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Cusco & Machu Picchu: 5-Day Sacred Valley & Moray TourYou spend five days moving through Cusco's archaeological sites and the Sacred Valley with a private guide, staying in four-star hotels and traveling by private van and train. Day one covers the city's main ruins; day two is the Sacred Valley and the overnight train to Aguas Calientes; day three is Machu Picchu with a 2.5-hour guided tour; day four is Moray and the Maras salt mines; day five is a morning walk through Cusco's historic center before your airport transfer. Meals and all transport are included, so you're not arranging logistics or negotiating prices along the way.Is it for me?This tour is built for travelers who want the main Cusco and Machu Picchu highlights without arranging transport, tickets, guides, or meals separately — the five-day structure and private guide handle the logistics so you focus on the sites.
Cusco: Inca Trail to Machu Picchu 4-Day TrekYou hike the Inca Trail over four days from Cusco, crossing two mountain passes and sleeping in comfortable camps with hot showers and included meals. A personal porter carries seven kilos of your gear. You reach Machu Picchu early on the final morning, before the crowds, take a guided tour of the ruins, and return to Cusco by train the same day instead of hiking back out.Is it for me?Book this if you want to hike the Inca Trail without managing your own permits, logistics, or the physical burden of carrying a full pack—the porter and fixed itinerary handle that, leaving you to focus on the climb and the views.
6-Day Private Cusco Tour: Machu Picchu, Sacred Valley & Rainbow MountainYou’ll walk ancient Inca paths, see Machu Picchu at sunrise, taste Andean food in Urubamba, cross a living grass bridge, and hike Rainbow Mountain—all with local guides who know their stuff. If you want a real mix of history, scenery, and culture without worrying about logistics, this tour covers it all.
Sacred Valley Cusco: Pisac Ruins & Ollantaytambo with LunchYou're picked up from your Cusco hotel at 8:30am and driven through the Sacred Valley to visit Pisac's working market and ruins, then Ollantaytambo's Temple of the Sun with its precisely carved stone blocks, and finally Chinchero's colonial-era church. Lunch and a professional guide are included; the return to Cusco happens in the late afternoon.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see the Sacred Valley's three main Incan sites in a single day without arranging your own transport, hiring a separate guide, or figuring out the timing between stops — the fixed itinerary and included lunch mean you show up at your hotel and the logistics are handled.
San Blas Private Walking Tour: Explore Cusco’s Artisan QuarterIf you want to see where Cusco’s artists really work and live, this walk through San Blas is for you. You’ll get close to local craftspeople, spot real Inca stonework under modern homes, and catch some great city views along the way.
Machu Picchu: 2-Day Inca Trail Trek & Sun GateYou hike 8 kilometers uphill through Inca Trail sections, visit the archaeological complex of Wiñaywayna, reach the Sun Gate for your first panoramic view of Machu Picchu on day one, then spend day two exploring the citadel itself with a guide and free time to roam. Hotel pickup, train tickets, meals, entrance fees and one night's accommodation in Aguas Calientes are all included; you need moderate fitness and at least one other person to book.Is it for me?This works well if you want to see Machu Picchu and hike part of the Inca Trail without committing to a four-day trek — the shorter distance and two-day format fit a tighter schedule while still giving you the trail experience and the Sun Gate view before you enter the citadel.
4-Day Private Cusco, Machu Picchu & Rainbow Mountain TourYou’ll explore ancient temples in Cusco, hike up Rainbow Mountain’s wild colors, and stand among Machu Picchu’s ruins—all with local guides who know every shortcut and story. This trip packs Peru’s highlights into four days without rushing you past what matters.
Private Rainbow Mountain Tour from Cusco: 7 Colors Trek & GuideYou’ll hike through wild Andean valleys, spot herds of alpacas, and stand at the top of Rainbow Mountain’s colorful ridge. This private tour handles all the details—local guide, comfy transport, and lunch—so you can just focus on the adventure.
