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7 days in Cusco, the Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu

A week for Cusco, the Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu? Give each part its own time and set aside the final day for your return journey.

What to expect

Treat seven days as an allocation, not a race: day 1 arrival without a fixed visit; day 2 Cusco; day 3 one valley visit; day 4 Ollantaytambo; day 5 travel to Machupicchu Pueblo; day 6 Machu Picchu; day 7 return travel. Shift the allocation when admission and transport require something different.

How it fits into a journey

Compare admission dates with outward and return transport first, then choose where to stay. Do not add a distant excursion to your return day. For a full spare day, extend the trip or leave out an earlier visit.

Practical answers

Does this week include a free buffer day?

No. Day 7 is for the return journey, not an extra excursion. If you want a whole day for delays or a longer stay, allow eight days or leave out an earlier visit.

Can I reverse the order?

Yes, if you reconsider admission, transport and accommodation together. Reversing the trip means replanning it, not simply reading the same schedule backwards.

Route step by step

Follow the stops and explore transport to the next place. Adapt the plan to your arrival, available connections and preferred pace.

  1. Cusco

    Leg
    Cusco → Pisac
    Transport
    Plan this transfer alongside the rest of your route.

  2. Pisac

    Leg
    Pisac → Ollantaytambo
    Transport
    Plan this transfer alongside the rest of your route.

  3. Ollantaytambo

    Leg
    Ollantaytambo → Aguas Calientes
    Transport
    Ollantaytambo to Aguas Calientes by trainAn option for planning; check the service for your travel date.

  4. Aguas Calientes

    Leg
    Aguas Calientes → Cusco
    Transport
    Plan this transfer alongside the rest of your route.

  5. Cusco

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