Cusco in 5 Days: Machu Picchu & Rainbow Mountain

Arrival in Cusco, airport pickup, and transfer to the hotel.

• Night in Cusco.

Breakfast at the hotel.

Experience the best of Cusco in a single day. Early in the morning, we will begin our excursion by visiting the colorful artisan market of Chinchero, the impressive circular terraces of Moray, and the fascinating Maras Salt Mines, then enjoy a delicious, refreshing lunch in the Sacred Valley.

In the afternoon, we will explore the majestic fortress of Ollantaytambo and travel through the Sacred Valley of the Incas, along the Urubamba River, until we reach the town of Pisac, where we will visit the impressive archaeological remains that bear its name.

Finally, we will return to Cusco in the evening, ending this day full of history and beauty.

• Night in Cusco.

Breakfast at the hotel.

Early in the morning, we will pick you up at your hotel and transfer you to the train station, where you will board the train to Aguas Calientes. Upon arrival, we will proceed to the bus station for a transfer to the entrance of the impressive Inca Citadel of Machu Picchu.

A private expert will guide your tour of the citadel, helping you explore one of the greatest masterpieces of Inca architecture while you enjoy breathtaking views and discover the rich, endemic biodiversity of flora and fauna that define this place.

After the tour, you will have time to take photos and fully appreciate the surroundings. We will then take the bus back to the town of Aguas Calientes, where you can indulge in a delicious lunch.

Finally, we will begin the return journey by train to Cusco, where you will be dropped off at the station for your transfer to the hotel.

• Night in Cusco

Very early in the morning (between approximately 03:30 and 04:00 hours), we will pick you up from your hotel to begin our exciting adventure to the Rainbow Mountain, also known as Vinicunca or the ‘Mountain of Colors,’ one of Peru’s most recent and stunning tourist attractions.

Located over 100 kilometers from Cusco, this breathtaking mountain formation rises to 5,200 meters above sea level. Its distinctive landscape, adorned with a variety of vibrant colors, results from a complex combination of minerals in the area. After our hike, we will return to the restaurant for a delicious traditional lunch, then begin our journey back to Cusco, with an estimated arrival time of 17:30 hrs.

Includes: breakfast and lunch on the route.

• Night in Cusco.

Breakfast at the hotel.

At a scheduled time, transfer to the airport to board your flight to Lima and return to your country of origin.