Local agency in Cusco · since 2003
Machu Picchu in the time you have
Cusco City Tourfrom US$15
Sacred Valleyfrom US$60
Maras and Morayfrom US$28
Rainbow Mountainfrom US$50
Humantay Lakefrom US$55
Ausangate 7 Lakesfrom US$55Each photo opens the tour. See all tours →
We take you to the Inca citadel in one day or on a trip of up to six: train, bus, entrance ticket and guide, all arranged from Cusco by a team that lives here. Around it, the tours that round out your trip.
Machu Picchu from US$235 per personBook with a 35% deposit. Direct contact with a travel advisor in Cusco.
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- Registered with MINCETUR
- English-speaking guides
01 · Machu Picchu
Four ways to get there. Choose yours.
Machu Picchu sits at about 2,430 m, and the visit starts from Aguas Calientes (Machupicchu Pueblo), with a ticket in your name, a set entry time and a fixed circuit. All our options leave from Cusco with pickup at your hotel and include the entrance ticket and the guided tour; what changes is the time, the pace and the budget.
1 dayMachu Picchu Full Day (one-day tour from Cusco)
Round trip by train from Cusco, on the same day.
- Pickup at 3:30 a.m. and return around 10 p.m.
- Train, Consettur bus, entrance ticket and guide
from US$375per person
Details
2 daysSacred Valley and Machu Picchu
The Sacred Valley on the way and the citadel the next morning, with no need to return to Cusco in between.
- Chinchero, Moray and the Maras salt mines (Salineras de Maras)
- Buffet lunch, train, bus, entrance ticket and guide
from US$415per person
Details
2 daysMachu Picchu by car
The most affordable option: by road to Hidroeléctrica and a flat walk to Aguas Calientes.
- About 3 hours of walking on day one
- Transportation, 3 meals, entrance ticket and guide
from US$235per person
Details
2 to 5 daysInca Trail or Salkantay Trek
You arrive on foot: on the original Inca trail or past the snow-capped Salkantay peak, with a guide and camping.
- Inca Trail: permits are limited and issued in your name, so book months ahead
- Salkantay: no named permit needed, in 4 or 5 days
from US$535per person
Huayna Picchu and Machu Picchu Mountain have their own limited spots and are paid separately. If you want to climb one of them, ask when you book.
02 · Packages
How many days do you have? Start there.
Packages with Machu Picchu included and a published price per person. If your dates do not fit, we put together a custom one.
1day- Pace
- Intense
- Duration
- About 18 hours
- Best for
- If you are short on time and have already spent a day or two acclimatizing in Cusco.
Machu Picchu Full Day (one-day tour from Cusco)
You go and come back by train on the same day. It is the fastest way to see the citadel: you leave Cusco before dawn and are back at night.
- 3:30 a.m.
Pickup at your hotel and transfer to Ollantaytambo to catch the train to Aguas Calientes.
- Morning
Consettur bus up to the citadel and a 1- to 2-hour guided tour along stone paths, at 2,430 m.
- 10 p.m.
Train back to Ollantaytambo and transfer to Cusco.
Includes
- Transfers Cusco–Ollantaytambo–Cusco
- Round-trip train (subject to availability)
- Consettur bus up and down
- Machu Picchu entrance ticket and guide
Paid separately
- Meals and tips
- Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu Mountain
from US$375per person
View and bookPrefer a slower pace?
2days- Pace
- Balanced
- Machu Picchu
- On day 2
- Best for
- First-time visitors who do not want to skip the Sacred Valley.
Sacred Valley with connection to Machu Picchu
You tour the Sacred Valley on the way to the station and, the next day, visit Machu Picchu early and at an easy pace, with no need to go back to Cusco.
- Day 1
Chinchero, Moray and the Maras salt mines, buffet lunch in Urubamba and an afternoon train to Aguas Calientes (pickup at 6:20 a.m.).
- Day 2
Guided tour of Machu Picchu from 9 a.m. and train back to Cusco.
Includes
- Transportation and English-speaking guide
- Buffet lunch in Urubamba
- Partial Cusco Tourist Ticket (Boleto Turístico) and Maras salt mines
- Round-trip train, bus and entrance ticket (traditional circuit)
Paid separately
- Huayna Picchu, Machu Picchu Mountain and hot springs
from US$415per person
View and book
3days- Pace
- Balanced
- Machu Picchu
- On day 3
- Best for
- A complete first visit, in groups of up to 8 people. Good for families.
Cusco Tradicional
The classic itinerary: first you get to know Cusco, then you tour the Sacred Valley and, at the end, you reach Machu Picchu with the context you need.
- Day 1
Cusco City Tour and the Inca sites around the city.
- Day 2
Sacred Valley of the Incas and the Maras salt mines.
- Day 3
Machu Picchu by train, with bus and entrance ticket; back in Cusco between 7 and 8 p.m.
Includes
- Transportation and English-speaking guide
- General Cusco Tourist Ticket and Maras salt mines
- Train, Consettur bus and Machu Picchu entrance ticket
- 2 breakfasts, 2 lunches and 1 dinner
Paid separately
- Huayna Picchu and hot springs
from US$485per person
View and bookAnother 3-day option
5days- Pace
- Active
- Machu Picchu
- On day 2
- Best for
- Active travelers who want high mountains as well as history.
Cusco Aventurero
Culture and altitude: ATVs in the Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu and the two big hikes near Cusco, saved for the end once you are acclimatized.
- Day 1
ATV ride to Maras and Moray (departure at 12:20 p.m.).
- Day 2
Machu Picchu by train, with bus and entrance ticket (departure at 4 a.m.).
- Days 3 and 4
Humantay Lake and Rainbow Mountain (Vinicunca): high-altitude hikes, moderate to hard (departure at 4:30 a.m.).
- Day 5
Free day and transfer to the airport or bus station.
Includes
- Transportation and English-speaking guide
- General Cusco Tourist Ticket, Maras salt mines and ATV
- Machu Picchu with train and bus
- Humantay and Vinicunca entrance fees, meals on the itinerary and final transfer
from US$760per person
View and bookOther 5-day options
6days- Pace
- Demanding
- Machu Picchu
- On day 3
- Best for
- Travelers coming only once who want the most complete version of the region.
Urcu Llimpicuna
Our most complete itinerary: Cusco, the Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu and three days in the high mountains, with one night in an igloo.
- Days 1 to 3
Cusco City Tour with dinner show, Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu.
- Days 4 to 6
Humantay Lake with a night in a Sky Camp igloo, Salkantay Pass and Rainbow Mountain (Vinicunca).
Includes
- Transportation and English-speaking guide
- Train, bus and Machu Picchu entrance ticket; General Cusco Tourist Ticket
- Salkantay, Humantay and Vinicunca entrance fees
- Night in a Sky Camp igloo; 6 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 4 dinners and 1 dinner show
from US$1,058per person
View and bookPrefer to arrive on foot?
+custom- Pace
- You choose
- Duration
- 4, 7 or more days
- Best for
- Dates that do not fit a package, or trips that include Puno, Arequipa or the southern coast.
Your trip, put together by us
We combine Machu Picchu with the tours you choose, Lake Titicaca or the Colca Canyon, and send you a proposal with real availability.
- Step 1
You tell us your dates, the number of travelers and what you would like to do.
- Step 2
We check trains and tickets and send you a proposal with a price per person.
- Step 3
We adjust the proposal with you until it is just right.
You can combine
- Machu Picchu by train, by car or on the Inca Trail
- Day tours from Cusco
- Puno and Lake Titicaca, Arequipa and the Colca Canyon
- Transfers to Cusco airport
03 · Around Machu Picchu
Round out your trip with one more day.
Full-day or half-day tours from Cusco, with pickup at your hotel. You can add them to any package.
Cusco City Tour
Qoricancha, Sacsayhuamán and the Inca sites above the city. Ideal for acclimatizing.
from US$15
Sacred Valley of the Incas
Pisac, Ollantaytambo and Chinchero, with a buffet lunch in Urubamba.
from US$60
Rainbow Mountain (Vinicunca)
About 90 minutes of climbing to the most photographed mountain in the Andes.
from US$50
Palcoyo Rainbow Mountain
Three rainbow mountains with only 30 to 45 minutes of easy walking.
from US$58
Humantay Lake
The glacial lake at the foot of snow-capped Salkantay, after about 90 minutes of climbing.
from US$55
Ausangate 7 Lakes
Seven turquoise lakes at the foot of Ausangate, with optional hot springs in Pacchanta.
from US$55
South Valley
Tipón, Pikillacta and the church of Andahuaylillas, the “Sistine Chapel of the Americas”.
from US$32
Altitude tip: Cusco sits at about 3,400 m. Save Humantay, Rainbow Mountain and the 7 Lakes for the end of your trip, when you are already acclimatized.
How to avoid altitude sickness →04 · Why Tari
What makes a trip go well, not just happen.
We are a Cusco agency registered with MINCETUR that has run its own tours since 2003. The same travel advisor who prepares your quote supports you on WhatsApp before, during and after your trip.
Connected schedules
Train, Consettur bus and your entry time to the citadel are matched to each other, so one missed connection does not ruin your day.
English-speaking guides
Professional guides from Cusco, in English or Spanish, who explain the history right on site.
Our own vehicles
The agency's own vehicles for transfers and tours, with no middlemen on each leg.
Tickets taken care of
Machu Picchu, the Cusco Tourist Ticket (Boleto Turístico) and the Maras salt mines, depending on the itinerary, bought in advance.
One travel advisor for your trip
The person who prepares your quote is the same one who answers you on WhatsApp during your trip.
One price
A published price per person in US dollars, the same on the website and on WhatsApp.
05 · How to book
Book online or talk to a person first.
It is up to you. Either way, a travel advisor confirms the date, the pickup point and the itinerary with you.
- 01
Choose
Book on each tour's page or message us on WhatsApp if you want a custom proposal.
- 02
We confirm
We check trains, tickets and availability for your date and confirm in writing what is included.
- 03
You travel with support
You head out with a local guide and the agency's vehicles, with your travel advisor available on WhatsApp.
You can pay with Visa, Mastercard, Diners or American Express through Izipay, by bank transfer to BCP or BBVA, or at our office in Cusco. Payment methods Terms and conditions
06 · Questions
What is worth knowing before you book.
Have another question? We reply on WhatsApp Monday to Saturday, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. (Peru time, GMT-5).
How far in advance should I book Machu Picchu?
As early as possible. Tickets for the citadel have a daily limit, and trains sell out in the high season, from May to September. For the Inca Trail, permits are limited and issued in your name: ideally, book months in advance.
What do Machu Picchu tours include, and what is paid separately?
All of them include the citadel entrance ticket and the guided tour; depending on the itinerary, they also include train, Consettur bus, transfers and meals. Huayna Picchu, Machu Picchu Mountain and the hot springs are paid separately. Each tour page lists what is included.
Are prices per person? How do I pay?
Yes: prices are in US dollars and per person. You can pay with Visa, Mastercard, Diners or American Express through Izipay, by bank transfer or deposit to BCP or BBVA, or in cash at our office at Calle Primavera 415, Cusco.
I only have 1 or 2 days: what is the best option?
With one day, the Full Day takes you there and back by train from Cusco in about 18 hours. With two days, you add the Sacred Valley and visit the citadel more rested. If you want to save money, the route by car via Hidroeléctrica is the lowest-priced option.
Are Humantay and Rainbow Mountain difficult?
They are high-altitude hikes: Humantay is at 4,200 m and Vinicunca at about 5,000 m, with around 90 minutes of climbing. That is why they come at the end of the packages, when you are already acclimatized. If you want something easier, Palcoyo takes only 30 to 45 minutes of walking.
How can I avoid altitude sickness (soroche) in Cusco?
Cusco sits at about 3,400 m. Rest on your first day, eat light, stay hydrated and save the high-altitude hikes for the end of your trip. Read our guide to altitude sickness.
What if I need to cancel?
If you cancel 30 days or more in advance, we charge US$ 45 per person in operating costs plus a 15% penalty on the train tickets; with less than 30 days' notice, the train penalty rises to 50%, and with 72 hours or less the penalty is 100%. Machu Picchu tickets are non-refundable. See terms and conditions.