Peru · Hiking

5-Day Cusco Hiking Tour with Machu Picchu and Sacred Valley

5 Days Round trip from Av. Velasco Astete Moderate pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Immerse yourself in Inca culture at the Sacred Valley, Chinchero, Moray, and Ollantaytambo
02 Explore the ancient wonder of Machu Picchu with a private guided tour
03 Trek to the turquoise Humantay Lagoon amid breathtaking Andean scenery
04 Hike to the colorful Rainbow Mountain for stunning panoramic views

If you're looking to combine hiking through beautiful landscapes with ancient culture, this is the option you've been looking for. Enjoy five days of exciting adventures and incredible landscapes in the heart of the Peruvian Andes, including the Sacred Valley of the Incas, Machu Picchu, Humantay Lagoon, and Rainbow Mountain.

Enjoy five days of exciting adventures and incredible landscapes in the heart of the Peruvian Andes, including the Sacred Valley of the Incas, Machu Picchu, Humantay Lagoon, and Rainbow Mountain.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 5 Days

Tour type Shared

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Included · Standard

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Cusco, Lima, Machu Picchu, Urubamba, Ollantaytambo, Chinchero, Moray, Colca Canyon, Maras

Languages English, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Arrival in Cusco and Acclimatization

Flight from Lima to Cusco.
Reception upon arrival.
Airport transfer to your tourist hotel.
Free day for acclimatization.

Day 02

Sacred Valley VIP Tour and Train to Machu Picchu

The tour starts at 6:30 AM, and we will first arrive at the Chinchero archaeological site.
Then we will visit the Andean textile center and continue to the Moray terraces.
Visit the Maras salt mines at 1:00 PM.
A delicious buffet lunch will be served in Urubamba City before continuing the visit to Ollantaytambo.
Finally, we will board the train at 7:00 PM and arrive in the town of Machu Picchu.
Overnight stay in Machu Picchu Town.

Day 03

Guided Visit to Machu Picchu and Return to Cusco

8:00 AM - Breakfast time.
9:30 AM - We will board the bus to the checkpoint for a 30-minute trip. The reference schedule depends on capacity at Machu Picchu.
10:00 AM - Admission to Machu Picchu with a private guide. Meditation time and rainbow interpretation.
3:40 PM - Entrance to the train station. Reference schedule.
4:22 PM - We will board the train to Ollantaytambo.
5:40 PM - Arrival at the train station and return bus transfer to Cusco.
8:30 PM - Arrival in Cusco and return to your hotel.

Day 04

Humantay Lagoon Hiking Excursion

We will board the minibus at 4:20 AM to arrive in the town of Mollepata.
There, we will have breakfast at 6:00 AM.
We will walk 7 km round trip and arrive at Humantay Lagoon.
Then we will go to Soraypampa.
Return to Mollepata. Lunch time at 1:00 PM.
We will return to the city of Cusco at approximately 5:30 PM.

Day 05

Rainbow Mountain Hike

4:30 AM - Pickup at your hotel and start of the trip to Rainbow Mountain.
6:00 AM - We will have breakfast in the town of Colca. We will continue our journey for one hour and then begin a hike of approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes, covering a distance of about 4 km.
After a one-hour break, we will begin our return journey to catch our transportation. At 1:40 PM, we will have lunch in the town of Colca. Return to Cusco City and transfer to your hotel.

Where this trip takes you

The Sacred Valley of the Incas, Machu Picchu, Humantay Lagoon, Rainbow Mountain

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Av. Velasco Astete 9 cities · 5 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

4 nights at a hotel in Cusco with breakfast
1 night at a hotel in Machu Picchu Town with breakfast
Sacred Valley VIP group tour with lunch
Private Machu Picchu tour
Rainbow Mountain group excursion with breakfast and lunch
Humantay Lagoon group excursion with breakfast and lunch
Tourist ticket and all entrance fees to tourist attractions
Professional guides on all tours
All transportation by bus and train
1 transfer in and out of Cusco

What's Not Included

International and/or domestic flights
Personal expenses
Other attractions not described in the program
Meals not described in the program

What to bring

Prepare for the extraordinary: bring a light backpack with clothing suitable for weather changes and a reusable water bottle. The diversity of temperatures and landscapes will accompany you on this magical journey.

Get ready to experience the majesty of nature in its purest form. Wear comfortable and warm clothing, bring a camera to capture those unique moments, and, most importantly, an open heart to receive the transformative energies of these sacred places.

Know before you go

In this tour package, we will visit places where we will ascend to altitudes higher than 4000 meters above sea level (13123.36 feet), so good physical condition and hiking experience are required.

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