RAINBOW MOUNTAIN AND MACHUPICCHU – THE WONDERS OF CUSCO

5D/4N

Price

From $ 945

Let yourself be impressed with the most beautiful wonders of Cusco, the most photographed, postcard-worthy while enjoying the culture and magic of the place. Travel deep into the Andes and feel the adrenaline of this adventure. It won’t be difficult to fall in love with the beauty of the landscapes found in the heart of Peru.

Tour Location

Rainbow Mountain and Machupicchu

Type of Tour

Rainbow Mountain

Duration

5D/4N

Difficulty

Easy

Trip Details

DAY 1: CUSCO ARRIVAL AND CITY TOUR

You will be welcome at the airport by one of our representatives and will be taken to your confirmed hotel in Cusco. You will have some time to acclimatize to the altitude as Cusco is above 11,000 ft.

In the afternoon, your designated tour guide, will take you to explore some of the best archeological sites of the City, including Cusco’s Cathedral (exterior), Main Square, The Temple of the Sun ( Qoriqancha), Sacsayhuaman among others. At the end, you will return to your hotel. Enjoy a nice dinner with a local cuisine, look for local live music or explore the cobblestone streets of Cusco by your own the rest of the evening.

DAY 2: SACRED VALLEY

Get to know one of the most beautiful places in the Peruvian Andes, The Sacred Valley. In addition to its beautiful views, you will know why it was a very important place for the Inca civilization. Inca buildings, ancestral canals, megalithic constructions will be part of this magical adventure. The tour starts visiting the town of Chinchero with incredible views of the Vilcabamba mountain range. Then, you will visit the salt mines of Maras with its more than 3,000 wells. Later, you will visit Moray, considered by some scholars as an agricultural experimentation center. At the end of the tour, you will visit the town of Ollantaytambo, considered one of the most beautiful towns to visit, there, you can explore its archaeological park with its megalithic constructions.

DAY 3: MACHUPICCHU

After breakfast, you will board a train to Machupicchu, The lost city of the Inkas. The train journey from Ollantaytambo to Aguas Calientes is a scenic delight. The train winds its way through the breathtaking Urubamba Valley, passing by lush green mountains, meandering rivers, and Inca buildings. Once in Aguas Calientes, your designated tour guide will meet you and take you on a 30 minutes ride up to the citadel.

You will explore the most important sites of this wonder of the world, including the Sun temple, the room of the 3 windows, the room of the mirrors, among others. At the end of your visit, you will return to Aguas Calientes to choose from a variety of options a good place to have lunch. At the end of the afternoon you will take the train back to Ollantaytambo where you will be transferred to your hotel in Cusco.

DAY 4: RAINBOW MOUNTAIN

Get ready to enjoy one of the most impressive tours in Cusco deep in the Peruvian Andes. Both the transportation and the hike to the top are full of beautiful wildlife views.

You will be picked up early in the morning from your hotel and driven to the village of Cusipata where you will enjoy a buffet breakfast. Once you arrive at the start point of the hike you can decide whether to hike up or ride a horse (optional). Once at the top you can enjoy the colorful view of this mountain in the form of striations, product of the different mineral sediments that give it a rainbow view.

You will be able to take the best pictures of this magical place. Then, you will return to the place of departure to start your trip back to Cusco, but not before enjoying a delicious buffet lunch.

DAY 5: DEPARTURE

After lunch at your hotel, Peruvian Ride will arrange a private transfer from your hotel to Cusco airport, where you will take a flight to your next destination.

 

Extend your staying in Peru by choosing from a range exciting Peru destinations

  • 3 nights in Cusco, 1 night in the Sacred Valley in Peru Hotels based on US standards
  • English-speaking tour guide
  • Ground transportation
  • Entrance fees
  • Breakfast
  • Trains: Ollantaytambo – Machu Picchu – Cusco (Vistadome Train for 5-star and 4-star packages / Expedition Train for 3-star & budget packages)
  • Air Tickets
  • Lunches and dinner (unless otherwise specified)
  • Airport taxes
  • Tips
  • Wear comfortable clothing, a hat, and sunscreen
  • Bring water and a camera
  • Adjust to the altitude for the first few days

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