Day 01: Cusco – City tour Cusco.

We’ll welcome you at Cusco’s airport by our transfer and transport to your hotel. In the afternoon (13:30 hrs.) you’ll go on the city tour,

more than visit only the Cusco city itself, on this tour you’ll have the option to visit an Inca’s sites located in the upper part of Cusco as well;

the only place into Cusco City will be Qoricancha, this place is very well known as the Temple of the Sun, in Inca’s time this place was the most important religious center of all the Tawantinsuyo (original name of the Inca’s land), this place shows one of the finest constructions of the Inca masonry;

then the next place to visit is Saqsayhuaman located in the upper part of Cusco where you’ll have a really nice view of Cusco city, also here is the spot where you will be amazed by seeing the megalithic building made by the Incas, where they used gigantic boulders from 1 to 128 tons;

continue our tour we’ll arrive in Qenqo, another ceremonial place dedicated to the Pachamama (Mother earth), this is a big carved stone by the Incas, where they used this natural formation to make us imagine how hard was their work,

then you’ll continue to Pukapukara a fortress and point to take control for all people who arrived in Cusco, and we’ll end our tour by visiting Tambomachay the temple of the water,

then we’ll bring you back to the hotel in Cusco. This tour lasts four hours, and you can go in the morning or in the afternoon.

Day 02: Cusco – Chinchero – Moray, Salt mines – Ollantaytambo – Aguas Calientes.

We’ll pick you up from your hotel (7:00 am.) and we’ll leave to visit the Sacred Valley of the Incas, After Machu Picchu, this is another excellent option to visit,

the views, people, local markets and the awesome Inca sites make this tour an unforgettable experience, you’ll visit Chinchero a Colonial village that keeps a nice Church with mural paintings and an Inca remains,

This sector is one of the highest places in Cusco, then enjoying the beautiful landscapes, you will arrive in Moray, this place was a kind of greenhouse for Incas, where they acclimatized different products to take those to other regions.

Then we will take you to the Salt Mines (Salineras), here there are more than 4000 fountains of natural salt that are still being worked by local people, after visiting this place we’ll continue to Arrive in Urubamba where you’ll have free time to have lunch,

then following the Wilcamayu River (Sacred River) we will arrive in Ollantaytambo, the other Inca site where you’ll find one of the few places in Cusco and Peru where people continue living on the Inca Construction,

almost all their streets have water channels; the religious site is located at the top where the temple of the sun is standing; In this place, you’ll finish the tour approximately at 15:00 hours,

after you will have short free time to visit the nice town, then we go to the train station of Ollantaytambo, the train station is located 7 minutes walk from the square of Ollantaytambo, this is the most popular place on this site.

There, you’ll take the train to AGUAS CALIENTES (town of Machu Picchu – 1 and 1/2 hours trip), once you arrive, the hotel’s staff will be waiting for you with the name of the accommodation, arriving in the hotel you’ll meet with the guide of Machu Picchu to talk about the visit of the next day.

Day 3: Aguas Calientes – Machu Picchu – Cusco.

Early in the morning, you have the option to go up to Machu Picchu, you’ll take a bus to arrive there in 25 minutes.

Once you arrive, you’ll start the guiding tour, our guide will take you around the most important sides of this beautiful wonder of the world, and he also will give you special information about this marvelous site you will love.

The tour will last approx. 02 and 1/2 to 3 hours, where you will also have free time to take some pictures and enjoy Machu Picchu on your own.

On this tour, you will start with the ascent to the upper area of ​​the park (The Guardian’s House) where we can take the classic view of Machu Picchu, then you will visit important places, temples, and palaces of the Machu Picchu archaeological park.

Also, you’ll have the option you want to climb up to Waynapicchu Mountain (optional hikes of 2 or 3 and 1/2 hours) at an extra cost, please, ask for availability in advance.

Then you have to go down to Aguas Calientes town (by bus) and you’ll have free time to go to have lunch, in the afternoon you have to be ready to take the train to return.

The train leaves at 14:30 hours (you can ask for other train times with extra cost), you have to be half an hour before, at the train station.

This train will take you to Ollantaytambo (1 and 1/2 hours), and there we’ll pick you up to bring you back by bus to Cusco (01 and 1/2 hours) you’ll be in Cusco again at 18:30 hours.

Day 4: Cusco – Rainbow Mountian – Cusco.

We start the Rainbow Mountain tour full day with the pick you up in your Hotel around 4:00 to 4:30 a.m. then we’ll travel 02 hours on a bus to Cusipata where you’ll have a delicious breakfast,

then, we continue one more hour to Phullawasipata (4626 mts. /15177 fts.) this is the trail head where we will start the hiking, first, we walk 1 and a 1/2 to two hours uphill where you will find a beautiful landscape,

big mountain and local people with their typical clothes making their daily life, you will find groups of Alpacas, Llamas and sometimes wild Vicuñas, also small lagoons created by the thaws of the glaciers,

once you arrive at the summit (Vinicunca 5036 Mts. / 16522 Ft.) you will have a free time to rest and to take your pictures, then, we start to go back by the same way.

This will be another one and 1/2 hours 2 hours hiking downhill to arrive again in Phulawasipata where our transportation will be waiting for us to take us to have a comforting lunch,

then we will bring you back to Cusco again around 4:30 or 5:00 p.m. (we drop you off one block from the main square for the traffic).

Day 5: Cusco – Free Time.

To go shopping and transfer to the bus terminal or airport.

Included:

• Briefing: A day before the tour or the same day you start the tour we give you detailed information about your itinerary, where we also give you all the tickets that you will need on the trip, maps and all the relevant information that you have to know, this can be at your hotel or in our office INKA TIME.
• Tourist transportation: Minibusses in the City Tour, Maras – Moray Tour, and the Sacred Valley Tour, these services are provided with minibusses of 15 or 20 people (Renault Master or Sprinter Mercedes-Benz).
• Tour Guide in the City Tour, Maras – Moray, and Sacred Valley: You will be well-informed by our expert tour guides at each place of visit.
• The Entrance Tickets: We will have ready for you all tickets you need for all the sites around the City Tour, Maras – Moray, and Sacred Valley (General Boleto Turistico + Qoricancha + Salineras entrance fees).
• Train Tickets: We will book your round trip train tickets (Voyager Train IncaRail).
• Bus Tickets: We will give you ready tickets to go up and down in Machu Picchu.
• Entrance ticket to Machu Picchu: We will have your passes ready to get into this beautiful place.
• Tour guide (Machu Picchu): Our guides will make you have an excellent time in this wonderful place.
• Transportation to come back to Cusco: Transportation in minibuses of 15 or 19 people.

Not Included:

• Meals: There is a great variety of restaurants from US$ 10.
• Night in accommodation in Cusco and Aguas Calientes: if you wish we can give you Accommodation rates from US$ 25 per person, or you can also visit www.booking.com where you have an endless number of accommodations; remember that in Aguas Calientes you will arrive in the village at 18:10 a.m. and Next day they leave early to visit Machu Picchu, so the accommodation is more for sleeping.
• Entrance fee to Waynapicchu mountain: US$ 65.00 (this is hiking of 2 and 1/2 hours) if you want to climb up this mountain you have to tell us before because there are only 400 spaces per day.
• Entrance fee to Machupicchu mountain: US$ 65.00 (this is hiking of 3 and 1/2 hours) if you want to climb up this mountain you have to tell us before because there are only 400 spaces per day. NOTE this is not the same entrance that you already have included for the citadel, this is an extra entrance for hiking the mountain.
• Tips: This is optional, our staff is well remunerated, this is why it is not something indispensable or expectant, any amount will be well-received.

Important:

• We respect all biosecurity protocols recommended by the Ministry of Health of Perú.
• US$ 20.00 Off for people who belong to the Andean Community group (Perú, Colombia, Ecuador, and Bolivia).
• US$ 25.00 Off for those students with Under graduated student card, (this ID must be made in PVC material, and it must have the next requirements: university information, personal student information, student picture, and expiration date valid only for one year, its year must coincide with the year that student visits Machu Picchu, the discount until 25 years old.), the ISIC cards are not valid anymore.
• US$ 25.00 Discount for under 18 years old.
• US$ 40.00 Discount for under 8 years old children; children under 3 years old do not pay if they don’t occupy seats on the train and buses.
• According to the new regulation of Sustainable Use and Tourist Visit for the conservation of the Historic Sanctuary of Machu Picchu 2019, the entrance ticket to Machu Picchu is valid only for a single entry to the park (this means: The passenger enter, walk around, go out and can not re-enter again), usually, all people stay between 4 and 5 hours into Machu Picchu, if you would like to stay a longer time, you must buy another ticket (US$ 50.00 Extra), the park is open until 17:30 hrs.
• Prices are for tours in shared service (group tour), groups of 15 to 20 people, inquire for prices in a private tour.
• We have departures every day.
• To start this tour, you have to be at least one day before in Cusco.

Upgrade:

• Private Transportation: To return From Ollantaytambo to Cusco, US$ 20.00 (per person); This gives you a pleasant trip without waiting and picking up other people on the group tour.
• Private Tour Guide in Machu Picchu: Personalized service in the citadel of Machu Picchu, US$ 25.00 (Per person – At least 2 people), with this service you will not have to depend on a group.
• Train returning at 16:12 hrs. TRAIN 360° Inca Rail (From Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo) US$ 48.00 (Per Person); This is another class of train with Taller and wider panoramic windows and an outdoor observatory wagon with bar, this has an excellent schedule, you will arrive in Cusco around 20:20 hrs.
• Train returning at 16:43 hrs. TRAIN VISTADOME – Peru Rail (From Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo) US$ 48.00 (Per Person); This is another class of train with panoramic windows located beside and above your seat will bring you close to nature unlike anything you’ve experienced before, this has an excellent schedule, you will arrive in Cusco around 21:00 hrs.

What you need to take:

• The tickets that are given in the briefing.
• Original Passport (This is requested to take the trains, the buses and to get into Machu Picchu).
• Small rucksack (backpack) smaller than 40 liters.
• Repellent for Mosquitos.
• Sunscreen.
• Water, snacks.
• Rain Poncho (The climate is quite changeable, it is better to be forewarned).
• Comfortable clothes (somewhat warm) when you leave early and return late is a bit cold, it’s better to feel comfortable with your temperature.

TOUR IN SHARED SERVICE

This service in a GROUP TOUR means that you will do the tour with other people, This standard service has 15 to 19 participants, but that doesn’t mean you have to get that quantity of people to do the tour, we have confirmed departures every day, so, If you are only one or two people do not worry, you can join some of our groups.

“BEST PRICE PER PERSON: US$ 529.00 US$ 485.00″

TOUR IN A PRIVATE SERVICE

This service is an exclusive way to make this trip, where the service is much more personalized, and prices vary according to the number of people in your group:

2 PEOPLE: US$ 739 PER PERSON
3 PEOPLE: US$ 689 PER PERSON
4 PEOPLE: US$ 619 PER PERSON
5 PEOPLE: US$ 559 PER PERSON
6 PEOPLE AND MORE: US$ 539 PER PERSON

STEP 1: SEND YOUR INFORMATION“

Complete the booking form DOWN HERE or send data of all the travelers to reservas@inkatimetours.com as full name, passport number, nationality, date of birth, or a copy of passports, indicating the exact date of travel; Our privacy policies are strict, INKA TIME will use this information exclusively to nominate the reservation tickets, we never share this information with third parties.

STEP 2: MAKE A DEPOSIT“

Choose the best way to pay and make a payment, for this tour the payment (deposit) is US$ 200.00 per person; There are 03 ways to pay: Payments via “PayPal”, with any debit or credit card VISA, MASTER CARD, AMEX (these last two options have an 8% fee), also Wire money by Western Union any extra commissions or fees charged must be assumed by the customer; when you send your information you have to specify the payment method you would like to use, then when we mail you back We will send you a request for payment through the platform you chose.

STEP 3: TOUR CONFIRMATION

Upon receipt of all passenger(S) data and once we received information of your payment, we will send you your receipt (VOUCHER OF RESERVATION), at this moment your reservation will be guaranteed 100%. (this will be sent at most in the next 8 hours, considering our business hours GMT – 5).

1. The Machu picchu and rainbow mountain tour seems perfect to me, but I know I don’t have much time. Is it enough to visit Machu Picchu?

Yes, absolutely. By choosing any itinerary, you’ll have between 3 to 4 hours at the citadel, two hours for a guided informational tour, and then free time.

2. I want the tour, but I also want to include the ascent to Wayna Picchu or Machu Picchu Mountain. Is that possible?

Yes, it’s possible. By choosing an early schedule and returning late, you can visit Machu Picchu and ascend one of the mountains. You just need to specify the date to check availability. This has an extra cost of US$ 25.00 per person.

3. I’m arriving in Cusco one day early. Do you think I’ll have problems with the altitude in Machu Picchu?

Many people arrive the same way as you do; Machu Picchu is at a much lower altitude than Cusco, so if you have any problems in Cusco, you’ll probably feel better in Machu Picchu. The only way to avoid problems or complications with the altitude is to descend. Cusco (3350 meters), Machu Picchu (2450 meters), Aguas Calientes – Pueblo de Machu Picchu (2050 meters).

4. I’m traveling with my family, including an 8-year-old child and a senior citizen of 65. Will there be much difficulty for them?

This tour is one of the most comfortable options, although there is walking involved at the archaeological sites. It’s the only way to visit the park. If someone has difficulty walking, I recommend taking a private tour so they can do the tour at their own pace without following a group.

5. I don’t like giving out my passport information. Is there a way to reserve the tour with just names?

We understand your concern, but the requested data is exclusively for filling in the ticket information. These are electronic tickets, similar to those for taking a flight; you have to show the ticket and your original passport. Our privacy policies are very strict, and your information will be securely handled. We also hate SPAM.

6. What happens if I’m delayed and can’t make the tour?

Unfortunately, all tickets would be purchased, and the entire tour would be lost. Any change or cancellation of the tour incurs a penalty, although this rarely happens. However, if it does occur, we assure you that we will do everything in our power to assist you. We recommend reviewing our refund/cancellation policies.

7. What is the best season to do the Machu picchu and rainbow mountain tour?

The best season for the Machu picchu and rainbow mountain tour is during the dry season, which runs from May to September. However, if you prefer a more lush, wooded landscape with fewer people, you can visit from October to April.

8. Can I add Waynapicchu to this tour?

Yes, you just need to request it via WhatsApp to add Waynapicchu, but keep in mind that it has an extra cost, and you should consider your physical condition.

9. Do children and students pay the same price for tickets as adults?

No, children and students pay a reduced price compared to adults to enter Machu Picchu.

10. Where are the hot springs of Machu Picchu located?

The hot springs of Machu Picchu are located in the upper part of the town, so you have to walk to reach them, as there is no public transportation in that area. The starting point of your walk will be Plaza Manco Capac, from where you will continue along Avenida Pachacutec and then Avenida Hermanos Ayar. Keep going straight on the path, and eventually, you’ll find the entrance to the hot springs.

11. From what time can I enter Machu Picchu?

The sanctuary of Machu Picchu opens at 6 a.m. and closes at 5:00 p.m. Please note that the last entry to the sanctuary is at 3:00 p.m.

12. How long does the visit to the Llaqta de Machu Picchu last?

The visit to the Llaqta de Machu Picchu lasts approximately 4 hours. Please remember that if you enter at the last time slot of 3:00 p.m., you’ll only have 2 hours to visit, as they close at 5:00 p.m.