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Bucket List “Explore Cusco in 5 Days”

Tour of History And Nature 5 Days

Arrival Cusco – Sacred Valley – Machu Picchu – Humantay Lake – Rainbow Mountain

The fantastic “Explore Cusco 5 Days” travel package is now available for your pleasure! In the world-famous Cusco area of Peru, you will have the opportunity to immerse yourself in the breathtaking landscapes and colorful cultural heritage of the region.

You will have the chance to completely immerse yourself in the mesmerizing beauty of Cusco throughout the course of a five-day journey that will leave you with everlasting memories. The spectacular Machu Picchu, the beautiful Sacred Valley, the serene Humantay Lake, and the vivid Rainbow Mountain are some of the must-see places that you should visit.

Make sure you are prepared for more than just a simple tour of the attractions. Get ready to embark on an enthralling cultural journey that will immerse you in the rich fabric of history, culture, and the spectacular natural marvels of the world. As you tour archeological sites that are brimming with fascinating stories from the past, you will be able to follow in the footsteps of the legendary Incas. While you are traveling, engage in conversation with indigenous groups and give yourself permission to completely embrace the vivid traditions and way of life that they practice.

Experience the awe-inspiring ride on the panoramic train as it takes you through the mysterious cloud forest to uncover the secrets of Machu Picchu, the ancient Inca city. Machu Picchu is located in Peru. In addition to leaving you enthralled by the splendor of this UNESCO World Heritage Site, this excursion will leave you with a really unique experience.

Prepare to go on this wonderful journey with us, where each and every moment is filled with awe and appreciation. Our “Explore Cusco 5 Days” trip ensures that you will have an experience that is unlike any other and will be with you for the rest of your life, regardless of whether you have a deep appreciation for history, a deep love for nature, or a desire for adventure.

Overview Of Explore Cusco

1 Day: Arrival In Cusco – Walking Tour

2 Day : Sacred Valley – Machu Picchu Town

3 Day : Machupicchu Tour – Cusco

4 Day : Humantay Lake

5 Day : Rainbow Mountain Vinicunca

Additional Days And Activities In Cusco, City Tour, 4 Ruin Or Any Other Destination Can Be Added To This Tour Package If Needed – Just Ask And Agent!

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trip itinerary

First Day: Arrival In Cusco

Assistance at your arrival at Cusco Airport and transfer to your hotel. There, you will receive a briefing on your tour and recommendations on the organization of your trip “Explore Cusco”.

Optional afternoon Cusco walking tour

In the afternoon, you will have a free, optional walking tour to get acclimated to the altitude, or you can just rest. The tour guide will lead you through the most important touristic areas of Cusco, like the main square, San Francisco Plaza, and the traditional San Pedro market, for around 2 hours.

Meals Included: None

Second Day: Sacred Valley - Machu Picchu Town

Early morning Today our guide will pick you up from your hotel in Cusco City at 7 . a.m. on an excursion to Chinchero, a small town with beautiful views of the high parts of the Sacred Valley, where you will see the Andean Catholic

Then, we will head to Moray (3,500 masl / 11,482 ft.), an archaeological site with agricultural terraces in the form of concentric rings, believed to have been used for agricultural experiments.

The next destination will be the Salineras de Maras (3,000 masl / 9,842 ft), an ancient salt production center with more than 3,000 salt wells dating back to pre-Inca times.

Finally, we will visit Ollantaytambo and its impressive temple above the village, home to some of the finest stonework in the Sacred Valley. After a guided tour that will immerse us in its fascinating history, we will head to the train station to board the train from Ollantaytambo to Aguas Calientes.

The train ride, full of spectacular views, will take approximately 2 hours. Once in Aguas Calientes Town, you will check into your hotel and have free time to explore the town and, if you wish, visit the thermal baths.

Meals Included: Breakfast

Accommodation: Hotel ***

Third Day: Machupicchu Tour

Early in the morning, after a good breakfast, we take the bus to Machu Picchu by a 30-minute bus drive, climbing 8 km of winding road to the incredible Machu Picchu. Upon arrival, explore a detailed guided tour of this wonderful Inca citadel. For the most adventurous people, we suggest going up Huayna Picchu after the tour (book in advance).

Then you will ride the bus back to Aguas Calientes town and have lunch at a local restaurant. In the afternoon, you take the train back to Ollantaytambo station, where we transfer you in our private van back to Cusco City and drop you off at your hotel.

The whole journey from Aguas Calientes town to Cusco city takes around 4 hours.

Meals Included: Breakfast

Accommodation: Hotel ***

Fourth Day: Humantay Lake

In the morning (4:00 am), your tour guide will pick you up from your hotel and drive for 3 hours to the starting point of the hike. On the way, we stop at the beautiful village of Mollepata to have a local breakfast, then continue the drive with a scenic view full of valleys and Andean mountains. Once we arrive at the start of the hike, we will feel the presence of the imposing snowcapped mountains of Salkantay and Humantay, which are still considered the gods of the local people.

Once you get ready, you will walk 2 hours uphill. Although you may still struggle with the altitude, you will have the option to hire a horseback to ride, and you will be dropped off near your destination to finally arrive at the turquoise glacier lake and enjoy its attractions. Then back on the same trail to ride our private van to the village and have lunch. Then back to Cusco.

Meals Included: Breakfast and Lunch.

Fifth Day: Classic Rainbow Mountain Vinicunca

Admire the colorful mountain loom!

We leave very early from Cusco, picking you up from your hotel at 4:30 am, and drive to the south until the head of the trail for 3 hours, although we stop in a local restaurant to have a testy breakfast. Then we will continue driving to the beginning of the hike through a winding road with sweeping views for an extra hour to Llacto (4,630 meters to 15,190 feet), the starting point of the walk.

Once we are there, we will start hiking up throughout the untouched nature with multiple herds of Andean camels like llamas and alpacas scattered in the meadows, and with good luck, you can appreciate the wild vicuñas that have the finest fiber wool.

After an exhausted walk of 1:30 hours, we will reach the summit (5,020 m). That offers a dazzling natural view of the striped Rainbow Mountain and a great view of the holiest sow-capped mountain of Cusco Ausangate (6,320 m); they will blow your mind!

After an inspired view of the lived nature of the Andes and capturing the best pictures, we will return by the same trail to the beginning of the trek and ride our private transportation to have a delicious lunch and then back to Cusco Airport. If you prefer, stay at your hotel.

Meals Included: Breakfast and Lunch

End Of Services Package Explore Cusco

inclusion

Included

All taxes and fees
04 nights in Cusco at Hotel 3*(based on Double room).
In Cusco city: Casa Andina Standard Koricancha
In Machu Picchu town: Casa Andina Standard Machu Picchu
04 breakfasts and 02 lunch
All transfers from and to the airport.
Private Touristic bus for all tours.
All entrances.
Train to Machu Picchu on Expedition Perurail service (round trip).
Bus to Machu Picchu (Round trip).
Walking stick (4, 5^th day)
Excursions as detailed in the program
Professional private Tour Guide for the whole tours.

Not Included

Flights
Meals not specified in the itinerary
Huayna Picchu entrance
Train upgrade to Vista Dome service
Travel insurance
Gratitude.

Packing List

Essential items you need for Explore cusco tours

We recommend that you bring the necessary and lightweight in a small day backpack to carry your day things and the boxed lunch.

Original passport (the same one that you used to make the reservation)
Backpack (must be very comfortable for all belongings and the lunch box)
Water
Mosquito repellent
Sunblock, sunglasses and cap.
Rainwear or rain poncho
Comfortable hiking shoes
Light clothing
Hiking pants
Shirts or t-shirts (we recommend long sleeved)
Sun cap
Walking sticks with rubber bands on the tip
Hand sanitizer
Toilet paper
Personal medication
Extra money

price

Group Service

Daily Departures with a minimum of at least 2 participants
$ 990.00 USD per person
Students: $ 950.00 US
Applied for people who have valid University Student Card.
Under 10 years old: $ 940.00 US
Please send all the information to info@allynpachaperutours.com
Group size: up to 2-8 People

Extras

Huayna Picchu Mountain Hike: US $ 85 per person
Machu Picchu Mountain Hike: US $ 80 per person
Upgrade VISTADOME Train service
One way: $35.00 UDS
Round trip: $70.00 USD

Reviews

     Excellent  
     Based on 53 reviews 
    
 
 
   
 
 
        
   Taylor M 
 2024-07-01
 
 
 Verified An experience of a lifetime!
We had the absolute pleasure of meeting Eli from Allyn Pacha tours for our 9 day trip in Cusco Peru. Eli is extremely knowledgeable and so accommodating! He truly goes above and beyond for his travelers and assures you have a wonderful experience! He is excited to show you around and share his knowledge and secretes in order to miss the crowds and see incredible views. I cannot say enough how impressed I was with his hospitality. Our decision to book our tours with Eli through Allyn Pacha was the best choice we have ever made while traveling. This decision made our entire experience in Peru absolutely unforgettable. From the beginning research phase, Eli was extremely responsive, answering any and all questions and offering suggestions to make the most of our itinerary and time in Peru. During our trip my fiancé came down with altitude sickness and with no hesitation, Eli rushed over and nursed my fiancé back to health with his natural herb remedies. From start to finish Eli went above and beyond to continue to amaze us. Whether it be him nursing us back to health, surprising us with pillows and blankets for the car rides, making sure we were ok every step of our journey, and or being a phenomenal photographer, the list could go on and on. We are so thankful to have met Eli and to be in such great hands. Eli is extremely knowledgable, funny, kind-hearted, and genuinely cares about offering amazing experiences. He has worked 20+ years in the industry and knows the ins and outs of not just history and site-seeing’s, but how to make experiences the most enjoyable for his guests. I would 1000% recommend booking your Peru trip with Eli from Allyn Pacha. It’s never a goodbye, it’s see you later. Thank you Eli, until next time!
  
 
       
   Cade F 
 2024-06-27
 
 
 Verified Trip of a lifetime. 10/10.
This trip and trek was an experience I will never forget. It was incredible. Elistan was the man, and quickly became someone I’m glad to be able to have spent such an incredible trip with. He’s intelligent, kind, and really cares about the people he works with. Elistan was someone that people were always happy to see on the trail as it seemed a lot of people knew the kind of person he was. This hike had me a bit nervous in time leading up to the hike, but with the calming experience of Elistan and his crews top notch service we not only completed but enjoyed every second of the hike. The 5 star meals along the way at 14000 ft are another story. Certainly wish I could eat the meals that this teams chef provided 3 times a day. I also had to be very careful during the hike because I had an engagement ring in my pack! I told Elistan about my intentions in very short notice. We discretely came up with a game plan, and I proposed at the Sun Gate. Elistan was incredible and the team in its entirety is the real reason my brand new Fiancé and I had so much fun. If you are planning a trip and want to make some memories you will have forever please take my word for it and just do it with this team. I promise you won’t forget it.
  
 
       
   Emily N 
 2024-06-23
 
 
 Verified Allyn Pacha tops the rest!
Our decision to book our tours with Eli through Allyn Pacha was the best choice we have ever made while traveling. This decision made our entire experience in Peru absolutely unforgettable. From the beginning research phase, Eli was extremely responsive, answering any and all questions and offering suggestions to make the most of our itinerary and time in Peru. We (my fiance and I) ended up spending 6 days in total with Eli, touring the Sacred Valley, going on a city ruins tour around Cusco, and embarking on the 4-day Inca Trail to Machu Picchu. Eli is extremely knowledgable, funny, kind-hearted, and genuinely cares about offering amazing experiences. He has worked 20 years in the industry, and knows the ins and outs of not just history and site-seeing, but how to make experiences the most enjoyable for his guests. The service Eli provided to us on the Inca Trail was above and beyond what we saw other companies offering. We signed up for a private tour, and Eli, his chef, and team of porters took excellent care of us. Porters play an important roll on the trail, carrying food, cooking materials, sleeping tents, eating tents, and anything used on the trail. They carry heavy bags daily to ensure the guests experience is nothing short of amazing. In other companies, it is known that porters are not always treated well, or compensated fairly. It was seen that Eli takes excellent care of his porters. He noted that he was once a porter, and understands how hard they work. He makes sure they feel like an equal part of the team. Multiple times throughout the trek, porters from other companies would greet and talk to Eli. Most porters work for more than one company at a time, and many asked Eli when they could come work for him next. This to me just proves how Eli's service is phenomenal not only for his guests, but his staff as well. Before the trek, I had some nerves about how difficult it would be to complete. Eli provided me constant reassurance and explained how each day would look. We had plenty of breaks, and walked at a comfortable pace. Being just the two of us, we had complete control of our speed, and were able to slow down or speed up when needed. Additionally, Eli even helped my fiance in surprising me with a proposal at the Sun Gate! He kept the secret for the entire trek, and they secretly planned the proposal without me suspecting a thing. I cannot recommend Eli with Allyn Pacha enough. If you are looking for a small group, individualized experience, please give Allyn Pacha a chance. You will not be disappointed!
  
 
       
   Rachel Y 
 2024-05-28
 
 
 Verified The BEST Guide
Wow, I can't say enough great things about Allyn Pacha. Our guide, Elistan, was loaded with knowledge about the areas we visited, history, and culture. He was extremely fun to be around the couple days we toured the Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu. Had it not been for him, we would not have been able to visit Machu Picchu due to our last minute planning. I am beyond thankful for their expertise and guidance on this trip. I cannot wait to come back and explore more. Thank you!!
  
 
       
   Ethan A 
 2024-04-20
 
 
 Verified Unforgettable Trek through the Andes to Machu Picchu
This trek and tour of Machu Picchu was fantastic! Juan was very flexible, accommodated all of our requests, and provided a well-planned, seamless itinerary. He was very friendly, and the five of us shared many laughs along the trail. Each night he organized for us to stay with a local family, allowing us to experience the local culture and customs. At Machu Picchu Juan knew where to be and when so that we could best-experience the UNESCO site, and had endless knowledge to tap into. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!
  
 
       
   melissa c 
 2023-10-25
 
 
 Verified Eli the man who knows everything
Eli is super amazing and knowledgeable. I wanted to do a Machu Picchu train tour and he was able to find tickets where as everywhere else I went told me it was sold out and the next available is a week later. He arranged a driver to pick me up from the hotel at 4 AM, got to the train station at 5:40 am and provided a cute box breakfast. The next day after the Machu Picchu tour I wanted to see alpacas and llamas, He was able to accommodate me on my last minute trip! He’s your go to guy if you ever need anything or last minute planning. He knows everyone in Peru from the ticket lady in Machu Picchu to random tour guides from other companies, to restaurants waiters, to alpacas.
  
 
       
   Vicent A 
 2023-10-02
 
 
 Verified a perfect day in the mountains of the seven colors
My wife and I went on a day trip with Elistan to visit the mountains of the 7 colors on our honeymoon, everything went perfectly. Elistan recommended that we get up very early so we could enjoy the mountains alone. He knew the area and the weather situation perfectly, so in the early morning he picked us up with a driver and a private car (for the 4 of us), he arrived 10 minutes before the start. hour to wait for us at the door, and gave us each a pillow, two blankets and two boxes with breakfast, so that we could sleep during the journey and have breakfast when we arrived at the destination. Once there we had breakfast while it began to get light and we climbed following his advice on height and physical performance. We enjoyed almost two hours of the mountains exclusively for ourselves and he explained many things to us. Afterwards we went to eat at a restaurant that I knew, it was buffet style but of quality. In the afternoon on the way to Cusco, he was explaining to us everything we wanted to know, and we stopped at a delicious bakery where we bought a loaf of chocolate-filled bread for 9 soles (€2.5) and they gave us bread and water. Finally he dropped us off at the hotel. It is highly recommended, it was like taking a trip with two friends, I hope we can return to Peru to repeat. PS: he knows about photography, the photos I upload were taken by him.
  
 
       
   ariell p 
 2023-09-14
 
 
 Verified Exploring with Allyn Pacha
Had the absolute pleasure of meeting Eli and James from Allyn Pacha tours for our 15 day trip in Peru. Eli is extremely knowledgeable and so accommodating! He truly goes above and beyond for his travelers and assures you have a wonderful experience! He is excited to show you around and share his knowledge and secretes in order to miss the crowds and see incredible views. I cannot say enough how impressed I was with their hospitality and patience with our large group. I have gained a friend in Eli and I will be visiting him when I return to Cusco for another adventure packed trip! Eli you are wonderful! See you next time!!!
  
 
       
   Eve H 
 2023-05-08
 
 
 Verified One day Ince Trail - DO IT, it's absolutely amazing!!
I'd heard about the Inca Trail, wanted to do it, but didn't have the four days needed for it...and then I stumbled across the one day option that Allyn Pacha offers, and I'm so glad that I did. The last 7.5 miles of the trek are stunning, and coming to Machu Picchu through the Sun Gate was nothing short of magical. Initially I'd been a little worried about being the only person on the trek...what if the guide was awkward and I was stuck with them ALL day?!...but Eli is the BEST. He's funny, sweet, engaging, and so knowledgable. Was able to answer every question I had, he is a wealth of information. We hiked on a day when there was a lot of mist, and he was like a mist ninja - knew exactly when and where to wait, for how long, so that I could see all the sights and get all the pictures that one dreams of when going on this journey. This is going to sound cheesy, but - it was truly an experience of a lifetime.
  
 
       
   Sara Manley 
 2023-02-14
 
 
 Verified Truly an incredible experience!!!
Eli is absolutely the best! I highly recommend this company. I spent 2 days with Eli visiting the different Inca sites and touring the Sacred Valley. Eli went in-depth about the Inca culture and history. It was a very custom and special experience. Will definitely be back to do his other tours!

Explore Cusco

Type of Tour
Cultural and Nature Adventure

Duration: 5 Days

Activity Level
Moderate, but challenging

From: 990 USD Per Person

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