Cusco, Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu and Rainbow Mountain 5 Days Tour

In this 5 days tour through Cusco, Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu and Rainbow Mountain you will be able to see all the most beautiful places that Cusco has to offer. You will know the most important places in Cusco with a city tour with a professional guide, you will see many Incas fortresses, Temples, ancient constructions and more. In your Sacred Valley tour, you will know many villages that used to house the Incas empire many years ago. Be prepared to be amazed by all of the majesty of Machu Picchu and its history. In the Rainbow Mountain you can take a deep breath and admire all of its awesome view.

INCLUDES:

• 03 Hotel nights in Cusco.
• Pre-tour briefing.
• Hotel night in Aguas Calientes.
• Ingress to Cathedral, Qoricancha, Sacsayhuaman, Qenqo, Puka - Pukara and Tambomachay.
• Ingress to Pisac, Ollantaytambo.
• Transfers from the train station Ollantaytambo - Cusco return.
• Tickets train Ollantaytambo - Aguas Calientes return.
• Bus ticket Aguas Calientes - Machu Picchu, round trip.
• Ingress to Machu Picchu.
• Transfers by tourist bus.
• Guided in group. Professional English - Spanish guide.

NOT INCLUDED:

• Food.
• Entrance to Huayna Picchu.
• Other services not mentioned.

DAY 1 : CUSCO CITY AND SURROUNDINGS.

In the afternoon, we will pick you up from your hotel and begin our city tour. We will start with the Cathedral of Cusco, that houses in its walls artistic treasures of incalculable value, and which is considered by many the most beautiful in South America. Afterward, you will visit the Qorikancha. This wonderful temple is considered sacred because it harbored priests of the Inca Empire that were in charge of worshiping, Inti, the Sun God. You will continue your tour to the archaeological centers located around the city of Cusco, starting with Sacsayhuaman, the Quechua name that means "satisfied falcon" and which was built with massive stone blocks. At present, the most important Andean festival, the “Inti Raymi” or “Fiesta del Sol” is still held here, a ceremony that Cusco inherited from the Incas.

Afterwards, you will visit, Qenqo- Quechua word meaning Labyrinth, named by the Spanish for its labyrinthine underground galleries and small canals carved in zigzag. You will continue your tour by visiting Puka-Pukara, called the Red Fortress, which was built with stones that in the sunset acquire a red color. And finally, you will arrive at Tambomachay fortress which was an Inca temple dedicated to worshipping the water. Your tour ends at the Plaza de Armas of Cusco, at approximately 6:00 pm. Night in Cusco.

INCLUDES:

• Hotel night in Cusco.
• Entrance to all tourist destinations mentioned (tourist ticket - Cathedral and Qoricancha).
• All transfers in a tourist bus.
• Guided group services.
• Spanish - English professional guide
• Information prior to the tour.

NOT INCLUDES:

• Food.
• Other services not mentioned.

Recommendations:

• After the tour, visit the Main Square and surrounding areas, where you can appreciate the work of artisans from Cusco in the craft shops. Grab a bite at the famous Peruvian cuisine restaurants nearby or relax on the park benches of Plaza de Armas and then take pictures to remember those moments. And if you like the night around the square you will find many nightclubs and bars filled with tourists and locals who expect to have fun with good music and drinks

DAY 2 : SACRED VALLEY- AGUAS CALIENTES.

Breakfast in your hotel. Full day excursion to the Sacred Valley of the Incas. We will pick you up from your hotel and start visiting the archaeological site of Pisac located 45 minutes from Cusco. Pisac gives you an idea of the advanced knowledge achieved by the Incas in architecture. As in the case of other Inca constructions, some studies reveal that this was not a fortress but a kind of "real estate", a property of Inca Pachacutec, consisting of platforms, domestic and ceremonial structures and aqueducts that provided the water for agriculture. Another good reason to visit Pisac is its traditional market where you can find some unique and authentic souvenirs.

At noon you will head to the town of Urubamba to have a buffet lunch, where you can enjoy the delicious Peruvian cuisine. Urubamba was one of the main agricultural centers of the Inca Empire. Currently here the best corn in the world is harvested during the rainy season and the valley own fruits abound, such as peaches, cherries, quince, strawberries, among others. In the afternoon, You will visit the fortress of Ollantaytambo, that constituted a strategic military, agricultural and religious center to manage and control the Sacred Valley of the Incas; the site was presumed to be used for agricultural deposits, as well as for the military purposes, considering its walls and watchtowers. Ending the journey, you will board the train that will take you to Aguas Calientes. Night in Aguas Calientes .

INCLUDES:

• Hotel night in Aguas Calientes.
• Entrance at the archaeological site of Pisac, Ollantaytambo.
• Touristic bus transfers
• Guided group services.
• English and Spanish speaking professional guide.
• Buffet lunch

NOT INCLUDES:

• Other services not mentioned.

Recommendations:

• We suggest suitable footwear, you will climb stairs with many steps.
• Bring a small backpack, a camera, wear a hat, sunscreen, insect repellent, and bring a water bottle.
• In Pisac, do not forget to try the delicious empanadas, and pick up some craft souvenirs
• In Urubamba enjoy a delicious buffet lunch where we invite you to try the corn of Sacred Valley.

DAY 3 : AGUAS CALIENTES - MACHU PICCHU

Breakfast at your hotel. You will take the bus to Machu Picchu Citadel, it is a 25 minutes trip until you reach the Incas fortress. Once there, your guided tour will start, it will last 2 hours approximately. In MachuPicchu you will be able to see many Incas Temples, stone constructions and buildings that were built many years ago. Our guide will explain to you the stories behind each one and purposes.

You will have time to rest and freely explore Machu Picchu and take the pictures to remember the moment. You will return by bus to Aguas Calientes, where you will have time to have lunch, to rest and to get to know the town. In the afternoon you will board the return train to Ollantaytambo, where our staff will be waiting to transfer you to your hotel in Cusco.. Night in Cusco.

INCLUDES:

• Hotel night in Cusco.
• Information prior to the tour.
• Transportation from Ollantaytambo to Cusco
• Bus ticket Aguas Calientes - Machu Picchu and back.
• Entrance to Machu Picchu
• Guided group services
• Spanish - English professional guide

NOT INCLUDED:

• Other services not mentioned.

Recommendations:

• Arrive half an hour before the time of train departure
• In Machu Picchu we climb many stairs, use appropriate shoes for a hike.
• We suggest that you carry a small backpack, a camera, wear a hat, sunscreen, insect repellent, and bring a water bottle.
• After the guided tour you will have free time at Machu Picchu so enjoy the magical moment, appreciate the wonder, open your arms and recharge your energy.
• You can also visit the Hot Springs of Aguas Calientes.

DAY 4 : TREK TO RAINBOW MOUNTAIN

You will visit one of the new natural attractions of Cusco The Rainbow Mountain. The tour starts early in the morning, we will pick you up from your hotel in Cusco between 04:00 and 04:30 am. We will travel by car around two hours to the south until arriving to Cusipata - Paucarpata district (3310m.a.s.l.), where we you will enjoy breakfast. After the breakfast we will travel by car 1 more hour to the control point (Llaqto), where you will start the trek, it will last approximately 1 hour and 20 minutes.

You will appreciate the typical landscape of the Andes, its flora and fauna, also llamas and alpacas in its natural habitat. When you reach the viewpoint of Vinicunca or Rainbow mountain (5080 mamsl.), our guide will give us a description about the orography, ecosystem and colors of the mountain. You can also use the moment to take photos to remember and to admire the beautiful landscape of the mountain chain of Vinicunca. Then we will return by the same route to the point where we started the trek (Llaqto), where our transport will be waiting to take you back to Cusipata. Here you will enjoy the lunch. After lunch you will start the return trip to the Cusco city, arriving between 4 and 5 in the afternoon. The last stop will be near to the Plaza de Armas of Cusco

INCLUDES:

• Briefing prior to tour.
• Hotel night in Cusco.
• Round trip transport from Cusco to the starting point of the trek.
• Blankets into the car- canes.
• Assistance throughout the tour.
• Professional guide English - Spanish.
• Buffet lunch in Cusipata.
• Buffet breakfast in Cusipata.

NOT INCLUDED:

• Entrance ticket to the Rainbow mountain.
• Other services not mentioned.

Recommendations:

• Bring warm clothes
• Use sunscreen (preferably factor 90+).
• Sunglasses.
• Cap.
• Walking sticks.
• Rain clothes (especially in rainy season).
• Hiking shoes.
• Water.

DAY 5 : CUSCO - AIRPORT.

At the appropriate time we will transfer you to the airport for your departure flight.

IMPORTANT:

• TRAINS: Our service includes the EXPEDITION or VOYAGER Train and can be upgraded to the VISTADOME Train category with an additional US$ 50.00 per person round trip.
• HOTELS: You can choose packages based on the type of hotel, and you can also choose hotels for your tour that are not included in our offer. Before confirming, please let us know which hotel you prefer, and we will add it to the package.
• PRIVATE: Please consult with one of our advisors if you want any of the services to be private.

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• Name and surname:
• Passport No.:
• Nationality:
• Date of birth:
• Sex:
• Phone:
• It is very important your information about your hotel in the city of Cusco, so we can pick you up there at the beginning of the tour..

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