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6-Day Caving Tour and Rainbow Mountain Hike to Machu Picchu: Adventure in Cusco & Peru

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This trip is full of adrenaline In Cusco & Peru where we will have lot of highlights:

Cusco walking tour, Rainbow mountain hike, Meet local communities on the way and Support, Challenge yourself Hike above 5000 M.S.A.L, Sacred Valley Tour with Tickets, Caving adventure at Caranahui cave, Machu Picchu Tour with Train tickets and entrance fee.

Duration: 6 days

Cancellation: 6 days learn more

Highlights

CUSCO ARRIVAL - OVERNIGHT IN CUSCO

Centro Historico De Cusco - Upon arrival at the airport, you will be transferred to your hotel. In the afternoon, enjoy a walking tour to explore the city of Cusco.
Walking tour - Highlights include:

Main Square
Cathedral
Sun Temple
San Blas neighborhood.

CUSCO - CARAÑAHUI CAVE - HANGING BRIDGE - OVERNIGHT IN CUSCO

Q’eswachaka Rope Bridge - Early morning pick-up from your hotel in a private vehicle for a 4-hour drive south of Cusco, crossing Pomacanchi Lake (3,600m). We will then arrive at the Qeswachaka Bridge, the last Inca bridge still in use over the Apurimac River, with its grass fibers renewed annually during a special festival.

Centro Historico De Cusco - Next, we will head towards the entrance of the Qarañahui cave. After some scenic stops, we will set up equipment to explore the cave for about an hour, discovering stalagmites and stalactites in the galleries. Later in the afternoon, we will return to Cusco city.

RAINBOW MOUNTAIN - OVERNIGHT IN CUSCO

Vinicunca Rainbow Mountain - Pick-up from your Cusco hotel around 06:00 am for a drive to the trailhead at Quesiuno (4,326 m / 14,189 ft), which takes about 1:30 hours. We will then begin our hike along a beautiful stream, encountering herds of alpacas and llamas, with constant views of Ausangate Mountain. We will hike through villages and interact with local residents, stopping for a box lunch along the trail. After approximately 4 hours of hiking, we will reach the stunning Rainbow Mountains (5,020 m / 16,466 ft). You will have time to explore, take pictures, and soak in the environment, spending about 30 minutes at the top. We will then hike back down the same way, which will take 3 to 4 hours, and our private van will be waiting to take us back to Cusco.

SACRED VALLEY TOUR - OVERNIGHT IN AGUAS CALIENTES

Pisac - Start your journey through the Sacred Valley with a full-day tour. Just outside of Cusco, this beautiful area features green farms, terraced mountains, quaint towns, lively festivals, and the best handicrafts in Peru. The first stop is Pisac, known for its craft market in the main plaza, where locals sell colorful woven cloth, alpaca wool, ancient jewelry reproductions, engraved gourds, and more.

Archaeological Park Ollantaytambo - After a delicious lunch in Urubamba, we will travel to Ollantaytambo, the only Inca town still inhabited. It is a prime example of pre-Colombian architecture, and you will explore the expansive ruins overlooking the town. After visiting Ollantaytambo, you will head to the train station for the journey to Aguas Calientes, where you will stay overnight before visiting one of the new wonders of the world.

FULL DAY MACHU PICCHU - OVERNIGHT IN CUSCO

Santuario Historico de Machu Picchu - Today is the highlight of any trip to South America – Machu Picchu! This world-renowned site is the most remarkable pre-Colombian city in the world, known for its mystical beauty in the Andean cloud forest. A guided tour will help you understand the life and customs of the Incan people. Surrounded by dramatic terraces cut into the mountainsides, your guide will provide a thorough history of the ruins and the Incas, as well as possible explanations for the purpose of Machu Picchu. After a long day of exploring this lost city, you will take the bus down to Aguas Calientes to catch the train back to Cusco. Upon arrival in Cusco, you will be transferred to your hotel for a good night’s rest.

Cusco Departure

Cusco - Based on your flight schedule, we will pick you up from your hotel and transfer you to Cusco airport for your flight home.

What's Included

Meals during the Rainbow mountain and Caving tour
Pick up from your hotel in the morning of trek departure
Caving tour & Queswachaka Inca hanging bridge
Lunch
Sacred Valley Tour with fees
Breakfast
Pre trek briefing
Rainbow mountain hike
Hotel In Aguas Calientes

What's Not Included

Breakfast on the first morning
Lunch & Dinner on the First and last night
Lunch & dinner during Machu Picchu and Sacred Valley tour
Tips for the guide and crew
Additional horses for trek
Hotel in Cusco
Huayna Picchu entrance fee: if you would like to climb this mountain an additional fee of US$ 80.00 per person
Travel Insurance - You are strongly recommended to take out travel insurance for the duration of your trip
Domestic and international flights and taxes.

Additional Information

Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
Passport name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants

Cancellation Policy

If you cancel at least 7 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel between 3 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

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Woo_clairewoo

Oct 29, 2018

Absolutely loved it! - PRE TOUR: I got to Cusco a couple days before the tour started because I wanted to visit more places. I had let CrossOver Peru know and they came to pick me up at the airport, helped me check in. On that day, I mentioned that I wanted to visit Maras and Moray (not included in the package) and they have arranged me a tour the next day at around 50 Soles! Day 1: Queshuachaca Bridge & Caranahui Cave Kevin picked me up from my hotel around 4:30AM and we hit the road. After two hour of driving, we stopped by at a small town for a local breakfast (not included) with egg toast and quinoa drink and it was super yummy. After the meal, we drove one more hour to the bridge. Kevin explained that the bridge was last inca bridge and gave me nice background story and explanation of significance of the bridge. Then, we drove 10-20 more minutes to go to a cave. Kevin did a small and yet beautiful ceremony thanking the Mother Earth (pachamama) for allowing us to visit the cave. The cave was 240+ millions old and it was just so serene. Afterwards, we stopped by a restaurant for lunch (included) for Pollo Saltada! They are great spots away from the regular/popular touristy place. Day 2: Rainbow Mountain Kevin also came to pick me up this day. We had an earlier start at 3:30AM. In this tour, breakfast and lunch were included. When we got to rainbow mountain, it was cold, covered by thick fog, and I was actually very sad as Rainbow Mountain was one of the biggest reasons why I wanted to come to Cusco. I rented a horse to go up and Kevin is an amazing hiker as he kept up with the speed of horse all the way to the top. The fog was still so thick. As I was getting more and more disappointed, Kevin told me not to worry and be positive. Kevin kindly waited with me for one hour for fog to clear and it didn't. Then, he said we should do a small offering to the mountain with Coca leaves. We did and waited for another 20 minutes and nothing happened. So we decided to make our descend and we see a ray of sunshine approaching our way. It was a breathtaking sight! I cautiously asked Kevin if we can go back up and without a hesitation, Kevin said "We can!" The mountain was so beautiful and I was so thankful and grateful for Kevin. It was a truly unforgettable day. THANK YOU KEVIN!!! My heart still gets filled with appreciation when I think about this day! Day 3: Sacred Valley, Colonial and Archeological Pisaq & Ollantaytambo This day, Ruben was our guide. The start of the day was at 7AM. No meal was included this day. We stopped by Sacred Valley’s beautiful view and proceeded to Pisaq sites and Ollantaytambo. Ruben gave us about 30 mins of Pisaq market. MAKE SURE you don’t get lost there. The market is huge and I almost got lost. Ruben gave us a thorough history overview of these sights. The knowledge that he had was very impressive. After the tour, I got dropped off at the train station to go to Aguas Callientes. Day 4: Machu Picchu At 6:30am, I got picked up by the guide, Victor, from my hotel to the bus station. No meal is included on this day. After 25 mins of the bus ride, we got to the gate. Victor was an amazing “story teller.” Calm and composed, with good sense of humor and full of knowledge. I felt so lucky to be there and learning about Machu Picchu. Machu Picchu, as one of the most famous spots in the world, was just mind blowing. I was slightly afraid that I will get disappointed. But it was BEYOND what I have pictured in my head for all these years. Day 5: Departure It was time to say goodbye to the beautiful Cusco. I have learned so much past few days. The love and respect that Cusco people have for Pachamama was so touching. I was so sad to leave and I have to thank CrossOver Peru for providing me with these amazing experiences!

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