Welcome to an unforgettable journey that will take you through the most important attractions of Peru: Cusco, the Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu and the impressive Vinicunca Mountain during 5 days and 4 nights. Immerse yourself in the cultural and historical richness of this region while discovering the magic of this city.
In Cusco, this ancient city reveals its historical splendor in iconic sites such as the Cathedral and Sacsayhuaman. The Sacred Valley fascinates with Pisaq and Ollantaytambo, which stand as witnesses to the ancient Inca Empire.
Machu Picchu, one of the New Seven Wonders of the World, dazzles with its citadel and spectacular landscapes. Finally, Rainbow Mountain captivates with its unique palette of colors, offering breathtaking panoramic views. Get ready to experience something truly unique with us!
We will welcome you at Cusco airport upon your arrival and transfer you to your hotel. Once you've settled in, you will begin exploring the city of Cusco and various nearby Inca sites. We will pick you up at 12:30 PM. We will begin our Cusco City tour with a visit to the Cathedral of Cusco, which is full of history and valuable works of art. Next, we will visit Qoricancha also known as “Temple of the Sun”, a sacred site dedicated to the deities, where we can appreciate the fine lithic craftsmanship of the Inca people.
Later, we will continue to the esplanade of Sacsayhuaman, known for its massive megalithic stone walls built with astonishing precision. We will then visit nearby archaeological sites, including Qenqo, Puka Pukara, and finally Tambomachay. We will conclude our city tour at 6:30 p.m. near Cusco's Plaza de Armas.
Overnight stay in Cusco.
The tour begins early with an excursion to the Sacred Valley. At approximately 7:00 a.m., we will pick you up from your hotel and start by visiting the Pisac Archaeological Center, located 45 minutes from Cusco. Pisac showcases the advanced knowledge of the Incas in agricultural terraces, architecture, and urban planning. After exploring the Pisac Archaeological Center, we will stroll through the small town and its famous craft market.
At noon, we will head to the town of Urubamba, where you will enjoy a buffet lunch featuring traditional Peruvian cuisine. In the afternoon, we will visit the Ollantaytambo archaeological site, which served as a strategic military, agricultural, and religious center. Later, we will board the train to Aguas Calientes, where we will spend the night.
Overnight stay in Aguas Calientes.
We start our day very early. Our guide will pick us up from the hotel in Aguas Calientes and take us to the bus station for a 25-minute journey to the Machu Picchu sanctuary. We will tour the Inca citadel, and we will take the classic photo of the Historic Sanctuary of Machu Picchu.
We will begin the tour with our guide, where you will learn everything about this wonder of engineering, art, and architecture, all in perfect harmony with nature and wisdom. Likewise, we will walk through the agricultural and urban areas, which include squares, temples, roads, staircases, terraces, aqueducts, and more. The guided tour lasts approximately 3 hours.
Once the tour of the Machu Picchu Citadel is complete, the walk and effort will be rewarded with a sense of achievement and the privilege of contemplating this wonder of the world—an exciting and unforgettable experience that will be engraved in your heart forever.
After the tour, you will return to the town of Aguas Calientes, where you will have time for lunch before boarding the return train. Upon arriving at Ollantaytambo, we will transfer you to your hotel in Cusco.
Overnight stay in Cusco.
The excursion to Rainbow Mountain in Cusco offers an unforgettable experience, starting with hotel pick-up at 4:00 AM. The two-hour drive takes you to the Cusipata district, where you will enjoy a delicious breakfast. After a short break, you will pass through two base controls in the communities of Tintinco, Paucarpata, and Chillihuani, before starting a 1-hour and 30-minute hike to Vinicunca Mountain, also known as Seven Colors Mountain.
From the summit, you can admire an impressive palette of colors ranging from green to red, with majestic views of the Andes mountain range. The mountain reaches an altitude of 5,389 meters above sea level, similar to that of Everest Base Camp. The tour includes breakfast and an Andean lunch, ending around 4:00 PM. with the return to your hotel in Cusco.
Overnight stay in Cusco.
Breakfast at the hotel. Afterward, we will transfer you to the airport for your departure flight, thus concluding your Cusco, Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu, and 7-Color Mountain 5 days- 4 night tour.
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Upon your arrival at Cusco airport, we will warmly welcome you and head to your hotel, providing transportation for you to settle in and enjoy a well-deserved rest. Once you've had a chance to settle in, we'll begin your experience in the beautiful city of Cusco and its various Inca sites nearby. For this exciting start, we'll be ready to pick you up at 1:30 PM.
We begin our tour at Cusco Cathedral, adorned with fine carved woodwork and impressive altars and beautiful paintings, created by local artists of the Cusco School.
Next, we'll walk through the streets of the historic center towards Qoricancha, or the Temple of the Sun, dedicated to the deities of the Sun, the Moon, the Stars, the Rainbow, Thunder, and Lightning. Here, you'll appreciate the advanced lithic craftsmanship of the Incas, showcasing the highest level of stone cutting, still stable today despite earthquakes.
After visiting Qoricancha, we will drive to Sacsayhuaman, located 3 km from the city of Cusco. The esplanade of Sacsayhuaman offers a panoramic view of the city of Cusco. Sacsayhuaman was built with massive limestone blocks weighing between 25 and 130 tons. Featuring three superimposed terraces in a zigzag shape, this large and spacious area was used for gatherings and various festivities such as Warachikuy and Inti Raymi.
We will also reach Q'enqo, which means labyrinth, located one kilometer from Sacsayhuaman. It features limestone constructions with stone sculptures, accompanied by structures that, according to historians, were used for astronomical, religious, and embalming or mummification purposes.
We'll visit Puca Pucara, derived from the Quechua words Puka, red, and Pukara, fortress, meaning "red fortress". It served as a strategic site for control and surveillance of access and exit from the Imperial City of Cusco, used as a territorial border to divide regions and establish displacement regimes.
Finally, we'll visit Tambomachay, a resting place located 9 km from the city of Cusco, known as the Inca Baths for its water sources or also known as the Waters of Eternal Youth due to the constant flow of its waters. Thus, we conclude our city tour near the main square of Cusco.
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After the tour, a stroll around the Plaza de Armas and its surroundings is a must. In the vicinity, you can savor Peruvian cuisine at nearby restaurants, or simply relax on one of the benches in the Plaza de Armas and take the classic photo as a keepsake in a charming atmosphere. If you enjoy nightlife, you’ll find many discos and bars around the square.
We continue our adventure early in the morning, with our transfer picking you up at your hotel around 7:00 AM. We will take a 1-hour journey to reach Pisac. During the trip, you’ll have the opportunity to admire the beauty of the Sacred Valley and its continued importance for humanity.
We will visit the Pisac Archaeological Center, located above the city. Here, we can see how the locals use ancient Inca agricultural techniques to cultivate the slopes and achieve maximum productivity.
Next, we will explore the vibrant Pisac handicraft market, filled with colors and a wide variety of crafts. At noon, we will enjoy a delicious buffet lunch at a tourist restaurant in the Urubamba.
After lunch, we'll head to Ollantaytambo, located 76 km from the city of Cusco. There, we will marvel at the imposing lithic pieces—meticulously carved stone blocks, some weighing over 100 tons. These stones were transported to the mountain for astronomical purposes—an achievement that continues to amaze the world.
Ollantaytambo is strategically located amid three valleys, marking the transition to the eyebrow of the jungle. Ollantaytambo has been recognized as the "Best Tourist Town in the World". It is considered a city suspended in time due to its Inca colonial architecture, with a clever hydraulic engineering system that distributes water through channels that run through its streets, maintaining its original landscape.
From Ollantaytambo, we will transfer to the train station to depart for Aguas Calientes, a journey that takes approximately 1 hour and 50 minutes. Along the way, you can delight in the lush vegetation of the jungle and enjoy panoramic views of the Vilcanota River. Upon arrival, you will be taken to your hotel to settle in. You will have the rest of the afternoon free to explore the town, stroll its streets, buy crafts in local stores, or dine in one of the many restaurants in the area.
Overnight stay in Aguas Calientes.
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Today, we will embark on an exciting journey to explore one of the Modern Wonders of the World: Machu Picchu. We will start early, taking the bus—the most common way to reach the Inca citadel—which takes approximately 25 minutes.
Upon arriving at Machu Picchu, we will begin the tour on the Main Circuit (Circuit 2) and take the classic photo of the citadel. Our guide will take you through the agricultural and urban areas, including squares, temples, terraces, staircases, paths, aqueducts, and more.
As we ascend, you'll witness the mountains surrounding Machu Picchu and the Urubamba River flowing towards the cloud forest. The Machu Picchu tour lasts approximately 2 hours, during which your guide will provide all the information and answer any questions.
After this fascinating journey, you will have thoroughly explored the mysteries and history of Machu Picchu, leaving with a unique experience etched in your memory. We will then return to the town of Aguas Calientes to board the train back to Ollantaytambo station, where our transportation will be waiting to take you back to your hotel in Cusco.
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We will visit one of the new natural attractions in Cusco, the Rainbow Mountain, also known as Vinicunca (Neck of Stones). It has been declared a "Unique Natural Treasure in the World". Situated at 5,100 meters above sea level, it's interesting to note that this altitude is similar to that of Everest Base Camp.
We will start very early, picking you up from your hotel in Cusco at around 4:00 AM. We will travel by car for about two hours south to reach the Cusipata district in the Quispicanchi province, where we will have breakfast.
After a brief rest, we continue on a 20-minute journey to the first control base of the communities of Tintinco and Paucarpata. From here, we will continue on a 25-minute journey to reach the second control base of the Chilliwani community. It is at this point that we will begin a hike of approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes to the Red Valley mountain range.
During the hike, you will have the opportunity to admire the distinctive flora and fauna of the Andes, with the chance to see llamas and alpacas in their natural environment.
Upon reaching the Vinicunca viewpoint ,our guide will provide an informative explanation of the orography, ecosystem, and colors of the mountain. The Rainbow Mountain is a natural wonder created by the oxidation of various minerals that form these geological formations. The slopes and summits display colors ranging from red, purple, green, pink, to yellow, creating an impressive array.
Then, we will return along the same path to the starting point of the hike. Our transportation will be waiting to take us back, where we will enjoy a delicious Andean lunch. After lunch, we will begin the return journey to the city of Cusco, arriving around 4:00 PM.
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OPTIONAL: On this day, you can switch to the Maras, Moray, and Salinas de Maras Tour.
On the last day of the tour, we will have breakfast at the hotel. At the appropriate time, we will escort you to the airport for your departure flight.
Concluding your 5-day, 4-night journey through Cusco, the Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu, and the breathtaking Rainbow Mountain.
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2* Hotel
Hotel 7 Ventanas - Hotel Casa Elena - Hotel Andariego, in Cusco
Hotel Wiracocha Inn - Hotel Terrazas De Luna, in Aguas Calientes
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3* Hotel
Hotel Inkarri - Hotel Tika Wasi - Hotel Sueños Del Inca, in Cusco
Hotel Tara Machupicchu - Hotel Waman Machupicchu, in Aguas Calientes
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3* Superior Hotel
Hotel San Agustin Int. - Hotel Xima - Hotel Estancia San Blas, in Cusco
Hotel Taypikala Machupicchu - Hotel Inti Punku, in Aguas Calientes
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4* Hotel
Hotel Sonesta - Hotel Tierra Viva - Hotel San Agustin Plaza, in Cusco
Hotel Jaya Machupicchu - Hotel Hatun Inti Boutique, in Aguas Calientes
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