Cusco, Sacred Valley Bicycle - Machu Picchu – Maras Moray - Lagoon – Mountain

This beautiful journey to Cusco, Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu, Maras Moray, Laguna Humantay, and Rainbow Mountain will provide you with an unforgettable experience through the most popular and beautiful places that Cusco has to offer. During the stroll through the city's streets, you will observe the main tourist attractions of Cusco on our city tour. In the Sacred Valley, you will get to know the surrounding villages and their customs. And, of course, you will appreciate the majesty of the Inca Citadel Machu Picchu, the agricultural terraces of Moray, the salt mines of Maras, and finally, reach the summit of the Andes at Laguna Humantay and Rainbow Mountain.

INCLUDES:

• 06 Nights of hotel accommodation in Cusco.
• 01 Night of hotel accommodation in Aguas Calientes.
• ATV tour in Maras Moray
• Bike tour in the Sacred Valley
• Entrances to Sacsayhuaman, Qenqo, Puka-Pukara, and Tambomachay.
• Train tickets. Ollantaytambo - Aguas Calientes, round trip.
• Bus ticket. Aguas Calientes - Machu Picchu, round trip.
• Machu Picchu entrance ticket.
• Entrances to Laguna Humantay and Rainbow Mountain.
• Planetarium tour.
• Transfers.
• Guided service in Group. Professional guide English - Spanish.
• Professional guide in Astronomy (day 6)
• Pre-tour assistance.

NOT INCLUDED:

• Unmentioned meals.
• Unmentioned entrances.
• Other unmentioned services.

DAY 1: CUSCO – CITY TOUR

Welcome and transfer to your hotel in Cusco. At approximately 1:00 p.m., we will pick you up from the hotel and start our guided tour of the archaeological centers located around the city of Cusco. We begin with Sacsayhuaman, built with enormous stone blocks. Next, we visit Qenqo, a Quechua word meaning "Labyrinth," coined by the Spanish for its labyrinthine underground galleries and zigzagging canals. Our tour ends at the Plaza de Armas in Cusco around 6:00 p.m. Free night to stroll.

Hotel night in Cusco.

INCLUDES:

• Hotel night in Cusco.
• Entrances to Sacsayhuaman, Qenqo, Puka - Pukara, and Tambomachay.
• Tourist bus transfers.
• Guided in a group. Professional guide English – Spanish.
• Pre-tour assistance.

NOT INCLUDED:

• Meals.
• Other unmentioned services.

DAY 2: ATV IN MARAS AND MORAY

The ATV tour starts in the morning, pick up from your hotel, followed by a nearly one-hour journey to our base in Cruzpata. After a brief explanation of ATV usage and safety issues, we'll start with a 10-minute practice before beginning the circuit. The ATV driving tour lasts 2 hours, with stops at viewpoints and special places for photos where nature is at its best. Along the route, you can observe local agriculture and have the option to visit the archaeological site of Moray (Entrance not included), known as the Inca agricultural experimentation center, optional entrance.

After completing the ATV circuit, our transport will take you to the Salineras de Maras since it is forbidden to enter these vehicles to the salt ponds. We will also admire landscapes of the high mountains or sacred Apus in our culture. We will see Veronica Mountain, which is 5682 meters above sea level, considered the guardian of the Sacred Valley of the Incas, and Chicón, 5530 meters above sea level. We will have a panoramic view of the Vilcanota mountain range. Finally, we will return to our base where we will take our transport back to Cusco, arriving around 2:00 p.m.

Hotel night in Cusco.

INCLUDES:

• Hotel night in Cusco.
• Transfers from Cusco to the ATV base.
• Start of the route, adventure guided trail zone, and viewpoints.
• INDIVIDUAL ATV.
• Safety equipment.
• Guided service. Professional guide English - Spanish.

NOT INCLUDED:

• Meals.
• Other unmentioned services.

DAY 3: BIKE - CYCLE ROUTE THROUGH THE VALLEY STARTING THE ROUTE IN OLLANTAYTAMBO

We start our fantastic Bike tour at 8 a.m., picking you up from your hotel in Cusco. The Bike route starts from Urubamba, a beautiful tour that will take us to know the best of the Sacred Valley, passing through the towns of Urubamba, Rumichaca, Yanahuara, Santa Ana.

Our route through the Sacred Valley Cycle Path is approximately 21 KM by bike. We start in Urubamba and pass through part of the town until we reach the Cycle Path, which will take us near the banks of the river where we can take photos. Next, we pass through a short stone path that will take us to a bridge over the Urubamba River. We continue along a long stretch of the Cycle Path that will give us a panoramic view of the Sacred Valley and its mountains, as well as the crop fields of this beautiful area. Our journey takes us to the town of Santa Ana, where we will find some crop terraces and a privileged view of the cornfields. We continue the route until we reach Ollantaytambo. During our trip, we will learn a little about local products such as Corn and Potato. Then we will have the option to take a short walk through the town of Ollantaytambo, which still maintains its constructions and aqueducts intact. This is where we board the train to Aguas Calientes.

Hotel night in Aguas Calientes.

INCLUDES:

• Complete MTB equipment (professional mountain bike, helmet, gloves).
• TREK MARLIN 7 Bicycles
• Transfers to your hotel, round trip.
• PRIVATE guided service English – Spanish.
• Box Lunch.
• Hotel night in Aguas Calientes.

NOT INCLUDED:

• Lunch - Dinner.
• Entrances
• Other unmentioned services.

DAY 4: AGUAS CALIENTES - MACHU PICCHU

Very early, we will transfer to the bus station to ascend to the Machu Picchu Archaeological Sanctuary. The journey will take 25 minutes, and we will finally arrive to appreciate the breathtaking sunrise. We begin the guided tour of one of the 7 Wonders of the Modern World: Machu Picchu. Our guide will tell you about the history and architecture of the citadel, and you will be amazed by the Inca constructions and the natural environment that surrounds them. After the tour, you will have free time to continue exploring and taking photos to remember your visit. We return by bus to Aguas Calientes, and in the afternoon, you will have time for lunch, rest, and explore the town. In the evening, we will board the train to Cusco, arriving at the Ollantaytambo station, where we will pick you up and transfer you to your hotel in Cusco. Timings may vary based on the train departures you choose.

Hotel night in Cusco.

INCLUDES:

• Hotel night in Cusco.
• Transfers from Cusco to Ollantaytambo station, round trip.
• Train tickets from Ollantaytambo to Aguas Calientes, round trip.
• Bus ticket from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu, round trip.
• Entrance to Machu Picchu.
• Guided service in a group. Professional guide English – Spanish.

NOT INCLUDED:

• Meals.  
• Huayna Picchu.
• Other unmentioned services.

DAY 5: HIKE TO HUMANTAY LAKE

The tour starts with the pick-up from your hotel between 4:30 a.m. and 5:00 a.m. to head to the town of Mollepata, approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes away. Upon arriving in Mollepata, we will have a nutritious breakfast. Then, we continue the journey in private transportation for another 1 hour and 30 minutes until we reach Soraypampa (3900 meters above sea level), where we can appreciate the impressive Salkantay snow-capped mountain in front of us. From this point, we will embark on a 1 hour and 40-minute hike to the turquoise Humantay lake located at 4200 meters above sea level (13779 feet).

For this hike, you can rent a horse if needed. After exploring the surroundings and capturing unforgettable moments with your camera, we will return to Mollepata for our buffet lunch. Later in the afternoon, we will take the return bus and arrive in the city of Cusco at 6:00 p.m.

Hotel night in Cusco.

INCLUDES:

• Entrances.
• Transfer on Tourist Bus – equipped with Oxygen.
• Walking sticks.
• Guided service. Professional guide English – Spanish.
• Breakfast and Lunch.
• Pre-tour assistance.
• Hotel night in Cusco.

NOT INCLUDED:

• Meals. 
• Other unmentioned services.

EXTRA SERVICE: You can request Horse Rental: US$ 25.00 per person.

DAY 6: WALKING TOUR AND STARRY NIGHT AT PLANETARIUM

Get up close to the streets and customs of Cusco. Our guide will take you to the strategic points of the city. In the morning, at 9 am, we will pick you up from the hotel in Cusco and take you to the iconic viewpoint of Christ White to enjoy one of the best views of the city. Then, we will descend and take a walk through the streets of the city, discovering many incredible places and narrow streets with curious names, each with a picturesque history. We will visit the traditional neighborhood of San Blas, the San Cristóbal viewpoint, and also have the requested photograph at the stone of the 12 angles. Of course, we will visit the local San Pedro market, where our guide will explain about local products, and if you wish, you can try some products and fruits from our valleys. Finally, we will end up in the iconic Plaza de Armas in Cusco.

The tour to the Planetarium starts at 5 pm. We will pick you up from the hotel in Cusco to head north of the city, specifically to the Llaullipata estate where the interpretation center is located. We will start with a talk about the Andean cosmovision and the main vestiges of the Incas' knowledge in Astronomy. Then, we will enjoy an interactive session in a 360° dome where we will visually appreciate the constellations and main stars of our universe. Finally, we can observe planets and our moon through specialized telescopes. It will be an experience for a lifetime, and we will conclude our tour by returning to the city center of Cusco around 9 pm.

Hotel night in Cusco.

INCLUDES:

• Guided walking tour.
• Pick-up from your hotel and transfer to the Planetarium interpretation center.
• Professional Astronomy guide in a group.
• Advanced equipment for star observation:
  • Digital projector with photographic quality, Digitalis brand for 360° projection.
  • iPad with astronomy apps.
  • Green astronomy laser pointer.
• Hotel night in Cusco.

NOT INCLUDED:

• Lunch.
• Other unmentioned services.

DAY 7: HIKE TO RAINBOW MOUNTAIN

In this program, we will visit one of the most requested natural attractions in 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 to travel by car for approximately two hours to the south, until we reach the district of Cusipata - Paucarpata (3310 meters above sea level). Here, we can enjoy a buffet breakfast. Then, we will travel by car for another hour to reach the control point and start the hike (Llaqto). The hike will last approximately 1 hour and 20 minutes, where we will observe the typical flora and fauna of the Andes, including the presence of Llamas and Alpacas. We will pass through beautiful ravines and see snow-capped peaks. Upon reaching the viewpoint of Vinicunca or Rainbow Mountain (5080 meters above sea level), our guide will explain the orography, ecosystem, and color of the mountain. We will also have the opportunity to observe the mountain range of Vinicunca (5020 m/16,466 ft.), take memorable photos, and admire the beautiful landscape. Afterward, we will return along the same path to the starting point of the hike (Llaqto), where our transport will be waiting to take us back to Cusipata, where we will enjoy a buffet lunch.

After lunch, we will begin the return trip to the city of Cusco, arriving between 4 and 5 in the afternoon. The last stop will be near the Plaza de Armas in Cusco.

Hotel night in Cusco.

INCLUDES:

• Entrances.
• Transfer on Tourist Bus – equipped with Oxygen.
• Walking sticks.
• Guided service. Professional guide English – Spanish.
• Breakfast and Lunch.
• Pre-tour assistance.
• Hotel night in Cusco.

NOT INCLUDED:

• Lunch.
• Other unmentioned services.

EXTRA SERVICE: You can request Horse Rental: US$ 25.00 per person.

DAY 8: HOTEL TRANSFER - AIRPORT

Breakfast at the hotel. At the appropriate time, transfer to the airport for your departure flight.

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• 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 return only..
• 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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