TURQUESA CUSCO ADVENTURE
5 Days - 4 Nights | Cusco - Machu Picchu - Rainbow Mountain - Humantay Lake
ITINERARY DETAILS
DAY 1: CUSCO ARRIVAL & CITY TOUR
- Arrival in Cusco, transfer to hotel
- Morning free for acclimatization
- 14:00: City Tour:
- Qoricancha (Temple of the Sun)
- Sacsayhuamán fortress (megalithic stone walls)
- Quenko ceremonial site
- Pucapucara military outpost
- Tambomachay (Inca water temple)
- Stop at artisan center for "Inka Tea"
Accommodation: Cusco
Meals: None
Meals: None
DAY 2: MACHU PICCHU
- Morning transfer to Ollantaytambo train station
- Expedition train to Aguas Calientes
- Bus ascent to Machu Picchu citadel
- 2-hour guided tour of the archaeological complex
- Lunch at Apu Inti restaurant
- Afternoon return to Cusco
Accommodation: Cusco
Meals: Breakfast + Lunch
Note: Machu Picchu entries subject to availability (after 1pm)
Meals: Breakfast + Lunch
Note: Machu Picchu entries subject to availability (after 1pm)
DAY 3: HUMANTAY LAGOON
- 04:00-04:30: Early departure
- Breakfast in Mollepata village
- 7km round-trip hike to Humantay Lagoon (1.5-2 hours ascent)
- Views of Humantay Mountain (4,200m) and Salkantay peak
- Time for photography at the turquoise waters
- Lunch in Soraypampa
- Afternoon return to Cusco
Accommodation: Cusco
Meals: Breakfast + Lunch
Difficulty: Moderate (3-4 hours total hiking)
Meals: Breakfast + Lunch
Difficulty: Moderate (3-4 hours total hiking)
DAY 4: RAINBOW MOUNTAIN (VINICUNCA)
- 04:00-04:30: Early departure
- Breakfast in Cusipata village
- 2-hour hike to Rainbow Mountain (5,020m altitude)
- Photography time at the colorful mineral formations
- Lunch after descent
- 16:30: Approximate return to Cusco
Accommodation: Cusco
Meals: Breakfast + Lunch
Optional: Horse rental available ($30)
Meals: Breakfast + Lunch
Optional: Horse rental available ($30)
DAY 5: DEPARTURE
- Breakfast at hotel
- Transfer to Velasco Astete International Airport
Meals: Breakfast
Note: Flights not included in package
Note: Flights not included in package
WHAT'S INCLUDED
- All transfers in Cusco (airport/hotel/station)
- 4 nights accommodation in Cusco
- Daily breakfasts + 3 lunches
- All tours with professional guides (Spanish/English)
- Entrance fees to all attractions
- Machu Picchu excursion:
- Expedition train tickets
- Bus tickets (ascent/descent)
- Entrance fee
- Buffet lunch at Apu Inti
- Rainbow Mountain tour:
- Breakfast and lunch
- Entrance fee
- Humantay Lagoon tour:
- Breakfast and lunch
- Entrance fee
WHAT'S NOT INCLUDED
- International/domestic flights
- Early check-in or late check-out
- Travel insurance
- Meals not specified
- Tips and personal expenses
- Cathedral entrance fee
- Vistadome train upgrade ($60)
- Horse rental for Rainbow Mountain ($30)
IMPORTANT NOTES
- Prices subject to change without notice
- Minimum 2 passengers required
- Not valid during Holy Week, National Holidays, New Year, or long weekends
- Machu Picchu entries subject to availability (after 1pm)
- 4% credit card surcharge
- 3% bank fee for international transfers
- Exchange rate: 4.00 (market variations apply)
- Tours subject to weather conditions
RAINBOW MOUNTAIN RECOMMENDATIONS
- Tour Type: Adventure hike
- Difficulty: Moderate (high altitude)
- Essential Gear:
- Trekking shoes
- Rain poncho
- Water bottle
- Sunscreen
- Warm hat & gloves
- Layered clothing
- Not Included: Water, cameras, video equipment
- Optional: Horse with guide ($30)
