Tour Machu Picchu and Rainbow Mountain 6 days

In this tour Machu Picchu + Rainbow Mountain for 6 days you will enjoy of the most beautiful tourist places in the city of Cusco: the Sacred Valley of the Incas, Machu Picchu, Maras, Moray and the Rainbow Mountain, you will have an unforgettable experience that you can share along with friends or family. Enjoy an unique and extraordinary adventure with CuscoPeru.com.

DAY 1 : CUSCO – CITY AND SURROUNDINGS:

Welcome and pick up from the airport or bus station to be transferred to your hotel in Cusco. In the afternoon at approximately 1:00 p.m. we will pick you up from the hotel and begin the city tour; you will start with the Cathedral of Cusco, then you will visit the Qorikancha Temple or Temple of the Sun. You will continue your guided tour through the archaeological centers located around the city of Cusco, starting with Sacsayhuaman, Qenqo, Puka Pukara and Tambomachay. The tour ends in the main square of Cusco, at approximately 6:00 p.m. Hotel night in Cusco.

INCLUDES:

• Pick up from the airport and transfer to the hotel by private transport.
• Hotel night in Cusco.
• Entry to the Cathedral, Qoricancha, Sacsayhuaman, Qenqo, Puka - Pukara and Tambomachay.
• Transfers in tourist bus.
• Guided group, Professional guide English - Spanish.
• Pre-tour informative briefing.

NOT INCLUDED:

• Lunch.
• 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 starts early at 8:00 a.m. We will pick you up from your hotel. Our vehicle will drive to the town of Pisaq where we will start our tour visiting the Archaeological Center of Pisac located 45 minutes from Cusco. Another good reason to visit Pisac is its handicraft market as you will find a variety of clothing made from alpaca and handicrafts that may be of interest to you. At noon we will head to the town of Urubamba where we will enjoy a buffet lunch, a perfect opportunity to taste the Peruvian gastronomy.

In the afternoon we will visit the Ollantaytambo Fortress, the afternoon is perfect for photography as the light is less intense compared to midday. Ollantaytambo is an archaeological center with a lot of history and legends, we will take a walk with our guide. After visiting and touring these spectacular sites, our guide will help you board your train, which will take you to the town of Aguas Calientes. At the time of your arrival after traveling for approximately 2 hours, our assistant will be waiting for you and will drive you to your hotel.

INCLUDES:

• Hotel Night in Aguas Calientes.
• Entrance fees to Maras, Moray and Salineras
• Bilingual professional guide English - Spanish.
• Train tickets Ollantaytambo - Aguas Calientes, round trip.

NOT INCLUDED:

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

DAY 3: AGUAS CALIENTES – MACHU PICCHU:

Very early, you will move to the bus station to go to the Archaeological Sanctuary of Machu Picchu by car. The trip takes 25 minutes; finally, you will arrive at the citadel of Machu Picchu, to appreciate the impressive sunrise and also enjoy the impressive view of the Inca citadel. Once in Machu Picchu, our guide will begin the guided tour so that you can better know the history and architecture of Machu Picchu. You will be amazed with the Inca buildings and temples, as well as the natural environment that surrounds them. In the afternoon, you will board the return train to the Ollantaytambo station; we will pick you up from the station to transfer you to your hotel in Cusco. Hotel night in Cusco.

Important: Schedules may vary based on train departures.

INCLUDES:

• Hotel Night in Cusco.
• Aguas Calientes bus ticket - Machu Picchu, round trip.
• Entrance to Machu Picchu.
• Group guide service Professional guide English - Spanish.
• Train tickets Ollantaytambo - Aguas Calientes return.
• Return transfers from Ollantaytambo train station – Cusco.

NOT INCLUDED:

• Food.
• Other services not mentioned.
• Entry to Wayna Picchu (According to availability).

DAY 4: MARAS AND MORAY 

Our tour to Maras Moray and the salt mines begins with the pick up at approximately 7:30 in the morning, and then we will go by car to the archaeological center of Moray. As we drive, we will observe vast cultivated fields surrounded by mountains and glaciers.

Arriving at Moray (38km from Cusco) we will have a guided tour where we will learn more about its history and function in the time of Tahuantinsuyo. Moray has an endless number of theories about its function, but the most accepted is that it was an agricultural laboratory. Moray in its structure, groups terraces built in a circular shape and stacked staggered. The deepest circle is 80 meters with 36 meters in diameter.

Inside the terraces, the temperature variations range from 0.5 to 1.5 °c per terrace, which can reproduce up to 20 different types of microclimates. It is said that the purpose of this archaeological center was the sowing of products that did not grow in this area.

Culminating our visit in Moray, we will continue our journey to the Salt Mines or also called the Salineras de Maras, formed by about 3000 pools which produce between 50 to 80 kilos of salt per season, it is said that in Inca times it was used for the dehydration of their products and thus preserve their products for longer, avoiding deterioration. These ponds are supplied by an eye of water that comes from the bowels of a mountain, the water that is distributed through canals, moves the salt that will later be extracted by the villagers, after the sun evaporates the water in the ponds.

The salt of Maras is currently in great demand because it comes from the mountains and not from the sea, in addition to its medicinal properties. We recommend you to buy a portion of pink salt, because it is the one that contains the most minerals that benefit our health. Finishing we will return to Cusco city, in the way back we will make an stop in Chinchero for visit a factory of Alpaca where the local people will show us all the process of Alpaca.

NOTE: You can do this same tour by bicycle or ATV for an extra cost, consult with your travel consultant if you would like to make the change and add adventure to your experience.

INCLUDES:

• Entrance fees to the archaeological sites of Pisac and Ollantaytambo.
• Transfer by Tourist Bus.
• Guided in group, professional guide English - Spanish.
• Buffet lunch in Urubamba

NOT INCLUDED:

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

DAY 5: RAINBOW MOUNTAIN TREK.

The tour starts very early in the morning; we will pick you up from the hotel and begin your journey by car to the district of Cusipata - Paucarpata, where you will have breakfast, then you will continue for 1 more hour by car to the control point to start your challenging trek. The adventure lasts 1 hour and 20 minutes approximately, during walk you will see the beautiful landscapes of the Andes, the snowy peaks and the representative fauna that is characterized by the presence of llamas and alpacas, when you reach the Vinincunca viewpoint or Mountain of colors (5080 m.a.m.s.l.) Our guide will give us an explanation on the geography, ecosystem and the colors of the mountain. You will return to the control point where we will be waiting for you to transport you to Cusipata and enjoy the lunch. You will be back to your hotel in Cusco.

INCLUDES:

• Hotel night in Cusco.
• Assistance throughout the tour.
• Transfers from Cusco to the starting point of the round trip.
• Group guided service. Professional guide English - Spanish.
• Breakfast in Cusipata.
• Lunch in Cusipata.
• Entrance to the community

NOT INCLUDED:

• Other not mentioned services.

DAY 6: HOTEL - AIRPORT:

Breakfast at the hotel. At a convenient time, we will transfer you from your hotel to the airport to board your return flight.

INCLUDES:

• Transfer from your hotel to the airport in private transport.

NOT INCLUDED:

• Food.
• Other not mentioned services.

RECOMMENDATIONS:

• In Pisac do not forget to try the empanadas and bring some craft souvenir.
• In Urubamba you will enjoy a delicious buffet lunch where we invite you to try the corn from the Sacred Valley.
• Arrive half an hour earlier to the train station.
• In Machu Picchu and the Machu Picchu Mountain will climb many tiers, wear slippers suitable for walking, do not slip.
• We suggest carrying a small backpack next to your camera, wearing a cap, sunblock, mosquito repellent and a bottle of water.
• On the train you can carry only 7 kilos of luggage.
• Visit the thermal baths of Aguas Calientes.
• Be very careful when climbing the mountain, it will cost you hard work to climb but it is worth it.
• After the guided tour you will have free time in Machu Picchu so enjoy the magical moment appreciating this marvel, open your arms and recharge your energy.
• For the trip to the mountain of 7 colors must carry a plastic rain poncho to avoid getting wet during the trip.
• Keep in mind that you may be hungry during the trip, so bring snacks and light meals.

• TRAINS: Our service includes the EXPEDITION or VOYAGER Train and can be upgraded to VISTADOME Train category with an additional charge of 50 USD per person for a round trip.
• We can also offer the VISTADOME OBSERVATORY Train, with an additional charge of 90 USD per person for a round 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.
• PRIVATE: Consult with one of our advisors if you want any of the services in private.

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• Passport No.:
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• 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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