Inari Essential · Cusco & Machu Picchu tours
Machu Picchu, the Sacred Valley and Cusco, the essential way.
The three classic tours every trip to Peru deserves: Machu Picchu in one day, five treasures of the Sacred Valley and the Inca heart of Cusco. Certified local guides, hotel pick-up and every ticket and transfer arranged for you.
3
classic tours
From $45
per person
Hotel
pick-up included
Why Inari Essential
The great classics of Peru, without the logistics.
Inari Essential brings together the must-see destinations of the Cusco region in carefully planned day tours. We take care of trains, buses, tickets, transfers and timing, so you can focus on the places themselves, from the first hotel pick-up to your return.
Impeccable logistics
Trains, buses, tickets and transfers organized from start to finish, with no surprises.
Certified local guides
Guides born in Cusco who share the history, legends and living traditions of each site.
Hotel pick-up
Pick-up from your hotel in Cusco's historic center and support throughout the day.
The essentials
Choose your Inari Essential tour.
Full day · Wonder of the world
01 · Inari Essential
Machu Picchu 1-Day Tour from Cusco
Travel by train along the Urubamba River to Aguas Calientes, ride up to the Inca citadel and explore Machu Picchu with a certified local guide. Train, bus, entrance ticket and transfers are arranged for you, and you are back in Cusco the same night.
Schedule
4:00 AM – 8:30 PM
Train
Expedition or Voyager
Ticket
Circuit 2
Return
Same day to Cusco
From
300 USD
per person
Full day · 5 destinations
02 · Inari Essential
1-Day Sacred Valley Tour
Discover Chinchero and its alpaca-wool weavers, the circular Inca terraces of Moray, the Maras salt mines, the Temple of the Sun in Ollantaytambo and the cliffside tombs and market of Písac, with a buffet lunch of Andean cuisine in Urubamba.
Schedule
6:30 AM – 7:30 PM
Stops
5 Sacred Valley sites
Lunch
Andean buffet in Urubamba
Transport
Tourist minivan
From
60 USD
per person
Half day · Inca Cusco
03 · Inari Essential
Half-Day Cusco City Tour
Start at the Qoricancha, the most sacred temple of the Incas, then head up to the giant walls of Sacsayhuamán, the carved rock of Q'enqo, the red fortress of Puka Pukara and the Inca fountains of Tambomachay. Ideal for your first day while you acclimatize.
Shift
Morning or afternoon
Duration
Approx. 5.5 hours
Sites
5 historic sites
Included
Tourist ticket & guide
From
45 USD
per person
Plan your days
Which tour fits your trip?
01
First day in Cusco
Explore the Inca capital at an easy pace while you get used to the altitude.
City Tour →
02
Culture & landscapes
Weavers, terraces, salt pools and Inca towns in a single day.
Sacred Valley →
03
The bucket-list day
See the wonder of the world and sleep back in Cusco.
Machu Picchu →
FAQs
Questions about Inari Essential.
In which order should I do the tours?
We recommend starting with the Cusco City Tour to acclimatize, then the Sacred Valley, and leaving Machu Picchu for the end of your stay, when your body is already used to the altitude.
Can I visit Machu Picchu in a single day from Cusco?
Yes. Our 1-Day Machu Picchu Tour leaves Cusco before dawn and returns the same night, with train, bus, entrance ticket and transfers already arranged.
How far in advance should I book Machu Picchu?
As early as possible. Train seats and entrance tickets are limited and subject to availability, especially from May to September.
Is hotel pick-up included?
Yes, all Inari Essential tours include pick-up from hotels in Cusco's historic center.
Do you offer private tours or other dates?
Yes. Write to us on WhatsApp at +51 951 795 967 with your dates and group size, and we will prepare a private option for you.
Tailor-made
Combine the classics in one well-planned trip.
Tell us your dates and how many days you have in Cusco, and we will organize Machu Picchu, the Sacred Valley and the city in the right order, mixed with Inari Select experiences if you like.