Machu Picchu tour Rainbow Mountain 4 Days

Duration:

4 Days 3 Nights

Difficulty:

Moderate

Altitude:

5200 masl

Tour Type:

Hiking

Max. people:

02 Min - 08 Max

Machu Picchu tour Rainbow Mountain 4 Days

$349

$ 349

Price per person in group service

Deposit: $175

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About this trip

Introduction

Machu Picchu tour Rainbow Mountain 4 Days

Tour to Machu Picchu and Rainbow Mountain of Vinicunca, new option to visit Machu Picchu and the seven colors mountain in only 4 days in Cusco – Peru. This tour is an alternative to the traditional Machu Picchu and Sacred Valley 4 days.

Located in the Peruvian Andes, in Cuzco, just 3 hours from the historic center, the Colored Mountain of Vinicunca is becoming the main attraction to see after or before Machu Picchu. Located in the Peruvian Andes, in Cuzco, just 3 hours from the historic center, the Colored Mountain OF Vinicunca is becoming the main attraction to see after or before Machu Picchu. This rainbow appearance is created by mineral sediments throughout the area that give the mountain its turquoise, lavender, gold and other colors.

It was only recently discovered because the snow melted revealing the hidden jewel that to this day is considered sacred by many. Since its discovery, Rainbow Mountain has been slowly gaining popularity and has even appeared on National Geographic’s list of the top 100 places to visit before you die.

Overview

Day 1: Cusco – City Tours.
Day 2: Cusco – Colored Mountain Tour – Cusco.
Día 3: Cusco – Tour to Machu Picchu – Cusco.
Day 4: Cusco – Cusco Airport.

Sites to visit

Cusco.
Rainbow Mountain.
Machu Picchu.

Highlights

Once the Rainbow Mountain’s existence became known outside the local communities, it began to attract locals and travelers alike, first with a couple dozen people and now with hundreds of visitors a day. The first thing that caught everyone’s attention was, you guessed it again, the colors that you don’t see anywhere else. But it was not the only thing.

It is one of those places where the whole journey is as surprising as the destination. Llamas, horses and alpacas are scattered throughout the Rainbow Mountain range, with local communities still living almost as before but now also helping visitors to discover the Colorful Mountain of Vinicunca. The scenery along the hike is just like the pictures and even the pictures don’t do it justice at times. Add to this the geological and local history, and it is no wonder that it is gaining in popularity.

Day 1

Cusco - City Tours

Duration: from 1:40 pm to 7:00 pm Arrival, reception at the airport or bus terminal and transfer to the hotel of your choice. In the afternoon at 1:40 pm we will meet in the main square of Cusco, from here we will go to the Convent of Santo Domingo, built over the famous Temple of the Qoricancha, then we will go to the outskirts of the city to appreciate the surrounding archaeological remains such as Qenqo, PucaPucara, Tambomachayand the Fortaleza de Sacsayhuamán. Return to the hotel.

hotel: Hotel in Cusco.
Meals: None.

Day 2

Cusco - Colored Mountain Tour - Cusco

Duration: from 4:30 am to 5:00 pm For the Rainbow Mounatain Tour we will leave at 4:30am to 5:00 am, with direction to Cusipata, for Approx. 2 hours of travel. At 7:30 a.m. Aprox. In Cusipata we will have breakfast. Then we will travel for about 1 hour and a half. until we reach the checkpoint and start our trek to the Vinicunca Mountain of Colors. During the walk of 1 hour and a half approx. We will observe the flora and fauna that abound in this place, among which highlights the Llamas and Alpacas. Upon arrival at the Rainbow Mountain viewpoint, our guide will give us an explanation about the ecosystem and the color of themountain of colors, then we will enjoy the scenery for about 30 minutes approx. and take souvenir photos; also visit the new tourist attraction, Pallay Puncho Mountain with its three Rainbow Mountains and rock forests. At the end we will return by the same trail to the starting point of the hike, where our transportation will take us to Cusipata and enjoy a delicious lunch. From here we will start our way back to Cusco, arriving between 5 and 6 in the afternoon. The last stop will be at the esplanade of Qoricancha temple.

Hotel: Hotel in Cusco.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch.

Day 3

Cusco - Tour to MachuPicchu - Cusco

The Machu Picchu Tour begins with the pick up from your hotel two hours before the departure of your train schedule (according to train availability), we will head to Ollantaytambo or Poroy Station where we will take the train to the Inca city of Machu Picchu; you can also walk the Inca Trail to get to Machu Picchu. For 1 hour and 40 minutes Approx. We will travel to Machu Picchu, upon arrival at the station of Machu Picchu town, our staff will be waiting for you to give you the necessary indications to start the visit to the Archaeological Park of Machu Picchu according to our schedule of entry to the Inka Citadel. One hour before the Entrance Ticket to Machu Picchu, we will take the Consettur bus that will take us for approx. 45 minutes by the Hiram Bingham road to the control gate of the Citadel, where our guide will be waiting for you at the indicated time to start this fabulous experience. We will be accompanied by our guide for approx. 2 hours and a half where he will be explaining everything about the Inca City of Machu Picchu. After finishing our guided tour, we will have an hour to rest and then go out to the control gate and take the Consettur bus back to Machu Picchu town. Once in the village we will be able to enjoy this beautiful small town decorated with statues of the 13 Incas and stone carvings and also enjoy a delicious lunch in the different restaurants of the town. 30 minutes before the departure of the train, we will approach the train station of Machu Picchu Pueblo to take the train back to Ollantaytambo, where our staff will be waiting to transfer you to the city of Cusco (San Francisco square). From here we can take the shuttle to the Hotel (not included).

Lodging in Cusco.

Día 4

Cusco - Cusco Airport

Transfer from the hotel to the airport to board your domestic or international flight.

Meals: Breakfast.

Included

Transfers airport – hotel – airport.
Tourist bus for services.
Bus up and down Machu Picchu.
Bilingual English/Spanish professional tour guide.
Partial tourist ticket (04 tourist sites).
Breakfast and Lunch Rainbow Mountain Breakfast Tour.
Tourist train Ollantaytambo – Machu Picchu – Ollantaytambo.
Entrance ticket to Machu Picchu.
3 noches Hotel en Cusco.
2 breakfasts at the hotel.
Transportation Cusco – Ollantaytambo train station – Cusco.
Oxigen.
Blanket and Poles for the Colored Mountain Tour.

2 desayunos en el hotel.
Transporte Cusco-Estación de tren Ollantaytambo – Cusco.
Oxigeno.
Manta y Bastones para el Tour de la Montaña de Colores.

No Included

Entrance to the temple of Qoricancha. s/15.00 soles.
Entrances to Rainbow Mountain s/10.00 soles.
Telephone calls.
Snacks, propinas.
Meals after coordination with the guest.

Recommendations

Hiking boots (if hiking).
A sweater.
A jacket (for colder nights).
Good walking shoes.
Swimsuits (there are several hot springs near Machu Picchu).
A hat.
Backpack: Something that can fit your hiking or day trip essentials, Osprey backpacks are a good choice.

Toiletries:

Sunscreen.
Insect spray.
Ointment to relieve itching.
Small first aid kit (if trekking).
Altitude sickness pills (if necessary).
Lipstick (lips will dry out due to altitude and sun).

Tip: Put all toiletries in zippered bags, as altitude can cause explosions and leaks.

Others:

Camera and chargers.
Additional camera battery (essential for multi-day excursions).
Additional memory cards.
Tripods (they cannot enter Machu Picchu, but they can enter other places in the Sacred Valley).
Any personal medication: Be sure to bring your prescription and enough medication for the entire trip.
Reusable water bottle.
Money in small denominations (keep some cash on you at all times, even on tours).
Clock (tours may give you a time to meet).
Passport and a photocopy (leave the original under lock and key in your hotel room).
Travel insurance documentation.
Luggage locks.
Trekking pole (if trekking).

Select a departure month

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How to Get?

Travel to Cusco.

Tour In Cusco 4 days package starts from your pick up from the airport in Cusco, in the city is the Alejandro Velasco Astete Airport for local or domestic flights, to get to Cusco all travelers must disembark in Lima and go through immigration, even if your flight to Cusco is the same day and the same airline.

Which option to take by air or by car.

To get to Cusco and make the tour to Machu Picchu Sacred Valley 4 days, the best option to travel to Cusco is by air, there are currently several airlines that provide air transport service Lima-Cusco, among which we can mention, LATAM, VIVA AIR, SKY AIRLINE, STAR PERU. Of all of them being the most recommended LATAM, for the variety of schedules that handles.

The option of travel by land is also a good option, but you always have to look for the best options and offer adequate comfort for the trip, the journey by bus is 22 hours, now if your journey is from Puno or Arequipa if you can take this option as the trip is usually cheaper and are only 12 hours of travel approx.