The Flagship Route
Through the Inca World
Classic Machu Picchu is our most complete route for discovering Inca civilization over four unhurried days. We start in Cusco — its colonial Plaza de Armas, its markets, its cobblestone streets — and continue through the Sacred Valley, the agricultural and spiritual heart of the Inca Empire. The journey culminates with the panoramic train ride and the visit to Machu Picchu, the lost citadel that no photo can prepare you to see in person.
Everything is coordinated so all you have to worry about is enjoying it: hotels, transfers, entrance tickets, guide and breakfasts are all included.
Cusco + Sacred Valley + Machu Picchu — Three of Peru's most iconic destinations in a single, coherent itinerary with no logistical gaps.
Certified bilingual guide for all 4 days — The same guide is with you from day one in Cusco through your visit to Machu Picchu. A consistency and depth of context you can't get with a different guide every day.
Panoramic train included — The Ollantaytambo–Aguas Calientes stretch is one of the most spectacular train rides in the world: canyons, cloud forest and the Urubamba River lining the way.
Your Itinerary
1
Arrival in Cusco – City Tour
Acclimatization and first impressionsPickup at the airport or bus terminal and transfer to your hotel. Rest time to acclimatize. In the afternoon: a walking city tour through Cusco's historic center, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
2
Sacred Valley of the Incas
Pisac, local market, OllantaytamboA full day exploring the Sacred Valley, the central axis of the Inca Empire. Morning at the ruins and market of Pisac; afternoon at the fortress of Ollantaytambo, one of the most impressive sites in the Inca world, which withstood the Spanish conquest.
3
Train to Aguas Calientes
Panoramic ride to the foot of Machu PicchuBoard the panoramic train from Ollantaytambo to Aguas Calientes (approx. 1h45). The town of Aguas Calientes is the gateway to Machu Picchu: free afternoon to explore, shop or rest before the big day.
4
Machu Picchu – Return to Cusco
The lost citadel, then back by trainEarly start. Bus up and entrance to Machu Picchu among the first of the day. 2.5-hour guided tour through the main sectors. Free time until the return train. Arrival in Cusco that evening.
Four Days, Four Worlds
Each stop has its own character and its own stories. Your guide weaves them into one coherent narrative.
What's Included?
Included
- Private transfers airport/terminal ↔ hotel
- 3 nights at a 3-star hotel (2 Cusco + 1 Aguas Calientes)
- Breakfast all 4 days
- Certified bilingual guide for all 4 days
- Entrance tickets: Qorikancha, Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu
- Panoramic train Ollantaytambo ↔ Aguas Calientes
- Bus up and down to Machu Picchu
- Lunch in the Sacred Valley (day 2)
Not Included
- Lima ↔ Cusco flights
- Lunch and dinner on days 1, 3 and 4
- Travel insurance (mandatory)
- Tips for guide and drivers
- Machu Picchu Mountain / Huayna Picchu (extra)
- Personal expenses and souvenirs
Tour Photos
Travelers Who Explored
the Inca World
Verified reviews from real people.
The Sacred Valley surprised me even more than Machu Picchu. Our guide (Carlos) was brilliant — he connected every site to the next stop. The panoramic train was magical. A perfectly organized tour.
Having the same guide for all 4 days makes a huge difference. He remembers what you liked and builds on it. Small groups, comfortable hotels, everything on time. Don't bother looking for another agency.
