Sacred Valley vip, Machupicchu, City Tour, Rainbow Mountain (6 Days)

Day 1: Reception at Cusco Airport and Transfer to the Hotel

Upon arrival at the Cusco airport, our team will greet you with a warm welcome. Then, we will accompany you in a comfortable and safe transfer to your hotel, making sure that you start your adventure in Cusco in the best possible way. We take care of everything so that your experience is relaxed, you can get to know the city of Cusco on your own as a way to acclimatize.

Optional Tour, coordinate this tour in advance. FREE Walking Tour – Travel Peru Agency

In Travel Peru Agency, we offer a FREE walking tour exclusively for our clients. Enjoy a 3 hour walk that will take you to explore the most emblematic places of the city of the Incas. During the tour, you will visit:

• Cusco’s Main Square, the heart of the city.
• The famous Stone of the 12 Angles, samples of Inca architectural art.
• The ancient temples of the Puma, Serpent and Condor.
• Yachay Wasi, the historic Inca school.
• The charming neighborhood of San Blas, known for its artisans.
• The picturesque neighborhood of San Cristobal.
• The most beautiful balcony of the city with spectacular views.
• Several viewpoints to admire the beauty of Cusco from the heights.

This tour is ideal for those who want to know the historical and cultural richness of Cusco for free and guided by local experts. Join us and discover the magic of Cusco on foot.

Day 2: Sacred Valley VIP

Pick up from your hotel from 6:30 to 7:00 a.m., we will leave for our first visit to Chinchero, a picturesque village, where we will be able to see agricultural terraces, the remains of the royal hacienda of Tupac Inca Yupanqui, the beautiful colonial temple built on the foundations of an Inca building and observe the whole process of wool from washing and spinning to become beautiful textiles.

Continuing with our visit we will go to the circular terraces of Moray, where we will observe what were terraces of agricultural experimentation, then we will continue to the Salineras de Maras (salt mines), in this place we will observe the natural process of salt extraction dating from the time of the Incas.

Our next stop will be in the town of Urubamba, a place with good weather where we will have 40 minutes approximately to enjoy a buffet lunch, then we will go to the Ollantaytambo Fortress, built to guard the entrance to this part of the valley and protect it from possible invasions of the inhabitants of the jungle.

Our last stop will be in the town of Pisac where we will visit the Archaeological Complex of Pisac, its location is strategic because it is located on top of a mountain, which allows you to have a view of the entire sacred valley. At the end of the tour we will return to Cusco, arriving at 7:00 p.m. approximately.

Day 3: Machu Picchu Full Day

Machu Picchu Full Day is an excellent option for Peruvian or foreign travelers who wish to visit the historic sanctuary of Machu Picchu and do not have much time. Our one day excursion to Machu Picchu gives you everything you need to make the most of this once in a lifetime experience.

Very early we will transfer from your hotel to the train station in Ollantaytambo where we will board the Expedition train that will take us in approx. 1 hour and 45 minutes to 2 hours to Machu Picchu town, on this route you will enjoy beautiful scenery until you reach our destination town of Aguas Calientes. where our assistant will be waiting to take you to the bus station where we will take the bus that will take us to the archaeological sanctuary of Machu Picchu, the trip takes 30 minutes. Finally we will arrive at the Inca citadel, you will be amazed at this monument considered one of the 7 wonders of the Modern World, immediately our guide will begin the guided tour for you to learn more about the history and architecture of the Inca City of Machu Picchu. After visiting Machu Picchu we will return by bus to the town of Aguas Calientes.

In the afternoon/evening, we will board the train to return to Ollantaytambo, where we will ensure your reception and transfer to the city of Cusco, then to your hotel.

Day 4: City Tour

This day we will start with a well-deserved rest, enjoying a leisurely breakfast at the hotel. Starting at 9:00 a.m. or 2:30 p.m., depending on your preference, we will set off to explore the archaeological centers closest to Cusco on a tour of approximately 5 hours.

The adventure will begin in Cusco’s Main Square, where our guide will give us an introduction to the local history and culture. Then, we will visit the majestic Temple of the Sun, known as the Qoricancha, one of the most important precincts of the Inca Empire. In its time, its walls were covered with gold sheets and it was built in honor of the Sun God (Inti).

Afterwards, we will head to the imposing archaeological sites of Sacsayhuaman, where we will spend 1 hour exploring this incredible fortress. We will continue to Q’enqo, where we will spend 40 minutes discovering its mysterious structures, and finally we will visit the complexes of Pukapukara and Tambomachay, magnificent examples of Inca architecture.

At the end of the tour, we will return to Cusco to relax and better adapt to the altitude, preparing our body for the next tours to higher altitude places, such as the Humantay Lagoon or the Colored Mountain.

Day 5: Rainbow Mountain

The adventure to the Rainbow Mountain starts at 04:20 am with your pick up at your hotel, depending on the location of your hotel in Cusco, then we will go to the south of the city of Cusco where we can see villages and landscapes until we arrive in about 2 hours to the town of Cusipata, where we will have breakfast and after tasting the food we will continue the tour to the Vinicunca Mountain for an hour and thirty minutes more, until we reach the end of the road where we will begin the hike to the Rainbow Mountain (you can rent horses). Here our professional guide will give you the indications to climb the Vinicunca Mountain, on the way we will be able to appreciate the typical fauna of the place and also the beautiful views.

When you arrive to Vinicunca Mountain, you will have enough time to take pictures and marvel at this impressive natural landscape. You will also be able to go up to the Rainbow Mountain viewpoint, from where you will appreciate the imposing snow-capped Ausangate and other mountains of the Andes.

After enjoying the view, we will return by the same trail to the minivan and then to Cusipata, where you will enjoy a delicious lunch. Then, we will continue our return trip to the city of Cusco, arriving at approximately 5:30 p.m.

Day 6: Breakfast at the hotel and transfer to the airport

After enjoying a delicious breakfast at the hotel, we will transfer you to the Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport in Cusco at the scheduled time, according to your flight. Please note that our itineraries are flexible and can be adjusted according to your preferences and available time.

It is essential that you consider your physical condition and take the necessary precautions for hiking and outdoor activities, especially in places with high altitude like Cusco. We want to make sure you enjoy every moment of your trip!