Machu Picchu Peru 6 day tour

MACHU PICCHU PERU 6 DAY TOUR

Embark on a unique journey with our Machu Picchu 6-Day Tour Package. Traverse the Andes of Cusco and the surroundings of Machu Picchu, visiting the most incredible Inca sites, colorful villages, and impressive panoramic views. This journey is not just a tour, it’s an adventure waiting to be explored!

Indulge in the exclusivity of our 6-day tour package as you escape to the majestic and mysterious mountain stronghold of Machu Picchu. Enjoy guided tours through stunning landscapes, spectacular sunrises, and invaluable insights into a magnificent Incan city, all in the company of a select few.

Experience the history and wonders of Cusco and Machu Picchu in a way like never before! Over six days, you will explore Andean ruins, hike glorious mountains, dine with locals, uncover ancient secrets, and more. This package is perfect for travelers seeking an immersive and unforgettable Peru vacation.

6-DAY MACHU PICCHU TOUR OVERVIEW:

Explore the ancient Inca ruins of Machu Picchu on this 6-day tour package. This tour takes you through the stunning Andean landscapes of Peru, from the vibrant city of Cusco to the Sacred Valley and the iconic Machu Picchu.

Itinerary day by day Machu Picchu 6-Day Tour Package

• Day 1: Cusco City Tour + the Cusco Cathedral and Coricancha + 4 Ruins
• Day 2: Sacred Valley and train to Aguas Calientes
• Day 3: Machu Picchu – Return to Cusco
• Day 4: Humantay Lake
• Day 5: Rainbow Mountain
• Day 6: Airport shuttle

6-DAY MACHU PICCHU TOUR HIGHLIGHTS

Experience Peru’s breathtaking views and fascinating culture with this unique six-day tour! Learn the history behind famous landmarks like Sacsayhuaman and visit Machu Picchu—an incredible journey awaits!

Make memories that last a lifetime on our 6-Day Machu Picchu Tour! Uncover hidden gems and experience the unique culture as you hike through the ancient ruins and enjoy delicious local cuisine—all included in your package.

Why book your Peru Vacation with us?

We are a trusted Peru tour operator with years of experience crafting unforgettable Machu Picchu tours. Whether you’re looking for a private 6-day Machu Picchu tour package, a group adventure, or a customized itinerary, we’ve got you covered.

Our team is based in Cusco and knows the region intimately. We focus on authentic, responsible tourism that supports local communities and preserves cultural heritage.

Day 1: Arrival and City Tour

Welcome to Cusco! Upon your arrival, our team will be waiting for you at the airport to drive you to your hotel and give you all the information you need about Cusco and our itinerary over the coming days.

We will meet you at your hotel lobby at 12:40 pm to begin our City Tour.  From here, you will head to Cusco’s Plaza de Armas, where you will visit the famous Cathedral. After touring this sacred church, you will walk through an ancient Inca-built street going from the Plaza de Armas to Qoricancha, (the Temple of the Sun). In Qoricancha, you will see the contrast between the Inca culture and Catholicism, as well as the different building methods used. The Inca constructions here are amazing, as this was the main temple of the Incas, where all their highways used to depart from. The high altar, made of bronze in the Catholic church, is one of the highlights.

After Qoricancha, your group will walk down to Avenida El Sol, where you will take your bus to drive up and outside of the city. It will take 25 minutes until you arrive at the majestic Inca site of Sacsayhuaman, where your guide will lead you around. You will have extra time to explore it on your own.

From Sacsayhuaman, you will take a short bus ride to Qenqo. Here, you will see ancient altars from the Inca times! Next, we will continue to Puca Pucara, a small circular Inca site. Finally, you will visit Tambomachay, the temple of water, with its impressive water fountains.

We will then drive back to Cusco, and the tour will end at the Main Square (Plaza de Armas). Private tours will end back at your hotel.

Day 2: Sacred Valley and train to Aguas Calientes

We will pick you up at your hotel in Cusco around 8:00 am and begin our journey to the Inca Ruins in Pisac. These are impressive ruins located on top of one of the mountains in the Sacred Valley. Hundreds of agricultural terraces are still used today, where the Incas farmed corn, potatoes, and quinoa. We will also see the religious and astronomical side of the Incas at these ruins. It is a fantastic place to take photos as you will be on top of the Sacred Valley, with nearly endless views.

After visiting the ruins, we will drive down to the Pisac market in the city. This market is the most traditional market around Cusco, and another great place to purchase gifts. You can also experience some local delicacies – many of the local farmers bring their vegetables here to sell. We will also have lunch at the market.

After lunch, we will drive further through the Sacred Valley to Ollantaytambo. Ollantaytambo was an Inca checkpoint to protect Machu Picchu and the valley against any enemies (Ollantay is the name of the leader, Tambo is a lodging place). After your tour, you will have extra time to wander around the site. In the evening, before heading to the train station, you can have dinner in one of the local restaurants. Your train will depart at 7:00 pm to Aguas Calientes, which will be a 2-hour journey.

Day 3: Machu Picchu – Return to Cusco

Today is the most important day as we will be visiting Machu Picchu (Check availability before booking). Because it’s so special, we encourage you to wake up early in the morning to enjoy breakfast at the hotel and then walk to the bus station to catch one of the early buses, which begin running at 5:30 am (they are on a first-come/first-served basis). The bus will take about 25 minutes to get up to Machu Picchu.

Once you arrive, your guide will be waiting to bring you to a spectacular view of the Lost City of the Incas. You will then have a 2-hour guided tour around Machu Picchu. If you have tickets to climb the fantastic mountains of Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu Mountain, your guide will direct you to where this hike begins. Please make sure this is arranged with us at least a month in advance, as tickets sell out quickly and come with additional costs. Once you finish exploring Machu Picchu, you will take a bus down to Aguas Calientes, where you can have lunch. You will then take an afternoon train back to Ollantaytambo, where our transportation will bring you back to Cusco.

Day 4: Humantay Lake

We will pick you up from your hotel between 3:30 and 4:00 am before travelling in our private transportation to Mollepata, located in the lush valley of the Apurimac River and approximately  hours and 30 minutes away from Cusco. In Mollepata, we will stop for a quick breakfast to get some energy before our hike! We will continue on our journey by car towards Soraypampa, which will take approximately one hour (3900 masl).

Here, we will begin our trek to the Humantay Lake located at 4200 masl (13779 feet). The steep hike up will take about 1 hour and 30 minutes. If the climb is too difficult, you can ride a horse up to the lake. Once you reach the summit, you will see the magnificent Apu Humantay Lake.

On top of the mountain, we will learn about why Humantay Lake is considered sacred for the Incas, and we will take time to appreciate the breathtaking views. Once at the bottom, we will go back to Mollepata and have a delicious lunch. Finally, we will take our transportation and go back to Cusco

Day 5: Rainbow Mountain

Rainbow Mountain is the new must-see site to visit while you are in Cusco! This incredible hike is organised for travellers who are well acclimated to the altitude and can trek for 4 hours. Climbing up the mountain takes about 2 hours and is a reasonably steep climb ending at an altitude of over 5000 meters.

Distance: 6 km approx. (We are going by Cusipata, which is a shorter route.) We will pick you up from your hotel between 4:15 and 5:00 am to start our 3-hour ride towards the foothills of Mount Ausangate. Once we arrive at our destination, we will have a boxed breakfast, and after a brief chat with the group, we will begin our trek.

It will take about 2 hours to reach the most beautiful point, where we will have time to take photos of this enigmatic place! During our trek up and down the mountain, we will have the opportunity to see the varieties of South American camelids and the impressive Andean Mountains highlighted by the snowcapped Ausangate. We will have a brief meeting at the top to hear about the Rainbow Mountain and the surrounding area, and then you will have time to take in the beautiful landscape that makes up this sacred land in Cusco, Peru.

We will then start our descent from the mountain, which should take around 2 hours. There will be options to take horses up or down the hill if the climb becomes too challenging. We will regroup at the bottom and then head to a small city to have a delicious Peruvian-inspired buffet lunch! After this fantastic meal, we will drive back to Cusco and have a much-needed siesta!

Day 6: Airport shuttle

We’ll pick you up at your hotel and drive you safely to the airport in Cusco for your flight.

Included:

• 4 nights in Cusco, and 1 night in Aguas Calientes town
• All visits mentioned in the itinerary with a guide in English speaking
• Ground transportation and hotel entry
• Breakfast at all hotels
• Trains: Ollantaytambo Machu Picchu Cusco round trip
• Budget tours are designed to offer the best possible comfort and value for money, and present a number of changes from our 3, 4 and 5-star packages. Call or email us to learn more about our budget tours.

Not Included.

• Airfare
• Lunch and dinner (unless otherwise stated)
• Airport tax
• Tipping

What you need to bring

• Original passport
• Tennis shoes or trainers
• Long and comfortable pants and wind jacket
• Sweater and light shirt
• Jacket or poncho for rain: in any season it can rain
• Camera with a full battery and lots of memory!
• Insect repellent (for sand flies)
• Sunblock and sunglasses
• Personal first aid kit (personal medicines)
• Water bottle with 1-2 liters of water
• Lightweight backpack
• Appetizers (everything is more expensive in Aguas Calientes!)
• Flashlight if you plan to walk to MP early in the morning

How Much is the Price?

We have several options, please feel free to Write us.