Excursion summary
On the first day, after airport pickup, we’ll take a city tour, visiting the main attractions of Cusco, such as the Cathedral, Qorikancha, and the archaeological sites of Sacsayhuamán, Q’enqo, Puka Pukara, and Tambomachay.
On the second day, we’ll enjoy a VIP tour of the Sacred Valley, visiting Chinchero, Maras, Moray, Urubamba (with a buffet lunch), and Ollantaytambo.
On the third day, we’ll visit the imposing citadel of Machu Picchu, one of the wonders of the modern world, with a guided tour and free time to explore. Afterward, we’ll return to Cusco.
On the fourth day, we’ll take an excursion to Rainbow Mountain, where we’ll enjoy breathtaking multicolored landscapes and panoramic views. Afterward, we’ll return to Cusco.
On the fifth day, we’ll hike to the seven lakes of Ausangate, an adventurous experience among mountains and intensely colored lagoons. Connect with nature as you visit seven beautiful bodies of water surrounded by glaciers.
On the sixth and final day, we will make our final return journey, with a transfer to the airport.
General Information
DAY 1: AIRPORT PICKUP – CITY TOUR
We will pick you up from the airport with a sign displaying your name and take you to your hotel. Once settled, we will begin the city tour.
The first place we will visit is the Cusco Cathedral to appreciate all the colonial art it houses. After that, we will head to the Inca temple of Qoricancha, known as the “Temple of the Sun,” where the impressive engineering used in its construction is truly remarkable. Then we will visit the Sacsayhuaman archaeological complex, located 3 km from the city of Cusco. This impressive Inca fortress boasts monumental stones and excellent architecture. It is famous for its enormous carved stones, some of which are 9 meters (30 feet) high and weigh more than 350 tons. This is where Inti Raymi, or the Festival of the Sun, takes place.
Next, we will visit Qenqo, a ceremonial and ritual center, an amphitheater where sacrifices were performed. Following that, we will visit Puca-Pucara, an ancient tambo, or place where the Incas stored their agricultural products and served as a lookout post along the Inca roads. Finally, we will visit Tambomachay, 7 km from the city of Cusco, a ceremonial center dedicated to water worship, and then return to Cusco.
Overnight at the Amaru Cusco Hotel (may vary).
DAY 2: VIP VALLEY
Our tour will begin with hotel pick-up between 6:00 am and 7:00 am. This excursion combines the cultural experiences of the Sacred Valley villages, the adaptation of food plants and community-run salt mines, with archaeological sites and natural landscapes, including snow-capped mountains such as Verónica and Chicón, among others. The tour will begin at 7:00 am. Our first stop will be the archaeological zone and textile center located in Chinchero.
Next, we will visit the Moray archaeological park, and we will also pass through the town of Maras where we will visit the salt mines before heading to the town of Urubamba where we will enjoy a buffet lunch at a tourist restaurant. After lunch, we will visit the archaeological sites of Ollantaytambo; Afterwards, we’ll visit the Pisaq Archaeological Park, and to conclude the tour, we’ll head to the town of Pisaq. There, we’ll make a 30-minute stop so passengers can visit the artisan market. We’ll finish our tour at approximately 7:00 pm in downtown Cusco, near the Plaza de Armas.
Overnight at the Amaru Cusco Hotel (prices may vary).
DAY 3: MACHU PICCHU FULL DAY
Very early in the morning, we will pick you up from your hotel in Cusco and take you to the Ollantaytambo train station to board the train that will take you through the Sacred Valley of the Incas to the town of Aguas Calientes. We will arrive in Aguas Calientes at approximately 9:00 AM, and from there, we will take a bus to the Machu Picchu Archaeological Park, located high in the mountains. Once at Machu Picchu, after checking in your tickets, our guide will begin the guided tour, providing you with a deeper understanding of the history and architecture of the Inca city of Machu Picchu. You will be amazed by the Inca constructions and temples, as well as the surrounding natural environment. In the afternoon, we will board our train to either the Ollantaytambo or Cusco station, depending on availability. The tour ends in Cusco.
Overnight at the Amaru Cusco Hotel (may vary).
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THE TOURIST TRAIN
The determining factor to reach Machu Picchu is the tourist train, and there are two options when using the train; the route is the same, only the cars and schedules vary: Peru Rail Expedition Train and Inca Rail Voyager Train.
DAY 4: RAINBOW MOUNTAIN
This tour begins with an early morning pick-up from your hotel between 3:30 and 4:30 a.m. in our vehicle. We then travel through the southern valley of Cusco on the paved Cusco-Sicuani highway to a place called Checacupe. Here, we turn east, arriving at the town of Pitumarca where we will have a buffet breakfast at approximately 7:40 a.m. Afterward, we continue by vehicle to the Pampachiri Peasant Community, a 45-minute drive.
We will then pass through the entrance gate, where we will need to pay the entrance fees. The peasant community will then offer horses for those who prefer not to walk, and our guide will assist us in negotiating the price with the horseman if needed.
At approximately 9:00 a.m., we begin the hike, which will last approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes until we reach Vinicunca, or Rainbow Mountain. Upon arrival, you will have free time to take photos and explore the area up to the highest point (5200 meters above sea level). Please be mindful not to exceed the time indicated by the guide for remaining on the mountain, as this could lead to altitude sickness or oxygen deprivation. Afterward, we will return to Pampachiri along the same route, board our transport, and return to the town of Pitumarca for a buffet lunch at 1:30 p.m.
After lunch, we will return to the city of Cusco. We will arrive in Cusco between 5:00 and 6:00 p.m., dropping our travelers off near the Plaza de Armas.
Overnight at the Amaru Cusco Hotel (dates may vary).
DAY 5: SEVEN LAGOONS OF AUSANGATE
Our tour starts very early. Pick-ups from hotels will be between 4:00 a.m. and 5:00 a.m. During this time, we will pick up the entire group. Then we will have a 3-hour drive to Pacchanta. Along the way, we will make 2 or 3 stops so that you can stretch your legs, use the restroom, or take a break. Upon arrival in Pacchanta, where we will have breakfast and lunch, you can leave your belongings in the car, as the minivan will be waiting for us there. Pacchanta will be the starting and ending point of our hike. After lunch, we will have time to enjoy the hot springs for approximately 45 minutes to 1 hour. We will then return to the imperial city of Cusco, arriving back at approximately 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
IMPORTANT: Entry to the baths is optional and depends on how fast you walk and return on time to be able to enter the thermal baths; otherwise, if you don’t walk well, you won’t have time to enter the thermal baths.
DAY 6: TRANSFER TO THE AIRPORT
To complete your package, we offer a punctual and private airport transfer service. We’ll pick you up from your hotel and take you there with plenty of time to spare, ensuring a smooth journey. It’s the perfect way to end your experience in comfort, safety, and complete peace of mind.
Itinerario
DAY 1: AIRPORT PICKUP – CITY TOUR
MORNING 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
AFTERNOON 12:50 PM – 6:30 PM
- 12:50 PM Meeting at a designated location near the Plaza de Armas.
- 1:00 PM Tour begins with a visit to the Cusco Cathedral.
- 2:00 PM Guided tour of the Inca temple of Qoricancha.
- 2:50 PM Guided tour of the Sacsayhuaman archaeological complex.
- 4:30 PM Visit to the archaeological complexes of Qenqo, Puka Pukara, and Tambomachay.
- 6:30 PM Arrival in the city of Cusco.
DAY 2: SACRED VALLEY VIP
- 6:00-7:00 AM, Pick-up from your hotel for the tour.
- 7:30 AM, Start of the full-day tour.
- 9:30 AM, Visit to the archaeological site and textile center located in Chinchero.
- 11:30 AM, Visit to the Moray Archaeological Park and the Salt Mines.
- 1:30 PM, Buffet lunch at a tourist restaurant in the city of Urubamba.
- 2:45 PM, Guided tour of the Ollantaytambo Archaeological Complex.
- 5:00 PM, Visit to the Pisaq Archaeological Park and artisan market.
- 7:00 PM, Arrival in the city of Cusco, end of the tour.
DAY 3: MACHU PICCHU FULL DAY
(SCHEDULES MAY VARY)
- 4:00 AM Pick-up by transport to travel to the train station.
- 7:00 AM Arrival in Ollantaytambo to board the tourist train.
- 8:40 AM Arrival in Aguas Calientes to board the Consetur bus to the archaeological site of Machu Picchu.
- 9:30 AM Check-in at the entrance gate and start of the guided tour of Machu Picchu.
- 11:30 AM End of the guided tour and free time for taking photos.
- 1:00 PM Return to Aguas Calientes on the Consetur tourist bus.
- 2:00 PM Free time for lunch.
- 4:00 PM Return by tourist train to Ollantaytambo.
- 4:00 PM Return by tourist transport from Ollantaytambo to the city of Cusco.
- 8:00 PM Arrival in the city of Cusco. End of Tour
DAY 4: RAINBOW MOUNTAIN
- 3:30 – 4:30 AM Pick-up for the tour at your hotel, then travel to the south of the city.
- 7:30 AM Buffet breakfast at a tourist restaurant located in the town of Pitumarca.
- 9:00 AM Start of the hike.
- 11:30 AM Arrival at Rainbow Mountain.
- 12:00 PM Return to the tourist transport.
- 2:00 PM Buffet lunch at a tourist restaurant in the town of Pitumarca.
- 5:30 PM Arrival in the city of Cusco, end of the tour.
DAY 5: SEVEN LAGOONS OF AUSANGATE
- 4:00 AM Pick-up for the tour at your hotel, then travel to the south of the city
- 8:30 AM Rustic breakfast
- 9:00 AM Start of the hike (14 kilometers)
- 1:00 PM Arrival and tour of the seven lagoons
- 3:00 PM Buffet lunch at a tourist restaurant
- 6:00 PM Arrival in Cusco, end of the tour
DAY 6: TRANSFER TO THE AIRPORT
Includes
INCLUDES:
DAY 1: CITY TOUR
- Airport pickup and transfer to the hotel.
- Tourist transportation.
- Guided group tour with a professional English-Spanish speaking guide.
- Pre-tour assistance.
- 1 night at the Amaru Cusco Hotel.
DAY 2: SACRED VALLEY VIP
- Hotel pick-up
- Tourist transportation
- Guided group tour with a professional English-Spanish speaking guide
- Buffet lunch at a tourist restaurant
- 1 night at the Amaru Cusco Hotel
DAY 3: MACHU PICCHU FULL DAY
- Pre-tour information one day before your trip in Cusco.
- Transfers from Cusco to the train station in Ollantaytambo.
- Round-trip train ticket from Ollantaytambo to Aguas Calientes.
- Round-trip bus ticket from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu.
- Entrance to Machu Picchu Circuit 2 (subject to availability).
- Professional English-Spanish speaking guide. (Ask about other languages; additional fees apply for private tours only.)
- 1 night at the Amaru Hotel in Cusco.
DAY 4: RAINBOW MOUNTAIN
- Pick-up from your hotel.
- Tourist transportation.
- Buffet breakfast.
- Buffet lunch.
- Professional tour guide (Spanish – English).
- First aid kit and oxygen tank.
- 1 night at the Amaru Cusco Hotel.
DAY 5: SEVEN LAGOONS OF AUSANGATE
- Pick-up from your hotel.
- Tourist transportation
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- English-speaking guide
- First aid kit and oxygen tank.
DAY 6: TRANSFER TO THE AIRPORT
- At the scheduled time we will pick you up from your hotel for transfer to the airport in private transportation.
NO INCLUYE:
DAY 1: CITY TOUR
- Entrance to the Cathedral (25 soles for Peruvian tourists and 40 soles for foreign tourists).
- Entrance to Qoricancha (20 soles for both Peruvian and foreign tourists).
- Entrance to Sacsayhuaman, Qenqo, Puka-Pukara, and Tambomachay (entrance fee: 40 soles for Peruvian tourists and 70 soles for foreign tourists).
- Meals.
- Other services not mentioned.
DAY 1: SACRED VALLEY VIP
- Breakfast and dinner.
- Entrance fees to Pisac Ruins, Ollantaytambo, Chinchero, and Moray (Entrance fee: 40 soles for Peruvian tourists and 70 soles for foreign tourists).
- Entrance fees to Maras Salt Mines (Entrance fee: 15 soles for Peruvian tourists and 25 soles for foreign tourists).
- Other services not mentioned.
DAY 3: MACHU PICCHU FULL DAY
- Meals.
- Entrance to Huayna Picchu.
- Other services not mentioned.
DAY 4: RAINBOW MOUNTAIN
- Entrance fees for the hike (25 soles for foreign tourists and 15 soles for Peruvian tourists)
- Horse rental (approximately 90 soles)
- Tips.
- Other services not mentioned.
DAY 5: SEVEN LAGOONS OF AUSANGATE
- Entrance fees (20 soles for foreign or national tourists).
- Optional entrance fee to the hot springs (5 soles).
- Horse rental (approximately 70 soles).
- Services not mentioned.
DAY 6: TRANSFER TO THE AIRPORT
- Food.
- Services not mentioned.
Price
| PRICE PER PERSON GROUP SERVICE FOR FOREIGN TOURISTS | 578.00 USD |
| PRICE PER PERSON GROUP SERVICE FOR PERUVIAN TOURISTS | 544.00 USD |
PAYMENT METHODS
To book the tour, a non-refundable deposit of 50% of the total price per person is required. Upon arrival in Cusco, Peru, the remaining balance must be paid at our offices before the tour begins. We accept US dollars and Peruvian soles, cash only. You can book any of our services using the following methods:
WESTERN UNION
Money transfer company (The fastest and safest way to send money in Peru). Your deposit is processed in minutes, giving us a significant advantage in securing tickets quickly if there is limited availability for Wayna Picchu or trains. Sending money via Western Union incurs an additional fee, which is the sole responsibility of the customer.
Name: ANGEL JOSEPH
Last Name: BONNETT PEREZ
ID Number: 45795736
City: CUSCO
Country: PERU
Address: U.V. Zaguán del Cielo L-3
Then send us an email with the following information: Transaction and Operation Number (MTCN): 10-digit number, very important
PAYPAL
This is a fast and secure way to send money from anywhere in the world. You can send your deposit using your credit card or bank account. This method has an additional 10% fee, which must be paid in full by the customer. [email protected]
BANK TRANSFER
We also accept transfers to our account from any bank. This method has no additional cost, but in some cases, your bank will charge a transaction fee, which you will be responsible for paying in full.
When making your transfer from any bank in your area, please use the following information:
Bank Name: INTERBANK SOLES
Account Number: Soles – 4283 1148429052
Interbank Code: 0034 280131 4842905206
Account Holder: ANGEL JOSEPH BONNETT PEREZ
SWIFT Code: BINPPEPL
Bank Name: BCP DOLLARS
Account Number: DOLLARS-285-39705167194
Interbank Code: 002285 13970 516719458
Beneficiary Name: BONNETT PEREZ ANGEL JOSEPH
SWIFT Code: BCPLPEPL
Bank Name: BCP SOLES
Account Number: SOLES-285-37127107094
Interbank Code: 00228513712710709452
Beneficiary Name: BONNETT PEREZ ANGEL JOSEPH
SWIFT Code: BCPLPEPL
The deposit should be sent to the name of ANGEL JOSEPH BONNETT PEREZ.
Please send us the deposit slip to our email address, attaching the following information:
- Scanned copy of passport or national identity card of all tour participants.
- Start and end dates of the tour to reserve spaces and obtain permits.
- To begin processing your reservation, please send us the following:
- Name of the accommodation where the traveler is staying in the city of Cusco.
- Phone number and email address for emergency contact.
Recommendations
- Bring your ID or passport.
- Arrive at the train station half an hour early.
- Don’t bring too much luggage; only 7 kg are allowed on the train.
- We suggest bringing a small backpack with your camera, a hat, sunscreen, mosquito repellent, and a water bottle.
- At Machu Picchu, you will climb many steps, so wear appropriate walking shoes.
- After the guided tour of Machu Picchu, enjoy the magical moment, open your arms, and recharge your energy.
- Visit the hot springs if you have time after visiting Machu Picchu.
- Undertake the Rainbow Mountain and Seven Lakes of Ausangate route, taking into account your physical condition and acclimatization to the altitude. We recommend having acclimatized to the altitude for several days beforehand. Our tour guides carry a first-aid kit and an oxygen tank for use if needed.
- We recommend wearing appropriate hiking boots, as this is a high-altitude route.
- Bring a backpack (25 liters maximum) containing your camera, hat, sunscreen, and a water bottle.
- It sometimes rains on the mountain, so we recommend bringing a jacket to protect yourself from the rain and cold, as well as a t-shirt that you can leave on the transport to change into if it gets wet at the end of the hike.
- You can also bring coca leaves and coca candies, which provide extra energy during your hike.
