5 Day Machu Picchu Humantay Lake and Rainbow Mountain Adventure

5 days (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English and 1 more

Discover some of Peru's most sacred sites on a 5-day tour that begins in Cusco. Join a small group and enjoy a tour of the city of Cusco, hike to the turquoise Humantay Lake, hike through the ruins of Machu Picchu, and hike to the top of the colorful Rainbow Mountain. Your guide sheds light on the area's history, culture, and wildlife as you explore.

What's Included

Bus from Ollantaytambo to Cusco
Tourist tickets for the City tour
Vehicle with air conditioning
Professional guide
Bus from Cusco to Ollantaytambo
Lunch (Optional[3])
Lunch
Train tickets from Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo
Bus from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu (Round Trip)
Breakfast (Optional[2])
Breakfast
Oxygen balloon
Train from Ollantaytambo to Aguas Calientes
Pick-up at your hotel in Cusco
Hiking poles
Meals not mentioned
Machu Picchu tickets subject to availability (Please inquire internally) Circuit 1 or 2

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

Pick-up service takes place directly at your hotel within the historic center of Cusco. Please be ready 10 minutes before the scheduled time in the lobby of your hotel. If your accommodation is outside the centre, we will provide you with a nearby meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 5 days (approximately)
    Day 1

    AIRPORT PICKUP - CITY TOUR

    1 stop
  • 1

    The Machupicchu Adventure representative will be waiting for your arrival at the airport and your transfer to the hotel. Free morning to rest and acclimatize. At 2:00 pm, pick up from the hotel for the city visit, first place to visit Koricancha (Temple of the Sun), 45-minute guided tour and then go to the mobility. After 30 minutes in the mobility, we will arrive at Sacsayhuaman (from the Quechua of Saqsay = place of satiated and Waman = Falcon, place where the falcon is satiated). Then we will visit Qenqo (Ritual Center in a rock outcrop) a place of much mysticism that will be felt when entering the Rock outcrop. After 15 minutes of mobility we will arrive at PucaPucara (red fortress) Construction military. The last visit is Tambomachay, known as the Inca Bath where water was worshiped. After your trip, we will take the transportation back to Cusco, approximate arrival time at 7:00 pm.

    7 hours Admission ticket included
  • Day 2

    Humantay Lake

    1 stop
  • 2

    At 4:00 am we will pick you up from the hotel with the mobility to travel to the city of Mollepata where we will have breakfast. Then we will continue your tour in Soraypampa, where we will begin with a 1 hour and 30 minute walk to the Humantay lagoon, which has an altitude of 4,250 m.a.s.l. During the trip, we will appreciate the fauna and flora of the place. Then we will descend to Soraypampa to take the mobility to Mollepata, where we will enjoy a delicious lunch and then we will return to the city of Cusco, approximately. 6:00 pm.

    12 hours Admission ticket included
  • Day 3

    LOST CITY OF THE INCAS MACHU PICCHU

    1 stop
  • 3
    Machu Picchu

    Transfer from the hotel to the train station at 4:00 am. Travel to Ollantaytambo and transfer from the train to Aguas Calientes. The guide will meet you and take you by bus to the Machu Picchu ruins. The guided tour duration depends on the type of entrance ticket. Return by bus to town for lunch. In the afternoon, we will return by train to Ollantaytambo and then by bus to Cusco. Pick-up from the station and transfer to your hotel. "Machu Picchu tickets are subject to availability. Please note that the only entity authorized to sell these tickets is the Ministry of Culture of Peru. Tickets will be purchased according to the available circuits and tickets (corresponding to circuits 1 and 2). Other circuits may be offered with an additional charge to cover the price difference in the entrance fees. In the event that any type of Machu Picchu ticket is unavailable, you will receive a full refund of your tour package."

    10 hours Admission ticket not included
  • Day 4

    Rainbow Mountain

    1 stop
  • 4
    Rainbow Mountain

    At 4:00 a.m., we will pick you up from your hotel. We will head towards the district of Cusipata. 6:30 a.m. Arrival in the district of Cusipata, where we will have a buffet breakfast for 30 minutes. Then we continue your journey. 7:00 a.m. Departure from the restaurant towards the Wasipata area. 8:00 a.m. Approximate arrival at the roadside and, later, start of the hike to Rainbow Mountain (Winicunca). 1 hour and 30 minutes each way. 40 minutes visit to Rainbow Mountain (Winicunca). 1 hour and 15 minutes (approximately) return to where the vehicle is waiting. 12:00 p.m. Approximate arrival time at the roadside, and once the group is complete, we begin your return to the district of Cusipata. 1:00 p.m. Approximate arrival at your restaurant where we will have a buffet lunch for 30 or 40 minutes. At 2:40 p.m. We will return to the city of Cusco. We will arrive in Cusco at approximately 5:30 pm.

    13 hours Admission ticket included
  • Day 5

    DEPARTURE TRANSFER TO THE AIRPORT OR BUS STATION

    1 stop
  • 5
    Plaza de Armas Cuzco

    You will have the morning free to relax depending on your flight time, or if you wish, we have the option of an additional tour that deals with Peruvian gastronomy and the preparation of pisco sour.

    2 hours Admission ticket not included

Additional info

  • 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
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Tags

Multi-day Tours
Bus Tours
Private and Luxury
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
4WD Tours
Car Tours
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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