5 Days Cusco Package With Inca Trail 2 Days.
General description
Embark on an unforgettable journey through the heart of the Inca Empire! Begin in Cusco with a city tour, exploring the majestic Qoricancha and Sacsayhuamán, before delving into the Sacred Valley, where you’ll visit Pisac and Ollantaytambo. Hike the stunning Inca Trail to Machu Picchu, witnessing breathtaking views and ancient ruins. Finally, explore the wonders of Machu Picchu itself before concluding your adventure. This tour offers rich cultural insights and spectacular landscapes, though it requires a fair amount of walking and early starts, so be prepared for an active experience!
Detailed Itinerary
Day 01: Cusco City Tour
We will pick you up at the Cusco airport and take you to your hotel. You will have some time to settle in, and then we will return at 1:00 pm to start the Cusco City Tour. We will begin the tour at the most important temple of the Inca Empire, the Sun Temple, known as the Qoricancha. Here, you can observe detailed and intact architecture, and within the temple you will see smaller temples dedicated to the moon, rainbow, stars, lightning and thunder, among others. Today, the Santo Domingo church stands on top of the temple. From there, we will go to an important religious site called Sacsayhuamán which features immense stones. Although the site was religious, the Spanish considered it a military fortress because of its location and the way it was built. Next, we will visit Qenqo, a site built in a natural rock formation which was created to represent the Andean constellations and the concept of the
three worlds, each one representing sacred animals: the condor, puma, and snake. After that we will travel to Puka Pukara, which was a shelter for travelers coming to Cusco from the Amazon. It was also a military center and used to protect the nearby temple located at Tambomachay. Our last stop is Tambomachay, known as the Temple of Water, where the Incas practiced religious traditions tied to water in order to rejuvenate the land. This tradition is known as the fountain of eternal youth. From there, we will return to the city and drop you off at your hotel at around 6:00 pm.
Day 02: Sacred Valley Tour
We will pick you up at your hotel in Cusco at 8:00 am. In our private vehicle, we will head to one of the most important archaeological sites in the region, called Pisac, to see Inca burial grounds, ancient irrigation systems and astronomical centers. We will visit the ruins and terraces for about an hour, and after our tour here will then go down to the town of Pisac located at the bottom of the valley. In this town we will first stop by a local silver factory and will see a demonstration of how they process and form beautiful jewelry. Next, we will walk through the cobble-stoned street to the plaza to see locals selling produce and souvenirs in their stands. You will have some free time to browse and do some shopping here as well. After finishing our visit in Pisac, we will drive to the town of Urubamba to have a buffet lunch which includes both delicious Peruvian and Western cuisine. From there, we will head to Ollantaytambo where we will visit the ruins built up on terraces that features massive stones at the top. This site was an important religious and astronomical center, and was also used as a military fortress in one of the biggest battles the Incas had against the Spanish. After this, we will start to head back to Cusco, and on the way we will stop at another local village called Chinchero where we will see the remaining Inca buildings and terraces here that were important for the administration of farming. We will then return to Cusco and will drop you off at your hotel around 6:30 pm.
Day 03: Inca Trail to Machu Picchu
We will pick you up from your Cusco hotel early in the morning (about 5:00 am) and then will drive to the train station and take the train to Km 104 which takes about three hours. At Km 104 we will get off the train and pass the Inca Trail checkpoint where we will see our first archaeological center called Chachabamba, at 2,170 m or 7,170 ft. These ruins were one of the last shelters that the Incas used before they reached Machu Picchu. This site was also used as a religious and administrative center, and features several buildings. Then, we will gradually ascend for about 2-3 hours climbing Inca stone steps while our guide points out different flora and fauna along the trail. We will then pass a tall waterfall before arriving at the archaeological site called Wiñaywayna at 2,650 m or 8,700 ft, which is named after an orchid and means “Forever Young” in Quechua. We will climb to the top of the ruins and enjoy lunch with an incredible view of Wiñaywayna and the Sacred Valley.
This large site sits on a mountainside and features experimental terraces that the Incas used to grow different crops. We will visit an important temple with 7 windows that was dedicated to the rainbow as well as observe the amazing engineering of water channels that still function today. Once we finish our tour here, we will continue our hike for about 1 and a half hours on a part of the Inca Trail which is relatively flat, with small ascents and descents along the way. At about 3:00 pm we will then reach the Sun Gate at 2,720 m or 8,920 ft which is called Intipunku in Quechua. This is where we will have our first view of Machu Picchu and from there we will head down to the ruins to take the bus down to Aguas Calientes. We will check into our hotel where you will have some time to rest or you can visit the hot springs which is about 10 minutes away. Afterwards, we will meet for dinner and plan for the following day.
Day 04: Machu Picchu to Cusco
After having an early breakfast at your hotel, you will meet your guide and take the 25-minute bus ride up to Machu Picchu. You will have a 3-hour tour with your guide where you will see and learn about the most important sites including the Inca Palace, Temple of the Sun, main plaza, Intiwatana, and other important temples. After your tour, you will take the bus back down to Aguas Calientes, and in the afternoon you will take the train back to Cusco where we will pick you up from the train station and drop you off at your hotel.
Day 05: Farewell
Departure. We will pick you up from your hotel in Cusco and take you to the airport
for your departure flight.
Included
- Food: We include lunch in the Sacred Valley (does not include drinks), a box lunch and snacks
during the hike, and dinner in Aguas Calientes (lunch on the fourth day in Aguas Calientes is not
included). - Breakfast will be provided by your hotels.
- Accommodations: We include the first, second, and last nights in a hotel in Cusco. We include
the third night in a hotel in Aguas Calientes (Waynapata B&B). Please note that all hotels are
subject to availability. For hotel upgrade options, please see the “Additional Options” tab. - Guide: Your guide will be with you for the Cusco City Tour, Sacred Valley, and the two-day hike.
All our guides are licensed and speak fluent English, Spanish. - Transportation: We will provide you with private transportation to and from the airport, as
well as to and from our tour destinations. We also include round trip train tickets in Expedition
service to the start of the hike at Km 104 and back to Cusco, as well as your bus ticket from
Machu Picchu to Aguas Calientes on the third day, and round trip bus tickets from Aguas
Calientes to Machu Picchu for the fourth day. - Entrance Fees: The Inca Trail permit and entrance to Machu Picchu are included, as well as
the full tourist pass that will admit you into all major archaeological and historic sites in Cusco
and the Sacred Valley.
Not Included
- Flights
- Hotel before/after trek
- Dinner on the last day (day 7)
- Sleeping bags and walking poles (poles must have intact rubber bottoms)
- Entrance to hot springs
- Travel interruption & travel medical/evacuation insurance (required)\
- Items of a personal nature and souvenirs
- Tip for your guide(s) and trek staff are optional but highly encouraged if you enjoy your trek
Recommendations
What to Bring:
- Original passport
- Backpack
- Trekking poles (or rent from us)
- Comfortable shoes (sneakers, light hiking boots, sandals/flip-flops)
- Swimsuit (for hot springs in Aguas Calientes)
- Camera
- Comfortable hiking clothes
- Rain gear (especially October–March)
- Sunscreen, sunglasses, and a sun cap
- Insect repellent
- Toilet paper
- 1 liter of water per person
- Tip for your guide (optional)
Optional Add-Ons:
- Huayna Picchu: $70 USD per person for entrance. Limited spaces; reserve when booking.
- Extra Porter: $120 USD to carry up to 15 kg (33 lbs), includes salary, transport, food, and Machu Picchu entry. Must be reserved with your trip.
- Hotel Upgrades:3 Stars: $170–$190 USD per room, 4 Stars: $500–$640 USD per room, 5 Stars: $1,730–$1,800 USD per room
- Trekking Poles Rental: $10 USD per pair
- Vistadome Train Upgrade: $40 USD per person one way ($80 USD round trip)
- Customized Itinerary: Let us adjust your schedule for extra days or tours.
Prices
Price:
2 people 900.00 USD per person
3 people 870.00 USD per person
4 people 850.00 USD per person
5 people 830.00 USD per person
6 people 810.00 USD per person
HOW TO BOOK:
If you are interested in this package, please send us an email to info@cachilifeperul.com to
check the availability. Please let us know the package you want to do, the date you would like
to start, how many people are in your group, and we will send you back the availability.
When you are ready to book your package, please send us the following information for each
traveler:
- Full name
- Passport number
- Date of birth
- Nationality
- Gender
- Food restrictions (if any)
- Would you like to climb Huayna picchu mountain for an additional $70 USD per person?
If you would like tickets to climb Huayna Picchu after your tour of Machu Picchu, we will reserve
a ticket for you as long as there is availability.
After sending your personal information, the next step is for each person in your group to make
a deposit of $200 USD to reserve your package. To make your deposit, please pay by selecting
the correct amount below or by visiting our page. The remaining balance is due in Cusco and
can be paid in cash (either in US dollars or Peruvian soles).
Click the Amount to Deposit:
1 person $200 USD
2 people $400 USD
3 people $600 USD
4 people $800 USD
5 people $1,000 USD
6 people $1,200 USD
7 people $1,400 USD
8 people $1,600 USD
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Duration
5 Days
Destination
Cusco
Type of activity
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