Peru package
Sacred Valley & Machu Picchu Essential
7 days, from $1,650 per traveler
A clean, complete first trip to Peru: acclimatise in Cusco, take in the Sacred Valley at altitude, and reach Machu Picchu on the right circuit for the classic view. Everything between the airport and the citadel is arranged, so you spend your energy on the places, not the logistics.
Right for / not right for
Right for
- First-time visitors who want the iconic Machu Picchu view
- Travellers who want a complete trip handled end to end
- Couples and small groups on a focused one-week window
Not right for
- Trekkers set on hiking the Inca Trail (see our trek trips)
- Travellers wanting a fully private, comfort-plus trip
- Anyone with under a week on the ground
Sample itinerary
A starting shape, not a fixed plan. We tailor the days, pace, and hotels with you during planning.
- 1
Arrive in Cusco
Airport pickup and a gentle first day to acclimatise to the altitude.
- 2
Cusco and nearby ruins
An easy-paced day around the city and the closest Inca sites.
- 3
Sacred Valley
Down to a lower, kinder altitude for markets, terraces, and ruins.
- 4
To Aguas Calientes
Scenic train to the town below the citadel, ready for an early start.
- 5
Machu Picchu
Your guided visit on the confirmed circuit, with time for the classic view.
- 6
Return to Cusco
Train and transfer back, with a free evening in the city.
- 7
Departure
Transfer to the airport for your onward flight.
Machu Picchu access
Circuit 2 (Classic)
This trip is built around the classic Machu Picchu viewpoint. We confirm the exact circuit, route, and entry time with you during planning and arrange the entry through the official channel; nothing is left to chance at the gate.
Highland Adventures plans complete Peru trips around the right Machu Picchu access. We do not sell standalone tickets.
Where you stay
Comfortable, well-located hotels in Cusco, the Sacred Valley, and Aguas Calientes, chosen for location and reliability rather than a name on a brochure. Hotel level is easy to step up if you want more comfort.
What's included
Included
- All airport and inter-city transfers
- Machu Picchu entry on the confirmed circuit, arranged through official channels
- Train tickets to and from Aguas Calientes
- English-speaking guide for the guided days
- Hotels with daily breakfast
Not included
- International and domestic flights
- Lunches and dinners unless noted
- Travel insurance
- Tips and personal expenses
What changes the price
- Hotel level and room type
- Travel dates and high-season demand
- Group size (per-person cost drops with more travellers)
- Add-ons such as a mountain climb or private guiding
Straight talk
This is the essential version, not the deluxe one. It covers the trip properly without premium hotels or private guiding throughout. If you want those, the Private Comfort trip is the better fit, and we will say so.
Common questions
- Is Machu Picchu entry included?
- Yes. We arrange your entry on the confirmed circuit through the official channel as part of the trip. We do not sell entry tickets on their own.
- How much altitude will we feel?
- Cusco is high, so the first day is deliberately gentle and the Sacred Valley sits lower. We plan the pacing around acclimatising well.
- Can we upgrade the hotels?
- Yes, hotel level is one of the main things that changes the price. Tell us what you want and we will quote it.
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