Cusco Express 4D/3N

At your arrival, we will pick you up from Alejandro Velasco Astete Airport and then we’ll transfer to your hotel in Cusco. Here, you can rest, acclimatize, and have a meal before starting with the scheduled activities. 

In the afternoon we will pick you up from your hotel to start with the visit to Cathedral (optional), where we can explore the Holy Family Temple and the Triumph Temple, a space full of myths and legends that also holds historical importance from the conquest period. Then, we will visit “Qoricancha,” a temple considered one of the most important constructions of the ancient inhabitants. It was adorned with gold sheets and ornaments. Andean priests resided here, who were in charge of worshiping Andean deities such as the sun, moon, stars, lightning, and rainbow.

After finishing we will take the bus to Saqsayhuamán Archaeological Park. That is one of the most significant archaeological sites due to its massive construction composed of enormous stone blocks. The construction of saqsayhuamán took 50 years and involved the labor of over 20,000 men. Later on, we’ll visit the archaeological site of Q’enqo, carved caves by the ancient Incas, which were probably used as a space for the mummification of the Inca rulers. Then, we will visit Puka Pukara, a place designated for access control. The last place to visit is Tambomachay, a ceremonial site where water sources flow. It’s also known to have served as a resting place for the Inca. After the tour, we will return to the city of Cusco.

“Very early in the morning, we will come to pick you up from your hotel to begin the journey towards the world wonder, Machu Picchu. You will board the transportation that will take you to the town of Ollantaytambo, where the train station is located. Then, you will board the train that will take you to the town of Aguas Calientes. Along the way, you will be able to enjoy impressive Andean landscapes adorned with glaciers, agricultural terraces, and the mysterious jungle.

Upon arriving at the train station in Aguas Calientes, a representative from the company will be waiting for you to guide you to the bus station. There, you will board the transportation that will take you to the entrance gate of the Machu Picchu citadel. The guide will provide you with some recommendations before going through the access control to the Inca citadel, and then you will immediately begin the guided tour, which will last approximately 2 to 2 ½ hours. During this time, you will have the opportunity to discover the history of Machu Picchu, visit different temples, squares, and the Machu Picchu quarry. If you’re lucky, you may also get to see orchids and species such as the vizcacha or Andean rabbit. After a memorable photography experience, the visit will conclude, and we will guide you back to the bus station, where you will board the transportation that will take you back to the town of Aguas Calientes. There, you can enjoy lunch and explore the town before heading to the train station, where you will board the train that will take you back to the Ollantaytambo station. A representative from the company will be waiting for you there to guide you to the bus that will bring you back to the city of Cusco.”

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At the agreed time, we will pick you up from your hotel in the city of Cusco to begin the adventure to the Rainbow Mountain. We will head south of the city of Cusco for about 2 hours until we reach the district of Cusipata, where you will enjoy breakfast. After breakfast, we will board our transportation that will take us to Phullawasipata (4626 meters above sea level), where we will receive instructions and prepare ourselves to start the ascent hike to the Rainbow Mountain.

We will hike for about 1 ½ to 2 hours, during which we will appreciate the classic high Andean landscapes of the Vilcanota mountain range, adorned with snow-capped peaks, local people wearing traditional costumes, and llama and alpaca breeders. Upon reaching the summit (5036 meters above sea level), we will have free time to take photographs and enjoy the gifts of nature. Following our guide’s instructions, we will begin the descent hike, this time taking an alternative route known as the Red Valley, named for the reddish pigmentation of the earth. This path will be special as we will be the only group in the area. The hike will take about 2 ½ to 3 hours until we reach the Phullawasipata campsite, where our transportation will be waiting to take us back to the district of Cusipata, where a well-deserved and delicious lunch awaits us.

Afterward, we will board the transportation that will take us back to the city of Cusco, arriving between 4:30 PM and 5:00 PM.

After breakfast, you will have free time to explore the city (on your own) or do some last-minute shopping before we come to pick you up from your hotel to transfer you to Alejandro Velasco Astete Airport, where you will board your flight back home.