Cuzco: Machu Picchu, Humantay, Rainbow mountain 6 days trip

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Country: Peru

Duration: 6 days


Description

Explore Machu Picchu! Visit the beautiful Humantay Lagoon Walk around the magical Cusco Climb the incredible multicoloured mountain
Day 1: Today you arrive, you can start your adventure exploring the magic town of Cuzco. A tour representative awaits for you to greet you upon your arrival to Cusco and take you to your hotel.

Day 2: This day you start off with a yummy breakfast and take the tour towards Chinchero, where you see Inca buildings and the small colonial church; you also participate in the elaboration of Andean textiles. Next, you visit the famous circular terraces of Moray. From here the tour goes on to the Saltmines of Maras, which has more than 3000 salt mines, this salt was used by the Incas for human consumption. Finally you head to Ollantaytambo to take the train (Expedition by Peru Rail or Voyager by Inca Rail) to Aguas Calientes.

Day 3: You wake up very early, have breakfast, and take the bus from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu. The tour guide gives you a detailed explanation on this historical sanctuary; when the tour is done you go back to Aguas Calientes to have lunch and later board the train to Ollantaytambo. From here you finally go back to your hotel in Cusco to rest

Day 4: You start the tour early to go to Mollepata, where you have breakfast. From there you continue to Soraypampa, the starting point for the trek. On the ascent you can observe the diverse flora and fauna that inhabit the area. You see many typical birds of the region, as well as the wonderful landscape. You follow the path until you reach the beautiful Laguna de Humantay, where you can enjoy some delicious snacks. Later you have lunch and return to Cusco. Take into account that the maximum height of this trek is 5,000 meters above sea level, so it is important to be in good physical condition.

Day 5: You leave the hotel very early to start the tour to the amazing 7 colored mountain. On the way you observe the beautiful landscape, alpacas, llamas, and vicuñas. At the top of the mountain you have enough time to take pictures and enjoy this incredible place. Later you have lunch and return to Cusco.

Day 6: You spend this last day at your leisure and keep exploring the magical Cusco. Later, according to your flight schedule (we suggest to book a flight that departs after 2 pm), you are driven to the airport for your trip back home. We recommend that you stay at least one more day in Cusco, since you will not have enough time to get to know and discover everything that this city has for you

Highlights

  • Explore Machu Picchu's hidden wonders!, the Mystical Incan treasure
  • Discover Humantay Lagoon a Nature's masterpiece.
  • Experience Rainbow Mountain the nature's stunning palette

Guiding languages

IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The level of physical effort for this trip is high. Take into account that the departure of days 4 and 5 is between 3am and 4am approximately.
The entrance to the mountain is not included, you must pay approximately 7 to 8 usd (25 soles) at destination.
After arrival to Cusco and pick up your bags you should go outside where there are people waiting with signs and notice the one that says your name.
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When should I book?

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.


Cancellations

Cancellation is not possible. If you cancel it anyway or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity and the money you paid will not be refunded.