Cultural holidays

Machu Picchu & Cusco

Cusco, the Sacred Valley and a night at Aguas Calientes for an early entry to Machu Picchu.

Trip at a glance

Duration5 days / 4 nights
Starts inCusco & the Sacred Valley
RouteCusco & the Sacred Valley · Machu Picchu
Places2 destinations
CountryPeru
Ideal forCultural holidays, Adventure holidays
Trip stylePrivate, customisable
Package codeNX-B9GOME

Best time to visit: May to September

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Plaza de Armas – Cusco & the Sacred Valley

Machu Picchu citadel – Machu Picchu

Trip overview

Cusco, the Sacred Valley and a night at Aguas Calientes for an early entry to Machu Picchu.

The route spends 3 nights in Cusco & the Sacred Valley and 1 night in Machu Picchu, so you get time for the main sights without changing hotels every day. It suits cultural holidays and adventure holidays, and every day can be shortened, swapped or extended.

Highlights

Plaza de ArmasQorikanchaSacsayhuamánMachu Picchu citadelHuayna PicchuSun Gate

Day-by-day itinerary

Day 1Arrive in Cusco & the Sacred Valley

Arrive via Alejandro Velasco Astete Airport (CUZ) and transfer to your hotel
Check in and settle in
Later: Sacsayhuamán: Massive stone fortress

Day 2Cusco & the Sacred Valley: Pisac and Ollantaytambo

Pisac: Market and terraces
Ollantaytambo: Inca town and fortress

Day 3Cusco & the Sacred Valley: Market visits and Ruins tours

Market visits
Ruins tours

Day 4Cusco & the Sacred Valley to Machu Picchu

Travel from Cusco & the Sacred Valley to Machu Picchu by private vehicle
Check in at your Machu Picchu hotel
Machu Picchu citadel: Inca ruins

Day 5Depart from Machu Picchu

Breakfast and hotel check-out
Transfer to Cusco (CUZ) for your journey home

How this version is planned

Licensed local guides at the major heritage sites
Timed tickets booked for sites that need them
Craft, music or cooking experiences added where they fit
Time built in to explore old quarters on foot
Activities booked with licensed, insured operators

This is a suggested itinerary. Sightseeing order may change with opening days, weather and local conditions; your final plan is in your written quote.

Good to know

Cusco & the Sacred Valley: Sleep in the Sacred Valley first; it is lower than Cusco.
Machu Picchu: Book entry tickets and train seats months ahead.

At a glance

Duration: 5 days / 4 nights
Route: Cusco & the Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu
Ideal for: Cultural holidays, Adventure holidays
Best time: May to September
Trip style: Private, customisable
Package code: NX-B9GOME

Plan this trip

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Prices depend on dates, hotel category and group size, so we quote each trip individually.

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Typically included

Hotel stay for 4 nights with daily breakfast (hotel category as per your quote)
Airport transfers and sightseeing as per the itinerary (private or shared, stated in your quote)
Entry tickets for the sightseeing listed in your quote
Visa documentation guidance before you travel
Trip support from our Chennai team on WhatsApp

Not included

International flights unless added to your quote
Visa fees and travel insurance
Lunch and dinner unless stated
Optional activities and personal expenses
City or tourism taxes payable at hotels where applicable
GST and TCS as applicable under Indian tax rules

Final inclusions are listed in your written quote.

FAQs

Questions about this trip

Can I change this itinerary?

Yes. This is a private, customisable itinerary. We can add or remove nights, change hotels, swap sightseeing and adjust the pace before you book.

When is the best time for this trip?

Cusco & the Sacred Valley: May to September. Machu Picchu: May to September.

How do I start the trip from Chennai?

The trip begins in Cusco & the Sacred Valley (Alejandro Velasco Astete Airport (CUZ)). We can add return flights from Chennai or any other city to your quote.

How much does this package cost?

We quote each trip individually because the price depends on travel dates, hotel category, room sharing and group size. Request a quote and we send a price on WhatsApp.

What documents do I need?

A passport valid for at least six months beyond your return date is commonly required. Visa and entry rules for Indian citizens vary by country and change, so we confirm the current requirements from official sources when you book.