Cusco Explorer 6 days: the full guide
Six days, all the icons. Cusco Explorer is the sweet spot for many travelers — the city, the Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu, with just enough time to enjoy each.
What this package covers
Six days cover Cusco, the key Sacred Valley sites and Machu Picchu, with a sensible acclimatization buffer before the citadel.
Included highlights
- Hotel pickup and all transfers
- Expert bilingual guides
- Sacred Valley and Cusco city sites
- Machu Picchu entrance and guided tour
- Train to and from Aguas Calientes
- Selected meals and accommodation
The itinerary at a glance
| Day | Focus |
|---|---|
| 1 | Cusco city and acclimatization |
| 2 | Cusco Inca sites |
| 3 | Sacred Valley |
| 4 | Train to Aguas Calientes |
| 5 | Machu Picchu guided tour |
| 6 | Departure |
See the full itinerary and dates
Read the complete day-by-day plan, inclusions and prices.
Who it suits and when to go
This package suits travelers who want Cusco, the Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu wrapped into one seamless, well-paced trip — without piecing it together themselves. Because it includes Machu Picchu, we collect each traveler’s passport details at booking, and the calendar opens 25 days out to allow for ticket and train arrangements.
Go in the dry season (May–September) for the clearest weather; April and October are quieter. Acclimatize on arrival — see our altitude guide — and check Machu Picchu and Inca Trail options on the calendar.
Frequently asked questions
Yes. Machu Picchu, with a guided tour, is the centrepiece of every Cusco package, reached by train.
Yes. Because the package enters Machu Picchu, we collect each traveler’s passport details at booking to match the entrance ticket.
We recommend booking well ahead in high season. The calendar opens 25 days out to allow for Machu Picchu tickets and train reservations.
Very much so — these packages are designed to give first-timers a complete, well-paced introduction to Cusco, the Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu.