Overview
This amazing 05 day Machu Picchu package is the best option to explore stunning Inca constructions in Cusco the capital of the Inca Empire, the sacred valley, and Maras Moray. It is great for couples, families, and old people that want to enjoy their Vacations in Cusco Peru. Visiting the best Inca places in the Peru Andes. You don’t require a lot of physical conditions because everything will be by transport.
Delight one of the seven Wonders of the world with this amazing Cusco – Machu Picchu Package 05 days and take the unique and beautiful experience with Kantu Peru Tours.
5 DAY MACHU PICCHU PACKAGE
DAY 1: ARRIVAL – CITY TOUR CUSCO.
- 05 Day Machu Picchu Package start since your arrival at Cusco city.
- Transfer from the Airport to Cusco Hotel. at 01:30 pm. approx City tour in Cusco Inca city, exploring Sacsayhuaman (big and stunning Constructions), Koricancha, (temple of the sun), Q’enqo (astronomical place), Tambomachay (temple of the water), and Puca Pucara (red fortress).
Overnight in Cusco
DAY 2: SACRED VALLEY OF THE INCAS Â / Â AGUAS CALIENTES.
- Today we start the journey since Cusco to Machu Picchu, not without visiting before the Sacred Valley of the Incas.
- At 08 am we start this amazing Journey exploring Awanacancha (Andean camels show), Pisac Archeological place, Sacred Valley landscapes, Ollantaytambo town, and the archeological place. In the afternoon according to the train spaces, we board the Tourist Train toward Aguas Calientes and every time close to Machu Picchu.
Buffet lunch in a tourist restaurant – Overnight in Aguas Calientes
DAY 3: MACHU PICCHU.
- In the Morning have your guided Tour in Machu Picchu,
- In the afternoon you take the train to Ollantaytambo – Transport to Cusco city
Overnight in Cusco city
DAY 4: MARAS MORAY AND SALINERAS.
- At 08 am. you start the trip Delighting the stunning Glaciers and mountains.
- You will visit the textile and weaving demonstration in Chinchero town, Salt mines of Maras, and the circular terraces of Moray. At 01 pm. approx you are coming back to Cusco city.
Overnight in Cusco city
DAY 5: CUSCO – TRANSFER TO THE AIRPORT.
- Cusco – Machu Picchu Package will end today.
- Transfer from the hotel to the airport, according to your flight departure.
End of Machu Picchu package 5 days.
This Tour is available in Group or Private Service.
itinerary
5 DAY MACHU PICCHU TOUR ITINERARY
DAY 1: ARRIVAL – CUSCO CITY TOUR
- Today we start this amazing adventure in Cusco, the Capital of the Inca empire, 5 day Machu Picchu Tour Package.
- In the morning, once you land in Cusco airport, a representative from Kantu Peru Tours will assist you and take you toward your hotel in Cusco city. He will give you brief information about Peru and Cusco city. Afterward, you make the check-in in the hotel, you have time to rest and have light lunch before the city tour around Cusco city.
- Cusco to Machu Picchu is the best option to explore incredible places before you delight one of the new seven wonders of the world. In the afternoon, around 01:30 pm. approx you start the city tour delighting these breathtaking constructions built by the Inca civilization. Our tour leader will escort and guide you through all these Inca places. Firstly, you visit Sacsayhuaman, then Koricancha, or the temple of the sun.
- Subsequently, you visit Q’enqo, the temple of the water of Tambomachay, and finally, you visit Puca Pucara.
- The tour will finish around 06:30 pm and the transport will drop you off at the hotel.
Overnight in Cusco city.
DAY 2: SACRED VALLEY OF THE INCAS – AGUAS CALIENTES TOWN
- Sacred Valley is a breathtaking option to travel from Cusco to Machu Picchu, delighting amazing places.
- Continuing this Breathtaking 5 day Machu Picchu package, today you check out the Cusco hotel and store the big suitcases (carry just necessary things).
- In the morning the tour leader will pick you up from the hotel and take you The Sacred Valley tour.
- After 30 minutes of driving, you stop in an interesting place called Awanacancha. As a result, you delight the Andean camels, Alpacas, Llamas, Vicuñas, and Huanacos. Following the journey after 10 minutes driving, you have a short stop to get a wonderful view of all the Sacred Valley.
- Subsequently, you arrive at the first archeological Inca Place Called Pisac where you visit the most important sectors with the tour leader. Afterward, the transport will take you through all the Sacred Valley until you arrive at Urubambamba town, where is the Buffet Inca lunch. You will delight Stunning Quinua, Corn farmlands.
- In the afternoon after lunch, you continue delighting the Sacred Valley and Urubamba river until you arrive at the next Archeological place located in Ollantaytambo town.
- Finally In the afternoon, after you explore this stunning Inca place of Ollantaytambo, you will board the train to continue Machu Picchu Tour Package 5 days. Important to carry your passport. During the journey by the train, you will delight some Inca construction and the beginning of the classic Inca Trail 04 days. Finally, you will be assisted by Kantu Peru Tours representative, who is going to take to your hotel.
- We recommend carrying just the necessary things for one night and store the big luggage at the Cusco hotel.
Overnight in Aguas Calientes town
DAY 3: MACHU PICCHU TOUR
- Today Machu Picchu package 5 days starts, picking you up early in the morning after breakfast from the hotel. You and the tour leader will take the transport, called CONSETUR, toward Machu Picchu Inca city. After 30 minutes finally, you arrive at one of the new seven wonders in the world.
- It is important to carry your passport for checking Machu Picchu’s control. Otherwise, you don’t visit Machu Picchu. Unless you book Huaynapicchu or Machu Picchu Mountains included.
- Following our 5 day Cusco to Machu Picchu Tour Package, the tour leader starts the tour once you feel ready for it. He will show you the most important Inca places, like the Agricultural sector, the quarry, the temple of the sun, the temple of the window, the sundial, etc.
- After the tour, you will have the chance to explore the last part of Machu Picchu on your own unless you decided to leave Machu Picchu.
- Before the tour leader leaves you in Machu Picchu, he will recommend to you how to get the bus and train.
- In the afternoon you have the chance to have lunch in this town and don’t forget to be 30 minutes before at the Train Station, according to the train ticket.
- In the afternoon you board the train to come back to Ollantaytambo town, subsequently, our representative will assist you and bring you to Cusco city.
Overnight in Cusco city.
TO TAKE INTO ACCOUNT:
- In the high season bus queue from Aguas Calientes – Machu Picchu – Aguas Calientes is huge. Hence you have to line up like 30 minutes before to board the bus.
- To visit Machu Picchu the Inca city, the Peruvian government set up some regulations since January 1, 2019, to avoid overpopulation and collapse Machu Picchu.
- Re-entry is only possible if your ticket includes Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu mountain. For this reason, it is recommended to go to the Intipunku or Inca Bridge before starting your tour of Machu Picchu with prior coordination with the KANTU PERU TOURS Reserve Area.
- Trains are subject to availability according to the schedule or prior to which your reservation was made.
- If you want to climb Machu Picchu or Huayna Picchu mountain you must book in advance and add an extra fee of USD 65. there is a limit of people climbing eighter mountains.
DAY 4:Â SALT MINES OF MARAS – CIRCULAR TERRACES OF MORAY
- After this great 5-day Machu Picchu package, in the morning approximately 8 am.
- After a good breakfast at the hotel, our transportation and the tour leader will take you to these impressive places, delighting landscapes until you reach Moray, terraces circulars built inside a large hole in the ground.
- Moray comes from the word Muyu, which means Circular; it also functioned as an important Inca Laboratory.
- Continuing the trip through the Andes of Peru, you will visit the natural salt mines of Maras located above the Sacred Valley of the Incas.
- The Maras salt flats are a salty spring that feeds thousands of small pools. The process of getting salt here is amazing.
- Finally, the transport will drop you toward Cusco City. You will have the free afternoon to walk in Cusco city.
Overnight in Cusco.
DAY 5: CUSCO – TRANSFER TO THE AIRPORT
- Unfortunately, today finished Cusco to Machu Picchu Package 5 days.
- Regarding your flight departure, we will pick you up from the hotel 02-30 hours before to avoid delays.
- Once we get to the airport our service will be finished.
End of 5 days Machu Picchu package.
Include
5 DAY MACHU PICCHU TOUR INCLUSIONS
IT INCLUDES
Permanent telephone assistance.
Transfers from Airport – Hotel – Airport.
Cusco City Tour: Transport, and entrance tickets.
Sacred Valley Tour: Transport, entrance tickets, and lunch.
Transfers Hotel in Cusco – Ollantaytambo/Poroy train station – Hotel in Cusco.
Train Tickets Ollantaytambo – Aguas Calientes – Ollantaytambo.
Bus ticket Aguas Calientes – Machu Picchu – Aguas Calientes.
Entrance ticket to Machu Picchu. Circuit 2 (subject to availability).
Maras Moray Tour: transport, entrance tickets.
Professional tour leader for all the tours.
03 hotel night in Cusco (based on double room).
01 hotel night in Aguas Calientes (based on double room).
04 Breakfast at the hotel.
NOT INCLUDE
Flights.
Meals not mentioned in the inclusions.
Water and snack.
Phone calls.
Any other service not mentioned.
Travel insurance.
Tips.
OPTIONAL
Entrance ticket for Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu Mountain: an additional USD 65.00 per person (Needs to be booked several months in advance).
Packing list
RECOMMENDATIONS FOR THE TOUR:
- Passport
- Suitable shoes for walking in Machu Picchu.
- Bring a small backpack, your camera, hat, sunscreen, and mosquito repellent.
- It is only allowed to carry 5 kilos of luggage on the train.
- Book your tickets to Machu Picchu in advance.
- Personal medications
- Water and snacks
- Extra money
FAQS
FAQS REGARDING THE 5 DAY MACHU PICCHU TOUR PACKAGE
IS IT IMPORTANT TO CARRY PASSPORT FOR MACHU PICCHU5 DAYS TOUR?
It is important that you carry the original passport that you used for the reservation of sacred valley Machu Picchu 5 days tour. Especially to visit Machu Picchu. If you update your passport, don’t forget to bring both of them.
WHAT IS THE BEST TIME OF YEAR TO TAKE THE TOUR?
The best time to do This 5 day tour Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu by train is during the dry season, which runs from April to October. During these months, the weather is more stable, and rain is less frequent.
WHAT IS THE WEATHER LIKE IN MACHU PICCHU?
The weather in Machu Picchu can vary, with temperatures ranging between 12°C and 24°C. It is advisable to wear layered clothing to adapt to temperature changes throughout the day.
DO I NEED TO BOOK IN ADVANCE THE CUSCO MACHU PICCHU TOUR 5 DAYS?
Yes, it is recommended to book at least one month in advance for this This 5 day tour Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu by train, especially if you want to include entry to Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu Mountain, as tickets are limited.
HOW LONG DOES THE GUIDED TOUR OF MACHU PICCHU LAST?
The guided tour of Machu Picchu lasts between 2 and 2.5 hours. After the guided tour, you will have free time to explore and take photographs.
WHAT TYPE OF ACCOMMODATION IS OFFERED IN AGUAS CALIENTES?
As the Tour Machu Picchu 5 days 4 nights involves night accommodation, for Machu Picchu night in Aguas Calientes this range from a standard hotel with basic amenities for your stay to 3 and 4-star hotels like Intipunku Machupicchu or similar and Tierra Viva or similar, respectively. If you desire a higher category of hotel, please contact us to see options and additional costs.
WHAT CAN I DO WITH MY LUGGAGE BEFORE WE START MACHU PICCHU 5 DAYS TOUR?
It is important to know that you don’t need to carry all your suitcases during these two days, therefore, you can leave your big suitcases in the hotel in Cusco or we can store for you in our office as long as you show us what important things you are leaving with us.
IS THERE ANY ADDITIONAL PLACE I CAN VISIT IN AGUAS CALIENTES?
Yes, you can visit the Manuel Chávez Ballón Site Museum and the Aguas Calientes Butterfly House. Admission to the museum is free by showing your passport, and the entrance fee to the butterfly house is S/. 10.00.
ARE THERE ANY RESTRICTIONS FOR THE MACHU PICCHU TOUR?
Yes, visits to Machu Picchu are regulated by a programmed circuit in one direction with no option to return. Since January 1, 2019, re-entry to Machu Picchu is not allowed unless your ticket includes Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu Mountain.
HOW ARE THE QUEUES FOR THE BUSES FROM AGUAS CALIENTES TO MACHU PICCHU MANAGED?
It is possible that you may have to queue to board the buses from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu and vice versa, especially during peak season. Our guide will provide suggestions for managing your time appropriately.
ABOUT THE PAYMENT AND CANCELLATIONS FOR CUSCO TO MACHU PICCHU PACKAGE 5 DAYS?
You can get more information in our link TERMS AND CONDITIONS
WHAT CAN I DO ABOUT ALTITUDE SICKNESS?
Cusco city is located at a considerable elevation, and many people who land Cusco, start feeling some altitude sickness. Therefore, we advise you to visit your doctor to prescribe medicine for the altitude.
CAN I CLIMB HUAYNA PICCHU AND MACHU PICCHU MOUNTAIN?
Yes, you can. To climb Huayna Picchu and Machu Picchu mountains there is a limit, only 400 hundred people can climb Huaynapicchu and 800 hundred people can climb Machu Picchu mountain. Therefore, when you book the tour, you have to be sure about it. Because the reservations for either mountain must be several months in advance. There is an extra fee of 65 dollars to book one mountain.
You won’t get the ticket for either mountain in Aguas Calientes town at the last time. You’ll be able to re-enter again to Machu Picchu city. Hence, you have one chance to explore Machu Picchu on your own.
WHY BOOK WITH KANTU PERU TOURS?
- Kantu Peru Tours is a Cusco travel agency that operates all the packages directly. We don’t give commissions to travel agencies or any other third parties that inflate the costs.
- The staff that works with us are professional and responsible. Before they start working with Katu Peru Tours, we have a training course about customer service.
- We have all the tourist permissions and certificates, granted by the Municipality of Cusco, and the Minister of Peru (DICETUR – MINCETUR), which guarantees us to operate in Cusco and the sacred valley of Machu Picchu.
- Our Customers are our best guarantee. You can see and read our customer’s reviews. Click HEREÂ
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Type Train
EXPEDITION TRAIN
The regular train service to Macchu Picchu, called Expedition is a basic tourist train, with all the comfort and view of incredible landscapes to make your trip an unforgettable experience. It has bathrooms and attention on board by a highly trained staff.
expedition service
VISTADOME TRAIN
Vistadome panoramic train service is a good alternative if you are looking to enjoy the incredible landscapes on the way to Machu Picchu to the fullest, with panoramic windows that will make sure you do not miss any detail of the beautiful surrounding ecosystem, along with a mix of snacks, drinks included and a show on board, they make the perfect complement to enjoy an incredible trip.
VISTADOME OBSERVATORY TRAIN
The Vistadome observatory train is a good alternative if you are looking to fully enjoy the incredible landscapes on the way to Machu Picchu, with panoramic windows that will ensure you don’t miss any details of the beautiful surrounding ecosystem, along with a mix of snacks, drinks included and a show on board, are the perfect complement to enjoy an incredible trip.
HIRAM BINGHAM TRAIN
It is the most luxurious train in Peru, with which you can have a luxury experience, all included. Enjoy the multiple wagons of Hiram Bingham, where you can find a restaurant wagon, bar with open bar, a van with beautiful balconies, musicians on board and tourist guides that will make you not miss a single detail.
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Tour Price
Please ask for a personalized quote. The price is customized depending on the final accommodation options, travel dates, and other preferences.
GROUP TOUR
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The Voyage or Expedition Train + Hotel 2 stars
Standard
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$559.00 USD |
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The Voyage or Expedition Train + Hotel 3 stars
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$660.00 USD |
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The Voyage or Expedition Train + Hotel 4 stars
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$720.00 USD |
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| The service is with the EXPEDITION Train or the VOYAGER Train, but if you prefer the train service with panoramic windows, the VISTADOME Train (One Way: Vistadome Observatory – Return: Regular Vistadome), add US$ 90.00 per person. | ||
PRIVATE TOUR |
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The Voyage or Expedition Train + Hotel 3 stars
Tourist
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Before: $953.00 USDNow: $919.00 USD |
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The Voyage or Expedition Train + Hotel 4 stars
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Before: $1018.00 USDNow: $982.00 USD |
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The service is with Vistadome Train but, if you prefer the service with Hiram Bingham Train add US$ 750.00 per person.
