- Cusco
- Rainbow Mountain
- Sacred Valley
- Machu Picchu
This is a great option for those who seek to venture to the most visited and colorful areas, accompanied by the best transportation, lodging, and the service while during your train expedition.
Highlights
05 Day “Journey of colors to Machu Picchu”
Enjoy this 5 Day Journey of colors to Machu Picchu – planning Machu Picchu trip with all of the wonders and fantastic locations that Cusco has to offer. Above all, immerse yourself in this vivid journey of all aspects of the Andes, through landscapes and ancient sites such as the temple of Qoricancha. For example, Maras, Moray, Chinchero, and Rainbow Mountain.
Machu Picchu, one of the wonders of the world, will wrap you up in its all its magic and enchantment to leave you amazed with all its beauty. Certainly, Rainbow Mountain and the town of the Rainbow will fill you with its color as you traverse the Sacred Valley of the Incas. Prepare yourself for an unforgettable experience in the Andes!
1ST. DAY: ARRIVAL AT CUSCO – CITY TOUR
2ND. DAY: SACRED VALLEY (CHINCHERO – MORAY – SALT MINES)
3RD. DAY: MACHUPICCHU
4TH. DAY: RAINBOW MOUNTAIN
5TH. DAY: TRANSFER TO THE AIRPORT (END OF THE TOUR)
Itinerary
DAY 1: ARRIVAL AT CUSCO – CITY TOUR
We will wait for you at the airport to pick you up and welcome you to Cusco city. After a transfer to your hotel for check-in and a moment for you to settle in for the next few days, in the afternoon, we throughout the city to visit the main attractions. We begin with Qoricancha – one of the main Inca temples in Cusco. So, when the Spanish arrived in Peru, they proceeded to build a massive colonial church, today is known as Santo Domingo. Afterward, we will leave the main city to visit the archaeological sites of Saqsayhuaman, Qenqo, and Tambomachay. Subsequently, we will finish our tour at roughly 6:00 pm.
- Lodging: Ayni Cusco Hotel *** or similar
DAY 2: SACRED VALLEY (CHINCHERO – MORAY – SALT MINES)
Firstly, we will begin our adventure up to the high plains, stopping first at Chinchero, an important ancient site for the Inca, known as the birthplace of the rainbow. Also, we visit the main site with its picturesque colonial church located upon the ancient archaeological. Then, we will continue to a local textile center where we learn about the ancient science of weaving from the very artisans themselves. Likewise, how they bring to magic these wonderful pieces of art dyed with minerals, plants, and seeds.
Continuing through the rolling hills, we will visit the enigmatic circular terraces of Moray Peru. Certainly, we know about how these constructions served as an experimental agricultural center to selectively cultivate the best breeds of Andean staple crops at different temperatures. Consequently, near Moray, we will stop at the town of Maras to then visit the ancient Maras salt mines. Most importantly, used for thousands of years by local families to supply salt not only to the Incas but still to this day offering us an example of the natural art of salt harvesting straight from the land.
In the afternoon, we will travel to Ollantaytambo and board our train to Aguas Calientes for our visit to Machu Picchu.
- Lodging: Golden Sunrise Machu Picchu *** or similar
DAY 3: MACHU PICCHU
Today, we will wake early to have breakfast and board the bus up to Machu Picchu, and, if we are lucky, receive the first rays of the sun as dawn breaks and lights up this magical mountain. So, your guide will be with you at every moment to inform you about the site and answer any questions. Certainly, the guided tour through the Sanctuary will last roughly 2 hours. Later, we will begin our return to Aguas Calientes for lunch and rest before our late afternoon train to Ollantaytambo. Following our journey by train, our land transport will await our transfer to Cusco and back to your Hotel.
- Lodging: Ayni Cusco Hotel *** or similar
DIA 4: RAINBOW MOUNTAIN
Our day begins before dawn for a light breakfast before our journey by bus to “Vinicunca”, or also known as the Mountain of Seven Colors. Along the way, there are many opportunities to appreciate the essence of the Andes, ranging from small agricultural communities, snow-capped peaks, herds of alpacas, and abundant vegetation. Finally, at the end of the road, we will begin our trek towards the high pass, where we can observe the picturesque mountain of many colors. After lunch, we will familiarize ourselves more with the area, the community, and its traditions before returning to the city of Cusco.
- Lodging: Ayni Cusco Hotel *** or similar
DAY 5: AIRPORT TRANSFER
This morning or afternoon, we finalize our journey together and transfer you to the Cusco airport for your departure!
What's Included
MACHU PICCHU TRIP PACKAGE INCLUDED:
- 04 night’s accommodations in 03 or 04 stars hotels (based on double occupation)
- 04 breakfasts (Hotels), 02 lunch.
- Pick up from the airport.
- Transfer to the airport on the last day.
- Entrances to Machu Picchu.
- All transportation.
- All entrances fee.
- Voyager (Incarrail) or Expedition (Perurail) train to Machu Picchu.
- Buses to Machu Picchu (Round trip)
- Private guided tour in Machu Picchu.
- Professional English Speaking Tour Guide during the whole trip
- Private Rainbow Mountain Tour.
NOT INCLUDED:
- Flights
- Single supplement: US$ 200 (03 stars hotel) /us$350 (04 stars hotels)
- Meals where are not stated
- Huayna Picchu entrance fee US$85
- Travel Insurance – you are strongly recommended to take out travel insurance for the duration of your trip.
WHAT TO BRING (journey of colors to Machu Picchu):
- Original Passport
- Current University Card (if you are a student and want to qualify for the discount)
- Waterproof jacket/rain poncho
- Warm jacket
- T-shirts
- Comfortable Trousers
- Sun hat
- Sun cream (factor 35 or higher)
- Insect repellant
- Personal medication
- Camera and film
Prices
JOURNEY OF COLORS TO MACHU PICCHU RUNS AS A PRIVATE SERVICE
****Daily Departure with at least two people****
Discounts for Machu Picchu Trip Package 5 days:
- Under 18 years old: US$ 25:00 Please send us a copy of the passport at the booking time.
- Under 10 years old: US$ 65:00 Please send us a copy of the passport at the booking time.
- Student Discount (Maximum Age 25 years old): US$ 25:00 Student discounts apply to anyone who has a valid UNIVERSITY STUDENT CARD at the time of the trek or who is 17-years-old or younger. Likewise, For those using an university student card to receive the discount, we need to see a copy of the card at booking. Similarly, For those booking children 17-years-old or younger, we need a copy of their passport at booking time. So, Please send all to info@inkayniperutours.com. More Information about STUDENT CARD.