RAINBOW MOUNTAIN MACHU PICCHU AND LAKE TITICACA TOUR

MACHU PICCHU AND LAKE TITICACA TOUR FROM CUSCO

Enjoy our 3-day journey from Cusco to Rainbow Mountain Machu Picchu and Lake Titicaca Tour. This custom tour combines the must-see places of Cusco and Lake Titicaca in Puno. Our especially designed all-inclusive tour shows Peru’s most famous destinations.

Discover the lost city of Machu Picchu, then head to the rainbow mountain and continue to Lake Titicaca with our private tour guide and transportation. These activities take place in the southern regions of Cusco and Puno and offers the opportunity to travel via train, car and boat.

This service highlights the famous Machu Picchu and Lake Titicaca Tour from Cusco. The 3-day tour is perfect for those short on time and looking to explore the best of southern Peru. Furthermore, this tour package is flexible and fully customizable to your needs and interests. Mapi Tour’s dedicated team can change, alter or design from scratch until it suits you.

Embark on this fantastic Rainbow Mountain, Machu Picchu and Lake Titicaca Tour from Cusco. Travel in style and comfort with local tour guides by your side.

RAINBOW MOUNTAIN MACHU PICCHU AND LAKE TITICACA TOUR DETAILS:

• Pick up Location: Machu Picchu Private Tour pick you up from Cusco at 5:00 am.
• Drop off Location: Our private service ends at 8:00 pm in Cusco.
• Tour Duration: Full-day private tour (15 hrs.).
• Max Elevation: 2 430m/7 970ft. The lost city of Machu Picchu is lower than Cusco.
• Tour Service: Private tour. With this service you visit all points of interest at your own pace.
• Physical Grading: Moderate. You follow narrow stone paths and steps, so be prepared for a short hike.
• Machu Picchu Tickets: We buy your tickets based on availability, and we recommend to book well in advance.
• Train Tickets: We organize this trip with vistadome train, which offers larger windows.
• Best Time: April through October.

1. Pick up Location: Rainbow Mountain Private Tour begins from Cusco hotels at 5:00 am.
2. Tour Duration: Full-day tour (10 hrs.).
3. Max Elevation: 5 036 m /16 482 ft. This is the highest among the treks in Cusco.
4. Tour Service: Private tour with great benefits and advantages.
5. Hiking Distance: 8 kilometers or 5 miles, and 3 hours of hike back and forth .
6. Physical Grading: Difficult. With horses as an option for an extra cost.
7. Altitude Sickness: Very few people experience the symptoms, and our team has an oxygen tank in case.
8. Red Valley: This is an optional hike and takes about an hour and requires extra ticket.
9. Meals: Buffet or Set menu (vegetarian /vegan option available).
10. Best Time: April through October.

• Pick up Place: Lake Titicaca Tour begins at 6:4 am at Puno hotels.
• Drop off Place: 5:00 pm at Puno hotels.
• Highlights: Uros and Taquile Floating Islands.
• Tour Duration: Full day tour.
• Max Elevation: 3 820m/12 530ft.
• Tour Service: Shared service.
• Meals: Set menu (vegetarian /vegan option available).
• Best Time: April through October.

CUSCO AND LAKE TITICACA TOUR ITINERARY

Day 1: Machu Picchu Day Trip 

The Machu Picchu Private Tour begins in Cusco at 6:00 am and return around 9:00 pm. For this trip to Machu Picchu our representative and car collects you from the hotel, you will then take a 2-hour journey to Ollantaytambo station. Once there, you will board the train to Aguas Calientes town, the base village for Machu Picchu, arriving about 10:30 am. Here our professional tour guide will meet you and accompany you on the 25-minute bus ride up to the Inca City.

Once at the gate, take a three-hour private guided tour of Machu Picchu, where you will learn about the history of the Incas. During our private tours to Machu Picchu, you will also visit the most important areas of the ancient city. By instance, the Guard House, Sun Temple, Royalty area, Main Plaza, Three Windows Temple, Sacred Sun Dial, and other attractions. Additionally, all areas are connected by narrow paths and steps, so be prepared for a bit of walking.

Our Private Tour to Machu Picchu offer plenty of time to fully experience the Inca citadel with your expert tour guide. At the end, you will take the bus to Aguas Calientes and return by Vistadome train to Ollantaytambo station.

You will arrive at Ollantaytambo train station where our private transportation awaits. From here, you will continue on our comfortable car and drop you off at the hotel in Cusco.

Day 2: Rainbow Mountain Tour

The Rainbow Mountain Trip begins with a pick up at 5:00 am from your hotel in Cusco. Then, we will take a 2-hour drive in our private vehicle, heading to the south valley of Cusco. Enjoy your breakfast at the village of Cusipata. This also gives you a chance to use the bathroom and stretch your legs after two-hour journey. Eat as much as you can because you still have an hour to go and digest.

Our tour to Vinicunca continues in our transport for one more hour and reach the trailhead of phulawasipata. Here, begin your hike enjoying a typical Andean scenery with herds of alpacas and llamas. Views of Ausangate Mountain will grace us as we trek through villages and interact with locals. You’ll also see many red-colored mountains and green valleys which are the main highlights of this adventure.

We summit the Rainbow Mountain after a total hike of approximately 2 hours. we’ll reach our destination at an elevation of 5 036 mt/16,500 ft. From the lookout point enjoy the natural and fantastic vibrant colors. You also have plenty of time to explore, take pictures and take it all in. We’ll stay for 20 minutes at the summit and another in the lower area. We’ll descend for one hour the same way back to the start point. Our private transportation takes us for another one hour to our lunch spot.

From here, we will take a 5-hour journey to Puno and Lake Titicaca. We will travel through the highland landscapes, passing various Andean villages and towns. Our arrival to Puno will be around 9:00 pm, and we’ll drop you off at your hotel.

Day 3: Lake Titicaca Tour

The Lake Titicaca Tour from Puno begins at 6:30 am with a transfer from your hotel to the port of lake. Then, we will continue by motorized boat to the famous floating island of Uros. Once there, we will walk on the spongy reed islands, visiting the homes of native Uros inhabitants. This tribe is credited to be the direct descendants of one of the oldest South American Civilizations.

Here your expert guide for Lake Titicaca Tour will give you an explanation about how the Uros people build their home islands. You will also learn how they forge a subsistent lifestyle floating in the middle of Titicaca Lake. And for an intimate experience, you can also ride on traditional reed boats and visit other Uros floating islands.

After that, we will take a two-hour boat excursion to the Quechuan islands of Taquile. Once there, we will take a short hike following the stone pathway to reach the islands’ village. Enjoy the best view of Titicaca Lake and lunch with local families. Our Titicaca Lake Tour not only gives you an insight into local culture but also ensures families get support from tourism.

In the afternoon, we will descend 500 steps to the main port of the island and sail back to Puno. Our full-day Titicaca experience ends at 4:30 pm. with a transfer to your hotel in Puno.

MACHU PICCHU DAY TRIP INCLUDES:

• Expert English-speaking tour guide.
• Machu Picchu guided tour – Private Service.
• Round trip – Vistadome train service between Ollantaytambo and Aguas Calientes.
• Bus ticket between Aguas Calientes and Machu Picchu (RT).
• Admission tickets to Machu Picchu.
• Private Transportation from Ollantaytambo Train Station to Cusco.
• Two-night 3* hotel in Cusco (it can be upgraded).

* Lunch is not included.

RAINBOW MOUNTAIN TOUR INCLUDES:

• Professional English-speaking tour guide.
• Private transportation.
• Rainbow Mountain ticket.
• Breakfast and lunch at restaurant.
• Emergency oxygen bottle and medical kit.
• One-night 3* hotel in Puno.

* Horse and drinks are not included.

LAKE TITICACA TOUR INCLUDES: 

• English-Speaking Tour Guide.
• Transfer From your hotel to the port and Vice-versa.
• Shared service.
• Motorized boat.
• Hotel night – 3 start hotel in Puno
• Lunch in Taquile islands.
• Entrance fee to Lake Titicaca.

* Drinks and the fourth night hotel in Puno is not included. It can be add for an extra cost.

BOOK MACHU PICCHU TICKETS NOW!

The availability of tickets to visit Machu Picchu are limited, and it is advisable to book well in advance to ensure that you get your desired circuit. We can purchase the Machu Picchu tickets of your preference if they are still available.

Our service includes the entrance ticket to Machu Picchu, and we will do our best to buy the one that covers all sectors. If you also want to climb the Waynapicchu Mountain, request in your reservation email and we will add it for an extra cost.

MACHU PICCHU CIRCUITS

The Ministry of Culture has implemented 3 new circuits and 10 routes to visit the Inka City of Machu Picchu.
This is to protect and control the flow of visitors in authorized areas of the Inca citadel. These new regulations will avoid the risk of damage to parts of historical monument and guarantee a quality experience for visitors.

Circuit 1 – Panoramic (Take one of the short hikes and then enjoy the Inca city only from the top part).

– Route 1-A: Machu Picchu Mountain
– Route 1-B: Upper Terrace
– Route 1-C: Sun gate (Available in peak season)
– Route 1-D: Inka Bridge (Available in peak season)

Circuit 2 – Classic Circuit (Allow you to see Machu Picchu from the upper part and visit all sectors).

– Route 2-A: classic, Designed Route – recommended
– Route 2-B: Lower Terrace

Circuit 3 – Machu Picchu Royalty (Visit the central groups of Machu Picchu and then take one of the hikes).

– Route 3-A: Waynapicchu Mountain
– Route 3-B: Designed Royalty Route
– Route 3-C: Big Cavern Route (Available in peak season)
– Route 3-D: Huchuypicchu Mountain (Available in peak season)

For more information copy and paste the URL into your browser: https://tuboleto.cultura.pe/