- Full 4-Day Itinerary
Full 4-Day Itinerary to Machu Picchu Tour
*Modifications can be made to all tours, contact us for more info.
Day 1: Sacred Valley - Authentic tour of the Valley's must-visit ruins
The Sacred Valley tour starts at 6:40 am, it is a memorable experience where we will tour some of the most important and beautiful sites of the Sacred Valley, such as: Chincheros, a town of Inca and colonial legacy. We will enjoy a traditional weaving demonstration where local weavers exhibit ancient dyeing and weaving techniques. Moray, a unique archaeological site where the Incas experimented with different microclimates for agriculture. Salt mines of Maras: thousands of salt wells that are still exploited by local families. Ollantaytambo: A living Inca village that is still inhabited and finally we will visit a local house where chicha is prepared from fermented corn, an authentic experience that connects you with the Andean culture.
Return to Cusco or you can continue your journey to Aguas Calientes, from where you will visit Machu Picchu the next day.
- Meals: Lunch included
- Overnight in Cusco or Aguas Calientes
Day 2: Machu Picchu - Explore the Wonder of the World with our expert guide
You will visit the famous Sacred City of the Incas, the crystal city of the Inca civilization.
Our tour starts very early in the morning to take the first bus to Machu Picchu, once at the entrance of Machu Picchu, our guide will take you through the majestic Inca citadel during a tour of approximately 3 hours. You will visit the highlights of Machu Picchu in 3 hours. In addition, you will have time to explore on your own, take pictures and enjoy the incredible views of the mountainous landscape.
After finishing the tour, you will take the bus back to Aguas Calientes. There you can relax, walk around the village, visit local handicraft shops or enjoy lunch at one of the local restaurants.
Finally you will board the train back to Ollantaytambo. Once you arrive at Ollantaytambo train station, our representative will be waiting for you to take you back to your hotel in Cusco.
- Overnight in Cusco
Day 3: Humantay Lake - Enjoy the turquoise lake before the big groups arrive
Our adventure starts very early in the morning from Cusco to the starting point of the hike to Lake Humantay, our trip in our private van lasts approximately 3 hours. The hike is moderately challenging and lasts approximately 1.5 to 2 hours (option to rent horses)
You will enjoy breathtaking views without the crowds of the turquoise lake surrounded by the snow-capped Humantay.
- Meals: Breakfast and lunch included
- Overnight in Cusco
- Lunch included
- Overnight in Cusco
Day 4: Rainbow Mountain - Enjoy the colors of Rainbow Mounatin the big groups arrive
Enjoy your last day of your expedition in the Andes with a guided visit to the Rainbow Mountain. Our trip starts very early in the morning from Cusco, the drive in our private van can take around 3 hours to the start of the trek. The hike is challenging due to the altitude and elevation, and usually takes between 1.5 and 2 hours, you also have the option of renting horses.
You will enjoy the breathtaking views without the crowds and take memorable photos of the rainbow mountain.
- Meals: Breakfast and lunch included
- Included
- Transfers: Airport transfers with our staff accompanying you
- Professional guides: Fluent English speaking licensed local guide
- Transportation: Transportation is included in the entire journey, both bus and train, from the point of departure to the point of return. If you have any suggestions or preference for a train service, please let us know. Additionally, your round trip bus ticket from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu will be included.
- Train tickets: The train tickets are in regular expeditions tourist class round trip, if you are interested in upgranding to the vistadome train, it will be $75 one way and $125 round trip.
- Food: Lunch on day 1, breakfast and lunch on day 3 & 4 (vegetarian and vegan food options available).
- All Entrance tickets: Included in this tour
- First aid: Our team is trained in first aid. In case of emergency we follow an emergency plan to provide the fastest possible attention
- Extras: Trekking pole, first aid kit and oxygen for the hikes
- Welcome kit and virtual support during your trip
- Not Included
- Flights: it is recommended to arrive one day before to Cusco or 2 days before. Flight delays are common in Cusco due to the frequent change of weather, therefore we recommend arrival to be a couple days before. Safe airline: Latam
- Hotels: Contact us if you'd like us to include them for you
- Tips: Tips are always welcome, and should be based on your travel satisfaction (not mandatory).
- Travel insurance: Travel insurance is recommended, but not mandatory. Normally many people get sick with altitude sickness, so we recommend adapting 1 day or 2 days before starting a trek
- Prices
Book 4-day Machu Picchu tour package is available only by group service (from 2 persons). Then, we need minimum 2 persons to open this service for you.
Based on double/triple occupancy and the hotels mentioned below or similar ones in the same category.
Small Group Tours
$769
Only Tours
$1089
3 Star
$1349
4 Star
$1919
5 Star
Private Tours
$939
Only Tours
$1259
3 Star
$1519
4 Star
$2089
5 Star
Required Pre-payment: US$ 200.00 per person
Balance (Cusco): Commonly paid in Cusco after the briefing.
This small-group journey is guaranteed to operate with just two guests.
Notice that We travel charges a fee of 5%, which we ask the client to cover since it’s due to the use of its service. This tax is just for online deposits so that you will pay the remaining in cash (the briefing day in Cusco) without charges.
Student Discount:
Student discounts apply to anyone who has a valid UNIVERSITY STUDENT CARD at the time of the trek or who is 17-years-old or younger. For those using an university student card to receive the discount, we need to see a copy of the card at booking. For those booking children 17-years-old or younger, we need a copy of their passport at booking time. Please send all to info@altitudexperience.com.
$25 off per person
Additional Items:
There are several optional upgrades you can include in this trip. Below is a quick list of prices, but check our Overview section for more details
- Huayna Picchu: $75 per person
- Vistadome Train (one way): $75 per person
- Vistadome Train (round trip): $125 per person
- Hotels
Palacio del Inka, A Luxury Collection
Novotel
Rumi Punku
Inkaterra Machu Picchu Pueblo
El MaPi Hotel byInkaterra
Inti Punku
- Packing List
- Antibacterial hand gel
- Binoculars
- Camera
- Clothes in layers
- Passport
- Personal medication
- Plastic bags for rain situations
- Pocket money in Soles or USD dolars
- Sun glases
- Sun hat
- Sun scream
- Swimsuit
- Toilet paper
- Warm clothes for overnights
- Water purifier
- Waterproof clothes
- Waterproof hiking shoes
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