Traditional Cusco & Machu Picchu & Maras & Rainbow Mountain 6D/5N

Traditional Cusco & Machu Picchu & Maras & Rainbow Mountain 6D/5N

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Traditional Cusco & Machu Picchu & Maras & Rainbow Mountain 6D/5N

6 Days Starting and ending in Cusco

Visiting: Cusco, Aguas Calientes, Maras, Vinicunca Rainbow Mountain

Tour operator:

PV Travels

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Group size:

1 - 20

Physical rating:

Medium

Age range:

0-99

Special diets catered:

Vegetarians

Tour operated in:
English , Spanish
Activities:

Sightseeing, Walking

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Tour Overview

Be dazzled by the Vinicunca Mountain, also known as Rainbow Mountain, on this full-day 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.This package you will start your adventure getting to know the city of Cusco, we will take you to the main attractions, on the tour of the Sacred Valley of the Incas you will have the opportunity to see incredible landscapes and get to know more about this amazing culture, for your Machu Picchu visit, we will take you from the door of your hotel and back through high quality transportation at a leisurely pace that allows you to see the best of Machu Picchu and Cusco.

Highlights

  • Marvel at the snow-capped mountain peaks of the Andes

  • Enjoy spectacular views of Rainbow Mountain

  • Stumble across the animals of the Andes

  • Explore the colorful Písac market

  • Admire the Incan architecture in Ollantaytambo

  • Take a scenic train and bus ride to Machu Picchu

  • Enjoy some free time in the town of Aguas Calientes

  • See the amazing ruins of Sacsayhuaman

  • Visit Cusco's most famous Cathedral

Places You'll See

Traditional Cusco & Machu Picchu & Maras & Rainbow Mountain 6D/5N

Traditional Cusco & Machu Picchu & Maras & Rainbow Mountain 6D/5N

Traditional Cusco & Machu Picchu & Maras & Rainbow Mountain 6D/5N

Traditional Cusco & Machu Picchu & Maras & Rainbow Mountain 6D/5N

Traditional Cusco & Machu Picchu & Maras & Rainbow Mountain 6D/5N

Traditional Cusco & Machu Picchu & Maras & Rainbow Mountain 6D/5N

Itinerary

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Day 1 : Arrival In Cusco
Location: Cusco
Accommodation: Hostel

Upon arrival in Cusco, reception at the airport / bus station and transfer to upscale hotel in the city center.
**Note: Recommend to arrive in Cusco before 11am

Afternoon:. Cusco City Tour
In the afternoon around 1:10 pm pick up from your hotel to Cusco City Tour. The tour will begin visiting the Temple of the Sun or Qorikancha, Sacsayhuaman, Kenko, PucaPucara and Tambomachay. And return around 7:00 pm
The evening will be free to rest and acclimatize to the altitude.
Overnight in Cusco

Day 2 : Sacred Valley To Aguas Calientes
Location: Aguas Calientes
Accommodation: Hostel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch

After a delicious breakfast we will pick at your hotel around 8:30 am for the wonderful Tour Sacred Valley of the Incas and visit the archaeological park Pisac and its traditional market, enjoy a delicious buffet lunch in Urubamba, then visit the wonderful city of Ollantaytambo, where there should stop walking through the cobblestone streets that keep alive the Inca culture that make us go back in time. In the afternoon, we will take our train to Aguas Calientes. The journey will take approx. 2 hours.
Upon arrival in Aguas Calientes, reception at train station and transfer to the accommodation.
The evening will be free to relax and dine in the restaurant of your choice.
Overnight in Aguas Calientes

Day 3 : Visit To Machu Picchu – Return To Cusco
Location: Aguas Calientes
Accommodation: Hostel
Meals Included: Breakfast

After a nice breakfast in the hotel we will meet our guide. Together we will take the bus from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu, which lasts about 25 minutes.
Upon arrival in Machu Picchu, we will enter the citadel. Our professional guide will give you a tour of the historic citadel for 2 hours. After the guided tour, you will have free time to explore the areas located in the outskirts of Machu Picchu and take photos.
When you finish exploring Machu Picchu, the bus will take you back to Aguas Calientes, where you will have free time to have lunch or relax in one of the many restaurants or cafes. In the afternoon / evening we will board our train to return to Cusco. Approximately four hours later, you will arrive in Cusco and be transported back to your accommodation.
Overnight in Cusco

Day 4 : Morning: Maras & Moray Half Day
Location: Maras
Accommodation: Hostel
Meals Included: Breakfast

We leave our accommodation around 8:30 am. First visit to Moray, which consists of several circular agricultural terraces built by the Incas in natural sinkholes on a limestone plateau that overlooks the Urubamba Valley. It has been suggested that the terraces have a cosmological meaning, but their function in addition to agricultural purposes, is still unclear. Then we visit the colonial town of Maras. This is an important salt mine exploded during Inca times and later during the colonial era. Displays the salt mines in ancient terraces and ponds. Return to Cusco around 3pm.
Overnight in Cusco

Day 5 : Full Day:. Rainbow Mountain Trek
Location: Vinicunca Rainbow Mountain
Accommodation: Hostel
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 6 : 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

  • Accommodation

    • 4 nights in Cusco in hotel 2* • 1 night in Aguas Calientes in hotel 2*

  • Airport Transfers at Destination

    • Transfers airport - hotel - airport (or bus terminal)

  • Entrance Fees

    • BTG (general tourist ticket). • All entrance fees.

  • Fully Guided

    • Cusco City Tour • Tour to the Sacred Valley of the Incas • Maras & Moray tour • Rainbow Mountain tour • Mobility for all tours mentioned. • Guided tour in English or Spanish

  • Meals – Breakfast Only

    • Breakfast included at the hotel • Buffet lunch in Urubamba • Buffet lunch at Mountain

  • Train Tickets

    • Train ticket Ollantaytambo-Aguas Calientes-Ollantaytambo

  • • Bus ticket: Aguas Calientes-Machu Picchu-Aguas Calientes. • All transfers. • Support 24/7

What's Not Included

  • Tipping and Gratuities

  • International Travel

  • Drinks with Meals

  • All Domestic Transportation (including internal flights)

Check out our Q&As

  • 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.

  • Is free Wi-Fi available in the accommodation used?

    All accommodations offer free wifi.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Will passengers from another country be participating in the tour?

    Group tours are shared with travellers from other countries.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Are all entrance fees included in the price?

    Entrances are included as specified on the itinerary.

  • 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.

  • Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?

    All tours are set in English or Spanish.

Book with Confidence

  • Low Deposit

    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.

  • 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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