Machu Picchu Tour and Rainbow Mountain 6 Days

Early in the morning at 7:30 am we will pick you up from your hotel and embark towards the impressive Sacred Valley of the Incas. Our first stop will be the Pisaq market where you will see colorful and traditional arts and crafts. Once this visit is over, we will go to the archaeological center of Pisaq, where we can see the largest Inca cemetery, and its Inca constructions. Later we will move to the city of Urubamba to enjoy a delicious buffet lunch in a traditional restaurant.

Our next stop will be in the Inca town of Ollantaytambo. It still maintains the Inca architecture, with water channels and agricultural terraces. After visiting the archaeological site of Ollantaytambo, you will board the train to the town of Aguas Calientes.

Overnight at the hotel in the town of Aguas Calientes (Machu Picchu).

Includes:

• Entrance to the archaeological sites of Pisac and Ollantaytambo.
• Transfers in tourist transport.
• Professional English – Spanish guide.
• Buffet lunch in Urubamba.
• Train ticket Ollantaytambo – Aguas Calientes.
• Pre-tour assistance.
• Night at a hotel in Aguas Calientes.

Not Include:

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

In the morning we will transfer you to the bus station to go up to the Archaeological Sanctuary of Machu Picchu, in a trip that lasts approximately 25 minutes.

Arriving at Machu Picchu, at the beginning you will enjoy the magic and energy that Machu Picchu has, you will enjoy a temperate climate from the moment you enter the archaeological center, you will be able to see its natural beauty, its artificial terraces and its spectacular stone constructions represented in its Inca enclosures and ceremonial temples.

Its intense green platforms and the imposing mountain range that surrounds it make up a beautiful landscape that exceeds any expectation. You will be amazed by its enormous and impressive stone blocks joined together, making it unique as one of the most important religious, political and cultural centers of the Inca empire.

The guided tour in Machu Picchu has an approximate time of 02 hours where our guide will provide you with all the information and will be attentive to all your concerns. After your guided tour you will have time to explore the entire archaeological center on your own.
Once the view is over, we return to the town of Aguas Calientes, taking enough time to optionally enjoy the thermal baths that exist in the town of Aguas Calientes. You can also enjoy a walk in the town. Finally board the train back to Ollantaytambo, where your bus will be waiting to take you back to Cusco.

Important: The indicated train schedules are referential and may vary based on departures and train availability.

Overnight at the hotel in Cusco.

Includes:

• Night at a hotel in Cusco.
• Bus ticket Aguas Calientes – Machu Picchu, round trip.
• Entrance ticket to Machu Picchu.
• Group guide service. Professional guide in English and Spanish.
• Train ticket Aguas Calientes – Ollantaytambo.
• Return transfers from Ollantaytambo train station to Cusco.

Not Include:

• Food.
• Other services not mentioned.
• Entrance to Wayna Picchu (subject to availability).

recommendations:

• Arrive half an hour early at the train station.
• In Machu Picchu you will climb many steps, wear appropriate shoes.
• We suggest carrying a small backpack with your camera, wearing a hat, sunscreen, mosquito repellent and a bottle of water.
• Once the guided tour in Machu Picchu is over, enjoy the magical moment appreciating the wonder, open your arms and recharge your energy.
• Visit the thermal baths in Aguas Calientes.

Our tour of Maras, Moray and the salt mines begins with pickup at approximately 7:30 in the morning, and then we will drive to the archaeological center of Moray. As we drive, we will see vast fields of crops surrounded by mountains and glaciers.

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

Within the terraces, temperature variations range between 0.5 and 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 planting of products that did not grow in this area.

Completing our visit in Moray, we will continue our trip to the Maras Salineras, made up of around 3000 pools that produce between 50 and 80 kilos of salt per season. It is said that in Inca times they were used to dehydrate their products and thus preserve them for longer, avoiding deterioration. These pools are supplied by a spring of water that comes from the bowels of a mountain. The water is distributed through canals and moves the salt that will later be extracted by the inhabitants, after the sun evaporates the water in the pools.

Maras salt is currently in great demand because it comes from the mountains and not the sea, in addition to its medicinal properties. We recommend buying some pink salt, since it contains the greatest amount of minerals that benefit our health. When finished, we will return to the city of Cusco. On the way back, we will make a stop in Chinchero to visit an alpaca factory where the locals will show you the entire alpaca production process.

NOTE: You can take this same tour by bicycle or ATV for an additional cost. Check with your travel advisor if you want to make the switch and add adventure to your experience.

Overnight at the hotel in Cusco.

Includes:

• Entrance to Maras, Moray, and Salineras.
• Professional bilingual guide in English and Spanish.
• Round-trip transfers.
• Night in Cusco.

Not Include:

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

The tour starts very early in the morning; We will pick you up at the hotel and you will begin your trip by car to the Cusipata – Paucarpata district, where you will have breakfast. They will then continue for a further 1 hour drive to the checkpoint to begin their challenging hike. The adventure lasts approximately 1 hour and 20 minutes, during the walk you will see the beautiful landscapes of the Andes, the snow-capped peaks and the representative fauna that is characterized by the presence of llamas and alpacas. When you arrive at the Vinincunca or Montaña de Colores viewpoint (5080 meters above sea level), our guide will give you an explanation about the geography, ecosystem and colors of the mountain. You will return to the checkpoint, where we will be waiting for you to take you to Cusipata and enjoy lunch. Then we will take you back to your hotel in Cusco.

Overnight at the hotel in Cusco.

Includes:

• Night at a hotel in Cusco.
• Assistance throughout the tour.
• Transfers from Cusco to the starting point of the trip round trip.
• Group guide service. Professional guide in English and Spanish.
• Breakfast in Cusipata.
• Lunch in Cusipata.
• Entrance to the community.

Not Include:

• Other services not mentioned.

We start the day with breakfast and depending on the time of the final flight, we may have a free morning before going to the airport back to Lima and connecting with the return flight to your country of origin.​

Includes:

• Breakfast.
• Transfers from the Hotel to the airport.