Tour Machu Picchu and Rainbow Mountain 6 days

The Machu Picchu and Rainbow Mountain 7 Colors Tour combines Cusco’s top highlights into one complete itinerary. Over 6 days, you’ll explore the Imperial City and its iconic sites like Sacsayhuamán and Qoricancha, the archaeological centers of the Sacred Valley, the Machu Picchu citadel, the experimental terraces of Moray, and the salt mines of Maras—finishing with a hike to Rainbow Mountain (5,080 m.a.s.l. / 16,667 ft).

It includes accommodation in Cusco and Aguas Calientes, all transfers, entrance tickets to archaeological sites, and bilingual guides.

DAY 1: Cusco – City And Surroundings

Reception at the airport or bus terminal and transfer to your hotel in Cusco. In the afternoon, at approximately 1:00 p.m. or earlier, we will begin the city tour visiting Cusco Cathedral and the Temple of Qoricancha. Then we will visit the archaeological sites of Sacsayhuamán, Qenqo, Pukapukara, and Tambomachay, located on the upper side of the city of Cusco. We will return to the Historic Center area at approximately 6:00 p.m.

Overnight at a hotel in Cusco.

INCLUDES:

• Airport pick-up and transfer to the hotel by private transportation.
• Overnight at a hotel in Cusco.
• Admission to the Cathedral, Qoricancha, Sacsayhuamán, Qenqo, Puka - Pukara, and Tambomachay.
• Transfers by tourist bus.
• Group tour service with a professional guide in English and Spanish.
• Pre-tour briefing.

NOT INCLUDED:

• Meals.
• Other services not mentioned in the program.

DAY 2: Sacred Valley Of The Incas – Aguas Calientes

Full-day excursion to the Sacred Valley of the Incas. We will pick you up from your hotel at 8:00 a.m. Our vehicle will take you to the town of Pisac (2,972 m / 9,751 ft), where we will begin the tour by visiting the Pisac Archaeological Site, located about 45 minutes from Cusco by car.

After the archaeological visit, we will explore the Pisac handicrafts market, one of the most well-known in the Sacred Valley and South America, where you will find alpaca textiles, ceramics, silver jewelry, and local handicrafts. At midday we will head to the town of Urubamba (2,871 m / 9,419 ft), where you will enjoy a buffet lunch with typical dishes from the region.

In the afternoon, we will visit the Ollantaytambo Fortress (2,792 m / 9,160 ft), one of the best-preserved archaeological complexes of the Inca Empire. This site was the scene of an important battle between the Incas and the Spanish in 1536, and it still preserves its original urban layout. Our guide will explain the history and architecture of the site during the visit.

At the end of the tour, our guide will accompany you to the Ollantaytambo train station to board the train to Aguas Calientes (2,040 m / 6,693 ft). The train journey takes approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes. Upon arrival, our assistant will be waiting for you at the station to take you to your hotel.

Overnight at a hotel in Aguas Calientes (Machu Picchu Pueblo).

INCLUDES:

• Entrance tickets to the archaeological sites of Pisac and Ollantaytambo.
• Group transfers to all places mentioned.
• Professional group guiding service in English and Spanish.
• Buffet lunch in Urubamba.
• Train ticket Ollantaytambo - Aguas Calientes.
• Overnight at a hotel in Aguas Calientes.

NOT INCLUDED:

• Tips.
• Other services not mentioned in the program.

DAY 3: Aguas Calientes – Machu Picchu

Early in the morning, you will head to the bus station to ride up to the Machu Picchu Archaeological Sanctuary (2,430 m / 7,972 ft), where your guided tour will begin. The ride takes about 25 minutes; you will then arrive at the Machu Picchu citadel.

Once in Machu Picchu, our guide will begin the guided visit, explaining the site’s history and architecture. You will see the main Inca buildings and temples, as well as the natural surroundings that frame this incredible place.

In the afternoon, you will board the train back to the Ollantaytambo station, where we will pick you up and transfer you to your hotel in Cusco.

Overnight at a hotel in Cusco.

INCLUDES:

• Overnight at a hotel in Cusco.
• Bus ticket Aguas Calientes - Machu Picchu, round trip.
• Machu Picchu entrance ticket.
• Group guiding service with a professional guide in English and Spanish.
• Train ticket Aguas Calientes - Ollantaytambo
• Return transfers from the Ollantaytambo train station to Cusco.

NOT INCLUDED:

• Meals.
• Other services not mentioned.

DAY 4: Maras And Moray

Hotel pick-up at approximately 7:30 a.m. We will depart by vehicle to the Moray Archaeological Site (3,500 m / 11,483 ft), located 38 km from Cusco. Along the way, we will see farming fields surrounded by mountains and snow-capped peaks.

Guided tour at Moray, an archaeological site with stepped circular terraces that once functioned as an Inca agricultural laboratory. The deepest circle measures 80 meters in diameter, and the temperature differences between terraces make it possible to recreate up to 20 different microclimates.

We will then continue to the Maras Salt Mines (3,380 m / 11,089 ft), made up of approximately 3,000 salt pools that produce between 50 and 80 kilos of salt per season. The pools are supplied by an underground spring, and the sun evaporates the water to crystallize the salt. You can purchase pink salt on site.

On the way back to Cusco, we will stop in Chinchero (3,762 m / 12,342 ft) to visit a textile center, where you will see the traditional process of working with alpaca fiber.

INCLUDES:

• Entrance tickets to the Maras Salt Mines and the Moray Archaeological Site.
• Professional bilingual group guiding service in English and Spanish.
• Round-trip group transportation.
• Overnight in Cusco.

NOT INCLUDED:

• Tips.
• Other services not mentioned in the program.

DAY 5: Hike To Rainbow Mountain

Very early hotel pick-up. Drive to the district of Cusipata - Paucarpata for breakfast. Then you will continue for 1 more hour to the checkpoint to begin the hike.

The hike takes approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes. Along the way, you will see Andean landscapes, snow-capped peaks, llamas, and alpacas. Upon reaching the viewpoint of Vinicunca or Rainbow Mountain (5,080 m / 16,667 ft), the guide will explain the geography, ecosystem, and colors of the mountain. You will have a reasonable amount of time at the summit to take photos.

Return to the checkpoint and head back to Cusipata for lunch. The Rainbow Mountain tour will end with the transfer back to your hotel in Cusco.

Overnight at a hotel in Cusco.

INCLUDES:

• Overnight at a hotel in Cusco.
• Assistance throughout the tour.
• Transfers from Cusco to the starting point, round trip.
• Group guiding service with a professional guide in English and Spanish.
• Breakfast and lunch in Cusipata.
• Community entrance fee.

NOT INCLUDED:

• Tips.
• Other services not mentioned.

DAY 6: Hotel — Airport

Breakfast at the hotel. At the scheduled time, transfer from your hotel to the airport to board your return flight.

INCLUDES:

• Transfer from your hotel to the airport by private transportation.

NOT INCLUDED:

• Flights.
• Other services not mentioned.

RECOMMENDATIONS:

• In Pisac, you can try the empanadas and shop for local handicrafts.
• Arrive at least 30 minutes early at the train station.
• Machu Picchu has many stairs—wear comfortable shoes with good traction.
• Bring a small daypack with: camera, hat/cap, sunscreen, mosquito repellent, and a water bottle.
• The train allows a maximum of 5 kg of luggage per person.
• You can visit the hot springs in Aguas Calientes.
• For Rainbow Mountain, bring a rain poncho.
• Bring snacks and water for long travel days.
• Bring cash in U.S. dollars and Peruvian soles.

IMPORTANT:

• TRAINS: Our service includes the EXPEDITION or VOYAGER Train for the round trip; you can upgrade to the VISTADOME Train category for an additional USD 40 per person, only for the return trip.
• HOTELS: You can choose packages based on the type of Hotel, you can also opt for Hotels that are not listed in our offer, before confirming you must inform us of the hotel you prefer and we will add it to the package.
• If you wish to upgrade to the VISTADOME OBSERVATORY Train, there is a fee of USD 60 per leg/segment.
• PRIVATE: Consult with one of our advisors if you want any of the services in private.

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• 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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