On this 6-day Machu Picchu + Rainbow Mountain tour, you will enjoy some of the most beautiful tourist destinations in the city of Cusco: the Sacred Valley of the Incas, Machu Picchu, Maras, Moray, and Rainbow Mountain. You will have an unforgettable experience to share with friends or family.
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We welcome you to Cusco! We will pick you up from the airport or bus station and take you to your hotel.
Later that day, you will take a city tour through the archaeological sites of Cusco and visit its most popular attractions, including the Main Square, where you will explore The cathedral, Qoricancha temple, Sacsayhuaman, Q'enqo, Tambomachay and Puca Pucara.
Finally, we will take you to the main square, where you will have time for dinner and enjoy the magical city center.
Overnight stay in Cusco.
Today, you will visit the Sacred Valley of the Incas. The first stop will be the Pisac archaeological site, where you will walk through its fabulous artisan market and visit the famous archaeological site that served as an astronomical center during Inca times. Then, you will travel to Urubamba to enjoy a delicious buffet lunch, with the opportunity to taste local products from the Sacred Valley.
Afterward, you will arrive in Ollantaytambo to visit its archaeological site. Finally, we will transfer you to the train station for your journey to Aguas Calientes, where one of our assistants will be waiting to take you to your hotel.
Overnight stay in Aguas Calientes.
In the morning, you will take the bus to Machu Picchu. Once you arrive at your destination, you will have a guided tour of the citadel. You will learn about the history and architecture of the site and appreciate all of its majesty. We will book the best circuit for you to visit the most important places within the complex. We recommend booking in advance to secure the best views.
After the tour, you will have time for lunch. In the afternoon, you will board the train back to Ollantaytambo, where we will be waiting to take you to your hotel in Cusco.
Overnight stay in Cusco.
We will visit the beautiful salt mines of Maras and the archaeological site of Moray, two of the main attractions near the city of Cusco. Our transportation will pick you up from your hotel in Cusco at 7:30 AM. We will then continue our trip to Moray, the Inca agricultural research laboratory.
Afterward, we will go to Maras to visit the famous salt mines, where we will learn about the impressive ingenuity and skill of the Incas in extracting this mineral, known as “The white gold of the Andes”. Afterward, we will return to Cusco, and on the way back, we will visit the textile center of Chinchero.
Overnight stay in Cusco.
We will start the day very early, as the road to Rainbow Mountain is long. You will travel to the district of Cusipata, where you will have breakfast. Then, you will begin the hike, which lasts about 2 hours. The reward is the breathtaking view of the 7-colored mountain, which resembles a rainbow. There are only two other places in the world where you can find this unique landscape.
During this trip, we will also visit the communities of Chillca and Vinicunca, where you’ll have the chance to see llamas and alpacas.
Overnight stay in Cusco.
On this day, you will have breakfast at the hotel. At the appropriate time, we will take you to the airport for your departure flight, concluding your 6-day Machu Picchu + Rainbow Mountain tour.
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Upon arrival in Cusco, you will be picked up from the airport and transferred to your hotel in Cusco.
In the afternoon, around 1:00 PM, we will pick you up from the hotel to begin the city tour. You will start by visiting the Cathedral of Cusco, followed by the Qorikancha Temple, also known as the Temple of the Sun. Your guided tour will continue to the archaeological sites around Cusco, starting with Sacsayhuamán, followed by Qenqo, Puca Pucara, and Tambomachay.
The tour will conclude at the main square of Cusco around 6:00 PM.
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Full-day excursion 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 will begin the tour by visiting the Pisac Archaeological Site, located 45 minutes from Cusco.
Another great reason to visit Pisac is its craft market, where you will find a variety of alpaca clothing and handicrafts that may interest you. At noon, we will head to the town of Urubamba, where you will enjoy a buffet lunch—an excellent opportunity to try Peruvian cuisine.
In the afternoon, we will visit the Fortress of Ollantaytambo. The afternoon is perfect for taking photos since the light is less intense compared to noon. Ollantaytambo is an archaeological site rich in history and legends; we will explore it with our guide.
After visiting these spectacular sites, our guide will assist you in boarding the train to the town of Aguas Calientes. Upon arrival, after a journey of approximately 2 hours, our assistant will be waiting to take you to your hotel.
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Early in the morning, you will head to the bus station to travel to the Machu Picchu Archaeological Sanctuary. The journey takes 25 minutes. Upon arrival, you will witness the impressive sunrise and enjoy breathtaking views of the Inca citadel.
Once at Machu Picchu, our guide will begin the tour to help you better understand the site's history and architecture. You will be amazed by the Inca buildings and temples, as well as the stunning natural environment surrounding them. 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.
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Our tour of Maras, Moray, and the salt mines begins with pick-up at around 7:30 AM, followed by a drive to the archaeological site of Moray. During the drive, you will see vast fields surrounded by mountains and glaciers.
Upon arriving in Moray, we will have a guided tour where we will learn more about its history and function during the Inca period. There are numerous theories about Moray's function, but the most widely accepted is that it served as an agricultural laboratory. Moray consists of terraces built in a circular, staggered pattern. The deepest circle has a diameter of 80 meters.
Within the terraces, temperature variations range from 0.5 to 1.5 °C per terrace, which can reproduce up to 20 different microclimates. It is said that the purpose of this archaeological center was to plant products that did not grow in this area.
After concluding our visit to Moray, we will continue our journey to the Maras Salt Mines. Formed by around 3000 pools that produce between 50 and 80 kilos of salt per season. It is believed that in Inca times, the salt pools were used to dehydrate products, preserving them for longer periods and preventing deterioration. These pools are fed by a spring that emerges from deep within the mountain. The water is distributed through channels and moves the salt, which will then be extracted by the locals after the sun evaporates the water in the pools.
Maras salt is highly sought after because it comes from the mountains rather than the sea, and it is also known for its medicinal properties. We recommend purchasing pink salt, as it contains the highest concentration of health-benefiting minerals.
Upon finishing, we will return to the city of Cusco. On the way back, we will stop in Chinchero to visit an alpaca factory, where the locals will demonstrate the entire alpaca production process.
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The tour begins early in the morning. We will pick you up from your hotel and drive to the district of Cusipata — Paucarpata, where you will have breakfast. Then, you will continue by car for another hour to the control point, where your challenging hike will begin.
The hike lasts approximately 1 hour and 20 minutes. Along the way, you’ll see stunning Andean landscapes, snow-capped peaks, and the local fauna, including llamas and alpacas. Upon reaching the Vinincunca viewpoint, or Rainbow Mountain (5080 meters above sea level), our guide will explain the geography, ecosystem, and unique colors of the mountain.
You will return to the control point, where we’ll be waiting to take you back to Cusipata for lunch. Afterward, we will drive you back to your hotel in Cusco.
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Breakfast at the hotel. At the agreed-upon time, we will transfer you from your hotel to the airport in private transportation.
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Hotel 2*
Hotel 7 Ventanas - Hotel Casa Elena - Hotel Andariego, in Cusco
Hotel Wiracocha Inn - Hotel Terrazas De Luna, in Aguas Calientes
Important: According to availability, a hotel of similar category will be assigned.
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Hotel 3*
Hotel Inkarri - Hotel Tika Wasi - Hotel Sueños Del Inca, in Cusco
Hotel Tara Machupicchu - Hotel Waman Machupicchu, in Aguas Calientes
Important: According to availability, a hotel of similar category will be assigned.
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Hotel 3* Superior
Hotel San Agustin Int. - Hotel Xima - Hotel Estancia San Blas, in Cusco
Hotel Taypikala Machupicchu - Hotel Inti Punku, in Aguas Calientes
Important: According to availability, a hotel of similar category will be assigned.
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Hotel 4*
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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