Cusco and Machu Picchu 5-Day Tour
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Cusco and Machu Picchu 5 Day Tour – Maras, Moray & Sacred Valley
Discover the cultural highlights of the Peruvian Andes with our Cusco and Machu Picchu 5 Day Tour, a complete 5-day, 4-night journey combining Cusco, the Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu, Maras, Moray, and the famous Salt Mines. Designed for travelers who want to experience the region's most important historical and archaeological attractions in one organized package, this tour brings together Inca heritage, colonial history, Andean landscapes, and one of the world's most celebrated archaeological sites.
Your journey includes guided visits to Cusco's most important landmarks, the archaeological sites of the Sacred Valley, a tourist train journey to Aguas Calientes, and a professionally guided visit to Machu Picchu. You will also explore the circular terraces of Moray and the traditional Maras Salt Mines, two distinctive attractions that add another dimension to your experience in the Cusco region. If you have less time available, you can also explore our 4 Day Machu Picchu Tour from Cusco and the Sacred Valley.
With hotel accommodation, scheduled transportation, entrance tickets, train tickets, airport transfers, and professional guiding coordinated in advance, Kantu Peru Tours makes it easier to enjoy your vacation without organizing every service separately. With both group and private service options available, this Cusco Machu Picchu 5 days 4 nights package is an excellent choice for first-time visitors as well as travelers looking for a complete cultural experience in Peru.
Why Choose This Cusco and Machu Picchu 5 Day Tour?
This tour combines Cusco, the Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu, Maras, and Moray in a carefully organized five-day itinerary, giving you the opportunity to experience several of the region's most important cultural attractions without having to coordinate transportation, tickets, hotels, and guided services separately.
With Kantu Peru Tours, you also have the flexibility to choose between different hotel categories and group or private services according to your travel style. Professional guides, scheduled transfers, train transportation, entrance tickets, and local assistance are coordinated throughout the journey, allowing you to focus on discovering the history and landscapes of the Cusco region.
Itinerary
Upon arrival at Cusco Airport, a Kantu Peru Tours representative will welcome you and assist with your transfer to your selected hotel. You will have time to rest and begin adjusting to the altitude before starting your first guided experience in the historic capital of the Inca Empire.
Later, join a guided Cusco City Tour and discover some of the city's most important Inca and colonial landmarks. Visit the Cathedral and Qorikancha before continuing to the archaeological sites located outside the historic center: Sacsayhuaman, Qenqo, Puka Pukara, and Tambomachay.
Throughout the tour, your guide will introduce you to the history, architecture, and cultural significance of these remarkable sites. After the visit, return to Cusco and enjoy the remainder of the evening at your leisure.
Overnight: Cusco
After breakfast at your hotel, travel through the Sacred Valley of the Incas and discover some of its most important archaeological and cultural attractions.
Visit the archaeological complex of Pisac, where impressive agricultural terraces, ancient structures, and mountain views reveal the engineering and organization of the Inca civilization. Depending on the operating schedule, there may also be an opportunity to visit the traditional Pisac market.
Continue through the Sacred Valley and enjoy an included buffet lunch before traveling to Ollantaytambo. Explore this remarkable living Inca town and its archaeological complex while your guide explains its historical and strategic importance.
Later, board your tourist train to Aguas Calientes. Enjoy the changing Andean scenery as the train follows the Urubamba River toward the gateway to Machu Picchu.
Upon arrival, assistance will be provided for your hotel check-in and the final arrangements for your Machu Picchu visit.
Overnight: Aguas Calientes
After breakfast, meet your guide and take the bus from Aguas Calientes to the entrance of Machu Picchu.
Explore the legendary Inca citadel during a professionally guided visit following the route assigned to your entrance ticket. Your guide will explain the history, architecture, and cultural significance of the areas included in your authorized Machu Picchu circuit.
The specific route and entrance time depend on official ticket availability at the time of booking. Travelers interested in obtaining a preferred circuit should reserve their tour as early as possible.
After visiting Machu Picchu, return by bus to Aguas Calientes and enjoy free time before boarding your return train. Upon arrival at the corresponding train station, transportation will take you back to your hotel in Cusco.
Overnight: Cusco
After breakfast, continue your Cusco and Machu Picchu 5 Day Tour with an excursion through the Andean countryside to Maras and Moray.
At Moray, explore the remarkable circular terraces traditionally associated with Inca agricultural experimentation. Their unusual design and different levels make this archaeological site one of the most distinctive attractions in the region.
Continue to the Maras Salt Mines, where thousands of salt pools extend across the mountainside. This traditional salt production system has been maintained by local families for generations and creates one of the most recognizable landscapes near Cusco.
After completing the excursion, return to Cusco. The remainder of the day is available to rest, explore the historic center, or enjoy the city independently.
Overnight: Cusco
Enjoy breakfast at your hotel before preparing for your departure.
At the coordinated time, transportation according to your booked service will take you from your hotel to Cusco Airport, marking the end of your five-day experience through Cusco and Machu Picchu.
Meals: Breakfast
Included
- 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 nights in Cusco (based on double room).
- 01 hotel night in Aguas Calientes (based on double room).
- 04 Breakfast at the hotel.
Not Included
- Flights.
- Meals not mentioned in the inclusions.
- Water and snacks.
- Phone calls.
- Any other service not mentioned.
- Travel insurance.
- Tips.
OPTIONAL
Entrance ticket for Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu Mountain: an additional USD 75.00 per person (Needs to be booked several months in advance).
Recommendations
- 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
Prices
| Group Service | Price | Click to Book |
|---|---|---|
| Price per person in a double room – minimum 2 people | ||
STANDARDHotel ⭐⭐ | $639.00 USD | BOOK NOW |
TOURISTHotel ⭐⭐⭐ | $740.00 USD | BOOK NOW |
SUPERIORHotel ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | $800.00 USD | BOOK NOW |
The service includes the Expedition Train or the Voyager Train. If you prefer a panoramic experience, you can upgrade to the Vistadome Train — outbound: Vistadome Observatory / return: regular Vistadome — for an additional US$95.00 per person.
| Private Service | Price | Click to Book |
|---|---|---|
| Price per person in a double room – minimum 2 people | ||
TOURISTHotel ⭐⭐⭐ | $999.00 USD | BOOK NOW |
SUPERIORHotel ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | $1062.00 USD | BOOK NOW |
The service includes the Vistadome Train. If you prefer the Hiram Bingham Train, you can upgrade for an additional US$750.00 per person.
More Private Tour Prices
| N° of People | 3-Star Hotel | 4-Star Hotel |
|---|---|---|
| 1 pax | $1409.00 USD BOOK NOW | $1526.00 USD BOOK NOW |
| 2 pax | $999.00 USD BOOK NOW | $1062.00 USD BOOK NOW |
| 3 pax | $885.00 USD BOOK NOW | $1030.00 USD BOOK NOW |
| 4 pax | $853.00 USD BOOK NOW | $902.00 USD BOOK NOW |
| 5 pax | $818.00 USD BOOK NOW | $867.00 USD BOOK NOW |
| 6 pax | $797.00 USD BOOK NOW | $850.00 USD BOOK NOW |
Frequently Asked Questions
The package includes airport transfers, hotel accommodation, four breakfasts, guided tours, scheduled tourist transportation, an included lunch during the Sacred Valley tour, round-trip train tickets, Machu Picchu bus tickets, entrance tickets, and professional guiding according to the selected service.
Yes. The package includes three hotel nights in Cusco and one hotel night in Aguas Calientes. Different hotel categories are available, allowing you to select the accommodation level that best matches your travel preferences.
Yes. The package includes an entrance ticket to Machu Picchu. The specific circuit and entrance time are subject to official availability at the time the reservation is confirmed.
Yes. Round-trip tourist train transportation between the Cusco region and Aguas Calientes is included. The train category depends on the selected package, and upgrades to panoramic train services may be available for an additional cost.
Both group and private service options are available. The group option shares certain tours and transportation with other travelers, while the private option provides a more personalized travel experience.
Yes. Different hotel categories are available, and train upgrades may also be requested. All upgrades are subject to availability and may involve an additional cost.
We recommend booking several months in advance, particularly if you are traveling during popular periods or want a preferred Machu Picchu circuit, hotel category, or train service. Machu Picchu entrance tickets have limited availability.
Yes. This itinerary is especially suitable for first-time visitors because it combines Cusco, the Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu, Maras, and Moray while coordinating the main transportation, accommodation, tickets, and guided services in one package.
Types of Train
The regular train service to Machu 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.
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.
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.
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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Discover Cusco, the Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu, Maras, and Moray on a complete five-day journey with hotels, train travel, entrance tickets, transportation, and professional guiding coordinated for you.
Book your Cusco and Machu Picchu 5 Day Tour with Kantu Peru Tours and secure your preferred travel dates, hotel category, and the best available Machu Picchu entrance option.
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