Machu Picchu & Rainbow Mountain & Humantay Lake 5D/4N
Machu Picchu & Rainbow Mountain & Humantay Lake 5D/4N
Machu Picchu & Rainbow Mountain & Humantay Lake 5D/4N
5 Days Starting and ending in Cusco
Visiting: Cusco, Vinicunca Rainbow Mountain, Aguas Calientes, Lake Humantay
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Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
1 - 20
Physical rating:
High, Medium
Age range:
10-99
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians
Tour operated in:
English , SpanishTrip Styles:
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Tour Overview
This package you will start your adventure getting to know the city of Cusco Be dazzled by the Vinicunca Mountain, also known as Rainbow Mountain, on an adventure through the Peruvian Andes to the amazing spot. Follow through breathtaking landscapes to a natural rainbow painted across the mountain ridges, a one-of-a-kind sight. The Humantay Lake is a full day trek and is surrounded by imposing glaciers that are part of the Andes mountain range, among them the majestic Salkantay and Humantay snowcapped mountains. For your Machu Picchu visit, we will visit one of the most important places for the Inca Empire and until now! Your expert guide will take you throughout the citadel and will explain how the Incas were able to build this magnificent city.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Arrival In Cusco
Location: Cusco
Accommodation: Hotel
Upon arrival in Cusco, reception at the airport / bus station and transfer to upscale hotel in the city center.
The day will be free to rest and acclimatize to the altitude.
Overnight in Cusco
Day 2: Fullday Rainbow Mountain Trek
Location: Vinicunca Rainbow Mountain
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
We will pick you up between 04:00– 04:30am. Then we are going to set out on a drive through the South Valley. The drive takes around 3 hours to get Hanchipacha community where we are going to stop for breakfast. After that we are going to drive you 15 minutes more to Quesiuno community (4,326 m / 14,189 ft.), where we are going to start with the trekking of 3 hours approx. long to the rainbow mountain .In the way up we are going to be able to enjoy amazing landscapes of herds of alpacas and llamas, the Ausangate Mountain, many red mountains and traditional local houses. When we finally reach the Rainbow Mountains (5,020 m / 16,466 ft.), you will have time to explore the area and take pictures. We will spend approximately 30 minutes to 1 hour (depend of your trekking speed and weather conditions).
After the amazing view of the landscapes on the top we are going to down to the beginning of our trekking point, that take 2 hours approx. (Quesiuno community) where we are going to take our transportation to Hanchipacha community to have lunch. Then you are going to be drive to Cusco, and drop you at Regocijos square 2 blocks from Main Square.
Overnight in Cusco
Day 3: Fullday:. Machu Picchu Tour
Location: Aguas Calientes
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Pick up from our hotel in Cusco in the morning around 3am. We will go to the train station in Ollantaytambo, about 1.30h from Cusco, then we will embark on this extraordinary train ride to Machu Picchu where you will have beautiful views. The train passes through beautiful ecosystems then have your camera ready to take pictures.
Approximately four hours after our departure from Cusco, we will arrive at the train station in Aguas Calientes (the town located at the bottom of Machu Picchu). Where our expert guide will be waiting. Together we will take the bus from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu that lasts 25 minutes.
Arriving at Machu Picchu, we will enter the site (do not forget your passport), and our guide will give us a tour of the citadel for 2hours. After the guided tour, there will be free time to explore.
After exploring Machu Picchu, we will take the bus back down to Aguas Calientes. Then you can enjoy the restaurants, explore the village, or relax.
In the afternoon we will take the train back to Ollantaytambo, where our driver will be waiting and will take us back to our accommodation in Cusco.
Overnight in Cusco
Day 4: Fullday: Humantay Lake Trek
Location: Lake Humantay
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
Pick up from your accommodation from 4:00 to 4:30 a.m., then we will continue with our trip by bus until the city of Mollepata where we will enjoy a typical breakfast in the area.
After breakfast we will return to our bus to continue our tour, to Soraypama. We travel along a photogenic path called the “Camino Real,” as we gain altitude. After reaching the tiny village, where few amenities exist, we will start our hike to the Humantay Lake at an altitude of 4,250 m.s.m., our ascent lasts about an hour and a half until we reach the Humantay Lake. After conquering the last hill, we will gaze down on a turquoise lake below, which is surrounded by steep peaks and an impressive glacier
When we arrive at this beautiful Humantay lake, we will have about 1 hour to be able to enjoy the natural beauty that surrounds us and also fill us with the energy that this mountain of the snowy Salkantay has.
When you are ready to hike back down, we will descend to Soraypampa and have lunch while enjoying the breathtaking panoramic views of the snowy peaks.
We will continue the trip to Mollepata where we will enjoy our lunch and after that we will return to Cusco, arriving at the city at 18:30h
The bus will leave au at Plaza Regocijo, only 2 blocks from the main square.
Overnight in Cusco
Day 5 : Departure From Cusco
Location: Cusco
Meals Included: Breakfast
Breakfast in the hotel and transfer to the airport for your return flight.
End of our services!
What's Included
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Accommodation
4 nights in Cusco in hotel 3*
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Airport Transfers at Destination
Transfers airport - hotel - airport (or bus terminal)
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Entrance Fees
Entrances to Rainbow Mountain Entrances to Humantay Lake Entrances to Machu Picchu
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Fully Guided
Rainbow Mountain fullday trek Humantay Lake fullday trek Machu Picchu fullday tour Guided tour in English or Spanish
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Meals – Half Board
Breakfast included at the hotel Breakfast and lunch at Rainbow mountain Breakfast and lunch at Humantay Lake
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Train Tickets
Train ticket Ollantaytambo-Aguas Calientes-Ollantaytambo
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Bus ticket: Aguas Calientes-Machu Picchu-Aguas Calientes. •Transport to all visits included on the itinerary •Support 24/7
What's Not Included
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Tipping and Gratuities
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Drinks with Meals
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All Domestic Transportation (including internal flights)
Check out our Q&As
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What is the fitness level required to do this tour?
You must have a good fitness level as the trek to Rainbow Mountain is very challenging.
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Will passengers from another country be participating in the tour?
Group tours are shared with travellers from other countries.
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What is altitude sickness exactly? Will I get it?
On reaching heights above 3000m, heart pounding and shortness of breath are a normal response to the lack of oxygen in the air. However, for some visitors these symptoms can deteriorate into a condition known as Soroche (or acute altitude sickness) where you can start to experience headaches, loss of appetite, extreme tiredness, sleeplessness and often nausea.
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Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?
All tours are set in English or Spanish.
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Is free Wi-Fi available in the accommodation used?
All accommodations offer free wifi.
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Can you assist with pre or post tour accommodation?
Yes, we can book extra nights at the accommodation chosen, please let us know at time of booking.
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Will I know the names and details of all the accommodation before I depart?
Yes, once we get the booking confirmation we will be sending your complete itinerary with accommodation and time of pickups.
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Are airport transfers included in this tour?
Yes, pickup from airport or bus station is included, please confirm your pickup details at time of booking.
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Do I need a medical and a travel insurance when traveling in Peru?
Yes, we strongly do recommend you to take a medical and a travel insurance in your home country. Although health care is relatively inexpensive in Peru, it is always advisable to have travel insurance.
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Are all entrance fees included in the price?
Entrances are included as specified on the itinerary.
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Is the water fit to drink?
Try to drink bottled or boiled water when in Peru . Tap water is not safe, it may cause mild abdominal upset.
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PV Travels requires a minimum deposit of 0% or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 60 days before departure.
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of pv travels charges.
At 61 days before tour starts: Forfeit 0% of booking price.
At 31 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.
At 1 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.
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