Machu Picchu, Inca Trail 2 Days, Cusco & Lima Tours – 8-Day Private Premium Experience

Itinerary

Day 2: Lima City Tour & Flight to Cusco

In the morning, we pick you up at your hotel. The pickup time is coordinated in advance and is usually around 9:00 am.
Enjoy a guided city tour of Lima, Peru’s vibrant capital and leading gastronomic destination.
Visit the historic Plaza de Armas of Lima, the Lima Cathedral, and the Basilica and Convent of San Francisco, Lima, including its underground catacombs.
The tour lasts approximately 4 hours, followed by free time for lunch.
In the afternoon, private transfer to the airport for your flight to Cusco.
Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel in Cusco or Urubamba. Travelers sensitive to altitude are recommended to stay in Urubamba.
Overnight: Cusco or Urubamba

Day 3: Chinchero, Maras & Moray

We pick you up at your hotel. The pickup time is coordinated in advance and is usually around 9:00 am.
Visit a local family home in Chinchero, where you will learn ancestral dyeing techniques using natural insects and traditional weaving with bone tools.
Continue to the Maras salt mines, a stunning complex of thousands of salt pools still used by local families since Inca times.
Explore the circular terraces of Moray, an ancient agricultural research center.
Return to the Sacred Valley.
Overnight: Urubamba

Day 5: Short Inca Trail (Km 104) to Machu Picchu

Early pickup from your hotel and private transfer to the train station.
Board the morning train (approx. 7:00 am) for a one-hour journey to Kilometer 104, where the Short Inca Trail begins.
Enjoy a guided hike of approximately 8 hours along original Inca Trail sections, part of an ancient road network used over 500 years ago that once extended more than 30,000 km across the Andes.
Box lunch included.
Arrive at Machu Picchu in the afternoon and descend by shuttle bus to Aguas Calientes.
Overnight: Aguas Calientes

Day 6: Machu Picchu Guided Tour & Panoramic Train

We pick you up at your hotel. Entrance time is coordinated at the time of booking, usually around 9:00 am.
Shuttle bus operated by the government (approx. 30 minutes) to access Machu Picchu.
Guided visit of Machu Picchu, exploring its main temples, terraces, and viewpoints.
Return to Aguas Calientes to board the panoramic train to Ollantaytambo, featuring traditional dance performances and an Andean fashion show.
Upon arrival in Ollantaytambo, private transfer to your hotel in Cusco.
Overnight: Cusco

Day 7: Cusco City Tour

Departure time is coordinated with each traveler, with an average start around 9:00 am.
Visit with your private bilingual guide: Qoricancha, the main Inca temple dedicated to the Sun and later transformed into a colonial church; Sacsayhuamán, a major ceremonial, religious, and military center built with massive stone blocks weighing up to 120 tons; and the nearby archaeological sites of Qenqo, Puca Pucara, and Tambomachay.
The tour lasts approximately four hours, leaving the afternoon free.
Overnight: Cusco

Itinerary

Private airport transfers
Private transportation throughout the program
Professional bilingual private guide
All entrance tickets to the sites listed in the itinerary.
Shuttle buses in Machu Picchu
Standard train to Aguas Calientes
Panoramic train return to Cusco with cultural show
24/7 customer support

Not Included

Accommodation (can be added upon request)
Meals (can be added upon request)
Domestic flights
Travel insurance
Personal expenses

Upgrades

Enhance your experience with personalized upgrades available upon request and quotation.

Upgrade to 3–5 star hotels
Add meals at carefully selected high-end restaurants with excellent TripAdvisor ratings
Include cultural and experiential activities along your route
Upgrade the outbound train so both journeys are panoramic
Request access to Huayna Picchu (subject to availability)

All upgrades are arranged in advance. We adapt your itinerary to include these services and ensure a smooth and comfortable experience.

Cancelation

To secure your reservation, Inca Trail permits, Machu Picchu entrance tickets, and train tickets are purchased in advance. These services involve non-refundable costs.

Cancellations made up to 30 days before departure are subject to a 40% cancellation fee.
Cancellations made between 7 and 29 days before departure are subject to a 60% cancellation fee.
Cancellations made less than 7 days before departure, no-shows, or early departures are non-refundable.