6 Days in Cusco: Explore Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu, Rainbow Mountain, and Q'eswachaka Bridge

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During these days, you will explore key attractions in Cusco such as the city tour of Cusco, Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu - a renowned world wonder, Rainbow Mountain, and Qeswachaka bridge.

Duration: 6 days

Cancellation: 24 hours

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Highlights

AIRPORT PICK UP- CITY TOUR

Cusco - A representative will be ready to greet you upon your arrival at the airport and assist with your transfer to the hotel. Enjoy a free morning to relax and acclimate.
Qorikancha - At 2:00 PM, you will be picked up from the hotel for the city tour. The first stop is Koricancha (Temple of the Sun) for a…

AIRPORT PICK UP- CITY TOUR

Cusco - A representative will be ready to greet you upon your arrival at the airport and assist with your transfer to the hotel. Enjoy a free morning to relax and acclimate.

Qorikancha - At 2:00 PM, you will be picked up from the hotel for the city tour. The first stop is Koricancha (Temple of the Sun) for a 45-minute guided tour, followed by transportation to the next site.

Sacsayhuaman - After a 30-minute drive, you will arrive at Sacsayhuaman (Quechua for “place where the hawk is satiated”) for a 1-hour guided tour.

Q’enqo - Next, visit Qenqo, a ritual center on a rocky outcrop, where you can feel the mysticism as you enter the rock formation.

Pucapucara - A 15-minute drive will take you to PucaPucara (Red Fort), a military construction.

Tambomachay - The final stop is Tambomachay, known as the Bath of the Inca, where water rituals were performed. After the tour, you will return to Cusco, arriving at approximately 7:00 PM.

CUSCO SACRED VALLEY OF THE INCAS - AGUAS CALIENTES (MACHUPICCHU)

Sacred Valley - The tour of the Sacred Valley begins at 8:00 AM with a hotel pick-up. After a 1.5-hour drive, you will reach the ruins of Pisaq for a 1-hour guided tour.

Urubamba - Traveling along the Willka Mayu River, you will arrive in Urubamba, the capital of the Sacred Valley, for a buffet lunch featuring typical Andean cuisine.

Ollantaytambo - After lunch, a 30-minute drive will take you to Ollantaytambo to explore the archaeological site, including the Temple of the Sun, Intihuatana, Princess Baths, and Andean terraces, during a 1-hour guided tour.

Aguas Calientes - Following the tour of Ollantaytambo, you will head to the train station to board a train to Aguas Calientes, where you will spend the night in preparation for the next day’s visit to Machu Picchu. The guide will visit the hotel in the evening to provide details for your Machu Picchu visit.

MACHUPICCHU

Machu Picchu - Early in the morning, you will take a bus to the Lost City of the Incas (Machu Picchu), a 30-minute journey. Upon arrival, the guide will be waiting for you.

Upon reaching the Machu Picchu citadel, you will present your entry ticket to begin a 2-hour and 30-minute guided tour, which includes informative insights about Machu Picchu. Afterward, you will have free time to explore.

Aguas Calientes - You will then return to Aguas Calientes for lunch. Afterward, you will head to the train station to board a train back to Ollantaytambo.

Ollantaytambo - At the Ollantaytambo station, a representative from Chullos Travel Peru will be waiting with a sign displaying your names to assist with your transfer back to Cusco and to your hotel.

RAINBOW MOUNTAIN

Cusco - At 4:00 AM, passengers will be picked up from their accommodations.

Cusipata - By 4:45 AM, the journey to the district of Cusipata begins. Arrival is at 6:30 AM, where a buffet breakfast will be served for 30 minutes before continuing the trip.

Vinicunca Rainbow Mountain - At 7:00 AM, departure from the restaurant to the Wasipata area occurs. Arrival at the highway is around 8:00 AM, followed by the start of the hike to the Mountain of Colors (Winicunca).

The return hike takes approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes. By 12:00 PM, the group will arrive back at the highway.

The hike to the mountain takes approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes, with a 40-minute visit at the Mountain of Colors (Winicunca).

Cusipata - The return to Cusipata district begins, with an approximate arrival at 1:00 PM for a buffet lunch lasting 30 to 40 minutes.

Cusco - At 1:40 PM, the return to Cusco begins, with an estimated arrival time of 3:30 PM, depending on traffic.

INCA BRIDGE OF Q´ESWACHAKA

Cusco - The tour starts with a hotel pick-up at 7:00 AM. After nearly two hours of travel south of Cusco, you will visit the four lagoons.

Yanaoca - After enjoying a peaceful moment by the lagoons, the tour continues to the small Pabellones volcano near Yanaoca.

Inca Bridge - Next, you will arrive at the impressive Inca Bridge, a suspension bridge made of vegetable fiber (Ichu) over the Apurimac River in the Quehue district.

You will have the opportunity to cross the Inca Bridge from both sides. Although it may seem easy, it requires courage.

The bridge has existed since the Inca era, with annual renovations and maintenance performed by local communities. Before renovations, an offering is made to Pachamama as a sign of respect and gratitude.

Checacupe - On the return to Cusco, a final visit is made to the colonial Inca Bridge of Checacupe, where you can observe the differences between the two bridges. The trip concludes in Cusco at approximately 5:00 PM.