Explore the heart of the Inca Empire with Chaski Trek on this 4-day journey. Begin in Cusco, a vibrant city that blends Inca and colonial history. Visit ancient sites such as Sacsayhuaman and Qorikancha. Then, head to the Sacred Valley, known for its breathtaking landscapes and traditional villages. Discover the fortress of Ollantaytambo and experience the awe-inspiring Inca city of Machu Picchu, nestled high in the Andes. Ideal for history buffs and adventurers, this trip offers a perfect blend of culture, nature, and ancient wonders.
4-Day Classic Cusco Tour – Peru Tour Package Overview
TOUR NAME: Rainbow Mountain Machu Picchu 4-Day Tour Package
GROUP SIZE: Upon request
STARTING POINT: Pick-up from your Cusco or Sacred Valley hotel/Airbnb.
FINAL POINT: Drop-off in Cusco at your Hotel/Airbnb at 6:30 pm
DEPARTURE: Daily
ACTIVITIES: VIP Sacred Valley tour, Machu Picchu, Humantay Lagoon, and Rainbow Mountain
DURATION: 4 Days, 3 Nights
TRANSPORTATION: Bus, Train
ACCOMMODATION: Hotel
MACHUPICCHU ENTRY: Machu Picchu entrance included. (Circuits to visit Machu Picchu)
4-Day Tour to Cusco, Machu Picchu, Humantay Lagoon, and Rainbow Mountain, Peru Package, Short Itinerary:
Day 1: Arrival in Cusco and connection to the VIP Sacred Valley tour of Maras/Moray and Ollantaytambo (Overnight in a hotel in Machu Picchu town).
Day 2: Explore Machu Picchu all day (Overnight in a hotel in Cusco).
Day 3: Humantay Lagoon Tour (Overnight in Cusco Hotel)
Day 4: Rainbow Mountain Tour (End of Service)
4-Day Cusco, Machu Picchu Tour – Peru Tour Package (Classic) Highlights
Chinchero Archaeological Complex and Chinchero Traditional Market, Moray Center/Maras Salt Mines, and Ollantaytambo Fortress: A vast Inca archaeological site and a living town with original Inca urban planning.
Scenic Train Ride to Aguas Calientes: A picturesque journey through the Sacred Valley alongside rivers and mountains.
Guided Tour of Machu Picchu – Walk through the iconic citadel, learning about its history, architecture, and mysteries.
Sun Gate or Inca Bridge Hike: Optional short hikes at Machu Picchu offering unique views and less-traveled paths.
Pick-up from your hotel or airport between 6:45 and 7:00 am will begin your full-day excursion through the famous “Valley of the Incas.” You will visit the town of Chinchero, its typical market and fair, followed by a tour of Moray and the salt mines. Afterward, you will continue to Urubamba (where you will have a buffet lunch) and visit the Inca fortress of Ollantaytambo. Then, you will continue to Machu Picchu on the Vistadome Observatory train departing at 15:37 pm. Your hotel accommodation is included.
Departure from the hotel at 7:30 am. Our staff will transfer you to the bus station for your trip to Machu Picchu, where you will enjoy a 3-hour guided tour exploring its streets, plazas, urban and agricultural zones. You will have free time to take photos before returning to Aguas Machu Picchu town for lunch. After lunch, you will board the 15:42 pm Expeditions train back to Ollantaytambo, where you will be transferred by private transport to your hotel in Cusco.
This day begins with a pick-up from your hotel between 4:30 and 5:00 am. We will board our vehicle and travel northwest of Cusco to the town of Mollepata. This journey showcases the lush Apurímac River Valley.
In this small and picturesque town, we will enjoy a well-deserved breakfast to energize ourselves. Afterward, we will continue our journey to the starting point of the trek, the village of Soraypampa, located at an altitude of 3,900 meters above sea level. After a short rest, we will begin our trek to Humantay Lake, situated at an altitude of 4,200 meters above sea level. After an approximately 1 hour and 20 minute ascent, we will be able to appreciate the breathtaking scenery. Following an explanation from our guide and time for taking souvenir photos, we will have some free time to enjoy the area before returning to our campsite for lunch with beautiful panoramic views of the snow-capped peaks. Afterward, you will be transferred back to the city of Cusco.
Pick-up from your hotel at 4:25 am / 4:45 am to travel to our first stop for breakfast in Cusi Pata. After breakfast, we’ll continue to the checkpoint for the ascent to Vinicunca, also known as Rainbow Mountain.
The hike takes approximately one hour at a leisurely pace, allowing you to appreciate the stunning scenery.
You’ll reach an altitude of 5200 meters (18,000 feet) and have the opportunity to take group or individual photos. Afterward, we’ll descend back to our transportation and return to Cusco for lunch, arriving back in the city around 16:30 pm.
All transfers to airports, hotels, train stations, and excursions.
Transportation by tourist bus for all excursions.
Professional tour guide, in your choice of English or Spanish, for all tourist attractions.
Entrance fees and transportation for the Sacred Valley of the Incas, Machu Picchu, Humantay Lagoon, Rainbow Mountain, Machu Picchu tour by Vistadome Observatory/Expedition train, VIP Sacred Valley tour.
Hotel-train station-hotel transfers.
Round-trip train Cusco-Aguas Calientes-Cusco.
Round-trip bus Aguas Calientes-Machu Picchu-Aguas Calientes.
1 buffet lunch in the Sacred Valley of the Incas at a tourist restaurant.
1 night hotel stay in Aguas Calientes.
3 nights hotel stay in Cusco.
Daily assistance and guidance from our professional staff.
Changing money on the street is risky and at banks can be expensive, but you will find change at bureaux de change throughout the urban centers where you can change money. Try to get as small bills and coins as possible, you will know that for many goods and services suppliers prefer not to have to change money.
When traveling at higher altitudes, such as Cusco, Puno and La Paz you may feel short of breath, due to the sudden change in altitude. The favorite remedy is coca tea and a day of rest for the first time, with a lot of effort and a little liquid. In more extreme cases, carry pills for altitude sickness (soroche), as well as mini-tanks of oxygen.
Cab fares at airports and bus terminals, those waiting inside the parking area may cost more than those waiting outside, but you have the security of knowing that they are registered. Taking unregistered cabs can be very dangerous in both Peru and Bolivia. Cabs do not charge by the meter, so negotiate the price before entering the cab.
It is easy to get food from street vendors if you are not careful. Actually raw products such as fruits and vegetables, which are the most likely to affect your health. Remember that tap water must be purified by boiling or tablets to be safe to drink.
Travelers planning to embark on tours in the Amazon region should prepare by getting their yellow fever and malaria vaccinations and bringing documentation with you. Those planning treks in the Andes can do well with a pre-trip check-up.
It has a variety of climates, from coastal desert to snow-capped Andean peaks to tropical jungle. Don’t forget your sunscreen and sunglasses, light and warm layers to adapt to temperature changes, and for the November to March rainy season your raincoat or poncho.