Cusco Essential
5 days
About this activity
Day1: ARRIVAL AND CITY TOUR
Upon arrival into Cusco, be assured that a transfer will be waiting to take you to your hotel to rest and have lunch. We Will welcome you to Peru, ensuring that everything is in order for your stay. In the afternoon, we Will visit the most important archeological places in Cusco, which are: Qoricancha or temple of the sun,Sacsayhuaman,Qenqo,Tambomachay and Puca Pucara.
Day2: CHINCHERO–MARAS–MORAY + TRAIN TO MACHU PICCHU
After your buffet breakfast in your hotel, we Will pick you and take you to Maras and visit the archeological center of Moray, an amazing agricultural centre that the Inkas used to work with plants. Then, we Will head to Maras salt flats, where your guide Will share his knowledge about this fascinating place.
At the end of this tour, we Will drive you to Ollantaytambo’s train station where you Will take your train to Machu Picchu town. Once you arrive to Machu Picchu you Will able to rest at your hotel.
Day3: GUIDED TOUR TO MACHU PICCHU AND RETURN TO CUSCO
Early in the morning after enjoying your breakfast, we Will hop on the bus for 30 minutes until we reach the sacred citadel of Machu Picchu, that awaits with its magnetic energy and harmony, that you only get to experience once you are there and Will leave you speechless. During this guided tour, your guide Will the history and the myths of Machu Picchu, revealing to you the many secrets around the architectonical centre which is one of the most magical and mysterious places in the world.
The incan citadel of Machu Picchu is located at 2.430 meters above sea level, in the middle of the rainforest surrounded by mountains of extraordinary beauty. Furthermore, this is probably the greatest architectonical place made by the incan empire in their Golden age.
The natural enviroment of Machu Picchu by the border of the andes, that covers the Amazon basin, which is rich and diverse flora and fauna. For its location and climate, this area is frequently covered with clouds and fog that are traversed by the sun light.
In the evening, we Will take the train to get back to Cusco. Upon your arrival, our partners Will be waiting for you to transfer you to your hotel.
Day 04: RAINBOW MOUNTAIN TOUR
Very early in the morning (3:30 a.m.), we´ll pick you up at your hotel, to travel to the Hanchipacha Sector, 130 km where we will enjoy our breakfast. Then we Will start walking for about 3 to 4 hours, a very demanding trekk since the we are at an altitude of over 4,800 meters above sea level. When we reach the highest point of the mountain we Will Marvel at the beauty of the rainbow mountain.
Afterwards, we Will head back to Qesoyuno to grab some lunch and get back to Cusco, arriving at around 7 pm.
Day 05: TRANSFER TO AIRPORT
On this day, we will take you to the airport for your return home.
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Upon arrival into Cusco, be assured that a transfer will be waiting to take you to your hotel to rest and have lunch. We Will welcome you to Peru, ensuring that everything is in order for your stay. In the afternoon, we Will visit the most important archeological places in Cusco, which are: Qoricancha or temple of the sun,Sacsayhuaman,Qenqo,Tambomachay and Puca Pucara.
Day2: CHINCHERO–MARAS–MORAY + TRAIN TO MACHU PICCHU
After your buffet breakfast in your hotel, we Will pick you and take you to Maras and visit the archeological center of Moray, an amazing agricultural centre that the Inkas used to work with plants. Then, we Will head to Maras salt flats, where your guide Will share his knowledge about this fascinating place.
At the end of this tour, we Will drive you to Ollantaytambo’s train station where you Will take your train to Machu Picchu town. Once you arrive to Machu Picchu you Will able to rest at your hotel.
Day3: GUIDED TOUR TO MACHU PICCHU AND RETURN TO CUSCO
Early in the morning after enjoying your breakfast, we Will hop on the bus for 30 minutes until we reach the sacred citadel of Machu Picchu, that awaits with its magnetic energy and harmony, that you only get to experience once you are there and Will leave you speechless. During this guided tour, your guide Will the history and the myths of Machu Picchu, revealing to you the many secrets around the architectonical centre which is one of the most magical and mysterious places in the world.
The incan citadel of Machu Picchu is located at 2.430 meters above sea level, in the middle of the rainforest surrounded by mountains of extraordinary beauty. Furthermore, this is probably the greatest architectonical place made by the incan empire in their Golden age.
The natural enviroment of Machu Picchu by the border of the andes, that covers the Amazon basin, which is rich and diverse flora and fauna. For its location and climate, this area is frequently covered with clouds and fog that are traversed by the sun light.
In the evening, we Will take the train to get back to Cusco. Upon your arrival, our partners Will be waiting for you to transfer you to your hotel.
Day 04: RAINBOW MOUNTAIN TOUR
Very early in the morning (3:30 a.m.), we´ll pick you up at your hotel, to travel to the Hanchipacha Sector, 130 km where we will enjoy our breakfast. Then we Will start walking for about 3 to 4 hours, a very demanding trekk since the we are at an altitude of over 4,800 meters above sea level. When we reach the highest point of the mountain we Will Marvel at the beauty of the rainbow mountain.
Afterwards, we Will head back to Qesoyuno to grab some lunch and get back to Cusco, arriving at around 7 pm.
Day 05: TRANSFER TO AIRPORT
On this day, we will take you to the airport for your return home.
Included
- 4 nights accommodation
- Breakfast at your hotel
- Professional guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Breakfast
- Coffee and/or Tea
Not included
- Gratuities
- Lunch and dinner
Additional
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Not wheelchair accessible
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Passport name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Features
Cultural
60%
Tourism
55%
Original
20%
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