Humantay Lake, Machu Picchu by train and Rainbow Mountain 3 days in Cusco

Day 1: Humantay Lake Tour

1. Humantay Lake
   1h · Admission ticket included
   We will pick up you at the hotel, (5:00am) we will start our adventure to the Humantay Lake with 4-hour-drive pass through different towns in private transport to Soraypampa (3850 m.s.n.m.). In Mollepate we will have a delicious breakfast to start our day well before beginning our trek. Once we arrive to Soraypampa we will start our trek up to the Humantay Lake (4200 m.s.n.m.). with breathtaking views and if the sky is clear enough, we can see the impressive snow-capped Salkantay and Humantay. It is a 1.5-hour-walk to the lake with a low to moderate difficulty, and more than worth it when you see the mystic and magic view. It is also possible to rent a horse instead. We will have enough time to take pictures, bring an offer to the Apus. After some free time, we will start our descent to Soraypampa of about 1.5 hours, which is a lot easier than the way up. In Soraypampa lunch will await us and after to rest we return to Cusco where we will arrive at 6 p.m.

Day 2: Machu Picchu tour by train

1. Machu Picchu
   3h
   In the morning we will pick up you from your hotel in Cusco at (06:00 AM or 08:00 according train ticket availability) to take you to Ollantaytambo train station (car trip of 1 hour and 40 minutes approx.).
   Once at Ollantaytambo train station. You will board the train to go to the town of Aguas Calientes (train trip of about 2 hours). On the train journey you will enjoy beautiful and charming landscapes with mountains and jungle from southern of Peru (train snacks included).
   Once you arrive to Aguas Calientes (Machu Picchu town), our staff will be waiting to take you to the bus station, where you will board the bus that makes a zigzag path to the mountain where Machu Picchu is located (bus trip of 30 minutes).
   Then we will go to the entrance of Machu Picchu, where you must present your tickets and respective identification documents, from this place you will start the guided tour in the citadel of Machu Picchu, visit the main venues of the city with our guide who will give you all the information and history of Machu Picchu for approximately 2 hours, we will visit the citadel and places such as: the Main Square, the Circular Tower, the Sacred Solar Clock, the Royal Rooms, among others, on your way we invite you to open the senses and fill with the great energy that hides this majestic place.
   At appropiate time you will take the bus from the entrance of Machu Picchu to the town of Aguas Calientes, where you can take your lunch in one of the restaurants of the city. where you can optionally visit the Hot Springs in Aguas Calientes north of the town.
   At the appointed time you will take the train to go back from Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo (train trip of 2 hours appox.), where our staff will be waiting for you with a board with your name to take you to the city of Cusco. Arrival time to Cusco 10:30 PM

Day 3: Rainbow Mountain tour

1. 1h · Admission ticket included
   We will pick you up early 04:30 am from your hotel in Cusco and we will go by tourist transportation to the South Valley. The trip takes about 3 hours to reach the town of Pitumarca and them Cusipata, where we’ll enjoy a delicious breakfast to recharge the batteries. Then we’ll start our trek. You will be amazed immediately by the beauty scenic, flora and fauna with herds of alpacas and llamas and you’ll have incredible views of the Ausangate Mountain. Our walk will go through typical villages where we can interact with local people.
   After a walk for about 1.5 to 2 hours, we’ll finally arrive to our destination, what we came to see!!! ... Vinincunca or "Mountain of seven colors" (5,020 m / 16,466 ft). On the top we can appreciate the beautiful and magical mountain rainbow Area, as well as the Ausangate one of the most revered mountains in the region, here you will have time to explore the area and take pictures.
   Later we will return the walk downhill to the village of Cusipata, where we’ll recharge energy with a delicious lunch. Finally we’ll return to Cusco by transportation. Arrival time 03:30 to 4:00 pm. approximately.
   The lowest elevation: 4,326 m / 14,189 ft
   The highest elevation: 5,020 m / 16,466 ft
   Approximate walking time: 3 to 4 hours

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• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness