SACRED VALLEY - MARAS MORAY - OLLANTAYTAMBO - CHINCHERO
Day 5
MACHU PICCHU
Day 6
FREE DAY
Day 7
RAINBOW MOUNTAIN
Day 8
TRANSFER OUT BYE BYE
DAY 1: LIMA CITY TOUR
Day 1: Lima City Tour
Start: Hotel pickup and beginning of the tour.
Modern Lima: Visit to Miraflores, Love Park with an ocean view, panoramic tour of Huaca Pucllana, and the olive tree forest in San Isidro, Lima’s financial center.
Colonial Lima: Tour of the Historic Center (UNESCO World Heritage Site), San Martín Square, colonial balconies, Archbishop’s Palace, Desamparados Station, Cathedral Basilica, and Municipal Palace.
San Francisco Convent: Visit to the ancient library, choir, main cloister, and catacombs.
End of the Tour: Return to the hotel.
DAY 2: FOOD TOUR IN LIMA
Day 2: Food tour in Lima
Hotel pickup
Breakfast at a traditional café (pan con chicharrón, tamales, coffee, or emoliente)
Visit to a local market (tasting of exotic fruits and explanation of Peruvian ingredients)
Lunch at a typical restaurant (criollo dishes like lomo saltado or ají de gallina)
Cultural tour (Historic Center or Barranco with an optional Peruvian dessert tasting)
End of the tour and return to hotel
Day 3: LIMA - CUSCO - OLLANTAYTAMBO
Day 3: Lima - Cusco - Ollantaytambo
Transfer from hotel in Lima to Cusco.
Morning transfer from Cusco to Ollantaytambo
Scenic drive through the Sacred Valley
Arrival and check-in at hotel in Ollantaytambo
Free afternoon to acclimatize and explore.
Day 4: SACRED VALLEY - MARAS MORAY - OLLANTAYTAMBO - CHINCHERO
Day 4: Sacred Valley - Maras Moray - Ollantaytambo - Chinchero
Start: 7:00 AM.
Itinerary:
Chinchero: Visit to an Inca archaeological site and traditional textile demonstration.
Moray: Circular Inca terraces, history, and photo opportunities.
Maras: Inca salt mines.
Urubamba: Lunch (Not included).
Ollantaytambo: Tour of the archaeological site (option to stay here).
End: Return to the hotel.
Day 5: MACHU PICCHU
Day 5: Machu Picchu
Early Pickup: We will pick you up from your hotel in Ollantaytambo to the train station.
Train Ride: 1 hour and 40-minute journey from Ollantaytambo through the Sacred Valley to Aguas Calientes.
Arrival in Aguas Calientes: Meet with the representative or tour guide and transfer by 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 ride back to Ollantaytambo, where a representative will be waiting to transfer you to your hotel in Cusco or the Sacred Valley.
DAY 6: FREE DAY
Day 6: Free day
Relaxing day in Cusco.
DAY 7: RAINBOW MOUNTAIN
Day 7: Rainbow Mountain
05:00 AM: Pickup at your hotel.
Transfer to the starting point: 3-hour drive to the hiking 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.
Visit to Red Valley: 40-minute tour. (Optional)
Return walk: 1-hour hike 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 5: Transfer Out bye bye
Hotel transfer to the airport.
End of services.
INCLUDES
Bilingual professional guide (English – Spanish). (Ask for other languages with additional fees for private service).
Accommodation (7 nights in a 3 star hottel)
Transportation: All bus transfers between Cusco, Ollantaytambo, and Aguas Calientes.
Train: Round-trip tickets on the «Expedition» service.
Meals: Buffet Lunch the day of Rainbow Mountain
Equipment: First aid kit and oxygen tank.
Entrance tickets: Access to the whole sites to visit + Inca Trail and Machu Picchu.
Extras: Free luggage storage for additional belongings, satellite phone for emergencies.
NOT INCLUDED
Meals and drinks.
Huayna Picchu entrance (US$70, subject to availability).
Entrance to the hot springs in Aguas Calientes (US$5).
Tips or gratitudes for the workers.
Trekking poles (US$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.