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

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(21 reviews)
Cusco, Peru

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

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

What's Included

Round trip bus tickets (Aguas Calientes - Machu Picchu - Aguas Calientes)
Pick up at Cusco airport
02 lunches included : buffet lunch in the Sacred Valley and traditional lunch on day 4)
Guided visit to the Sanctuary of Machu Picchu in a maximum group of 10 people
Guided tour of the sacred valley in a maximum group of 10 people
All proceeds to Rainbow Mountain
Guided Rainbow Mountain Tour with Small Group Maximum of 17 People
Breakfast (Optional[4])
Breakfast
Transfer from the Ollantaytambo station to your hotel in Cusco (day 2)
Train ticket (select your train class) Ollantaytambo – Aguas Calientes – Ollantaytambo
04 night accommodation in 2, 3 or 4 star hotel according to your choice
Transfer to Cusco airport
Entrance ticket to Machu Picchu
Ticket to the Sacred Valley
Food and drinks, unless specified
Tips (optional)
Single room rate at a 2 - star hotel
Single room rate at a 3 - star hotel
Single room rate at a 4 - star hotel

Meeting and pickup

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

Itinerary

Duration: 5 days (approximately)
    Day 1

    Welcome to Cusco | Pick up at Cusco airport

    1 stop
  • 1
    Cusco

    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.

    Admission ticket free
  • Day 2

    Sacred Valley of the Incas Tour | train to Machu Picchu

    7 stops
  • 2
    Cusco

    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 hours Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Chinchero

    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.

    1 hour Admission ticket free
  • 4
    Moray

    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.

    1 hour Admission ticket free
  • 5
    Salinas de Maras

    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.

    1 hour Admission ticket not included
  • 6
    Urubamba

    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.

    1 hour Admission ticket free
  • 7
    Archaeological Park Ollantaytambo

    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.

    1 hour Admission ticket free
  • 8
    Aguas Calientes

    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.

    2 hours Admission ticket free
  • Day 3

    Machu Picchu in the morning | Return to Cusco in the afternoon

    2 stops
  • 9
    Machu Picchu

    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.

    5 hours Admission ticket included
  • 10
    Cusco

    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.

    3 hours Admission ticket free
  • Day 4

    Rainbow Mountain Tour (Vinincunca)

    4 stops
  • 11
    Cusco

    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 hours Admission ticket free
  • 12
    Cusipata

    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.

    45 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 13
    Vinicunca Mountain

    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 hours Admission ticket not included
  • 14
    Cusipata

    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

    2 hours Admission ticket free
  • Day 5

    Departure from Cusco | Airport transfer

    1 stop
  • 15
    Cusco

    After breakfast 2 hours before your flight departure we will take you to the airport

    Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • 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
  • A minimum of 2 people per reservation is required
Supplied by FLY CUSCO Perú Travel Agency

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