Day Cusco City Sacred Valley Machu Picchu Rainbow Mountain Package 5 Days / 4 Nights

INTRODUCTION:

These Packages are ideal for those who don’t want to miss the most important archaeological and historical sites in the city of Cusco. Enjoy your guided Machu Picchu Tours from Cusco which include the best sites in Cusco, the most stunning Inca ruins in the Sacred Valley and top it off with a visit to the one and only Machu Picchu! We reserve all of your tickets, hotels, and transportation, so that you can relax and enjoy these UNESCO World Heritage sites!

Day 1 – Cusco City Tour

We will pick you up at the Cusco airport and take you to your hotel. You will have some time to settle in, and then we will return at 1:00 pm to start the Cusco City Tour. We will begin the tour at the most important temple of the Inca Empire, the Sun Temple, known as the Qoricancha. Here, you can observe detailed and intact architecture, and within the temple you will see smaller temples dedicated to the moon, rainbow, stars, lightning and thunder, among others. Today, the Santo Domingo church stands on top of the temple.

From there, we will go to an important religious site called Sacsayhuamán which features immense
stones. Although the site was religious, the Spanish considered it a military fortress because of its location and the way it was built. Next, we will visit Qenqo, a site built in a natural rock formation which was created to represent the Andean constellations and the concept of the three worlds, each one representing sacred animals: the condor, puma, and snake. After that we will travel to Puka Pukara, which was a shelter for travelers coming to Cusco from the Amazon. It was also a military center and used to protect the nearby temple located at Tambomachay. Our last stop is Tambomachay, known as the Temple of Water, where the Incas practiced religious traditions tied to water in order to rejuvenate the land. This tradition is known as the fountain of eternal youth. From there, we will return to the city and drop you off at your hotel at around 6:00 pm.

Day 2 – Sacred Valley Tour to Aguas Calientes

We will pick you up at your hotel at 8:00 am for the Sacred Valley tour. we will head to one of the most important archaeological sites in the region, called Pisaq, to see Inca burial grounds, ancient irrigation systems and astronomical centers. We will visit the ruins and terraces for about an hour, and after our tour here will then go down to the town of Pisaq located at the bottom of the valley. In this town we will first stop by a local silver factory and will see a demonstration of how they process and form beautiful jewelry. Next, we will walk through the cobble-stoned streets to the plaza to see locals selling produce and souvenirs in their stands. You will have some free time to browse and do some shopping here as well. After finishing our visit in Pisaq, we will drive to the town of Urubamba to have a buffet lunch which includes both delicious Peruvian and Western cuisine. From there, we will head to Ollantaytambo where we will visit the ruins built up on terraces that features massive stones at the top. This site was an important religious and astronomical center, and was also used as a military fortress in one of the biggest battles the Incas had against the Spanish. After that we will have an evening snack in Ollantaytambo before taking the train to Aguas Calientes. We will take you to your hotel and arrive at about 9:00 pm and you will have the rest of the night to relax or explore Aguas Calientes.

Day 3 – Machu Picchu

After having an early breakfast at your hotel, you will meet your guide and take the 25-minute bus ride up to Machu Picchu. You will have a 3-hour tour with your guide where you will see and learn about important sites that include temples, plazas, terraces, and canals. Please note that certain temples are open only at specific times. After your tour, you will take the bus back down to Aguas Calientes, and in the afternoon you will take the train back to Ollantayatambo and bus to Cusco where we will drop you off at your hotel.

Day 4 – Rainbow Mountain

We will pick you up from your hotel in Cusco at about 4:30 am, and from there we will drive about 3 hours to the south of Cusco. We will follow the highway and stop at a local restaurant to have breakfast, and then will follow a mountain road that passes through traditional villages and fertile valleys. If it is a clear day we will be able to see the nearby snow-capped Ausangate Mountain, which is the tallest mountain in the Cusco Province at 6,384 meters or 20,945 feet. Then we will start hiking at 4,350 meters (14,271 feet) and it will take about 1.5 hours to reach the top of Rainbow Mountain. Although this hike is short and gradual, because of the altitude we will go slowly enjoying the scenery and will look for herds of llamas and alpacas. We will finish the hike to the top of Rainbow Mountain at 4,980 meters (16,338 feet). This incredible mountain features beautiful colors of red, orange, yellow, green, and purple as a result from the minerals it is formed from. You will have the option to hike up another 50 meters (164 feet) to take incredible photos of this beautiful natural formation, and when you are ready we will start our descent. Hiking downhill, we will reach our vehicle in about 1 hour, and then will begin our drive back, stopping to have a buffet lunch at the local restaurant. We will arrive back to Cusco and drop you off at your hotel at approximately 4:00 pm.

Day 5 – Departure

We will pick you up from your hotel in Cusco and take you to the airport for your departure flight.

Food: We include lunch in the Sacred Valley and Rainbow Mountain (does not include drinks) and on the second day. Breakfast will be provided by your hotels. All other meals not specified are not included.
Accommodations: We include three nights hotels in Cusco. We include the second in Aguas Calientes town (waynapata B&B). Please note that all hotels are subject to availability. For hotel upgrade options, please see the “Additional Options” tab.
Guide: Your guide will be with you for your tours in Cusco, the Sacred Valley, and in Machu Picchu. All our guides are licensed and speak fluent English, Spanish.
Transportation: We will provide you with private transportation to and from the airport, as well as to and from our tour destinations. Round trip train tickets in the Expedition service from Ollantaytambo to Aguas Calientes and back to Cusco and round trip bus tickets to the Machu Picchu and back to Aguas Calientes are also included.
Entrance Fees: The entrance to Machu Picchu is included, as well as the full tourist pass that will admit you into all major archaeological and historic sites in Cusco and the Sacred Valley, and Rainbow Mountain.

Flights
Tip for your guide(s) and trek staff are optional but highly encouraged if you enjoy your trek

Original passport
Backpack to carry your things
Good sneakers or light hiking boots
Bathing suit (if you would like to enjoy the hot springs in Aguas Calientes)
Camera
Rain gear (especially if traveling in the wet season, from October to March)
Comfortable clothes
Bug repellent
Money to buy souvenirs
Sunscreen and sunglasses
Tip for your guide (optional)

Price:
2 persons 789 USD per person
3 persons 769 USD per person
4 persons 749 USD per person
5 persons 729 USD per person

Additional options:

Huayna Picchu: If you are interested in climbing Huayna Picchu, the mountain overlooking
Machu Picchu, there is an additional fee of $70 USD per person for us to buy your entrance
ticket. Spaces are limited, so please let us know when booking whether you would like to hike
Huayna Picchu, and we will reserve it for you.
Hotel Upgrade: Included in this package are accommodations in comfortable B&B Hotels in
Cusco and Aguas Calientes. However, if you would like to upgrade to 3, 4, or 5 star hotels, we
offer the following prices and options:
3 Stars: $140 USD total for double rooms and $120 total for single rooms (Rumi Punku in
Cusco and Tierra Viva Machu Picchu in Aguas Calientes)
4 Stars: $500 USD total for double rooms and $400 total for single rooms (Costa del Sol in
Cusco and Casa del Sol in Aguas Calientes)
5 Stars: $970 USD total for double rooms and $870 total for single rooms (Palacio del Inka in
Cusco and Inkaterra Machu Picchu Pueblo in Aguas Calientes)
*Please note that all hotels and room types are subject to availability, and that we will confirm
them once your reservation is made. Prices may be modified during holidays or the peak tourism
season. Also, we work with many hotels in Cusco and Aguas Calientes, so if there is a specific
hotel not listed that you prefer, please let us know and we can provide you with a price, or you
can also reserve your hotels directly.
Vistadome Train: Our price includes train tickets in the Expedition train, however, if you would
like to upgrade your return train from Aguas Calientes to Cusco to the Vistadome train the price
is an additional $40 USD per person. Please note that because of the train schedule this option
is only available for your return train, and not for the train from Ollantaytambo to Aguas
Calientes.
Customized Itinerary: Although this is our suggested itinerary for this 5-Day Package, we can
personalize your itinerary to better fit your preferences. For example, please let us know if you
will be spending more or less than 5 days in Cusco, if there are additional tours you are interested
in, and if there are any other services we can help organize for you.