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Machu Picchu is consistently the #1 travel destination in the world, why? The answer is simple: the experience is fascinating and unique.
You're not just driving up to the overlook, getting out of the car, and taking some pictures; you are traveling deep into South America, into the heart of the Andes. Stumbling upon the lost city of the Incas is only part of the journey.
Planning a trip to Machu Picchu is a dream for many people, but the planning can be a bit overwhelming. We've created some sample itineraries to give you a starting point for planning, and we're here to help with whatever you need. From booking hotels or airport transfers, let FLY CUSCO PERU TRAVEL AGENCY take care of all your logistics. They cover routes we've found to work particularly well and feature some of our favorite places to stay.
The former capital of the mighty Inca empire, the Peruvian city of Cusco, is a fabulous base from which to explore fascinating archaeological and historical sites, as well as enjoy time in nature. While the city has much to be proud of, much of the area's charm can be found beyond the city limits.
Here are some of the best day trips to do from Cusco for a fabulous Peruvian adventure.
5D & 4N
US$800
Cusco/Cusco
Start / End:
Walking/Cultural
Travel Style:
Camp/Hotel
Accommodation:
Moderate/Challenging
Activity Level:
2/10
Group Size:
Cusco/Cusco
Start / End:
Walking/Cultural
Travel Style:
Camp/Hotel
Accommodation:
Moderate/Challenging
Activity Level:
2/10
Group Size:
Ausangate in combination with the famous Rainbow Mountain and Machu Picchu is an excellent and peaceful trekking circuit, it offers impressive features such as spectacular mountainous landscapes, snow-capped peaks, hot springs, turquoise glacial lakes, herds of llamas, alpacas and wild vicuñas, picturesque villages. , people dressed in traditional costumes, the incredible salt mines with more than 3000 pools, the ancient Inca agricultural laboratory and one of the new seven wonders of the world, Machu Picchu. You will spend free time every day, you will sleep in the sacred valley one night before going to Machu Picchu.
SEE HOW IT IS
HIGHLIGHTS:
QUICK VIEW
Your exciting experience begins today at 5:00 am. We will pass by your hotel to pick you and we will go in our private transport for 3 hours to the starting point of our trek in the small town of Upis. There you will enjoy our first breakfast.
Then we will start the walk gradually for 3 hours to the place where we will have lunch. During this part of the tour we will be able to observe the majestic Nevado Ausangate in the distance, our team will be waiting for you at our first stop with a delicious lunch. You will have time to enjoy a short break and recharge your batteries.
After lunch, we will start a two-hour uphill hike to the Arapa Pass (4,800m/15,748ft). Then we will descend for three and a half hours to the Hatun Pucacocha lagoon, where our camp is located. On the way, we will also appreciate Lake Yanacocha. Once in the camp, you can help yourself to a hot chocolate or a coffee, and a little later dinner will be ready.
Today our trek will begin after breakfast with a two-hour climb to the Puca Pass (4,870 m / 15,978 ft). Along the way, you will be able to observe an amazing eroded mountain, beautiful high Andean valleys and you will also witness the beauty of several glacial lagoons, such as Huchuy Pucacocha and Hatun Pucacocha.
A little later, we will descend for an hour and a half to Anantapata, our lunch spot, to enjoy another delicious meal and then ascend for two hours to Warmisaya Pass (4,985m/16,355ft). From here you will be able to appreciate from a new angle the sacred mountain of Ausangate and the Rainbow Mountain, as well as the endless Vilcanota mountain range.
Then we will descend for 1 hour to Surinecocha, where our camp is located. When we arrive, you will be welcomed with a hot drink to warm you up. Before a well-deserved night of rest, you will enjoy dinner prepared by our chef and his assistant. You will definitely be amazed at the delicacies they prepare so far up in the mountains!
Today our trek will start after breakfast with a walk for about 45 minutes until we reach the famous rainbow mountain. You will have time to explore the area and take pictures. We will spend approximately 30 minutes to 1 hour (depends on the speed of your walk and the weather conditions). Our guide will explain why these mountains are so special. Its impressive display of colors is due to the sedimentary layers of minerals that were exposed by erosion. After enjoying the rainbow mountain for about an hour. After spending a lot of time contemplating the landscape, we will walk for an hour to Llacto, where a tasty lunch awaits us. After a nutritious lunch we will return to your hotel in the Sacred Valley of the Incas.
After breakfast at your hotel in the sacred valley. We pick you up at 9:00 am then we will go out to visit part of the beautiful Sacred Valley of the Incas, its beautiful views, its people, the incredible archaeological centers make this tour an unforgettable place.
Soon we will be heading in our transport to Moray. You will surely be amazed by the unique formation of the place that many compare to an amphitheater that was a gigantic Inca agricultural laboratory. Your guide will explain about the history of the site, and you’ll have plenty of time to explore and take some photos.
After 30 minutes, we will arrive in the Salt flats of Maras. The place has been producing salt since ancient times and there are more than 3,000 salt pools that are filled daily with groundwater. You will have at your disposal a surreal landscape to take the most incredible photographs with the salt flats in the foreground. Then we will enter further into the sacred valley until we reach Urubamba for our lunch.
After our lunch in Urubamba, we will take you to the train station located in Ollantaytambo 20 minutes away, we will board the Voyager class Inca Rail train that will take us to Aguas Calientes (town of Machupicchu). This trip will allow you to see beautiful glaciers and snow-capped peaks, as well as fertile green valleys and Inca agricultural terraces on both sides of the valley. At the end of the train journey in Aguas Calientes at the exit door of the train station we will be waiting to take you to your hotel where you will spend the night. Get settled in your hotel, After check-in you will have free time to relax this afternoon. You can relax in the hot springs of Aguas Calientes or walk through the small streets of this town.
After breakfast at your hotel with your guide you will head to Machu Picchu. You will need to get up before sunrise to ensure you beat the crowd and have a wonderful sunrise at Machu Picchu. You will walk a little from your hotel to take a bus that will take you on a 25-minute trip to the very entrance of the Inca citadel. You will see how the sun rises and paints the city of the Incas in gold.
After being amazed at a unique beauty and taking your first pictures, our expert guide will take you on a 2-3 hour guided tour around the site. You will visit all the important parts of Machu Picchu and learn a lot from your guide. After the tour is over, you have a few more hours to explore on your own or climb Huayna Picchu if you have booked in advance. You will need up to 3 more hours to climb and experience more impressive views of the entire Inca city from the top of the Huayna Picchu mountain.
When you are ready to leave, it will be time to take the bus down to Aguas Calientes. You will have time to choose a restaurant to eat before boarding the return train. At the time indicated on your ticket, you will board the train that will take you back to Ollantaytambo.
Here your driver will be there to pick you up and take you back to your hotel in Cusco.
Quality and safety service
Accommodation
Foods
Transportation
Permits and tickets
Why should you do the Salkantay and Machu Picchu trek 5D/4N with us?
How to book the Ausangate trek, rainbow mountain and Machu Picchu with FLY CUSCO PERU?
To book the Ausangate, Rainbow Mountain and Machu Picchu trek with us, we will need a deposit of $300 per person. Once we receive your deposit, we will send you a confirmation of your trip and the reservation form to complete. Here you have all the information that has to be filled in the form.
What do I need to bring to the Ausangate, Rainbow Mountain and Machu Picchu trek?
Equipment Rental for Salkantay Trek
All our travelers need a sleeping bag for camping. Our sleeping bags are effective and durable in protecting from temperatures as low as -18ºC (0ºF). If you don’t have them, don’t worry, you can rent them with us in Cusco.
What is the best time to do the excursion?
Peru is a very large country with many different climates, for that reason it would be very difficult to define a good time to visit different places. However, we consider that the best season is from April to November. For the Salkantay Trek, the hottest season is from December to March, but it is also the rainy season. That is why we think that it is more pleasant to do a sunny but cold excursion than a warm but rainy excursion. For this reason, we recommend doing it preferably between May and December. It should be noted that the Ausangate, Rainbow Mountain and Machu Picchu trek is open every day of the year except in February, due to heavy rain.
How many days of acclimatization do I need before starting the Ausangate, Rainbow Mountain and Machu Picchu trek?
If you come from a country that is less than 500 meters above sea level. We recommend that you spend at least 2 days in Cusco to acclimatize to the altitude before starting the Ausangate trek, rainbow mountain and Machu Picchu.
How long in advance should I make my reservation for the Ausangate trek, rainbow mountain and Machu Picchu?
You must make the reservation at least 15 days in advance. Since the spaces to Machu Picchu are quickly exhausted. If the number of spaces is exhausted, you will have to choose another alternative date. For this reason we recommend you book in advance.
Do I need to make a deposit to guarantee my reservation for the Ausangate trek, rainbow mountain and Machu Picchu?
Yes, no reservation will be guaranteed unless you have made a payment of a deposit of 300 per person through our 2 payment methods mentioned in our Book Now form. Important: None of the requested deposits include transaction fees.
What about the outstanding balance?
The outstanding balance can be given in cash the day before your trip in Cusco, it can be in dollars or soles, and if you prefer to use PayPal (a service fee of 6% applies). Also, you can pay us only by Visa credit card at our office (5% service fee applies). Let us know which of the payment methods is your preference.
NOTE: Payment must be made 1 day before your trip.
The tour must be paid in full no later than 7:00 pm one day before your departure (usually after the briefing).
Where will the information session take place?
This meeting will be held the night before the start of the Ausangate, Rainbow Mountain and Machu Picchu trek 5 days 4 nights at 6:00 pm in our office located on Portal de Panes street, office 201 (second floor). Plaza de armas de cusco. We can also coordinate that you carry out this informative talk in the lobby of your hotel, apartment, hostel or family home in Cusco.
How old do I have to be to do the Ausangate, Rainbow Mountain and Machu Picchu trek?
People of all ages (from children, teenagers to retirees) are suitable to complete this trek as age is not a barrier if you have a positive mindset and an active lifestyle.
However, for all people over 60 to 70 years of age, we recommend that you visit your doctor before doing the Inca Trail. You must also bring us the signed authorization from your doctor indicating that you are fit to walk the Ausangate trek, rainbow mountain and Machu Picchu.
Canvas bag or canvas case?
You will receive a duffel bag or duffel bag during your briefing. The porters will carry them along the way and deliver them when you arrive at each camp. They measure 2 ft x 1 ft (64 cm long x 36 cm wide).
A maximum of 7 kg / 15 lbs is allowed for each duffel bag, including the weight of your sleeping bag, mat, clothing and other personal items.
Can I store my luggage in your office?
Of course! During the trip, you can leave or store the things that you will not take on the trek at your hotel where you are staying. Most of these establishments have warehouses where they will store your things (at no extra cost). If you do not trust the place where you are staying, we will gladly store your belongings in our office.
PRICE: US$ 800 per person
PRE-PAYMENT: US$ 300 per person
BALANCE: US$ 500 (commonly paid in Cusco after the informative talk)
Please note that PayPal charges a 5% fee, which we ask the customer to cover as it is due to the use of their service. This tax is for online deposits only.
This small group tour is guaranteed to operate with only two guests.
We like to think that we trek a little differently than our competitors. We stand by our clients and guarantee that we comply 100% with our prices and our departure dates on all our trips.
Sleeping bag: $45.00
Poles (pair): $45.00
$25.00 discount
Student discounts apply to anyone under the age of 17.
SEE HOW IT IS
HIGHLIGHTS:
QUICK VIEW
Your exciting experience begins today at 5:00 am. We will pass by your hotel to pick you and we will go in our private transport for 3 hours to the starting point of our trek in the small town of Upis. There you will enjoy our first breakfast.
Then we will start the walk gradually for 3 hours to the place where we will have lunch. During this part of the tour we will be able to observe the majestic Nevado Ausangate in the distance, our team will be waiting for you at our first stop with a delicious lunch. You will have time to enjoy a short break and recharge your batteries.
After lunch, we will start a two-hour uphill hike to the Arapa Pass (4,800m/15,748ft). Then we will descend for three and a half hours to the Hatun Pucacocha lagoon, where our camp is located. On the way, we will also appreciate Lake Yanacocha. Once in the camp, you can help yourself to a hot chocolate or a coffee, and a little later dinner will be ready.
Today our trek will begin after breakfast with a two-hour climb to the Puca Pass (4,870 m / 15,978 ft). Along the way, you will be able to observe an amazing eroded mountain, beautiful high Andean valleys and you will also witness the beauty of several glacial lagoons, such as Huchuy Pucacocha and Hatun Pucacocha.
A little later, we will descend for an hour and a half to Anantapata, our lunch spot, to enjoy another delicious meal and then ascend for two hours to Warmisaya Pass (4,985m/16,355ft). From here you will be able to appreciate from a new angle the sacred mountain of Ausangate and the Rainbow Mountain, as well as the endless Vilcanota mountain range.
Then we will descend for 1 hour to Surinecocha, where our camp is located. When we arrive, you will be welcomed with a hot drink to warm you up. Before a well-deserved night of rest, you will enjoy dinner prepared by our chef and his assistant. You will definitely be amazed at the delicacies they prepare so far up in the mountains!
Today our trek will start after breakfast with a walk for about 45 minutes until we reach the famous rainbow mountain. You will have time to explore the area and take pictures. We will spend approximately 30 minutes to 1 hour (depends on the speed of your walk and the weather conditions). Our guide will explain why these mountains are so special. Its impressive display of colors is due to the sedimentary layers of minerals that were exposed by erosion. After enjoying the rainbow mountain for about an hour. After spending a lot of time contemplating the landscape, we will walk for an hour to Llacto, where a tasty lunch awaits us. After a nutritious lunch we will return to your hotel in the Sacred Valley of the Incas.
After breakfast at your hotel in the sacred valley. We pick you up at 9:00 am then we will go out to visit part of the beautiful Sacred Valley of the Incas, its beautiful views, its people, the incredible archaeological centers make this tour an unforgettable place.
Soon we will be heading in our transport to Moray. You will surely be amazed by the unique formation of the place that many compare to an amphitheater that was a gigantic Inca agricultural laboratory. Your guide will explain about the history of the site, and you’ll have plenty of time to explore and take some photos.
After 30 minutes, we will arrive in the Salt flats of Maras. The place has been producing salt since ancient times and there are more than 3,000 salt pools that are filled daily with groundwater. You will have at your disposal a surreal landscape to take the most incredible photographs with the salt flats in the foreground. Then we will enter further into the sacred valley until we reach Urubamba for our lunch.
After our lunch in Urubamba, we will take you to the train station located in Ollantaytambo 20 minutes away, we will board the Voyager class Inca Rail train that will take us to Aguas Calientes (town of Machupicchu). This trip will allow you to see beautiful glaciers and snow-capped peaks, as well as fertile green valleys and Inca agricultural terraces on both sides of the valley. At the end of the train journey in Aguas Calientes at the exit door of the train station we will be waiting to take you to your hotel where you will spend the night. Get settled in your hotel, After check-in you will have free time to relax this afternoon. You can relax in the hot springs of Aguas Calientes or walk through the small streets of this town.
After breakfast at your hotel with your guide you will head to Machu Picchu. You will need to get up before sunrise to ensure you beat the crowd and have a wonderful sunrise at Machu Picchu. You will walk a little from your hotel to take a bus that will take you on a 25-minute trip to the very entrance of the Inca citadel. You will see how the sun rises and paints the city of the Incas in gold.
After being amazed at a unique beauty and taking your first pictures, our expert guide will take you on a 2-3 hour guided tour around the site. You will visit all the important parts of Machu Picchu and learn a lot from your guide. After the tour is over, you have a few more hours to explore on your own or climb Huayna Picchu if you have booked in advance. You will need up to 3 more hours to climb and experience more impressive views of the entire Inca city from the top of the Huayna Picchu mountain.
When you are ready to leave, it will be time to take the bus down to Aguas Calientes. You will have time to choose a restaurant to eat before boarding the return train. At the time indicated on your ticket, you will board the train that will take you back to Ollantaytambo.
Here your driver will be there to pick you up and take you back to your hotel in Cusco.
Quality and safety service
Accommodation
Foods
Transportation
Permits and tickets
Why should you do the Salkantay and Machu Picchu trek 5D/4N with us?
How to book the Ausangate trek, rainbow mountain and Machu Picchu with FLY CUSCO PERU?
To book the Ausangate, Rainbow Mountain and Machu Picchu trek with us, we will need a deposit of $300 per person. Once we receive your deposit, we will send you a confirmation of your trip and the reservation form to complete. Here you have all the information that has to be filled in the form.
What do I need to bring to the Ausangate, Rainbow Mountain and Machu Picchu trek?
Equipment Rental for Salkantay Trek
All our travelers need a sleeping bag for camping. Our sleeping bags are effective and durable in protecting from temperatures as low as -18ºC (0ºF). If you don’t have them, don’t worry, you can rent them with us in Cusco.
What is the best time to do the excursion?
Peru is a very large country with many different climates, for that reason it would be very difficult to define a good time to visit different places. However, we consider that the best season is from April to November. For the Salkantay Trek, the hottest season is from December to March, but it is also the rainy season. That is why we think that it is more pleasant to do a sunny but cold excursion than a warm but rainy excursion. For this reason, we recommend doing it preferably between May and December. It should be noted that the Ausangate, Rainbow Mountain and Machu Picchu trek is open every day of the year except in February, due to heavy rain.
How many days of acclimatization do I need before starting the Ausangate, Rainbow Mountain and Machu Picchu trek?
If you come from a country that is less than 500 meters above sea level. We recommend that you spend at least 2 days in Cusco to acclimatize to the altitude before starting the Ausangate trek, rainbow mountain and Machu Picchu.
How long in advance should I make my reservation for the Ausangate trek, rainbow mountain and Machu Picchu?
You must make the reservation at least 15 days in advance. Since the spaces to Machu Picchu are quickly exhausted. If the number of spaces is exhausted, you will have to choose another alternative date. For this reason we recommend you book in advance.
Do I need to make a deposit to guarantee my reservation for the Ausangate trek, rainbow mountain and Machu Picchu?
Yes, no reservation will be guaranteed unless you have made a payment of a deposit of 300 per person through our 2 payment methods mentioned in our Book Now form. Important: None of the requested deposits include transaction fees.
What about the outstanding balance?
The outstanding balance can be given in cash the day before your trip in Cusco, it can be in dollars or soles, and if you prefer to use PayPal (a service fee of 6% applies). Also, you can pay us only by Visa credit card at our office (5% service fee applies). Let us know which of the payment methods is your preference.
NOTE: Payment must be made 1 day before your trip.
The tour must be paid in full no later than 7:00 pm one day before your departure (usually after the briefing).
Where will the information session take place?
This meeting will be held the night before the start of the Ausangate, Rainbow Mountain and Machu Picchu trek 5 days 4 nights at 6:00 pm in our office located on Portal de Panes street, office 201 (second floor). Plaza de armas de cusco. We can also coordinate that you carry out this informative talk in the lobby of your hotel, apartment, hostel or family home in Cusco.
How old do I have to be to do the Ausangate, Rainbow Mountain and Machu Picchu trek?
People of all ages (from children, teenagers to retirees) are suitable to complete this trek as age is not a barrier if you have a positive mindset and an active lifestyle.
However, for all people over 60 to 70 years of age, we recommend that you visit your doctor before doing the Inca Trail. You must also bring us the signed authorization from your doctor indicating that you are fit to walk the Ausangate trek, rainbow mountain and Machu Picchu.
Canvas bag or canvas case?
You will receive a duffel bag or duffel bag during your briefing. The porters will carry them along the way and deliver them when you arrive at each camp. They measure 2 ft x 1 ft (64 cm long x 36 cm wide).
A maximum of 7 kg / 15 lbs is allowed for each duffel bag, including the weight of your sleeping bag, mat, clothing and other personal items.
Can I store my luggage in your office?
Of course! During the trip, you can leave or store the things that you will not take on the trek at your hotel where you are staying. Most of these establishments have warehouses where they will store your things (at no extra cost). If you do not trust the place where you are staying, we will gladly store your belongings in our office.
PRICE: US$ 800 per person
PRE-PAYMENT: US$ 300 per person
BALANCE: US$ 500 (commonly paid in Cusco after the informative talk)
Please note that PayPal charges a 5% fee, which we ask the customer to cover as it is due to the use of their service. This tax is for online deposits only.
This small group tour is guaranteed to operate with only two guests.
We like to think that we trek a little differently than our competitors. We stand by our clients and guarantee that we comply 100% with our prices and our departure dates on all our trips.
Sleeping bag: $45.00
Poles (pair): $45.00
$25.00 discount
Student discounts apply to anyone under the age of 17.
From: USD 800
Our 2-day tour of the Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu with Fly Cusco Peru was an experience that exceeded all our expectations...
Travel as I want
October 08, 2023
Very good service and attention. Impeccable and very comfortable logistics. The company's guide was very knowledgeable and allowed me to observe many things that I would have missed if I had not gone with him...
David G
October 04, 2023
This experience has been unmatched, the service they gave us was more than great and professional and the guides, not to mention super good and professional, I always recommend this place, pure life!!...
Natho F
September 25, 2023
