Machu Picchu Luxury Tour 6 Days

After breakfast, you will begin a private exploration of some of the Sacred Valley’s most important archaeological and cultural attractions.

The first principal visit will be Ollantaytambo, an Inca settlement known for its monumental terraces, ceremonial sectors, stone structures and strategic location within the valley.

You will then continue to Moray, where circular agricultural terraces demonstrate how the Incas adapted cultivation techniques to different environmental conditions.

The itinerary also includes the Maras Salt Mines, a hillside landscape formed by thousands of salt pools that continue to be worked by local families using traditional methods.

The final visit will be Chinchero, an Andean town recognized for its archaeological heritage, colonial architecture and traditional textile production.

At the end of the excursion, you will return to your hotel in the Sacred Valley.

Overnight: Sacred Valley
Meals included: Breakfast and lunch
Tour style: Private cultural and archaeological tour

After breakfast, private transportation will take you to the train station, where you will board the Vistadome service to Aguas Calientes.

The train’s panoramic windows provide extensive views of the Sacred Valley, agricultural terraces, mountains and the Urubamba River as the route approaches the cloud forest surrounding Machu Picchu.

Upon arrival in Aguas Calientes, you will receive assistance before boarding the tourist bus to the entrance of Machu Picchu.

Inside the archaeological site, your private guide will lead you through the route assigned to your entrance ticket. You will learn about Machu Picchu’s architecture, agricultural terraces, ceremonial spaces, construction techniques and historical importance.

The exact circuit is subject to government availability when the reservation is confirmed. Early booking provides more alternatives for securing the preferred route.

After the guided visit, you will return by bus to Aguas Calientes and enjoy the included lunch. Later, you will board the train back to the Sacred Valley, where private transportation will be waiting to take you to your selected hotel in Cusco.

Overnight: Cusco
Meals included: Breakfast and lunch
Tour style: Private cultural and archaeological tour

After breakfast, you will begin a privately guided exploration of City Cusco and its principal Inca and colonial attractions.

Depending on the confirmed program, the visit may include the historic center and the nearby archaeological sites of Sacsayhuaman, Qenqo, Puka Pukara and Tambomachay.

Your guide will explain how the former capital of the Inca Empire was transformed during the colonial period while preserving important elements of its original urban structure, architecture and cultural identity.

The private format gives you more flexibility to ask questions, receive personalized explanations and explore at a comfortable pace.

At the end of the tour, you will return to your hotel and have the evening free.

Overnight: Cusco
Meals included: Breakfast and lunch
Tour style: Private historical and cultural tour

You will depart Cusco early in the morning and travel through the Andean countryside toward Mollepata and Soraypampa, the starting point of the hike to Humantay Lake.

From Soraypampa, you will begin the ascent through a high-altitude landscape surrounded by mountains and views of the Salkantay range.

Upon reaching Humantay Lake, you will have time to rest, take photographs and appreciate the turquoise water beneath the surrounding glacial peaks.

The hike takes place at high elevation and requires reasonable physical condition. Travelers should acclimatize before completing this excursion and follow the recommendations provided by the guide.

After visiting the lake, you will descend to Soraypampa, continue to the scheduled lunch location and then return to Cusco.

Overnight: Cusco
Meals included: Breakfast and lunch
Tour style: High-altitude nature excursion

After breakfast, you will have free time according to your confirmed flight schedule.

At the coordinated time, a Kantu Peru Tours representative will pick you up from your hotel and provide a private transfer to Cusco Airport.

This service concludes your six-day journey through Cusco, the Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu and Humantay Lake.

Meals included: Breakfast
Service included: Private airport transfer

The package includes selected hotels, airport transfers, transportation, professional guiding, entrance tickets, round-trip Vistadome train tickets, tourist buses, scheduled breakfasts and lunches, Machu Picchu, the Sacred Valley, Cusco and Humantay Lake.

Yes. A Machu Picchu entrance ticket is included. The assigned circuit depends on availability when the reservation is confirmed. Early booking is recommended when travelers prefer a particular route.

The standard package includes the round-trip Vistadome train. Travelers may request Vistadome Observatory or Hiram Bingham as an optional upgrade, subject to availability and an additional cost.

The package offers selected three-star, four-star and five-star hotel categories. It includes two nights in the Sacred Valley and three nights in Cusco. Final hotels are confirmed according to availability.

The Humantay Lake excursion involves an uphill hike at high altitude and should be considered moderately challenging. Travelers should acclimatize in Cusco or the Sacred Valley before the excursion.

A morning arrival is recommended so there is sufficient time to complete the scheduled Pisac and Sacred Valley visits. The order of activities may be adjusted according to the confirmed arrival time.

Yes. Hotel category, room type, train service and certain travel arrangements may be adjusted according to availability. Any modification may change the final price.

No. Domestic and international flights are not included. The package begins with pickup from Cusco Airport and ends with the return airport transfer.

We recommend booking several months in advance, especially when traveling during the peak season from May to September. Machu Picchu entrance tickets, preferred circuits, Vistadome train seats and selected luxury hotels have limited availability.

Yes. Humantay Lake is located at high altitude, so travelers should spend sufficient time acclimatizing in the Sacred Valley or Cusco before the excursion. This itinerary schedules the hike on the fifth day, allowing your body more time to adjust before completing the high-altitude activity.

Kantu Peru Tours is a local Cusco tour operator that coordinates hotels, transportation, entrance tickets, train reservations and professional guides in one itinerary. Our team provides personalized assistance before and during the journey.