01 / YOUR JOURNEY
Welcome to Cusco
Transfer to your hotel and rest. Use this first day to settle in before the valley and mountain excursions.
Guided journey · 6 DAYS / 5 NIGHTS
The Andean Jewels: 6 Days in Cusco & Machu Picchu
Connect the Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu with two remarkable mountain walks: Humantay Lake and Rainbow Mountain. Five hotel nights anchor this varied journey through the Andes.
Guided journey · Start and finish in Cusco · Five hotel nights
US$1,065 / personFor 2 travelers · 3-star hotels
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YOUR PACEGuided journeyGuided experiences along the route
YOUR STAYFive hotel nightsAccommodation confirmed with your booking
YOUR ROUTESacred Valley · Machu Picchu · Humantay · Rainbow MountainA journey shaped around these places
YOUR SUPPORTLocal English-speaking guideAsk our Cusco team about your plans
PLACES, PEOPLE AND EXPERIENCES
A journey to remember.
Connect the Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu with two remarkable mountain walks: Humantay Lake and Rainbow Mountain. Five hotel nights anchor this varied journey through the Andes.
02 / YOUR JOURNEY
Discover Machu Picchu
Visit Machu Picchu with your guide, then return by train and road to Cusco. Your ticket determines the circuit and entry time.
03 / YOUR JOURNEY
A landscape of mountain colors
Make an early start for the journey to Rainbow Mountain. The walk reaches around 5,020 m; pace yourself with your guide before returning to Cusco.
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YOUR JOURNEY, DAY BY DAY
From arrival to farewell.
A clear view of each day: what you will discover, where you sleep and the meal arrangements to plan for.
DAY 1 · Cusco
Welcome to Cusco
Transfer to your hotel and rest. Use this first day to settle in before the valley and mountain excursions.
View full itinerary · DAY 1: ARRIVAL IN CUSCO
It will be a pleasure to welcome you to the imperial Cusco city (3,399 meters/11,151 feet). We will be waiting for your arrival at the airport or bus terminal, ready to assist you in your transfer to the hotel.
Cusco is located in the heart of the Andes mountain range. Therefore, we know how important it is to acclimate well before starting this adventure. So we will dedicate the first day to enjoying the city while you adapt to the altitude.
ROUTE DETAILS:
- Min. Elevation: 3399 m. / 11151 ft
- Highest Elevation: 3399 m. / 11151 ft
- Campsite Elevation: -----
- Walking Distance: 0 km / 0 m
- Walking time: 0 hours
- Difficulty: Easy
- Weather: Sunny and Cold
- Meals: --
- Accommodation: Ayni Cusco Hotel*** or similar
DAY 2 · Chinchero · Moray · Maras
Valley landscapes and traditions
Explore Chinchero, Moray and the salt terraces of Maras. Continue by train to Aguas Calientes for the night.
View full itinerary · DAY 2: CHINCHERO, MARAS & MORAY
After breakfast, we will start the day by picking you up from your hotel and heading to the picturesque village of Chinchero (3,762 meters / 12,342 feet), "The Rainbow Village". There we can admire the temple of Chinchero and the extensive Inca constructions. In addition, you will have the opportunity to participate in the process of making fine Andean textiles.
We will continue our tour by visiting the giant circular terraces of Moray (3,500 meters / 11,483 feet), a sample of the advanced agricultural engineering of the Incas.
Then we will descend to the salt mines of Maras (3,500 meters / 11,483 feet), where you will see more than 3,000 salt wells that have been used for human consumption since pre-Inca times.
Finally, in the afternoon, we will take our train from Ollantaytambo station (2,792 meters / 9160 feet) to the village of Aguas Calientes or Machu Picchu village (2,050 meters / 6,725 feet), the gateway to one of the most appreciated treasures of humanity: Machu Picchu.
ROUTE DETAILS:
- Min. Elevation: 2,040 m. / 6,692 ft
- Highest Elevation: 3762 m / 10941.6 ft
- Campsite Elevation: ----
- Walking Distance: 3 km / 1.8 m
- Walking time: --
- Difficulty: Easy
- Weather: Sunny and Humid
- Meals: Breakfast and Dinner
- Accommodation: Golden Sunrise Machu Picchu *** or similar
DAY 3 · Machu Picchu · Cusco
Discover Machu Picchu
Visit Machu Picchu with your guide, then return by train and road to Cusco. Your ticket determines the circuit and entry time.
View full itinerary · DAY 3: VISIT MACHU PICCHU INCA CITADEL
We will get up early for breakfast and then we will head to take one of the first buses that will take us from Aguas Calientes (2,050 meters / 6,725 feet) to the Inca citadel of Machu Picchu (2,430 m / 7,972 feet).
Once our ticket and passport are presented at the entrance, our guide will explain the history of this Inca wonder. At the same time, we visit the most important sectors of Machu Picchu, such as the Classic Viewpoint, the Guardian House, the Sun Temple Viewpoint, the Sacred Rock, or the Set of Water Mirrors.
When you finish your guided tour, you will have time to climb Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu Mountain, if you have purchased the entrance ticket for any of these places. These extra hikes in Machu Picchu are an optional activity, have an additional cost, and must be booked in advance for limited space.
After visiting the wonder of the world, you will return by bus to Aguas Calientes town for lunch. Then you will take the train back to Ollantaytambo and continue on our private transport to your accommodation in Cusco city.
ROUTE DETAILS:
- Min. Elevation: 2,040 m. / 6,692 ft
- Highest Elevation: 3399 m. / 11151 ft
- Campsite Elevation: --
- Walking Distance: --
- Walking time: 2 hours
- Difficulty: Easy
- Weather: Sunny and Humid
- Meals: Breakfast
- Accommodation: Ayni Cusco Hotel*** or similar
DAY 4 · Humantay Lake
The turquoise waters of Humantay
Travel to the trailhead and walk to Humantay Lake, approximately 4,200 m above sea level. Return to Cusco after the excursion.
View full itinerary · DAY 4: HUMANTAY LAKE
We leave very early from the city of Cusco to the north, heading to Mollepata town (2,803 meters / 9,196 feet). We enjoyed an energizing breakfast before continuing towards Soraypampa (3,880 meters / 12,729 feet), from where we started our hike towards the Humantay Lake (4,200 m / 13,779 feet).
On the route, we observe the impressive biodiversity and beautiful landscapes next to the majestic snowy Salkantay (6,271 m / 20,574 ft).
Arriving at the Humantay Lake, we fill up with the incredible natural energy of the place and marvel at the amazing turquoise waters contrasting with the majestic snowy Humantay. A sight we will never forget.
To return, we use the same ascent route, have lunch at the same place where we have breakfast and then return to Cusco City.
ROUTE DETAILS:
- Min. Elevation: 2,500 m/ 8202.1 ft
- Highest Elevation: 4,200 m / 13779.53 ft
- Campsite Elevation: ----
- Walking Distance: 2 km / 1.2427 m
- Walking time: 4 hours
- Difficulty: challenging
- Weather: Sunny and Cold
- Meals: Breakfast and Lunch
- Accommodation: Ayni Cusco Hotel*** or similar
DAY 5 · Rainbow Mountain
A landscape of mountain colors
Make an early start for the journey to Rainbow Mountain. The walk reaches around 5,020 m; pace yourself with your guide before returning to Cusco.
View full itinerary · DAY 5: RAINBOW MOUNTAIN
We will pick you up very early from your hotel in Cusco and head south, crossing valleys and beautiful Andean villages.
After breakfast near the village of Cusipata (3,329 meters/10,921 feet) we will continue the journey in our transport to the starting point of the hike in Phuluwasipata (4,626 meters/ 15,177 feet). We will walk approximately 2 hours between high Andean landscapes until we reach our destination: the colored mountain or Vinicunca (5,020 m / 16,466 feet). We will stop for about 30 minutes to admire the landscape, have a snack, and absorb the energy of the mountains.
Then, we will go down the same road until we return to the starting point, where we will take our transport. After a short trip, we will return to where we had breakfast, but this time for lunch.
Finally, we will return to Cusco City in the afternoon.
ROUTE DETAILS:
- Min. Elevation: 3399 m. / 11151 ft
- Highest Elevation: 5,100 m / 16732 ft
- Campsite Elevation: ----
- Walking Distance: 8 km / 4.971
- Walking time: 4 hours
- Difficulty: challenging
- Weather: Sunny and Cold
- Meals: Breakfast and Lunch
- Accommodation: Ayni Cusco Hotel*** or similar
DAY 6 · Cusco · Airport
Farewell to Cusco
Transfer to the airport for your onward flight.
View full itinerary · DAY 6: TRANSFER TO THE AIRPORT
Depending on your flight or bus itinerary, you will have the morning free in Cusco to relax, tour the city on your own, or take a tour (optional).
We will be attentive to your flight schedule to transfer you promptly to the airport and finish our services this way. ¡ Thank you for choosing us!
ROUTE DETAILS:
- Min. Elevation: 3399 m. / 11151 ft
- Highest Elevation: 3399 m. / 11151 ft
- Campsite Elevation: --
- Walking Distance: --
- Walking time: --
- Difficulty: --
- Weather: Sunny and Cold
- Meals: Breakfast
- Accommodation: --
A PLACE TO REST. PART OF THE JOURNEY.
Five hotel nights.
The places you stay connect each stage of your journey. Confirm the exact accommodation and room arrangements before travel.
CuscoNights 1, 3, 4 & 5
Cusco
Ayni Cusco Hotel
A city base for the Humantay and Rainbow Mountain excursions.
Or similar · Subject to confirmed arrangements
Aguas CalientesNight 2
Aguas Calientes
Golden Sunrise Machupicchu
Stay close to the departure point for your Machu Picchu visit.
Or similar · Subject to confirmed arrangements
Hotel photographs show itinerary examples; destination photographs illustrate the area. Exact rooms and selected categories are confirmed with your quote.
KNOW WHAT YOU ARE PLANNING
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INCLUDED
The core of your journey
Professional And Trained Staff
- Professional English Speaking Tour Guide.
Accommodation
- 5 hotel nights in the selected category, based on double occupancy.
Meals
- 05 breakfasts (at your Hotels and during the trek to Humantay Lake and Rainbow Mountain)
- 02 lunches (Humantay Lake and Rainbow Mountain)
- 01 dinner (Aguas Calientes, the previous day of your visit to Machu Picchu)
Permits And Entrance
- Entrances to Machu Picchu.
- All entrance fees to the rest of the attractions are mentioned in the package.
Transport
- All transportation.
- Buses to Machu Picchu (Round trip)
- Voyager (Incarrail) or Expedition (Perurail) train to Machu Picchu.
- Transfer to the airport on the last day.
PLAN SEPARATELY
Personal choices & extras
- Flights
- Single supplement or single occupancy: US$250 (03 stars hotel) /us$400 (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.
Confirm whether your booking uses private or shared services, and the selected hotel category. Humantay and Rainbow Mountain involve walking at high altitude; allow time to acclimatize.
DATES AVAILABILITY
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MAKE THE JOURNEY YOURS
Optional arrangements.
Single rooms, optional Huayna Picchu admission and train upgrades need a separate quote or confirmation. Huayna Picchu is subject to ticket availability and compatibility with your itinerary.
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Confirm whether your booking uses private or shared services, and the selected hotel category. Humantay and Rainbow Mountain involve walking at high altitude; allow time to acclimatize.
A LITTLE PREPARATION GOES A LONG WAY
Travel ready.
Bring comfortable walking shoes, layered clothing, sun protection, rain protection and your original identification. Allow time to acclimatize and share any mobility or dietary needs with the team. This route includes high-altitude hiking; discuss the pace and suitability before confirming.
A LITTLE CLARITY BEFORE YOU GO
Your questions, answered.
The practical details that help you plan your journey.
What type of service is this?
Guided journey. Confirm the private or shared arrangements with your booking.
Where does the journey start and finish?
This itinerary starts and finishes in Cusco. Share your accommodation and arrival details so pickup arrangements can be confirmed.
Where will I stay?
Five hotel nights. Named hotels are itinerary examples or similar properties. The exact hotel, category and room allocation are confirmed at booking.
Does the tour include the Inca Trail or a guaranteed sunrise?
This itinerary reaches Machu Picchu by train and bus, not the Inca Trail. Entry time, circuit and weather affect the visit; a specific viewpoint or sunrise is not guaranteed.
Are these prices live availability?
No. The published USD prices are reference rates per person. Your date, party size, selected services and final total are confirmed in the booking process.
What should I confirm before booking?
Confirm whether your booking uses private or shared services, and the selected hotel category. Humantay and Rainbow Mountain involve walking at high altitude; allow time to acclimatize.
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