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Package Rainbow mountain Machu Picchu 2024

This program is perfect for those who want both the ancient Inca history and outdoor adventure! Explore Cusco, visit the most important places in the Sacred Valley, the famous Machu Picchu and the spectacular Rainbow Mountain!

You will start in the Imperial City, discover what made Cusco the center of the Inca Empire! In the Sacred Valley you will visit the extensive archeological area in Pisac, typical market and Ollantaytambo, on your way to Machu Picchu. Get up early to be among the first to see the sunrise over Machu Picchu, then travel back to Cusco that same day. The hike up Rainbow Mountain will be unlike anything you have ever seen and is certainly quite different from the climate of the Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu!

DIFFICULTY

Moderate, there are light walks to visit tourist sites.

GUARANTEED SERVICE

We will fulfill everything we offered you, there is nothing hidden, no surprises.

DURATION

5 days 4 nights
Valid for all year, except holidays.

BILINGUAL GUIDED

All guided tours in Spanish and English. Groups could be mixed.

SPECIAL OFFER

From $ 510

Program details 5 days 4 nights

Day 01: Flight Lima to Cusco. Arrival in Cusco and transfer to the hotel + Cusco city tour.

You will flight from Lima to Cusco. Arrival in Cusco city and transfer to your hotel, where the rest of the morning is free time to rest and to acclimatize to the altitude.
At 13:00 Hrs. We will pick you up from your hotel with direction to first point of visit, where we will know the imposing Cathedral of Cusco. Later, we will pass to know the Sun Temple or Qoricancha; place that keeps a syncretism among Inca culture and the compulsory impost of colonial times. Currently, this temple of the Sun, it is known as Santo Domingo temple.
Finishing this visit of religious sites with Inca vestiges, we will pass to known the four ruins circuit; that is located to 20 minutes of Cusco city, where we will see the archaeological and majestic places of: Sacsayhuaman, Q’enqo, Puca Pucara and Tambomachay. Ending up our tour at 18:00 hrs.

Day 02: Sacred Valley of the Incas + train to Aguas Calientes. Overnight.

At 08:00am. we will pick you up from your hotel for begin the tour to Sacred Valley. Crossing by beautiful viewpoints and make the stop in our first destiny, that is the Sacred Valley viewpoint. From here, we will have the pleasure of witnessing the snowcapped mountains of Chicon, Veronica, and Pumawanca, also, we will have an extensive view of whole Sacred Valley of the Incas.
Then, we will visit the archaeological place of Pisaq and then the famous Pisac Market after this visit will take the bus to Ollantaytambo, both of them have different Inca constructions and the market places.
Train ride from Ollantaytambo to Aguas Calientes (from 16:36 hrs. to 18:09 hrs.)Overnight at hotel in Aguas Calientes (Machu Picchu).

Day 03: Tour Machu Picchu and train to Ollantaytambo. Bus to Cusco city.

Duration: 7 to 8 hours approx.
We will begin the tour very early (6:00am aprox), after breakfast we will pick you up from your hotel for begin our tour to Machu Picchu. We will take the bus up to Machu Picchu citadel. Into this place, we will begin our Machu Picchu tour through the archaeological complex of Machu Picchu. Optional: Hike to Huaynapicchu (3 hours, without Guide).
Lowering bus to Aguas Calientes. Lunch in Aguas Calientes and in the afternoon return by train to Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo and by bus from Ollantaytambo to Cusco. Transfer to your hotel in Cusco.

Day 04: Tour Rainbow mountain (Vinicunca)

We will pick you up from your hotel at 4am, and begin with our amazing Rainbow Mountain hiking experience. We set out on our drive for 3 hours through the South Valley; ending up at the trailhead at Llacto (4,638m / 15,216 ft).  Along the way, there are amazing views of farming Inca terraces, traditional villages, valleys and high Andean peaks.

The herds of alpacas and llamas near your breakfast place will entertain you in the early morning. Once we reach the trailhead, we start on our hike following a lovely stream. As you start your hike, you will have views of the Ausangate Mountain and glaciers. You can interact with the local people, who are still keeping traditional Quechua culture aliveLearn about their traditional clothes and the significance of the different hats worn by the men. Ask your guide to teach you a few words of Quechua!

After a total hike of 1.5 hours, we finally reach our destination Rainbow Mountain (5,020m /16,466ft). After admiring the unique beauty, you will have time to explore the area. You can take pictures or just soak up the view. We will spend approximately 30 minutes at the top. Afterwards, there is an optional hike across to the top of the Red Valley.  This walk takes about 45 minutes longer to get back to the trailhead.

At this point, we hike back down the way we came. The hike takes 1 hour, then we enjoy our lunch which will prepare by our cook.

We will embark on the 3-hour drive back to Cusco and drop you off at your Cusco hotelarriving around 6:00pm.

  • Meals included: hot breakfast & lunch
Day 05: Morning transfer to airport - flight to Lima.

Breakfast at the hotel. In the mornign you will be transferred to the airport for your flight back to Lima and journey home or on to your next destination.
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What's included?

Included in the prices:

  • Pick up at airport and tranfers.
  • Tours of Cusco, Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu
  • Rainbow Mountain trek
  • Entrance tickets to the Inca Cities and all archeological sites
  • Touristic transportation for all tours
  • Round trip Expedition Train Ollantaytambo – Aguas Calientes
  • Hotel accommodation with breakfast in Cusco & Aguas Calientes.
  • Meals as indicated on the itinerary
  • Roundtrip bus ticket Aguas Calientes – Machu Picchu
  • Entrance fees to Machu Picchu
  • Professional guide fluent in English & Spanish
  • 2 hot meals at Rainbow Mountain – breakfast and lunch.

Not included:

  • Flights to/from Lima and applicable airport taxes
  • Meals not indicated on the itinerary
  • Entrance fee to the hot springs of Aguas Calientes (optional)
  • Entrance of Huayna Picchu – $75 USD
  • Upgrades train/hotel – For Vistadome train add $67 USD per person
  • Tips for your guide.
  • Travel insurance.

Bear in mind:

  • Unaccompanied package: This package are without accompanying guide: in the evenings and free times, you need to be a bit independent, choose your restaurants, clearing the bill etc. All tours are with English guidance so a good understanding of English is a requirement. Knowing how to say "hello" and "thank you" in Spanish would also be nice. A travel guide (book) will be necessary for background information, restaurants etc.

Prices according to number of people and number of days Please contact us for more information.

PRICES:

  • USD 525 per person Expedition train with 2** hotels
  • USD 610 per person Expedition train with 3*** hotels
  • USD 675 per person Expedition train with  4**** hotels .

 

EXTRAS

  • Huayna Picchu Climb: USD 75  This will need to be booked in advance, when you book.

***Huayna Picchu is an optional trek within Machu Picchu citadel which does not include a guide. The climb is usually done on your own after your tour of Machu Picchu Citadel. If you would like the extra hike to be guided, please request in advance. There is an extra cost for this extra guided tour. 

What to know?

  • This package is suitable for those who visit Cusco for the first time, and you will get to know the essentials such as the famous archeological sites, the Sacred Valley and of course Machupicchu.
  • We recommend to take a flight from Lima on the morning shift and it will arrive in Cusco in an hour. Therefore, you will take advantage of the afternoon to do a city tour.
  • The clothing to bring is according to the season and the activity to be carried out. The months of sun or Andean summer are (mid-April to October), the days are with intense sun and the temperature reaches up to 20 ° C approx. but at night it drops abruptly to 5 or 2°C approx. It is recommended to bring light clothing or long sleeves for the day and warm clothes for the nights.
  • During the rainy season (November to April), it is advisable to bring waterproof clothing and shoes that resist water and cold.
    If you plan to develop other activities in the mountain ranges of Cusco, such as camping, hiking, ice climbing, cycling, etc. It is recommended to wear the appropriate clothing and/or equipment.
  • The program that we show here is 5 days/4 nights, but if you want to extend your stay, please request our programs of up to 4 or 6 days.

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