Luxury Machu Picchu Express - 6 Days

Your visit into the heart of the Sacred Valley begins with an early private pick-up from your hotel in Cusco. Your expert guide will accompany you on a scenic drive through the Andean highlands toward Pisac town. We will descend into the valley alongside the Urubamba River, arriving at the picturesque village of Pisac. Here, you’ll explore its vibrant artisan market, where Andean culture comes alive through its colorful textiles, hand-made ceramics, and silver jewelry encrusted with Andean cosmology symbols. Stroll through the bustling stalls, meet the local artisans, and perhaps pick up a unique souvenir infused with centuries-old craftsmanship.

Ollantaytambo: A Living Inca Town
Our next stop is Ollantaytambo, a fascinating town that still maintains its original Inca layout. Overlooking the town are the magnificent ruins of Ollantaytambo, once the royal estate of the Inca emperor Pachacuteq. Your guide will lead you to the Temple of the Sun, where enormous, perfectly-carved stone blocks showcase the genius of Inca engineering. Marvel at the terraces, water channels, and hidden pathways, learning how the Incas designed this site as both a fortress and a spiritual center. As we descend back into the town, you’ll witness living history in motion, as many locals continue to wear traditional Andean dress and maintain their ancestral customs. The town’s original Inca-built water channels still flow through the streets, providing a rare glimpse into the daily life of an Inca town that has survived the centuries.

Leaving behind Ollantaytambo, we will head to the Ccorcor Community. We will arrive just in time for a wonderful traditional lunch featuring local Andean flavors, prepared by the people of the community.
Nestled in the serene highlands of Chinchero, near the tranquil Piuray Lagoon, the Ramos T’ika Artisans Association offers a truly immersive and authentic luxury experience in the heart of the Sacred Valley. Located in the picturesque farming community of Umasbamba. The Ccorcor sector is home to families who have preserved their ancient traditions, reflected in their vibrant dances, exquisite gastronomy, sustainable agriculture, and, above all, their masterful textile art.

A Land of Agricultural Heritage
The Ccorcor sector is home to approximately 150 inhabitants, whose livelihoods are deeply connected to the land. The region’s fertile soils yield an array of Andean staples, including wheat, fava beans, olluco, and an astonishing 100+ varieties of native potatoes, each prized for its distinct flavor, texture, and culinary use. These crops have been cultivated for centuries using time-honored agricultural techniques, perfected over generations to adapt to the Andean high-altitude environment.

The Timeless Art of Andean Weaving
Over the past few years, artisanal textiles and experiential tourism have flourished in Ccorcor, allowing visitors an intimate glimpse into the living legacy of Andean craftsmanship. The talented women of the Ramos T’ika Association are expert weavers, working with finely spun alpaca and sheep wool, naturally dyed using botanical pigments sourced from local plants and minerals. Each textile is a masterpiece, created using ancestral techniques such as the backstrap loom and pedal loom, and adorned with intricate Andean iconography. These woven stories depict their history, traditions, and spiritual connection to the land.

A Private and Immersive Cultural Experience
For discerning travelers seeking a bespoke cultural experience, the community offers an exclusive opportunity to witness the entire weaving process firsthand. You’ll be welcomed by the artisans into their community and guided through the meticulous steps of textile-making—from hand-spinning and natural dyeing to the weaving itself. Engage with these master artisans as they reveal the meanings behind their designs, and try your hand at crafting your own piece, guided by their expert hands.

Beyond textiles, you’ll gain a deeper appreciation for the region’s agricultural heritage, learning about the sacred role of the potato in Andean culture and how traditional farming practices continue to sustain the community.
A Model of Sustainable and Cultural Tourism
More than just a visit, this unique experience is a journey into the soul of the Andes, where every interaction fosters a connection between heritage and sustainability. Ccorcor stands as a testament to how responsible tourism can empower local communities while preserving their cultural identity and enhancing their quality of life.

Return to Cusco
As the sun sets over the valley, we’ll begin our scenic journey back to Cusco, where you’ll be dropped off at your luxury hotel after a long day in the Sacred Valley. You will now have a much deeper understanding of the Sacred Valley’s fascinating cultural heritage and enduring Inca way of life.

After a hearty breakfast at your hotel, our team will take you on the alf an hur ourney to the Poroy Train station. This is where the luxury Hiram Bingham train departs from. Have you ever dreamed of traveling through the Peruvian Andes on a train modeled on the Pullman cars of the 1920s? The Hiram Bingham train not only makes this possible, it turns an already magical journey into an unforgettable experience. The train includes a personalized service that takes care of every last detail on your trip, this luxury train will take you along the scenic riverbanks of the Vilcanota River on your way to Aguas Calientes (Machu Picchu Pueblo).
On board you will be served a gourmet lunch in the dining car of the train. Enjoy the ultimate in exquisite services including live Andean music and traditional costumes and dances, cocktails in the bar carriage, all accompanied by extraordinary mountain views from the observatory car. The ultimate luxurious journey to the Inca citadel!  After this unique train ride with impressive creature comforts, you will arrive at Machu Picchu Pueblo, also called Aguas Calientes. Here, you will board a chartered bus to take you to the Machu Picchu entrance. Your luggage will be taken to your hotel in Aguas Calientes so that you don´t have to carry too much and can concentrate on your amazing visit to the Inca city. At the Machu Picchu entrance gate, your professional Valencia Travel guide will be waiting to take on an exploration of the archaeological site of the magnificent Machu Picchu. This will take approximately 2 hours. They will take you to all the most famous and most spectacular parts of the extensive archaeological complex. These include the House of the Guardian, Intihuatana, Temple of the Sun, Sacred Plaza and other key locations inside Machu Picchu. And as we wander around this impressive citadel, we can appreciate spectacular views across the agriculture terraces of Machu Picchu and across to the surrounding mountains and plunging gorges, we have the best guides to give you the most unique experience looking hard to visit the places and having the most spectacular history to will take you to relive the time of the Incas in this unique place.

After our private tour, we will then take the bus back down to Aguas Calientes and your guide will take you to the doors of the InkaTerra Machu Pueblo Hotel.
Once you are in your luxury hotel, you will have time to refresh before your dinner at the hotel, overlooking the gushing Urubamba river below.

Wake up fully refreshed and enjoy breakfast in your stunning hotel. You have the morning to spend at your leisure, either enjoying the comforts of your hotel or exploring Machu Picchu for a second time to visit the increíble sights you didn´t see yesterday!
Depending on the weather, and the time of year, you can enjoy the sunrise over the ruins and watch the mist rise over this mountain top citadel at dawn. If you are feeling adventurous, you can also climb Huayna Picchu Mountain or Machu Picchu Mountain.
You have lunch included at the incredible Sanctuary Lodge, which is the only hotel at the archaeological site. If you decide not to revisit the ruins, then we will arrange a gourmet lunch in Aguas Calientes town. At around 3 pm, depending on the train time, we will head to the train station to take the Vistadome Observatory train to Ollantytambo in the Sacred Valley. This journey is around 2 hours. Once more you can take in the magnificent mountain vistas of the surrounding valley. On arrival to Ollantaytambo, your Valencia Travel guide will be waiting to escort you to your private car for your 2 hour journey to Cusco. You will be returning to The Palacio del Inca in Cusco where you may relax for the evening after your incredible Machu Picchu luxury adventure.

Today will be a day that remains permanently etched in your mind. We begin our experience by picking you up from the hotel around 5 am. We will drive out to the trailhead to begin our spectacular trek to the magnificent Rainbow Mountain of Peru. We will drive in our private car for around four hours, passing through impressive Andean scenery throughout the South Valley. On arrival at the trailhead at Cusipata, found at 3,310 m (10,859 ft). above sea level. Our private chef will prepare a delicious gourmet breakfast. This will allow us to charge our energy levels as we need to hike an uphill trail that will take us to the magnificent natural wonder of Rainbow Mountain.

From here, we’ll set off on our trek, following a pretty stream, observing herds of alpacas and llamas as they graze on the surrounding hillsides. We will be accompanied for the majority of the route by the sacred Ausangate Mountain, who will protect us all along the trail. As we continue, we will pass through the occasional Andean village where the ancient traditions are still very much alive.

Heading on, we will pass by the remote potato fields of this rugged region, and we may also have the opportunity to see some local Andean wildlife, such as “Vizcachas” from the chinchilla family. These charming Andean rodents have the densest fur of any land mammal! We can also keep an eye out for vicuñas, one of the two wild South American camelids that live in the high altiplano areas of the Andes (the other being the guanaco). If you feel tired and do not have the strength to continue, you have the option to use one of our horses to up the mountain and conquer it.

As we near our destination, we will begin to see many red mountains. And after trekking for a total of about 2 hours, we’ll finally reach the highlight of the hike: VINICUNCA, the spectacular Rainbow Mountain. Here, at a literally breathtaking 5,020 m (16,466 ft) above sea level, we’ll start exploring the area, which is in fact a series of colored mountains, not just one. We’ll hike up to the top of Rainbow Mountain, where we can spend about 30 minutes, allowing plenty of time to enjoy the view and take the classic photos.

Once we have had time to appreciate all the magnificent sights, we’ll set off on the return trek back to the trailhead.  By the time we arrive back at the trailhead, our chef will have prepared us a well-earned exquisite lunch.  Our private transport will be waiting to take us on the return journey back to Cusco, again taking about four hours. We should arrive in Cusco between 5 and 6 pm, at which point we will drop you off at your hotel. As you contemplate the remarkable memories of the mesmerizing Rainbow Mountain still fresh in your mind.

Total trekking distance:  7 km (3-4 hours approx). 
Highest altitude: 5,100 m (16,732 ft).
Lowest Altitude: 3,310 m (10,860 ft).

Returning back home is often the worst part of any private Peru vacation. However, at Valencia Travel, we’ll do our best to make it as smooth and hassle-free as possible. We will collect you from your exquisite Cusco hotel to take you to the Cusco airport for your return flight to Lima (1 hour) and then for your onward journey home.

We hope you have enjoyed an truly wonderful journey with us to explore the magnificent Machu Picchu, Rainbow Mountain and the Cusco region, with the ultimate in comfort, luxury and style.