6 Days Cusco- Sacred Valley- Machu Picchu- Rainbow Mountain and Humantay Lake.

• The 6-day tour to Machupicchu – Rainbow Mountain, Humantay Lagoon is very famous for the numbers of visitors to these sacred sites, where you cannot miss seeing the latest natural places in trend and the best in the city of Cusco and We will also plan your adventure at every step of your journey so that you can really enjoy yourself.
• Likewise, we will get to know the sacred valley of the Incas to visit the archaeological side of Chinchero, textile center, and Maras – Moray and Salt mine and finally to the Wonder of the Modern World Machupicchu.

DAY 1: ARRIVAL IN CUSCO – FREE TIME.

• CHINCHERO BOUTIQUE team will give you the official Welcome to the City of Cusco at the Airport, then we will transfer you to your respective hotel and where you can rest and acclimatize to the high altitude of Cusco and also we recommend drinking a lot of coca tea during the day.
• In the afternoon you will be recommended to walk and get to know the streets of Cusco, its traditional markets of San Pedro and enjoy its delicious typical meals of the region.
• LODGING: CUSCO

DAY 2: CHINCHERO -MARAS MORAY – SALINERAS – AGUAS CALIENTES.

• Our tour from Chinchero, Maras – Moray to Machupicchu will begin Approx. at 8:00 am. and we will go to the land of the rainbow Chinchero.
• Famous for its textile and located at an altitude (3,800 m). We will visit local families to receive a demonstration of dyeing and weaving techniques (Inca crafts).
• Then we will visit the archaeological site of Chinchero and its colonial church.
• After that we go to Moray, an old building designed for agricultural research and studies of different crops.
• The salt mine of  Maras, which is about 2 km away, a town known as an ancient salt production center believed to date back to pre-Inca times. There are more than 3,000 salt pools carved into the mountainside, which are filled daily by a small jet of water.
• Finally we will go to the living Inca city Ollantaytambo and then board our train to the Machupicchu town or caleintes waters.

ACCOMMODATION: AGUAS CALIENTES PUEBLO.

PLACES TO BE VISITED:

• • Archaeological site of Chinchero.
• • Andean Chinchero weaving art.
• • Salinas de Maras.
• • Moray Inca terraces.
• LODGING: AGUAS CALIENTES.

DAY 3: TOUR FULL DAY MACHUPICCHU- RETURN CHINCHERO OR CUSCO.

• After a delicious breakfast at the hotel, we will be ready to visit the dream of our lives “Machupichu” and your guide will take you to the most important places within the Inca city Machupichu.
• That will really bring it to life by detailing the history, meaning and myths of this sacred place of the Incas of Machupiccchu and you will enjoy the Historic Sanctuary in all its splendor.
• Once we will finish to explore every single of corner , we will return to the town of Aguas Calientes and to enjoy our lunch.
• Your Guide will coordinate the time of  the tren to return to Ollantaytambo and  then we will transfer you in our private bus or van back to your respective hotel, Chinchero or Cusco.

Optional:

• Huayna Picchu Mountain: Mountain that is next to Machu Picchu. It is a 45 minute hike to the top. This hike offers unparalleled views of the famous Inca sanctuary and also panoramic views of the surrounding mountainous landscape.
• This activity can be done after your tour in Machu Picchu. The cost is $ 35 per person to walk. Arrangements must be made at least a month in advance, due to popularity.
• Difficulty: moderate to challenging
• Machu Picchu Mountain: it has the most spectacular view, it is a 1.5 hour walk to the top. Located southwest of the Machu Picchu citadel with a height of 3,050 m (10,007 ft), this hike offers unparalleled views of the famous Inca sanctuary and also panoramic views of the surrounding mountainous landscape. The cost is $ 35 per person to walk.
• Difficulty: Moderate to Challenging.
• LODGING: CHINCHERO BOUTIQUE

DAY 4:  CHINCHERO – HUMATAY LAGOON – CUSCO

• From your hotel early in the mooring we will pick you up and  go to Mollepata village, where we will have breakfast.
• After breakfast, the journey  will continue to Soraypampa, so by this route you may able to observe the diverse flora ans fauna that inhabit the área until Soraypampa, starting point for our walk. In the ascent, we will have the opportunity to connect with our magestic mountain of Salkantay and  Humantay
• Also we can observe some native birds of the area, and great views of the Andean landscape.
• Once we will be there at the lagoon area, we can enjoy our snacks, and after that, we will be delighted with the spectacular views of the Humantay lagoon and its turquoise waters.
• In the afternoon after lunch, we will return to Cusco.
• LODGING: Cusco

DAY 5: CUSCO – MOUNTAIN 7 COLORS- CUSCO.

• CHINCHERO BOUTIQUE & TOURS we will come to pick you up at 4:00 am; then we will go to the south valley of Cusco.
• The trip takes about 2 hours approx. To reach the community of Cusipata at (3329m / 12772 feet).
• Where we will have our breakfast and then we will continue an hour uphill passing indigenous communities between the mountains, until we reach the final point where our adventure to the famous mountain of colors will begin.
• the walk will last approx. 2 hours (most of the way is uphill). Or easier you can also rent horses that can help you in this adventure, during the journey you will be able to observe hundreds of alpaca and llamas and their local Quechua speaking people.
• Finally we will arrive at the point of our trip the Rainbow Mountain (Vinincunca) at 5020 mts / 16470 feet.
• Here we will stop to admire and appreciate the exceptional views in all directions and there are infinite valleys and glaciers such as the mountain or Apu Ausangate (the highest mountain in Cusco) and rare geological formations that seem to be painted with exotic colors by the hand of God.
• We will stop for about 20 or 30 minutes, the perfect amount of time to rest, have a snack, or just take more pictures.
• After that we will start to descend to the point where our Bus is located. Then we will have an energizing lunch and after lunch we will have a short time to visit some homes, where we will observe the local lifestyle.
• Here the native Quechua language is still spoken very well and agriculture and livestock is essential for their lives; Finally return to Cusco around 4:30 p.m. at 5:30 pm.

Important:

• Lowest altitude: 3,890 masl.
• Highest altitude: 5,020 meters above sea level.
• Distance: 3 km / 1 mile.
• Travel time: 2 hours ascent; 1.5 hours of descent
• Difficulty level: challenging.

DAY 6: FREE DAY AND TRANSFER TO THE AIRPORT.

INCLUDED:

•     05 nights accommodation in 03-star hotels (based on double room).
•     05 Breakfasts in the hotels, 02 Lunches.
•     Pick up and transfer to the airport or bus station.
•     Tour of Chinchero, Maras, and Moray.
•     Tour to Rainbow Mountain.
•     Tour to Humantay Lake.
•     All entries.
•     Tourist train to Machu Picchu in Executive Service (Inca Rail) or Expedition (Peru Rail), roundtrip.
•     Entrance to Machu Picchu.
•     Bus to Machu Picchu (Ida and Return).
•     Professional guide for all tours.

NOT INCLUDED:

•     FLIGHTS (International and Local).
•     Feeding.
•     Tips

THINGS TO BRING:

Original passport
ISIC card (if you are a student and want to qualify for a discount price).
Waterproof jacket/rain poncho.
Warm jacket.
Tshirts
Comfortable pants
Sun hat.
Sun-cream (we recommend factor 35 or higher).
Repellent for insects.
Personal medication
Camera and video camera.

****Departure everyday with at least 02 people****