The Best of the Sacred Valley + Rainbow Mountain - 8D/7N
Summary
Day 1
TRANSFER: AIRPORT - OLLANTAYTAMBO
Day 2
PUMAMARCA HIKE TO OLLANTAYTAMBO
Day 3
SACRED VALLEY - OLLANTAYTAMBO - MARAS MORAY - CHINCHERO
Day 4
MACHU PICCHU
Day 5
CUSCO FREE DAY
Day 6
HUMANTAY LAGOON
Day 7
RAINBOW MOUNTAIN
Day 8
TRANSFER OUT BYE BYE
TRANSFER: AIRPORT - OLLANTAYTAMBO
Day 1: Transfer from the airport to the hotel in Ollantaytambo.
- Relaxing day.
- Free day to explore the incredible town of Ollantaytambo and buy souvenirs.
DAY 2: PUMAMARCA HIKE TO OLLANTAYTAMBO
Day 2: Pumamarca hike to Ollantaytambo
- Breakfast at the hotel before departure.
- 1-hour drive to the trailhead.
- 30-minute uphill hike to Pumamarca Inca ruins, followed by 1-hour exploration.
- Hike along an Inca Trail section towards Ollantaytambo, enjoying scenic views and Incan agricultural terraces.
- Picnic lunch at a scenic spot.
- Arrival in Ollantaytambo, exploring its cobblestone alleyways and original Incan structures.
- Visit to the Temple of the Sun, admiring breathtaking views.
- Transfer to the hotel in Ollantaytambo.
- Lunch included.
Day 3: SACRED VALLEY - OLLANTAYTAMBO - MARAS MORAY - CHINCHERO
Day 3: Sacred Valley - Ollantaytambo - Maras Moray - Chinchero
- Start: 7:00 AM in Cusco.
- Itinerary:
- Chinchero: Visit to an Inca archaeological site and traditional textile demonstration.
- Moray: Inca circular terraces, history, and photo opportunities.
- Maras: Inca salt mines.
- Urubamba: Lunch (Not included).
- Ollantaytambo: Tour of the archaeological site (option to stay here).
Day 4: MACHU PICCHU
Day 4: Machu Picchu
- Recogida Temprana: pasaremos por tu hotel en Cusco o el Valle Sagrado.
- Viaje a Ollantaytambo: Trayecto de 1.5 horas en transporte personalizado hasta la estación de tren.
- Viaje en Tren: Trayecto de 1 hora y 50 minutos desde Ollantaytambo a través del Valle Sagrado hasta Aguas Calientes.
- Llegada a Aguas Calientes: Encuentro con el representante o guía de turismo y traslado en bus a Machu Picchu (25 minutos).
- Tour en Machu Picchu: Recorrido de 2 a 3 horas por el santuario histórico, conociendo su arquitectura e ingeniería inca.
- Regreso a Aguas Calientes: Retorno en bus, con tiempo libre para almorzar (Almuerzo no incluido).
- Regreso en Tren: Viaje de regreso a Ollantaytambo, donde un representante te esperará para trasladarte a tu hotel en Cusco o el Valle Sagrado.
Day 5: CUSCO FREE DAY
Day 5: Free Day
- Relaxing day.
- Free day to explore the incredible town of Ollantaytambo and buy souvenirs.
DAY 6: HUMANTAY LAKE
Day 6: Humantay Lake
- Early hotel pickup at 5:00 AM and a 3-hour transfer to Soraypampa, where the 2-hour hike to the turquoise lagoon begins.
- Free time at the lagoon for photos and a guided tour.
- 1-hour descent back to Soraypampa, then a bus ride to Mollepata to enjoy a delicious buffet lunch.
- 1.5-hour return from Mollepata to Cusco after lunch. Approximate arrival at 5:00 PM.
DAY 7: RAINBOW MOUNTAIN
Day 7: Rainbow Mountain
- 05:00 AM: Hotel pickup.
- Transfer to the starting point: 3-hour drive to the hiking trail.
- Buffet breakfast: Provided at the starting point.
- Hike to Rainbow Mountain: 1.5-hour hike, with 30 minutes to explore and take photos.
- Visit to Red Valley: 40-minute tour.
- Return hike: 1-hour walk back to the starting point.
- Buffet lunch: After the hike.
- Return to Cusco: Arrival at your hotel around 5:00 PM.
DAY 8: TRANSFER OUT BYE BYE
Day 8: Transfer Out bye bye
- Traslado del hotel al aeropuerto.
- End of services.
INCLUDES
- Guía profesional bilingüe (inglés – español). (Consulta por otros idiomas con tarifas adicionales para servicio privado).
- Alojamiento: Hotel de 3 estrellas en Aguas Calientes o Machu Picchu pueblo.
- Transporte: Recogida y traslados en bus privado entre Cusco, Ollantaytambo y Aguas Calientes.
- Tren: Boletos de ida y vuelta en el servicio «Expedition».
- Alimentación: 2 desayunos, almuerzo tipo picnic en el camino inca.
- Equipo: botiquín de primeros auxilios y tanque de oxígeno.
- Entradas: Acceso al Camino Inca y Machu Picchu.
- Extras: Guarda equipaje gratuito para pertenencias adicionales, teléfono satelital para emergencias.
- Tour guiado: Visita profesional a Machu Picchu.
NOT INCLUDED
- Meals and drinks.
- Huaynapicchu (US$70, según disponibilidad)
- Entrada a las aguas termales en Aguas Calientes (US$ 5).
- Propinas.
- Bastones para caminata (U$15).
WHAT YOU NEED TO BRING
- Travel insurance very important to travel with Discover Inca Planet.
- Passport (optional): Bring a photocopy, but for the Rainbow Mountain stamp, bring the original.
- 1.5 liters of water: Stay hydrated during the hike.
- Personal snacks: Extra energy bars if you need frequent snacks.
- Pillow for van ride: Leave it in the van during the hike.
- Trekking shoes: Essential for the dusty and slippery path.
- Waterproof pants (optional): Only for the rainy season (Dec-Mar).
- Extra clothes (optional): For rainy season to stay dry.
- Sunscreen lip protector: Protect lips from dryness.
- Warm jacket: To stay warm, as it’s usually cold.
- Rain jacket: For unexpected rain, even during dry seasons.
- Long sleeve t-shirt: Protect from sunburn; apply sunscreen if wearing short sleeves.
- Wool hat: It’s cold at Rainbow Mountain, even in summer.
- Trekking pants: Suggested for hiking, but any suitable pants work.
- Rain poncho: Essential in the rainy season or cloudy days.
- Sunhat: Protect from strong sun at high altitudes.
- Sunscreen: Both sun and cold can burn, so apply regularly.
- Water bottles or Camelbak: Reusable bottles are recommended.
- Sunglasses: Strong sun and snow reflection can harm eyes.
- Extra money: For snacks, soda, alpaca meat, or tips for photos.
- Thick socks: To keep feet warm.
- Neck gaiter: Keeps neck and face warm, especially in winter.
- Gloves: Essential for warmth, especially at the summit.
- Basic medications: Ibuprofen for headaches, Diamox for altitude sickness.
- Portable charger: To keep devices powered in the cold.
- Phone or camera: Capture memories of the adventure.