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2025 Peru Machu Picchu Tour 6 Days

2025 Peru Machu Picchu Tour 6 Days

Experience the highlights of Cusco on our 6-day Peru Machu Picchu tour. Explore the city of Cusco on the first day and discover its Inca and Colonial heritage. Visit the Sacred Valley on an excursion, Walk to the Rainbow Mountain and discover the Machu Picchu Inca citadel on a day trip. Since its discovery to the world until today, this extraordinary heritage of the Inca culture continues to enchant visitors from all around the globe. Although the word 'ecology' was unknown at the time, the Incas paid special attention to conservation, maintaining perfect harmony between the architectural concept of their buildings and the natural landscapes.

 

Are you looking for an unforgettable visit to Peru and Machu Picchu? Look no further. Our all-inclusive Peru Machu Picchu tour packages offer you a guided tour of Cusco city, allowing you to admire the natural and Incan monuments of the Sacred Valley of the Incas and appreciate the changing landscapes as you continue to Machu Picchu. Continue our Peru Machu Picchu tour with a walk up to Vinicunca, where you can appreciate the Rainbow Mountain.

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Overview:

Sustainable Tourism: Inca Trail Machu is very keen and happy to promote and practice sustainable tourism by being eco-friendly and supporting local communities.

Physical Activity: 3-Moderate to Difficult - Some points are high

Style Type: Hiking, Natural, Cultural.

Service Level: All Inclusive and confortable experience

Age Requirement: 4+ Please note: all participants under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult.

Tour OperatorInca Trail Machu since 2007

Crew: A Inca Trail Machu representative at Cusco and professional tour guides

Accommodation: Hotel*** (4 nights) and Machu Picchu Hotel (1 night). 

Meals: 5x Breakfast, 1x Buffet lunch,1x Lunch (Please allow USD 30 - 50 for meals not included).

Transportation: Van, a train round trip.

 

Quick Itinerary:

Day 01: Arrival at Cusco

Day 02: City Tour of Cusco

Day 03: Sacred Valley/ Aguas Calientes

Day 04: Machu Picchu Tour

Day 05: Rainbow Mountain 

Day 06: Departure Day

 

Highlights of the Peru Machu Picchu Tour

  • Sightseeing of the surrounding areas of Cusco City.
  • Visit the Cathedral of Cusco.
  • Visit the Coricancha Temple of the Sun.
  • Learn about Inca culture and architecture.
  • Visit the traditional Pisac market, and marvel at the breathtaking Andean landscapes.
  • Stop at the Sacred Valley, a place of unparalleled beauty.
  • Guided visits to Ollantaytambo.
  • Enjoy a complete tour of Machu Picchu, one of the world's most remarkable archaeological sites.
  • View the most beautiful colors in the Rainbow Mountain.

 

Day 01: Arrival to Cusco
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Machu Picchu Tour

 

Your Machu Picchu vacation begins with an arrival at Cusco´s airport. An Inca Trail Machu representative awaits you in front of the Cusco´s airport arrival hall holding a sheet with your name so please leave the hall. Then he/she transfers you to your hotel. The rest of the day is free to give you some time to acclimatize for the rest of your Cusco Peru Machu Picchu tour. So you can relax, have some coca tea (a natural tea of coca leaves and the best tool against altitude sickness!) or just walk around the city´s center and visit some Colonial churches and see many Incan walls.

The Cusco City is the oldest continuously inhabited city on this continent. The city attracts people from all around the world, who arrive not only to visit a unique destination but also to experience an antique culture that differs a lot from the occidental 21st century´s way of life. One could easily spend a week just in and around this site. Inca-built stone walls line most of the central streets and it is not necessary to go far to see other major Inca ruins! This is a city steeped in history, traditions and legends!

Every year, Cusco is visited by thousands of travelers, who come to delve into its noble, but tragic past. Our Machu Picchu tour is a perfect base for optional explorations around the city´s surroundings as well as for a range of outdoor activities.

Day 02: City Tour of Cusco
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Machu Picchu Tour Package

 

In the morning, your Tour Guide picks you up from your hotel and takes you onto the tour of Cusco City starting with a visit of the Cathedral located on the Main Square of Cusco. Its construction started in 1559 and it took 100 years to finish!! The Cathedral can pride on the biggest depository of Colonial art of the city.  A vault containing remains of the famous Incan historian - Garcilaso de la Vega is just past the entrance. 

 

Then, you visit Qoricancha - the golden temple of the Incas that was once the most significant temple of the Incan Empire! The temple was dedicated to the god of the Sun.

 

After that, we continue our Cusco Peru Machu Picchu tour by bus outside of the city visiting the huge Incan fortress of Sacsayhuaman. There are some magnificent Inca´s walls made up of huge and impressive stones weighing up to 130 tons. The stones fit together with an absolute peferction! Three of these walls run parallel to over 360 m. There are 21 bastions in the fortress. 

 
Later on, you continue to a nearby Incan labyrinth and a ceremonial site - Qenqo. After our Tour Guide has explained us about this enigmatic site, we board our bus to continue to the red fortress of Puca Pucara. Our last stop is in Tambomachay - a water temple of the Incas. 
  
Finally, you are taken back to our hotel in Cusco to relax. Rest of the day free time to explore the city.

Day 03: Sacred Valley
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Machu Picchu Travel Package

 

Today, we cover the distance of Cusco to Machu Picchu, but before we do so, our Tour Guide takes us into the Sacred Valley of the Incas that was once an important source of food for the Incas. The Sacred Valley is a lush agricultural region that keeps supplying the Cusco City with lots of its production. We visit the majestic ruins of Pisaq as well as its current famous handicraft market. Then, we stop in Urubamba, considered to be the capital of the valley, to have a buffet lunch offering Andean cuisine. Afterwards, we continue to the picturesque town of Ollantaytambo where we enjoy a guided tour of its Incan fortress. The town and fortress of Ollantaytambo are strategically situated overlooking the beautiful Urubamba River Valley. Then, we board a train taking us to the town of Aguas Calientes (just below Machu Picchu), a perfect alternative on how to reach Machu Picchu when the Inca Trail hike is fully booked. There, we overnight in a comfortable hotel.

Day 04: Guided tour of Machu Picchu
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The long awaited highlight of all our Machu Picchu travel packages awaits you today. So we got up early and after breakfast, we took a bus to the Historic Sanctuary of Machu Picchu. Then, your tour guide shows you around the Inca city and explains about its history and the purpose of each place during a guided tour of approximately 2 and a half hours. Afterwards, you have the opportunity to climb for about 45 minutes to the Huayna Picchu (or Machu Picchu Mountain, a 1.5 hour climb), a peak that dominates the ancient city and serves to take some panoramic pictures of if this way. If you want to climb up to these mountains, it is extra cost.

 

When you have enjoyed the place enough, you can take a bus back to Aguas Calientes or descend slowly and take more panoramic pictures of the surrounding breathtaking nature on the way (recommended).

 

Aguas Calientes, you can visit one of the many very good restaurants that offer traditional Andean as well as international cuisine. To finish our tour, we always use an afternoon train to take passengers back to Ollantaytambo (alternatively to Poroy). From there, we will travel by tourist vehicle back to your hotel in Cusco.

 

Day 05: Rainbow Mountain
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Cusco Machu Picchu Tour

 

The highly anticipated highlight of our Cusco travel packages awaits you today. We start early, Driving 3 hours to the first stop, where we have a breakfast and after a hearty breakfast, we set off on a scenic drive to the trailhead of Rainbow Mountain, nestled in the breathtaking Andes.

 

Upon arrival, our experienced guide will lead you on a hike through the stunning Andean landscapes. The trail offers diverse scenery, from lush green valleys to rugged mountain terrains, with each step bringing you closer to the vibrant, multi-colored slopes of Rainbow Mountain.

 

As we ascend, your guide will share fascinating insights about the geological and cultural significance of this natural wonder. The hike to the summit takes approximately 2 hours, depending on your pace, and along the way, you'll have plenty of opportunities to stop, rest, and capture the incredible views.

 

Upon reaching the summit, situated at an altitude of 5,200 meters (17,060 feet), you will be greeted by the awe-inspiring sight of Rainbow Mountain. The striking colors created by mineral deposits form a surreal landscape that is perfect for photography and simply taking in the beauty of nature.

 

After spending time at the summit, taking photos, and enjoying the panoramic views, we will begin our descent. The hike back down allows you to take in any sights you might have missed on the way up and further appreciate the diverse Andean scenery.

Back at the trailhead, we will have a well-deserved lunch, giving you time to relax and reflect on the morning's adventure. Following lunch, we embark on the return journey to Cusco.

Day 06: Departure Day
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Transfer to the Cusco´s airport. End of the tour, or alternatively, a good time to extend your trip!

Please note In all of our Machu Picchu travel packages a return flight to Lima can be arranged upon request.

What is Included:
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  • Welcome by our Representative upon arrival;
  • Transfer from/to the Cusco´s airport at arrival and departure;
  • Accommodation: 3* hotel (4 nights), hotel Machu Picchu (1 night);
  • All entrance fees according to the itinerary of City tour and Sacred Valley
  • Entry ticket to Rainbow Mountain;
  • Entrance fee to Machu Picchu;
  • Professional bilingual tour guides as per the itinerary;
  • Meals: 5x breakfast, 1x buffet lunch (during the Sacred Valley Tour), Lunch Rainbow Mountain;
  • Tourist transportation during all tours and local transfers;
  • A tourist train round trip to Machu Picchu;
  • A shuttle bus to Machu Picchu round trip.

Not Included:
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  • Pre & post tour accommodation,
  • International nor domestic flights,
  • Meals not mentioned, 
  • Entrance fee to Huayna Picchu mountain (U$80),
  • Travel insurance (It's not mandatory, but recommended in case you have an emergency during your trip in Peru or need to cancel at the last minute);
  • Tips and baggage portage (please note: it is a custom to give tips in Peru, however, it is not obligatory),
  • Other extras are not mentioned.

Meals budget: Please allow USD 50 - 80 for meals not included.
Solo Traveler: Please note that if you have booked the "Solo Traveler" option for all of our Machu Picchu travel packages, you receive your own single room for all overnights.
Local flights: There is no local flight included in the cost of the tour.

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