6 Day Machu Picchu Tour Overview
Experience the history and wonders of Cusco and Machu Picchu! In six days, explore Andean ruins, hike glorious mountains, dine with locals, uncover ancient secrets & more. Don’t miss out on this once-in-a-lifetime trip!
DAY 1: In the morning, arrive at Cusco – Cusco City Tour in the afternoon.
DAY 2: Tour the Sacred Valley – Machu Picchu Pueblo Overnight.
DAY 3: In the morning, guided tour in Machu Picchu, PM Optional thermal baths!
DAY 4: Enjoy a hike up the Huayna Picchu mountain | PM Return to Cusco
DAY 5: Tour to Rainbow Mountain of Winikunca
DAY 6: Explore Chinchero, Moray, and the Salt Mines | PM Transfer to Cusco airport
A six-day Machu Picchu tour that takes you through the best of Peru! Dive into the culture, explore enchanting sites like Sacsayhuaman and Rainbow Mountain, and even visit Machu Picchu in six days.
6 Day Machu Picchu Tour HIGHLIGHTS
- Experience Peru’s breathtaking views and fascinating culture with this unique 6-day tour! Learn the history behind famous landmarks like Sacsayhuaman and visit Machu Picchu – an incredible journey awaits!
- Make memories that last a lifetime on our 6-Day Machu Picchu Tour! Uncover hidden gems and experience the unique culture as you hike through the ancient ruins and enjoy delicious local cuisine –all included in your package.
- Ready for an adventure of a lifetime? Take a six-day tour of Machu Picchu and explore Peru’s breathtaking beauty!
Why choose Kondor Path Tours
- We are direct operators in this Machu Picchu 6 Day Tour Package. You will always travel with Kondor Path Tour.
- We only travel with small groups and exclusively do private service tours.
- We work with professional tour guides who graduated from the best universities and institutes in the region and care about your welfare. That of their families, that’s why in our Machu Picchu 6 Day Tour, you will be traveling with professionals happy and happy to give you the best of their knowledge.
- Our passengers do not travel with other travel agencies.
- We strictly practice punctuality, respect, and tolerance; you can check our comments on TripAdvisor for more confidence.
6 Day Machu Picchu Tour ITINERARY
Experience the mystery and beauty of Machu Picchu on this 6-day tour! Immerse yourself with KONDOR PATH TOURS in the culture of Peru, ascend Huayna Picchu, and wander through one of the world’s most significant archaeological finds.
6 Day Machu Picchu Tour: -> DAY 1
AT ANY TIME IN THE MORNING, ARRIVE IN CUSCO BY PLANE. Transfer service from Cusco airport to the Hotel. In the afternoon, the Cusco tour visits 4 Inca ruins.
Welcome to the city of Cusco, the ancient capital of the Incas. Join this spectacular tour through a town with historical importance for the Incas; be inspired by the streets of this beautiful city, walk through its squares, and feel amazed by its magic.
With our tours, you will have the opportunity to go back in time to the era of the Inca time; we will be able to trace a link between the past and the present.
In addition to the historical importance, you will have the opportunity to take your breath away with each tour through the streets and tourist sites of the city. Enjoy the culture and the unique gastronomy in the world; we are sure that this majestic city, we are confident that this tour will exceed your expectations.
EXPLORE: Tour at 13:00
- Sacsayhuaman
- Tambomachay
- Puca Pucara
- Qenqo
Cusco overnight.
6 Day Machu Picchu Tour: -> DAY 2
Visit the charming Sacred Valley towards Machu Picchu Pueblo, and spend the night in Machu Picchu Pueblo.
When travelers visit Cusco, they know there is more than Machupicchu; there are also important archaeological sites. The same that has been part of the Inca culture and historical importance join this route through the Sacred Valley of the Incas; essential for the Incas, matter that our travelers will know.
On this tour, we will stop by the streets of Ollantaytambo, the archaeological sites of Pisac and its colorful markets, and the Inca sites of Ollantaytambo; we will have the opportunity to make stops in unique places and take the best pictures of the Inca culture.
EXPLORE: Tour at 07:30
- Sacred Valley vistas “Taray.”
- Inka Pisac
- Lunch in Ollantaytambo.
- Ollantaytambo
Train service information: Outbound Journey.
- Train Company: INCA RAIL (PERU TRANS)
- Travel route: From OLLANTATAYTAMBO to MACHU PICCHU PUEBLO
- Class: THE VOYAGER 45
- Train Departure from Ollantaytambo: 16:36
- Machu Pueblo arrival: 18:09
Machu Picchu Pueblo overnight.
6 Day Machu Picchu Tour: -> DAY 3
In the morning, ENJOY THE GUIDED VISIT TO MACHU PICCHU! Free time in the afternoon; optional to go to the hot springs of Aguas Calientes or other activities.
Informative note: In Machu Picchu, there are five circuits! Circuits 1 and 2 for the guided tour are the best to have the classic and panoramic views of Machu Picchu. Book the tour package in advance to secure your tickets etc.
Your trip to Machu Picchu has reached its most crucial Point. After the overnight stay, we will wake up with a delicious breakfast at the 3-star Hotel, to go to the bus station for 25 minutes to take us to the lost citadel of the Incas. Our guide will give you a talk in our style and crucial information about this city’s importance to the ancient Inca People; then, have a free walk in Machu Picchu Pueblo and take the best pictures from strategic points.
- Visit Machu Picchu ruins at 9:00
- Afternoon: Free time in Machu Picchu Pueblo Town
In your free time, you can go to visit the hot springs of Aguas Calientes, climb to the top of Punucusi mountain, visit the Machu Picchu interpretation museum, or go to the Mandor botanical garden at the beautiful waterfall, or take a break to get ready for the next day conquer the HAYNA PICCHU.
Machu Picchu Pueblo overnight.
6 Day Machu Picchu Tour: -> DAY 4
Enjoy the experience of the hike to HUAYNA PICCHU mountain; In the afternoon, RETURN to Cusco.
- Hiking the Huayna Picchu Mountain at 08:00 “Upon availability.”
Today we get up early to enjoy hiking to the top of HUAYNA PICCHU mountain for a spectacular 360-degree panoramic view. In the afternoon, return to Cusco by train and vehicle after enjoying the magnificent experience of Huayna Picchu.
Huayna Picchu Mountain:
- Entry hours:
- First group: 7:00 – 8:00 a.m.
- Second group: 10:00 – 11:00 a.m.
- Restrictions: Only for those over 12 years of age.
- Huayna Picchu Height: 2,720 meters/ 8,923 feet.
- Altitude Gain from Machu Picchu ruins to the top: 340 m/ 1,115 feet.
- Location: Situated directly to the North of the ruins of Machu Picchu.
- Hiking Trail Description: The trails are pretty steep; the path narrows towards the upper section of the hiking trail and goes up steep staircases and past stone ruins clinging to cliff precipices. There are handrails and ropes to grab onto for extra support, but it’s a scary experience for anyone with a fear of heights (UNIQUE AND EXCITING EXPERIENCE).
- Access: From the Inca City of Machu Picchu, through the Sacred Rock. You will find a small shack with a gate to access Waynapicchu Mountain.
- Archaeological Attractions: Terraces and the unparalleled Temple of the Moon, built inside a natural cave and a tunnel
- Advantages: the Inca structures by the cliff blow your mind and the unique mountain environment where it is located.
- Disadvantages: steep ascent, narrow hiking trail.
- The number of visitors: 400 tourists per day.
- Walking Time: 2 hours roughly (round trip).
Train return: Inbound Journey.
- Train Company: INCA RAIL (Machu Picchu Trains)
- Train Service: From Machu Picchu Pueblo to Ollantaytambo
- Class: THE VOYAGER 44
- Departure from Machu Picchu Pueblo: 14:30
- OLLANTAYTAMBO train station arrival: 16:04
- Cusco arrival by Kondor transport: 17:50
Upon arrival at the OLLANTAYTAMBO train station, look for the KONDOR PATH TOURS sign named 6-Day Machu Picchu Tour to start the return trip to Cusco “1 hour and 40 minutes of travel.”
Cusco overnight
6-Day Machu Picchu Tour: -> DAY 5
Conquer the top of Rainbow Mountain on a 70-minute hike for colorful views.
We will hike to a viewpoint at an altitude of 5100 meters above sea level. From this place, we will have stunning views of the colorful mountains of Vinicunca.
Departing time from Cusco: 5:20 am
- Travel time from Cusco to Llactoc 3 hours.
- The starting point: Llactoc 4,900 m/16,076 feet.
- Distance: 7 km/ 4.3 miles – On Horseback riding – On the way up (On the way up “one-way horse”)
- Difficulty on the horse: Easy to moderate
- Hiking Difficulty to the summit: Challenging 19 minutes.
- Rainbow Mountains summit: 5,100 m / 16,732 feet.
- Hiking difficulty on the way down from the rainbow pass to the parking lot: Morate (35 – 40 minutes downhill)
- Return; Arrival time to Cusco: Approximately between 14:30 to 16:00
- Meals: Lunch (Restaurant).
6-Day Machu Picchu Tour: -> DAY 6
Tour of the excellent ruins of Chinchero, Moray, and the Salt Mines of Salineras | PM Transfer to Cusco airport
Venture to Chinchero to visit one of the textile centers to have the Inca ancestral spinning show using organic products to produce textiles. Walk through the fantastic ruins of Chinchero in search of magnificent views.
Visit the circular ruins of Moray from one of the five viewpoints with the alternative of walking along one of the trails. Live the experience of the salt circuit of the Inca salt mines on a spectacular tour. Before returning to Cusco, enjoy panoramic views of the Sacred Valley from the Raqchi viewpoint.
EXPLORE: Tour at 09:30
- Chinchero Textiles
- Chinchero Inca Ruins
- Raqchi viewpoint
- Moray
- Maras
- Salineras
ARRANGE YOUR FLIGHT between 5:30 pm and 20:30
Thanks for coming to our Machu Picchu Tour 6 Days with KONDOR PATH TOURS
6-Day Machu Picchu Tour INCLUSION
- Active itinerary with unique landscape and cultural experiences.
- Private & personalized tours.
- Local guide (s) with command of the English language.
- Private tourist transport with fuel + professional transfer chauffeur.
- HOTEL 3-Star
- CUSCO (3 nights) – Hotel Maytaq (***), OR similar to the Hotel Royal Inka I-II, Ruinas, Anahuarque, or Rumi Punku, based on a DOUBLE or Matrimonial room). Check-In: 11:00 Hrs | Check-Out: 09:00 Hrs. – Buffet breakfast in hotels
- MACHU PICCHU PUEBLO (2 nights) – Hotel Santuario Machu Picchu (***), OR similar to the Hotel Waman, Retama; based on the twin-share or matrimonial room) Check-In: noon / Check-Out: 09:00 Hrs. – Buffet breakfast in hotels
- 1st. DAY: AM Transfer service from Cusco airport to Hotel – PM Excursion Cusco City Tour “4 ruins.”
- AM: Assisted transfer service from the Cusco airport to the clients’ Hotel
- CUSCO TOURIST TICKET BTG. This ticket allows entrance to many sites in and around Cusco. The entrance ticket is valid for ten days to carry out the tourist circuit of Cusco, Sacred Valley, South Valley, and Moray.
- 2nd. DAY: Sacred Valley – PM Train to Machupicchu Pueblo “Aguas Calientes Overnight”
- Customers train –: OLLANTA – MAPI: By Inca Rail – Class: Voyager 45, Departs at 16:36
- Meals: Box Lunch
- 3rd. DAY: AM Machu Picchu Guided Tour | PM Aguas Calientes Free Time
- Machu Picchu bus tickets (up and down.)
- At 09:00, entrance tickets to MACHU PICCHU “CIRCUIT NUMBER 2 with a classic panoramic view of Machu Picchu.” Valid exclusively for the printed date, route, and time. The ticket is personal and non-transferable.
- Machu Picchu Guided Tour [2hrs.]
- NO FREE TIME according to the new regulations of the Machu Picchu Sanctuary since 2015. If you require a new entrance, you must buy a new entrance ticket in advance.
- 4th. DAY: AM Huayna Picchu Mountain Hike – PM Return to Cusco
- Machu Picchu bus tickets (up and down.)
- At 08:00, entrance tickets to HUAYNA PICCHU (Upon availability).
- PM Train: MAPI – OLLANTAYTAMBO: By Inca Rail – Class: Voyager 44, Departs at 14:30
- 5th. DAY: Rainbow Mountain Tour
- Rainbow Mountain entrance fee.
- Meal: Buffet Lunch (Restaurant).
- One horse with Andes saddles to ride per person (On the way up “one-way horse”).
- + A local muleteer to pull each client’s horse.
- Oxygen tank & First aid kit.
- 6th. DAY: AM Maras Moray Tour Half Day -PM Transfer to Cusco Airport.
- Entrance tickets to the salt mines
- PM transfer service to Cusco airport.
- All local Peruvian taxes
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Train Advice
Luggage Policies and Identity Requirements by Peru Rail changed its policies regarding luggage: 01 bags or backpacks must not exceed 5 kg/11 pounds or 62 inches/157 cm (length + height + width). This information means you should bring along a small backpack to Machu Picchu. You can leave your main luggage in your Hotel (Cuzco or Ollantaytambo).
The Train service will require each passenger boarding a train service to submit their train ticket + original passport. Without this, the passenger will not be able to board the train for the safety of the passengers.
6 Day Machu Picchu Tour NO INCLUSION
- Airfare.
- Other meals.
- Airport taxes.
- Tips: Tour Guides and Drivers
Join us on a 6-Day Machu Picchu Tour adventure to explore the mystical beauty of Machu Picchu in Peru! Discover the ruins, take thrilling hikes, and enjoy delicious local cuisine – all included in your tour package.
Facts About 6 Day Machu Picchu Tour
Enjoy an unforgettable 6-Day Machu Picchu Tour with our experienced guide! Our itinerary includes exploring Incan ruins, participating in cloud forest hikes, and eating local food – all customized for you.
Are you looking for an epic journey through Cusco and Machu Picchu? Our 6-day tour takes you on a unique adventure! See breathtaking historical sites, vibrant culture, exquisite cuisine, and more.
There is much more to Machu Picchu than just hiking. Travelers enjoy taking lots of pictures. The Guardian’s House is one of the best views to get a picture. From this place, you can capture a clear postcard of the face of Machu Picchu.
Machu Picchu is a natural ecological sanctuary, and you will find a lot of wild flora and fauna. Many travelers seek to take pictures of the famous spectacled bear, a protected species by the Peruvian government. You can not miss the opportunity to take many selfies with the curious llamas; many are friendly, but you must always treat them respectfully.
6-Day Machu Picchu Tour: It is a very comforting experience that you will feel in Machu Picchu, the energy you will feel is a unique experience. Meditating where you feel more comfortable as possible, and a recommended place is the “Intihuatana.” It is a sundial used as an astronomical calendar where many people come to live a unique experience.
Due to the popularity acquired by Machu Picchu for its preservation, it does currently cordoned off, but you can still reach it. Another place with these characteristics is the Sacred Rock. This massive monolith served as the center of worship for the god of the mountains, “Yanantin,” an exciting experience.
With all this, you know you will enjoy it even more and take the memory that Machu Picchu is more than rocks. It offers challenging routes, spaces to share moments, mystical sites, and the best scenarios for your best photos. To make your visit is advisable to make your reservation in advance; Kondor Path Tours is responsible for purchasing your tickets and ensuring that your experience is the most pleasant.
In its heyday, Machu Picchu was probably the most impressive urban complex built in America in recent centuries that can distinguish two zones. On the one hand, we find the agricultural zone and its characteristic terraces, cultivating crops with an ingenious rainwater drainage system.
On the other, the urban area – arranged around a central square – was reserved for the people, the emperor’s residence, the sacrificial altars, and the famous temple of the Sun. Stairs led up to the quarters to which only the nobility, priests, and merchants were allowed access.
Machu Picchu is an ancient Incan citadel located in the Andes Mountains of Peru.
There are various types of Machu Picchu tours, including private tours, group tours, multi-day tours, train tours, and bus tours.
You can book a Machu Picchu tour through a travel agency or tour operator, such as Kondor Path Tours, who can provide you with options and help you make a reservation.
The best time to visit Machu Picchu is during the dry season, from May to September.
A typical Machu Picchu tour can last anywhere from a half-day to several days, depending on the type of tour.
Yes, Kondor Path Tours offers private Machu Picchu tours that can be customized to fit your needs and preferences.
The advantages of a private Machu Picchu tour include more personalized attention from your guide, greater flexibility in your itinerary, and the ability to travel at your own pace.
Machu Picchu tour packages may include transportation, accommodations, entrance fees, and guided tours of Machu Picchu and surrounding areas.
Yes, there are several hiking routes to Machu Picchu, including the Inca Trail and the Salkantay Trek.
The difficulty of the hike to Machu Picchu depends on the route chosen and the hiker’s fitness level. Some routes can be challenging, while others are more moderate.
You can take a train from Cusco or Ollantaytambo to Aguas Calientes, the nearest town to Machu Picchu, and then take a shuttle bus to the entrance of Machu Picchu.
You can take a bus from Cusco to Hidroelectrica, and then hike or take a train to Aguas Calientes before taking a shuttle bus to Machu Picchu.
The cost of a Machu Picchu tour depends on the type of tour, the duration, and the level of luxury. Kondor Path Tours offers various tour options to fit different budgets.
Yes, Machu Picchu tours are generally safe, as long as you follow safety guidelines and use a reputable tour operator.
You should bring comfortable clothing and shoes, sunscreen, a hat, a camera, and any necessary medications.
No, many tour guides in Peru speak English and other languages, and Kondor Path Tours can provide guides who speak your preferred language.
6-Day Machu Picchu Tour COST
Get ready to experience Cusco & Machu Picchu like never before on our 6-day tours! Explore with KONDOR PATH TOURS through nature walks & hikes to incredible Andean ruins & explore traditional cultures. Join us now for an unforgettable journey!
PRIVATE TOUR SERVICE Machu Picchu 6 Day Tour Package
PRICE PER PERSON [USD] 2023 – Excursion with Hotels in Double or Marital Room
- Solo Travel USD$ 1,856. “Prices reduce if more people are in your group.”
- 02 Travellers USD$ 1,215.
- 03 Travellers USD$ 1,138.
- 04 Travellers USD$ 970.
- 05 Travellers USD$ 969.
- 06 Travellers USD$ 889.
- 07 Travellers USD$ 881.
- 08 Travellers + USD$ 829.
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TRAIN SERVICES
PERU TRAINS By PeruRail / PER PERSON
+$80. Vistadome train (round trip: OLLANTAYTAMBO – MACHUPICCHU – OLLANTAYTAMBO)
+$498. Hiram Bingham train (Inbound Journey: Train MACHUPICCHU – POROY)
EXTRA TICKETS
+$75 Huayna Picchu
+$75 Montaña
+$60 RE-ENTRY TO MACHU PICCHU
CUSCO HOTELS
TAKE A LOOK
PER PERSON & Per Night
Casa Andina Standard Cusco Catedral – 3-Star Hotel
+$10. Traditional DWB/MWB
Casa Andina Standard Cusco Plaza – 3-Star Hotel
+$25. Traditional DWB/MWB
+$29 Trad. with view
+$33 Junior Suite
Antigua Casona San Blas – 3-Star Hotel
+$25. Superior DBL
+$37 Colonial Sup. Deluxe DBL
+$48 Señorial Suite DBL
El Mercado Cusco by Mountain Lodge – 4-Star Hotel
+$65. Superior Dbl/Matri.
+$85 Junior Suite Dbl/Matrimonial
Inkaterra La Casona – 4-Star Hotel
+$162. Patio
+$220 Balcón
+$271 Plaza
Costa del Sol Wyndham Cusco – 3-Star Hotel
+$25. Standard
+$35 Superior
+$42 Colonial
+$50 Deluxe
+$55 Suite Sup.
+$65 Colonial Suite
Casa Cartagena Hotel – 4-Star Hotel
+$135. LP Suite
+$220 LP Master-Suite
+$450 LP Presidential Suite
+$600 LP Royal Suite
HOTEL “MACHU PICCHU PUEBLO”
PER PERSON & Per Night
HAVE A LOOK
Gringo Bill’s Machupicchu – 3-Star Hotel
+$25. DBL/MATRIMONIAL
+$43 Suite
Inti Punku Machupicchu – 3-Star Hotel
+$25. Standard
+$33. Superior
+$39. Junior Suite
+$63. Senior Suite
Casa Andina Standard Machu Picchu – 3-Star Hotel
+$29. Traditional
+$35. Superior
+$45. Suite
Taypikala Boutique Machupicchu – 3-Star Hotel
+$35. Standard SGL/DBL
+$80 Suite
Jaya Suite Machupicchu – 3-Star Hotel
+$40.
El MaPi ByInkaterra – 4-Star Hotel
+$69. Superior Deluxe SGL or DBL
+$91. Suite SGL o DBL
Inkaterra Machu Picchu Pueblo Hotel – 5-Star Hotel
+$244. Superior
+$271. Superior Deluxe
+$298. Junior Suite
+$389. Junior Suite Deluxe
+$488. Suite
+$555. Inkaterra Suite
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