Cusco: 3-Day Sacred Valley, Rainbow Mountain & Rafting
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Explore the Sacred Valley, Rainbow Mountain, and more on a 3-day tour from Cusco. Enjoy biking, ziplining, rafting, and a stay in a capsule hotel.
Highlights
- Feel the thrill of ziplining over the forest canopy with panoramic views
- Explore the Sacred Valley, Maras, Moray, and Chinchero with a guide
- Relax in the Cocalmayo Hot Springs and stay in a unique capsule hotel
- Cycle through scenic trails and enjoy rafting on a gentle river
- Discover the breathtaking Rainbow Mountain and its vibrant colors
Description
Day 1: Sacred Valley & Unique Capsule Hotel Experience
Begin with a hotel pickup in Cusco. Head to Maras, a charming town famous for its salt mines. Explore over 4,000 small salt pools and see how local families harvest salt using traditional methods.
Next, visit Moray, an Inca agricultural center with circular terraces. Each terrace has a unique microclimate used to cultivate different types of crops, showcasing the ingenuity of Inca farming techniques.
Continue to Chinchero, where you’ll witness the traditional process of creating Andean textiles, including washing, spinning, dyeing, and weaving wool from llamas and alpacas.
Later, travel towards the Sacred Mountains and stop at Cocalmayo Hot Springs in Santa Teresa. Enjoy a relaxing soak in these natural thermal waters that emerge from deep within the mountains.
Finally, experience a one-of-a-kind stay in a capsule hotel, transparent glass domes suspended over the river, offering an incredible connection with nature and panoramic views of the mountains.
Day 2: Adventure Day – Biking, Zipline & Rafting
Start early with a hearty breakfast. Begin your adventure by cycling through scenic trails for about 1.5 hours, immersing yourself in the lush local landscapes.
Next, feel the thrill of ziplining over the forest canopy and soaring through the air with panoramic views. Afterward, enjoy rafting on a gentle river for approximately one hour. This activity is designed to be safe and suitable for beginners while still delivering excitement.
After an adventurous morning, enjoy lunch before returning to Cusco in the afternoon.
Day 3: Rainbow Mountain – Vinicunca
Start very early with hotel pickup. Travel to Rainbow Mountain, located at 5,200 meters (17,060 ft) above sea level in the Andes, near the majestic Ausangate Mountain (6,385 m / 20,948 ft).
This full-day excursion allows you to explore one of Peru’s most colorful natural wonders while engaging with local communities who have lived in this region for generations. Reach the summit viewpoint for a 360° panoramic view of the surrounding sacred landscape, a truly unforgettable experience.
Includes
Hotel pickup and drop-off in Cusco
All transportation between sites during the tour
Bilingual professional guide (English/Spanish)
Breakfast on Days 2 and 3
Lunch on Days 2 and 3
Capsule hotel stay with panoramic views
Entrance fees to Maras Salt Mines, Moray agricultural terraces, and Chinchero textile center.
Entrance fee to Rainbow Mountain.
Access to Cocalmayo Hot Springs.
Trekking poles
Transportation throughout the tour
Oxygen canisters for high altitude
First aid kit
Important Information
- The tour involves high altitude locations, so acclimatization is recommended.
Participants should have a moderate level of fitness.
Weather can be unpredictable, so dress in layers.
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund