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Machu Picchu 5 Days Itinerary: Explore the Heart of the Andes With Local Experts
Live a unique experience with our 5-day tour to Machu Picchu, exploring the Inca wonder, the Sacred Valley, Humantay Lake and more - book your adventure today!








Embark on an unforgettable adventure with our exclusive 5-day tour to Machu Picchu. This Machu Picchu travel package is designed to offer you the best of history, culture and nature. From the Sacred Valley, the stunning Humantay Lake, the City of Cusco to the majestic ruins of Machu Picchu, you will enjoy breathtaking landscapes, expert guides and a comfortable itinerary. With quality transportation, comfortable accommodations and a fully personalized experience, this is the ideal tour to experience the magic of Machu Picchu to the fullest. Don’t miss the opportunity to discover the Inca legacy like never before with us.
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Overview
Machu Picchu 5 Days – Overview
This 5-day tour to Machu Picchu has been carefully designed for our expert local guides to give you a complete and unforgettable experience, mixing culture, history and natural landscapes on a 5 day itinerary. From the moment you arrive, you will be met at the Cusco airport and comfortably transferred to your hotel in Cusco. During our tours, you will discover the secrets of the Inca civilization and the majestic Machu Picchu, one of the most emblematic destinations in Peru, which will take your breath away for its beauty and historical significance.
In addition, you will have the opportunity to explore the Humantay Lagoon, a natural paradise surrounded by mountains in the Peruvian Andes, where the serenity of its waters will connect you with nature in a unique way.

This itinerary has been created to offer you a complete and balanced experience, but if you wish, you can extend your trip or modify it according to your preferences, adapting it to your needs and time. At Come See Peru, flexibility is key for you to live the experience in the way that best suits you. Without a doubt, this tour will allow you to explore the best of Machu Picchu and its surroundings, while enjoying a unique, comfortable and personalized experience.
Machu Picchu 5-Day Highlights:
Experience an unforgettable 5-day adventure to Machu Picchu from Cusco, where you’ll explore ancient ruins, beautiful landscapes, and immerse yourself in rich Incan culture. Discover all that this incredible itinerary has to offer below:
Day 1:
Arrival in Cusco, transfer to hotel, acclimatization.
Day 2:
Sacred Valley tour, connection to Machu Picchu.
Day 3:
Machu Picchu visit, see the sunrise at Machu Picchu
Day 4:
Humantay Lake day trip, breathtaking natural views.
Day 5:
Cusco city tour, return to hotel, transfer to airport.
Machu Picchu 5-Day Tour: Why It’s a Must?
If you are looking for the best way to discover Machu Picchu, this 5-day Machu Picchu tour is the perfect option. Here we tell you why this tour is a must-do experience:
- Complete tour: You will see the best of Machu Picchu, the Sacred Valley, the Humantay Lagoon and Cusco, all in one travel package.
- Exclusive trip: We don’t join other people to your adventure, providing a completely personalized journey.
- Total flexibility: Customize your itinerary according to your interests and enjoy the trip at your own pace.
- Total comfort: Transfers, quality accommodations and private transportation included so you just have to worry about enjoying your trip.
- Expert guides: Our guides will provide you with fascinating insights, giving you a deeper experience of the culture and history.
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This is the plan
Check our plan and find out more about our 5 day Machu Picchu package, if you have any questions do not hesitate to contact us, there is a travel consultant available 24 hours a day to answer your questions.
Dia -1) Cusco airport to hotel
Upon arrival a representative of the company will be waiting for you at the Cusco airport to transfer you to your hotel in Cusco.
Dia -2) Sacred Valley tour to Aguas Calientes
Today we embark on an unforgettable journey starting at 8:00 am from Cusco, as we venture through the enchanting Sacred Valley. Get ready to explore stunning ancient ruins and the fascinating Maras and Moray Salt Mines. Our tour concludes at the Ollantaytambo station, where you will board the 4:30 pm train to Machu Picchu pueblo.

Dia -3) Machu Picchu
This day we visit Machu Picchu, capturing the mesmerizing sunrise. Our expert guide will greet you at your hotel in Aguas Calientes, and together, we'll board a bus for a 25 minute ride up to the iconic Machu Picchu.

Dia - 4) Humantay Lake
After the acclimatization process, we embark on a scenic trek to the impressive Humantay Lake. This captivating tour lasts approximately 12 hours, which gives us enough time to immerse ourselves in the breathtaking natural beauty of the Andean landscape.

Dia - 5) Cusco city tour - Cusco airport
Finally at 9 am we start our city tour in Cusco visiting the highlights of the city as well as some ruins outside the city. In the afternoon you will be transferred to the airport in Cusco.

Itinerary
1) Cusco Airport Tranfer - Hotel in Cusco
Upon arrival in Cusco, a representative of our company will meet you at the airport and transfer you directly to your designated hotel. This first day is intended for acclimatization and rest in Cusco, so you can adapt to the altitude and be ready to start your adventure the next day.
Difficulty
Easy / Beginner
2) Sacred Valley Tour - Train to Aguas Calientes town
The day begins with an exploration of the Sacred Valley from Cusco, we pick you up at 8:00 am. We will visit an alpaca farm and enjoying a demonstration of traditional textiles. Then, you will explore the impressive ruins of Moray and the salt mines of Maras, both located in Maras village in Urubamba province. Afterwards, you will enjoy a delicious buffet lunch. In the afternoon, you will tour the majestic ruins of Ollantaytambo before taking the train to Aguas Calientes, where you will spend the night, before visiting Machu Picchu the following day.
Difficulty
Easy / Beginner
Trip Duration
Full Day
Accomodation
Yes
Tickets Included
No
3) Machu Picchu Exploration - Cusco
Today, your day starts early, with a 5:10 a.m. pick-up from your hotel in Aguas Calientes. From there, we will take the bus to Machu Picchu, where you will have a 2.5-hour guided tour, exploring the Inca citadel and enjoying the sunrise over this spectacular ancient city. After the visit, you will have time to have lunch and relax. In the afternoon, you will take the train back to Ollantaytambo town, and from there our private transportation will take you back to Cusco. A day full of history, natural beauty and comfort.
Meals
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Difficulty
Easy / Beginner
Trip Duration
Full Day
Accomodation
Si
Tickets Included
Si
4) Humantay Lake
Your day starts early with a transfer from Cusco to the spectacular Humantay Lagoon. We will pcik you up at 4:30 am from your hotel in Cusco. Along the way, you will enjoy breathtaking panoramic views of the Andes, passing through Quechua villages and landscapes that will take your breath away. After a long drive we will stop for breackfast in a local restaurant. Then we will drive to the start of the hike. Upon arrival, you will begin a moderate hike of approximately 1.5 hours to the lagoon, at an altitude of 4,200 meters (13,780 feet). The view of the turquoise lagoon, surrounded by snow-capped peaks such as Humantay and Salkantay, is simply spectacular. You will have free time to enjoy the scenery and take pictures. Then, we will return and enjoy a traditional lunch on the way back to Cusco.
Difficulty
Easy / Beginner
Included
No Included
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What Our Customers Say About Us
Come See Peru has earned TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence for consistently receiving 5-star reviews of our tours in Cusco, Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu tours. This recognition highlights our exceptional service and dedicated attention to our clients.
Verified AMAZING! This trip was absolutely amazing! We did the half day Moray terraces and salt mines. Ruben was our tour guide and he exceeded our expectations! He was so knowledgeable and we learned so much history from him! We also got to do a chicha tasting where they also showed us the process of making it and then we went to the alpaca farm and learned how they create wool from alpacas! It was such an amazing experience! And it was only us so it was a great private tour! A must do in Peru and especially if you have Ruben as your tour guide!!! Nicole c2024-11-27Verified A Perfect Day in Peru! We did a full day tour through the Sacred Valley with Jimmy and it was amazing! He was so knowledgeable and kind and went out of his way to accommodate all our needs. I would do another one with this company if I ever return to Peru. I highly recommend them. 100% Jenny D2024-11-26Verified Fantastic half day sacred valley tour We had an amazing time on our tour. Our guide Carlos was fantastic and so knowledgeable. He made getting around so easy and took so many photos for us. It was a great way to see these sites and would recommend this to anyone traveling in the sacred valley for the day. jaclyn s2024-10-06Verified Beautiful sites, fantastic guides, and clear communication My fiancé and I did the sacred valley tour with Carlos yesterday. The experience was one we’ll remember for a long time. Carlos was very knowledgeable about all of the sites, including Pisac, Moray, and Maras salt mines, and he was also personable and able to accommodate doing the tour in English. Michael was also a fantastic driver - we felt very safe with him during the tour. I’m very grateful we booked with Come See Peru and look forward to using them again the next time we’re in town. Rob H2024-09-19Verified The best Machu Picchu experience! Our tour guide Nilo was the best! He was highly recommended to us by friends who had him as a guide last year. He met up with us at our hotel the night before our tour to go over everything we needed to know for Machu Picchu the next morning. He was so knowledgeable about all things Inca and MP, and was an integral part of my engagement happening up there! Such a nice, friendly guy, and genuinely wanted us to have a great experience. Definitely recommending this company to everyone! Nomad655115581282024-09-18Verified Can’t say enough good things about Come See Peru! My partner and I had an amazing experience using Come See Peru tours! This company came highly recommended from friends who used them last year, and they had nothing but great things to say. Michael and Carlos picked us up at our air bnb, were very friendly and courteous, and went over the itinerary of our tour for the day. The guides were very informative, and you can tell they just wanted us to have a great time and see as much as possible. My partner and I also appreciated all of the photos Michael took for us throughout the tour, and enjoyed getting to know them on the drive. All around great company, and very organized! Nomad655115581282024-09-18Verified Interesting and well executed tour Great experience with this agent from starting to liaising through WA with JC to tour day itself. We booked a tour quite last min and comeseeperu was able to arrange for a tour guide and driver. Tour guide , Carlos was very detailed in his explanation, shared with us the history of scared valley and Cusco as we just arrived in the city. The tips and explanation were helpful and we were better to orientate after that. Driver drove stable. Pick up was on time and the tour package itinerary where quite unique as from my research/comparison from other companies, hence that’s the main reason we chose them for our tour. Liling T2024-09-14Verified Excellent experience We had a great experience. Their communication was excellent, they worked with me on putting together a private tour and picked us up at our hotel. Carlos was a very informative guide who shared much great insight in the locations, culture, and history. We also got to have samples of chicha and local salt. Highly recommend! Pioneer194723623702024-09-09Verified Knowledgeable, friendly, excellent private tour in sacred valley We just got back from a week long trip to Peru and booked couple of private trips through ComeSeePeru (Julio). We contacted comeseeperu for options to visit sacred valley sites on the way from Cusco to Ollantaytambo. Julio worked with us via whatsapp to come up with a trip to see some of the sites. Carlos (Guide) with Michael (Driver) picked us up from Cusco airport and we visited the Alpaca farm, Maras, Moray ruins and got dropped at Ollantaytambo. Carlos was extremely knowledgeable, caring and friendly. Having just arrived in Cusco from Boston, he checked in with us regularly to make sure we were ok with the altitude / travel fatigue. The transportation was a clean / new large comfortable vehicle. We were highly impressed with the tour, guides and the value for money, that we decided to book a full day customized tour in Cusco when we arrived back in Cusco later in the trip. We combined the archelogical sites with the walking tour in Cusco to cover more sites in our limited day. Ruben (guide) and Florentino (driver) again impressed us with their care, knowledge and professionalism. Ruben is an excellent guide with great pride and knowledge of his culture. We got a deeper appreciation of the beautiful country and its history thanks to Carlos and Ruben. Julio is prompt and responsive to whatsapp messages and was very easy to work with to arrange the tours. We felt we had local friends during our entire trip! BostonTourist42024-08-30Verified Excellent experience with Come See Peru Our group of 10 people had the pleasure of booking 2 full-day tours (Rainbow Mountain and Humantay Lake) as well as 2 half-day tours of the Sacred Valley (one day seeing Maras & Moray and the other day through the Pisac route). We had private transportation. Our driver, René, was amazing and super skilled. We were definitely impressed with his maneuvering of that big van in some very narrow and high up roads. They even had blankets for us on the van on the days when we'd leave very early in the morning for the full-day tours. We also had at least one tour guide with us each day (Juan Carlos), but because of the size of our group we also had a second guide (Maikol) during the full-day tours.Maikol was incredibly attentive and cheered on and cared for the members of our group that were struggling with the hikes at high altitudes. Our main guide, Carlos, was fantastic and shared so much about his knowledge of the locations we visited and the culture with us. Carlos also made sure to brief us a day in advance to prepare us for each of the tours. He was also great at recommending us foods and restaurants to try. We had an amazing experience exploring Perú and a lot of it was thanks to Come See Peru Tours. The company would check in with me every evening after the tours to see how our experience was. They were also very responsive over WhatsApp in helping me organize and book the tours, provided us with good pricing based on our group size and needs, and were flexible in customizing a couple of the tours to fit our traveling needs and sightseeing interests.Our whole group was very pleased with their professionalism and kindness. I highly recommend their services. Terry T2024-07-13
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