5-Day Tour: Machu Picchu, Sacred Valley and Rainbow Mountain

4.9 (23 reviews) Cusco, Peru
Duration5 days
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish, Spanish
Group sizeUp to 15 travelers
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Overview

Discover the best of Cusco and the Peruvian Andes on this amazing 5-day tour, designed to give you a complete, comfortable and worry-free experience. Tour the historic Sacred Valley of the Incas, experience sunrise in Machu Picchu, one of the 7 Wonders of the World, and challenge your senses on the spectacular Rainbow Mountain, all accompanied by expert guides, modern transportation and personalized attention in small groups.

• Explore Cusco, the Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu and Rainbow Mountain in one trip
• Visit iconic sites such as Chinchero, Moray, Salineras de Maras, Urubamba and Ollantaytambo
• Discover Machu Picchu with a professional local guide
• Small groups for a more personalized experience
• Transportation included with pickup and return from your hotel door during the 5 days of the itinerary

Options

4 - star hotel + Observatory

4 star hotel :: Cusco : Sonesta hotel, Novotel, Hilton Garden Inn , Xima hotel or similar

Aguas Calientes : El Mapi by InkaTerra , Boutique Ca
Observatory Train: Train to Vistadome Observatory 360° + Balcony with panoramic windows, and panoramic Vistadome on the way back.
Pickup included

2 - star hotels + Economy Train

2 star hotels :: Cusco : Casa Montes Pardos, Quechua Hotel Cusco or similar

Aguas Calientes : Pisonay Mapi Hotel Boutique, Hotel Raices Machupi
Economy Train: Voyager Train, each car has comfortable seats, large anti-UV impact side windows and beautiful decoration with Andean motifs.
Pickup included

4 - star hotels + Economy Train

4 star hotel :: Cusco : Sonesta hotel, Novotel, Hilton Garden Inn , Xima hotel or similar

Aguas Calientes : El Mapi by InkaTerra , Tierra Viva
Economy Train: Voyager Train, each car has comfortable seats, large anti-UV impact side windows and beautiful decoration with Andean motifs.
Pickup included

2 - star hotel + Observatory

2 - star hotel: Cusco : Casa Montes Pardos, Quechua Hotel Cusco or similar

Aguas Calientes : Pisonay Mapi Hotel Boutique, Hotel Raices Machupi
Observatory Train: Train to Vistadome Observatory 360° + Balcony with panoramic windows, and panoramic Vistadome on the way back.
Pickup included

3 - stars hotel + Observatory

3 - stars hotel: Cusco : Munay wasi , San Agustin International, Casa Andina, Hotel Marquez or similar

Aguas Calientes : Inti Punku Machu Picch
Observatory Train: Train to Vistadome Observatory 360° + Balcony with panoramic windows, and panoramic Vistadome on the way back.
Pickup included

3 - star hotels + Economy Train

3 star hotels :: Cusco : Munay Wasi Inn , San Agustin International, Casa Andina, Hotel Marquez or similar

Aguas Calientes : Inti Punku Machu P
Economy Train: Voyager Train, each car has comfortable seats, large anti-UV impact side windows and beautiful decoration with Andean motifs.
Pickup included

What's included

  • Round trip bus ticket between Aguas Calientes and Machu Picchu
  • Entrance to the Mountain of Seven Colors
  • Professional local guide in English and Spanish
  • Guided tours to the Sacred Valley and Rainbow Mountain
  • Round trip transfers between the hotel and the airport in Cusco
  • Breakfast
  • 4 breakfasts at the hotel
  • Entrance and guided tour of Machu Picchu
  • 4 nights of accommodation in a hotel (2, 3, or 4-star category, according to your choice)
  • Buffet lunch in the Sacred Valley and traditional lunch on day 4
  • Round trip train ticket (Ollantaytambo – Aguas Calientes – Ollantaytambo)
  • Ticket to the Sacred Valley
  • Entrance to the Salt Mines of Maras
  • Supplement for single room (if traveling alone)

What to expect

Day 1: Welcome to Cusco | Pick up at Cusco airport
  1. Cusco
    Pass by
    Upon arrival at the Cusco airport, our FLY CUSCO PERU Travel Agency guide will receive you and transfer you to your hotel in our private transportation. After check-in, our guide will brief you and verify details about the next day's activities and answer any questions you may have. The rest of the day is all yours at leisure.
Day 2: Sacred Valley of the Incas Tour | train to Machu Picchu
  1. Cusco
    2h
    7 : 45 AM. After breakfast at your hotel in Cusco, our guide will pick you up from your accommodation to start your trip to the Sacred Valley of the Incas. Enjoy its Andean landscapes, welcoming people and amazing archaeological sites that make this tour an unforgettable experience.
  2. Chinchero
    1h
    8 : 30 AM. After an hour's drive from Cusco, we arrived in the charming village of Chinchero. We will visit a local family that keeps alive the traditions of the Andean fabric. You can get to know their alpacas and llamas, feed them, take photos and discover the ancient natural dyeing techniques with which they create their colorful hand-woven fabrics.
  3. Maras Moray Tours
    1h
    9 : 30 AM. Admire Moray’s impressive circular terraces, surrounded by the majestic Andes. Your guide will reveal how the Incas experimented with different microclimates to grow their food. A fascinating place that combines engineering, history and natural beauty.
  4. Salinas de Maras
    1h · Admission ticket not included
    11 : 00 AM. We will observe the thousands of salt ponds of Maras, which continue in use since Inca times. This place offers one of the most representative views of the Sacred Valley, our guide will be happy to capture this moment for you. Afterwards, we will continue the tour to enjoy a traditional lunch.
  5. Urubamba
    1h
    12:00 PM. You will enjoy a buffet lunch in one of the best restaurants in the Sacred Valley, with more than 50 options of Peruvian cuisine, among salads, soups, main dishes and typical desserts. Vegetarian options are also offered.
  6. Archaeological Park Ollantaytambo
    1h
    14: 10 PM. We will visit the terraces and ruins of Ollantaytambo, an important military, religious and agricultural center that protected the entrance to the road to Machu Picchu. This place was the scene of significant events during the Spanish invasion.
    At the end of the visit, we will go to the train station to board the selected service (regular train, panoramic or observatory, depending on your reservation). During the journey of approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes, you can enjoy spectacular Andean landscapes and the Urubamba River, towards Aguas Calientes.
  7. Aguas Calientes
    2h
    18 :00 Upon arrival in Aguas Calientes (village of Machu Picchu), our staff will be waiting for you at the departure of the train station to transfer you to your hotel. After check-in, you will have the afternoon free to rest or tour the town on your own.
Day 3: Machu Picchu in the morning | Return to Cusco in the afternoon
  1. Machupicchu
    5h · Admission ticket included
    07 :00 After breakfast at the hotel, we will head with our guide to the bus station, which will take us to the main gate of the Machu Picchu Historical Shrine.
    We will start a guided tour of the main areas of the Inca citadel, touring its squares, temples and steps of finely carved stone. During the tour, your guide will share the historical and spiritual aspects that make Machu Picchu one of the seven wonders of the modern world.
    At the end of the guided tour, you will have free time to explore the site on your own and enjoy the surroundings.
    Afterwards, we will take the bus back to Aguas Calientes, where you will have time for lunch (lunch not included).
    14 :00 At the right time, we will board the train back to Ollantaytambo station, again enjoying the stunning landscapes of the valley.
  2. Cusco
    3h
    Upon arrival at Ollantaytambo train station, our transport will be waiting to take you back to your hotel in Cusco.
    Estimated arrival time: 18:00 h.
Day 4: Rainbow Mountain Tour (Vinincunca)
  1. Cusco
    2h
    We will pick you up from your hotel between 4:30 AM. In our tourist transport, and then we will move for about 2 hours south, on the route we will pass through traditional villages and have an incredible view of the Peruvian Andes.
  2. Cusipata
    45m
    We will arrive at Cusipata, where our restaurant awaits us, where we will enjoy a delicious Buffet breakfast, it is time to recharge our batteries and then start the adventure.
  3. Vinicunca Mountain
    4h · Admission ticket not included
    We will arrive at the starting point of the trek, our guide will give you instructions and recommendations for the route to enjoy this fantastic experience, we will start the trek from Pampa chiri at an altitude of 3,700 m. An uphill walk of 1.5 hours awaits us to reach the famous Rainbow Mountain. On the way, you will have the opportunity to enjoy an incredible view, glacial peaks, red mountains, rocky hills, traditional llamas and alpacas that graze all over the valley. Once we reach the top, a breathtaking view of the majestic Vinicunca Mountain and the top of the Ausangate Glacier will amaze you. You will have enough time to take beautiful photographic shots, our guide will inform you about the composition of these mountains and how they were striated in the rainbow of colors, then we will descend on a downhill hike, until we reach our transport.
  4. Cusipata
    2h
    We will go to the restaurant where a delicious fresh and hot lunch will be ready for us. We will regain strength and have time to interact with the locals. We will board our transport to return to Cusco. We will arrive around 4 p.m. to the city, after a fantastic day
Day 5: Departure from Cusco | Airport transfer
  1. Cusco
    Pass by
    After breakfast 2 hours before your flight departure we will take you to the airport

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

Free pick up from hotels , hostels, house, apartments within the historic center of
the city of Cuzco.
If you do not find your location, contact the courier after booking

Additional information

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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