Small-group package
Urcu Llimpicuna (6 Days)
Six days covering the full Cusco circuit and the two big mountains: Cusco City Tour with a dinner show, Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu, Humantay Lake, Salkantay Pass with a night in an igloo, and Vinicunca.
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Pickup from your accommodation in Cusco's historic center or at Plazoleta Regocijo
Commentary in English, Spanish, or Portuguese throughout the tour
The Cusco City Tour with a dinner show, the Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu, Humantay Lake with the Salkantay Pass, and Rainbow Mountain (Vinicunca)
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Six days in Cusco: Machu Picchu, Humantay, Salkantay Pass, and Vinicunca
Urcu Llimpicuna is the most complete program in our catalog: 6 days that combine the classic cultural circuit with the region’s two big mountain outings, in small groups of up to 8 people and with the main entrance tickets already included.
The first three days cover the Cusco City Tour with a dinner show, the Sacred Valley, and Machu Picchu by panoramic train. Days four and five are spent at Sky Camp, with the hike to Humantay Lake, a night in an igloo, and the climb along the 7 Serpents trail to the Salkantay Pass. Day six wraps up with Rainbow Mountain (Vinicunca).
It costs US$ 1,058 per person and includes the Cusco Tourist Ticket (Boleto Turístico General), the Maras salt mines, the train, the Consettur bus, the Machu Picchu entrance ticket, entrance fees for Salkantay, Humantay Lake, and Vinicunca, the night at Sky Camp, private camping equipment, and 17 meals. If you prefer the same plan without Vinicunca, there is the 5-day Killa Qawarinampac; if you are after pure adventure, look at Cusco Aventurero. Machu Picchu circuits and schedules are published on the official Ministry of Culture website, and Cusco Tourist Ticket rates on the official COSITUC rate table.
The two big mountains in one trip
Humantay Lake with the Salkantay Pass and Rainbow Mountain (Vinicunca), plus the full cultural circuit, without having to book each tour separately.
A night at Sky Camp
Igloo lodging in the middle of the mountains, with private camping facilities and equipment (dining tent, kitchen, tables, and chairs).
Small groups of up to 8 people
A personalized tour with a bilingual tour guide on all six days and more attention at each site.
Entrance tickets and meals included
Cusco Tourist Ticket (Boleto Turístico General), Maras salt mines, panoramic train, Consettur bus, Machu Picchu, Salkantay, Humantay Lake, and Vinicunca, plus 6 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 4 dinners, and 1 dinner show.
Itinerary
Your 6-day program, day by day
Day 1 · Cusco City Tour and dinner show (from 8:30 a.m.)
- Pickup from your accommodationDeparture for the historic center to start the tour.
- Koricancha TempleVisit to the temple known for its blend of Inca and Spanish architecture.
- Sacsayhuamán, Qenqo, Puca Pucara, and TambomachayA minibus ride to the four archaeological sites, including the Inca's Bath and its water worship ceremonies.
- Cusco CathedralThe tour ends at the Plaza de Armas after about four and a half hours.
- Dinner showBack to your accommodation to get ready, then off to a dinner with a show in the heart of Cusco.
Day 2 · Sacred Valley of the Incas (8:30 a.m. – 6 p.m.)
- Pickup from your accommodationDeparture from central Cusco to the Sacred Valley.
- ChincheroVisit to the village and its ancestral traditions of farming and weaving with Inca iconography.
- Urubamba · Buffet lunchLunch included before the tour continues.
- OllantaytamboVisit to the fortress town, with its buildings for astronomical, urban, farming, and livestock use, and its hydraulic engineering.
- PisacVisit to the archaeological complex and the craft market before heading back to Cusco.
Day 3 · Machu Picchu Historic Sanctuary (3:40 a.m. – approx. 8:30 p.m.)
- Pickup from your accommodationRoad transfer to the Ollantaytambo train station.
- Panoramic train to Aguas CalientesA ride with valley views to the town of Machu Picchu.
- Consettur bus to the sanctuaryBus ride up from Aguas Calientes to the entrance of the citadel.
- Guided tour of Machu PicchuA walk through the archaeological complex with specialized guides, plus free time to explore on your own.
- Return to CuscoReturn by bus and train, arriving around 8:30 p.m.
Day 4 · Cusco – Challacancha – Soraypampa – Sky Camp – Humantay Lake (from 4:40 a.m.)
- 2-hour drive from CuscoPredawn departure toward the mountain range.
- Mollepata · BreakfastFirst stop in the village for breakfast.
- Challacancha · Start of the hikeA scenic trail that follows the canyon valley, with your first views of Humantay peak.
- Sky Camp · Lunch and check-inArrival at camp, lunch, and check-in at your igloo.
- Humantay LakeHike to the glacial lake, with time for photos, then back to camp for dinner and the night.
Day 5 · Sky Camp – Salkantay Pass – Soraypampa – Cusco (until 6 p.m.)
- Early breakfastWe start the day with plenty of energy before the main hike.
- 7 Serpents trailClimb toward the Salkantay Pass along this signature stretch of the route.
- Salkantay PassTime at the top to take in the snowcapped peaks, while your guide explains the importance of Salkantay in the Andean worldview. The round trip takes about 6 hours.
- Sky Camp · Lunch and returnDescent to camp for lunch and transfer back to your accommodation in Cusco.
Day 6 · Vinicunca, Rainbow Mountain (4:40 a.m. – 6 p.m.)
- Pickup from your hotel in CuscoDeparture for Rainbow Mountain, one of the most unusual peaks in Peru.
- Cusipata · BreakfastAfter about two hours on the road, a stop in the village for breakfast before the hike.
- Climb up VinicuncaHike to Rainbow Mountain with a guide, with the entrance fee included in the package.
- Descent and lunchBack down the same trail and lunch before the drive home.
- Return to CuscoArrival in the city around 6 p.m., wrapping up the program.
What's included in your 6-day Urcu Llimpicuna package?
No surprises and no fine print: this is exactly what the service covers and what you will pay separately on the day of the tour.
6 days
4,600 m (15,090 ft) above sea level
Day 1: 8:30 a.m. Day 2: 8:30 a.m. – 6 p.m. Day 3: 3:40 a.m. – approx. 8:30 p.m. Days 4 and 5: from 4:40 a.m. to 6 p.m. Day 6: 4:40 a.m. – 6 p.m.
English, Spanish, or Portuguese
Included
- Pickup from your accommodation in Cusco's historic center or at Plazoleta Regocijo, and round-trip transportation on all tours
- Bilingual, English-speaking tour guide and a personalized tour in small groups of up to 8 people
- Round-trip panoramic train ticket (Ollantaytambo – Aguas Calientes), Consettur bus ticket, entrance ticket to the Machu Picchu Historic Sanctuary, Cusco Tourist Ticket (Boleto Turístico General, BTG), and entrance to the Maras salt mines
- Entrance fees for Salkantay, Humantay Lake, and Rainbow Mountain (Vinicunca), with private camping facilities and equipment
- Igloo night at Sky Camp. Meals: 6 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 4 dinners, and 1 dinner show
Not included
- Entrance to the hot springs and to Wayna Picchu
- Trekking poles and sleeping bag
- Horse support on the trail (optional)
- Food and drinks not mentioned, personal expenses, and tips
Note: the tour cost is US$ 786 per person. Sleeping bags and trekking poles are not included but can be rented; ask us when you book. Horse support on the trail is an optional service at an extra cost, and Wayna Picchu has limited spots. Before you buy, please get in touch with us.
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 Urcu Llimpicuna package?
The program is designed in your favor: the first three days are cultural and help you acclimatize before the three high-mountain days, which reach 4,600 m. Even so, take it easy when you arrive in Cusco and stay well hydrated from day one.
How difficult is the package?
Mixed, and demanding toward the end. Days 1 to 3 are cultural, with walks over terraces and stone staircases. Days 4, 5, and 6 are in the high mountains: Humantay Lake, the roughly 6-hour hike to the Salkantay Pass, and the climb up Vinicunca. For this part, you need to be in good physical shape.
Which tickets do I need to buy separately?
The package already includes the Cusco Tourist Ticket (Boleto Turístico General), the Maras salt mines, Machu Picchu, Salkantay, Humantay Lake, and Vinicunca. You pay separately for Wayna Picchu, if you decide to add it, and for the hot springs.
What time does each day start?
Day 1: City Tour at 8:30 a.m. Day 2: Sacred Valley from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Day 3: Machu Picchu from 3:40 a.m. to approx. 8:30 p.m. Days 4 and 5: departure for the mountains from 4:40 a.m. on day four until 6 p.m. on day five. Day 6: Vinicunca from 4:40 a.m. to 6 p.m.
What should I bring?
Comfortable shoes for the cultural days and hiking boots for the mountains, a sleeping bag and trekking poles (not included, available for rent), layered clothing and a windbreaker, a rain poncho, gloves and a warm hat for the cold early mornings, a headlamp, sunglasses, sunscreen, cash for tips and, without fail, your original passport for Machu Picchu.
How do booking and payment work?
Before you buy, please contact us to confirm availability, since train tickets and Machu Picchu entrance tickets are issued in each traveler’s name and space at Sky Camp is limited. Then we sort out each traveler’s details, equipment rental, and all the logistics with you.
What if the weather affects one of the outings?
Each day is independent. The cultural days run year-round; in the mountains the weather can change quickly, and if conditions don’t allow a safe outing, the guide adjusts the route or we agree with you on a suitable alternative within the program.
How much does the 6-day Urcu Llimpicuna package cost?
The price is US$ 1,058 per person. It includes transportation on all tours, a bilingual guide, the round-trip panoramic train, the Consettur bus, the Machu Picchu entrance ticket, the Cusco Tourist Ticket (Boleto Turístico General), entrance to the Maras salt mines, entrance fees for Salkantay, Humantay Lake, and Rainbow Mountain (Vinicunca), a night at Sky Camp, private camping equipment, and 6 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 4 dinners, and 1 dinner show.
What exactly do you do on the mountain days?
Days 4 and 5 go to Challacancha, Soraypampa, and Humantay Lake, with a night in the Sky Camp igloos and, the next day, the 7 Serpents trail to the Salkantay Pass (round trip, about 6 hours). Day 6 is the climb up Vinicunca, with breakfast in Cusipata. The tour fact sheet mentions «Ausangate» in the title of days 4 and 5, but the itinerary we actually run covers Humantay and Salkantay.
Are three mountain days in a row too hard?
This is the tough part of the program, and it is good to know before you book: days 4, 5, and 6 string together Humantay Lake, the Salkantay Pass at 4,600 m, and the climb up Vinicunca, with predawn departures. The order helps (you reach the mountains after three days of acclimatization), but you need to be in good physical shape. If you prefer a lighter pace, the 5-day program leaves out Vinicunca.
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).