Cusco and Machu Picchu 5D/4N

In this circuit we will be able to contemplate 3 tourist attractions: the ancient village of Chinchero, the agricultural laboratory of Moray and the salt mines of Maras. It includes short hikes with impressive views of the Vilcanota mountain range, through extensive fields of crops (quinoa, potato, among others).

We will visit Chinchero, which maintains ancestral customs and ancient constructions almost intact. From this place you will have a beautiful view of the snow-capped mountains of Salkantay, Veronica and Soray. We will also arrive at the impressive circular terraces of Moray built to adapt and control food production by experimenting crops at different altitudes. And finally we will pass through Maras, a picturesque village that is characterized by its active salt mines (salt mines) dating from pre-Inca times.

The Sacred Valley was very important in agricultural production during the Inca empire. It is here where the large grain corn is produced to this day, among other agricultural products of recognized quality throughout the world.

This famous tour allows us to visit the tourist attractions of Pisac and Ollantaytambo while crossing the entire valley, with its impressive landscapes, imposing snow-capped mountains, pleasant climate, fertile lands and megalithic cultural evidence.

Around 7 pm, from Ollantaytambo, we will take the train to Aguas Calientes where we will spend the night in a comfortable accommodation. The next morning we will visit Machu Picchu.

This day we will enter the historic sanctuary of Machu Picchu. Early in the morning we will go up from Aguas Calientes by bus or walking (1,200 steps) to enjoy a guided tour of approximately 2 hours accompanied by our certified guide.

Also, you will have time available to rest and take the necessary photos, after the tour you can return to the town of Aguas Calientes, either walking or by bus, at the time previously coordinated for the return. Remember that the train services for the return are already scheduled and it is necessary to be half an hour before at the train station. The train will take you from Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo where you will be picked up by a transport that will finally bring you back to Cusco.

Around 6:30 a.m., we’ll arrive at the Hanchipacha community where we’ll enjoy a tasty breakfast before starting our hike through the colorful landscapes of the Cusco Andes. The hike goes through Andean communities still untouched by the modern world, letting you breathe in the fresh mountain air the whole way.

By around 11:00 a.m., we’ll reach the summit of Vinicunca Mountain, where you’ll get to see the Rainbow Mountain. It’s full of mineral sediments, creating the different colored stripes that highlight the natural beauty of this region. You’ll have time to rest, take photos, record videos for memories, and enjoy the stunning panoramic view of the entire colorful valley.