6 Days in Peru Itinerary: The Ultimate Tour (Machu Picchu & Cusco)

Tour Details

Experience the best of the Inca Empire with this curated 6-day Peru itinerary. Designed specifically for travelers with limited vacation time, this express journey seamlessly combines ancient history, stunning Andean landscapes, and seamless logistics—ensuring you see Peru’s top highlights without feeling rushed.

Day-by-Day Summary

Day 1 : Lima – Cusco – Sacred Valley
Day 2 : Moray Maras & Ollantaytambo
Day 3 : Ollantaytambo – Aguas Calientes
Day 4 : Machu Pichu
Day 5 : Cusco City Tour
Day 6 : Departure Cusco

2027 Rates

Departures: any day year-round, on request, custom program

2027 rates, per person (rates are subject to change; please inquire)

Hotel Category	Low Season Single	High Season Single	Low Season Double	High Season Double	Low Season Triple	High Season Triple
Tourist	$1,176	$1,250	$1,000	$1,040	$980	$1,010
Superior	$1,326	$1,410	$1,120	$1,165	$1,076	$1,110
Superior+	$1,576	$1,660	$1,377	$1,420	$1,226	$1,260
Deluxe	$2,220	$2,310	$1,576	$1,626	$1,426	$1,466

2027 Low Season: Jan 6-May 1; Nov 1-Dec 16; High Season: May 2-Oct 31; Dec 17-Jan 5

Itinerary: 6 days in Peru Itinerary

Today you take your flight to Cusco. On arrival you will be met by our Team.

Today our Guide & Driver will meet you at the airport and take you on the Private Tour of the Sacred Valley. We will visit Pisac Market & Ruins. We will walk in the area of the ruins for around 1 hour. From here we make our way back to Urubamba where we take lunch in HUAYOCCARI RESTAURANT – delicious Peruvian food! After this we go to your hotel located in Urubamba, the main town in the Sacred Valley.

Your guide will meet you at the hotel this morning and we continue further exploring the Sacred Valley. We will visit the little town of Maras which is the gateway to the Inca circular terraces of Moray commonly referred to as the “Inca Greenhouse” due to the fact that it is believed these terraces were used to experiment with growing crops at various levels of altitude. From here we visit the ancient saltworks of Salineras where salt is still being farmed using the age-old techniques.

Our final place to visit is the pretty Andean town of Ollantaytambo – you can take lunch here before visiting the ruins. We will hear all about the amazing history of this village and explore some of its pretty lanes.

We transfer you to the train station in Ollantaytambo where you board your train to Aguas Calientes. Upon arrival in Aguas Calientes a Representative from the hotel will meet you and transfer to the hotel. You have the rest of day at leisure!

At 5PM please be back at your Hotel as our Guide will come over to introduce himself and explain the schedule for the next day.

As early as 5:30AM you can take the bus up to Machupicchu for the sunrise! You can decide the departure time with our guide.

Our specialist guide will take you on a fascinating guided tour in the ruins, lasting approximately 2 hours, visiting the most important Temples, i.e. the Temple of the Sun, the Temple of the Three Windows, Temple of the Pachamama (Mother Earth), and Temple of the Inti Watana, which served as a place to study the constellations, the solstices and equinoxes. After the tour you have leisure time in Machupicchu / Aguas Calientes.

In the afternoon you will return to Cusco/Ollaytatambo via train. We will meet you at the Train Station and transfer you to your hotel.

In the morning our Guide & Driver will meet you at your hotel and take you on a City Tour of Cusco. You will visit the most important sites: The Cathedral, Koricancha “Temple of the Sun”, Tambomachay “Temple of the Water”, Qenqo and Sacsayhuaman. The tour lasts around 4 hours and we return you to the hotel afterwards.

Enjoy a final breakfast in Cusco and pick up any last-minute souvenirs in the San Pedro Market or San Blas neighborhood. Your private transfer will drop you at the Cusco airport for your domestic flight to Lima and your international connection back home.

End of Services.

Included

All transfer
All excursions included in the program and entrance fees
Train ticket round trip
Entrance fees to Machu Picchu
6 breakfasts + 2 lunch + 02 box lunch
Lodging: 5 nights in standard hotel or similar.
Professional qualified guides in English or Spanish, with great experience in tourism.

Not Included

International flights
Return flight from Lima to Cusco
Expenses of personal nature such as beverages, laundry, tips
Guide gratuity
Any item including meals which has not been covered in the itinerary
All optional tours or activities during free time
Transfers outside of the tour program

FAQs

Yes! Our 6-day express itinerary is specially designed for travelers with limited time. It focuses on the absolute highlights—Cusco, the Sacred Valley, and Machu Picchu—without unnecessary detours, ensuring a seamless and enriching experience.

Your safety and comfort are our priority. This itinerary follows a progressive acclimatization route, taking you to lower elevations in the Sacred Valley before visiting Machu Picchu. We also recommend resting on Day 1, drinking coca or muña tea, staying hydrated, and consulting your doctor regarding preventative medication like Acetazolamide (Diamox).

Our package includes all internal private transfers, train tickets (Expedition or Vistadome), official entry permits to Machu Picchu and Sacred Valley sites, daily breakfast, and professional English-speaking guides. Exclusions typically cover international flights to/from Lima, local flight Cusco-Lima, personal expenses, tips, and unlisted meals.

Yes. Machu Picchu entry permits are strictly capacity-controlled by the government. Upon securing your booking with your passport details, we reserve your official entry circuits and train tickets immediately.

Peru can be visited year-round! The dry season runs from April to October, offering clear, sunny skies (ideal for photos). The green/wet season spans November to March, bringing lush landscapes, warmer temperatures, and fewer crowds.