Cusco and Machu Picchu package
Cusco Aventurero 5 Days
Five days of adventure in Cusco: ATV ride to Maras and Moray, Machu Picchu by train, Humantay Lake, and Vinicunca, with tickets and guides for every outing already taken care of.
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- English-speaking guides
- Local Cusco agency since 2003, registered with MINCETUR
Pickup from your accommodation every day of the program; be ready 20 minutes before the agreed time
Commentary in English, Spanish, or Portuguese throughout the tour
Maras and Moray, Machu Picchu, Humantay Lake, and Rainbow Mountain (Vinicunca)
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Five days of adventure in Cusco: ATV, Machu Picchu, Humantay, and Vinicunca
The 5-day Cusco Aventurero package brings together four of the most popular tours in the region in one program, with transfers, a bilingual guide, and tickets already taken care of. It is designed for travelers who have a week and want to combine culture and mountains instead of repeating the classic circuit.
It starts with an afternoon ATV ride to Maras and Moray, continues with Machu Picchu by train, then the hike to Humantay Lake and the climb up Rainbow Mountain (Vinicunca), and ends with a free day and your transfer to the airport. The order is no accident: the two high-mountain days come at the end, when you have already spent several days acclimatizing.
The package costs US$ 760 per person and includes the Cusco Tourist Ticket (Boleto Turístico General, the combined ticket for Cusco’s tourist sites), the Maras salt mines, the Machu Picchu entrance ticket with train and bus, entrance fees for Humantay and Vinicunca, transportation, a guide on every outing, and several meals. Dinners are not included. Cusco Tourist Ticket rates are published in the official COSITUC rate table.
Day 1: Maras and Moray by ATV
An afternoon of off-road adventure starting from the village of Cruz Pata, with a visit to the Moray archaeological site and the Maras salt mines.
Day 2: Machu Picchu by train
Transportation to Ollantaytambo, round-trip train, bus up and down, and entrance to the sanctuary's traditional circuit with a bilingual guide.
Days 3 and 4: Humantay and Vinicunca
Two high-mountain days, with entrance fees, a trekking pole, meals, and constant assistance included on each outing.
Day 5: free day and departure transfer
A free day to explore Cusco or do another activity, with a transfer from your accommodation to the airport or bus station.
Itinerary
Your 5-day program, day by day
Day 1 · Maras and Moray by ATV
- Arrival transferBased on your flight time, we pick you up at the airport and take you straight to your accommodation.
- 12:30 p.m. · Departure for Cruz PataAbout a 50-minute drive to the village of Cruz Pata, where we practice on the ATVs before hitting the road.
- Moray and Maras salt minesGuided ATV ride to the Moray archaeological site and the Maras salt mines, with the Cusco Tourist Ticket and entrance fees included.
Day 2 · Machu Picchu Historic Sanctuary
- 4 a.m. · Departure from CuscoTourist transportation to Ollantaytambo station.
- Train to Aguas CalientesTrain ride (outbound) to the town of Machu Picchu.
- Bus and entrance to the sanctuaryBus ride up and entrance to the traditional circuit with a professional bilingual guide.
- Return to CuscoBus ride down, return train to Ollantaytambo, and transfer to your accommodation.
Day 3 · Humantay Lake
- 4:30 a.m. · Departure from CuscoTourist transportation toward the mountain range, with a professional bilingual guide.
- Hike to Humantay LakeClimb to the lake with a trekking pole and constant assistance. Entrance fee included.
- Buffet lunch and returnLunch included before heading back to Cusco.
Day 4 · Rainbow Mountain (Vinicunca)
- 4:30 a.m. · Departure from CuscoTourist transportation to Vinicunca, with breakfast included on the way.
- Climb up Rainbow MountainHike to the mountain with a trekking pole, bilingual guide, and constant assistance. Entrance fee included.
- Lunch and returnLunch included before returning to Cusco.
Day 5 · Free day and departure
- Free dayA free day to explore the city or do the activity of your choice.
- Departure transferTransfer from your accommodation to the airport or bus station, wrapping up the program.
What's included in your Cusco Aventurero 5 Days package?
No surprises and no fine print: here is exactly what the service covers and what you will pay separately on the day of the tour.
5 days
Approx. 4,140 m (13,580 ft) above sea level
Start times: 12:20 p.m. (day 1), 4 a.m. (day 2), 4:30 a.m. (days 3 and 4)
English, Spanish, or Portuguese
Included
- Day 1: Cusco Tourist Ticket (Boleto Turístico General, BTG), entrance to the Maras salt mines, guided ATV tour, tourist transportation, and bilingual guide
- Day 2: round-trip transportation Cusco – Ollantaytambo, round-trip train, Aguas Calientes – Machu Picchu bus, entrance to the traditional circuit, and bilingual guide
- Day 3: tourist transportation, bilingual guide, entrance to Humantay Lake, buffet lunch, trekking pole, and constant assistance
- Day 4: tourist transportation, bilingual guide, entrance to Vinicunca, breakfast, lunch, trekking pole, and constant assistance
- Day 5: transfer from your accommodation to the airport or bus station
Not included
- Meals not listed for each day (including dinners)
- Additional expenses
- Tips
Note: each day has its own list of what is and is not included. Dinners and meals not listed are paid by the traveler. We have English-speaking guides. Let us know if you would like us to arrange an extra activity for your free day.
Frequently asked questions
Here are answers to the most common questions, so you can book with peace of mind.
Do I need to acclimatize before the Cusco Aventurero package?
The program itself is designed for that: it starts with a light activity in the Sacred Valley and continues with Machu Picchu before the two high-mountain days (Humantay on day 3 and Vinicunca on day 4). Even so, take it easy when you arrive in Cusco and stay well hydrated from day one.
How difficult is the package?
Mixed. Days 1, 2, and 5 are easy to moderate; days 3 and 4 include hikes at altitude, of medium to high difficulty. We provide a trekking pole, and there is constant assistance on both mountain outings.
Which tickets do I need to buy separately?
None of the main ones: the package already includes the Cusco Tourist Ticket (Boleto Turístico General), entrance to the Maras salt mines, the Machu Picchu entrance ticket (traditional circuit), and entrance to Humantay Lake and to Vinicunca. You cover meals not listed, additional expenses, and tips.
What time does each day start?
Day 1 at 12:20 p.m. (Maras and Moray by ATV), day 2 at 4 a.m. (Machu Picchu), day 3 at 4:30 a.m. (Humantay Lake), and day 4 at 4:30 a.m. (Vinicunca). Day 5 is free. Be ready 20 minutes before the agreed time.
What should I bring?
Layered clothing and a windbreaker for the mountain days, comfortable clothes for the ATV ride, hiking boots or trail shoes, a rain poncho, gloves and a warm hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, water and snacks, cash for meals and tips, and your original passport (required to enter Machu Picchu).
How do booking and payment work?
You can start your booking right on this page by entering your dates and number of travelers. Since this package includes train tickets and a Machu Picchu entrance ticket, it is best to book ahead. We confirm availability and send you the day-by-day details.
What happens if the weather affects one of the outings?
Each day is independent. If the weather makes one of the mountain outings unsafe, we agree with you on swapping it for another activity or adjusting the program within the available days.
How much does the 5-day Cusco Aventurero package cost?
The price is US$ 760 per person. It includes the Cusco Tourist Ticket (Boleto Turístico General), entrance to the Maras salt mines, the ATV tour, the Machu Picchu entrance ticket with round-trip train and bus, entrance fees for Humantay Lake and Vinicunca, transportation and a bilingual guide on every outing, plus several breakfasts and lunches and the final transfer to the airport or bus station.
Do I need to be fit for this package?
Days 1, 2, and 5 are easy to moderate. Days 3 and 4, on the other hand, are hikes at altitude: Humantay Lake reaches 4,200 m (13,780 ft), and Vinicunca goes above 4,600 m (15,090 ft). You do not need trekking experience, but it is worth arriving in Cusco with one or two spare days and tackling those two days well rested. On both outings we carry trekking poles and an oxygen tank.
Ready to book or have a question?
Talk to one of our travel advisors in English. We reply Monday to Saturday, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. (Peru time, GMT-5).