Machu Picchu and Rainbow Mountain 2D/1N

DAY 1: MACHU PICCHU FULL DAY – CUSCO
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 our tickets, our guide will begin the guided tour so you can learn more about 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 natural environment that surrounds them. In the afternoon, we will board our train to the Ollantaytambo station or the Cusco station, depending on availability.

DAY 2: 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 along the paved Cusco-Sicuani highway through the southern valley of Cusco 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 do not wish to hike, 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 path, 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.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THE TOURIST TRAIN
The determining factor for reaching Machu Picchu is the tourist train, and there are two options when using the train; the route is the same, only the carriages and schedules vary: Expedition Train Peru Rail and Voyager Train Inca Rail.

DAY 1: MACHUPICCHU FULL DAY – CUSCO

• 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 to transfer you to the Amaru Cusco hotel.

DAY 2: RAINVOW MOUNTAIN

• 3:30 – 4:30 AM Pick-up for the tour at your hotel, then travel 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 package.

INCLUYE:

DAY 1

• Pre-tour information one day before your trip in Cusco.
• 1 night at the Amaru Cusco Hotel.
• 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 (Consetur).
• Entrance to Machu Picchu Circuit 2 (subject to availability).
• Professional English-Spanish speaking guide. (Ask about other languages; additional fees apply for private tours.)

DAY 2

• Hotel pick-up.
• Buffet breakfast.
• Buffet lunch.
• Professional tour guide (Spanish-English).
• Tourist transportation.
• Walking sticks.
• First aid kit.

NO INCLUYE:

DAY 1

• Meals.
• Entrance to Huayna Picchu.
• Other services not mentioned.

DAY 2

• 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.

• 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.