Cusco Sacred Valley Machu Picchu and Rainbow Mountain Peru Tour (4D/3N)

Our tour starts at 8:00 am. Machu Picchu 360 will pick you up from your hotel.

First, we will visit the Plaza de Armas. This central square is a must-see, where you will spend 30 minutes soaking in the atmosphere.

Next, we head to the Church of Santo Domingo. This site, built on the Inca Temple of the Sun “Qoricancha,” reveals the city’s history. You will explore this impressive example of Spanish colonial architecture on Inca foundations for 30 minutes. The fusion of cultures is evident (Spanish and Inca).

At 10:00 am, we travel to the outskirts to visit Sacsayhuamán. This massive Inca fortress dominates Cusco. You will have 45 minutes to stroll among the enormous stone walls. The precision of Inca engineering will surprise you.

Then, we will move to Qenqo, an intriguing archaeological site. Here, for 30 minutes, delve into ancient Inca rituals and ceremonies. The tour guide will reveal secrets from the past.

Our last visit is to Tambomachay, known as the Inca Baths. From 11:30 am to 12:00 pm, explore the temples and water fountains. This site showcases the Incas’ mastery over water.

At 12:30 pm, we return to the city center. You will have a deeper understanding of Cusco’s rich heritage. This Cusco City Tour with Machu Picchu 360 offers an unforgettable half-day adventure.

The tour begins with the pick-up from your hotel in Cusco. On the way to Ollantaytambo, we will visit spectacular and fantastic places.

Our first stop will be Chinchero, where the village has preserved its artisanal traditions (textile weaving).

During the Inca era, Chinchero was the summer palace of the Incas. After the Spanish conquistador Francisco Pizarro conquered Chinchero, he destroyed the archaeological site and built a church on top of it. Next, we visit Maras, internationally known for its salt ponds, which our ancestors used to extract salt.

Our next stop will be Moray, an agricultural laboratory where we will observe the mastery with which the Incas worked. The Incas used these circular terraces with varying temperatures to test the growing conditions of crops.

We will then stop in Urubamba for our buffet lunch.

Finally, we visit Ollantaytambo, a charming town that was the administrative capital of the Incas, which will amaze us with the location of its constructions.

After the guided tour, we head to the train station bound for Aguascalientes, also known as Machu Picchu Pueblo.

The journey from Ollantaytambo to Aguascalientes takes approximately two hours.

In Machu Picchu Pueblo, our representative will meet you at the train station and take you to your hotel.

That evening, our local guide will meet with you and inform you of your itinerary for the next day.

Our adventure will begin at the designated time by our guide. We will pick you up from your hotel and travel by bus (CONSETTUR) to the main entrance of the Machu Picchu citadel, the Wonder of the World, for nearly 30 minutes.

Once inside the citadel, we will embark on the most significant visit of your life. You will receive a comprehensive two-hour guided tour from our site guide, providing you with the best historical information and undoubtedly cover-worthy photographs. During this tour, you will visit the Guardian’s House, the Temple of the Sun, the Three Windows, the Intihuatana, Aclla Wasi, the Temple of the Condor, and the Water Fountains. After completing our tour, we return to the town of Machu Picchu (Aguas Calientes).

At the appointed time, you will board the train at the Machu Picchu Pueblo (Aguas Calientes) station to return to Ollantaytambo. Upon arrival at Ollantaytambo, we will board the private bus from Inca Rail or Peru Rail to return to the city of Cusco.

Machu Picchu 360 begins your adventure to Rainbow Mountain early in the morning. We depart from Cusco at 4:00 a.m. to ensure we enjoy the sunrise. The journey to the trailhead takes approximately 3 hours, with a breakfast break along the way.

We arrive in Cusipata around 6:00 a.m. Here, we enjoy a delicious breakfast before returning to our transport and reaching the starting point of the hike to Vinicunca Rainbow Mountain by 7:30 a.m. It takes about 2 hours to reach the summit. The trail offers panoramic views of the Peruvian Andes and local wildlife, including llamas and alpacas.

By 9:30 a.m., we reach the summit of Vinicunca, located at a high altitude. You will have approximately an hour to explore, take photographs, and marvel at the beauty of the colorful mountain. The views of the surrounding mountain range and the Red Valley are unforgettable.

We begin our descent at 10:30 a.m., taking a different path to enjoy new landscapes. The return hike takes about 1.5 hours. Upon returning to the base, we board our transport back to Cusipata, where a hearty lunch awaits around 1:00 p.m. This is a time to share experiences and enjoy local cuisine.

After lunch, we start our journey back to Cusco at 2:00 p.m. The return trip offers an opportunity to rest and reflect on the day’s adventure. We expect to arrive back in Cusco around 4:30 p.m.