Machu Picchu & Rainbow Mountain

HIGHLIGHTS

• A day to acclimatize in the Sacred Valley, ancient heartland of the Incan civilization. You will visit the town of Pisac, Incan ruins perched on the hillside above the valley, and enjoy all the luxurious amenities of your hotel.
• A private tour of the Sacred Valley. You will visit Moray, a circular terraced agricultural site, the Salinas salt pools, and the massive ruins at Ollantaytambo.
• A train ride through the Sacred Valley to Aguas Calientes, the closest town to Machu Picchu, the lost city of the Incas.
• A guided tour of the breath-taking Machu Picchu, to the most important and fascinating parts of the ruins, where you’ll learn how and why they were constructed.
• A night at an exclusive hotel in Aguas Calientes, where you can once again take in the splendor of your surroundings.
• An opportunity to hike to the top of Huayna Picchu, overlooking the Machu Picchu citadel, for a bird’s eye view of the ruin
• A private half-day tour of Cusco, the capital of the Incan Empire, including stops at the immense ruin of Sacsayhuaman, the temple of Koricancha, and Cusco’s Cathedral to view its art and artefacts.
• The opportunity to take a private tour of Lima’s key sites, including the Larco Archaeological Museum, the San Francisco Monastery and its catacombs, Lima’s historical colonial squares, and the picturesque waterfront district of Miraflores.
• Hike over 13 miles as you ascend Vinicunca, also known as Rainbow Mountain, a name owed to its colorfully striped surface.