4 DAYS/ 3 NIGHTS: SACRED VALLEY OF THE INCAS, MACHUPICCHU AND RAINBOW MOUNTAIN

4 DAYS/ 3 NIGHTS: SACRED VALLEY OF THE INCAS, MACHUPICCHU AND RAINBOW MOUNTAIN

DURATION: 4 DAYS/3 NIGHT

ATTRACTIONS TO VISIT:

• SACRED VALLEY OF THE INCAS (08:00 to 19:30 HRS.)
• MACHU PICCHU (08:00 to 20:30 HRS.)
• RAINBOW MOUNTAIN (04:00 to 17:00 HRS)

ITINERARY:

DAY 1: SACRED VALLEY OF THE INCAS TOUR

In the morning at 07:30Hrs. approx. we will pick you up at the hotel, then we will start the tour to the Sacred Valley of the Incas, we will go by bus to Pisac, on the route we will make some stops to visit points of interest such as viewpoints of the Vilcanota River and the valley, already in the Pisac archaeological park, we will visit  the Inca citadel of Pisac located at the top of the mountain,  to know the Inca neighborhoods, the cemetery, the terraces and their functions.

Then we will descend by bus to the district of Pisac, where you can visit and see some of the local crafts that have to do with Andean metallurgy. 

Later we go to the City of Urubamba, traveling to the banks of the Vilcanota River, arriving at this, we can taste a buffet lunch in a local restaurant and try Peruvian cuisine and more.

After our pleasant buffet lunch we go in the transport to the archaeological park of Ollantaytambo,  whose name is due in honor of the Inca General Ollanta, famous for his romance with an Inca princess, daughter of Pachacútec. In this park we appreciate megalithic size losses of an approximate  weight of more than 45 tons of weight carved in pink porphyry rock, as well as environments of purely religious use, water sources and tambos since it also fulfilled the function of supply or rest. At the end of the tour, we will go to the train station of Ollantaytambo to take our train to the town of Aguas Calientes (Machupicchu town). Once arriving at the town of Aguas Calientes, we can rest at the hotel and at night our guide will visit us to give us more information about the tour to Machupicchu for the next day.

Overnight in Aguas Calientes.

DAY 2: TOUR TO MACHUPICCHU 

In the morning after breakfast, we will go to the bus station, where we will board the bus that makes a zigzagging route to the mountain where the majestic citadel of Machu Picchu is located (30-minute bus trip). 

When getting off the bus we will go to the entrance of Machu Picchu, where we must present our tickets and respective identification documents, from this place the tour will begin in the citadel of Machu Picchu, we will visit the main enclosures of the city with the tour guide who will give us all the information and history of Machu Picchu for approximately 2 hours,  We will visit the citadel and places such as: the Main Square, the Circular Tower, the Sacred Solar Clock, the Royal Quarters, among others. On the tour we will open the senses and fill ourselves with the great energy that hides this majestic place.

At the appropriate time we must take the bus back to the town of Aguas Calientes where we can enjoy lunch in one of the restaurants and optionally you can visit the hot springs of Aguas Calientes (Machu Picchu town), that are located north of the town (entrance not included).

At the appointed time we will take the return train from Aguas Calientes 2 hours of travel to Ollantaytambo, where the car will be waiting for you to transport you to the city of Cusco (arrival in Cusco 20:00 Hrs. Approx.).

Overnight in Cusco.

DAY 3: RAINBOW MOUNTAIN TOUR

We will pick you up early in the morning from your hotel in Cusco 04:00 AM, then we will head towards the south valley of Cusco. The trip by car is around 2 hours until we reach the town of Cusipata, where after having a refreshing breakfast, we will continue 1.5 hours more to the starting point of the trek (Winincunca), you will be immediately surprised by the beauty scenic, the flora and fauna of the place with herds of alpacas and llamas and we will have incredible views of the Ausangate mountain.

After a hike of 1.5 to 2 hours, we will arrive at our destination: Vinincunca “the Mountain of seven colors” (5,020 m / 16,466 ft). Already at the top we can appreciate the beauty and magic of the rainbow mountain and surroundings, as well as the Ausangate snowy, one of the most revered mountains in the region, here you will have time to explore the area and take pictures.

Later we will return the walk downhill from the mountain until the starting point of the trek, later we will continue the route by car until we reach the town of Cusipata, where we will recharge our energies with a delicious lunch. Finally we will return in the transport to the city of Cusco. Approximate arrival time 05:00 PM.

DAY 4: TRANSFER TO THE AIRPORT

This day you will have free time in the city of Cusco until our flight time. At the indicated time the transport will pass through the hotel in Cusco in order to transfer you to the airport and then take your return flight.

End of services.

THE PACKAGE INCLUDES:

• Guide, transportation and entrance fees for the tour of the Sacred Valley of the Incas.
• Buffet lunch on the tour of the Sacred Valley of the Incas.
• Round trip train ticket from Ollantaytambo train station / Machu Picchu town / Ollantaytambo train station.
• Round trip bus ticket from Aguas Calientes to the archaeological site of Machu Picchu – Aguas Calientes.
• Entrance ticket to the Sanctuary of Machu Picchu.
• Professional tour guide to visit the Sanctuary of Machu Picchu.
• Transportation from Ollantaytambo train station to the city of Cusco.
• Guide, transportation and entrance fees for the Rainbow Mountain tour.
• Breakfast and lunch for the Rainbow Mountain tour.

NOT INCLUDED:

• Tips, snacks, food.
• Buffet lunch in the town of Aguas Calientes USD 25.00 (At the request of the client).
• Flight tickets 

WHAT TO BRING:

• Passport or ID.
• Wear slippers or light shoes.
• Bottle of water.
• Raincoat (long poncho) in rainy season.
• Long-sleeved shirts.
• Long pants.
• Sunscreen, wide-brimmed hat for sunny days.
• Mosquito repellent.
• Sunglasses.
• Camera or camcorder.
• Have on hand money of low denomination soles or dollars.
• Personal medications. 

COST PER PERSON IN US DOLLARS:

NOTE: The cost of the package is based on double room, you can check the rates of this tour with 5* stars category hotels.

DISCOUNTS: 

• Tourists with a passport from the Andean community (Colombia, Ecuador, Bolivia) get a discount on the cost of the tour.
• Special discounts for groups of more than “04 people”

IMPORTANT 

• Rates are based on double accommodation.

• Rates do not include IGV in the case of Peruvian tourists.

HUAYNAPICCHU 

• To climb the Huayna Picchu mountain, there is a limit of 400 people per day, it is recommended to make the reservation in advance. Since, once the quotas for the mountain are exhausted, there is no option to get income.

• The cost to climb this mountain is $ 65.00 USD, which must be increased to the total cost of the package.

TRAIN OPTIONS FOR YOUR TRIP TO MACHUPICCHU:

HOTEL OPTIONS IN CUSCO: 

HOTEL OPTIONS IN MACHU PICCHU

The tours are in shared service, that is, you will join a group for the excursions, which means that you will share the bus with other travelers like you.  And you will have a Tour Guide for all the group. This is also an opportunity to meet other people.  

We also have the option for private service, that means, you will have a private transport at your disposal for the tours and a professional tour guide just for you. To consult the prices of this private service, write to the corporate mail libertyperutravel@gmail.com