Andean Explorer 7 Days / 6 Nights

Rainbow Mountain, Perú

Description

Embark on the Andean Explorer, a comprehensive 7-day journey to discover the best of Cusco and the Sacred Valley. This tour combines cultural, archaeological, and natural experiences in one unforgettable trip. You'll visit Cusco's main archaeological sites, explore the Sacred Valley, experience iconic Machu Picchu, and culminate with adventures to Rainbow Mountain and Humantay Lake. With airport pickup, complete transportation, hostel accommodation, professional guides, tourist train, all archaeological site entries, and meals included, this tour is the perfect option to maximize your Peru experience worry-free.

Detailed Itinerary

1

Cusco - Historic City Tour

Airport reception and transfer to hostel. Morning free for acclimatization. At 13:30, 5-hour tour starting at impressive Cusco Cathedral with Cusqueña School paintings. Visit Koricancha (Temple of the Sun), main religious center of the Incas. Explore Sacsayhuaman, Qenqo, Pucapukara, and Tambomachay. Tour ends at Cusco Main Plaza.
Comidas: Lunch Distancia: 25 km Dificultad: easy
Cusco Airport
Morning

Airport reception. Transfer to 3-star hostel

Duración: 60 min

Cusco Cathedral
13:30

Start of city tour. Cathedral with Cusqueña School paintings and colonial altars

Duración: 90 min

Koricancha - Temple of the Sun
15:00

Main religious center of the Incas dedicated to Sun worship. Extraordinary Inca architecture

Duración: 60 min

Sacsayhuamán
16:00

Monumental Inca fortress with giant stone walls. Panoramic views of Cusco

Duración: 60 min

Qenqo
17:00

Inca ceremonial center with stone-carved amphitheater. Underground labyrinths

Duración: 30 min

Pucapukara
17:30

Red stone fortress. Control point of Cusco access from the valley

Duración: 30 min

Tambomachay
18:00

Ceremonial center with ritual water baths. Inca aqueduct engineering

Duración: 30 min

Cusco Main Plaza
18:30

Tour end. Return to hostel

Duración: 30 min

2

Sacred Valley - Chinchero, Moray, Salineras, Ollantaytambo

Hotel pickup at 8:30 am. Journey to Chinchero visiting craft market and archaeological site. Continuation to Moray, archaeological center with circular terraces. Visit Maras Salt Mines, active since Inca times. Buffet lunch in Urubamba. Transfer to Ollantaytambo to explore fortress. Tourist train to Machu Picchu Pueblo. Arrival at Aguas Calientes hostel.
Comidas: Lunch Distancia: 120 km Dificultad: easy
Cusco Departure
08:30

Hotel pickup. Tourist bus to Sacred Valley

Duración: 45 min

Chinchero
09:30

Original town with craft market. Inca archaeological group

Duración: 90 min

Moray
11:00

Unique archaeological center with circular terraces. Inca agricultural laboratory

Duración: 75 min

Maras Salt Mines
12:15

Active salt mines. Thousands of evaporation ponds. Millennial tradition

Duración: 75 min

Urubamba - Lunch
13:30

Buffet lunch at tourist restaurant with valley views

Duración: 75 min

Ollantaytambo
14:45

Inca fortress inhabited by locals. 500-year-old structures. Archaeological park exploration

Duración: 90 min

Ollantaytambo Train Station
16:15

Boarding tourist train service Expeditions to Machu Picchu Pueblo

Duración: 120 min

Aguas Calientes
18:15

Arrival at town. Hostel accommodation. Dinner at restaurant

Duración: 120 min

3

Machu Picchu - Inca Citadel

At 8:40 am guide waits at bus station. 9:00 am bus departure to Machu Picchu. 9:30 am 2-hour guided tour of citadel exploring temples, terraces, palaces, and agricultural terraces. Free time for photos. Lunch. Bus descent to Machu Picchu Pueblo. Return train to Ollantaytambo at 19:00. Arrival at Ollantaytambo 20:45. Transport to Cusco arriving around 23:00.
Comidas: Lunch Distancia: 15 km Dificultad: easy
Aguas Calientes Bus Station
08:40

Official guide meeting. Group assembly

Duración: 20 min

Bus to Machu Picchu
09:00

Tourist bus to citadel. Mountain route with spectacular views

Duración: 30 min

Machu Picchu (2,430 m)
09:30

2-hour guided tour. Temples, terraces, palaces, agricultural terraces. Inca history

Duración: 120 min

Machu Picchu - Free Time
11:30

Independent exploration. Photos and rest

Duración: 150 min

Machu Picchu Pueblo - Lunch
13:00

Lunch at tourist restaurant

Duración: 60 min

Descent Bus
14:00

Bus return to Machu Picchu Pueblo

Duración: 30 min

Train to Ollantaytambo
19:00

Tourist train returning through Urubamba Valley

Duración: 120 min

Ollantaytambo - Transport to Cusco
20:45

Tourist bus returning to Cusco

Duración: 150 min

4

ATV Quad Bikes - Maras, Moray, Salineras

Hotel pickup at 8:30 am for ATV quad bike tour. Exciting mountain experience exploring Maras, Moray, and Salineras from a different perspective. Return to Cusco at 14:00. Afternoon free for rest and personal exploration.
Comidas: No meals included Distancia: 35 km Dificultad: moderate
Cusco - ATV Departure
08:30

Hotel pickup. Transfer to ATV zone. Safety briefing

Duración: 45 min

ATV Adventure - Maras
09:30

ATV ride through mountain routes to traditional villages. Panoramic views

Duración: 120 min

Moray
11:30

Visit circular terraces. Archaeological exploration from ATV perspective

Duración: 60 min

Maras Salt Mines
12:30

Visit traditional salt mines. Photos and exploration

Duración: 60 min

Return to Cusco
13:30

ATV return and final transfer to Cusco

Duración: 90 min

5

Rainbow Mountain - Vinicunca

Early departure at 4:20 am. Tourist bus to Rainbow Mountain (Vinicunca) at 5,200 meters. Andean breakfast en route. Approximately 1.5-hour hike to the summit of this multicolored mountain famous for unique mineral deposits. Andean buffet lunch. Return to Cusco at 17:30.
Comidas: Breakfast and Lunch Distancia: 120 km Dificultad: moderate
Cusco - Rainbow Mountain Departure
04:20

Very early hotel pickup. Tourist bus to Rainbow Mountain

Duración: 45 min

Breakfast Stop
05:00

Andean breakfast with hot beverages and local foods

Duración: 30 min

Base Parking
05:30

Arrival at trek starting point. Final preparation

Duración: 15 min

Hike to Rainbow Mountain
05:45

1.5-hour ascent to summit (5,200 m). Colorful mineral deposits

Duración: 90 min

Rainbow Mountain (5,200 m)
07:15

Summit. Photos with seven-color mountain. Rest time

Duración: 60 min

Descent
08:15

Return to base point

Duración: 60 min

Andean Buffet Lunch
09:15

Lunch with traditional Andean food. Rest

Duración: 75 min

Return to Cusco
10:30

Tourist bus back to Cusco

Duración: 120 min

6

Humantay Lake - Turquoise Waters

Early departure at 4:20 am. Tourist bus to Humantay Lake area. Andean breakfast en route. 1.5-hour hike to beautiful turquoise lake (4,220 m) with views of Apu Humantay snow peak. Time for photos and exploration. Andean buffet lunch. Return to Cusco at 17:30.
Comidas: Breakfast and Lunch Distancia: 110 km Dificultad: moderate
Cusco - Humantay Lake Departure
04:20

Very early hotel pickup. Tourist bus to Mollepata area

Duración: 45 min

Breakfast Stop
05:00

Andean breakfast with coca tea and local foods

Duración: 30 min

Challacancha - Start Point
05:30

Arrival at trek starting point. Preparation

Duración: 15 min

Hike to Humantay Lake
05:45

1.5-hour ascent to turquoise lake (4,220 m). Apu Humantay snow peak views

Duración: 90 min

Humantay Lake (4,220 m)
07:15

Turquoise lake with spectacular views. Photos and free time

Duración: 75 min

Descent
08:30

Return to base point

Duración: 60 min

Andean Buffet Lunch
09:30

Lunch with traditional food. Rest

Duración: 75 min

Return to Cusco
10:45

Tourist bus back to Cusco. Arrival around 17:30

Duración: 120 min

7

Free Day - Shopping and Airport Transfer

Free day for shopping at San Pedro Market or personal Cusco exploration. At indicated time, transfer to airport for departure flight. End of services.
Comidas: No meals included Distancia: 15 km Dificultad: easy
Cusco - Free Day
Morning

Free time for shopping at San Pedro Market or personal Cusco exploration

Duración: 180 min

Airport Transfer
Indicated Time

Transport to airport for departure flight. End of services

Duración: 60 min

Tour Details

Includes

  • Airport and hotel transfer in Cusco
  • Hostel to airport transfer at end
  • 3-star hostel accommodation 5 nights in Cusco and Aguas Calientes
  • Cusco city tour with tourist bus, professional guide, and entries
  • Sacred Valley tour with tourist bus, guide, and buffet lunch
  • Entries to archaeological sites: Sacsayhuamán, Qenqo, Pucapukara, Tambomachay, Chinchero, Moray, Salineras, Ollantaytambo
  • Tourist train ticket Expeditions service Ollantaytambo-Aguas Calientes-Ollantaytambo
  • Tourist bus Aguas Calientes - Machu Picchu - Aguas Calientes
  • Machu Picchu entrance
  • Certified official guide at Machu Picchu
  • Maras Moray Salineras tour with tourist bus, guide, and entries
  • Rainbow Mountain tour with tourist bus, guide, breakfast and andean buffet lunch
  • Humantay Lake tour with tourist bus, guide, breakfast and andean buffet lunch
  • Ongoing assistance throughout tour
  • Bilingual professional guides on all tours

Not Included

  • Some lunches and dinners not specified in itinerary
  • Alcoholic beverages
  • Additional personal expenses
  • Tips
  • Optional ATV quad bike Maras Moray Salineras tour (additional cost)

Tour Route

Explore the places you'll visit during this incredible journey

1. Cusco - Historic City Tour

Inicio
Destino
Paradas
8 paradas
Estilo:

Itinerario

1
Morning
Cusco Airport
Duración: 60 min
2
13:30
Cusco Cathedral
Duración: 90 min
3
15:00
Koricancha - Temple of the Sun
Duración: 60 min
4
16:00
Sacsayhuamán
Duración: 60 min
5
17:00
Qenqo
Duración: 30 min
6
17:30
Pucapukara
Duración: 30 min
7
18:00
Tambomachay
Duración: 30 min
8
18:30
Cusco Main Plaza
Duración: 30 min
25 km
Distancia
easy
Dificultad
3800m
Altitud máx
8
Paradas

2. Sacred Valley - Chinchero, Moray, Salineras, Ollantaytambo

Inicio
Destino
Paradas
8 paradas
Estilo:

Itinerario

1
08:30
Cusco Departure
Duración: 45 min
2
09:30
Chinchero
Duración: 90 min
3
11:00
Moray
Duración: 75 min
4
12:15
Maras Salt Mines
Duración: 75 min
5
13:30
Urubamba - Lunch
Duración: 75 min
6
14:45
Ollantaytambo
Duración: 90 min
7
16:15
Ollantaytambo Train Station
Duración: 120 min
8
18:15
Aguas Calientes
Duración: 120 min
120 km
Distancia
easy
Dificultad
3650m
Altitud máx
8
Paradas

3. Machu Picchu - Inca Citadel

Inicio
Destino
Paradas
8 paradas
Estilo:

Itinerario

1
08:40
Aguas Calientes Bus Station
Duración: 20 min
2
09:00
Bus to Machu Picchu
Duración: 30 min
3
09:30
Machu Picchu (2,430 m)
Duración: 120 min
4
11:30
Machu Picchu - Free Time
Duración: 150 min
5
13:00
Machu Picchu Pueblo - Lunch
Duración: 60 min
6
14:00
Descent Bus
Duración: 30 min
7
19:00
Train to Ollantaytambo
Duración: 120 min
8
20:45
Ollantaytambo - Transport to Cusco
Duración: 150 min
15 km
Distancia
easy
Dificultad
2430m
Altitud máx
8
Paradas

4. ATV Quad Bikes - Maras, Moray, Salineras

Inicio
Destino
Paradas
5 paradas
Estilo:

Itinerario

1
08:30
Cusco - ATV Departure
Duración: 45 min
2
09:30
ATV Adventure - Maras
Duración: 120 min
3
11:30
Moray
Duración: 60 min
4
12:30
Maras Salt Mines
Duración: 60 min
5
13:30
Return to Cusco
Duración: 90 min
35 km
Distancia
moderate
Dificultad
3600m
Altitud máx
5
Paradas

5. Rainbow Mountain - Vinicunca

Inicio
Destino
Paradas
8 paradas
Estilo:

Itinerario

1
04:20
Cusco - Rainbow Mountain Departure
Duración: 45 min
2
05:00
Breakfast Stop
Duración: 30 min
3
05:30
Base Parking
Duración: 15 min
4
05:45
Hike to Rainbow Mountain
Duración: 90 min
5
07:15
Rainbow Mountain (5,200 m)
Duración: 60 min
6
08:15
Descent
Duración: 60 min
7
09:15
Andean Buffet Lunch
Duración: 75 min
8
10:30
Return to Cusco
Duración: 120 min
120 km
Distancia
moderate
Dificultad
5200m
Altitud máx
8
Paradas

6. Humantay Lake - Turquoise Waters

Inicio
Destino
Paradas
8 paradas
Estilo:

Itinerario

1
04:20
Cusco - Humantay Lake Departure
Duración: 45 min
2
05:00
Breakfast Stop
Duración: 30 min
3
05:30
Challacancha - Start Point
Duración: 15 min
4
05:45
Hike to Humantay Lake
Duración: 90 min
5
07:15
Humantay Lake (4,220 m)
Duración: 75 min
6
08:30
Descent
Duración: 60 min
7
09:30
Andean Buffet Lunch
Duración: 75 min
8
10:45
Return to Cusco
Duración: 120 min
110 km
Distancia
moderate
Dificultad
4220m
Altitud máx
8
Paradas

7. Free Day - Shopping and Airport Transfer

Inicio
Destino
Paradas
2 paradas
Estilo:

Itinerario

1
Morning
Cusco - Free Day
Duración: 180 min
2
Indicated Time
Airport Transfer
Duración: 60 min
15 km
Distancia
easy
Dificultad
3400m
Altitud máx
2
Paradas
USD 699.00
per person