Peru in 5 days: Lima, Cusco, Machupicchu & Rainbow Mountain

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Discover the most impressive natural and cultural attractions in Lima and Cusco on a 5-day tour that includes a visit to the Inca citadel of Machupicchu and the picturesque Rainbow Mountain.

Highlights

  • Discover the most emblematic natural and cultural wonders of Lima and Cusco.
  • Enjoy the most desired and popular attraction of Machu Picchu.
  • Capture unforgettable photos.

Description

Day 1: Pick up from the airport - City tour in Lima You will be picked up from Lima airport according to your flight schedule and then transferred to the hotel. In the afternoon at 14:00hrs, you will take the city tour of Lima. Your tour will begin through some modern residential neighborhoods of Miraflores and San Isidro. Then you will go to the Historic Center of Lima, you will pass through Plaza San Martín, where you will see its balconies and also its old mansions, the Plaza Mayor and its most important buildings. You will continue your journey to the Museum of the Reserve Bank of Peru. Finally, to finish your tour you will go to the Contemporary Zone of Lima, where you will see the main buildings and residential areas of Lima. Day 2: Flight Lima - Cusco and city tour: In the morning you will be transferred to the Lima airport according to your flight schedule. Upon arrival in Cusco, you will be picked up from Cusco airport according to your flight schedule and then transferred to the hotel. In the afternoon the city tour will be scheduled, starting in the main square of Cusco, later you will be directed to the Inca palace of Qoricancha, considered in the Inca era as the most important palace built for the Sun god, culminating this visit. You will board the tourist bus to reach the archaeological sites that are around the city, arriving first at the archaeological site of Sacsayhuamán, Qenqo, Puca Pucara and Tambomachay. At the end of the tour, you will return to the city of Cusco to rest. Day 3: Full-day tour to Machu Picchu In the morning you will be picked up from the hotel in Cusco at 04:00 hrs. and you will be transferred to the Ollantaytambo train station (approximately 1 hour and 40 minutes by car). In Ollantaytambo you will board the train to go to the town of Aguas Calientes (town of Machu Picchu). Upon arriving at (Machu Picchu town), you will go to the bus station, where you will board the bus that will take you to the mountain where the majestic citadel of Machu Picchu is located (30-minute bus trip). You will have a guide for approximately 2 hours. Then you will take the bus back to the town of Aguas Calientes. At the agreed time you will take the return train, a 2-hour trip to Ollantaytambo, the transportation will be waiting for you and will return you to Cusco. Day 4: Rainbow Mountain Tour The tour begins with pickup from your hotel (4:30-5:00 a.m.). For three hours of travel with breakfast included. Then the walk of approximately 1:30 hours will begin until reaching the Mountain. Then you will have enough time to take photographs and the guide's explanation. Finally you will return to have a delicious lunch to return to Cusco. Day 5: Transfer to the Cusco airport This day you will have free time in the city of Cusco until the time of your flight. At the indicated time, the transportation will pass by the hotel in Cusco to transfer you to the airport and then take our return flight. End of services.

Includes

Pick up and transfer from airport/hotel in Lima. Guide, transportation and entrance tickets for the City Tour in Lima. Pick up and transfer from airport/hotel in Cusco. Guide, transportation and entrance tickets for the City Tour in Cusco. Round trip train tickets from Ollantaytambo train station / Aguas Calientes town / Ollantaytambo train station. Round trip bus tickets from Aguas Calientes to the archaeological site of Machu Picchu - Aguas Calientes. Entrance ticket to the Sanctuary of Machu Picchu. Professional tourism guide to visit the Machu Picchu Sanctuary. Transportation from the Ollantaytambo train station to the city of Cusco. Guide, Transportation and entrance ticket for the Rainbow Mountain tour. Food (Breakfast and lunch) for the Rainbow Mountain tour.

Important Information

  • Before booking you need to be sure of the dates you choose (there is no change of dates for this tour). At the moment of the book your need to provide to us your passport details.

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