Cusco and Machu Picchu in 5 Days with Maras, Moray, and Rainbow Mountain

Peru



Discover Cusco on a 5-day tour with visits to Machu Picchu, Maras, Moray, and Rainbow Mountain. Includes guided tours, tourist transport, and accommodations in the category selected.

Highlights

  • Explore Cusco, Machu Picchu, Maras, Moray, and Rainbow Mountain in 5 days.
  • Includes guided tours, organized transfers, and the tourist train to Machu Picchu.
  • Enjoy a quad bike experience and a picnic in the Sacred Valley.

Description

Day 1 | Arrival in Cusco and City Tour Upon your arrival at Cusco International Airport, our staff will be waiting to assist you and take you to your hotel. You will have time to settle in before starting the guided tour of the city, the former capital of the Inca Empire. The tour includes the Cathedral of Cuzco, located in the Plaza de Armas, and the Convent of Santo Domingo, built on the site of the Inca temple of Coricancha. Next, you will visit archaeological sites near the city, including Sacsayhuaman, which offers panoramic views of Cusco; Qenqo, an ancient ceremonial center; and Puca Pucará, a complex that may have been used for military purposes. At the end of the tour, you will return to the historic center of Cusco. Overnight in Cusco. Day 2 | Maras and Moray by quad bike + picnic and train to Aguas Calientes Pick-up from your hotel and transfer to the community of Cruz Pata in the Sacred Valley of the Incas. After an information and safety briefing, you will begin your quad bike experience, heading for the Moray archaeological site, known for its circular agricultural experimentation terraces. Then, you will continue to the town of Pueblo de Maras, from where you can enjoy views of the Urubamba mountain range, before finally descending to the Salineras de Maras salt mines. The tour concludes with a picnic at a natural viewpoint overlooking the Sacred Valley. Afterward, transfer to the train station in Ollantaytambo to board the train to Aguas Calientes. Overnight stay in Aguas Calientes. Day 3 | Machu Picchu and Return to Cusco At the agreed time, you will be picked up from your hotel to begin your guided tour of Machu Picchu. You will ascend in a tourist vehicle and tour the main areas of the citadel, including the terraces, plazas, ceremonial shrines, and urban areas, accompanied by a professional guide. At the end of the tour, you will return by bus to Aguas Calientes and have free time for lunch in the area. In the afternoon, you will take the train back to Ollantaytambo and then be transferred by road to the city of Cusco. Overnight in Cusco. Day 4 | Hike to Rainbow Mountain (Vinicunca) Very early departure from Cusco to Cusipata, where you will enjoy breakfast before continuing to the starting point of the hike. The route passes through Andean landscapes and offers views of Ausangate Mountain. Arrival at the Vinicunca viewpoint, located at over 16,400 feet above sea level, with free time for photos and a break. Afterwards, you will descend to the starting point, enjoy a buffet lunch, and return to Cusco. Overnight in Cusco. Day 5 | Airport Transfer Free time depending on your flight departure time. At the agreed time, transfer from your hotel to Cusco Airport to catch your departing flight.

Includes

Hotel pickup and drop-off 4 nights' accommodation in hotels of the selected category, with daily breakfast included 3 nights in Cusco and 1 night in Aguas Calientes) Airport–hotel–airport transfers in Spanish/English/Portuguese City tour of Cusco with professional tour guide Quad bike tour in Maras and Moray with picnic experience Transfer to the train station Round-trip train tickets in the selected category (tourist or panoramic) Guided tour in Machu Picchu Round-trip bus to Machu Picchu Admission ticket to Machu Picchu Tour to the 7-Color Mountain with breakfast and lunch Lunch in Aguas Calientes Admission to Laguna de Huaypo (if option selected)

Excludes

Gratuities for the driver and guide. Horse rental for the Seven Colors Mountain Trail (optional). Domestic and international airport taxes. Additional optional visits. Tourist assistance card (traveler insurance). Entrance fees to the Cathedral and Qorikancha Cusco Tourist Ticket (BTC) Entrance ticket to the Salineras de Maras salt mines Entry ticket to the Mountain of Colors

Important Information

  • ✅ Entrance fees and services included in the itinerary are required and must be paid directly at the destination, as they are managed by local authorities or communities. ✅ Admission fees: BTC S/70, Maras Salt Flats S/20, Mountain of Colors S/30, Cathedral S/40, and Koricancha S/20. ✅ There is no entrance fee for Laguna de Huaypo. ✅ It is recommended that you bring cash in Peruvian Soles. ✅ Train schedules are subject to availability. ✅ Please send flight information in advance. ✅ For safety reasons, quad bikes are not permitted to drive up to the Salineras; they are visited from viewpoints. ✅ Admission to Machu Picchu is confirmed based on availability at the time the ticket is issued, with priority given to Circuit 2, followed by Circuit 3 or 5, and finally Circuit 1. ✅ Pick-up from the meeting point or authorized areas. ✅ Customer support before and during the experience. ✅ Cancellation subject to the platform's terms and conditions. ✅ Good physical condition is recommended.

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This activity is non-refundable

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