6-Day Cusco and Machu Picchu Tour: Sacred Valley & Maras Moray
The Inca terraces at Moray were built to test crops at different altitudes: a working laboratory disguised as a shrine.
A 6-day guided tour of Cusco, the Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu with a live English or Spanish-speaking guide, private or shared transfers, five nights in hotels, train passage, and all entrance fees. The itinerary moves from Cusco's colonial plazas and Sacsayhuamán fortress through the Pisac market and Inkariy Museum, then to the Moray terraces and Maras salt mines before the train ride to Machu Picchu and the guided ascent to the citadel itself. Domestic flights between Lima and Cusco are not included and must be booked separately. Gratuities for the guide and driver are optional.
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Step-by-step itinerary
Day 1: Arrival and Cusco city tour
- Arrival in Cusco
- Transfer to hotel
- Visit San Blas district
- See Plazoleta Nazarenas
- Visit Plaza de Armas and Cathedral
- Tour Koricancha (Golden Temple)
Day 2: Sacsayhuaman and Inca sites
- Visit Sacsayhuamán fortress
- Panoramic view of Qenqo temple
- Visit Puca Pucara viewpoint
- Explore Tambomachay monument
- Overnight in Cusco
Day 3: Sacred Valley: Pisac and museums
- Visit Pisac archaeological site
- Walking tour of Pisac town
- Shop at Pisac handicraft market
- Tour Inkariy Museum
- Lunch at Inkariy Museum
- Visit Live Cultural Museum of Yucay
- Feed llamas and alpacas
- Learn traditional weaving techniques
- Overnight in Sacred Valley
Day 4: Moray, Maras salt mines and Ollantaytambo
- Visit Living Culture Yucay Museum
- Explore Moray terraces
- Visit Maras salt mines
- Buffet lunch
- Tour Ollantaytambo archaeological complex
- Train to Machu Picchu town
- Check in hotel in Machu Picchu town
Day 5: Machu Picchu guided tour
- Bus to Machu Picchu
- Guided tour of Machu Picchu
- Lunch at local restaurant
- Return to Cusco
- Transfer to hotel
Day 6: Departure day
- Departure transfer
The experience
The tour opens in Cusco with an afternoon walking tour of San Blas, the district where Inca stonework and Spanish colonial buildings sit side by side. You'll see the Plazoleta Nazarenas, the Cathedral at Plaza de Armas, and the Koricancha, the Golden Temple, whose walls once held Inca treasures. The first night is in a Cusco hotel, and the pace is set: a blend of archaeology and architecture, with the guide narrating the layers of conquest and survival.
Day two takes you to Sacsayhuamán, a ceremonial fortress built from colossal stone blocks fitted without mortar, set high above the city with views across the valley. From there you move to Qenqo, an ancient temple carved into the mountainside, then to Puca Pucara and Tambomachay: monuments that show the precision of Inca engineering. You return to Cusco for the night. On day three, the Sacred Valley opens up. You walk the Inca and colonial ruins at Pisac, browse the handicraft market in the town below, then visit the Inkariy Museum, where a buffet lunch is included and exhibits show pre-Hispanic civilizations. The afternoon brings you to the Live Cultural Museum of Yucay, where you feed llamas and alpacas and watch locals demonstrate traditional weaving and dyeing. You sleep in the Sacred Valley.
Day four is the valley's hidden treasures. Moray's concentric terraces drop into the earth like a giant's staircase: the Incas used them to test which crops thrived at which altitudes. Then comes Maras, where thousands of salt pools cascade down the mountainside in white and green checkerboard patterns, still worked by local families using centuries-old methods. A buffet lunch is served. In the afternoon you reach Ollantaytambo, an Inca fortress town where the stonework is so precise you can barely slip a knife blade between blocks. From the station there, you board the train to Machu Picchu town, arriving in the evening.
Day five is the citadel itself. A bus winds up the mountain road above the Urubamba River canyon, and Machu Picchu appears: terraces, ceremonial shrines, stone steps and plazas built into the ridge. The guide leads you through the site, then you have lunch at a restaurant in the town. You return to Cusco the same day and sleep there one final night. Day six is departure, with a transfer to the airport or your next destination.
What’s included
- Five nights' hotel accommodation in Cusco, the Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu town.
- entrance to Machu Picchu with guided tour.
- access to Sacsayhuamán, Pisac, Ollantaytambo, Qenqo, Puca Pucara and Tambomachay.
- visits to the Inkariy Museum and Live Cultural Museum of Yucay with lunch included.
- the Moray terraces and Maras salt mines.
- train passage from Ollantaytambo to Machu Picchu.
- a professional guide in English or Spanish.
- and private or shared hotel, airport and train station transfers throughout the tour.
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Is this one for you?Pick the 6-day version if you want to understand how Machu Picchu fits into the wider Inca world: your guide connects the sites rather than rushing between them, and you'll have time acclimatizing in Cusco before going high.
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Top questions
What languages is the guide in?
Live guide in English and Spanish.
Can children come?
Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 11 years). Under 4: they can't be included in the booking.
What's included in the 6-day tour price?
The tour includes five nights' hotel accommodation (three in Cusco, one in the Sacred Valley, one in Machu Picchu town); all entrance fees to Machu Picchu, Sacsayhuamán, Pisac, Ollantaytambo, the Inkariy Museum and the Live Cultural Museum of Yucay; the train ticket from Ollantaytambo to Machu Picchu; a professional guide in English or Spanish; private or shared transfers from your hotel to sites and train stations; and two buffet lunches (one at the Inkariy Museum, one in the Sacred Valley). Domestic flights between Lima and Cusco are not included and must be booked separately.
Do I need to book my own flights to Cusco?
Yes. When you book the tour, you'll need to provide your flight itinerary for both international and domestic flights. Your domestic flight from Lima to Cusco must arrive in the morning so you can start the tour the same day. Machu Picchu train tickets are included, but all airfare is your responsibility.
What are the Moray terraces and why were they built?
Moray is a series of concentric circular terraces carved into the mountainside in the Sacred Valley. The Incas built them to recreate different microclimates at different altitudes, allowing them to test which crops would grow best at each elevation. The terraces are still visible and are one of the most distinctive archaeological sites on the tour.
How physically demanding is this tour?
The tour requires at least a moderate level of physical fitness. You'll walk through ruins and markets, climb steps at Machu Picchu, and spend time at high altitude (Cusco sits at 11,000 feet). If you're prone to altitude sickness, bring medicine or consult your doctor before departure. Children from age 4 are welcome.
What happens if I want to change my Machu Picchu visit date?
Machu Picchu entrance tickets are non-refundable and cannot be amended. If you need to change your visit date, you'll need to purchase a new entrance ticket at full price. This policy is set by the site itself to manage visitor numbers.
Which hotel room type should I choose?
The tour offers eight room options at checkout: First Class, Deluxe, Tourist, and Economy categories, each available in single or double rooms. Your choice affects the standard of accommodation in Cusco, the Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu town. First Class and Deluxe rooms offer more comfort. Tourist and Economy are more basic but still include all meals and guide services.
6-Day Cusco and Machu Picchu Tour: Sacred Valley & Maras Moray
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