Cusco, Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu and Rainbow Mountain 5 Days
Trip Description
Live an unforgettable adventure with Suyarq Peru discovering Cusco, visiting its main cultural and natural attractions.
You will explore the city of Cusco and the fascinating landscapes that surround it, where history and Andean magic come to life. The Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu, and Rainbow Mountain. In 5 days and 4 nights, you will travel through incredible landscapes along the Urubamba River, agricultural terraces, and natural viewpoints surrounded by mountains. We will visit two of the most representative places in the valley: Pisac and Ollantaytambo, with an afternoon train ride to Aguas Calientes.
This tour will take you through the incredible landscapes of the Sacred Valley, until reaching the Inca Sanctuary of Machu Picchu.
You will just have to relax and enjoy the trip. Experience the magic of Machu Picchu, one of the most iconic and fascinating destinations in South America.
Rainbow Mountain, known as Vinicunca, is one of the most impressive landscapes in the Cusco Andes. Its natural stripes, formed by minerals in the soil,
Book your trip with Suyarq Peru and enjoy personalized attention from your arrival until your departure.
Tour Itinerary
Arrival in Cusco: You will explore the city of Cusco and its surrounding areas.
Upon your arrival by air at the Cusco Airport, our team will be waiting for you holding a sign with your name and will transfer you in private tourist transportation to your hotel.
In the afternoon, the tour begins at 12:30 p.m. with pick-up at your hotel in Cusco.
The first visit is the Cathedral, located in the emblematic Plaza de Armas of Cusco, the urban core since the times of the Inca Empire and transformed during colonial times into the civic and religious heart of the city.
The second visit is Qoricancha (Temple of the Sun), one of the most important spaces of the Inca legacy. We continue to Sacsayhuaman, famous for its enormous stone walls and panoramic views of Cusco. Then we visit Q’enqo, a ceremonial center with rock formations and carved passages.
The tour continues to Puca Pukara, an ancient control and surveillance structure, and ends at Tambomachay, known for its water fountains and channels. At the end, Suyarq Peru takes you back to the city, and the tour concludes in the Plaza de Armas of Cusco around 6:00 p.m.
Included
- Private transfer from the Airport to the hotel in Cusco.
- Entrance tickets (according to the contracted service).
- Transportation in a tourist bus.
- Pre-tour assistance overnight stay at a hotel in Cusco.
Not Included
- Travel insurance
- Meals
- Services or activities not specified in the program.
You will explore the Sacred Valley with an overnight stay in Aguas Calientes.
The tour begins at 7:30 a.m. with pick-up at your hotel in Cusco, from where we will head towards the Sacred Valley.
The first stop of the day will be the Pisac archaeological complex, known for its agricultural terraces, temples, and structures that show the high level of Inca planning.
Then we will go down to the town of Pisac, famous for its artisan market, where you can find textiles, ceramics, paintings, and souvenirs made by local artisans.
Lunch in Urubamba (midday)
We will enjoy a buffet lunch in the Urubamba valley before continuing.
Ollantaytambo
In the afternoon, we will visit the fortress and ceremonial center of Ollantaytambo, one of the most impressive constructions from the Inca era. Its terraces, stone walls, and strategic location make it a key place to understand the military and religious organization of the region.
At the end of the excursion, we will transfer to the Ollantaytambo station to board the train to the town of Aguas Calientes (approx. 1 hour and 30 min). Throughout the journey, you travel with the coordination and support of Suyarq Peru.
Overnight stay at a hotel in Aguas Calientes.
Included
- Briefing the day before the tour.
- Entrance tickets to the archaeological sites of Pisac and Ollantaytambo.
- Transportation in a tourist bus.
- Professional guide in English and Spanish.
- Buffet lunch.
- One-way train tickets from Ollantaytambo to Aguas Calientes.
- Overnight stay at a hotel in Aguas Calientes.
Not Included
- Dinner
- Tips
- Travel insurance
- International and domestic flight tickets
- Other services not mentioned.
Aguas Calientes - Machu Picchu - Cusco
Early in the morning, transfer to the bus station to ascend to the Archaeological Sanctuary of Machu Picchu.
The journey takes approximately 25 minutes. Upon arriving at the Inca citadel, you will be amazed by this monument declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.
Immediately, our guide will begin the tour so that you can deeply understand the history and architecture of the Inca city of Machu Picchu. You will take a guided tour of 2 to 3 hours learning about its history, the most important spaces, and the most impressive spots of the sanctuary.
In the afternoon, we finish the tour and return to the town of Aguas Calientes, where you will have free time for lunch before boarding the return train. Upon your arrival at the Ollantaytambo station, we will be waiting to comfortably transfer you to your hotel in Cusco.
- Overnight stay at a hotel in Cusco.
Included
- Briefing the day before the tour
- Round-trip bus ticket from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu
- Professional English-Spanish speaking guide.
- Entrance ticket to the Machu Picchu sanctuary
- Return train tickets from Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo
- Transfer in tourist transportation from Ollantaytambo train station to hotel in Cusco
- Overnight stay at a hotel in Cusco.
Not Included
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Tips
- Travel insurance
- Other services not mentioned
Rainbow Mountain (Vinicunca)
Early pick-up (approx. 4:00 a.m.)
We will pick you up from your hotel in Cusco and head south in tourist transportation. The journey takes about 1 hour and 30 minutes to the district of Cusipata (Quispicanchi), where we will enjoy breakfast to gather energy.
- Then we will continue the journey to the base of Rainbow Mountain.
Hike to Vinicunca
From the base, we will start the hike towards the Mountain of 7 Colors. The ascent takes about 1 hour and 30 minutes (depending on the group’s pace). Along the way, you will appreciate high Andean landscapes, mountains, and expansive views of the mountain range.
Mountain of 7 Colors Viewpoint
At the summit, you can contemplate the natural spectacle of Vinicunca and take photos with the panorama of the Andes. The area reaches an altitude similar to Everest base camp (approx. 5,389 m.a.s.l.), so it is recommended to walk calmly and stay hydrated.
Lunch and return to Cusco
After the visit, we will return along the same route to enjoy a traditional lunch. Then we return to Cusco, and the tour concludes at the Plaza de Armas of Cusco around 4:30 p.m.
- Overnight stay at a hotel in Cusco
Included
- Pick-up from your hotel in Cusco and return.
- Tourist transportation.
- Andean breakfast.
- Andean lunch.
- Professional guide in Spanish and English.
- Entrance ticket to the Mountain of 7 Colors.
- Trekking poles.
- Assistance throughout the tour.
- Oxygen on the transport (subject to service availability).
- Overnight stay at a hotel in Cusco.
Not Included
- Additional drinks and snacks.
- Dinner.
- Horse or motorcycle rental (optional on the route).
- Tips.
- Services or activities not specified.
- Travel insurance
Cusco Hotel - Airport
We will pick you up from your hotel at the scheduled time and transfer you to the Cusco city airport so you can board your return flight.
A magnificent adventure in Cusco, it was a pleasure to accompany you on this experience, and we are very grateful for your trust.
Included
- Private transfer Hotel → Cusco Airport
- Lunch
- Tips
- Travel insurance
- International and domestic flight tickets
- Other services not mentioned
Recommendations
- Bring the original passport you used to purchase your ticket.
- It is mandatory to carry your original passport or ID card to enter Machu Picchu.
- It is recommended to arrive 30 minutes in advance at the train station and carry your train tickets and ID.
- It is recommended to carry cash in soles or a credit card.
- Wear suitable, non-slip footwear.
- Visit the hot springs of Aguas Calientes.
- Maximum luggage on the train: 7 kg (15 lbs) per person.
- Small backpack.
- Cap, Sun hat.
- Insect repellent.
- Sunscreen.
- Sunglasses.
- Snacks, chocolate, nuts, cookies, cereal bars, etc.
- Camera.
- Water bottles
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