Today you’ll have breakfast at the hotel, and at the appropriate time we’ll take you to the airport for your departure flight, concluding your 6-day Machu Picchu and Rainbow Mountain Tour.
The Machu Picchu and Rainbow Mountain Tour is designed for travelers who want a complete experience in the Cusco region. Over 6 days, you’ll visit archaeological sites such as Sacsayhuamán and Qoricancha in the city, the Inca temples of the Sacred Valley, the wonder of Machu Picchu, the ancestral engineering of Moray and the Maras salt mines, finishing with the impressive hike to Rainbow Mountain.
It includes all transfers, expert guides, and strategic accommodation in Cusco and Machu Picchu Pueblo.
We welcome you to Cusco! We’ll pick you up at the airport or bus station and take you to your hotel. Later, you’ll enjoy a city tour of Cusco, visiting archaeological sites and the most popular spots for many travelers, such as the Main Square, where you’ll visit the Cathedral, the Qoricancha Temple, Sacsayhuamán, Qenqo, Tambomachay, and Puka Pukara. Finally, we’ll drop you off at the main square, where you’ll have time for dinner and to enjoy the magical city center.
Overnight at a hotel in Cusco.
On this day, you’ll visit the Sacred Valley of the Incas. The first place you’ll explore is the archaeological site of Pisac. You’ll walk through its fabulous handicraft market and visit the famous archaeological complex, which was an astronomical center in Inca times. Then, you’ll travel to Urubamba to enjoy a delicious buffet lunch, with the chance to taste local products from the Sacred Valley.
After that, you’ll arrive in Ollantaytambo to visit its archaeological site. Finally, we’ll transfer you to the train station to head to Aguas Calientes, where one of our staff will be waiting to take you to your hotel.
Overnight stay in Aguas Calientes.
According to the time on your entrance ticket, you’ll take the bus from Machu Picchu Pueblo up to the Machu Picchu citadel. Once you arrive, you’ll enjoy a guided tour of the citadel. You’ll learn about the history and architecture of this amazing site and take in all its majesty.
We will book the best circuit for you so you can visit the most important places within the complex; we recommend reserving in advance to get the best views. After your tour in Machu Picchu, you’ll have time for lunch, and in the afternoon you’ll board the train back to Ollantaytambo, where we’ll be waiting to drive you to your hotel in Cusco.
Overnight stay in Cusco.
We’ll visit the beautiful salt mines in the town of Maras and the archaeological site of Moray, two of the main attractions in the Cusco region. Our transportation will pick you up from your hotel in Cusco at 7:30 a.m., and we’ll continue our journey to Moray, the Inca “laboratory” for agricultural research.
Then we’ll head to Maras, where we’ll visit the famous salt mines and learn about the incredible ingenuity and skill of the Incas in extracting this mineral, known as “the white gold of the Andes.” Afterward, we’ll return to Cusco, and on the way back we’ll stop at the Chinchero textile center.
Overnight stay in Cusco.
We’ll start the day very early, since the journey to Rainbow Mountain is quite long. You’ll travel to the district of Cusipata, where you’ll enjoy breakfast. Then you’ll begin the hike, which lasts around 2 hours, but the reward is taking in the majesty of the mountain with its 7 colors, just like a rainbow.
Visit Rainbow Mountain in the company of our expert guide. During this trip, we’ll also visit the communities of Chillca and Vinicunca, where you’ll be able to see llamas and alpacas.
Today you’ll have breakfast at the hotel, and at the appropriate time we’ll take you to the airport for your departure flight, concluding your 6-day Machu Picchu and Rainbow Mountain Tour.
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Arrival and pickup at the airport or bus station to be transferred to your hotel in Cusco. In the afternoon, at approximately 1:00 p.m., we will pick you up from the hotel and begin the city tour. You’ll start by visiting the Cusco Cathedral, then the Qorikancha Temple or Temple of the Sun. You’ll continue your guided tour through the archaeological sites located around the city of Cusco, starting with Sacsayhuamán, Qenqo, Puka Pukara, and Tambomachay. The tour ends at Cusco’s main square at approximately 6:00 p.m. Overnight at a hotel in Cusco.
Overnight stay in Cusco.
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Full-day tour to the Sacred Valley of the Incas starting early at 8:00 a.m. We will pick you up from your hotel. Our vehicle will take you to the town of Pisac, where you’ll begin the tour by visiting the Pisac Archaeological Site, located 45 minutes from Cusco by car. Another great reason to visit Pisac is its handicraft market, where you’ll find a variety of alpaca clothing and crafts that may catch your interest. At midday, we’ll head to the town of Urubamba, where you’ll enjoy a buffet lunch—an excellent opportunity to try Peruvian cuisine.
In the afternoon, we’ll visit the Ollantaytambo Fortress. The afternoon is perfect for taking photos, since the light is less intense compared to midday. Ollantaytambo is an archaeological complex full of history and legends, and we’ll walk through it with our guide. After visiting and exploring these spectacular places, our guide will help you board the train that will take you to the town of Aguas Calientes. Upon arrival, after a journey of approximately 2 hours, our assistant will be waiting for you and will take you to your hotel.
Overnight stay in Aguas Calientes.
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Very early in the morning, you will go to the bus station to take the bus up to the Archaeological Sanctuary of Machu Picchu, where your guided tour will begin. The ride takes 25 minutes; you will finally arrive at the Machu Picchu citadel to witness the impressive sunrise and enjoy the amazing view of the Inca city. Once in Machu Picchu, our guide will begin the tour so you can learn more about the history and architecture of Machu Picchu. You will be amazed by the Inca buildings and temples, as well as the natural surroundings. In the afternoon, you will board the train back to Ollantaytambo station, where we will pick you up and transfer you to your hotel in Cusco. Overnight in a hotel in Cusco.
Overnight stay in Cusco.
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Our tour of Maras, Moray, and the salt mines begins with pickup at around 7:30 a.m., and then we’ll drive to the archaeological site of Moray. As we drive, we’ll see vast farmland surrounded by mountains and glaciers.
Upon arriving in Moray (38 km from Cusco), we will have a guided tour where we’ll learn more about its history and function in Inca times. There are countless theories about Moray’s purpose, but the most widely accepted is that it was an agricultural laboratory. Moray has a series of terraces built in circular, stepped platforms. The deepest circle has a diameter of 80 meters.
Within the terraces, temperature variations range from 0.5 to 1.5 °C per terrace, allowing for the reproduction of up to 20 different types of microclimates. It is said that the purpose of this archaeological center was to grow products that did not normally grow in this area.
After finishing our visit in Moray, we will continue our trip to the Maras Salt Mines, formed by around 3,000 salt pools that produce between 50 and 80 kilos of salt per season. It is said that in Inca times they were used to dehydrate products and thus preserve them longer, preventing spoilage. These pools are fed by a spring that comes from inside a mountain. The water is distributed through channels and carries the salt, which is later extracted by the locals after the sun evaporates the water in the pools.
Maras salt is currently in high demand because it comes from the mountains and not the sea, and also because of its medicinal properties. We recommend purchasing a bit of pink salt, as it is the one that contains the highest amount of minerals beneficial to our health. At the end, we will return to the city of Cusco. On the way back, we will stop in Chinchero to visit an alpaca textile workshop where the locals will show you the entire production process.
NOTE: You can do this same tour by bicycle or ATV for an additional cost. Ask your travel advisor if you’d like to make the change and add more adventure to your experience.
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The tour begins very early in the morning; we will pick you up from your hotel and you will start your journey by car to the district of Cusipata – Paucarpata, where you will have breakfast. Then you’ll continue for 1 more hour by car to the checkpoint where your challenging hike will begin. The adventure lasts approximately 1 hour and 20 minutes. During the hike, you’ll see the beautiful Andean landscapes, snow-capped peaks, and characteristic wildlife, especially llamas and alpacas. When you arrive at the Vinincunca or Rainbow Mountain viewpoint (5,080 m.a.s.l. / about 16,667 ft), our guide will give you an explanation about the geography, ecosystem, and colors of the mountain. You will then return to the checkpoint, where we will be waiting to take you back to Cusipata to enjoy lunch. After that, we will drive you back to your hotel in Cusco.
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Breakfast at the hotel. At the appropriate time, we will transfer you from your hotel to the airport so you can board your return flight.
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Hotel 7 Ventanas - Hotel Casa Elena, in Cusco
Hotel Wiracocha Inn - Hotel Terrazas De Luna, in Aguas Calientes
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Hotel Inkarri - Hotel Tika Wasi - Hotel Sueños Del Inca, in Cusco
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Hotel San Agustin Int. - Hotel Xima - Hotel Estancia San Blas, in Cusco
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Hotel Costa Del Sol - Hotel Sonesta - Hotel San Agustin Plaza, in Cusco
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