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4 Day Machu Picchu Tour Package from Cusco

4 Day Machu Picchu Tour Package from Cusco

Cusco Historic Center Sacsayhuaman Sacred Valley Ollantaytambo Pisac Ruins Machu Picchu Rainbow Mountain

4 day Machu Picchu Tour from Cusco: Embark on an unforgettable tour on this 4 day tour package from Cusco, Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu, Rainbow Mountain on a fully supported trip by a private Peru Summit Adventures team to get your experience to the next level.

Are you short on time and wish to experience the best of Cusco, Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu, and Rainbow Mountain? then this is the tour to go with. From the intricate architecture that is Cusco to the natural haven that is the Sacred Valley, the colorful-striped Rainbow Mountain, to the magical ruins of Machu Picchu, every day will be filled to the brim with wonder and joy.

High in the Peruvian Andes, the citadel of Machu Picchu rests amid knife-edged ridges and vertical slopes draped in emerald cloud forest. Hidden from the explorers until 1911, when a Quechua guide led Yale historian Hiram Bingham to the ruins, the breathtaking Inca citadel was mesmerizing even in its dereliction. Built on a granite mountaintop close to the high peaks and sun, its intricate architecture reveals the ingenuity of its 15th-century designers. Granite boulders were the main material to build stunning constructions like the Temple of the Sun where the rocks fit so precisely and there was no necessary mortar to join the boulders

The site is also a testimony of the Incas’ extraordinary knowledge of astronomy, with many buildings aligning with heavenly events such as the summer and winter solstice sunrise. Today, it is an extraordinary site like a living Inca Museum, a perfect place to learn about the Inca architectural methods, agricultural techniques, urban designs, astronomy, and much more with a knowledgeable guide.

Besides the iconic Machu Picchu, you will experience the cobblestone alleys in Cusco, the scenic Sacred Valley, and the Rainbow Mountain set in the highland regions of Cusco–4 day Machu Picchu Tour.

This trip is officially operated by Peru Summit Adventures, a 100% local tour operator based in Cusco.

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Traveling with us you are making a big difference in favor of the environment, our trips to 4 day Machu Picchu Tour is rated as eco-friendly trips to ensure that fragile ecosystems are protected and maintained for future human generations, also maintain ecosystem and environment integrity through considering a sustainable and ethical business model. Making genuine and sustainable itineraries often translates to real costs, with a host of responsible travel practices that underpin our prices.

Why Experience 4 Day Machu Picchu Tour Package from Cusco

Travel with a locally based team, thoughtful planning and a pace designed around the realities of Peru.

  • A route matched to your travel style

    We recommend the pace and visits that best fit your time, interests and energy level.

  • Local guides who know the journey

    Your guide supports the timing, safety and cultural context of every travel day.

  • Careful altitude and pacing decisions

    Realistic travel times and well-placed stops help you enjoy the Andes without feeling rushed.

  • Private attention throughout the tour

    Ask questions, adjust the pace and explore with support focused on your group.

  • Tour logistics handled in advance

    Tickets, transport and entry times are coordinated with your itinerary before departure.

  • Direct support for local people

    We work with local guides, drivers and communities so your visit benefits the places you explore.

Trip Details

Service Level

Upgraded Comfort

Comfort-focused service with an expert local guide, private transportation and a flexible itinerary.

Group Size

Min 2, Max 8 people

Couples, families and friends are welcome. Private service gives your group more flexibility.

Physical Grading

Light to Moderate

Travelers should be comfortable walking at altitude and exploring sites with uneven paths.

Limited Spaces

Advance booking recommended

Entrance tickets and selected services are subject to availability during busy months.

Activities

Archaeology & Cultural Adventures

Explore Inca sites, traditional towns, local markets and Andean landscapes.

Acclimatization

Allow time in Cusco

Arrive at least two days before your tour so your body can adjust to the altitude.

Accommodation

Not required for this day tour

The experience starts and finishes at your accommodation according to the itinerary.

Important Note

Flexible local operation

The itinerary may change when weather, roads or local events affect safe travel.

4 Day Machu Picchu Tour Package from Cusco video

Itinerary

This itinerary for 4 Day Machu Picchu Tour Package from Cusco outlines a 4-day private multi-destination journey with planned visits to Cusco Historic Center, Sacsayhuaman, Sacred Valley, and Ollantaytambo. Review each stage below to understand the daily highlights, travel sequence and practical details..

Soak up the extraordinary constructions of Sacsayhuaman, the temple of the sun, the most important temple in the Inca empire, and walk on the alleys of Cusco–a Unesco site

To carry out this tour as planned, we strongly recommend you arrive in Cusco between 8 AM and 11 AM, or you can even arrive in Cusco City a day before the tour’s beginning date.

Your Peru Summit Adventures private guide will be waiting for you at the airport of Cusco, upon your arrival, you will meet him and be transferred to your hotel in the historic center of Cusco, where you will have time to rest.

At 1 PM, our tour of the unmissable places of Cusco starts, we will come to your hotel to pick you up, we will then visit the temple of the sun Coricancha, a breathtaking place where the Inca used the finest architectural technique to make amazing temples, which were for their deities. 

Next, you will drive for about 15 minutes to reach Sacsayhuaman, another great Inca religious site, unlike Coricancha, Sacsayhuaman is located outside of Cusco and features otherworldly constructions; constructions made by massive limestone boulders that reach about 200 tons and 23 feet tall, these boulders fit perfectly each another, you will learn a lot about the ancient architectural methods, the history of each site from your private guide. 

After Sacsayhuaman, you will visit a small llama farm, a perfect place to learn about the South American camelids and get great snapshots. After the llama place, we will drive back to the city of Cusco where we will still walk on the typical alleyways before reaching our hotel.

Physical level Easy to Moderate
Walking distance Only Short Walks
Starting altitude 3400m/ 11'155 feet.
Highest altitude 3750m/ 12'303 feet.

Take in the picturesque towns, Inca ruins, Incan agricultural terraces, and enjoy a scenic train ride to Machu Picchu. 

At 7:00 AM, your Peru Summit Adventures guide will come to your hotel to pick you up, we will then drive to Maras Salt Mines, a main salt source, that has been used since the pre-Incan times, and today the locals still farm the salt by hands as the Incans used to do it. 

Our next place to explore is Moray with rounded shape terraces, which have different types of temperatures at each platform (terraces), the main function of the terraces was to adapt new plants or plants from hotter temperatures to cooler temperatures and vice versa such as potatoes, beans, corn, quinoa, passion fruits, etc., after Moray we will drive to Ollantaytambo an Incan City from the XV century, famous for its great temple of the sun whose 100 tons construction rocks were brought from 8 km/ 5 miles away to build a unique building on a hilltop. 

Later in the afternoon, we will take the train to Machu Picchu Town where we will have overnight at the cozy hotel. Your train leaves at 3:37 PM, your guide will assist you to the train station to take the right train, the train journey is for 1 hour and 40 minutes, upon your arrival at the train station of Machu Picchu Town (around 5:05 PM), someone from the hotel will be waiting for you at the station, you will then just walk about 5 – 10 minutes to the hotel. 

The journey on the train is unguided since the local train where the locals travel leaves 2 hours later but this is not a big deal because you will be assisted until the train station and assigned to the right carriage, upon your arrival in Machu Picchu Town a person from your hotel will be there to assist you to the hotel, onboard there are a couple of train crew who will gladly help you if you need anything.

Physical level Easy to Moderate
Walking distance Only Short Walks
Starting altitude 3400m/ 11'155 feet.
Highest altitude 3500m/ 11'483 feet.

A sublime moment at the Inca emperor’s palace with mind-bending vistas around. The bucket list is checked!

At 5:30 AM, pick up from your hotel by your guide, you will then head out to the bus station to take one of the earlier buses to Machu Picchu, the bus ride takes 25 minutes, once we arrive at Machu Picchu we will have plenty of time to take pictures, enjoy the views around, and learn about the ruins; the tour in the whole area will be for 3 hours. The tickets will be issued at the slot of 7 AM or 8 AM.

After a full exploration, we will take the bus back to Aguas Calientes Town where you will have time for lunch before taking the train back to Ollantaytambo. From Ollantaytambo train station, you will be transferred to your hotel in Cusco City (arriving at the hotel by 7 PM).

Physical level Easy to Moderate
Walking distance Only Short Walks
Starting altitude 2040m/ 6'693 feet
Highest altitude 2400m/ 7'874 feet
Weather Unpredictable

A short challenging hike to discover the paled colors of the Rainbow Mountain and soak up the striking highland views of Cusco.

If you are NOT interested in Rainbow Mountain, a half-day tour to Pisac ruins in Sacred Valley will be arranged and the same afternoon will be dropped off at the airport of Cusco for your flight to Lima. If so, please let us know at the moment of tour inquiry.

At 4:00 AM, our guide will pick you up from your hotel (we start early to beat the crowds at Rainbow Mountain, otherwise, you are in the middle of 800-1000 people jostling for pictures), we will then drive for about 3 hours to get to the trailhead (4,450m/ 14,596ft), en route we will stop for. breakfast at a local restaurant; upon our arrival at the trailhead, we will start hiking uphill for 2 hours, we will take our time along the trail as we enjoy the beautiful views of the snow capped mountains, upon our arrival at the Rainbow Mountain, we will spend about 30 – 45 minutes to enjoy the unique views.

Rainbow Mountain is located at 5,035 meters above sea level (16,519 ft), this place is usually windy, sometimes in the morning could be foggy with light rain and light snow, thus, it’s very important to come prepared for this tour with proper warm clothes like down jacket, rain jackets, rain pants, gloves, warm hat, etc. You will see a list of essentials for this hike. 

After having enough time, we’ll return to the car parking, on this way back the trail is all downhill. We will have lunch at a local restaurant around 1:30 pm, after that, we will take our transportation back to Cusco.

At our arrival in Cusco City, we will drop you off at the airport of Cusco to take the flight to Lima the same evening, we strongly recommend booking the flights after 7:30 PM. Or you can spend another night in Cusco and fly to Lima the following morning and connect your flight home. if so, please let us know at the moment of tour booking to provide more information.

Note: You can rent horses to ride from the locals, there will be many of them along the trail to rent, the cost is between 60 PEN ($20) to 100 PEN ($35). This may help you to reach the mountain easily, however, the horses do not reach the mountain itself, they will drop you off about 30 to 40 minutes away from the Rainbow Mountain.

Food Breakfast & lunch in Rainbow Mountain
Physical level Moderate
Walking distance 8 km/ 4.97 miles
Hiking time 4 - 5 hours
Starting altitude 4,450m/ 14,596 feet
Highest altitude 5,035 m/ 16,519 feet
Weather Very unpredictable

Included & Not Included

A clear breakdown of the services covered by your tour and the personal or optional expenses.

Included on 4 Day Machu Picchu Tour Package from Cusco

  • All transfer service on a private Van with a professional driver.
  • Lunch and breakfast on Rainbow Mountain with option for vegetarians.
  • Entrance tickets to Cusco City Tour.
  • Entrance tickets to Sacred Valley.
  • Entrance tickets to Rainbow Mountain.
  • Entrance tickets to Machu Picchu.
  • Private tour Guide in English.
  • Oxygen tank for Rainbow Mountain.
  • Round trip train ticket on Vistadome Train (Glass Roof Train).
  • Round trip bus ticket in Machu Picchu
  • 3 nights hotel (3-star hotel, hotels might be upgraded upon your request).

Not Included on 4 Day Machu Picchu Tour Package from Cusco

  • Extra expenditure during the trek, such as: soda, alcoholic drinks, extra snacks, tickets for the hot Springs.
  • Meals (except for the Rainbow Mountain breakfast and lunch).
  • Tipping for guides, porters or muleteers, and other staff.
  • Travel Insurance and things of a personal nature – laundry and telephone calls, personal taxis, souvenirs etc.
  • Travel and health insurance (bring copies with you please), we highly recommend to get an insurance of trip cancellation, interruption; an insurance to protect your travel investment, Included with your pre-departure package, bring your travel insurance to cover trip cancellation, interruption, baggage loss and delay, emergency medical evacuation insurance and emergency medical expense insurance. Any unexpected situations occurred during the journey and which are beyond our control, including changes in scheduling trains or flights, delays, strikes, cancellations, missed connections, etc. it should be covered by the passenger as a whole. Also, if you for physical reasons of health cannot continue the trek or walk, and will need emergency evacuation then all charges incurred such as transportation, hotel, ambulance, doctors, medication, hospitalization, etc. will be at passenger’s expense.

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Our Reviews

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My wife and I just returned from a beautiful trip to Peru where we also hiked the Choquequirao with Peru Summit. I had been planning the trip for over a year together with Carlos and his patience, responsiveness and professionalism really impressed me and convinced me that I had made the right choice. The hike itself was run with the same attitude and attentiveness as the reservation process. We joined a possible group of 8 but eventually did the trek with just the two of us which made it even more special. The guide, cook and horsemen were all so knowledgeable and friendly and worked so hard to accommodate us. All we needed to do was hike! Our chef never made the same dish twice in 5 days and they helped us with all of our needs and flaws. One of our power banks broke during the trip and the one of the horsemen lent us his to recharge at night so that we could still take pictures and use our watches the final two days. A personal visit by Carlos to evaluate at the end of the trip was the icing on the cake. He made us feel very special. Peru Summit delivered above and beyond and created great memories for us. Thank you Carlos, Aureol, Luis, Victor & Juan. We'll be back!

We booked through Peru Summit for private tours to sacred valley, machu piccu and rainbow mountain. We had William as our guide and Juan as our driver. We all thoroughly enjoyed the trips. William is an excellent guide with so much knowledge to share, a great sense of humour and great fun to be around. We were well looked after at every stage and would highly recommend the company as well as William and Juan to make your Peru trip extra special and very hassle free!

I just returned from an 10-day trip to Peru with my wife and three adult kids, all through Peru Summit Adventures. When I started planning the trip 16 months ago, I looked at several tour companies, ultimately deciding that I wanted to support a local family-owned business rather than a larger international company. Founder/owner Carlos immediately impressed me with his responsiveness, attentiveness, and professionalism. He worked with me diligently to create an itinerary that addressed the group's divergent interests, answered each of my (many) questions patiently and thoroughly, and showed tremendous flexibility when the size and makeup of our group changed repeatedly due to family circumstances - even providing a partial refund when he was no longer required to. Still, being anxious by nature, I harbored some uncertainty until we landed in Lima about whether we had chosen the right company and how everything would go. But any doubts were immediately put to rest. Through two days in Lima (with guide Rodrigo and driver David) and seven days in Ollantaytambo and Cusco (with guide Percy and driver Mario), we encountered nothing but top-end service with absolutely delightful people who became temporary members of our family. We did the two-day Inca Trail trek to Machu Picchu, climbed Wayna Picchu and Rainbow Mountain, saw all the major archaeological sites, visited some weaving cooperatives, and got great restaurant and shopping recommendations. Percy even went out of his way to make sure that my son's and my birthdays were celebrated during the trip. And Carlos continued to demonstrate the type of personalized attention you will never receive from a larger tour company, messaging every day to see how we were doing, whether the accommodations were comfortable, etc., and even taking time to stop by our Cusco hotel on our last day to introduce himself, chat in person, and solicit any suggestions for how his company might improve (we had none). Seriously, if you're browsing to help you choose a Peru tour company, you can safely stop browsing right now and go with Peru Summit. This was a once-in-a-lifetime trip and I could not have chosen a better outfit to entrust it to.

We booked a day trip to Machu Picchu. Although once here we realised we could have pieced it altogether ourselves, it was so worth booking ahead for peace of mind. Everything was so efficiently sorted by Carlos. Hotel pick up ( bang on time - and hotel recommended for shortest walk) , arrival at coach queue bang on time and no queuing, fast entry to MP ( and critically at 6am- first in) and the best Circuit 2 . All this in the capable hands of our guide William who was excellent - and good company! We learnt so much and it was all at an excellent pace and sensitive to our interests and level of knowledge. We had perfect clear skies but I think that was just luck!

William with Peru Summit Adventures made our Peru trip unforgettable! We did a customized tour of various attractions around Cusco (Maras salt mines, Moray circular terraces, Ollantaytambo Inca site, etc.) and William was the BEST guide through it all. He was unbelievably knowledgeable about every site and so friendly — we felt so comfortable around him, which was important to us as a group of 3 women. William went out of the way to make sure our experience was perfect, constantly checking in on us throughout the tour and ensuring we were having a good time. 10/10 recommend Peru Summit Adventures and especially William!

This private tour of the Sacred Valley was definitely worthwhile! Our guide Wally and our driver Juan were kind, knowledgeable, attentive and very fun. We got to see all the best sites in the sacred valley and even had some bonus facts/stops, like eating the best empanadas in Pisac! The tour is adjustable based on your liking and timing really depends on how long you want to spend at each site. We stuck with the advice from our guide and had the best day - highly recommended!

This is going to be a long review, because Peru Summit Adventures deserves it. After speaking with several large international tour companies, we ultimately decided to work with a local Peru-based company, Peru Summit Adventures—and it was one of the best decisions we made for this trip. From our very first conversations, Carlos spent a tremendous amount of time listening to what we wanted from our 2.5 weeks in Peru: a private, high-end trip with wonderful hotels and guides, plenty of history and culture, some adventure, and experiences that felt personal rather than cookie-cutter. He offered thoughtful suggestions we hadn’t considered and ultimately created an exceptional itinerary for the two of us. Of course we visited Cusco and Machu Picchu, but Carlos also encouraged us to experience Arequipa, Colca Canyon and Lake Titicaca, which ended up giving us some of our most memorable days in Peru. He paired the itinerary with beautiful hotels, outstanding private guides and drivers, and seamless logistics from beginning to end. What really distinguishes Peru Summit Adventures, though, is how personal the experience feels. Carlos didn’t simply plan our trip and hand us off once we arrived. He stayed in touch with us throughout the journey, checking in and personally monitoring things as we made our way across the country. We always felt like someone was looking out for us. He also arranged experiences we never would have found on our own. One of our favorites was a private day in the mountains outside Cusco accompanied by wonderfully tame and friendly alpacas and llamas—exactly the sort of unique, memorable experience we had hoped to find in Peru. We also discovered just how valuable it was to have Carlos in our corner when weather caused our flight to Arequipa to be cancelled. While we were stuck at the airport trying to figure out what to do, Carlos was in constant contact with us on WhatsApp, working on solutions and ultimately helping get us onto another airline and flight that allowed us to keep the rest of our itinerary on track. He was responsive, reassuring and genuinely sympathetic to how frustrating the situation was. That kind of hands-on, personal care is very difficult to imagine getting from a large international operator, and in that moment it meant an enormous amount to us. Every single guide Carlos selected for us was exceptional—warm, friendly, accommodating, easygoing and incredibly knowledgeable. They didn’t simply recite facts; they were wonderful storytellers who helped us understand Peru’s history, culture and people. Our drivers were equally terrific, and we felt completely comfortable and well cared for throughout the trip. Carlos was also incredibly helpful before we ever arrived, giving us excellent advice about packing, altitude and how to prepare for the different environments we’d encounter along the way. For a smaller local operator, the level of service was extraordinary. In fact, the personal attention we received was one of the great advantages of traveling this way. We had all the comfort, organization and polish of a high-end private tour, but with the warmth and flexibility of working directly with people who live in and love Peru. I also loved knowing that our tourism dollars were going directly to a local Peruvian company rather than through a large overseas operator. And somehow, despite the incredibly high level of service, we also felt that we received excellent value for the quality of the trip Carlos created for us. Most importantly, this wasn’t simply a well-planned vacation. We fell in love with Peru, and so much of that was because of the people and experiences Carlos brought into our journey. We came home with memories and stories that I know we’ll still be talking about many years from now. I recommend Peru Summit Adventures and Carlos without hesitation. If you’re looking for a beautifully planned, private trip through Peru with exceptional guides, thoughtful details, unique experiences and someone genuinely invested in making sure you are taken care of from the moment you arrive until the moment you leave, book with them with confidence. Peru Summit Adventures gets my absolute highest recommendation. Five stars doesn’t really feel like enough.

这次秘鲁之旅真的多亏了 Peru Summit Adventures。不巧我太太在行程中受了伤,原定的多日徒步只能取消。当时我们挺沮丧的,但老板 Carlos 和团队反应非常快,不仅一直在鼓励我们,还迅速帮我们改了轻松的替代行程。Carlos 甚至特地跑来酒店看望我太太,让我们非常感动。在他们的周到照顾下,我们最终顺利登上了马丘比丘,圆了心愿!如果去秘鲁,找他们绝对靠谱。再次谢谢 Carlos 和团队! I cannot thank Peru Summit Adventures enough. My wife unfortunately injured her foot, so we had to cancel our multi-day trek. We were pretty stressed, but Carlos (the owner) and his team were so quick to help. They came up with an alternative plan right away, and Carlos even came to our hotel in person to check on her. Thanks to their quick support, we still got to see Machu Picchu safely! If you are planning a trip to Peru, I highly recommend them. Thank you again, Carlos!

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Here’s, Why You Should Book With Us!

Making a choice of your right travel company/ tour operator is the most important decision you will make as you make your plans for a long-anticipated dreamed adventure. At first glance, some companies may seem cheaper. However, when you research a little deeper, you will see why traveling with Peru Summit Adventures assures that you will have the most memorable travel experience possible. In fact, we guarantee it, our TripAdvisor reviews say that.

Making genuine and sustainable itineraries often translate to real costs, with a host of responsible travel practices that underpin our prices, here are the reasons why you should go with us!

Could you imagine trying to hike silently along an isolated trail, carefully not disturbing shy wildlife, with 10 or 20 other travelers? Or walking on a remote area to explore the pristine wilderness with dozens of other tourists at your side? We know meaningful nature encounters must be undertaken in small groups. That’s why our trips come with an average of just four travelers, by far the smallest groups in the tourism industry across the country. This not only guarantees you more personal close-up wildlife experience, but a less-impact presence on the earth’s brittle natural places we love.

When you plan a bucket-list journey to Peru, the last thing you want is an operator canceling due to low numbers. At Peru Summit Adventures, we guarantee that once you book your departure date, your adventure is 100% confirmed. You can book your flights and plan your vacation with complete peace of mind.

Responsible tourism is at the core of everything we do. We provide our porters, wranglers, and support crew with fair wages, comprehensive insurance, warm sleeping quarters, and nutritious meals. Moreover, our expeditions feature high-end 4-season mountain tents, ergonomic trekking pads, and gourmet regional meals prepared fresh daily.
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Traveling with us means making a positive difference for the environment. We incorporate responsible and eco-friendly practices into our trips to help protect and preserve fragile ecosystems for future generations, while respecting the integrity of the natural environment through a sustainable and ethical approach to tourism.

We believe that creating genuine and sustainable travel experiences comes with real costs. Responsible tourism requires thoughtful practices at every stage of our operations—from reducing our environmental impact and protecting natural areas to supporting local communities and the people who call these destinations home.

By choosing to travel with Peru Summit Adventures, you are helping us promote a more responsible and sustainable way of exploring Peru. Together, we can protect the incredible natural and cultural heritage of our country and help ensure that these extraordinary places remain for generations to come.

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Select Your Train to Machu Picchu

Expedition train journey through the Andes
Expedition Train

Comfortable, Practical & Scenic

The Expedition Train offers comfortable standard seating and wide windows for enjoying the Andean landscapes. It is a practical and pleasant way to travel between Ollantaytambo and Machu Picchu.

Comfortable Seats Standard reclining seats
Large Windows Panoramic route views
Luggage Up to 5 kg
Onboard Service Basic assistance

This train is included

Vistadome train journey to Machu Picchu
Vistadome Train

Panoramic Windows & Andean Views

The Vistadome Train adds wider panoramic windows, a brighter cabin and a more immersive view of the valley for travelers seeking extra scenery and comfort.

Panoramic Views Expanded windows
Photo Friendly Better natural light
Snack Service Light refreshments
Luggage Up to 5 kg

Available as an upgrade

Vistadome Observatory premium journey
Vistadome Observatory Train

Premium Scenery & Observatory Car

The Vistadome Observatory combines panoramic windows with access to an observatory-style car, offering extra space and a memorable view throughout the route.

Observatory Car Open-view experience
Premium Views Designed for the route
Andean Ambience Enhanced experience
Onboard Service Attentive assistance

Premium upgrade available

Machu Picchu landscape for the Belmond Hiram Bingham luxury journey
Belmond Hiram Bingham

Luxury Rail Journey to Machu Picchu

The Belmond Hiram Bingham train offers an exclusive journey to Machu Picchu with elegant carriages, gourmet cuisine, live music and attentive onboard service along the scenic Sacred Valley route.

Gourmet Dining Refined onboard cuisine
Bar & Observation Scenic social spaces
Live Music Entertainment onboard
Personalized Service Dedicated attention

Available as a luxury upgrade

Expedition Train Comfortable service included
Vistadome Train Panoramic comfort upgrade
Vistadome Observatory Premium scenic experience
Belmond Hiram Bingham Luxury rail experience

Trip Leaders

The perfect custom-made private tours, adventure tours, or expeditions don’t just happen. It takes a team of talented, knowledgeable, passionate, and experienced professionals to bring it all together and possible. Our team of Peru Summit Adventures Leaders is comprised of local trip veterans, seasoned tour veterans with rich backgrounds on history, archaeology, culture, cuisine, geology, biology, and more.

With the highest staff-to-guest ratio in the travel industry, our Trip Leaders safely deliver your trip-of-a-lifetime to maximize your Peru journeys and adventures every step of the way. Our Tour/Trek Leaders have worked extensively in the Peru isolated mountains, archaeological sites, hiking the Inca Trail (at least 150 times), Amazon jungle, and being at Machu Picchu for over 400 times at least, this guarantees your trip a unique and memorable experience.

Carlos - Lead Expedition Specialist 15+ Years

Carlos

Lead Expedition Specialist
400+ Expeditions EN / ES / QU

High-altitude expedition leader passionate about Andean astronomy, trail safety, and geology.

WFR Responder DIRCETUR Guide
Ronald - Senior Alpine Trek Leader 12+ Years

Ronald

Senior Alpine Trek Leader
250+ Treks EN / ES / QU

Alpine specialist recognized for steady acclimatization pacing and high-mountain expertise.

WFR Responder Alpine Safety
Edwin - Archaeology & Cultural Guide 10+ Years

Edwin

Archaeology & Cultural Guide
300+ Routes EN / ES / QU

Historian and archaeologist bringing Inca architecture, sacred cosmology, and living culture to life.

Archaeologist DIRCETUR Guide
Maritza - Eco-Trekking & Community Guide 9+ Years

Maritza

Eco-Trekking & Community Guide
200+ Expeditions EN / ES / QU

Conservationist dedicated to indigenous community partnerships and authentic cultural exchanges.

WFR Certified Eco Steward

WHATS THE TRIP LIKE & FAQ'S

Average daytime temperatures in and around Cusco generally range from 55º – 75º F with evenings cooling down into the 40º and 50º. Much of this itinerary takes place in the mountains, where weather can change very quickly and evening temperatures regularly drop into the 30º and 40º. As our treks are planned during the “dry season”, days are typically clear and pleasant, with afternoon clouds occasionally building and leading to small amounts of rainfall, and morning temperatures usually range from 35º and 45º with some frost on the tents, and frosty plains in some locations. While April and November departures may experience slightly higher amounts of rainfall, all-day rain is unusual. We will be hiking over multiple mountain passes which are over 14,104 ft, so should you be prepared for unpredictable mountain weather.

This tour is subject to the available Machu Picchu tickets at the moment of booking. By default, the tour includes Circuit 2 with Circuit 3 + 1 as an alternate. Either with circuit 2 or 1+3, you will still have the best experience in Machu Picchu.

This tour is rated as “moderate”, which is mainly suitable for everyone. Also, this 4-day tour package from Cusco is curated to acclimate gradually to avoid altitude sickness.

Absolutely! The Machu Picchu tickets usually sell out 4 months in advance; that’s why we strongly recommend booking this tour 5 months in advance at least to secure the best available tickets for Machu Picchu.

This tour is mainly arranged in private, and if 2 groups coincide, it will be arranged as a semi-private tour.

Yes, the hotels are included in this 4-day tour package. It includes 3-star hotels.

Yes, the tour includes the Rainbow Mountain. You will visit it on day 4.

Yes, the 4-day Tour package from Cusco includes round-trip train tickets on the Vistadome Train (first-class train).

Absolutely, as with all of our tours, this tour is completely customizable, so you can add on or take down any activities to make it uniquely yours.

Absolutely, it is suitable for families with some hiking experience. However, toddlers and older people may not find this tour suitable due to the high altitude in the Rainbow Mountain.

The 3 day tour does not include the Rainbow Mountain, while the 4 day tour includes the Rainbow Mountain; that’s the main difference.

Extend Your Experience

Make more of your time in Peru with optional experiences you can add to your journey. Compare the duration and starting price, then choose what best fits your interests and travel plans.

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What to Bring

4 Day Machu Picchu Tour Package from Cusco Packing List: We want to make your trip unforgettable, so here we provide you with information on everything you should bring for your 4 Day Machu Picchu Tour Package from Cusco.

  • Original passport and some copies.
  • Travel insurance (and some copies)
  • Daypack to carry your personal items.
  • Hands sanitizer.
  • Camera, charger, and memory card.
  • Deet or mosquito repellent (recommendable 30% deet).
  • Rain gear (especially if traveling in the wet season, from October to March).
  • Comfortable clothes for sun and cold.
  • Comfortable shoes.
  • Sunblock and sunglasses.
  • Sun hat.
  • Water bottle or canteen (any reusable bottle).
  • American dollars and Peruvian soles in cash.
  • Credit or debit card.
  • Personal first-aid kit (should contain lip salve, Diamox (Acetozolamide), Anti-inflammatory tablets (e.g. Ibuprofen), Aspirin, Band Aids, anti-histamine, Imodium or similar tablets for mild cases of diarrhea, re-hydration powder, extra prescription drugs you may take).

LODGING AND CAMPING

Camping Equipment: Great gear is a key part of every great journey, so we’ve made our gear warehouse featuring top-performing brands like Black Diamond, Patagonia, North Face Summit Series, Therma Rest, Marmot, Leki, this is a fantastic collection of our outdoor gear, accessories, which are offered in all trekking adventures, expeditions, and Peru Summit Adventures Logo items.

In all hikes, you’ll enjoy Pro 4-season tents in Black Diamond and North Face with Pro Sleeping pads in Therma-Rest and pillows, tents are roomy and cozy designed for 3 people but used only for 2 guests.

Lodging day 1 for 4 Day Machu Picchu Tour
Sacred Valley Boutique Lodge
Altitude 2,870 m (9,416 ft)
Weather Sunny & Mild, 18°C
Activity Valley Hike & Culture
Setting Riverside Garden Lodge
Lodging day 2 for 4 Day Machu Picchu Tour
High Mountain 4-Season Glamping Tent
Altitude 4,200 m (13,780 ft)
Weather Crisp & Clear, 8°C
Activity Alpine Trek & Stargazing
Setting Glacial Valley Campsite
Lodging day 3 for 4 Day Machu Picchu Tour
Andean Scenic Wilderness Camp
Altitude 4,650 m (15,255 ft)
Weather Cold Alpine, 4°C
Activity High Pass Photography
Setting Remote Mountain Wilderness
Lodging day 4 for 4 Day Machu Picchu Tour
Machu Picchu Pueblo Selected Hotel
Altitude 2,040 m (6,692 ft)
Weather Subtropical, 22°C
Activity Machu Picchu Guided Tour
Setting Cloud Forest Town Hotel

Hotels

Tierra Viva Miraflores Centro

Tierra Viva Miraflores Centro

Miraflores, Lima, Peru

Tierra Viva Miraflores Centro is a 3-star city hotel in Miraflores, Lima, offering a central position one block from Kennedy Park, comfortable rooms and practical city access.

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Casa Andina Premium Miraflores

Casa Andina Premium Miraflores

Miraflores, Lima, Peru

Casa Andina Premium Miraflores is a 5-star premium hotel in Miraflores, Lima, offering contemporary Peruvian art, refined common areas and easy access to the Miraflores waterfront.

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AC Hotel Lima Miraflores

AC Hotel Lima Miraflores

Miraflores, Lima, Peru

AC Hotel Lima Miraflores is a 4-star design hotel in Miraflores, Lima, offering modern interiors and a Pacific-facing location beside Larcomar and the coastal promenade.

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Hotel B Lima

Hotel B Lima

Barranco, Lima, Peru

Hotel B Lima is a 5-star luxury boutique hotel in Barranco, Lima, offering a restored Belle Époque mansion, curated art and an intimate setting in Lima’s creative district.

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Miraflores Park, A Belmond Hotel, Lima

Miraflores Park, A Belmond Hotel, Lima

Miraflores, Lima, Peru

Miraflores Park, A Belmond Hotel, Lima is a 5-star luxury hotel in Miraflores, Lima, offering Pacific Ocean views, a rooftop pool and polished Belmond service near the malecón.

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