Machu Picchu & Cusco in 4 Days
City tour on arrival, a full day through Chinchero, Moray and the Maras salt ponds, then the morning train and a guided walk through the citadel.
From, per personUS$774
Peru, from Cusco to Lake Titicaca.
A licensed Peruvian travel agency based in Puno, on the shore of Lake Titicaca, that runs Machu Picchu, the Sacred Valley, the treks and the lake we are named after, for travelers from the United States. Prices per person in US dollars, tickets and trains bought under your name, and a planner who answers in writing.
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Licensed Peruvian agencyDIRCETUR Puno No. 17-2022
Based in Puno, on Lake TiticacaMonday to Saturday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. (GMT-5)
Prices in US dollars, per personNo online checkout, no hidden fees
Tickets and trains in your nameMachu Picchu entry and seats confirmed in writing
The trips travelers book most
Real itineraries at the prices in our system, per person in a double room (shared tents on the treks). Each one includes the entrance tickets and a licensed English-speaking guide. Hotels, trains and transfers as listed day by day.
Peru in 10 Days: Lima, Nazca, Machu Picchu and the Andes
A 10-day Peru tour from Lima at an easier pace: Nazca, Machu Picchu by train, Rainbow Mountain, the South Valley and Humantay Lake. From US$1,720 per person.
From, per personUS$1,720
Machu Picchu by Train, 2 Days
Two days from Cusco: the morning Vistadome train, a night in Aguas Calientes and an unhurried guided Machu Picchu visit the next morning. From US$597 per person.
From, per personUS$597
Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu
Five days from the Humantay Lake side over the 15,190 ft Salkantay Pass, down through cloud forest and coffee farms to Aguas Calientes and a guided Machu Picchu visit. No trail permit needed.
From, per personUS$707
Cusco to Lake Titicaca in 5 Days, with an Andean Ceremony
Cusco, the Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu, then a night bus to Puno and two days on Lake Titicaca with a lakeshore water ceremony and a night with a family on Amantaní.
From, per personUS$917
Peru and Bolivia in 10 Days, from Machu Picchu to Uyuni
Ten days from Lima to the Uyuni salt flat: Machu Picchu by train, Lake Titicaca, the border at Kasani and La Paz, ending at Uyuni airport. From US$1,817 per person.
From, per personUS$1,817
Nine places, nine altitudes
Every trip we sell goes through these. Each page gives the altitude with its source, how you get there, the month we would pick and every package that includes it.
Machu Picchu
2,430 m (7,970 ft). Lower and warmer than Cusco, reached by train and a 25-minute bus. Tours from US$317.
Lake Titicaca
3,812 m (12,507 ft) on the Bolivian border. The Uros reed islands, Taquile and the Aymara shore from Puno.
Cusco
3,400 m (11,150 ft). The Inca capital, the base for everything, and the place to spend your first two nights.
Sacred Valley
2,870 m (9,416 ft). Pisac, Moray, the Maras salt ponds and the Ollantaytambo train station.
Rainbow Mountain
5,036 m (16,522 ft) at the viewpoint. A 3-hour drive and a 2-hour walk from day four in Cusco.
Humantay Lake
4,200 m (13,780 ft). A turquoise glacier lake 90 minutes above Soraypampa, day trip or Salkantay start.
Inca Trail
43 km (26 mi) in 4 days over the 4,215 m (13,829 ft) pass, on a permit that sells out months ahead.
Lima and the coast
Sea level. Where you land, plus Paracas, the Huacachina oasis and the Nazca Lines to the south.
Bolivia
Copacabana, Isla del Sol, La Paz and the Uyuni salt flats, by road from Puno on the 10 to 15 day routes.
Why book with a team in Puno
Three things we can prove, and one opinion.
A licensed agency, with the number on the page
DIRCETUR Puno No. 17-2022. Our legal name, tax ID and city appear on the Contact page and in the code of every page. You are booking with a Peruvian company that is accountable in Peru.
The price you see is the price in our system
Every package shows the per-person price from our database, and the tier you choose changes only the hotel. International flights are never included, and we say so on every page instead of hiding them in a bundle.
Tickets, trains and permits bought under your name
Machu Picchu entry, train seats and Inca Trail permits are issued by name and passport number. We buy them the day your deposit clears and send the confirmations, so nothing is left to a line at a ticket office.
We think the lake is the better second week
Our name comes from Lake Titicaca because we believe most first trips end too early. Machu Picchu is a site you look at. The lake is families you spend a day with. We build itineraries that reach both.
What travelers tell us
Reviews shown: Viajes Cusco Perú travelers (sample of public Tripadvisor reviews, read Sep 30, 2026).
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Reviews shown: Viajes Cusco Perú travelers (sample of public Tripadvisor reviews, read Sep 30, 2026).
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Claudia I.Sep 2026, with friends
Dream Come True
"Incredible experience!! Beautiful landscape and beautiful people. We were lucky to be guided by Vladimir, who with his lovely personality and amazing knowledge made this trip a great learning experience."
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Erika C.Jul 2026, solo traveler from Argentina
I recommend them, people!
"All the tours I did (Machu, Humantay Lake, Rainbow Mountain, Sacred Valley) were spectacular!!! From picking me up at the hotel (always punctual and attentive, notifying about everything!) to the guides I had who were also excellent."
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Martin Rogelio I.Jul 2026, Sullana, Peru, with family
Professionalism, trust, and human quality
"I came to this agency by recommendation and, after traveling with them on two occasions, I can say that it was an excellent decision. I must highlight the professionalism of the guides, who made every tour very interesting and safe."
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JkuoNov 2024, Cartago, Costa Rica
Recommended!
"I came to Travel Cusco for a recommendation and now I am the one who recommends them, they were spectacular at all times, they guided us and accompanied us in everything we wanted to do and have an incredible network that make your trip much easier."
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Miriam E.Jul 2024, solo traveler
My best experience in SOLO
"It has been an amazing, unforgettable experience, they were always available, they have become my family in Cusco, I am looking forward to return and repeat with them. I really didn't expect such a nice welcome."
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Alberto B.Sep 2026, as a couple
Vladimir made the difference
"If you are going to come to Peru. Ask for the best guide, Vladimir. He has knowledge of everything and explains it to you very clearly. Besides being very kind, he gives you the history of the Incas in detail."
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Tell us the shape of your trip
Pick what matters and a planner on our team replies in writing with a day-by-day proposal and a price per person. No fee, no obligation, no account to create.
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Read before you book
Guides written by the people who ride these trains and walk these trails every week: how Machu Picchu tickets work, what the Cusco altitude does to you, and where Lake Titicaca actually is.
Machu Picchu Tickets: How to Buy Them on the Official Site
Buy Machu Picchu tickets only on tuboleto.cultura.pe, the Ministerio de Cultura site. A foreign adult pays S/152 plus an S/11 SERNANP fee (as of February 2026). Pick a circuit, route and hourly slot, type each passport exactly, and book morning slots and Huayna Picchu once your dates are firm.
Cusco Altitude: How High It Is and How to Adjust
Cusco sits at about 3,400 m (11,150 ft), and the CDC treats flying straight in as a high-risk ascent. Expect a headache and short breath the first day. Sleep lower in the Sacred Valley first if you can, keep two days easy, skip alcohol, and ask your doctor about acetazolamide.
Lake Titicaca Facts: Where It Is, How High, What It Means
Lake Titicaca lies on the Peru and Bolivia border at 3,812 m (12,507 ft). It covers 8,372 km² (3,232 sq mi) and is up to 281 m (922 ft) deep. Puno is the main town on the Peruvian shore and Copacabana on the Bolivian shore.
Questions we answer every week
The short versions. The FAQ page and the guides have the long ones.
Are international flights included?
No. No package includes international flights or the Lima to Cusco flight. Prices cover what happens on the ground: hotels, trains, tickets, guides and transfers. We tell you which domestic flight to book and we meet it.
How do I book without an online checkout?
You ask for a quote, we confirm your dates in writing, you pay a 30 percent deposit by card through a payment link, and the balance is paid on arrival, by card or in cash. Every payment gets a receipt and a confirmed itinerary with hotel names and train times.
How many days do I need for Machu Picchu?
Four days from Cusco is the comfortable answer: two nights in the city for the altitude, a day through the Sacred Valley to the train, and Machu Picchu on the morning of day three. The day trip works in one day but runs 4 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Is the altitude a problem?
Cusco sits at 3,400 m (11,150 ft). Most people have a headache the first afternoon and feel normal by the second morning. Our itineraries keep day one light and put the high hikes from day three. Ask your doctor about altitude medication before you fly.
Are the tours private?
Most are shared, in small groups with one licensed guide and hotel pickup, which is what the published prices cover. Private tours are available on request and quoted per trip, the simplest from US$50, and we say in writing which service you booked.
Why Lake Titicaca in the name?
Because the lake is the part of southern Peru that most trips skip, and we think it is the better second week. The agency is based in Puno, on the shore of the lake, and runs Machu Picchu every day, but the routes we are proudest of continue to Puno and the lake.
Tell our planners your dates
Send the dates, who is traveling and what you want to see. You get a written itinerary and a price per person, with no fee and no obligation.