Cusco to Machu Picchu: Gateway to the Inca Empire

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Cuenca Bestours
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65 reviews
Duration: 6 days
Group size: 2 - 2000
Cusco to Machu Picchu: Gateway to the Inca Empire
Cusco

Cuenca Bestours
  • Email address verified
65 reviews

$930
Duration: 6 days
Group size: 2 - 2000

About this trip

This 6-day journey explores the heart of the Inca Empire. Begin in Cusco, discover the majestic Sacred Valley, conquer the vibrant Rainbow Mountain, and savor an unforgettable visit to Machu Picchu. With accommodations in charming hotels and expert guides to enrich every site, this tour offers a blend of history, culture, and adventure in the Andean mountains.


Day 1: Arrival in Cusco

Transfer in and settle into Cusco’s historic atmosphere with a transfer to your hotel, San Agustin. Spend the rest of the day acclimating to the altitude and enjoying Cusco’s cobbled streets.


Day 2: Montaña de los Tres Colores

Embark on an exciting full-day excursion to Montaña de los Tres Colores, where vivid earth tones create a stunning rainbow effect. Enjoy scenic views and learn from your guide about the mountain’s geological wonders. Return to Cusco for an overnight stay.


Day 3: Sacred Valley Excursion

Explore the Sacred Valley’s most revered spots, including Pisac’s vibrant market and the Ollantaytambo Inca ruins. Take a train from Ollantaytambo to Aguas Calientes, the gateway to Machu Picchu. Overnight in Machupicchu.


Day 4: Relax & Prepare

Spend a relaxing day in Aguas Calientes, getting tickets and finalizing preparations for Machu Picchu. Stroll through town, enjoy local eateries, or visit hot springs. Overnight in Machupicchu.


Day 5: Machu Picchu Exploration

A highlight awaits: ascend to the awe-inspiring Machu Picchu. Enjoy a guided tour that delves into its history, architecture, and mysteries. Later, take the train back to Ollantaytambo and a bus to Cusco. Overnight in Cusco


Day 6: Departure

Say goodbye to Cusco as you’re transferred to the airport for your onward journey. 


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This tour provides a memorable encounter with Peru’s ancient culture, stunning landscapes, and the wonders of Machu Picchu.

What’s included

  • Transfer in and out
    Cusco Airport - Hotel - Airport
  • Tour guide
    For activities as detailed on itinerary
  • Train tickets
    Ollantaytambo - Machupicchu - Ollantaytambo
  • Van transport
    For day tours as per itinerary
  • Meals
    5 breakfast, 2 Lunch
  • Hotel accommodation
    3 nights in Cusco Hotel San Agustin, 2 nights in Aguas Clientes Hotel Taypikala
  • Entradas
    Valle Sagrado, Ollantaytambo

What’s not included

  • Entrance fees
    Machupicchu $40, Montana 7 Colores $10

Available Packages

Tour Superior 6 Days / 5 Nights

Hotel: 

Cusco: San Agustin Dorado 3 nights

Machupicchu: Taypikala Machupicchu 2 nights



$930

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CB
Cuenca Bestours
65 reviews
Cuenca Bestours is more than just a Tour Operator & Travel Agency. We are your personal guides to the wonders of Cuenca and Ecuador. Whether you are looking for adventure, culture, or relaxation, we can tailor your activities to suit your preferences and needs. We also offer bilingual support in English and Spanish, so you can enjoy your trip without any language barriers. With Cuenca Bestours, you will discover new possibilities and experiences on every vacation. Join us, and let us turn every mile into a lasting memory!

Reviews

Our hike with Diego in Cajas National Park completely exceeded our expectations!!! Diego is a wonderful driver and his English is excellent. He is extremely knowledgable about all the plants we encountered on our hike, and had some great information to share about the park. This was one of the Top 3 Highlights of our trip to Ecuador. Highly recommend going with Diego!
By Joanna D for Cajas National Park Full Day Shared Tour on Mar 01, 2025
Outstanding tour! We had a wonderful day-long tour to the ruins of Ingapirca and the towns and artisans of Gualaceo and Chordeleg! Our guide, Luis, was fantastic. He clearly loves being a tour guide and is very knowledgeable about Ecuadorian culture. He was professional and courteous with a great sense of humor. Oh, and he spoke English very well. We were also very impressed with Cuencabestours—wow! Questions were answered immediately, and the process from booking to pick up was very smooth. We will definitely be booking more trips with Cuencatours in the future.
By Carole V for Ingapirca + Gualaceo and Chordeleg Shared Tour on Feb 24, 2025
I booked with Cuenca Bestours for my clients’ roundtrip transfer from UIO to Quito and I was so grateful for their professionalism and support! My clients’ plans changed several times and the Cuenca team was accommodating with every update. Their prompt responses and timely pick-ups made the whole process so easy. I will always book with them!
By Lauren V for Quito Airport Transfer Service on Feb 15, 2025
Great tour! Cajas National Park is beautiful. The guide was great, he knew everything about the park, wildlife and plant life. The lunch was very good.
By Susan B for Cajas National Park Full Day Shared Tour on Feb 08, 2025
Great trip with incredible stops along the way. This is one of the best ways to experience Ecuador and some of the most scenic stops in the world. Our tour guide was outstanding and gave us such great info. Highly recommended!!
By John Y for Cajas Half-Day Tour PRIVATE TOUR on Feb 05, 2025
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We had 2 days based from Cuenca to visit Ingapirca and Cajos park then we went to Quito via Chimbazaro with a night in Riobamba, on to Banos then on to Quilotoa and the next day Cotopaxi. Louis was our guide and driver and was engaging, knowledgeable and very enthusiastic. He was the perfect ambassador for Ecuador and we really enjoyed his company and encouraging approach to all we saw and did along the way. The standard of accommodation was good and in Riobamba excellent. The last day Louis returned to Quenca and Lincoln was our guide for Cotopaxi, he was also excellent and made for a great day out. This bespoke tour was really fabulous and was made even more enjoyable by Louis being such a great travelling companion which gave us such a wonderful insight into the sights, culture and food of this wonderful country. Highly recommended!
By Jane M on 05 Dec, 2023