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Exotic Cuzco Machu Picchu and rainbow mountain

5 Days/4 Nights

    • Countries in Tour:
      Peru
    • Attractions:
      Cusco - Machu Picchu - Vinicunca - Humantay Lagoon

    Itinerary

    Day 1

    CUSCO

    Arrival in Cusco, meet and greet at the airport, transfer to your hotel. At a scheduled time guided city tour to visit the Cathedral, very important for its architecture and collection of canvases from the "Escuela Cusquena" (Academy of Cusco); the Temple of the Sun or "Koricancha" a Classical example of the fusion of Inca and Western cultures and the archaeological sites of sacsayhuaman. Q'enqo, and Tambomachay. Stay In Cusco.
    Day 2

    CUSCO/MACHU PICCHU/CUSCO

    According to the season, we will go to the Poroy train station or Ollantaytambo train station, where we will depart by train to visit one of the New 7 Wonders of the World. We arrive at the Aguas Calientes station where our staff will assist us in boarding the bus to go up the winding road to Machu Picchu, amid a spectacular view of the Urubamba River and its canyon. The Lost City of the Incas, Machu Picchu, will astonish us with its terraces, ceremonial shrines, steps and urban areas. Energy is all around us. After a guided visit, we will have lunch at one of the restaurants in the area. At the arranged time, we will return to Cusco and will be transferred to the hotel.
    Day 3

    FD MOUNTAIN OF THE 7 COLORS - VINICUNCA

    Very early in the morning, we will start our journey across Valle Sur toward Quechuyno, which is the starting point of our hike to the Cerro Colorado or 7-color Mountain, located about 100 km. southeast of Cusco city. After enjoying a traditional breakfast in the area, we will start our hike to reach the control center and enter this mystical place. During our walk, we will observe how colors around us change due to the weather. We will reach an altitude of 5000 meters, approximately, which is the top of this mysterious mountain. Geological formations will reveal all its splendor; the contrast of the blue sky creates a formidable line between the coastal desert and the Amazon jungle, guided by the beautiful Ausangate.
    Day 4

    HUMANTAY LAGOON

    Very early in the morning, we will start our road trip to the Mollepata town, our first stop. We will continue to Soraypampa, starting point of our trek. Along the way, we will appreciate different ecological floors, beautiful landscapes and the imposing snow-capped Humantay and Salkantay mountains. After an hour and a half of hiking, we will arrive at the impressive Humantay lagoon? located at 4200 m.a.s.l. Its’ turquoise and crystalline colors contrast with the majestic snow-capped mountains of the area. We will return along the same road for lunch and at the coordinated time we will return to Cusco.
    Day 5

    CUSCO

    Departure transfer

    Included:

    4 nights at the hotels of the selected category with daily breakfast.
    All transfers, visits, and excursions based on Group or SIC Basis and including English-speaking local guides.
    EXPEDITION train ticket for the route Ollantaytambo/Aguas Calientes/Poroy.
    Shuttle bus ticket Aguas Calientes / Machu Picchu / Aguas Calientes (day 04 of the program).
    Entrance fee Machu Picchu (day 04 of the program).
    Meals mentioned.

    Not Included:

    International air tickets.
    Domestic air tickets.
    Airport taxes.
    Personal expenses, beverages during meals.
    Tips for transfers or guides.
    Services not mentioned