Short Inca Trail Hike, Sacred Valley, with Rainbow Mountain
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Short Inca Trail Hike, Sacred Valley, with Rainbow Mountain
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Short Inca Trail Hike, Sacred Valley, with Rainbow Mountain
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This tour allows you to visit the most emblematic places of Cusco, we will travel along the sacred Inca trail that will lead us to Machu Picchu, We will visit the archaeological centers of Pisac, Ollantaytambo, we will observe the largest agricultural laboratory of the Inca era, we will also have the opportunity to visit the salt mines and learn more about their production at more than three thousand meters of altitude. And to finish we will walk through the second most important attraction in Cusco, Rainbow Mountain, we will have the opportunity to observe the splendor of all this mountain
Itinerary
CUSCO - OLLANTAYTAMBO – km104 – WIÑAYHUAYNA - SUN GATE - MACHU PICCHU
Winay Wayna
10 hoursAdmission Ticket IncludedWith a compacted 2 days of fun ahead of you, we pick you up from your hotel by 4:00 am and take you to the train station in Ollantaytambo to catch the early 6:10 am Expedition Train. The two-hour Expedition train ride to km104 will take us to the trailhead of km104 where the trek will start from. Here we cruise past the first checkpoint where your passports and permits will be checked by the park rangers. (It is mandatory to have your original physical passport with you at this point otherwise entry to the park will not be granted) After the check, we will start a moderate climb for three hours to the remote archaeological site of Wiñayhuana. On the way, you will have a lot of opportunity for great photos of the spectacular Urubamba Canyon, and the ancient Inca sites found on this trek, as we make our connection into the traditional four-day Inca Trail trek trail After being at one with these beautiful sights, we continue onward towards the Sun Gate.- AccommodationsFor the first night in Machu Picchu your Hotel will be Hatun Inti Classic or similarFood And DrinksLunchDinner
AGUAS CALIENTES - MACHU PICCHU - CUSCO
Santuario Historico de Machu Picchu
3 hoursAdmission Ticket IncludedOn the 2nd surway day, we will take the first bus to Machu Picchu to bit the crowds, making sure your tour is enjoyable and that you see every nook and cranny of this New 7th Wonder of the World and UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site. The Citadel of Machu Picchu is an unforgettable experience. Your guide will direct you through these magnificent ruins and its diverse main streets for 2 hours. Additional hikes need to be booked 3 to 5 months in advance as these depend on availability! these hikes need to be paid for in advance at booking! If chosen in advance you can climb Huayna Picchu $75US or Machu Picchu Mountain $75US to appreciate the beauty and magnificence of Machu Picchu and the valleys below from a higher viewpoint. After your visit, you will descend to Aguas Calientes have a leisurely lunch on your own, and later board train which departs for the return trip to Cusco stopping at the Ollantaytambo train station where our driver will be waiting for your return trip to Cusco- AccommodationsAnd for the following nights in Cusco your hotel will be El Andariego or similarFood And DrinksBreakfastLunch
SACRED VALLEY TOUR: Pisac - Moray - Salt mines – Ollantaytambo- Cusco
Pisac
1 hoursAdmission Ticket FreeOn day 3 the pickup from your hotel will be at 07:30 am. With our private transportation, we will head towards the Sacred Valley of the Incas, taking the direct route to Pisac. On the way, we will stop at the viewpoint of Mirador de Taray to enjoy the famous Urubamba valley with views of crops dressing the surrounding mountains. At the archeological site Pisac you can see the biggest Inca cemetery with more than 2,000 tombs and incredible farming terraces carved into the mountain. The guided tour will be 1.5 hours approx. After the tour, we will take you to the market of Pisac, for a short visit to spend some time shopping for souvenirs if you wish and then drive to Urubamba for lunch.Moray
40 minsAdmission Ticket IncludedThe 2nd sight visited is Moray also known as “The Greenhouses of the Incas” The levels of terraces are carved into a huge circular depression, which was excavated by the Incas. The terraces have varied microclimates depending on how deep you go into this circular depression. These terraces have been used by the Incas to discover the optimal growing conditions for their crops.Salinas de Maras
40 minsAdmission Ticket IncludedContinuing our journey to the 3rd site, we will pass through the colonial town of Maras, ascending our way downhill to the pre-Inca salt mine. Thousands of saltpans have been used for salt extraction since Inca times. At the top of the valley, there is a discharge from a small hot spring with a stream of heavily salt-laden water, which is diverted into the saltpans and evaporated to produce a salt that is used for human and animal consumption.Archaeological Park Ollantaytambo
40 minsAdmission Ticket IncludedFinally, we drive to Ollantaytambo, having time to explore the age-old, massive and beautiful Inca ruins with your tour guide explaining the rich history. Our van will be ready for us for the 2-hour return trip to Cusco and we will drop you off at your Cusco hotel- AccommodationsAnd for the following nights in Cusco your hotel will be El Andariego or similarFood And DrinksBreakfastLunch
CUSCO - RAINBOW MOUNTAIN - CUSCO
Vinicunca Mountain
1 hoursAdmission Ticket IncludedWith an early pick up from your hotel in Cusco at 04:00 am, we begin your amazing Rainbow Mountain Trek with a 3-hour drive through the South Valley ending up at the trailhead at Quesiuno which is located at an altitude of (4,326 mts/14,189 ft) On this trek, you will experience amazing views of Inca terraces, valleys filled with alpacas and vicunas, Rocky Mountains with snowy glacier peaks and the amazing news of the Rainbow Mountain itself! The views of the Ausangate Mountain will follow us through the trail as we hike through different villages and interact with the local people, who are still keeping the culture alive. It will take us around 3 to 3.5 hours, to finally reach our destination to the Rainbow Mountain (5,020mts /16,466ft). At the summit you will have some time to rest, and enjoy the scenery! take photos and soak up the environment. We will spend approximately 30 minutes at the top.Vinicunca Mountain
1 hoursAdmission Ticket IncludedOnce we regroup, we will hike back down the trail we came on. The hike takes 2.5 hours back to the trailhead. Our van will be waiting for us when we return. On the 3-hour drive back to Cusco you will be able to rest a bit from this great hike and share the experience with your friends and family! We will drop you off at your Cusco hotel, arriving in Cusco at around 18:30 in the evening You can rent a horse from local people at the starting point of the trek if you wish!- AccommodationsAnd for the following nights in Cusco your hotel will be El Andariego or similarFood And DrinksBreakfastLunch
What's included
INCLUDED
Lunch (4)
Dinner
Breakfast (3)
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Must Know
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Good To Know
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Machu Picchu, Peru
Provider
Terres des Incas
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