Machu Picchu Luxury Tour 7 Days from Cusco

After breakfast, you will begin a privately guided 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 the 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. After the scheduled visits, 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, mountains, agricultural areas 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, construction techniques, ceremonial spaces and cultural importance.

Machu Picchu is recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its exceptional cultural and natural significance. The exact visiting circuit is subject to government availability when the reservation is confirmed, so early booking is recommended when travelers prefer a particular route.

After the guided visit, you will return by bus to Aguas Calientes and enjoy the included lunch. Later, you will board the return train, followed by private transportation 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 Cusco City Tour and its principal Inca and colonial attractions.

Depending on the confirmed program, the visit includes Cusco Cathedral, Qorikancha 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 the attractions at a comfortable pace.

At the end of the tour, you will return to your hotel and have the evening free to rest or explore Cusco independently.

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.

After breakfast, transportation will continue to the trailhead. From Soraypampa, you will begin the uphill hike 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 follow the guide’s instructions, walk at a controlled pace and evaluate their personal fitness before participating.

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

You will leave Cusco early in the morning and travel south through high-Andean landscapes toward the starting point of the hike to Vinicunca Rainbow Mountain.

Breakfast will be served along the route before continuing to the trailhead. From there, you will begin the ascent accompanied by your guide, walking gradually because of the elevation.

During the hike, you may observe mountain scenery, local communities, llamas and alpacas. Upon reaching the principal viewpoint, you will have time to rest, take photographs and appreciate the mountain’s naturally colored geological formations.

This excursion takes place at very high altitude and is considered physically demanding. Travelers should be properly acclimatized and should inform the guide of any discomfort during the hike.

After the visit, you will return to the trailhead, continue to the scheduled lunch location and travel back to Cusco.

Overnight: Cusco
Meals included: Breakfast and lunch
Tour style: High-altitude trekking and 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 seven-day journey through the Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu, Cusco, Humantay Lake and Rainbow Mountain.

Meals included: Breakfast
Service included: Private airport transfer

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

The package offers selected hotel categories in the Sacred Valley and Cusco. It includes two nights in the Sacred Valley and four nights in Cusco. The final hotels are confirmed according to the selected category and availability.

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

Yes. A Machu Picchu entrance ticket is included. The assigned circuit depends on availability when the reservation is confirmed. Booking early provides more alternatives for securing the preferred route.

Both excursions involve uphill walking at high altitude. Humantay Lake is considered moderately challenging, while Rainbow Mountain can feel more demanding because of its elevation. Appropriate acclimatization and reasonable physical condition are recommended.

Yes. The journey begins with two nights in the Sacred Valley, followed by Machu Picchu and Cusco. Humantay Lake and Rainbow Mountain are scheduled toward the end of the itinerary, allowing more time to adjust before the highest-altitude activities.

A morning arrival is recommended so there is sufficient time for the scheduled wildlife center and Pisac visits. The itinerary may be adjusted according to the confirmed arrival time.

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

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

Booking several months in advance is recommended, particularly when travelers want a preferred Machu Picchu circuit, specific train schedule or selected hotel category. All services remain subject to availability until the reservation is confirmed.

Kantu Peru Tours is a local operator based in Cusco that coordinates hotels, transportation, entrance tickets, train reservations and professional guides in one itinerary. Our team provides direct assistance before your arrival and throughout the journey.