Machu Picchu Express 5 Days
Overview
This five-day Machu Picchu express tour gives you the best opportunity to experience and explore the new Seven Wonders of the World and the Incan culture in South America, while we take care of your every requirement and work on each single details. This tour combines adventure with cultural exploration, taking you off the beaten track with visits to the oldest ruins which are located along of sacred valley it is surrounded by stunning mountains, and picturesque view. You’ll be very safe staying at comfortable hotels and feels like at home and you won’t be affected by altitude sickness, since we will avoid your first night stay in Cuzco (11,600 feet above sea level). We will take you straight to sacred valley (9,000 feet above sea level) and the next day to Machu Picchu by Train (7,000 feet) to soaking up centuries of full history and culture.
Daily Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival In Cuzco Airport – Transfer To Hotel In Sacred Valley
Upon arrival at the Cuzco airport, meet our Inca Vision representative for a transfer to your hotel in Sacred Valley. If arriving early, you will have time to stop in several lookout spot to sight and appreciate the most important sites through the sacred valley while you will be guided with the short visit to an Alpaca and Llama zoo. After your check-in you will have enough time to take acclimatization and relax in your hotel and be prepared for Machu Picchu day.
Day 2: Private Machu Picchu Tour – Overnight In Aguas Calientes
By the morning after your breakfast, meet your expert guide for a drive by private car to the Ollantaytambo train station. During your journey to Machu Picchu by train, you will get to see impressive landscapes, Andean towns, snow-cap Mountains and valleys, coming down towards the jungle and the banks of the Urubamba River. Once you arrive to Aguas Calientes town, you will be taken by public bus to Machu Picchu Inca site, lunch at the Sanctuary Lodge included. In the afternoon full a memorable exploring through the “Lost city of the Incas” Machu Picchu and let yourself be swept away by the magical landscape that surrounds to make in true one of your bucket list. With last photos and then return to hotel in Aguas Calientes, in the evening you have chance to go to hot spring to relax.
Day 3: Aguas Calientes – Return To Ollantaytambo – (Maras – Moray Tour & Chinchero Market)
After your long rest the night at Aguas Calientes hotel enjoy your breakfast before going to the train station; however, make sure to arrive at the train station 30 minutes beforehand. On arrival at Ollantaytambo train station, meet your guide for a tour in Sacred Valley (Maras and Moray). First you explore the multi-hued salt pans of Maras. The huge salt mines have been in use since the pre-colonial times. Once you are done with Maras/salt-mine, you will visit the concentric circle terraces of Moray which descend nearly 500 feet (150 meters) into the earth. This is where the different micro-climates of the region were researched, then visit Chinchero, the traditional handy craft market, later we return to Hotel in Cusco arriving at 18:00 hrs approx.
Day 4: Private City Tour & Around Of Cuzco
Today is an exciting day to explore the heart of Cuzco city!!! You will begin your day with a private guided tour of Cuzco’s most important sites. You will start with a visit to the Cuzco Cathedral and Qoricancha. Later, you will see the impressive fortress of Sacsayhuaman, Tambomachay (temple of water), and Sacred Alters on the Bed Rock formations. Then you will spend the afternoon at your leisure. You can shop with locals at San Pedro Market or wander on the streets of bohemian 12 angles.
Day 5: Fly From Cuzco To Lima
Breakfast in hotel. Transfer to the airport to take the flight to Lima. (Optional recommended excursion) – Depending on the time of your international flight, you can take the opportunity to squeeze in a private tour of Lima’s key sites. Please ask our travel advisors.
End of tour.
You can also customize this itinerary to continue your exploration of Peru’s other wonders.
- First night stay in Sacred Valley to avoid altitude sickness.
- Discover the astonishing ancient citadel of Machu Picchu via the Peru Rail Expedition Train or Vistadom Train.
- Lunch in the restaurant at the base of Machu Picchu, before entering the site,
- A tour at key sites of the sacred valley, including Moray, Maras and Chinchero market.
- The route covered by the Perú Rail train is considered to be one of the most beautiful Valleys in the world.
- Sub-tropical valley offers for you breathtaking landscapes.
- Visit the nice llama and alpaca zoo.
- Explore the Inca City- Cuzco.
- Visits to the imposing ancient Incan temples of Sacsayhuaman and Koricancha.
Included:
- 4 nights of accommodation in stated hotels***
- Daily Breakfast at all hotels
- One lunch at Tinkuy restaurant (Machu Picchu)
- Stated Tours in the itinerary with English speaking local guides
- Entrance fees per itinerary
- Train tickets.
- Hotel porterage
- All transfers
- Sightseeing per itinerary in private vehicles
- 2 nights Cuzco
- 1 night Ollantaytambo/Urubamba
- 1 night Aguas Calientes (Machu Picchu)
Not Included
- Airfare
- Airport taxes
- Lunches and dinners (unless otherwise specified)
- Optional tours and gratuities
- Travel insurance
Featured Hotels
Inca Vision Tours take care of your every requirement and choose the best hotels with excellent location in the heart of Lima city, Cuzco city, Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu. A few minutes away from the Ancient popular sites to enjoy a view, test a variety of Peruvian cuisine, Andean culture and have fun. In addition to that, a perfect weather to get acclimatization in easy going and conquer altitude sickness¡
Browse our list and find your perfect hotel. If you have a hotel in mind that you don’t see here, just let us know and we can book a room for you in any hotel in Peru.
Our Selected Hotels:
I. Lima hotels
- Holiday Inn (with 3 stars): Hotel’s Services (Restaurant, bar deal to enjoy a refreshing moment inside our facilities, Internet, shuttle, accessibility and so on).
- SONESTAS POSADA DEL INCA ( Miraflores): Hotel’s Services ( Hair dryer, Wi-Fi, In-room telephone, Minibar, Cable TV, Air Conditioning, Digital Safe and so on).
II. Puno hotels
- CASA ANDINA CLASSIC PUNO TIKARANI (with 3 stars): Hotel’s Services (Rooms for disabled guests, TV cable, Domestic and international calls, Free WI-FI, Medical assistance, Laundry, Money exchange, Breakfast included, Free parking and more things.
- INTIQA (budget Accommodations): Hotel’s Services ( 24hrs hot water, TV cable, Safe box, Oxygen (upon request),WI-FI, Heating, Restaurant, Bar, Laundry, Business Center, Hairdryer (upon request), Storage, Medical assistance, Money exchange, Garage, Smoke detectors in public areas, Elevator and more things.
III. Cuzco hotels
- Hotel Rumi Punku (with 3 stars): Hotel’s Services (Wifi, TV zone,Non-smoking rooms, Heating system, Gymnasium, Spa, Airport transportation, Currency exchange, Luggage storage, Safe, Business Center, Laundry and so on).
- Tierra Viva San Blas (With 3 Stars): Hotel’s Services (Free Wifi, Breakfast included, Laundry Service, Currency Exchange, LCD TV with Cable and so on).
- Los Portales Hotel (with 3 stars): Hotel’s Services (Wifi,A safe,Hair dryer, Room service, Business Center and others one more).
IV. Machu Picchu hotels
- Hotel el MaPy by Inkaterra (with 3 stars): Hotel’s Services (A complimentary Pisco Sour, Nutritious buffet breakfast,A la carte dinner, Express Check-out, 24/7 reception, Personalized wake-up calls, Wi-Fi in public areas, DirecTv and so on ).
- Inti Punku Machu Picchu (with 3 stars): Hotel’s Services (Exclusive Rooms with terrace, Garden 01 center table plus 2 Chairs that allows an extraordinary view of the mountains. This beautiful space includes King Size Bed, Bathtub and Shower, DirecTV, Minibar, Coffee kit, Safety box, Heating, Desk, Chair, Lobby, Free Wi-Fi, Shower Cap, Bathrobes and Slippers and so on.
The Machu Picchu Express Tour is available all year around since the geographic terrain of the route enable to do this tour/ expedition. As well as Peru usually celebrates annual festivities, special events, special occasions and activities such as: The Feast of the Sun, Easter Sunday procession, Folkloric Parade, Carnival, Christmas Day, Bullfighting, and so on, occasionally, unforeseen events such as: Solar and Lunar eclipses would be a surprising experience for you. For this reasons, Inca Vision will guarantee your departure dates if you book it in weeks or months in advance and right time. Book now! Only your confirmation is needed.
Check your availability for Annual Festivities, Events & Machu Picchu Express Tour.
Availability Dates: All Year around
January 1st.
February or March (Variable Sunday)
March or April 1st to 8th.
June 24th
July 28th and 29th.
October 31st.
November 1ST and 2nd.
December 24th and 25th.
What You Need To Bring
- Passport or identity document (ID).
- Aside from your big carry-on or luggage bring small backpack for water bottle, snacks and more).
- Hat or cap for the sun and sunglasses.
- T-shirts or shirts for postcard pictures.
- Sunscreen, lipstick, insect repellent.
- Comfortable sneakers for the visit.
- Light and warm clothes (fleeces, pants, socks, underwear, beanie, etc.).
- Rain jacket / wind break jacket.
- Small towel and sandals.
- Camera, Go pro, Mobil camera.
- Extra money (Soles/ Dollars) just in case (for emergency situations) and to buy souvenirs.
Toiletries
- Face moisturizer
- Hand Sanitizer
- Wet wipes
- Toothbrush and toothpaste
- Personal medications
- First aid kit: Band aids, moleskin, etc
We require a deposit of 50% of the total price per person for any tours or treks. The deposit can be made via PayPal or Western Union. If you rent camping and hiking gear, upgrade tours or receive a discount of the total price our sales team will email you the updated remaining balance payable at our Cusco office.
For private service: From $ 1160 USD per person with 3-star hotel
Children or student discount: 17 years old or less, the discount is $40 USD
Book Without Hotels:– $320 per person
Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu Mountain: + $70 USD per person
Note.
- If you book this tour for more than 2 people, ask for it and get a discount for this tour.
- An additional day can be added before and/or after your tour. Ask your Inca Vision Tours specialist for prices and options.
- Groups of 5 or more following the same exact itineraries qualify for a discount.
- All students must provide a copy of their passport at the time of booking to receive the student discount. Email us a copy at: incavisiontours@gmail.com
Pay with PayPal
Please note that PayPal charge a fee of 5% (only for online deposits) which the client is responsible for. The fee is for the use of PayPal’s secure payment gateway. Please send your deposit to incavisiontours@gmail.com and notify us after payment has made through PayPal.