Cusco Travel Package 6 Days: Machu Picchu and Rainbow Mountain Tour 6 days

Upon arrival at Cusco Airport, our staff will be waiting to transfer you to your hotel, where you will have time to acclimatize to the altitude before starting your 8-day Cusco tour.

At 1:30 p.m., we will begin the Cusco City Tour, starting from Cusco’s Main Square. During the tour, we will visit the most important historical and archaeological sites in and around the city.

Our first stop will be the Qoricancha Temple, built on the original Inca foundations where the Sun God (Inti) was worshipped. Here, you will see the impressive Inca stonework that still remains inside the colonial convent of Santo Domingo.

We will then visit the impressive Sacsayhuamán Fortress, a ceremonial site dedicated to the Sun God, famous for its enormous polished stone blocks, some of which reach up to 9 meters (30 feet) in height and weigh more than 300 tons.

Next, we will visit Qenqo, an ancient ceremonial center where the Incas performed religious rituals and sacrifices.

Our tour continues to Puca Pucara, an archaeological site believed to have been a military control center or resting place for Inca travelers.

Finally, we will visit Tambomachay, known as the “Bath of the Inca” or “Bath of the Ñusta,” famous for its aqueducts, canals, and waterfalls that still flow with crystal-clear water year-round.

After the tour, we will return to Cusco. Evening at leisure to rest or explore the city on your own.

At 8:30 am we will pick you up from your hotel and begin our adventure towards Chinchero.

In Chinchero at 3780 meters above sea level where we will visit its traditional market and we will be able to be part of its culture and crafts.

Continuing on, we will go towards the circular platforms of Maras Moray and take a colorful route, passing through very typical towns and beautiful landscapes that we can enjoy.

Moray are a set of huge terraces that overlap concentrically

In a gigantic hole, these beautiful terraces served in the Inca era
as an agricultural laboratory “Greenhouse Prototype”

Finally we will visit the Salineras located northwest of the town of Maras, which consist of about 2,000 small wells with an average area of ​​about 5 m², exploited since the Inca era, the Colonial era and which are still exploited by the locals.

After our visit we will return to the city of Cusco.

Between 4:00 a.m. and 4:30 a.m., we will pick you up from your hotel in Cusco to begin our journey to the famous Rainbow Mountain (Vinicunca), one of the most impressive natural attractions in Peru.

We will travel for approximately two hours by road to the town of Cusipata, where you will enjoy a delicious breakfast to start the day with energy and prepare for the adventure ahead.

After breakfast, we will continue our journey for about another hour and a half until we reach the starting point of the hike to Vinicunca Rainbow Mountain. From here, we will begin a scenic hike through the Andes Mountains, surrounded by traditional villages, herds of alpacas, and breathtaking landscapes.

The hike to Rainbow Mountain takes approximately 1.5 hours at a moderate pace, reaching the highest point at 5,000 meters (16,400 feet) above sea level. From the summit, you will be rewarded with spectacular views of the famous Mountain of Seven Colors, known for its vibrant mineral layers and unique natural formations.

After enjoying the views, taking photos, and learning about the geology of the area from your guide, we will hike back to the starting point and return to Cusipata, where a delicious buffet lunch will be waiting for us.

Finally, we will return to Cusco, arriving at approximately 5:00 p.m., where you will have the evening free to relax or explore the city at your own pace.

t 7:20 a.m., our transfer will pick you up from your hotel to begin our exciting journey to the Sacred Valley of the Incas.

By 8:00 a.m., we will depart toward the Sacred Valley. Our first stop will be the Corao craft center, where you will have approximately 10 minutes to explore and appreciate local textiles and traditional handicrafts.

We will then continue through the town of Pisac to the Pisac Archaeological Park. This impressive site features Inca agricultural terraces carved into the mountainside, forming a unique landscape. After exploring the archaeological site, we will return to the town of Pisac for a brief visit to a local silver workshop, where you can observe the traditional techniques used to create Andean silver jewelry.

Next, we will follow the scenic route along the Vilcanota River to Urubamba, where a delicious buffet lunch prepared with local ingredients awaits us. You will have time to relax and enjoy the meal.

Our adventure continues as we head to the town of Ollantaytambo. Here, we will visit the Ollantaytambo Fortress, an important Inca archaeological site that served as a military, agricultural, and religious center during the Inca Empire.

Train Ride to Machu Picchu

At approximately 4:00 p.m., after our visit to Ollantaytambo, we will head to the train station for our journey to Machu Picchu. During the train ride, you will enjoy breathtaking landscapes of the Vilcanota Valley and views of archaeological remains along the route.

Upon arrival at the Machu Picchu train station in Aguas Calientes, our staff will be waiting to transfer you to your hotel. After check-in, our guide will meet you at the hotel to provide important information and instructions for your visit to the Machu Picchu citadel the following day.

You will then have a free evening to explore and relax in the charming town of Machu Picchu at your own pace.

At the time indicated by our guide, we will head to the Consettur bus station to board the shuttle bus for the short but scenic ride up to the Historic Sanctuary of Machu Picchu.

Upon arrival at the entrance gate of Machu Picchu, we will present our passports and entrance tickets before entering the citadel with our professional tour guide.

The Machu Picchu guided tour lasts approximately 2.5 hours. During the tour, we will explore the most important sectors of the citadel, starting at the famous Guardian’s House viewpoint, where you will enjoy the classic panoramic view of Machu Picchu with Huayna Picchu Mountain in the background.

We will then visit the Stone Quarry, where the massive stones used to build the citadel were carved and shaped. Next, we will explore the Temple of the Sun, one of the most important religious structures of the Inca Empire, followed by the Temple of the Three Windows, famous for its trapezoidal windows and ceremonial significance.

We will also visit the Agricultural Sector, with its impressive terraces that demonstrate the advanced engineering and farming techniques of the Incas, and the Urban Sector, which includes residential areas, temples, plazas, and ceremonial spaces.

After the guided tour, you will have free time to explore Machu Picchu on your own, take photos, or simply enjoy the mystical atmosphere of this Wonder of the World.

We will then take the bus back down to Machu Picchu Town (Aguas Calientes). Depending on your train departure time, we will arrive at the train station at least 30 minutes before departure to board the train back to Ollantaytambo.

Upon arrival in Ollantaytambo, our transfer will be waiting to take you back to Cusco. The tour ends upon arrival in Cusco, completing this unforgettable experience visiting Machu Picchu, one of the New Seven Wonders of the World.

Breakfast at the hotel. If your departure from Cusco is later in the evening, you may take the day to explore the Imperial City at your own pace or visit the traditional San Pedro Market, where you can discover local products, handicrafts, and traditional Andean foods. Optional tours can be arranged upon request for an additional cost.

At the appropriate time, we will transfer you to Cusco Airport or the bus terminal, marking the end of our services and your unforgettable journey through Peru.