Cusco, Machu Picchu, Rainbow Mountain and Humantay Lake 6D/5N
Visit Cusco, Machu Picchu, Rainbow Mountain and Humantay Lake
The 6 day Machu Picchu, Rainbow Mountain and Humantay Lagoon tour is one of our best, all-inclusive travel packages in the Cusco region. Designed for those seeking adventure, history, nature and culture, this comprehensive bundle connects you with all the best sites Cusco has to offer.
In just 6 days you’ll be treated to a private tour of Cusco, the capital city of the Inca empire. Journey through the fascinating archaeological sites within the Sacred Valley including, Moray, Maras and Ollantaytambo. Tick off a bucket list moment at the one of the seven wonders of the world, Macchu Picchu. And hike the picturesque Andean mountain trails to the viewpoints of Rainbow Mountain and Humantay Lagoon.
Book now for an action packed adventure of the Cusco region!
Places to visit :
- Cusco
- Saqsayhuaman
- Maras Salt Mines
- Chinchero
- Moray
- Ollantaytambo
- Machu Picchu
- Aguas Calientes
- Hyuana Picchu
- Rainbow Mountain
- Humantay Lake
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Itinerary
- Day 1 – Cusco airport transfer – Cusco city tour
- Hotel night in Cusco
- Day 2 – Cusco – Sacred Valley of the Incas – Aguas Calientes town
- Hotel night in Aguas Calientes town
- Day 3 – Machu Picchu tour – Cusco
- Hotel night in Cusco
- Day 4 – Rainbow Mountain (Vinicunca) tour – Full day
- Hotel night in Cusco
- Day 5 – Humantay Mountain trek – Full day
- Hotel night in Cusco.
- Day 6 – Cusco – airport transfer – return flight to Lima
DAY 1 – CUSCO AIRPORT TRANSFER – CUSCO CITY TOUR
The 6 day tour to Machu Picchu will start with a personal reception at Cusco airport by your guide and driver, who will accompany you in your private transport to your hotel in Cusco.
Once at the hotel you can relax and enjoy an aromatic cup of coca-leaf tea and take lunch (not included) in one of the local restaurants, before beginning the afternoons’ tour of Cusco.
At 1.30pm you will regroup with your tour guide and private transportation to commence the tour of the Inca capital. The 4-hour tour will take you on a journey through Cusco’s most prominent historical sites such as the Temple of the Sun or Qoricancha, which was the religious, geographical, and political center of Cusco during the period of the Incas. The astounding Inca fortress of Sacsayhuamán, whose stonework is so impeccable that it is said ‘will endure as long as the world itself’. And finally Q’enqo, a sacred Incan pilgrimage site, that once served as an astronomical observatory and mummification house.
On the City Tour Cusco, your personal tour guide will also accompany you around the famous San Pedro market and Plaza de Armas before returning you back to your hotel for 6pm.
DAY 2 – CUSCO – CHINCHERO – MORAY – MARAS – URUBAMBA – OLLANTAYTAMBO – AGUAS CALIENTES
The tour to the Sacred Valley starts at 7:30am with the pick up from your hotel in Cusco.
After a 1-hour drive through the Sacred Valley of the Incas, you will participate in a short cultural tour with the local community and their resident alpacas in the town of Chinchero. Your guide will then accompany you around the local market and take you on a tour of the Colonial Temple.
The next destination of the day will be the circular, agricultural platforms of Moray. An experimental and research centre of the Incas, due to its ever changing micro-climate and surrounding mountain range. After visiting Moray, you’ll be driven the short distance to the salt mines of Maras. A unique collection of salt wells that have been formed into stepped terraces, fed by a nearby irrigation channel. Here your tour guide will educate you on the traditional ‘mining’ practices of the local people and the historical significance of the salt mines to the region.
The afternoons’ tour will begin surrounded by the natural beauty of Urubamba. The largest town in the sacred valley and our lunch destination for the day. With a multitude of restaurants to choose from, you can treat yourself to anything from local cuisine, to a buffet lunch from only $20 USD (optional extra cost).
After lunch, your transport will take you alongside the Urubamba River, to the picturesque town of Ollantaytambo. Here your guide will accompany you through the bustling local markets and the famous Inca fortress that towers above the town. The strategic position and architectural sophistication of the site, offers visitors some of the most spectacular views of the sacred valley from above. The exquisite stonework and rich history of Ollantaytambo will take you and your guide on an impressive journey through Inca antiquity, before you complete the days’ tour of the sacred valley at Ollantaytambo train station.
The final journey of the day will be aboard the tourist train to Aguas Calientes (Machu Picchu town). The 1 hour 45 minute train ride will treat you to breathtaking scenes of snow-capped mountains, Inka farming terraces and of course more remarkable Inka ruins. After which you will once again be greeted by your tour guide, and escorted to your hotel in the town of Aguas Calientes, the home of Machu Picchu.
DAY 3 – AGUAS CALIENTES – MACHU PICCHU TOUR – CUSCO
After taking breakfast in your hotel, your guide will meet you at reception for the travel to Machu Picchu and escort you the bus station where you will board the tourist bus to the Lost City of the Incas. The scenic route from Aguas calientes takes you on a 30 minute bus ride up the mountainside to the entrance of Machu Picchu. Once inside, you will be taken on a 3-hour journey through the rich history of the citadel as you make your way through the complex with your personal tour guide. Aswell as visiting the famous sites of the temple of the sun, the central plaza and the stepped terraces, you will have plenty opportunity to take the bucket list photos you came for atop the panoramic viewpoint of Machu Picchu. Before boarding the bus back down the mountain, your guide will also allow you time to explore the mysteries of the sanctuary alone.
Once you have regrouped with your guide and taken the bus back to Aguas Calientes, there will be time to take lunch in one of Machu Picchu towns’ many restaurants (optional extra), before boarding the train back to Ollantaytambo. There you will be greeted by your guide and private transportation who will take you on the 2-hour drive back to your hotel in Cusco. Arrival time in Cusco is approximately 6.30pm.
*There will also be time to climb Huayna Picchu Mountain or Machu Picchu Mountain in this tour after your guided tour of the Inca citadel. However please be aware, this will be an extra cost of $70 USD per person and will involve an extra 2-hours hiking. Return to Cusco will therefore be aboard a later train and arrival time in Cusco will be approx 8.30pm.*
DAY 4 – CUSCO – RAINBOW MOUNTAIN (VINICUNCA) TOUR – CUSCO
The Rainbow Mountain and Red Valley tour starts with pick up at 5am from your hotel in Cusco.
Your private transportation will take you on a 2-hour drive through the picturesque towns and valleys of the Peruvian Andes until we reach the town of Cusipata. Here we will stop for a delicious breakfast in a local restaurant amidst the stunning backdrop of the surrounding mountain range.
After breakfast, your driver will transport you a further 90 minutes up the valley to the start of the hike. Accompanied by your guide, you will begin at elevation 4,650 m / 15,255 ft. If you do not wish to hike the 90 minute trail to the first viewpoint, our Rainbow Mountain tour offers you the option to hire the services of a horse to carry you for the first hour up the trail to viewpoint. Please bear in mind that if you wish to reach the highest viewpoint, you will need to hike the final 20 minutes on foot, to the summit at 5,040 m / 16,535 ft.
Once you have arrived at the viewpoint, you will be treated to the beautiful views of Vinicunca and its natural formation of mineral rich striking colours, including vibrant shades of red, orange, yellow, green, and blue.
The mountains surrounding Vinicunca comprise the breathtaking hills of the Red Valley. The mountains get their name from the distinct presence of iron oxide in the rock, giving visitors a unique viewpoint of a deep red mountain range. Should you wish to view the valley from the Mirador del Valle Rojo, your guide will accompany you along the trail for an additional 30 minutes to enable you to get some even more astonishing photos. Thankfully, the red valley is much quieter than the trails of Rainbow Mountain, treating you to an exclusive experience amongst the Cordillera de los Andes.
Once you have taken in your surroundings and bagged as many photos as you can carry, you will descend back down the mountain with your guide. Your driver will be waiting for you to return at the end of the hike, ready to transport you back to the restaurant in Cusipata for a well deserved rest and lunch.
The final leg of the tour will be the 2 hour drive back to Cusco. Arrival at your hotel is approximately 4pm.
DAY 5 – CUSCO – HUMANTAY LAGOON TREK – CUSCO
The Humantay Lagoon tour starts with pick up at 5am from your hotel in Cusco.
Your private transportation will take you on a 2-hour 30 minute drive through the lush valley of the Apurímac River, until we reach the mountain town of Mollepata at 2,803 m / 9,200 ft. Here we will stop for a hearty breakfast at a local restaurant in the town square, before continuing on to the start of the hike.
After breakfast, your driver will transport you a further 90 minutes up the valley to Soraypampa at 3,850 m / 12,631 ft. From here, your guide will lead you on a hike up the mountain pass for 90 minutes until you reach the turquoise waters of Humantay Lagoon at 4,180 m / 13,714 ft. If you do not wish to walk to the lake on foot, then our tour offers you the option to hire the services of a horse to carry you to the viewpoint. The glacial lake of Humantay is located on the opposing side of the famous Salkantay pass. On a clear day, its crystal clear blue waters reflect the breathtaking snow-capped peak of the Humantay mountain. So as well as taking home some stunning souvenir photos of the Andes mountains, you will leave the shores of Humantay with a profound sense of peace and tranquillity.
Once you have filled your heart with joy and soaked up your moment with Humantay, your guide will lead you back down the valley to the car in Soraypampa. From there you will return to the restaurant in Mollepata to enjoy a well deserved lunch amidst the beautiful panoramic views of the Apurimac valley.
When you’re ready, your driver will then transport back to your hotel in Cusco, arriving at approximately 4pm.
DAY 6 – CUSCO – AIRPORT TRANSFER – RETURN FLIGHT TO LIMA
Day 6 will begin with breakfast in your hotel in Cusco.
At the appropriate time you’ll be picked up by your driver, and transferred to Cusco airport in plenty time to board your return flight to Lima.
Included
- Round trip airport transfers to Cusco hotel
- Professional English/Spanish speaking tour guide
- Day 1 : Entrance to Qoricancha, Sacsayhuamán & Q’enqo
- Day 2 : Entrance to Chinchero, Moray, Maras & Ollantaytambo
- Day 3 : Entrance ticket to Machu Picchu
- Day 4 : Entrance to Rainbow Mountain
- Day 5 : Entrance to Humantay Lagoon
- Private transport around Cusco
- Private transport around Sacred Valley
- Private transport from Ollantaytambo to Cusco
- Private transport to/from Rainbow Mountain
- Private transport to/from Humantay Lake
- Round trip train ticket : Ollantaytambo – Aguas Calientes – Ollantaytambo
- Round trip bus ticket : Aguas Calientes – Machu Picchu – Aguas Calientes
- 3 nights hotel in Cusco (inc. breakfast)
- 1 night hotel in Aguas Calientes (inc. breakfast)
- Trekking poles for Rainbow mountain and Humantay Lake
- Breakfast and Lunch on days 4 and 5
Not Included
- Lunches and dinners
- Optional buffet lunch in Urubamba, Sacred Valley : $ 20 USD (upon client request)
- Optional lunch in Machu Picchu town : $ 27 USD (upon client request)
- Hike to Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu mountain : $ 70 USD (upon client request)
- Optional entrance to thermal baths in Aguas calientes (S / .10 soles)
- Emergency horse for Rainbow Mountain and Humantay Lake
- Flight tickets : Lima – Cusco – Lima : $ 230 USD (upon client request)
Recommendations
- Original passport – expiration date no less than 7 months
- Walking shoes or light shoes or tennis shoes
- Canteen water bottle as you should drink plenty of fluid on the tour
- Raincoat or long poncho during the rainy season
- Long sleeve shirts
- Long pants
- Insect repellent
- Sunscreen
- Wide-brimmed hat – UPV is strong at altitude
- Sunglasses
- Medicines and / or personal effects
- A light backpack or briefcase
- Camera or phone camera
- Cash/coins – small denominations – soles & dollars
- Face mask and face shield (if preferred)
- Swimming suit for the thermal baths in Aguas Calientes (optional)
Packing List
ESSENTIAL ITEMS:
- Original Passport
- VALID STUDENT ID CARD (if booked as a student)
- Immigration card (delivered on the airport upon entering Peru)
- Good quality backpack (medium sized)
- Water storage bottle or canteen: Camelbak bottles are recommended, but all need to be sufficient to hold 1-2 litres
- Comfortable shoes, preferably light with good soles (waterproof goretex for rainy seasons)
FOR YOUR BAGGAGE:
As flights and trains have luggage limits per person, we recommend bringing only important and necessary items to Cusco.
- 6 breathable t-shirts
- 5 long sleeve shirts
- 3 trousers
- 6 sets of underwear
- 6 pairs of socks
- 3 fleece
- 1 waterproof coat and pants “only for rainy seasons”
- 1 sun hat
- Sandals and swimsuit – for hot springs in Machu Picchu town (optional)
- Small quick-drying towel
- Portable battery charger for phone and cameras
TOILETRIES:
- Sunscreen
- Facial moisturiser
- Insect repellent
- Hand sanitizer
- Wet wipes
- Toothbrush and paste
- Toilet paper
- Personal medication
- First aid kit: band-aids, moleskin, etc.
ITEMS TO TAKE INSIDE MACHU PICCHU:
We recommend taking a backpack into the citadel, however please be aware that bags of more than 25 liters will not be allowed. Larger backpacks will need be stored outside the gates of the citadel.
- Water bottle/canteen
- Sun hat
- Rain clothes
- Camera or phone camera
- Hand sanitizer
- Toilet paper & small plastic bag for waste
- Extra cash for souvenirs, drinks, and tips
Additional Information
VISTADOME TRAIN FIRST CLASS OR INCA RAIL 360º TRAIN : For an additional payment of $30 USD per person, you can upgrade your tour package to the Vistadome class train or the Inca Rail 360º train for the return journey from Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo. The upgrade is subject to the availability of trains on the dates you wish to travel.
VISTADOME TRAIN
EXPEDITION TRAIN
HOTEL CATEGORY 4****: For an additional payment of $150 USD per person, you can upgrade your hotel stay in Cusco city and Aguas Calientes town, the hotels can be one of the following options.
CUSCO HOTELS:
* Hotel XIMA.
* Hotel Sonesta.
* Hotel Wyndham Costa Del Sol Cusco.
* Hotel Hilton Garden Inn Cusco.
AGUAS CALIENTES TOWN HOTELS:
* Hotel Tierra Viva Machu Picchu.
* Hotel Taypikala Machu Picchu.
PRIVATE SINGLE ROOM:
* Hotel 3***: For an extra payment of $200 USD, you can get 01 private single room in hotels of category 3***.
* Hotel 4****: For an extra payment of $300 USD, you can get 01 private single room in hotels of category 4****.
DISCOUNTS:
* Peruvian Tourists with their valid DNI, Tourists with a passport from the Andean Community (Colombia, Ecuador and Bolivia), get a discount. «Does not apply to the Inca Trail tour»
* Foreign tourists with a student card, under 25 years old, current expiration date of the same year, get a discount.
For more information write to us by email: machupicchuviajesperu@gmail.com or to WhatsApp +51 995050803
- Extra tickets will need to be purchased to climb Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu mountain
- There are limited number of spaces available per day, so we recommend requesting booking the tickets in advance
- Once the mountain tickets are sold out for that day, there are no options available for extra tickets
- The cost to climb the Huaynapicchu or Machu Picchu mountain is $ 70 USD per person. This will be added to the total cost
- Those hiking Inca Trail that wish to do Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu mountain, will also be charged an extra $ 70 USD
- IMPORTANT: Before requesting tickets to the Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu mountain, check availability by contacting us!
- The hotel reservation is subject to space availability.
- The cost of the tour packages is based on a double or matrimonial room. For an individual room, an additional payment must be made.
- We can also organize a travel itinerary according to your requirements and the places you want to visit. These can be with category 3, * 4 *, and 5 * hotels.
- For more queries and information write to us by email:​machupicchuviajesperu@gmail.com
WHY CHOOSE MACHU PICCHU VIAJES PERU?
- We are a local tour operator based in Cusco with 15 years of experience as a Tour operator 100% Cusquenian Company.
- We have all the Authorizations and licensed by the Peruvian government as proof that we are an official tour operator.
- We have the Best Tour guides (Fluent in English and Spanish): We are so proud of our guides! They are highly professional, licensed and degrees by the Peruvian government and speak fluent English and Spanish. They are very knowledgeable and passionate about Incan heritage and history. Our guides are dedicated to continuous personal and professional development. They do research to ensure that you receive accurately and recognized theories in Incan and Andean cultures.
- Small groups & Personalized and High-quality service (Customized Private Tour), This fact alone sets us apart from other companies that operate departures with bigger groups.
- No hidden prices or Surprises/ We Never Pass you onto another operator as most travel agencies do here. We will depart even if you are a group of 02 persons (Departure of tours is 100% guaranteed).
- We never share services with other companies as most travel agencies do here to Minimize cost
- We are a Sustainable and eco-friendly tour company, Machu Picchu Viajes Peru has always believed that we should “give back” to the communities we pass through on our treks. Therefore, as part of our commitment to responsible tourism, we socially support and employ these communities.
- We are committed to social projects and improving living conditions for the children of Peru.
- Our dream as a locally based company is to create small personalized tours & treks strictly and only operated by local professional staff catering to Personalized and High-quality service.
- We treat our team of porters the best with a HOUSE for them to sleep in and proper equipment, wages, and health insurance for everyone
- Master Chefs The best in the Cusco region
- The food provided on our treks is the best( buffet Style and plenty of food)
- The best Camping Equipment for the Inca Trail and alternative treks (spacious tents 4 season aluminum poles tents, Eating & Cooking tents, Portable table & chairs, comfortable mattresses, and more…)
- Our tourist transports are exclusively for our services, which are completely reliable, comfortable, safe and with all the necessary authorizations.
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Where does the tour start and end?
- All ours tours begins with the pick up to the tourists at the door of their hotels “We pick up to our clients from any hotel located in the city of Cusco”, We recommend to stay close to the historical center of the city of Cusco, it will make it easier to find your hotel.
- All our tours ends at the door of the hotels, it means the tours will finish with transfer to your respective hotel located in Cusco.
How to prevent altitude sickness?
- The altitude sickness or soroche can cause you some discomfort during your visit such as dizziness, fatigue or nausea. Try to avoid alcoholic beverages and fatty foods before the visit.
- To reduce symptoms, try to acclimatize yourself one day before to the altitude of the city of Cusco. We recommend to drink infusions of coca leaf (natural plant used by the Incas) is an excellent option to avoid the actitude sickness.
How is the accommodation?
- For all the tours which include hotels. We offer hotels of 3* and 4* category, it has spacious and comfortable rooms, bathrooms, hot showers and bueffet breakfast. If the tourist like, you can change the accommodation to a better service. You just have to request it via email for an additional cost.
Which season is the best time to visit Cusco and Machu Picchu?
- The dry season months between April to December are the best time to come and visit Cusco. During those days the possibility of rain is very little, so the roads are not swampy and the landscapes can be better to enjoy and takes the best pictures. On the other hand, the months with the most rain are January, February and March.
What are the coldest months in Cusco Peru?
- The coldest season in Cusco are in the months from May to July. During this time the sun is strong in the day, but once it goes down or you spend much time in the shade, it can get very cold. It can go below zero at night, so warm clothes and Jackets are necessary to bring during these months.
How long in advance can I request the tour?
- We recommend to purchase the tours weeks or months in advance, this because the train and Machu Picchu tickets has a limit of spaces, dont wait until the lust minute to book your tour, other ways you will not be able to find spaces.
During the trip to Machu Picchu, where the big luggages will stay?
The train company that operates to Machu Picchu does not allow the traveler to carry a suitcase that weighs more than 7 kilograms. To go up and visit the city of Machu Picchu, it is recommended to carry a light and small backpack for your convenience; the rest of the luggages you can leave them without any problem at the storage of your hotel in Cusco, or you can also leave at our office in Cusco city, we have an storage too.
Very Important in case you want to book the Inca trail to Machu Picchu:
- CLASSIC INCA TRAIL 4 DAYS: If you want to book the Classic Inca Trail 4 days, you must to book early to get your desired date. Depending on the month you prefer to do the hike, you may need to book 6 months or more in advance, the limit of spaces for the inca trail 4 days is 400 people per each day.
- SHORT INCA TRAIL: If you are booking the 1 or 2 day Inca Trail, it is preferred that you also book in advance, however 2 to 4 month in advance would be good, the limit of spaces for the short inca trail is 200 people per each day.
When is the best season to hike the Inca Trail?
- The best time of year to do the inca trail is between May to October, with August and September being the best months of all. The trail is dry and the weather is lovely. During the rainy season between November to April the trail will be wet and can make it more difficult.
That You Will Live with this Tour Package Cusco, Machu Picchu, Vinicunca and Humantay 6 Days
- We will see the best attractions of Cusco in a City Tour, Koricancha, Sacsayhuaman and Qenqo.
- We will visit the Sacred Valley of the Incas and enjoy a guided walk in Chinchero, Maras Moray and Ollantaytambo.
- Enjoy a unique experience, exploring the most incredible attractions located in the heart of the Andes of Cusco on a hike to the mountain of of 7 colors.
- You will be part of an unforgettable experience on the way to one of the most enigmatic turquoise lagoons in Peru.
- The Humantay Lagoon is the unique natural beauty formed by several snows and minerals over millions of years.
Why choose "Machu Picchu Viajes Peru"?
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