If you love adventure then this package could be the right one Rainbow mountain plus Maras Moray, you will start from a light lake knowing the Sacred Valley of the Incas where you will also be able to acclimatize and avoid altitude sickness. Then the next day you will make the rainbow Mountain day hike, is a spectacular multi-colored mountain in the Andes near Cusco . is an absolute must for all those who love stunning
landscapes and gorgeous scenery
Itinerary
1 Day.-During this Sacred Valley day tour, go to the must-visit sites of Cusco and have a chance to try traditional Incan beer. Get picked up from your hotel in Cusco's city center and head to your first stop, Mirador Taray.
Take in the spectacular views of the Andes and the Sacred Valley to prepare for your day of discovery.
Continue to the town of Pisac, the site of a popular market. See how locals dye alpaca wool with natural plants of the region. Visit the archaeological site and see its terraces, Incan cemeteries, and royal buildings.
Afterward, move on to Moray to learn about the history of the Incas and wonder at their mysterious circular terraces.
Head to the nearby village of Maras and learn about its history as a center for salt production at the Maras Salt Mines. Admire the unique quilt work of over 3,000 salt ponds spilling into the Sacred Valley. From here, go to Urubamba and enjoy a buffet lunch at a local restaurant. Lunch no included
Continue with a drive along the Urubamba River towards the town of Ollantaytambo to visit the ruins. Marvel at the remarkable Incan architecture built during the Incan Empire's heyday. In addition to the ruins, see an amazing rock formation that represents the Incan god of Wiracocha
After your time at the ruins, choose to return to Cusco with your guide or to stay in Ollantaytambo so you can continue your personal travels to Machu Picchu.
2 Day.-Your professional tour guide will pick you up from your accommodation in Cusco between 4:00 AM and 4:30 AM. After a 2-hour drive, you will arrive in Cusipata where you will stop for breakfast and buy water and snacks for the trek.
Following breakfast, you'll travel one more hour to the hike starting point, at 4,850 meters. From there you will start your 3.5-kilometer trek to Rainbow Mountain over both flat and uphill terrain.
During your hike, you will enjoy amazing views and encounters with wild alpacas, llamas, and vicuñas. Once you reach the top at 5,010 meters, you can make use of some free time to take a break, and if the weather is good, you will be able to enjoy views over Rainbow Mountain.
You'll go downhill to the starting spot for another hour. Then, take transportation back to Cusipata where a local lunch will be waiting for you. Once you finish your buffet lunch you will travel back to Cusco, where you will arrive between 4:00 PM and 5:00 PM at Plaza de Armas.
Included
Day1.-Hotel pickup
Downtown drop-off
Transportation
Professional tour guide
Breakfast and buffet lunch (vegetarian options available)
Oxygen bottle (for emergencies)
1 Wood stick (optional)
First-aid kit
Not Included
Horse (available to rent for 80 Peruvian Sol per person, in cash)
Entrance fees to Rainbow Mountain
Gratuities
Day 2.-Hotel pickup
Private transportation to the Sacred Valley
English and Spanish-speaking professional guide
Small-group tour (between 2 and 8 participants)
Not Included
Lunch
Cusco Tourist Ticket (paid at the venue)
Entrance to Maras Salt Mines (paid at the venue)
Drinks
Price
English guided tour
Adults From US$ From US$ 100 per person
Not included
Entry to Moray: S/ 70 (usd 18.00) per person.
Entry to Maras: S/ 10 (usd 3.50) per person.
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