchu: Focused session on Inca elements.
- Private Cocalmayo Hot Springs tour: Full day with guide.
- Archaeological city tour in Cusco plus bottle of water: Group to 17, multiple Inca locations.
- Rainbow Mountain trek plus breakfast and lunch plus entrance plus bottle of water: Regular service to summit.
- Entrance to the Inca City of Machu Picchu: Site access.
- Train from Ollantaytambo to Aguas Calientes: Valley to town.
- Bus from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu and back: Round trip.
- Train from Aguas Calientes to Hidroeléctrica Machupicchu: To station.
- Train from Hidroeléctrica Machupicchu to Aguas Calientes: Return.
- Tickets for Cocalmayo hot springs: Pool entry.
- Train from Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo: Back journey.
- Tickets for all archaeological complexes to visit: Covers listed Inca sites.
- Private transfers: From airport to Cusco hotel; from Hidroeléctrica to Cocalmayo; from Cocalmayo to Hidroeléctrica; from Cusco station to hotel; from hotel to Cusco airport.
- MACHU PICCHU RESERVATIONS benefits: 24-hour support in English and Spanish; professional team on activities; guidance in Spanish and English; concierge for needs.
- Meals: Natural organic local bases, global variants extra; consult team.
Not Included
- Travel insurance: For emergencies or cancellations.
- Domestic or international air tickets: To/from Cusco.
- Food and beverages not mentioned: Extra meals or drinks.
- Extra expenses: Tips, laundry, calls, unlisted items.
- Horse rental: For mountain trek.
What to Pack
Prices
Pricing
Prices (Valid from January 1, 2026, to December 31, 2026)
| Hotel Category | Hotels in Cusco (4 nights, Buffet Breakfast) | Hotels in Aguas Calientes (2 nights, Buffet Breakfast) | Single Occupancy | Double Occupancy | Triple Occupancy |
| Tourist | San Francisco Plaza, Casona Plaza Cusco, Sacha Hotel Centric, or similar | Flower House, Retama Machu Picchu, Ferre Machu Picchu, or similar | US$ 1,480 | US$ 1,080 | US$ 1,006 |
| First | Terra Andina, Hacienda Centro Historico, Xima Cusco Hotel, or similar | Taypikala Machu Picchu, Golden Sunrise, or similar | US$ 1,732 | US$ 1,185 | US$ 1,099 |
| Premium | Hilton Garden Inn, Sonesta Cusco, Costa del Sol Ramada, or similar | El Mapi By Inkaterra, Hatun Inti Boutique, or similar | US$ 2,012 | US$ 1,351 | US$ 1,249 |
| Luxury | Casa Andina Premium, Palacio del Inca, Belmond Monasterio, JW Marriott Cusco, or similar | Inkaterra Machu Picchu Pueblo, Sumaq Machu Picchu, Belmond Sanctuary Lodge, or similar | Request a Quote | Request a Quote | Request a Quote |
For private service, rates from US$ 1,600 per person in tourist level, up to US$ 2,200 in premium, featuring sole guides and flexible routes; ask for size-based figures.
Optional Tours
- Buffet Lunch at Sanctuary Lodge Restaurant: At hotel opposite Machu Picchu. From US$ 50.00 per person.
- Return Train Vistadome Observatory Service: With performances in car. From US$ 70.00 per person.
- Entrance to Machu Picchu Mountain or Huayna Picchu Mountain: Trail for overview. From US$ 65.00 per person.
- Apukunaq Tianan Quad Bike: Deity carvings. From US$ 150.00 per person.
- Professional Photographer: Trip documentation. Price on request.
- Private Tours and Excursions: Customized timings and selections.
Addons & Upgrades
How to Book
Aditional Information
Notes
- Prices effective January 1, 2025 to December 31, 2025.
- Tours cap at 17 for groups.
- Guides bring vast trail expertise in languages.
- MACHU PICCHU RESERVATIONS upholds standards via own transport and personnel.
- Optional activities offered.
- Private versions for adjusted plans.
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