The Best of Cusco and Machupicchu - 5D/4N
Summary
Day 1
TRANSFER IN – CITY TOUR
Day 2
SACRED VALLEY
Day 3
FULL DAY MACHU PICCHU
Day 4
RAINBOW MOUNTAIN
Day 5
TRANSFER OUT
DAY 1: TRANSFER IN – CITY TOUR
Day 1: City Tour
- Tour Duration: 4 hours.
- Places Visited:
- We will visit the traditional streets of Cusco and the Main Square.
- Qoricancha: Temple of the Sun with advanced Incan architecture.
- Sacsayhuamán: Complex with large stone blocks used for festivities.
- Qenqo: Site for astronomical and religious purposes.
- End: Return to Cusco’s Main Square or the hotel.
DAY 2: SACRED VALLEY
Day 2: Sacred Valley
- Pick-up from the hotel (8:30 – 8:45 am) to start the tour.
- Visit Pisaq, known for its Inca constructions and craft market.
- Lunch (Not included).
- Visit Ollantaytambo to learn more about Inca culture.
- Return to the hotel.
DAY 3: FULL DAY MACHU PICCHU
Day 3: Full Day Machu Picchu
- Early Pick-up: We will pick you up from your hotel in Cusco or the Sacred Valley.
- Trip to Ollantaytambo: 1.5-hour journey in a private vehicle to the train station.
- Train Ride: 1 hour and 50 minutes from Ollantaytambo through the Sacred Valley to Aguas Calientes.
- Arrival in Aguas Calientes: Meet with the representative or tour guide and take a bus to Machu Picchu (25 minutes).
- Tour in Machu Picchu: 2 to 3-hour guided tour of the historic sanctuary, exploring its Incan architecture and engineering.
- Return to Aguas Calientes: Bus ride back, with free time for lunch (Lunch not included).
- Return by Train: Train journey back to Ollantaytambo, where a representative will be waiting to transfer you to your hotel in Cusco or the Sacred Valley.
DAY 4: RAINBOW MOUNTAIN
Day 4: Rainbow Mountain
- 05:00 am: Pick-up from your hotel.
- Transfer to the starting point: 3-hour drive to the hike’s starting point.
- Buffet breakfast: Provided at the starting point.
- Hike to Rainbow Mountain: 1.5-hour hike, with 30 minutes to explore and take photos (optional for rent: ATV, horses, motorbike).
- Visit to Red Valley: 40-minute tour (optional).
- Return walk: 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 5: TRANSFER OUT
Day 5: Transfer Out
- Transfer to the airport based on flight times.
- End of services.
INCLUDES
- Airport – Hotel – Airport transfer
- Entrance to Koricancha
- Entrance to Archaeological Sites
- Bilingual professional guide (English – Spanish). (Ask about other languages with additional fees for private service).
- Train ticket Ollantaytambo – Machu Picchu – Ollantaytambo
- Entrance to Machu Picchu (Optional: Wayna Picchu – $75 USD)
- Bus ticket Aguas Calientes – Machu Picchu – Aguas Calientes
- Tourist transportation for tours
- 3 nights of hotel in Cusco
- 1 night of hotel in Aguas Calientes
- Breakfast included at the hotel
- Personalized and flexible service
NOT INCLUDED
- Extra Expenses
- Meals not mentioned
- Tips for workers
- Entrance to Huayna Picchu ($70 american dollars) (subject to availability).
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.
- Down 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.