Cusco, Machu Picchu, Humantay Lake & Rainbow Mountain Tour
Trip Description
Experience an Unforgettable Adventure with Suyarq Peru
Discover Cusco and immerse yourself in a journey where history, culture, and Andean magic come to life. This tour combines nature, tradition, and adventure, taking you to the region’s most fascinating places:
- Explore the City of Cusco: walk through its history-filled streets and discover its unique charm.
- Visit the Sacred Valley: discover the archaeological treasures of Pisac and Ollantaytambo, where Andean traditions are still alive.
- Take a Train Ride to Aguas Calientes: enjoy a scenic journey through mountains and along rivers.
- Marvel at Machu Picchu: discover Peru’s most iconic treasure, a World Heritage Site.
- Discover Humantay Lake: admire its turquoise waters at 4,200 meters above sea level, a truly spectacular natural sight.
- Admire Rainbow Mountain (Vinicunca): a unique gift of the Andes that will leave you with lasting memories.
Suyarq Peru offers you a complete experience where every moment becomes a memory that lasts a lifetime.
Tour Itinerary
Arrival in Cusco: Explore the City and Its Surroundings
Upon arrival at Cusco Airport, our team will be waiting with a sign displaying your name and will take you to your hotel in private tourist transportation.
In the afternoon, the tour begins at 12:30 p.m. with pickup from your hotel in Cusco.
Our first stop is the Cathedral, located in the iconic Plaza de Armas of Cusco, an urban center since the time of the Inca Empire that became the city’s civic and religious heart during the colonial period.
Our second stop is Qoricancha (Temple of the Sun), one of the most important sites of Inca heritage. We continue to Sacsayhuamán, famous for its enormous stone walls and panoramic views of Cusco. We then visit Q’enqo, a ceremonial center with rock formations and carved passages.
The tour continues to Puka Pukara, an ancient lookout and control structure, and ends at Tambomachay, known for its fountains and water channels. After the visits, Suyarq Peru takes you back to the city, and the tour ends at Cusco’s Plaza de Armas at around 6:00 p.m.
- Overnight at a hotel in Cusco.
Includes
- Private transfer from Cusco Airport to your hotel in Cusco.
- Admission tickets (according to the service booked).
- Tourist bus transportation
- Professional English- and Spanish-speaking guide
- Pre-tour assistance
- Overnight at a hotel in Cusco
Not Included
- Travel insurance
- Meals
- Services or activities not specified in the itinerary.
Sacred Valley of the Incas with an Overnight Stay in Aguas Calientes
The tour begins at 7:30 a.m. with pickup from your hotel in Cusco, followed by our journey to the Sacred Valley.
Our first stop of the day is the Pisac archaeological complex, known for its agricultural terraces, temples, and structures that demonstrate the advanced level of Inca planning.
We then head 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 visit the fortress and ceremonial center of Ollantaytambo, one of the most impressive structures of the Inca period. Its terraces, stone walls, and strategic location make it an important place for understanding the region’s military and religious organization.
At the end of the excursion, we transfer to Ollantaytambo train station to board the train to the town of Aguas Calientes (approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes). Throughout the journey, you travel with the coordination and support of Suyarq Peru.
Overnight at a hotel in Aguas Calientes.
Includes
- Pre-tour instructions one day before the tour.
- Admission tickets to the Pisac and Ollantaytambo archaeological sites
- Tourist bus transportation
- Professional English- and Spanish-speaking guide
- Buffet lunch
- Train ticket from Ollantaytambo to Aguas Calientes (one way)
- Overnight at a hotel in Aguas Calientes
Not Included
- Dinner
- Tips
- Travel insurance
- International and domestic airfare
- Other services not mentioned
Aguas Calientes - Machu Picchu - Cusco
Early in the morning, you will be transferred to the bus station for the ride up to the Machu Picchu Archaeological Sanctuary.
The journey takes approximately 25 minutes. Upon arriving at the Inca citadel, you will be amazed by this monument, designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Our guide will then begin the tour, giving you an in-depth introduction to the history and architecture of the Inca city of Machu Picchu. The guided visit lasts 2 to 3 hours, during which you will explore the sanctuary’s most important areas and impressive viewpoints.
In the afternoon, we finish our visit and return to the town of Aguas Calientes, where you will have free time for lunch. You will then board the return train. Upon arrival at Ollantaytambo station, our staff will be waiting to transfer you comfortably to your hotel in Cusco.
- Overnight at a hotel in Cusco.
Includes
- Pre-tour instructions one day before the tour
- Round-trip bus ticket between Aguas Calientes and Machu Picchu
- Professional English- and Spanish-speaking guide
- Admission ticket to the Machu Picchu Sanctuary
- Return train ticket from Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo
- Tourist transportation from Ollantaytambo train station to your hotel in Cusco
- Overnight at a hotel in Cusco.
Not Included
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Tips
- Travel insurance
- Other services not mentioned.
Cusco - Humantay Lake - Cusco
We begin this incredible adventure with pickup from your hotel in Cusco at approximately 4:00 a.m., heading toward the picturesque town of Mollepata. There, we will enjoy a buffet breakfast before continuing to Soraypampa, the starting point of our hike to Humantay Lake.
The ascent takes approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes at a moderate pace, leading us through spectacular Andean scenery surrounded by imposing mountains until we reach a beautiful lake with crystal-clear turquoise waters at 4,200 meters above sea level.
Here, you will have time to take incredible photographs and relax while enjoying the impressive natural surroundings. For those who prefer, the option to make the ascent on horseback will be available.
After hiking back, we will enjoy a delicious traditional regional lunch. We will then return to Cusco in the afternoon, taking in the scenery along the way, and the tour ends at Plaza de Armas at approximately 6:30 p.m.
Overnight at a hotel in Cusco.
Includes
- Pickup from your hotel
- Tourist transportation.
- Andean breakfast
- Andean lunch
- Admission ticket to Humantay Lake
- Professional guide in Spanish / English.
- First-aid kit and emergency oxygen (in the vehicle).
- Trekking poles
- Overnight at a hotel in Cusco.
Not Included
- Additional drinks and snacks.
- Dinner
- Horse rental (optional along the route).
- Tips.
- Services or activities not specified.
- Travel insurance
Cusco - Rainbow Mountain - Cusco
Early pickup (approximately 4:00 a.m.)
We pick you up at your hotel in Cusco and head south by tourist transportation. The drive takes around 1 hour and 30 minutes to the district of Cusipata (Quispicanchi), where we will enjoy breakfast to fuel up for the day.
- We then continue to the base of Rainbow Mountain.
Hike to Vinicunca
From the base, we begin our hike toward Rainbow Mountain. The ascent takes approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes (depending on the group’s pace). Along the way, you will see high-altitude Andean landscapes, mountains, and expansive views of the range.
Rainbow Mountain Viewpoint
At the summit, you can admire the natural beauty of Vinicunca and take photographs of the Andean panorama. The area reaches an altitude similar to that of Everest Base Camp (approximately 5,389 meters above sea level), so we recommend walking slowly and staying hydrated.
Lunch and Return to Cusco
After the visit, we return along the same route to enjoy a traditional lunch. We then head back to Cusco, and the tour ends at Cusco’s Plaza de Armas around 4:30 p.m.
Overnight at a hotel in Cusco.
Includes
- Pickup from your hotel
- Tourist transportation.
- Andean breakfast.
- Andean lunch.
- Professional guide (Spanish / English).
- Admission ticket to Rainbow Mountain.
- Trekking poles.
- Assistance throughout the tour.
First-aid kit and emergency oxygen (in the vehicle). - Overnight at a hotel in Cusco.
Not Included
- Additional drinks and snacks.
- Dinner
- Horse or motorcycle rental (optional along the route).
- Tips.
- Services or activities not specified.
- Travel insurance.
Cusco Hotel - Airport
We will pick you up at your hotel at the scheduled time and transfer you to Cusco Airport so you can board your return flight.
It has been a wonderful adventure in Cusco. It was a pleasure accompanying you on this experience, and we are very grateful for your trust.
Includes
- Private transfer from hotel to Cusco Airport
Not Included
- Meals
- Tips
- Travel insurance
- Airfare
- Services not listed
Includes
- Bring the original passport used to purchase your ticket
- You must carry your original passport or identification document to enter Machu Picchu.
- We recommend arriving at the train station 30 minutes early and bringing your train tickets and identification document.
- We recommend carrying cash in Peruvian soles or a credit card
- Wear suitable, non-slip footwear
- Visit to the Aguas Calientes hot springs.
- Maximum train luggage allowance: 8 kg per person
- Small backpack
- Cap or hat
- Insect repellent
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses.
- Snacks, chocolate, nuts, cookies, cereal bars, etc.
- Camera
- Water bottles
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