6 Days The heart of the Empire from Cusco
6 days
Easy
Discover on this six-day tour, why the Incas turned the Sacred Valley into the center of their empire. Learn about the main attractions of the city of Cusco and the valley, from impressive archaeological sites to Andean landscapes that leave you breathless at the foot of peaks covered in white snow. And let yourself be captivated by the imposing Machu Picchu and its incomparable mystique.
What's included?
- Food & drinks
Lunch
2 Nights in Urubamba (Sacred Valley)
3 Nights in Cusco
Airport Transfers Upon Arrival and Departure in Cusco
Full-Day Shared Sacred Valley Tour: Chinchero, Yucay Living Museum & Ollantaytambo
Roundtrip Transfers Between Hotel, Ollantaytambo Train Station, and Cusco for Machu Picchu
Roundtrip Train Tickets Between Ollantaytambo and Aguas Calientes
Roundtrip Bus Tickets Between Aguas Calientes and Machu Picchu
Exclusions
Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages during meals.
Other vistis non specified in the itinerary.
International flights to Perú
International and domestic airport departure taxes
Meals or items not stated explicitly in the programme
Tip for driver and guide (optional)
Airline ticket: Lima - Cuzco - Lima
Important considerations
- Infants must sit on your lap
- Passport required
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Not stroller accessible
- Not suitable for pets
- No public transportation nearby
- Infant seats unavailable
- Children must be accompanied by an adult.
- Rates do not apply for Peruvians or foreign passengers who stay in Peru for more than 60 days because sales taxes are not included in the above total and, if applicable, will be collected by the local operator.
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- Rates do not apply to Peruvian citizens or foreign residents who have stayed in Peru for more than 60 consecutive days. In these cases, an additional 18% sales tax (IGV) will be charged by our local operator
- Domestic flights from Lima to Cusco must arrive no later than 10:30 AM. Arrivals around noon are too late for the scheduled services.
- Please note that check-in at most hotels begins at 1:00 PM. Early check-in is subject to room availability. If the room is not yet available, guests may wait in the hotel lobby.
- If your itinerary includes high-altitude destinations such as Cusco or Puno (over 3,400 m / 11,200 ft above sea level), we recommend taking precautions to prevent altitude sickness. Travelers with heart conditions or high blood pressure should consult their physician before traveling.
- Upon arrival in high-altitude destinations, we recommend resting for a few hours, drinking coca tea, and eating light meals. For reference, Machu Picchu is located at 2,400 m (8,000 ft) above sea level.
- Machu Picchu entrance tickets are subject to availability. We strongly recommend sending passengers' details (full name as shown on the passport, passport or ID number, date of birth, and nationality) as soon as possible so that tickets can be issued. Reservations will be confirmed once the tickets have been secured. Please note that after the entrance ticket has been issued, no changes to personal information or travel date are permitted.
- The guided tour of Machu Picchu lasts approximately 2.5 hours and is conducted by a professional guide.
- We recommend carrying the same identification document provided at the time of booking, as both the train tickets and the Machu Picchu entrance tickets will be issued using those details.
- When visiting Peru's coastal regions, we recommend wearing comfortable, lightweight clothing. For the Andean region, warm clothing is recommended. We also suggest bringing sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat, and mosquito repellent.
- Items not permitted inside Machu Picchu: professional cameras requiring lighting equipment or tripods, drones, selfie sticks, aerosol sprays, high heels, walking sticks without rubber tips, banners and signs, sharp objects, and backpacks exceeding 40 × 35 × 20 cm (15.7 × 13.8 × 7.9 in).
- On all train services to and from Machu Picchu, only hand luggage (backpack, handbag, or briefcase) weighing up to 5 kg (11 lb) is permitted. Maximum dimensions: 62 linear cm (height + length + width).
- To help preserve the Historic Sanctuary of Machu Picchu, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Peru's Ministry of Culture has established different visitor circuits. We will ensure your visit is a memorable experience; however, please note that Circuit 2 or Circuit 3 will be assigned according to availability.
- For shared tours, the pickup window is up to 30 minutes from the scheduled pickup time.
- - All passport details of the travelers are mandatory: full name, date of birth, nationality and passport number. Otherwise, the tour is not confirmed. - For taxes purposes, it is important to send passengers passports copies to destinationservices@limatours.com.pe - For inquiries about your services (start times, pick-up points and others), incident reports (health problems and others), flight problems (delays or cancellations), contact us by our chatbot MASI @masitravelpartner through Facebook Messenger, entering your identity document number with which you generated the reservation (service available 24 hours before the start of your activity or transfer). -Emergency numbers Peru: (511) 619-6911 - 619-6905. Whatsapp: (51) 923482819, or send an email to masiots@limatours.com.pe
- - Pick up from Cuzco International Airport, Alejandro Velazco Astete. - Pick up from the selected hotels in Cuzco, Aguas Calientes and Sacred Valley.











