6-Days Cusco Tours | Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu

Our 6-Day Cusco Tours Tour Package.

Your journey begins with a warm reception at Cusco airport, followed by a transfer to your hotel where you can acclimate to the altitude before starting our scheduled Cusco City Tour.

At 1:40 pm, we will embark on a guided tour starting from Cusco’s main square. Our first stop is the Qoricancha Temple, built on the foundations of the Inca temple dedicated to the Sun God, with impressive Inca walls still preserved.

Next, we will visit the Sacsayhuamán Fortress, renowned for its massive, finely polished stones, some reaching 9 meters in height and weighing up to 350 tons. This site was an important ceremonial center dedicated to the Sun God.

We will then explore the Qenqo Temple, a mystical site where the Incas performed religious sacrifices.

Our tour continues to the Puca Pucara Military Center, known as the “inn” for Inca soldiers, and concludes at the Tambomachay Temple, often referred to as “The Bath of the Ñusta.” This site features two aqueducts that provide crystal-clear water year-round.

After the tour, you’ll return to your hotel with the evening free to explore Cusco at your leisure.

At 8:30 am our transfer will pick you up from your hotel to take you to the starting point of our adventure in the south of Cusco.

First we will visit the archaeological centre of Tipón : A large and impressive cultivation area containing 12 cultivation terraces, the walls of which were built with finely carved stones. Even more impressive is the irrigation system that is still serving agriculture and the advantage is the water intake in the spring season.

Continuing on, we will arrive at Pikillaqta; it has the characteristics of a large urban center corresponding to the time of development of the Wari empire with more than a thousand buildings, courts or houses, temples, long and narrow streets with buildings that were up to 4 stories high.

At the end we visit Andahuaylillas: a typical Andean town from colonial times with a unique origin and architecture. The Andahuaylillas Temple stands out from the colonial era with beautiful decoration and mural paintings from the 17th and 18th centuries, known as the “Sistine Chapel of America.”

We will be returning to the city of Cusco at approximately 3:30 p.m.

At 8:30 a.m., we will pick you up from your hotel in Cusco and begin our adventure toward Chinchero, a traditional Andean village located at 3,780 meters (12,402 feet) above sea level. In Chinchero, we will visit its traditional market and a local textile center, where you will learn about ancient weaving techniques, natural dyes, and Andean culture.

We will then continue to the impressive circular agricultural terraces of Moray, an ancient Inca agricultural laboratory believed to have been used to experiment with different crops and microclimates. On the way, we will pass through picturesque villages and beautiful Andean landscapes.

Finally, we will visit the famous Maras Salt Mines (Salineras de Maras), located northwest of the town of Maras. These salt mines consist of more than 2,000 small salt pools, each averaging about 5 square meters, which have been used since Inca times and continue to be operated by local families today.

After our visit, we will return to the city of Cusco, where the tour concludes.

At 7:20 a.m., our transfer will pick you up from your hotel to begin our exciting journey to the Sacred Valley of the Incas.

By 8:00 a.m., we will depart toward the Sacred Valley. Our first stop will be the Corao craft center, where you will have approximately 10 minutes to explore and appreciate local textiles and traditional handicrafts.

We will then continue through the town of Pisac to the Pisac Archaeological Park. This impressive site features Inca agricultural terraces carved into the mountainside, forming a unique landscape. After exploring the archaeological site, we will return to the town of Pisac for a brief visit to a local silver workshop, where you can observe the traditional techniques used to create Andean silver jewelry.

Next, we will follow the scenic route along the Vilcanota River to Urubamba, where a delicious buffet lunch prepared with local ingredients awaits us. You will have time to relax and enjoy the meal.

Our adventure continues as we head to the town of Ollantaytambo. Here, we will visit the Ollantaytambo Fortress, an important Inca archaeological site that served as a military, agricultural, and religious center during the Inca Empire.

Train Ride to Machu Picchu

At approximately 4:00 p.m., after our visit to Ollantaytambo, we will head to the train station for our journey to Machu Picchu. During the train ride, you will enjoy breathtaking landscapes of the Vilcanota Valley and views of archaeological remains along the route.

Upon arrival at the Machu Picchu train station in Aguas Calientes, our staff will be waiting to transfer you to your hotel. After check-in, our guide will meet you at the hotel to provide important information and instructions for your visit to the Machu Picchu citadel the following day.

You will then have a free evening to explore and relax in the charming town of Machu Picchu at your own pace.

At the time indicated by our guide, we will head to the Consettur bus station to board the shuttle bus for the short but scenic ride up to the Historic Sanctuary of Machu Picchu.

Upon arrival at the entrance gate of Machu Picchu, we will present our passports and entrance tickets before entering the citadel with our professional tour guide.

The Machu Picchu guided tour lasts approximately 2.5 hours. During the tour, we will explore the most important sectors of the citadel, starting at the famous Guardian’s House viewpoint, where you will enjoy the classic panoramic view of Machu Picchu with Huayna Picchu Mountain in the background.

We will then visit the Stone Quarry, where the massive stones used to build the citadel were carved and shaped. Next, we will explore the Temple of the Sun, one of the most important religious structures of the Inca Empire, followed by the Temple of the Three Windows, famous for its trapezoidal windows and ceremonial significance.

We will also visit the Agricultural Sector, with its impressive terraces that demonstrate the advanced engineering and farming techniques of the Incas, and the Urban Sector, which includes residential areas, temples, plazas, and ceremonial spaces.

After the guided tour, you will have free time to explore Machu Picchu on your own, take photos, or simply enjoy the mystical atmosphere of this Wonder of the World.

We will then take the bus back down to Machu Picchu Town (Aguas Calientes). Depending on your train departure time, we will arrive at the train station at least 30 minutes before departure to board the train back to Ollantaytambo.

Upon arrival in Ollantaytambo, our transfer will be waiting to take you back to Cusco. The tour ends upon arrival in Cusco, completing this unforgettable experience visiting Machu Picchu, one of the New Seven Wonders of the World.

Breakfast at the hotel. If your departure from Cusco is later in the evening, you may take the day to explore the Imperial City at your own pace or visit the traditional San Pedro Market, where you can discover local products, handicrafts, and traditional Andean foods. Optional tours can be arranged upon request for an additional cost.

At the appropriate time, we will transfer you to Cusco Airport or the bus terminal, marking the end of our services and your unforgettable journey through Peru.