Machu Picchu Vacation Packages: 3, 5 and 7 Days from Cusco

Machu Picchu Packages Compared: 3, 5 and 7 Days

All three Machu Picchu tour packages include the train, the Machu Picchu bus, the entry ticket and a guided visit. The difference is how much time you get to adjust to the altitude and what else you see around Cusco.

What Is Included in Our Machu Picchu Vacation Packages

Many sites sell Machu Picchu all inclusive packages, but the term means different things. Here is exactly what our price covers and what it does not, so you can compare packages fairly.

• Hotels with daily breakfast (3 star; 4 star on the 7-day package for $1,910)
• Airport pickup and drop-off in Cusco
• Round trip tourist train between the Sacred Valley or Cusco and Aguas Calientes
• Round trip bus from Aguas Calientes to the Machu Picchu entrance
• Machu Picchu entry ticket
• Professional bilingual guide on every tour day
• All entrance fees listed in the itinerary
• First-aid kit and emergency oxygen

Machu Picchu Package Itineraries, Day by Day

Every itinerary includes a night in Aguas Calientes so you can enter Machu Picchu in the morning, when the light is soft and the site is calmer.

How Much Does a Machu Picchu Trip Cost from the USA?

The total Machu Picchu trip cost has three parts: your flight to Peru, the flight from Lima to Cusco, and the package on the ground. Flight prices change by season and city, so we do not quote them; check them for your own dates.

On the ground, our packages cost $479 for 3 days, $969 for 5 days and $1,290 for 7 days per person. Budget extra for lunches and dinners, tips, travel insurance and any add-ons such as Huayna Picchu.

Machu Picchu Packages With Airfare: Why Ours Start in Cusco

Some Machu Picchu vacation packages with airfare bundle flights from the US. Ours start at Cusco airport, which lets you use airline miles, pick your own US departure city and fly when fares are lowest.

Most US travelers fly into Lima, then take a short domestic flight to Cusco. Read our Lima to Machu Picchu guide for the options.

Machu Picchu Tickets, Circuits and Huayna Picchu

Machu Picchu entry tickets are timed and limited each day, and they sell out early from May to September. Your ticket is included in every package, so we book it together with your train and hotel. Bring the passport you used to book.

Huayna Picchu and Machu Picchu Mountain need their own tickets with even fewer spaces. Ask for them when you book if you want the extra climb.

Best Time to Book and Take a Machu Picchu Vacation

The dry season, May to September, has the clearest skies and the most visitors. April, October and November are quieter with some rain. January to March is the rainy season, and the Inca Trail closes in February, but Machu Picchu stays open.

Book 3 to 6 months ahead for June to August so tickets, trains and hotels are still available.

Machu Picchu Packages for Families, Couples and Solo Travelers

Group or Private Machu Picchu Package

Altitude: How Our Itineraries Help

Cusco sits at 3,400 m (11,150 ft), higher than Machu Picchu at 2,430 m (7,970 ft). The 5 and 7 day packages give you an easy first day in Cusco and lower nights in the Sacred Valley or Aguas Calientes before harder days such as Rainbow Mountain. See our Machu Picchu altitude guide for tips.

How to Book Your Machu Picchu Package

• Pick a package and travel dates
• Send your passport details for the Machu Picchu ticket and train
• Pay a 50% deposit to confirm
• We send your full itinerary and hotel list before you travel

Machu Picchu Vacation Packages, 3, 5 and 7 Days Reviews

• “We only had a few days in Peru, so the 3-day Machu Picchu package worked really well for us. Everything important was already organized and we didn’t have to waste time figuring out transport, tickets and guides on our own.”

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• “I liked having different trip lengths to choose from. We went with the 5-day itinerary and it felt like a good balance between seeing Machu Picchu and having enough time to enjoy Cusco properly.”

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• “This was our first visit to Peru and booking a Machu Picchu vacation package made the whole trip much easier. The schedule was clear, transfers were smooth and we always knew what was happening next.”

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• “My husband and I chose the 7-day option because we didn’t want to rush. That turned out to be the right decision. We had time to enjoy the main sights and still relax between travel days.”

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• “If you’re comparing Peru packages, I’d definitely look at how much time you actually have. The shorter option is great for a quick trip, while the longer Machu Picchu itinerary gives you a much more relaxed experience.”

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• “We booked this as a couple and really appreciated not having to plan every detail ourselves. The Machu Picchu trip package covered the main arrangements, which let us focus on enjoying the vacation instead of logistics.”

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• “The 5 day Machu Picchu tour was perfect for our schedule. It didn’t feel too short, but it also wasn’t so long that we had to rearrange the rest of our South America trip.”

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• “Our family wanted something simple and organized, and this worked well. Having a complete Peru vacation package meant fewer things to worry about, especially when traveling with different age groups.”

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• “We originally considered planning everything separately, but once we compared the time and effort involved, the package made more sense. The trip was smooth from start to finish and Machu Picchu was obviously the highlight.”

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