City Tour + Sacred Valley + Short Inca Trail + Machu Picchu Tour + Rainbow Mountain
For those short on time but want to cover the Sacred valley,the 2 Day Inca Trail and end with a visit to Rainbow mountain, then this is the perfect package for you!
The Sacred valle.y has long been the home of attractive colonial towns, isolated weaving villages, handicraft markets and lofty 10th and 11th century Inca Citadels of Pisac, Ollantaytambo and Urubamba.The Inca Trail is a stunning cultural show of Inca ruins, exotic side-by-side mountains, primitive lush vegetation and extraordinary ecological varieties.
The trail goes through the National Park. Upon arriving to Machu Picchu, you will get a private guided tour, visiting all the hidden corners of the Inca monument. Take your time exploring the majestic Machu Picchu.
Enjoy the natural colors of the rarely visited Rainbow Mountain, hiking through some isolated communities, in which you may interact with the local people who are still keeping the culture alive! You will see snowcapped peaks, herds of llamas, glaciers and turquoise lakes, all set within an incredibly colourful mountain range with the colors of the rainbow.
Overview:
- Tour Location: Cusco City & Sacred Valley plus 2 Short Inca Trail to Machu Picchu.
- Tour Type: Enjoy a few days at the regions highlights before setting off for the 2 Day Inca Trail
- Total Distance of Hike: 15 KM/ 9.3 Miles
- Good For: Those who enjoy hiking and have a moderate level of fitness
- Difficulty: Moderately challenging Cusco city & sacred valley touring hike.
- Considerations: Permit required for Inca Trail. All entrances are included.
ITINERARY
Cross the Andes to Machu Picchu 6 Days - Itinerary
Day 1: Welcome To Cusco + Cusco City Tour
Upon your arrival to the cosmopolitan capital of Cusco, you will be greeted by our representative and transferred to your hotel. There you will receive a short briefing and be given the morning to acclimatize. In the afternoon, You will be picked up from you hotel at approximately 13:00. From here you will head to Cusco’s Plaza de Armas where you will be able to appreciate the important colonial attractions and the wonderful landscape
After touring this beautiful place you will continue on foot with your group through an ancient Inca-built street from the Plaza de Armas to Qoricancha, the Temple of the Sun. In Qoricancha you will observe the clash between Inca culture and Catholicism, and you will have the opportunity to see firsthand the difference in building methods. Your guide will explain about the history behind the arrival of the Spanish to Cusco.
Continue your City tour.The first stop is Sacsayhuaman, a huge fortified citadel and sacred ritual ground. Marvel at the master Inca stonework and the immense stones used to construct the fortress.
From Sacsayhuaman will go by bus to the farthest archaeological site, Tambomachay, a water temple conveying Inca principles of duality and displaying their mastery of hydraulics. Then you will visit Quenqo, small temple site of the Inca, It is a temple which was dedicated to sacrifices and the principle of the world being divided into three realms; Hanan Pacha, the celestial realm in the sky, Cay Pacha, the outer Earth, where people live and Uku Pacha, the inner Earth and the last visit it is Puca Pucara ruins.
After finishing the visit of the archaeological sites (as allowed by the daylight) you will return to Cusco by bus, arriving by approximately 18:30.
- Meals : None
- Difficulty: Enjoyable
- Accommodation: Hotel
- Entrance Tickets: Included
Day 2: Sacred Valley Of The Incas (Pisac + Moray + Salt Mines + Ollantaytambo)
We will pick you up at your hotel at 8:00 a.m. To take you to the bus station. Then we will begin our journey going through the Sacred Valley of the Incas. In our tour we will descend approx. 500 meters to visit the town of Pisaq where we will visit the craft market and can buy some presents for their families.
Then we will head towards the archaeological complex of Pisaq, which offers breathtaking landscapes throughout the valley. In the guided tour we will see the areas that were used as residences, temples and other architecture, etc. After the visit to Pisaq we will continue to Urubamba, where we will stop for lunch.
After this short stop we will continue with the sacred valley driving until Moray Archeological center, to have a guided tour, Moray was a crop experimental garden where the terraces have a different microclimate between each other.
Our next stop will be Maras that is located 40 minutes from Moray. In Maras have located the salt mines, more than 2000 small pools full of pure salt.
Then we will go to Ollantaytambo which is surrounded by spectacular scenery. Here again we will be surprised by the magnificence of the Inca culture, with the amazing temple of the sun with its huge blocks perfectly carved and finished, the water fountains, and the traditional way of dressing of the communities that live around this beautiful place
After you have finished visiting this beautiful place we will transfer you to your hostel where you will spend the night.
- Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
- Difficulty: Enjoyable
- Accommodation: Hotels
- Entrance Tickets: Included
Day 3: Short Inca Trail To Machu Picchu
After breakfast, we will make our way to the Ollantaytambo train station where you will board the train that leaves from Ollantaytambo train station heading to Km 104 (start of our walk of Short Inca Trail). The train trip lasts an hour and a half, in this tour you will be able to appreciate beautiful landscapes and different ecosystems.
When you reach km 104 ( Chachabamba) and then cross a suspension bridge to reach the checkpoint, you must present your passport or document with which you made your reservation. At the end of the respective controls we will start with the uphill walk for 4 hours until we reach the Inca Wiñaywayna site which in Quechua means (forever young) Wiñaywayna has a height of 2680 meters above sea level and is considered one of the most attractive sites of this route.
After your guided tour we will stop to eat our box lunch. After recharging our energy we will continue our hike for an hour and a half until we reach the Intipunku (Sun Gate) where you can enjoy the first panoramic views of Machu Picchu.
Finally we will continue walking through the last section of the Inca Trail until we reach the place where you can take the classic photo with the old citadel.
Then we take our bus to Aguas Calientes, where we spend the night in our hotel.
- Meals: Box Lunch & Dinner.
- Accommodation: Hotel
- Difficulty: Moderate
- Entrance Tickets: Included
Day 4: Guiding Tour Of Machu Picchu
This is the day you’ve been waiting for! Today is your once in a lifetime visit to the majestic Machu Picchu. We encourage every group to have an early breakfast We take the 7:30am bus to Machu Picchu archeological site, arriving in time for the sunrise, making sure we tour every nook and cranny of this New 7 Wonder of the World and UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site. On your 2.5 hours private tour, your guide will expertly direct you through the energetic ruins and its diverse main streets.
Then on your own, you can wander around the town squares of the world’s spiritual center of esoteric wisdom as well as climb the intricately carved stairways made of stone until the end of your session time.
- If you wish to indulge in a few of the following activities on your own, you can (not included in the price)
- Climb up Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu Mountain and appreciate the beauty and magnificence of Machu Picchu (An additional fee)
- Other optional activities in Aguas Calientes include a visit to the new local museum or to the hot springs. (Entrance fee to enter)
After your time to enjoy Machu Picchu, you will descend to Aguas Calientes at 12pm. You can take in a leisurely lunch or explore Aguas Calientes handicraft market and board the Vistadome train by 4:43pm for the return trip to Cusco stopping at the Poroy (Cusco) Train Station and then you will be driven back to your hotel in our private van, arriving around 9pm. (During rainy season, January to May train only runs to Ollantaytambo. Passengers will be transferred by van to Cusco)
- Meals: Breakfast
- Difficulty: Enjoyable
- Accommodation: Hotels
- Entrance Tickets: Included
Day 5: Rainbow Mountain & Red Valley
We pick you up in your Hotel around 3:30 to 4:00 a.m. then we’ll travel 02 hours on a bus to Cusipata where you’ll have a delicious breakfast, after we continue to Phullawasipata (4626 mts. /15177 fts.) this is the trail head where we start the hiking, first we walk 1 and an 1/2 to two hours uphill where you will find a beautiful landscape, big mountain and local people with their typical clothes making their daily life, you will find groups of Alpacas, Llamas and sometimes wild Vicuñas, also small lagoons created by the thaws of the glaciers, once you arrive to the summit (Vinicunca 5020 mts. / 16469 Fts.).From the highest part you can appreciate this stunning landscapes ,a free time to rest and to take your pictures.
We start to go back by a different way, the “Red Valley”, we call it like that for the red color of the mountain soil, they look pretty nice and you will find only few people, this is a total different experience, this will be other 2 and 1/2 hours walk downhill to arrive again in Phullawasipata.
After having our delicious buffet lunch we take back our tranport to Cusco and drop you off at your hotel in Cusco, arriving around 4pm.
- Meals: Breakfast and Lunch
- Difficulty: Moderate & Challenging
- Accommodation: Hotels
- Entrance Tickets: Included
Day 6: Departure From Cusco
Great journey ends here. Airport drop-off is included and it can be done at any time. Today is your last day in Cusco! You will be met at your hotel for a transfer to the Cusco Airport, where you will catch your flight back to Lima and then transfer to your international departure. Alternatively, stay and extend your time in Peru — there's so much to see and explore. ¡Buen viaje!
- Meals: Breakfast
INCLUSION
What Is Included
What Is Not Included
Added Values For Free
PRICES
Price & Availability
““City tour & Sacred Valley & Short Inca Trail Machu Picchu tour is available on any date that its best for you except February when it is closed for maintenance”
Prices
- US$ 995 PER PERSON (AMERICAN DOLLARS) Without Hotel
- US$ 1295 PER PERSON (AMERICAN DOLLARS) 5 Nights 3* hotels
- US$ 1545 PER PERSON (AMERICAN DOLLARS) 5 Nights 4* hotels
***Private service is available for $300 more per person for the entire tour.
Discounts
- 18 to 25 years old: US$30 Information required on student card: name of university, student name, photo of student, expiration date etc. A copy of the card at booking is required & government approval for discount.
- Under 18 years old: US$30 Please send us a copy of your passport at the time of booking.
- Under 11 years old: US$40 Please send us a copy of your passport at the time of booking.
Extras
- Huayna Picchu Mountain: US$75 per person
- Machu Picchu Mountain: US$70 per person
- Single supplement US$50 per night 3*(for solo travelers with single room)
- Single supplement US$100 per night 4*(for solo travelers with single room)
**Huayna Picchu and Machu Picchu Mountain are optional treks within Machu Picchu Citadel which do not include a guide. The climb is usually done on your own after your tour of Machu Picchu Citadel. If you would like the extra hike to be guided, please request in advance. There is an extra cost for this extra guided tour.
TRIP NOTES
Essentials:
- Passport
- Valid, STUDENT CARD (if you booked as a student)
- Immigration Card (given on the plane as you enter Peru)
- Good daypack (the smaller, the better)
- Water storage: Water reservoir like Camelbaks are encouraged – but enough for at least 2-3 liters.
- Comfortable hiking boots (lightweight with good soles)
For Your Duffel:
- Wicking t-shirts
- Hiking pants
- Undergarments.
- Hiking socks
- Fleece
- Warm, down jacket: gets very cold at night
- Rain jacket and pants
- Sun hat
- Wool hat
- Headlamp: essential
- Waterproof gloves (even if they are ski gloves, take them)
- Comfortable shoes for camp
- Walking boots
- Waterproof jacket/rain poncho
- Quickdry towel. We provide small ones, you might enjoy something a little larger.
- Small bottle of soap: we provide warm water each day to clean – might make you feel fresh if you had a little soap.
- Battery Charger: There is no place to plug in while trekking!
- Large plastic bags: to help organize and keep clean from dirty.
Toiletries:
- Sunscreen
- Bug spray
- Handsanitizer
- Wet wipes
- Toothbrush and paste
- Toiletpaper
- Personal medication
- First aid kit: band aids, moleskin, etc.
Inside Your Daypacks:
Daypacks can be any size for hiking, but we always recommend the smaller, the better. Inside Machu Picchu, no bag larger than 25L will be allowed in. If larger, you will need to store outside citadel gates.
- Water: we supply clean water at each meal. You are responsible for your first morning of water only as we won’t have time to filter water until your first lunch.
- Sunhat
- Rain gear
- Fleece
- Camera
- Music (IPhone)
- Handsanitizer
- Toilet paper and small plastic bag for waste
- Extra Money for Souvenirs, Drinks & Tips
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