Cusco Cultural

6 Days - 5 Nights

Program Overview

Experience Cusco’s Heritage, Culture and Tradition!

Cusco, often referred to as the historical capital of Peru, is a top tourist destination known for its rich cultural heritage, stunning Inca and colonial architecture, and vibrant local traditions. Today, it serves as a gateway to famous sites like Machu Picchu, the Sacred Valley, Humantay Lake, Rainbow Mountain and much more. Cusco Cultural 6 Days is a perfect program to enjoy the best of this marvelous region.

Program Summary

Activities

Transport - Walk - Hiking

Min. Altitude

2,030 m - 6,660 ft

Max. Altitude

5,036 m - 16,522 ft

Group Size

Minimum 2

Average Difficulty

Easy to Moderate

Destinations

Cusco - Sacred Valley - Machu Picchu

Hotel Category

TBC (Between 2-3-4-5 Stars)

Transportation

Toursit Van - Train - Tourist Bus

From:

USD. 695

Itinerary:

  • Cusco Airport Pick-up and trasfer to the hotel in the city.
  • Free time to relax and acclimatize to the altitude.
  • Cusco Archaeological City Tour (Santo Domingo Convent "Qoricancha", Sacsayhuaman, Qenqo, Puca Pucara and Tambomachay).
  • Night walk around the Cusco´s Plaza de Armas.
  • Return to the hotel on your own.
  • Overnight in Cusco.
  • Breakfast at your hotel in Cusco.
  • Hotel pick-up and beginning of the Sacred Valley tour.
  • Visit majestic places in the highlands (Chinchero, Maras Salt Mines, Moray and Ollantaytambo).
  • Intermediate lunch stop at Urubamba or Ollantaytambo.
  • Tourist train journey from Ollantaytambo to Aguas Calientes "Machupicchu Pueblo".
  • Arrival in Aguas Calientes "Machu Picchu Pueblo", welcoming and transfer to the hotel.
  • Free time to relax and wonder in Aguas Calientes "Machu Picchu Pueblo" on your own.
  • Optional to have dinner at any of the restaurants in town "Multiple options".
  • Overnight in Aguas Calientes "Machu Picchu Pueblo".
  • Breakfast at your hotel in Aguas Calientes "Machu Picchu Pueblo".
  • Meeting with our tour guide at your hotel (Schedule based on Machu Picchu entry time).
  • Transfer to the bus station in Aguas Calientes "Machu Picchu Pueblo".
  • Bus drive up to Machu Picchu Inca Site "World Wonder".
  • Check-in at the Machu Picchu entrance and guided tour of the citadel (Circuit and time of visit according to the ticket booked).
  • Bus drive down to Aguas Calientes "Machu Picchu Pueblo".
  • Free time for lunch at the restaurant of your choice, our tour guide can recommend the best options.
  • Transfer to the train station in Aguas Calientes "Machu Picchu Pueblo".
  • Tourist Train journey from Aguas Calientes "Machu Picchu Pueblo" to Ollantaytambo.
  • Pick-up at Ollantaytambo Train Station and transfer to Cusco City in our tourist transportation.
  • Arrival in Cusco after approximately 4 hours of travel from Aguas Calientes (train + ride).
  • Overnight in Cusco.
  • Early pick-up from your hotel in Cusco city (Between 3:30 to 4:00 in the morning).
  • Van ride for an approximately 2 hours Cusipata (Place to have breakfast).
  • Enjoy a delicious and traditional breakfast.
  • Van ride for 1 more hour to Vinicunca check point (End of road).
  • Beginning of the hike (Approximately 2 hours, with the option to hire horses).
  • Arrival at Vinicunca Rainbow Mountain followed by time to explore and capture lovely photos.
  • Optional hike to the Red Valley (additional entrance fee applies).
  • Return to the trailhead "Bus station".
  • Drive to the restaurant for lunch.
  • Enjoy a delicious and energyxing lunch.
  • Van drive back to Cusco city.
  • Arrival in Cusco between 3:00 - 5:00 pm, depending on traffic conditions.
  • Overnight in Cusco.
  • Early pick-up from your hotel in Cusco city (Between 3:30 to 4:00 in the morning).
  • Van ride for an approximately 2 hours to Mollepata (Place to have breakfast).
  • Enjoy a delicious and traditional breakfast.
  • Van ride for 1 more hour to Soraypampa (End of road).
  • Beginning of the hike (Approximately 2 hours, with the option to hire horses).
  • Arrival at Humantay lake followed by time to explore and capture lovely photos.
  • Return to Soraypampa "Bus station".
  • Drive to the restaurant for lunch.
  • Enjoy a delicious and energyxing lunch.
  • Van drive back to Cusco city.
  • Arrival in Cusco between 3:00 - 5:00 pm, depending on traffic conditions.
  • Overnight in Cusco.
  • Pick up from your hotel in Cusco City.
  • Walking Tour to Cusco Viewpoints  (Santa Ana Viewpoint and Church, San Blas Viewpoint, San Cristobal and Qolqampata, Cristo Blanco and Tres Cruces).
  • Time to buy souvenirs.
  • Transfer to Cusco´s Airport.
  • Farewell from Cusco city.
  • Pick up from the Airport and transfer to your Hotel in the City of Cusco.
  • City Tour in the City of Cusco (Santo Domingo "Qoricancha", Sacsayhuaman, Q'enqo, Puca Pucara and Tambomachay).
  • Entry tickets for all City Tour attractions.
  • Sacred Valley Tour (Chinchero “Alpaca Farm and Inca Site, Moray, Salt Mines of Maras, Urubamba “Lunch” and Ollantaytambo).
  • Entry tickets for all Sacred Valley Tour attractions.
  • Train Tickets “Tourist Service” Ollantaytambo – Aguas Calientes – Ollantaytambo.
  • 3*** Hotel in Aguas Calientes “Machu picchu Town” for 1 night.
  • Bus Tickets (Aguas Calientes – Machu picchu Ruins – Aguas Calientes).
  • Entry ticket for Machu Picchu.
  • Guided service in Machu picchu and all the attractions included in the program.
  • Tourist Bus Transportation from Ollantaytambo to Cusco.
  • Humantay Lake Tour “Breakfast and Lunch included”.
  • Vinicunca Rainbow Mountain Tour “Breakfast and Lunch included”.
  • Cusco Viewpoints walking tour.
  • Personalized assistance service throughout the trip.
  • Transfer to the Airport in Cusco City.
  • Food during your stay in Cusco City (Except those included in the Sacred Valley, Vinicunca Rainbow Mountain or Humantay Lake tours).
  • Hotel Acommodation in Cusco City.
  • Additional entrance tickets for the Machu picchu or Huaynapicchu Mountain.
  • Tips and other expenses not mentioned in the description.
  • Personal day backpack.
  • Personal ID or Passport.
  • Rain jacket or poncho.
  • Sunglasses, sunscreen, sun hat or cap.
  • Warm and light clothes (the temperature in Cusco City is between 15-28 C° during the day and 10-0 C° during the night).
  • Hiking shoes and sticks for the Short Inca Trail, Rainbow Mountain and Humantay Lake tours.
  • Cash in Soles.
  • Personal bottle of wáter.
  • Water and snacks.
  • Camera and fully charged phones.

Climb to Huaynapicchu Mountain:

It is a peak located behind the Archaeological Site of Machu Picchu “when we see taken from the classic photo place”, the climb to Huaynapicchu Mountain takes between 45 minutes to 1 hour. The trail consists starting with some flat and downhill sections followed by a long uphill stair until the top, the views are completely different to the regular ones. It is important to book in advance since there are limited spots each day, the price for this circuit is also more expensive than others. CLICK HERE to have more information about the HUAYNAPICCHU MOUNTAIN.

Climb to Machu Picchu Mountain:

Another additional circuit to do is the Machu Picchu Mountain, the hike up to the top takes between 1 hour and a half to 2 hours through the ancestral trail, the views from each of the resting points are stunning and perfect for the panoramic photos, there is also a limited availability and also with an extra cost. Find the appropriate information about the MACHU PICCHU MOUNTAIN through THIS LINK.

CAPTURED EXPERIENCES

TRAVEL ROUTE MAP

Cusco Cultural 6D Map

PERU HIKING TOURS S.R.L. RUC. 20602874100   

Copyright © 2026, All Rights Reserved

TOP