5 days
Private and group
Included
Year-round
The Lima, Cusco, and Machu Picchu 5-day tour is a program designed to discover Peru’s main attractions in a short amount of time. It combines the modern side and historical areas of Lima, the Andean charm of Cusco, its Sacred Valley of the Incas, and a visit to the Historic Sanctuary of Machu Picchu.
It is an ideal option for travelers who want to make the most of their stay, with transfers, main tours, and prior organization so they can focus solely on enjoying the trip.
Short Itinerary: Lima, Cusco, and Machu Picchu 5-Day Tour
- Day 1: Welcome to Lima – City Tour
- Day 2: Lima – Cusco (flight included) – City Tour (afternoon schedule)
- Day 3: Cusco – Sacred Valley of the Incas – Cusco
- Day 4: Cusco – Machu Picchu – Cusco
- Day 5: Cusco – Lima (flight included)
Detailed Itinerary
Día 1: Bienvenido a Lima - City Tour
In the morning, once you arrive at Lima airport, you will be welcomed and transferred to your hotel. In the afternoon, we will embark on a beautiful city tour of Lima. We will explore the historic Plaza de Armas of Lima, the majestic Government Palace, the ancient San Francisco Cathedral, and the enigmatic Huaca Pucllana. To conclude, we will enjoy a traditional Pisco Sour at the Bolívar Hotel and explore the Park of Love in the vibrant district of Miraflores.
Overnight at a hotel in Lima.
Day 2: Lima – Cusco – City Tour
In the morning, after a short flight from Lima to Cusco, you will be welcomed at your hotel with a warm coca leaf tea to help you acclimate. In the afternoon, we will explore the Imperial City. We will visit the impressive Coricancha, the ancient Temple of the Sun, and the nearby Inca ruins of Sacsayhuamán, Qenko, Puca Pucara, and Tambomachay. At 6:30 p.m., you will be transferred back to your hotel.
Overnight at a hotel in Cusco.
Day 3: Sacred Valley of the Incas – Cusco
After breakfast, very early in the morning we will pick you up from your hotel to begin our journey through the Sacred Valley. Our adventure starts at the Taray viewpoint, followed by a scenic drive where the first archaeological site, Pisac, will welcome us with its enormous agricultural terraces. We will then explore the Pisac handicraft market, where you can learn about local customs and, if you wish, purchase unique souvenirs.
Continuing along our route, we will make a stop to enjoy a delicious buffet lunch in Urubamba.
Later, we will head to the Fortress and Citadel of Ollantaytambo, an important military, religious, and cultural center from the Inca period, where you will have time to walk through its streets and better understand its historical value. On our return to Cusco, we will visit Chinchero, where local weavers keep ancestral techniques alive and you will be able to admire textiles made with natural dyes. At the end of the day, we will return to the city of Cusco.
Overnight at a hotel in Cusco.Day 4: Cusco – Machu Picchu – Cusco
In the morning, we will pick you up from your hotel 30 minutes before the scheduled departure time to take you to the Ollantaytambo train station (1 hour and 30 minutes by tourist transport). There, we will board the train bound for Aguas Calientes, on a journey of approximately 2 hours.
Upon arrival, our guide will be waiting for you at the station to go together to the bus station and ride for about 30 minutes up to the Machu Picchu Sanctuary. We will begin the guided tour of the citadel, visiting its main sectors for more than two hours. Afterwards, you will have free time to take photos, and then we will return to Aguas Calientes for lunch.
In the afternoon, we will take the train back along the same route to the Ollantaytambo station, where our transport will take you back to your hotel in Cusco.
Overnight at a hotel in Cusco.
Day 5: Cusco – Return to Lima
We will pick you up and transfer you from your hotel to the airport, 2 hours before your flight end of services.
What the tour includes?
Included
Lima
- Pick-up from Lima airport and transfer to the hotel.
- 01 night of hotel accommodation in Lima.
- Lima City Tour (includes transportation, guide, and entrance fees).
Cusco
- Flights Lima – Cusco – Lima (round trip).
- Transfers in Cusco: airport – hotel (arrival and departure).
- Cusco City Tour (includes transportation, guide, and entrance fees).
- Sacred Valley excursion (includes transportation, guide, and entrance fees).
- BTCI Tourist Ticket (for the mentioned attractions).
- 03 nights of hotel accommodation in Cusco.
Machu Picchu / Aguas Calientes
- Transportation Cusco – Ollantaytambo train station (round trip).
- Train Ollantaytambo – Aguas Calientes (round trip).
- Bus Aguas Calientes – Machu Picchu (round trip).
- Official tour guide and entrance ticket to Machu Picchu.
Not Included
- Meals (lunches and dinners).
- Lunch in Machu Picchu.
- Huayna Picchu entrance ticket.
- Personal expenses, snacks, tips.
- Travel insurance.
Recommendations
- Original passport.
- Bring a water bottle.
- Waterproof clothing during the rainy season.
- Camera.
- Cash.
- A small backpack for excursions (to carry insect repellent, sunscreen, hat, sunglasses, medications, and/or personal items).
Price for Lima, Cusco, and Machu Picchu 5-Day Tour
ECONOMY
$620
PER PERSON- 2⭐ HOTEL
- Domestic flights
- Entrance tickets included
- Group services
- Expedition or Voyager train
- Book with 30%
TOURIST
$710
PER PERSON- 3⭐ HOTEL
- Domestic flights
- Entrance tickets included
- Group services
- Expedition or Voyager train
- Book with 30%
SUPERIOR
$990
PER PERSON- 4⭐ HOTEL
- Domestic flights
- Entrance tickets included
- Transfers and guided tours in a small group
- Private guided tour at Machu Picchu
- Vistadome or 360° train
- Book with 50%
How to book?
To begin the reservation process, please send us the following information:
Full name:
Passport number:
Nationality:
Date of birth:
Gender:
Phone number:
It is very important that you also provide us with your hotel information in the city of Cusco, so we can pick you up at the start of the tour.
PAYMENT METHODS
We offer the following options to complete your reservation payment:
1. WeTravel
You can make your payment through WeTravel, with a 4.5% service fee.
Important: to book with WeTravel, prior coordination with the agency is required in order to send you your 30% payment link, which includes the mentioned fee.
2. PayPal
You can make your payment via PayPal, with a 7.5% service fee.
The payment request will be sent by the agency.
PayPal account:
peru-sites@hotmail.com
PERU SITES TRAVEL AGENCY
3. Izipay
You can make your payment through Izipay, with a 5.2% service fee.
Important: to book with Izipay, prior coordination with the agency is required in order to send you your 30% payment link, which includes the mentioned fee.
4. Western Union
You can make your payment via Western Union, with no fee.
In this case, the sending information and beneficiary details will be provided by the agency. After sending the payment, you must share the MTCN code of the transfer to confirm your reservation.
- Book your entrance ticket to Machu Picchu 3 to 4 months in advance, as well as your hotel.
- Ask about discounts for groups of 5 or more passengers.