4 day - Bucketlist Cusco

Bucket List Cusco - 4 days

Visit the most picturesque destinations in the Cusco Region

Pack for adventure, these epic 4 days will be filled with some of the most beautiful natural and historical places Peru has to offer. On this 4 day adventure you will visit, Machu Picchu, the Rainbow mountain, Sacred Valley's - Maras (salt mines) & Moray (several terraced circular ancient agricultural sites) and an amazing trek to Humantay lake filled with glacial blues.

Itinerary

Day 1: Sacred Valley Tour

Stop At: Moray, Maras 08655 Peru
On this Moray/Maras tour in the Sacred Valley, we combine the most special Incan ruins the surrounding area has to offer.
You will enjoy unparalleled landscape of the Peruvian Andes throughout your journey and get a true taste of the local culture. With our tour guide by your side you will learn all about the landscape, Incan history, and why the area is so important.

The tour starts with a visit to Chinchero market home to the famous Peruvian weaving and textiles. Following this we will make our way to Moray- “the Inca agricultural greenhouse or laboratory” and then you will head to Moray known for its salt mines which have been exploited since pre- Inca times as a means of economic exchange and securities.
You will have time to explore the area, shop for products the locals have made from the salt and even try chicha, a corn made beer that is very important to the Inca's history. After time exploring we may have time to visit one more site- the fortress of Ollantaytambo before boarding the train to Aguas Calientes.
Duration: 4 hours

No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.

Day 2: Machu Picchu Tour

Stop At: Santuario Historico de Machu Picchu, Machu Picchu Peru
Today is the most magical day of your journey. Depending on your entrance time to Machu Picchu your guide will help you determine the best time to wake up for your tour. Your guide will take about 2 hours explaining the highlights of Machu Picchu and the beautiful sites. In the afternoon, you will get back on the bus and head to Aguas Calientes town. You will then board the train back to Ollantaytambo, where a private van will be waiting for your ride back to Cusco arriving between 6-8pm.
Duration: 2 hours

No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.

Day 3: Humantay Lake Trek

Stop At: Humantay Lake, Cusco 08001 Peru
Hike to one of Peru's most magical lakes and be surrounded by the impressive Salkantay and Humantay Peaks while gazing at unbelievable turquoise water. (pick up and drop off at hotel in Cusco) OVERVIEW:

Duration: Full Day 3am- 5 or 6pm
Distance: 6.4 km (4 mi)
Round Trip Elevation: 3,869m (12,690 feet) / 4,200m (13,779 feet) Difficulty: Easy/ moderate
Duration: 15 hours

No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.

Day 4: Rainbow Mountain Trek

Stop At: Cerro Colorado Vinicunca, Apv- Tipon-n11, Cusco 08003 Peru
Your day starts in Cusco where you are picked up from your hotel at 2:15am for a 3.5 hour trip via private van to the start of the trail.

You will be given a local Peruvian style breakfast prepared by our chef and fuel up for the hike ahead of you. The hike to the rainbow mountain will take around 2 hours (each way) and is a distance of 4 kilometers (2.5 miles). We will have snacks on top and take a relaxing break to soak up the vistas, where you can enjoy the beauty that surrounds you.
Breakfast, lunch and English guided included. Arriving in Cusco around 4pm.
Duration: 12 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
No accommodation included on this day.