Happy Gringo Travel: Machu Picchu & Cusco tour 8D/7N itinerary 2026

Introduction

Our Machu Picchu & Cusco tour covers one whole week in Cusco and its surrounding area, that’s plenty of time to explore.

The city of Cusco is one of the Bucket List highlights of Latin America, rich in history, culture and local legends. Machu Picchu, meanwhile, surely needs no introduction, recognized as one of the seven wonders of the world, with landscapes to take your breath away.

  • Enjoy a sight-seeing tour of Peru´s capital city, Lima, famous for Peruvian cuisine.
  • Learn the incredible past history of Cusco city, and the nearby Inca ruins, with a local guide.
  • Explore the famous Sacred Valley of the Incas, including local market & Inca Ruins.
  • Ride the famous Machu Picchu train from Ollantaytambo to Aguas Calientes, with enviable mountain views along the way.
  • Visit Machu Picchu, lost citadel of the Incas and modern wonder of the world. You’ll have a private guide with you, plus free time to explore by yourselves.
  • Visit Rainbow Mountain and/or Humantay Lake, two of the best day tours to visit hidden gems outside of Cusco

SHORT ITINERARY: 

Day 1: Lima
Day 2: Lima to Cusco
Day 3: Cusco to the Sacred Valley
Day 4: Sacred Valley to Aguas Calientes
Day 5: Aguas Calientes to Cusco
Day 6: Rainbow Mountain day trek
Day 7: Humantay Lake day trek
Day 8: Cusco tour ends

Key

FB+: Full Board Plus - Dinner, Bed, Breakfast, Lunch and Activities

 

Fast Facts

Travellers

Fast Facts

8 Days / 7 Nights

Travellers

Lima: Hotel Límade

Cusco: San Agustin Plaza

The Sacred Valley of the Incas: AVA Valle Sagrado Spot

Aguas Calientes: Casa Andina Standard Machu Picchu

Cusco: San Agustín Plaza Hotel

Lima: Hotel Límade

Cusco: San Agustin Plaza

The Sacred Valley of the Incas: AVA Valle Sagrado Spot

Aguas Calientes: Casa Andina Standard Machu Picchu

Cusco: San Agustín Plaza Hotel

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