Inca Trail & Rainbow Mountain adventure

Arrive in Lima, Peru’s sprawling and dynamic capital city situated on the Pacific Coast. After going through customs, your arranged transfer will take you to the city center. The rest of the day is free for you to rest and prepare for your upcoming excursions or explore your new surroundings at your leisure. Try venturing out for your first bites of delicious Peruvian cuisine, or take a refreshing drink of Inka Kola, a uniquely Peruvian soda. Overnight stay in Lima.

Breakfast at the hotel. Get your heart pumping first thing with a 2-hour morning bike tour of the city! Take a ride through the best areas of the city, crossing from Miraflores to Barranco along the seaside boardwalk. Along the way, discover picturesque parks, interesting shops, and unique street art. Next, reward yourself with an included artisanal gelato. If you’re still interested in discovering more of Lima’s cultural heritage, join our optional Lima historic tour and Larco Museum* in the afternoon. After an active day, return to the hotel for a restful night’s sleep. Overnight stay in Lima.*Optional Lima historic tour and Larco Museum: Get to know both new and old Lima, exploring the gleaming modern districts of Miraflores and San Isidro, followed by the UNESCO-recognized historic city center. See emblematic buildings such as the Government Palace, the Lima Cathedral, the Archbishop's Palace, among others. Enter one of the most iconic ecclesiastical spaces of Lima, the UNESCO-listed Convent of Santo Domingo, where the relics of three Peruvian saints are located. End with a visit to the Rafael Larco Herrera Museum, one of the most important in the country for its valuable collection of almost 45,000 pieces made by pre-Hispanic cultures, especially the Mochica.

Breakfast at the hotel. Say goodbye to Lima and prepare to head to the Sacred Valley. Your transfer will meet you at the hotel and whisk you to the airport for a flight to Cuzco. When you land, another transfer will take you to the hotel in the Sacred Valley (about 1.5 to 2 hours by car). During the drive, make a quick stop in Sulca, where you’ll visit the local textile museum and have the option to participate in an indigenous ceremony*. Arrive at your hotel for check-in. Overnight stay in the Sacred Valley.*Optional Earth Ceremony in Sulca: Perform a sacred ritual with an Andean priest to thank Pachamama, Goddess Mother Earth, and respectfully ask her to impart the energy necessary to achieve what is longed for.

Breakfast at the hotel. Begin your day with an exciting outing, flying high above the Sacred Valley on a zipline! Equipped with a harness, helmet and gloves, start with a beautiful 35-minute hike from the base to reach the first descent cable. Experienced guides will hook you to each cable by means of a pulley fixed to the harness and you’ll descend to the next point, surrounded by breathtaking views. In total, the zipline circuit has 7 lines of cables for a total of 2,800 meters of pure fun.Important note: if you suffer from a fear of heights, we can replace this activity with a visit to a coffee plantation at no additional cost. You must notify us of this change at least 55 days in advance, otherwise it will not be possible to replace the activity.If you’re primed for even more adventure, join the afternoon’s optional excursion to Maras and Moray*, two of the Sacred Valley’s most important archaeological sites. Return to the hotel in the evening. Overnight stay in the Sacred Valley.*Optional excursion to Maras & Moray: Spend the second half of the day exploring two iconic sites. The impressive complex of Moray, which resembles a natural amphitheater, amazes with its huge and perfectly concentric terraces. Enjoy a guided tour to learn about the history of these fascinating ruins. In addition, we will visit the famous ancient salt mines of Maras, where, to this day, the finest salt in the world is obtained. With breathtaking panoramic views of the mosaic of terraces and ponds, Maras offers the perfect setting for photography enthusiasts.

Breakfast at the hotel. Today begins the most spectacular part of your journey: the Inca Trail. Your guide will pick you up from your hotel and transfer with you to the train station in Ollantaytambo. Once there, together with your guide board the famous train to Machu Picchu continuing until the 104th km. At this point, disembark and start your hiking route! The first stop will be Wiñay Wayna, a set of Inca ruins set in a hillside overlooking the Urubamba river. The agricultural terraces they constructed hundreds of years ago are still visible today! Take some time to explore the area independently, perhaps enjoying your included boxed lunch, then continue the route to Inti Punku. This is considered the entry portal to Machu Picchu, and would have been guarded by the Inca military–it’s also where you’ll get a full view of the citadel for the first time! Feeling accomplished, board a bus to Aguas Calientes to rest for the evening. Overnight stay in Aguas Calientes.Total hike time: 7 to 8 hoursDistance covered: 12 kmImportant note: Remember to dress appropriately for this day. Most importantly, don't forget your hiking shoes, hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, and water bottle. We recommend that you wear comfortable clothing suitable for the cold (due to the altitude) and bring waterproof clothing in case you get caught in the rain.Important note: On all trains to or from Aguas Calientes, passengers may only carry one piece of hand luggage (such as a backpack, purse, or briefcase) weighing no more than 8 kg/17 lbs and with a maximum measurement of 46 inches/118 cm (height, length & width). We recommend that you bring everything you need inside for your 1-night stay in Aguas Calientes, including a change of clothes. Guests should leave their large suitcases at the Sacred Valley hotel and our team will take care of the transfer to your hotel in Cuzco.

Wake up rested and have breakfast in Aguas Calientes, ready to enjoy a full day ahead experiencing one of the wonders of the modern world: Machu Picchu. Meet your guide and head to the citadel by bus, where you’ll learn more about this impressive set of structures. Built in the 15th century by the Sapa Inca Pachacuti, the citadel is an amazing example of Inca architectural knowledge and their ability to adapt to the rugged Andean environment. The guided tour will take you through the main enclosures while explaining the history, organization and importance that this Wonder of the World had during the Inca Empire. Explore its internal terraces and temples with the impressive backdrop of the Huayna Picchu mountain.Ready for a challenge? Join our optional scenic hike in Machu Picchu* to catch the most impressive panoramic views of Machu Picchu. At the end of the day, return by bus to Agua Calientes to await the departure of our train back to Ollantaytambo, followed by your transfer to Cuzco. Overnight stay in Cuzco.*Optional scenic hike in Machu Picchu: Get a new perspective on this wonder of the world by climbing one of the nearby peaks such as Machu Picchu or Huayna Picchu. You’ll be informed of the exact route in-situ by your guide, depending on availability that day. Prepare for a challenging hike, bearing in mind that the high altitude can cause the excursion to be especially tiring. But the views will be spectacular!

Breakfast at the hotel. Take advantage of a free day in Cuzco to rest and recover from the previous day’s intense activities. If you’re feeling up to it, feel free to join the afternoon’s optional excursions, including a walking tour of Cuzco* and a visit to the Cuzco Planetarium**. End your day in Cuzco and return to the hotel to rest: tomorrow will be another long day! Overnight stay in Cuzco.*Optional Cuzco walking tour: This charming half-day walking tour of Cuzco offers history, culture and art. Visit the Plaza de Armas and the Cathedral, whose interior holds a marvelous collection of colonial art and canvases from the Cuzco School. Within walking distance is the Koricancha: its baroque façade built over the solid Inca walls perfectly summarizes the syncretism of cultures in the city of Cuzco. End at the San Pedro Market, the oldest in the city. Designed in 1925 by Gustave Eiffel, today it brings together hundreds of traders of local products.**Optional Cuzco Planetarium visit: Live a unique experience at the Cuzco Planetarium, located 15 minutes from downtown. Learn about the important relationship between the Andean people and the cosmos, seeing the wonders of the universe up close thanks to special equipment. Weather permitting, you will be able to observe stars and constellations through telescopes and other astronomical instruments. The tour ends at the Plaza de Armas.

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