We have designed this eight-day package tour to offer you a delightful combination of stunning landscapes, from the Andes to the cloud forests, ancient Inca ruins, and the best of the region’s attractions on your trip to Peru, South America.
Cusco Peru Vacation Package or Inca Trail and Rainbow Mountain package is one of our exclusive travel packages.
We have designed this eight-day package tour to offer you a delightful combination of stunning landscapes, from the Andes to the cloud forests, ancient Inca ruins, and the best of the region’s attractions on your trip to Peru, South America.
Cusco Peru Vacation Package begins with a guided tour of the city of Cusco where you will be visiting the prominent Inca ruins. You will then have a guided tour of the Sacred Valley.
You will then embark on a hike on the emblematic Short Inca Trail trek to Machu Picchu. The trail is a popular alternative to the Classic Inca Trail. It is dotted with some of the prominent Inca ruins.
You will be having a day dedicated to a visit to the UNESCO world heritage site, Machu Picchu. On this guided tour you will be visiting some of the prominent parts of the Inca citadel, including the main square or Plaza de Armas, remains of Inca royal quarters, ceremonial sites, and more.
Cusco Peru Vacation Package culminates with a full trek to the iconic Rainbow Mountains of Peru, Vinicunca Mountain.
We highly recommend that you book your Cusco Peru Vacation Package during the dry season, between March and November. You will have clear skies which will give you plenty of photo opportunities.
Why Machu Picchu Tours?
We are a fully locally owned tour operator and a licensed Inca Trail operator based in Cusco. Our guides are passionate about the history and culture of Peru. They have years of experience in hiking to Machu Picchu.
This is a high-altitude experience. Although our tour guides will be carrying oxygen tanks and coca leaves, It is highly recommended to spend 3-4 days in Cusco to avoid altitude sickness.
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Our representative will be meeting you at Cusco Airport on arrival and will be transferring you to your hotel in Cusco.
Cusco nestles at (11,151 ft / 3399 meters above sea level). It is imperative that you spend the first day of your Cusco Peru Vacation Package resting and enjoying the city while acclimatizing to the altitude.
We will be picking you up from your hotel in Cusco. The half-day tour starts with a visit to the Cathedral of Cusco. This was a Royal palace of Incas. On Spanish conquest, they took it down and built the cathedral.
We will continue the City Tour at Qorikancha. This was the most prominent and Sacred Site of worship for the Incas. Legends say that once the courtyard of the temple was full of statues made entirely of gold.
The Spanish rulers demolished the temple after conquering Cusco and built the temple retaining its basement.
Once you have had your fill of these two iconic sites within the city of Cusco, we will be driving you to the outskirts of the city. Here we will begin the tour at Sacsayhuaman. It is a massive fortress built entirely of massive stones each weighing over a ton. It is still a mystery how the Incas transported these stones here.
Our next stop will be in Q’enqo. This site was used for scarification and mummification of corpses.
We will then visit Tambomachay. This was more like a spa to the political elites of the Incas. There are a series of canals through which water from the nearby Timpuc river flows. Even today you will be able to see the water flowing through these canals.
We will then visit Puca Pucara. In Quechua, it means red rock. It gets its name after the color of the rock at sunset. This was the watch tower of the Incan military.
Ending the tour, we will be driving you back to Cusco city. We will be dropping you off at Plaza Regocijo, a block away from Cusco’s main square – Plaza de Armas.
We will be picking you up from your hotel in Cusco. Then in our private transport, we will be driving you to Pisac. Here we will begin the tour by visiting the traditional market. This is an ideal place to buy souvenirs.
We will then drive to Urubamba. This is often referred to as the heart of the Sacred Valley due to its centric location. Here we will be stopping in a local restaurant for a buffet lunch.
After lunch, we will be driving you to Ollantaytambo. Here we will begin the tour by admiring the beauty and architecture of the village. We will then be visiting the archaeological complex.
Our local expert will be sharing some detailed stories about the prominence of the complex. It depicts the Inca mythology.
We will be accommodating you in an ensuite hotel room in Ollantaytambo for the night.
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Your epic 2-day Inca Trail to Machu Picchu experience begins at 0730 AM, with a morning transfer to Ollantaytambo train station.
We will be boarding the tourist train for an hour and a half ride to the trailhead, Km 104. The trailhead gets its name after its distance from Cusco on the way to Machu Picchu.
The train ride offers relishing views of the Andean highland villages tucked amidst the snowcapped peaks as it snakes along the course of the Urubamba river.
Once in Km 104, the authorities will be verifying your original passport against the permit. Make sure to carry your original passport.
Chachabamba
Our Short Inca Trail hike to Machu Picchu begins with a visit to Chachabamba. It is an Inca ruin at 2150m/7053ft.
It is a notable site, the Incas used the stone altar here to worship their two prominent nature entities, Inti (Sun) and Apus (Mountain Peaks). Locals in the region often visit here to offer their gratitude as their ancestors did.
Our local expert will be giving you detailed information on your guided visit to the archeological complex of Chachabamba.
Wiñay Wayna
After soaking in history, we will begin with a gradual uphill hike to the most prominent site on the 2 Day Inca Trail hike, Wiñay Wayna. In Quechua, the name Wiñay Wayna signifies “forever young”. It is perched on a hilltop at 2650m/8694ft. Above sea level.
The archaeological complex features stunning Inca farming terraces. When Machu Picchu was inhabited, farmers here could not produce enough crops to feed everyone. They cultivated most crops in Wiñay Wayna to meet the growing demands then.
After an immersive tour of the complex, we will be stopping at the campsite here to unbox our lunch.
Sungate or Intipunku
After lunch, we will continue with an hour’s hike to Sun gate. You will get a panoramic view of Machu Picchu citadel from here. You will have plenty of time here to soak in the views and get an insight into the Incan history and Andean traditions with our local expert.
Once you have had your fill, we will begin with a gradual 45-minute descent to the exit of Machu Picchu citadel. We will be taking the 25 minutes bus ride down the hill to Aguas Calientes town.
We will be accommodating you in an ensuite hotel room in Aguas Calientes for the night. Aguas Calientes or Machu Picchu town, as it is locally known as gets its name after the hot springs here.
You can spend the evening taking a refreshing dip in the natural thermal waters here or simply saunter through the cobble-stoned streets rimmed with stalls selling souvenirs.
Early in the morning, we will be boarding the tourist bus for a thirty minutes ride up the hill to visit Machu Picchu.
The tour guide will be meeting you at the entrance of the citadel and will assist you in clearing the security control to enter the citadel. Please note that you will have to show your entrance ticket and original passport that you have used at the time of booking.
We will then give you a detailed two hours guided tour. During the tour, we will take you to the most important temples and enclosures. We will be visiting the remains of royal quarters, Inca ceremonial sites, sundial clocks, and more.
After the tour, you will have free time for exploring Machu Picchu on your own.
If you have booked to climb Machu Picchu Mountain or Huayna Picchu, our guide will direct you to the respective trail head.
Please note that if you intend to hike to any of these peaks, we strongly recommend that you book well in advance. Just like the Inca Trail, you will need a permit to hike these peaks. Also, access is limited to 200 people a day.
Due to its overgrowing popularity, permits are sold out 5-6 months in advance. So do let us know at the time of booking.
After the full-day trip to Machu Picchu, you will be taking a bus back to Aguas Calientes. Here you will board the vistadome train to Ollantaytambo train station. Here, our representative will be meeting you and will drive you back to Cusco. We will arrive in Cusco City at around 7:00 p.m.
Cusco has plenty to offer! Whether it be adventure, culture, trekking or shopping! So take advantage of today to explore more about this beautiful city. We recommend a tour of the iconic, San Pedro Market.
At 0500 AM, we will be picking you up from your hotel in Cusco. We will then embark on a two hours bus ride through the South Valley of Cusco. Along the way, we will be stopping for breakfast.
From the starting point of the trek, it normally takes about two hours to reach the summit.
Apu Vinicunca, Rainbow Mountain Peru nestles at 5100 meters above sea level (16732 feet). The hike up offers enhancing views of the beautiful landscapes.
You will also hike through Peruvian highland farms where you will get to see many llamas and Alpacas. You will get acquainted with the Andean way of life.
If you are not feeling keen on hiking, you can rent a horse. At the base camp, there are locals with their horses, you can negotiate a price and ride on one to the top.
From the summit of Apu Vinicunca Rainbow Mountain, you will get a closer look at the Sacred Ausangate Peak. This is the tallest and the most sacred Andean peak.
Once you have had your fill of the Rainbow Mountains, you will start the descent to the car park. We will be driving to Ccolca for lunch.
After lunch, we will be driving you back to Cusco. We will be reaching between 0400 and 0500 PM.
We will be picking you up from the hotel and will be transferring you to the airport.
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John CJanuary 10, 2025Verified Excellent, perfectly planned trip. The trip was perfectly planned from start to finish, the transport, the hike, the hotel, the food and the entrance to Machu Picchu. The lovely guide Edwin was incredibly knowledgeable and enthusiastic about the site, the hike, and it's history. It truly is an incredible and captivating place that is a must see if you have the opportunity. Gabriel CNovember 12, 2024Verified Rainbow Mountain Tour guide We had a great tour of Rainbow Mountain. Jose was extremely knowledgeable and was a lot of help. The tour included good breakfast and lunch. I highly recommended this tour Joshua SNovember 10, 2024Verified "Unforgettable Machu Picchu Journey with an Exceptional Guide!" John was the perfect guide for our journey from Cusco to Machu Picchu! From the start, he made everything smooth and enjoyable, picking us up from our hotel and ensuring we were comfortable and ready for the adventure ahead. Thanks to his planning, we arrived at Machu Picchu early, avoiding the crowds and enjoying the stunning morning views. The weather was fantastic, and John's deep knowledge of the history and culture made every moment even more memorable. His explanations brought the ancient Incan sites to life, and he guided us thoughtfully through the walk at Machu Picchu, pointing out details we would have missed on our own. Throughout the entire day, John was attentive, patient, and incredibly helpful. He truly went above and beyond to make our experience unforgettable. Highly recommend! Gabriel CNovember 10, 2024Verified Great tour Me and my brother went on a tour with John. He was very helpful. He was very knowledgeable and helpful. Not only did he give a great tour but he was able to give us good recommendations and was very accommodating Kim AOctober 24, 2024Verified An amazing experience! We are an American family from Evansville, Indiana. After doing much research we chose Machu Picchu Tours to make our dream come true of seeing Machu Picchu via the 4-day Inca Trail Trek.Planning this kind of trip is no small feat, but John Taqquere Villaneuva was there for us every step of the way! He always responded quickly to my MANY texts and provided excellent information to prepare us for the trek. Our amazing guide, Edwin, the Porters and Chef went way above and beyond to make sure we felt safe and that we were getting the best experience that was promised. I cannot emphasize how important hygiene and safe food is on a trip like this. We feel our Porters did an excellent job keeping the dining area clean and providing excellent, healthy and safe food. While it is common for foreigners to get sick when traveling to a new country, the crew kept us healthy, hydrated, and safe the entire trip. Our porters took care of every single detail from setting up our camp, refilling our water bottles, and feeding us delicious hot meals 3 times a day. The porters were always there to take care of us. Our bags were transported and waiting for us in our tents upon arrival. Hot drinks were ready for us upon arrival at each campsite, and hot soapy water and towels were provided to clean up after a long day’s hike. Their work ethic and attention to detail was impressive. The 4 day trek is strenuous. Our guide, Edwin, coached us along the way, helping us to set a pace that worked for us so that we would not burn out. He also handled all of our paperwork and entry tickets. There are checkpoints and everything must be in order and spelled correctly. Without these documents, there is no trek and there is no entry into Machu Picchu. Our guide always kept us informed of the daily itinerary and was always supportive and eager to help. His knowledge of the history of the Inca and the ruins was exceptional. We walked away feeling an immense appreciation and understanding of the Inca because of Edwin. If your dream of seeing Machu Picchu is through the Inca Trail, or want to arrange guided tours, then don’t let fear stand in your way. And if you are looking for an agency, we highly recommend John Taqquere Villaneuva with Machu Picchu Tours. These are good, honest, trustworthy and hard-working people that will help make your dream come true. We are so thankful to Machu Picchu Tours, our Guide, Edwin, and the amazing Porters and Chef for their hard work and efforts to help make our dream come true. HikeJunkieCarlosOctober 21, 2024Verified Very organized crew knowledgeable friendly and just plain awesome to have around every step of the way. Couldn’t have asked for a better crew chef porters tents and food for this 4 day Inca trail tripWas the best experience for all 8 of us in our friends group to enjoy every moment and have amazing time all the way through the trip in town and on the Inca trailVery organized crew knowledgeable friendly and just plain awesome to have around every step of the way. Highly recommend this company to solo and groups that plan to visit Peru SkyMiles KOctober 19, 2024Verified 1 of 2 top Bucket List items, Hike the INCA Trail to Machu Picchu Completed the INCA trail with our Hike Junkies family. The Machu Picchu tours were INCREDIBLE!!! A great big shout out to John Taqquere Villanueva & his team for providing us with their expertise & care before, during & after the 4-day backpacking hike. The porters had camp setup for Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner during our hiking adventure. Our chef, Carmelito "5-STARS," prepared meals that you should only find in a fine dining restaurant. We even had some Peruvian history lessons along the way. A few surprise discovery viewpoints along the trail. After completing 4-day Inca trail, we hiked the Humanatay Lake on 5th day & Rainbow Mtn on 6th day. We THANK YOU, John, Alberto, Berle, Aiwyn & drivers, porters for making this the adventure of the century!...so far Rebecca ROctober 19, 2024Verified 4 day Inca Trail with Hike Junkies We just completed the 4 day Inca Trail with Machu Picchu Tours. John Taqquere Villanueva went above and beyond to provide us with an amazing experience, with fun, knowledgeable guides to qn amazing chef and porters. Our tents were comfortable and kept us warm and dry from the elements. We were served four course meals, desert and happy hour on each day. Happy hour consisted of fresh hot popcorn, hot cocoa, coffee, cookies and bread. In addition to the 4 day Inca Trail we scored permits to hike Huayna Picchu ( Stairs of Death) which we conquered just having completed the last day of the Inca trail. Yes, our group is crazy! One member of our group was unable to hike the four day Inca trail due to severe health issues, John Taqquere and went above and beyond to give him an amazing Machu Picchu experience. Our trip consisted of City Walking Tour of Cusco, Alpaca Farm, Humantay Lake, Rainbow Mountain and other ruins. This was a humbling experience that will last a lifetime. Chalmers BOctober 9, 2024Verified Great experience! Our guide Edwin was excellent. The first day is very challenging but equally rewarding, and we were really glad that MPT arranged a pre-meeting the day before to go over logistics and make sure we were properly equipped -- renting poles is highly recommended, well worth the $10. Reaching the Sun Gate and getting the full vista of Machu Picchu felt like a life accomplishment. The second day is much less challenging, walking through the actual ruins of Machu Picchu, and we felt much less pressure because we'd gotten such great views and photos the day before.
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