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Experience the incredible beauty of Rainbow Mountain on a guided hiking tour. You get a chance to see alpacas, llamas, and vicuñas while soaking in the stunning mountain views during the journey. Savor a local lunch before heading back to your accommodation in Cusco.  Your professional tour guide will pick you up from your accommodation in Cusco between 3:30 AM and 4:00 AM. After a 2-hour drive, you will arrive in Cusipata where you will stop for breakfast and buy water and snacks for the trek. Following breakfast, you'll travel one more hour to the hike starting point, at 4,850 meters. From there you will start your 3.5-kilometer trek to Rainbow Mountain over both flat and uphill terrain. During your hike, you will enjoy amazing views and encounters with wild alpacas, llamas, and vicuñas. Once you reach the top at 5,010 meters, you can make use of some free time to take a break, and if the weather is good, you will be able to enjoy views over Rainbow Mountain. You'll go downhill to the starting spot for another hour. Then, take transportation back to Cusipata where a local lunch will be waiting for you. Once you finish your buffet lunch you will travel back to Cusco, where you will arrive between 4:00 PM and 5:00 PM at Plaza de Armas.

Your professional tour guide will pick you up at your homestay, hostel or hotel in Cusco between 3:30 AM and 4:00 AM. After a 2-hour drive, you will arrive in Mollepata where we will stop for breakfast and pick up water and snacks for the trek. After breakfast, travel 1 more hour to Soraypampa. Once you arrive at this high mountain plateau, admire the beautiful mountains Apu Salkantay (6,230 meters above sea level) and Humantay (5,250 meters above sea level) above sea level. The tour itself reaches an altitude of 4,200 meters. After a short time preparing your day pack you will start the 2-hour trek to Humantay Lake. The way up to Humantay Lake is steep however your group is small and your guide will let you take your time to enjoy the trek.  Enjoy the views of Humantay Lake and enjoy an optional small climb above the lake to the right or left where you can enjoy a panoramic view.  Next, you will have the easy part of your trek. Go downhill to Soraypampa for another hour. Then you will take your private transportation back to Mollepata where a local lunch will be waiting for you. Once you finish your buffet lunch you will go back to Cusco arriving between 5:00 PM and 6:00 PM at the drop-off near Plaza de Armas.

Itinerary: The mountain of colors or Vinicunca is one of the 5 most beautiful mountains in the world for the colors it has, it is also listed by the National Geographic magazine as one of the 100 most visited places in the world. Our trip will head towards the southern valley of Cusco. The travel company will pick you up from your hotel at a designated time one day before the trip. This adventure does not stop, we will start a 2 hour drive to the district of Cusipata. It is there where our breakfast will be waiting for us in a local restaurant (to support the economy of the poor families). After breakfast we will continue the trip for 1 hour and 40 minutes more to the rural community of Qáyrahuiri, it is here where the ATVs are waiting for us to start the adventure. Before starting the adventure in the ATVs we will have an instruction and practice. Here we all will start the adventure in the ATV machines with destination to the mountain of colors or vinicunca for an estimated time of 15 minutes (3km). To enjoy this enigmatic place we will take a 5 minute walk to take souvenir photos and an explanation of the place (approx. 50 minutes). Finally all the group will return to the atvs to return to the bus for the return trip to the restaurant for lunch. The tour has a duration of 12 hours (7h.40m round trip bus) (30m round trip atv) free time in the mountain (50m regulated by the government). The tour ends at REGOSIJO Square according to your reservation schedule. ✔️Important: The 8.30 am shift does not include hotel pick-up and breakfast, keep in mind.

Your professional tour guide will pick you up from your accommodation in the historic center of Cusco, or from a nearby meeting point, between 6:00 AM and 6:30 AM. Travel first to Chinchero, a small rustic town with a long tradition of textile weaving. See various textiles woven using traditional Incan techniques, followed by a visit to the first archaeological site and a beautiful old church. Next, you will visit Moray and see the agricultural terraces built along the hillsides. These terraces were built by the Incas to grow an abundance of crops on less-than-ideal mountain terrain. Right next to this area, at Moras, there are over 5000 salt ponds which were used by the Incas for salt extraction. This helped preserve their foods for long periods. After learning about Incan agricultural techniques, make your way to Urubamba, the capital of the Sacred Valley, for a buffet lunch. After lunch, make your way to two historical towns, Ollantaytambo and Pisaq. At Ollantaytambo, you will climb over 200 steps to reach the top of the ancient terraced fortress that overlooks the town. This was an important defensive location during Incan times. At Pisaq, you will also visit an archaeological site and learn about its important history, followed by some time to shop for souvenirs and local crafts.

Start the adventure by picking up your accommodation within the historic center of the city of Cusco, traveling by tourist bus to the train station in Ollantaytambo (approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes). Boarding the train to Aguas Calientes (approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes), arrival at the train station in Aguas Calientes (also known as Machu Picchu Pueblo). Assistance from the agency to take the bus to the entrance gate of Machu Picchu (approximately 25 minutes), Guided tour of Machu Picchu (approximately 2 hours), after the guided tour, assistance to take the bus back to the town from Aguas Calientes (approximately 25 minutes), free time to have lunch on your own in one of the typical restaurants in the area, at the previously indicated time, you must be at the Aguas Calientes train station to board the train to destination to Ollantaytambo station (approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes), when you arrive at Ollantaytambo station, the bus will be waiting to take you back to your accommodation in Cusco (approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes).

Get your adrenaline pumping as you ride quad bikes through the Sacred Valley of the Incas. Visit the Incan archeological site of Moray and discover the Maras Salt Mines on a trip from Cusco. Depart Cusco and head to Cruzpata where you'll receive instructions on how to drive your quad bike safely. Start your adventure riding through the Sacred Valley while taking in beautiful views of snow-capped mountains. Drive your quad bikes to the Moray archeological site and enjoy a quick visit with your guide. after drive again your atv from Moray Until the basecamp. Park the quads and take the van to visit the the Salt mines of Maras. Hop back on our Minivan to Cusco.

Get picked up from your hotel in Cusco and set off for Chinchero, situated at an elevation of 3,762 meters. Take a tour of a weaving workshop, where local artisans continue the Quechua tradition. See how they use natural plants to extract colors for their Andean art. Continue to Moray, situated at an elevation of 3,450 meters (11,318 feet). Marvel at the mesmerizing terraced landscape and irrigation system. Next, visit Maras Village and see the preserved colonial architecture and thin-stoned buildings. Proceed to the remarkable Salineras salt mines, comprising 3,000 small pools. Explore this historic site that dates back to pre-Inca times and continues to produce salt that is processed and distributed in the region. Finally, return to the city in time to enjoy lunch on your own.

New Visiting Circuits at Machu Picchu Ministry of Culture Announcement Starting June 1st, new circuits will be implemented for visiting Machu Picchu. Our company offers all these circuits, according to availability. It is important to check the availability of each circuit before planning your visit. Circuit Options Low Season (October 16th – May 31st) 1. Panoramic Circuit Ticket + Upper Terrace Route - Allows the classic photo of Machu Picchu but does not include a tour of its Inca constructions (religious and urban sector). 2. Panoramic Circuit Ticket + Machu Picchu Mountain - Allows the classic photo of Machu Picchu and the hike to Machu Picchu mountain, but not a tour of its Inca constructions. 3. Complete Classic Circuit Ticket - Allows a visit to the Inca city of Machu Picchu and its main Inca constructions: Temple of the Sun, Main Temple, Sacred Rock, Temple of the Condor, etc. Also allows the classic photo. 4. Short Classic Circuit Ticket - Allows a visit to the Inca city of Machu Picchu, including the classic photo from the lower terrace and its main Inca constructions. 5. Royalty Circuit Ticket or Lower Part - Allows a visit to the Inca city of Machu Picchu via the lower part, including constructions such as: Inca House, Temple of the Sun, Sacred Rock, Temple of the Condor, and more. 6. Royalty Circuit Ticket or Lower Part + Huayna Picchu - Includes the tour of the lower part of Machu Picchu and the hike to the summit of Huayna Picchu. High Season (June 1st – October 15th) 1. Panoramic Circuit Ticket + Inti Punku - Allows the classic photo of Machu Picchu and the hike to Intipunku (Sun Gate), but not a tour of its Inca constructions. 2. Panoramic Circuit Ticket + Inca Bridge - Allows the classic photo of Machu Picchu and the hike to the Inca Bridge, but not a tour of its Inca constructions. 3. Royalty Circuit Ticket or Lower Part + Huchuy Picchu - Allows a visit to the lower part of Machu Picchu and the hike to the summit of Huchuy Picchu. 4. Royalty Circuit Ticket or Lower Part + Great Cave - Allows a visit to the lower part of Machu Picchu and the hike to the Great Cave. Circuits and Routes Circuit 1 or Panoramic Route 1-A: Machu Picchu Mountain Route. Route 1-B: Upper Terrace Route. Route 1-C: Route to Inti Punku (High Season). Route 1-D: Route to Inca Bridge (High Season). Circuit 2 or Classic Route 2-A: Designed Route. Route 2-B: Lower Terrace Route. Circuit 3 or Royalty Route 3-A: Waynapicchu Mountain Route. Route 3-B: Designed Route. Route 3-C: Great Cave Route (High Season). Route 3-D: Huchuy Picchu Route (High Season). Additional Information It is only an entrance ticket and does not include a guide or services such as train and bus, unless you choose the option included with a guide.

Explore the Inca ruins of Machu Picchu at your own pace with a standard entrance ticket to this magnificent UNESCO World Heritage Site. Enjoy a seamless visit by securing your entrance ticket through advance reservation and choosing from various circuits. Route 1-B: The Upper Terrace Route offers a short hike with stunning views. Despite starting with some stairs, it quickly rewards you with sweeping vistas of Machu Picchu, making it perfect for relaxing and taking memorable photos. Route 2-A: Explore the entire Inca city of Machu Picchu, including the Temple of the Sun, Main Temple, Sacred Rock, Temple of the Condor, and more. Includes the opportunity for the classic photo. Explore the entire Inca city of Machu Picchu, including the Temple of the Sun, Main Temple, Sacred Rock, Temple of the Condor, and more. Includes the opportunity for the classic photo. Circuit 2-B: Visit the Inca city, including the classic photo from the lower terrace and key Inca constructions.

Begin your adventure with a hotel pickup in Cusco between 3:00 AM and 3:30 AM. Enjoy a scenic 1.5-hour drive to Qollasuyo, passing through the Cusipata district, where you'll stop for a 30-minute breakfast. Afterward, continue your journey for another hour until you reach Fulawasipata, where you'll receive a brief introduction to your hike. Set off on your trek at the foot of the Ausangate mountain range, starting a 1-hour and 45-minute ascent to the summit of Rainbow Mountain. Along the way, you may spot various South American camelids, such as llamas and alpacas. Upon reaching the red hill, you'll be greeted by breathtaking views of the vibrant landscape. After taking in the views, begin your 1-hour descent through flatter terrain, returning to the trailhead. From there, head back to Cusipata to indulge in a delicious buffet lunch. Finally, you'll return to Cusco, arriving at Plaza Regocijo/Kusipata around 4:30 PM, conveniently located near many hotels.