Embark on an unforgettable 8-day tour of Cusco, Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu, Rainbow Mountain, and Humantay Lake. Explore ancient ruins, breathtaking landscapes, and immerse yourself in the rich history and culture of Cusco.
Embark on an unforgettable 8-day tour of Cusco, Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu, Rainbow Mountain, and Humantay Lake. Explore ancient ruins, breathtaking landscapes, and immerse yourself in the rich history and culture of Cusco.
DAY 1: AIRPORT PICK UP- CITY TOUR
Cusco - • A representative from Chullos Travel Peru will greet you at the airport and transfer you to your hotel.
• Enjoy a free morning to rest and acclimate.
Qorikancha - • At 2:00 PM, you’ll be picked up from your hotel for a city tour. The first stop is Koricancha (Temple of the Sun) for a 45-minute…
DAY 1: AIRPORT PICK UP- CITY TOUR
Cusco - • A representative from Chullos Travel Peru will greet you at the airport and transfer you to your hotel.
• Enjoy a free morning to rest and acclimate.
Qorikancha - • At 2:00 PM, you’ll be picked up from your hotel for a 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, we’ll arrive at Sacsayhuaman (Quechua for ‘place where the hawk is satiated’) for a 1-hour guided tour.
Q’enqo - Next, we’ll visit Qenqo, a ritual center in a rocky outcrop, known for its mystical atmosphere.
Pucapucara - • A 15-minute drive will take us to PucaPucara (Red Fort), a military construction.
Tambomachay - • Our last stop is Tambomachay, known as the Inca’s Bath, where water rituals were performed. We’ll then return to Cusco, arriving around 7:00 PM.
DAY 2: CUSCO SACRED VALLEY OF THE INCAS - AGUAS CALIENTES (MACHUPICCHU)
Pisac - • We’ll depart from the hotel at 8:00 AM to start our tour of the Sacred Valley. After a 1.5-hour drive, we’ll reach the ruins of Pisac for a 1-hour guided tour.
Urubamba - • We’ll then travel along the Willka Mayu (Sacred River) to Urubamba, the capital of the Sacred Valley, for a buffet lunch featuring typical Andean cuisine.
Archaeological Park Ollantaytambo - • After lunch, a 30-minute drive will take us to Ollantaytambo to visit the archaeological site. We’ll have a 1-hour guided tour, highlighting the Temple of the Sun, the Intihuatana, the Princess Baths, and Andean terraces.
Ollantaytambo - • After the tour, we’ll head to the train station to board a train to Aguas Calientes, where we’ll spend the night. In the evening, your guide will visit your hotel to provide details for your Machu Picchu visit.
DAY 3: MACHUPICCHU
Machu Picchu - We’ll wake up early to catch the bus to the Machu Picchu ruins. The guided tour duration will depend on the type of entry ticket. After the tour, we’ll return to the village for lunch. You’ll have free time before taking the train back to Ollantaytambo and then a bus to Cusco. Arrival time will depend on the train schedule.
“Machu Picchu tickets are subject to availability. The only authorized entity to sell these tickets is the Ministry of Culture of Peru. Tickets will be purchased based on available circuits (1 and 2). Other circuits may be available for an additional charge. If no tickets are available, you will receive a full refund of your tour package.”
DAY 4: MORAY AND MARAS SALT MINES
Moray - • The tour begins with an 8:00 AM pick-up from your hotel to the picturesque town of Maras.
• After passing through Maras, we’ll visit Moray, an agricultural laboratory and a magnetic center of Pachamama, for a 40-minute guided tour.
Maras - • After Moray, a 30-minute drive will take us to the Maras salt mines for a 1-hour guided tour. You’ll have time to shop for salt or souvenirs.
• We’ll return to Cusco, arriving around 3:00 PM.
DAY 5: HUMANTAY LAKE
Mollepata - At 4:00 AM, we’ll pick you up from your hotel and drive to Mollepata for breakfast.
Humantay Lake - We’ll continue to Soraypampa and start a 1.5-hour hike to Humantay Lagoon at 4,250 meters above sea level, enjoying the local flora and fauna. We’ll then descend to Soraypampa, drive back to Mollepata for lunch, and return to Cusco around 6:00 PM.
DAY 6: RAINBOW MOUNTAIN
Cusipata - • At 4:00 AM, we’ll start picking up passengers from their accommodations.
• At 4:45 AM, we’ll head to Cusipata, arriving around 6:30 AM for a buffet breakfast. We’ll then continue our trip.
• At 7:00 AM, we’ll depart for the Wasipata area, arriving around 8:00 AM to start our hike to Rainbow Mountain (Vinicunca).
Vinicunca Mountain - • The hike to Rainbow Mountain takes about 1.5 hours. We’ll spend 40 minutes at the site before returning to our starting point.
• At 12:00 PM, we’ll begin our return to Cusipata for a buffet lunch around 1:00 PM.
• We’ll head back to Cusco, arriving around 3:30 PM, depending on traffic.
DAY 7: INCA BRIDGE OF Q’ESWACHAKA
Yanaoca - • We’ll start with a 7:00 AM pick-up from your hotel. After a 2-hour drive, we’ll visit the four lagoons.
• We’ll then visit the small Pabellones volcano near Yanaoca.
Qeswachaka Peru Tours - • Next, we’ll arrive at the impressive Inca bridge made of vegetable fiber (Ichu) over the Apurimac River in Quehue. This bridge has been maintained since the Inca era by local communities, with an annual renovation ceremony.
• You’ll have the chance to cross the bridge, which requires some courage.
• On our way back to Cusco, we’ll visit the colonial Inca bridge of Checacupe to compare the two bridges. We’ll return to Cusco around 5:00 PM.
DAY 8: TRANSPORT TO AIRPORT
Cusco - Enjoy a free morning to relax or take a walking tour, visiting:
• Plaza de Armas/Main Square, featuring the main cathedral and colonial houses
• Nazarenas Square
• San Blas neighborhood
• The twelve-angle stone
• San Pedro local market
- Professional tour guide
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Entrance fees (Machu Picchu entrance subject to availability)
- Pick up from airport and hotel
- Professional tour guide
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Entrance fees (Machu Picchu entrance subject to availability)
- Pick up from airport and hotel
- hotel
- meals not mentioned
- hotel
- meals not mentioned
The tour of Cusco, Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu, Maras-Moray, Rainbow Mountain, Humantay Lake and Bridge Qeswachaka take you through all the most important sites of Cusco.
“The Machu Picchu tickets is subject to availability, clarifying that the only entity authorized to sell these tickets is the Ministry of Culture of Peru.
Tickets will be purchased…
The tour of Cusco, Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu, Maras-Moray, Rainbow Mountain, Humantay Lake and Bridge Qeswachaka take you through all the most important sites of Cusco.
“The Machu Picchu tickets is subject to availability, clarifying that the only entity authorized to sell these tickets is the Ministry of Culture of Peru.
Tickets will be purchased according to the available circuits and tickets (corresponding to circuits 1 and 2). Other circuits may be offered with an additional charge for the price difference in tickets. In case there is no availability of any type of tickets for Machu Picchu, you will receive a full refund of your tour package.”
- “The Machu Picchu tickets is subject to availability, clarifying that the only entity authorized to sell these tickets is the Ministry of Culture of Peru. Tickets will be purchased according to the available circuits and tickets (corresponding to circuits 1 and 2). Other circuits may be offered with an additional charge for the price difference in tickets. In case there is no availability of any type of tickets for Machu Picchu, you will receive a full refund of your tour package.”
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.