4D Cusco:Sacred Valley|Machu Picchu|Rainbow Mountain|Humantay Lake(avoid crowds)

Day 1 Welcome to Cusco and airport pickup

1. 1

   Cusco

   1 min

   Our team will give you a hearty welcome upon your arrival in Cusco and bring you to your accommodation.
   Today you'll begin with the acclimation phase, so you'll keep it slow and easy, discovering Cusco city (we'll be happy to recommend beautiful historical places, or coordinate a half-day city tour with you which is optional and not included).

Day 2 The ultimate Sacred Valley tour

1. 1

   Cusco

   1 hour

   6:45 am: Pickup from your hotel in Cusco and 1h ride to Chinchero where a lovely lady awaits us.

2. 2

   Chinchero

   1 hour

   8:00 am: For about 1 hour we have the pleasure to learn more about the weaving traditions with alpaca wool, as well as feeding breakfast to some lovely alpacas and llamas.

3. 3

   Moray

   50 min Admission ticket not included

   9:30 am: In Peru there are more than 2000 types of potatoes? Wow! This and more you'll learn here, in the scientific area of the Incas in Moray. Enter viewpoints not many get to see with spectacular views over to the mountains of Urubamba.

4. 4

   Salinas de Maras

   50 min Admission ticket not included

   11:00 pm: Having thousands of intact salt ponds in front of you and the Andes in the background, goosebumps!
   Learn about the traditions to maintain this place, and get ready for some amazing pictures.

5. 5

   Urubamba

   45 min

   To recover our energy, we'll enjoy lunch in one of the Sacred Valley's most famous restaurants, the landhouse Tunupa, with a nice view over the garden that hosts alpacas.

6. 6

   Archaeological Park Ollantaytambo

   50 min Admission ticket not included

   The last impressive site you'll get to discover today. The fortress of Ollantaytambo, where heavy fights have been experienced between the last Inca and the Spaniards. Hike up the stairs to have a spectacular view over the ruins and Ollantaytambo village.

7. 7

   Ollantaytambo

   1 min

   Drop-off at the train station in Ollantaytambo to take the train we'll have organized for you to Aguas Calientes.
   In case you prefer to overnight in Cusco the day prior to Machu Picchu, we'll bring you back to Cusco and drop you off at your accommodation.
   This evening we'll rest early, to be fully prepared for the upcoming adventure, Machu Picchu!

Day 3 Private Machu Picchu Day Tour

1. 1

   Aguas Calientes

   1 min

   We do recommend overnighting in Aguas Calientes the night prior to Machu Picchu, to avoid the 3.5h long transportation by private van and train in the early morning in case of starting that day from Cusco.
   Aguas Calientes is the perfect option to sleep longer and the only option to enter at 6 am with the first sun-rays Machu Picchu.
   In case you still wish to stay in Cusco, that's doable too.

2. 2

   Machu Picchu

   3 hours

   After taking the 30 min bus from Aguas Calientes to the entrance, it's time to enter this magical place.
   Get to one of the most fascinating viewpoints of Machu Picchu, for your postcard alike picture, before you enter the archeological site with our guide.
   Enjoy a 2.5 instead of typical 2 hour guided tour in Machu Picchu, and learn as much as possible about this impressive place, before heading back to Aguas Calientes by bus.

3. 3

   Aguas Calientes

   1 hour 30 min

   After your return from Machu Picchu, you'll have some time to enjoy lunch before boarding the train to head back.
   We can recommend Full House as one of the most delicious restaurants in Aguas Calientes, but there are also plenty more.
   The 1.5h train back brings you to Ollantaytambo.

4. 4

   Ollantaytambo

   1 hour 30 min

   Our driver will await you outside of the train station to bring you safely back to your accommodation in Cusco, to get ready for the adventure tomorrow.

5. 5

   Cusco

   1 min

   Drop off att your accommodation in Cusco (it's also possible to overnight in the Sacerd Valley, in case desired).

Day 4 Rainbow Mountain

1. 1

   Cusco

   1 min

   After your reservation, you will receive information about the two Rainbow Mountain options to decide later on which one you'd like to experience. The Vinincunca or Palccoyo Rainbow Mountain.
   The pickup will be at your accommodation at 3:00 am to arrive before the crowds.

2. 2

   Cerro Colorado Vinicunca

   2 hours Admission ticket not included

   Either the Vinicunca or Palccoyo Rainbow Mountain it will be.
   The Vinicunca has a 1.5-2 hour hike up, while the Palccoyo is a very flat and short path of max 1 hour to the main viewpoint.
   With both options, you'll spend around 1.5-2 hours at the top before we head back down. To enjoy the calmness, air, and spectacular view for amazing pictures and videos.

3. 3

   Cusco

   1 min

   With both options we will be back in Cusco around 3.30 pm, to rest for the afternoon.
   You'll have the chance to decide, if you'd like to have the next day off and recently afterwards hike the Humantay Lake, or do it the following day.

Day 5 Humantay Lake

1. 1

   Cusco

   1 min

   3:00 am: Pick-up from your hotel in Cusco (it's worth it getting up earlier to arrive before the crowds).

2. 2

   30 min

   After a 2h ride, you'll enjoy an energetic and delicious breakfast (no touristy restaurant.

3. 3

   Humantay Lake

   4 hours Admission ticket not included

   Upon our arrival at the parking lot, we'll have a quick briefing, receive the hiking poles, and start our walk through an amazing landscape.
   After 1.5 hours, we arrive as one of the first travelers at beautiful Humantay Lake to enjoy the calmness and beautiful nature.
   From here we head toward to best spots in the upper area to take incredible pictures before we return back.

4. 4

   30 min

   Lunch at the same restaurant before we return to Cusco.

5. 5

   Cusco

   1 min

   Arrival in Cusco around 3.30 pm, with the option to have your airport drop off later today or in the upcoming days (this can be coordinated after the reservation was made, as it's super flexible).