5 Day Machu Picchu Tour
Machu Picchu Tour 5 Days
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Machu Picchu Tour 5 Days
Awe-inspiring 5-Day Machu Picchu Tour in Peru
5 Day Machu Picchu Tour, exclusive visits to the fantastic Inca sites of the lands of the Andes; the traditions, the folklore, and the imposing Inca ruins built on the tops of the mountains that create a magical landscape for all visitors who love landscapes, with the Amazon of Machu Picchu that surrounds it.
The excursions of the 5 Day Machu Picchu Tour are through the tourist circuits of the city of Cusco, the Sacred Valley of the Incas, the entire citadel of Machu Picchu, the Rainbow Mountain of Vinicunca of the Ausangate, and the impressive circular ruins of Moray with its magnificent Inca salt mines of Salineras.
Our Team 5 Day Machu Picchu Tour
From the beginning, our logistics team, tour guide, drivers, and suppliers will be at the forefront of visitors for the 5-Day Machu Picchu Tour visits, where we provide the best recommendations for landscapes, exploration of ancient Inca ruins, and picturesque Inca visit, and colonial towns of the broad valley of Cusco.
Overview
5 Day Machu Picchu Tour Summary
CUSCO, PERU, SOUTH AMERICA – LATAM “Latin America”
Excursion through the outstanding tourist attractions of Cusco, such as the Sacsayhuaman temple and the incredible Inca constructions of the Sacred Valley. Overnight in the vicinity of Machu Picchu in the town of Aguas Calientes to undertake a guided tour of the last lost city of the Incas. We explore the colorful trails of the Rainbow Mountain of Vinicunca to embellish Cuzco’s vacations, plus Moray’s circular platforms.
Trip Details: Machu Picchu and Cusco 5 Days
- Day 1: Cusco City Tour (at 09:30)
- Day 2: Visit Pisac market and the Inca ruins in the Sacred Valley
- Day 3: Morning guided tour of Machu Picchu; afternoon return to Cuzco
- Day 4: Tour the remarkable Rainbow Mountain (by horse)
- Day 5: Visiting Maras and the Moray ruins
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5 Day Machu Picchu Tour Highlights
Highlights 5 Day Cusco and Machu Picchu
- It is essential to walk through the megalithic constructions of Sacsayhuaman and explore the wonders of Peru.
- Overnight in Aguas Calientes to explore the world’s seventh wonder with more peace of mind.
- Contemplate the indomitable Machu Picchu from the upper area with an exceptional landscape view.
Why You´ll love the 5 Day Machu Picchu Tour
This practical program covers a significant amount of ground every day. Some tourist days require a two to three-hour walk in total. The pace is moderate; however, you will encounter uneven surfaces, stairs, steps, and significant slopes.
When visiting Machu Picchu, please note that trekking poles are not permitted in some regions of the archaeological site; carry them in your daypack.
Trekking poles at the Machu Picchu archaeological site require a medical prescription. Additionally, selfie sticks are prohibited, and only foldable umbrellas are permitted. We get up early, at 5 or 6 am, to take a 5-Day Machu Picchu Tour. Cusco is 3,350 meters – 11,000 feet above sea level, which may be a consideration for those with heart problems or those affected by altitude. Before signing up for this excursion, we recommend you consult your doctor.
Some hotels in Ollantaytambo, Aguas Calientes, and Cusco are built in the traditional local style, lacking air conditioning. These hotels can become uncomfortable during heat waves, even at higher elevations.
5 Day Machu Picchu Tour Itinerary
In this section, we provide a detailed overview of the outdoor activities available in the city of Cusco, including the Pisac market, the ruins of the Sacred Valley, a stay in the surroundings of Machu Picchu, the colorful mountains of southern Cusco, and the Inca platforms of Moray and Maras. Suppose visitors want to add, remove, or improve the itinerary! Please write to us to send you the completely new information.
PRESENTATION OF 5 DAY MACHU PICCHU TOUR
Cusco City Tour
Let’s make the most of your vacation; we offer a city tour excursion with the Inca ruins surrounding it on the outskirts of Cusco.
The sites to visit:
- Sacsayhuaman
- Tambomachay
- Puca Pucara
- Qenqo
- Cuzco Cathedral
- Qoricancha
Once the tour is over, we will leave you at your hotel or, if travelers require it, in the center of Cusco.
Food
None
Physical Level
Easy
Walking Distance
Stroll
Hiking Time
:-)
Min Altitude
3,399m/11,151 ft.
Max Altitude
3,765m/12,352 ft.
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Sacred Valley Tour - Aguas Calientes Overnight
We explore the impressive constructions of the Inca citadels of Pisac and Ollantaytambo, nestled on top of the mountains, which offer spectacular views of the area that was difficult to access during the time of the Incas. Even so, today, we go up to the same ruins of Pisac and Ollantaytambo in a private vehicle. In the afternoon, we board the train to enter the Andean Forest area near Machu Picchu and visit it the next day.
Synthesis of the excursion
- Pick-up time and the start of the trip: 07:00 (Hotel Cusco)
- The sites to visit:
- Taray viewpoint
- Archaeological Center of Pisac
- Colonial and Indigenous Market of Pisac
- Inca archaeological zone of Ollantaytambo
- Lunch: Box Lunch
Information about the train service from OLLANTAYTAMBO TO MACHU PICCHU
- Railway company: INCA RAIL
- Service route: OLLANTAYTAMBO to MACHU PICCHU
- Train class: THE VOYAGER 45
- Train departure time from Ollantaytambo train station: 16:36
- Visitors must be inside the railway premises: At 16:06 – Otherwise, you will not be allowed to board the train.
- Arrival time at the Aguas Calientes train station: 18:09
Food
Box Lunch
Physical Level
Easy
Walking Distance
Stroll
Hiking Time
:-)
Min Altitude
2,065m/6,774 ft.
Max Altitude
3,650m/11,482 ft.
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Machu Picchu Tour - Afternoon Return to Cusco
2-hour guided tour of the splendid Inca citadel of Machu Picchu, discovered only in 1911 by the explorer Hiram Bingham; Visit Machu Picchu by exploring the agricultural area and the residential site of the Inca temples and residences.
Summary of the excursion
- Bus service to Machu Picchu (up and down)
- Two-hour guided tour inside Machu Picchu. NOTE: NO FREE TIME according to the new regulations of the Machu Picchu Sanctuary since 2015. If you require more time, book a new entrance ticket
AFTERNOON, board your train service to OLLANTAYTAMBO and return to Cusco City.
Information about the train service from MACHU PICCHU TO OLLANTAYTAMBO
- Railway company: INCA RAIL
- Train Travel Route: MACHU PICCHU TO OLLANTAYTAMBO
- Class: THE VOYAGER 44
- Train departure time from Aguas Calientes train station: 14:30
- Travelers must be inside the train facilities at 14:00; otherwise, they will not be allowed to board the train.
- Arrival time at OLLANTAYTAMBO train station: 16:04
When you arrive at the OLLANTAYTAMBO train station, go to the waiting area where our staff will wait. Look for a sign with your name on it.” Group Name: 5 Day Machu Picchu Tour
Private transfer service from OLLANTAYTAMBO train station to the Cusco “Hotel.”
Cusco Overnight: Travelers organize and reserve their hotels
Food
Hotel Breakfast
Physical Level
Easy
Walking Distance
Stroll
Hiking Time
2-hour guided tour
Min Altitude
2,065m/6,774 ft.
Max Altitude
2,430m/7,972 ft.
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Rainbow Mountain of Vinicunca (by Horse)
We head to the southwest of Cusco until the beginning of the horseback experience; we ascend the mountainside little by little to reach the top in optimal conditions to take some beautiful photos of the colorful mountain.
Excerpt of the trip
- Pick-up and start of land trip: 5:20 hrs.
- Travel distance: 3 hours from Cusco to Llaqtoc “start of the adventure”
- Hike start elevation: Llaqtoc 4,900 meters / 16,076 feet.
- Total walking time: 18 minutes one way and 12 minutes back.
- Horseback riding distance: 7 km/ 4.3 miles one way – same mileage return.
- Pass Elevation: 5,100 meters / 16,732 feet.
- Hike Difficulty: Challenging “one-way walk” – Moderate.
- Return time to Cusco: 15:00 hrs. and 16:30 hrs.
Food
Box Lunch
Physical Level
Challenging
Walking Distance
7 km/ 4.3 miles
Hiking Time
70 minutes
Min Altitude
4,900 meters / 16,076 feet.
Max Altitude
5,100 meters / 16,732 feet.
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Explore the Maras Salt Mines
We started the excursion not so early since the day before; we climbed to the high elevations of the Andes. Today, we went to the tourist circuit of Maras Moray to visit the Inca greenhouses of Moray and taste the organic salt from the salt mines.
We offer a transfer service from the hotel to Cusco Airport in the afternoon or at night. We recommend reserving your flight at night to have time to make the excursion and take advantage of the transfer service.
Compendium of the excursion
Pick-up time and the start of the tour: 9:30 (Hotel Cusco)
The sites to visit:
- Raqchi viewpoint
- The salt mines of Maras
- Moray
- Optional visit Chinchero
Food
None
Physical Level
Easy
Walking Distance
Stroll
Hiking Time
:-)
Min Altitude
3,385m/11,105 ft.
Max Altitude
3,800m/12,467 ft.
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What to Bring
- You must bring your original passport to show to the train service and Machu Picchu
- Daypack
- Small travel bag for Machu Picchu (You can store your main suitcase safely at Hotel Cusco.)
- Water bottle: “It is forbidden to introduce non-recyclable plastics in Machu Picchu; take precautions and bring reusable bottles.”
- Good sturdy shoes or walking boots
- Warm fleece jacket
- Layers of warm clothing. “In Cusco, get some baby alpaca wool.”
- Hats (to protect yourself from the sun and also to keep warm)
- Rain gear, Waterproofing
- Essential Sunglasses
- High SPF sunscreen “In cream.”
- Insect repellent “In cream allowed inside the citadel; let’s conserve flora and fauna of the seventh world wonder.”
5 Day Machu Picchu Tour Price Information
PRICES PER PERSON [U.S Dollar] 2025 – 2026
Solo Traveler USD$ 1,399
02 participants USD$ 928. “Prices reduce if more people are in your group.”
03 participants USD$ 781.
04 participants USD$ 687.
05 participants USD$ 644.
06 participants USD$ 605.
07 participants USD$ 577.
08 participants USD$ 555.
09 participants USD$ 538.
10 participants + USD$ 524.
5 Day Machu Picchu Tour Upgrade
TRAIN SERVICES
PERU TRAINS By PeruRail / PER PERSON
+$115. Vistadome train (round trip: OLLANTAYTAMBO – MACHUPICCHU – OLLANTAYTAMBO)
+$550. Hiram Bingham train (Inbound Journey: Train MACHUPICCHU – POROY)
EXTRA TICKETS
+$95 Huayna Picchu
+$95 Montaña
+$90 RE-ENTRY TO MACHU PICCHU
DISCOUNTS
This applies to the following services
Machu Picchu Fee
5 Day Machu Picchu Tour: College students$30 off
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Faqs 5 Day Machu Picchu Tour
Is it necessary to reserve the entrance to Machu Picchu?
It is not essential, but it is advisable. We bought it the day before in Aguas Calientes and had no problem, but it’s not unreasonable to arrive and find that there are no tickets for the next day.
Is reserving the entrance to Huayna Picchu and Machu Picchu Mountain necessary?
Yes, absolutely, yes. When we asked at the ticket office, there were months on the waiting list.
Do I need a passport to enter Machu Picchu?
You must show your passport with your ticket to Machu Picchu. It is not enough to bring a copy.
Is it mandatory to hire a guide to visit Machu Picchu?
No. Have you read that it is? Me too, but it is not valid.
What is true is that it is recommended.
Can you visit Machu Picchu in one day without sleeping in Machu Picchu Pueblo?
It is possible. You can go on the first train and return on the last one, or take the minivan back. But since you have come this far, spending a night and enjoying the visit more quietly would be advisable.
Travel Guide
How to get to Machu Picchu
After the discovery of the ancient Inca city, a village was built at the base of the hill to attract the many curious first, and tourists later, attracted by this wonder. It is known as Aguas Calientes or Machu Picchu Pueblo. The drawback is that it is not accessible by road, so the most convenient way is to use the train from Cusco or Ollantaytambo, but this is the most expensive option (it costs approximately 160 USD per person round trip).
There is an option to reduce the transportation cost, but you must be prepared for a few hours of bus and shared cab rides and be willing to undertake an 11 km hike. This is the well-known route of the Hidroeléctrica.
How to get from Machu Picchu Pueblo to Machu Picchu
Some buses leave at 05:30 in the morning from Machu Picchu Pueblo and travel the winding road of 3 km to reach the entrance of Machu Picchu. The cost is $12 each way, and you must purchase the ticket at the ticket office with your passport (it cannot be bought on the bus).
If you want to walk up, the route passes through sections of this same road and shortcuts in the middle of the forest. The climb is not long, but it takes about 1 hour.
Schedules for Machu Picchu
- Machu Picchu (Circuits 1 or 2) in one-hour intervals (from 6:00 to 14:00)
- Machu Picchu (Circuit 4) + Huayna Picchu in group 1 (from 6:00 to 7:00 am)
- Machu Picchu (Circuit 4) + Huayna Picchu in group 2 (from 8:00 to 9:00 am)
- Machu Picchu (Circuit 4) + Huayna Picchu in group 3 (from 10:00 to 11:00 am)
- Machu Picchu (Circuit 4) + Huayna Picchu in group 4 (from 12:00 to 13:00 am)
- Machu Picchu (Circuit 3) + Mountain in group 1 (from 6:00 to 7:00 am)
- Machu Picchu (Circuit 3) + Mountain in group 2 (from 8:00 to 9:00 am)
- Machu Picchu (Circuit 4) + Huchuy Picchu in one-hour intervals (from 6:00 to 14:00)
The ascent to Huayna Picchu
If you could buy your ticket for Huayna Picchu and listen to me, you would do it at 10, after the guided tour. You would then have time to walk around the ruins and take the typical panoramic photos.
A little before 10 o’clock, head towards the entrance of Huayna Picchu on the opposite side of the entrance to Machu Picchu. There you will queue up a bit, show your ticket again, check in, and you can climb to the top at 2,667 meters above sea level. It is a climb of another hour and a half, which is problematic because it has many steps. However, you will enjoy a fantastic view of Machu Picchu and the surrounding mountains when you reach the top. You will be able to rest and take pictures.
Hot springs of Santa Teresa
You can find thermal medicinal waters in Santa Teresa, just a 10-minute drive from Santa Teresa (the name of the place is “Thermal Baths of Cocalmayo”), and any cab will take you there for three soles per person.
It costs only ten soles for foreigners (5 soles for Peruvians), and as soon as you get into one of its three vast and hot pools, you will feel in glory. The time will fly by, and with luck, you will see a beautiful starry sky and come out of there like new.
KONDOR PATH TOURS is the operator of all the tourist circuits of tours and hikes.
That means that KONDOR PATH TOURS will never transfer it to another company or a third party. All departures are 100% guaranteed.
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