Destination

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Duration
5 days 4 nights
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Tour Type
Classic
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Group Size
10 participants
Tourists standing on Rainbow Mountain in Peru
Cusco, Lima

5d4n Lima, Cusco & Rainbow Mountain

Immerse yourself in Peru’s captivating beauty with our 5-day, 4-night tour. Start in Lima, exploring its vibrant culture and history. Then, journey to Cusco, the gateway to the iconic Machu Picchu and the breathtaking Rainbow Mountain. This adventure offers a perfect blend of urban and natural wonders, making it an unforgettable experience.

Destination Lima, Cusco and Machu Picchu
Depatures Every week
Transport Flight, tourist minivan or minibus, train
Type: Cultural, archaeological, historical, hiking
Included
  • Specilaized Bilingual Guide
  • Private airport transfers
  • Entrance Fees
  • 3-star hotel / upgrade available
Excluded
  • Flight tickets / upon request
  • Insurance
  • Meals not described
  • Gratuities

Details

Arrive in Lima and have a city tour, then flight to Cusco city and explore the city. Next take a full-day tour to the Sacred Valley and connect by train to Aguas Calientes (Machu Picchu village). Discover the magic of Machu Picchu and return to Cusco. Take a moderate hike to explore the Rainbow Mountain. Fly back to Lima.

Lima Peru capital, cosmopolitan city culinary capital of South America Upon arrival in Lima, our team will meet you at the airport. Look for our sign with your name and our brand logo. We will also provide you with a 24-hour mobile WhatsApp number to notify us of any last-minute changes to your flight itinerary. From the airport, we'll transfer you to your hotel in the vibrant tourist district of Miraflores. While lunch is not included, our assistant can recommend nearby restaurants, or you may choose to dine at the hotel's restaurant. After lunch, we'll pick you up for an afternoon city tour, where you'll explore both the modern and colonial aspects of Lima. Highlights include a visit to the San Francisco Convent, famous for its catacombs. After the tour, we'll return you to your hotel, giving you the evening to explore the scenic Miraflores district, including its lovely plazas and shopping mall.
  • Included: private airport transfer, city tour: tourist minibus, professional english-speaking guide, entrance tickets, hotel.
  • Meals: not included
  • Hotel: in Miraflores - Lima
Ollantaytambo is located in the Sacred Valley of the Incas Early in the morning we will take you to the airport, Please request a boxed breakfast at the hotel as the hotel restaurant will be closed by the time. The flight to Cusco is not included. Once in Cusco we start a captivating tour of the Sacred Valley, beginning with the archaeological site of Pisac. Explore its rich history and vibrant local handicraft market. Next, we'll visit the impressive archaeological site of Ollantaytambo. A delicious lunch is included at a charming restaurant in Urubamba, another picturesque town in the Sacred Valley. The tour concludes at Ollantaytambo train station, where you'll board the train to Machu Picchu Village, also known as Aguas Calientes. You'll arrive around 6 PM, and the friendly staff from your hotel will be waiting to escort you to your accommodation. Aguas Calientes is a quaint, pedestrian-only village, perfect for a relaxing evening before your next adventure. Take time to recharge at your hotel, as the highlight of your journey awaits: the Machu Picchu tour! While dinner is not included, you'll find plenty of delightful dining options in the village.
  • Included: tourist minibus, professional english-speaking, entrance tickets, lunch in a tourist restaurant with Peruvian meals, train from Ollantaytambo to Aguas Calientes, hotel.
  • Meals: breakfast at the hotel, lunch.
  • Hotel: in Aguas Calientes
In the morning, your guide will meet you at your hotel. The pick-up time is scheduled according to your Machu Picchu entrance ticket. From there, we'll take a short walk to the bus station and embark on a scenic 30-minute drive up the winding road to the mountain. This marks the beginning of the highly anticipated tour. Led by a professional, English-speaking guide who is passionate about Peruvian history, you'll be in excellent hands for an informative and engaging experience. The tour lasts approximately two and a half hours, during which you'll explore the majestic temples, houses, Andean terraces, fountains, and more. After the tour, enjoy a delicious lunch at Tinkuy, the restaurant of the Belmond Sanctuary Lodge Hotel, located next to Machu Picchu. Following the meal, we'll take the shuttle bus back to Aguas Calientes village, where you'll have some free time to explore the area. Later, we'll board the train back to Ollantaytambo. From Ollantaytambo station, we'll continue by road to Cusco, where we'll pick you up and transfer you to your hotel. Your hotel in located in the heart of Cusco, at the historical center.
  • Included: professional english-speaking guide, roundtrip bus tickets from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu, entrance tickets for Machu Picchu, tourist train from Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo, minibus from Ollantaytambo to Cusco, transfer to your hotel, hotel.
  • Meals: breakfast at the hotel
  • Hotel: in Cusco historical center
The adventure begins early at 4:00 AM when your guide will meet you at your hotel or hostel. Please ensure you are waiting in the lobby, ready for your guide to find you. Once you've boarded our transportation, you'll head to Cusipata, where a delicious breakfast awaits. There will also be an opportunity to take some photos, relax, and stretch your legs. A small shop is available if you need to purchase snacks or water before starting your Rainbow Mountain hike. After the stop in Cusipata, the journey continues to the starting point at Chillihuani. Here, your guide will arrange everything necessary for the hike. The trek to the iconic Rainbow Mountain covers 2.1 miles (3.5 km), beginning with an uphill climb, followed by some flat areas and rolling hills. You'll ascend to an elevation of 17,125 ft (5,220 m) to reach the breathtaking Rainbow Mountain, where you'll enjoy spectacular panoramic views of the ancient Ausangate valleys. Along the way, you'll have the chance to spot wild llamas, alpacas, and vicuñas. After spending time at the summit, you'll retrace your steps along the same trail, which will be easier as it is mostly downhill (about 1 hour). Once you reach the base, you'll board the bus for a return trip to the restaurant. Back in Cusipata, a tasty lunch will be served before heading back to Cusco, where you'll be dropped off near the Plaza de Armas.
  • Included: tourist minibus, professional english-speaking guide, entrance tickets, breakfast and lunch along the route in a tourist restaurant, hotel.
  • Meals: breakfast, lunch
  • Hotel: in Cusco
We will pick you up at around 8 AM to begin the Cusco & Inca Temples tour. This half-day excursion starts with a visit to the Inca temple of Qorikancha, known as the Temple of the Sun in Quechua. Next, we will explore the magnificent Cusco Cathedral, where you can admire unique canvases from the Cusqueña Art School, which reflect the religious syncretism of the 16th century. After visiting these city highlights, we'll head to the outskirts of Cusco to witness the awe-inspiring stonework of the Sacsayhuamán Inca complex and archaeological site. Your guide will share fascinating insights into the construction techniques used to create these massive stone walls. We'll then continue to the ceremonial temple of Qenqo and the water temple of Tambomachay. After visiting these city highlights, we'll head to the outskirts of Cusco to witness the awe-inspiring stonework of the Sacsayhuamán Inca complex and archaeological site. Your guide will share fascinating insights into the construction techniques used to create these massive stone walls. We'll then continue to the ceremonial temple of Qenqo and the water temple of Tambomachay. Following the tour, we'll take you to a tourist restaurant near the main plaza for a delicious lunch featuring Peruvian cuisine. After lunch, you'll have some free time before we transfer you to the airport for your flight back to Lima. Please provide us with your arrival and departure flight information in advance. End of the tour.
  • Included: tourist minibus, professional english-speaking guide, entrance tickets, transfer to the airport.
  • Meals: breakfast at the hotel

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