8 Days Tour in The Short Inca Trail and Rainbow Mountain

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(2 reviews)
Lima, Peru

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

This custom-made 8-days tour is the perfect choice for travelers willing to explore the main highlights that Cusco has to offer.
Start in Lima, here have time to explore the city, then fly to Cusco, here visit the main highlights of the city, continue to explore the Sacred Valley of the Incas, go to Pisac, Ollantaytambo, Maras and Moray. After getting acclimatized, hike the Short Inca Trail, see impressive Inca ruins, go through the Sun Gate with unforgettable views of Machu Picchu!. The next day, explore Machu Picchu sites. Finally, return to Cusco and trek to Vinicunca Rainbow Mountain, famous because of its colorful stripes, here see llamas, alpacas, and amazing Andean landscapes.

What's Included

24-hours of support from our local team.
Transfer Hotel - Train Station - Hotel
Private transportations hotel/airport in every destination as detailed in the itinerary.
Tourist train from the village of Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo.
Lunch (Optional[3])
Lunch
Tourist train to km 104.
Dinner
3 Bus tickets: Machu Picchu - Aguas Calientes – Machu Picchu – Aguas Calientes.
Breakfast (Optional[7])
Breakfast
Accommodation for 07 nights at a 3-star hotels
Shared 2.5 hours guided tour in the Sanctuary of Machu Picchu.
International & Domestic flights, unless specifically mentioned.
Travel insurance
Entrance to Hot Springs in Aguas Calientes (USD 7.00).
Tips
Alcohol & Food unless otherwise noted
Items of personal nature such as gratuities, excess baggage charges, laundry, beverages

Meeting and pickup

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

for airport transfers we are flexible, we can provide this service anytime

Itinerary

Duration: 8 days (approximately)
    Day 1

    Arrival in Lima

    1 stop
  • 1
    Lima

    Upon your arrival in Lima Airport, be welcomed by one of our representatives, who will take you to your hotel in Miraflores/San Isidro. You will have the remainder of the day free to relax/explore the city of Lima on your own. A good idea is to explore the historic center of Lima, Spanish architecture, the 16th-century Cathedral. In the evening, visit a restaurant in Miraflores.

    1 hour 30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • Day 2

    Lima – Cusco & Cusco City Tour

    2 stops
  • 2
    Cusco

    After breakfast, we will transfer you to the airport for your flight to Cusco. Upon your arrival, you will be transferred by one of our representatives to your hotel.

    2 hours Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Sacsayhuaman

    After lunch (not included), explore the city of Cusco, visit the Cathedral and check several paintings from the Escuela Cuzquena, Continue to visit the Qoricancha, or the Temple of the Sun, finally visit the Sacsayhumán (a 15th-century dry-stone complex sitting on a steep hill), Q'enquo, Tambomachay, and Puka Pukara.

    4 hours Admission ticket included
  • Day 3

    Pisac, Ollantaytambo & Chinchero - Cusco

    1 stop
  • 4
    Sacred Valley

    In the morning, depart from your hotel in Cusco and travel to Pisac Inca site and textile market, continue to Ollantaytambo Fortress with one stop for lunch previously. Finally, tour Chinchero site in your way to Cusco.

    6 hours Admission ticket free
  • Day 4

    Maras & Moray - Cusco

    1 stop
  • 5
    Sacred Valley

    In the morning, depart from your hotel in Cusco and travel to Moray Inca terraces, then continue to Maras Salt Mines with over 3,000 salt pools, finally return to Cusco and have the rest of the day at your leisure.

    6 hours Admission ticket free
  • Day 5

    Short Inca Trail – Machu Picchu Town

    1 stop
  • 6
    Inca Trail

    Early in the morning, be transferred to the train station of Ollantaytambo to board the train till Km. 104, from here start the 06-hours hike to Machu Picchu, visiting Chachabamba, Wiñay Huayna and the Sun Gate, finally arrive in Machu Picchu town for the overnight. Maximum Altitude: 8964 ft (2732 m) Minimum Altitude: 6850 ft (2088 m) Distance Travelled: 6.67 miles (10.79 km) Approximate Walking Time: 6 hours Difficulty: Moderate

    6 hours Admission ticket included
  • Day 6

    Machu Picchu – Back To Cusco

    1 stop
  • 7
    Machu Picchu

    Board the 25-minuntes bus to Machu Picchu Sanctuary, enjoy a guided tour, return to Machu Picchu town, after lunch, connect to your train to Ollantaytambo train station and to your transfer back to your hotel in Cusco.

    6 hours Admission ticket free
  • Day 7

    Vinicunca Rainbow Mountain

    1 stop
  • 8
    Vinicunca Mountain

    Early in the morning, be picked up from your hotel and head to Quesiuno, the start point of the Trek (Stop for Breakfast), after a 3- hours hike reach the Rainbow Mountain! Take amazing pictures and then hike back and connect to your transfer back to Cusco (Stop for Lunch). Maximum Altitude: 5102 m (16,731 ft) Time in car:  3.5 hours each way Distance Travelled:  6 km (3.7 miles)  Approximate Walking Time: 90 – 120 min Difficulty: Difficult

    6 hours Admission ticket included
  • Day 8

    Adios

    1 stop
  • 9
    Cusco

    Depending on your international flight, be transferred to the airport for your flight to Lima and connection to your international flight.

    3 hours Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • 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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