Hotel Accommodation with Breakfast
The package includes 4 hotel nights with breakfast, distributed according to the itinerary:
Cusco: 3 nights
Aguas Calientes / Machu Picchu Pueblo: 1 night
Hotels are provided in the category selected at the time of booking. If a confirmed property is unavailable, a similar hotel of the same category will be assigned.
Day 1 – Arrival Transfer & Acclimatization in Cusco
Upon arrival, we provide pick-up from Cusco Airport or the main bus terminal and transportation directly to your hotel.
The remainder of the day is free for acclimatization and independent exploration of Cusco.
Day 2 – Sacred Valley Tour
The package includes a full-day Sacred Valley of the Incas Tour following the route:
Cusco → Chinchero → Moray → Maras Salt Mines → Ollantaytambo
The service includes tourist transportation, professional bilingual guide, scheduled archaeological visits, and the corresponding entrance arrangements indicated in your confirmed package.
Sacred Valley Lunch
Lunch is included during the Sacred Valley excursion, allowing time to rest before continuing toward Ollantaytambo and the train station.
Tourist Train to Aguas Calientes
After visiting Ollantaytambo, the package includes a tourist-class train ticket from Ollantaytambo to Aguas Calientes / Machu Picchu Pueblo.
The exact train company, departure time, and service will be confirmed according to availability.
Assistance Upon Arrival in Aguas Calientes
Upon arrival in Aguas Calientes, our team will provide the necessary assistance to help you reach your confirmed hotel and prepare for the Machu Picchu visit the following day.
Day 3 – Machu Picchu Entrance Ticket
The package includes the official entrance ticket to Machu Picchu, according to the circuit, route, and entrance time confirmed for your travel date.
Machu Picchu tickets are subject to availability, so we recommend booking this package well in advance.
Round-Trip Bus to Machu Picchu
Both shuttle bus tickets are included:
Aguas Calientes → Machu Picchu
Machu Picchu → Aguas Calientes
Professional Guided Tour of Machu Picchu
A professional guide accompanies you during your visit to Machu Picchu, providing information about the history, architecture, engineering, and cultural importance of the archaeological sanctuary.
The guided visit generally lasts approximately 1.5 to 2 hours, depending on the confirmed circuit and visitor conditions.
Return Train from Aguas Calientes
After visiting Machu Picchu, the package includes a tourist-class return train from Aguas Calientes toward Ollantaytambo or the corresponding arrival station.
Transfer Back to Cusco
Upon arrival at the train destination, transportation will be waiting to continue the journey back to your hotel in Cusco.
Day 4 – Rainbow Mountain Full-Day Tour
The package includes the complete Rainbow Mountain Full-Day Tour from Cusco, with early hotel pick-up and return transportation at the end of the excursion.
Tourist Transportation to Rainbow Mountain
Round-trip tourist transportation is included from Cusco to the Rainbow Mountain trekking area and back to Cusco.
Breakfast Before the Hike
A complete breakfast is included before reaching the trailhead, providing energy for the high-altitude hike.
Buffet Lunch
After completing the Rainbow Mountain hike, enjoy a buffet lunch before returning to Cusco.
Vegetarian, vegan, and other dietary options may be arranged when requested in advance.
Professional Bilingual Trekking Guide
The Rainbow Mountain excursion includes a professional English- and Spanish-speaking guide who coordinates the hike, provides route information, assists with the walking pace, and explains the natural and cultural characteristics of the area.
Trekking Poles
Trekking poles are provided for the Rainbow Mountain hike to offer additional stability on steep or uneven terrain.
First Aid Kit & Emergency Oxygen
For the high-altitude excursion, the guide carries a basic first aid kit and portable emergency oxygen for initial assistance when required.
Day 5 – Departure Transfer
On the final day, transportation is included from your hotel in Cusco to Cusco Airport or the main bus terminal, according to your confirmed departure schedule.
Professional Guides Throughout the Program
Professional guides are included for the main scheduled activities, including the Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu, and Rainbow Mountain.
Guide service is available in English and Spanish. Your preferred language should be confirmed in advance.
Entrance Tickets to Scheduled Archaeological Attractions
Entrance arrangements for the archaeological attractions specifically included in the confirmed itinerary are provided according to the package purchased.
This includes the scheduled sites in the Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu, unless an entrance is specifically identified as an additional or locally payable fee in your booking confirmation.
Free Luggage Storage in Cusco
You can leave your larger luggage in storage while traveling to Aguas Calientes and take only a small overnight bag with the essentials for Machu Picchu.
Machu Picchu Team Travel Assistance
Our reservations and operations team provides assistance throughout the 5-day package, coordinating hotels, transportation, train tickets, Machu Picchu entrance arrangements, tours, guides, and scheduled transfers.
Package at a Glance
Your Cusco Machu Picchu 5 Day Tour with Sacred Valley & Rainbow Mountain includes the principal services required for the complete journey: 4 hotel nights with breakfast, arrival and departure transfers, Sacred Valley Tour, lunch, tourist train to and from Machu Picchu, Machu Picchu entrance, round-trip buses, professional guided visit, Rainbow Mountain Tour with breakfast and buffet lunch, tourist transportation, professional guides, trekking support, first aid, emergency oxygen, and travel assistance.
