Tour Type
Históric-Adventure
Difficulty
Average
Duration
7 Days
Languages
Español, English, Portuguese
Best Time
All Year
Group Size
08 persons
Brochure
The 07 day tour to Machu Picchu + Sacred Valley + Colored Mountain + Titicaca Lake is a good option for those who wish to enjoy these natural wonders with breathtaking landscapes. Our clients prefer to book this tour to explore Machu Picchu and the Sacred Valley: Chincheros, Salineras de Maras, Moray, and Ollantaytambo. To also visit the Colored Mountain and Lake Titicaca in Puno. It is recommended to book these tours in advance due to the limited availability of tickets to Machu Picchu and spaces on the trains, especially.
These can be purchased through a local travel agency in Cusco, and Lorenzo Expeditions has such authorization, so learn more about this tour below.
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Cusco – Transfer Airport > Hotel
We will be waiting for your arrival at the Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport in Cusco. Our team will meet you and transfer you to the hotel, then you will have free time to rest and acclimatize to the altitude because in Cusco we are at 3400 meters above sea level.
Hotel in Cusco
Day 2: Sacred Valley Tour
Early breakfast at the hotel, this second day in Cusco will serve to visit and make a nice excursion to the Sacred Valley of the Incas, knowing Chincheros and its textile women who will show their unique and magical works. We will visit its handicraft market and its archaeological site, churches, and terraces, Moray will be another mandatory stop as well as the salt mines of Maras. Lunch will be in Urubamba, Don Angel restaurant, and its varied and typical buffet menu, to finish this day we will explore the living Inca city of Ollantaytambo. In the evening we will take the train Expeditions Ollantaytambo > Aguas Calientes.
Hotel in Aguas Calientes.
Day 3: Machu Picchu
After breakfast, we will ascend by bus to the citadel of Machu Picchu. Together with our guide, we will tour the Inca citadel, exploring its temples, and squares and admiring its high architecture. In the afternoon we will return by train, visit Ollantaytambo, bus to Cusco, and transfer to the hotel.
Hotel in Cusco
Day 4: Rainbow Mountain
4 am Early departure by transport to Quiquijana, and we will have breakfast in a restaurant on the route, the hike will be about 4 hours. Arriving at the top we will use the necessary time to enjoy the scenery and take lots of pictures, on the way back we will enjoy a buffet lunch and return to Cusco in the afternoon.
Hotel in Cusco
Day 5: Sun Route Tour, Cusco – Puno
6 am breakfast will be served at the hotel in Cusco, 7 am travel by bus from Cusco to Puno. This will be a full-day tour with many tourists stops to visit the temple of Andahuaylillas known as the Sistine Chapel of South America, and the palace of Wiracocha which is in Raqchi where we will also visit, lunch will be served in Sicuani in a restaurant where we offer Buffet, the Raya which is at 4335 meters above sea level is another stop to enjoy the scenery and photograph the mountains full of snow. Pucara and its lithic museum will be the last guided visit to reach the lake city of Puno.
Arrive in Puno and transfer to the hotel on Uros Island.
Day 6: Uros and Taquile Tour
Breakfast at the Uros house and then start the Uros Floating Islands tour, especially to learn about the life of the local communities, then the boat will transfer us to Taquile Island, where you will enjoy a traditional lunch and explore the island in its entirety, in the afternoon we will return to the city of Puno.
Hotel in Puno
Day 7: Transfer from Puno to Juliaca Airport.
We will have a buffet breakfast, and then we will have the transfer to the Inca Manco Capac International Airport of Juliaca (01 hours approximately).
Included
- ✅ Transfer airport > Hotel in Cusco.
- ✅ 03 nights Hotel Samay***or similar in Cusco
- ✅ 01 night Hotel Andino***or similar in Aguas Calientes Machu Picchu
- ✅ 01 night Hotel Lodge in Uros Islands
- ✅ 01 night Hotel***in Puno
- ✅ 06 breakfasts, 04 lunches and 01 dinner in Aguas Calientes.
- ✅ Train Ollantaytambo > Machupicchu
- ✅ Train Machupicchu > Ollantaytambo
- ✅ Guided tour in Machu Picchu | Private service.
- ✅ Bus Ollantaytambo > Cusco
- ✅ Walking tour in Cusco San Pedro Market | Courtesy of Lorenzo Expeditions
- ✅ Entrance to Sacred Valley (Boleto turistico)
- ✅ Entrance fees to Maras salt mines.
- ✅ Entrance to Machu Picchu.
- ✅ Entrance to the Rainbow Mountain.
- ✅ Entrance to the Sun route
- ✅ Entrance tickets Uros Islands – Taquile
- ✅ Sacred Valley Tour: Chinchero, Salineras Maras, Moray, Ollantaytambo | Private Service
- ✅ Tour to the Rainbow Mountain | Shared Service.
- ✅ Transfer hotel > bus terminal in Cusco.
- ✅ Tour Ruta de Sol Cusco – Puno | Shared Service.
- ✅ Transfer bus terminal Puno > Port embarked and boat to Uros Island.
- ✅ Tour Uros -Taquile | Shared Service.
- ✅ Transfer Hotel Puno > Juliaca Airport.
Not Included
- ❌ Beverages
- ❌ Food not mentioned
- ❌ Horses in Rainbow Mountain
- ❌ Personal insurance (compulsory)
Packing List
For the second and third days of the tour, we recommend carrying only the luggage necessary for the Sacred Valley + Machupicchu tour with an overnight stay in Aguas Calientes. Large backpacks with equipment that is not necessary for the expedition should be left in the city of Cusco, either at your hotel or at our main office.
- Small backpack.
- Light clothing for Machu Picchu.
- Comfortable shoes.
- Hat.
- Sun block lotion.
- Sunglasses.
- Original passport.
- Personal hygiene items, such as wet wipes, toothpaste and toothbrush.
- Cash (preferably local currency).
- The friendliest and most positive attitude possible.
Additional Items to upgrade
1. Huayna Picchu
The cost of the ticket is $60 dollars per person.
Huayna Picchu is a mountain within the archaeological complex of Machu Picchu, it is a 45-minute hike to the top.
To purchase this additional must notify us at least 2 months in advance due to high demand, schedules and details of your visit to this site will be confirmed in the previous meeting we will have.
2. Machu Picchu Mountain
The cost of the ticket is $60 dollars per person.
Machu Picchu Mountain is another place that many travelers want to climb to have a spectacular view of Machu Picchu, and of course, we help you with all this.
Useful information
Want to know more about the Machu Picchu tour? Read our useful information section and learn more about the availabilities.
Travel Insurance
We recommend that you take out travel insurance, if you become ill or injured while away from home, you can be reimbursed for treatment provided as a result of a covered medical emergency during your trip.
Pre-trip meeting
The day before departure on the 7-day tour, a mandatory pre-trip briefing is scheduled at 6:00 pm at your Hotel in Cusco. You will meet with your guide, who will provide you with detailed information about your trek, a list of what you need to bring, rental equipment, or general questions.
Frequently Asked Questions
How can I access Huaynapicchu or Machupicchu mountain?
To climb one of the two mountains, you must purchase the entrance ticket in advance. Huaynapicchu has an additional cost of 60 USD per person, and it is recommended to book tickets at least 3 months in advance. If you wish to book the entrance ticket for Huaynapicchu, please contact our reservations team, or you can also book on the official website of the Ministry of Culture at: https://www.machupicchu.gob.pe/. Please note that sometimes the website does not work, and sometimes it might be complicated to buy your ticket online.
Will there be lodging or camping?
The 6 nights will be hotels with breakfast included.
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