Seven days to experience Cusco and the Andes in full.
A comprehensive package that blends history, culture, and the region's most striking landscapes — from the Inca heart of Cusco to Rainbow Mountain.
The itinerary combines the City Tour, Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu, Maras & Moray, Rainbow Mountain, and a city walking tour — a complete immersion with plenty of time for each destination.
Transfers, 6 hotel nights, entrance tickets, train rides, and a professional guide are all included, along with oxygen and a first-aid kit throughout the journey.
What makes this itinerary unique.
City Tour through the Inca complexes of Cusco.
Sacred Valley: Pisac and Ollantaytambo.
Machu Picchu with a guided tour of about 3 hours.
Moray and the Maras Salt Mines.
Rainbow Mountain (Vinicunca).
Walking tour through the historic center and San Blas.
Day by day.
Airport reception and transfer to the hotel. Free day to rest and acclimatize to the altitude.
Qoricancha and the complexes of Sacsayhuamán, Qenqo, Puka Pukara, and Tambomachay, exploring Inca history and worldview.
Pisac, buffet lunch, and Ollantaytambo. In the afternoon, scenic train to Aguas Calientes.
Guided tour of Machu Picchu and return train to Ollantaytambo, with transfer to Cusco.
Visit the circular terraces of Moray and the Maras Salt Mines, discovering Inca agricultural engineering and the living salt-making tradition.
Early departure, Andean breakfast, and hike to the Rainbow Mountain viewpoint (~5,000 m). Lunch and return to Cusco.
Walking tour through Plaza San Cristóbal, San Pedro Market, the San Blas neighborhood, and the 12-Angled Stone. In the afternoon, transfer to the airport.
Everything we take care of for you.
Inclusions
- Airport – hotel – airport transfers
- 5 nights in a 3★ hotel in Cusco + 1 night in Aguas Calientes, with breakfast
- Tourist transportation on all tours and bilingual professional guide
- Entrance tickets to archaeological sites and Machu Picchu
- Round-trip scenic train and round-trip bus to Machu Picchu
- Buffet lunch in the Sacred Valley; breakfast and lunch at Rainbow Mountain
- Complete first-aid kit and emergency oxygen throughout the journey
Not included
- Airfare and meals not mentioned
- Transportation for the city walking tour
- Horses on Rainbow Mountain (optional)
- Additional drinks, tips, and personal expenses
- Travel insurance (recommended)
Essential packing list.
- Original ID document — valid passport or national ID
- Layered clothing: warm jacket for mornings/nights and light clothes for the day
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Rain poncho or windbreaker (especially between November and March)
- Sunscreen, sunglasses, and cap or hat
- Insect repellent
- Reusable water bottle and light snacks
- Cash in soles for extra expenses and tips
- Personal medication
- Camera or fully charged smartphone
Important information
- To enter Machu Picchu, it is mandatory to carry your original physical ID (passport or national ID) — the same one provided at booking.
- We recommend booking 3 months (low season) to 5 months (high season) in advance — tickets sell out quickly, especially Circuit 2.
- According to the Ministry of Culture, Machu Picchu tickets are final: no rescheduling, transfers, or refunds are allowed.
- At least 1 to 2 days of acclimatization in Cusco (3,400 m) before the tour is highly recommended.
- Train schedules are subject to availability and changes by the railway company.
- Booking policy: 50% deposit and the remaining 50% up to 15 days before the trip. Cancellations follow a progressive scale — please consult our team.
- Rainbow Mountain reaches ~5,000 m and is scheduled for the 6th day, when you are already well acclimatized.
Comprehensive package — plan ahead.
Combining Machu Picchu, train rides, and 6 hotel nights, the Imperial package is subject to limited availability, especially in high season.
Our team checks official availability and adjusts the itinerary to your dates. Contact us to confirm.
Common questions about this itinerary.
It is a comprehensive itinerary, but well-paced: it starts with acclimatization and alternates between cultural and scenic days. The more demanding Rainbow Mountain hike is near the end, when you are already adapted.
The Imperial adds Rainbow Mountain and a city walking tour, with one extra day on the itinerary.
Yes, in all main destinations. Please confirm at booking to ensure an English-speaking guide.
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