Andean Explorer with Sacred Valley and Rainbow Mountain – 9 Days
- 216 hours
- 2 languages
- Mobile ticket
Highlights
Experience Cusco to the fullest with our 9-day, 8-night Andean Explorer Trek, the most comprehensive tour for those who want to see the essential sites of the Inca world in a single experience. Explore the imperial city, discover the Sacred Valley, conquer the Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu, and marvel at the Mountain of Colors. Adventure, culture, and unforgettable landscapes come together to create the perfect itinerary. - Explore Cusco with an exclusive City Tour of its most emblematic temples, fortresses, and viewpoints. - Tour the Sacred Valley visiting Pisac, Ollantaytambo, and Chinchero with authentic cultural experiences. - Experience the famous Salkantay Trek while resting in exclusive camps. - Discover Machu Picchu with a guided tour without the crowds. - Marvel at the impressive Rainbow Mountain after a hike through unforgettable high Andean landscapes.
Inclusions
What's included
- Pre-departure briefing
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Basic hiking equipment: Sleeping bag, trekking poles, rain poncho, backpack cover, and hand towel.
- Experienced Mountain Guide
- Safety: First aid kit, Walkie-talkies, oxygen, and emergency satellite pones
- Tourist ticket for the Sacred Valley visit and city tour in Cusco.
- Lunch
- 3 nights camping accommodation (Sky Camp, Mountain Sky View, Super Jungle Domes)
- Dinner
- Breakfast
- Entrance to Machu Picchu (Circuit 2 for 5-month bookings; if unavailable, Circuit 3, then Circuit 1)
- Transportation of personal belongings.
- All private transport and transfers during the tour
- Entrance tickets to the Salkantay route and Humantay Lake.
- Entrance to Rainbow Mountain (Vinincunca).
- Personal duffel bag (up to 5 kg / 11 lb) for your travel gear.
- Private Camping Facilities & Equipment
- Entrance to Cusco Cathedral and Qoricancha.
- Water, Tea Time, and daily snacks on the trail
- Cultural immersion at a local coffee farm.
- 4 nights in a hotel in Cusco (Days 1, 2, 7, and 8)
- 1 night in a hotel in Aguas Calientes (Day 6)
What's not
- Clothing and personal hiking equipment
- Travel Insurance (Recommended)
- Gratuities for the staff (Optional)
Cancellation
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Reviews
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Know before you go
- Pickup
- Pickup is included for everyone.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 12 travellers
- Operated by
- Salkantay Trekking
- Service animals allowed
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
- It's recommended to arrive in Cusco at least 2 days before the trek to adjust to the altitude.
- Spots at Machu Picchu sell out quickly. Book this trip at least five months in advance to secure spaces.
- Passport name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants
How it compares in Cusco
- Its from-price is 768% above the median of the 4460 experiences we list in Cusco.
- It is longer than most of them.
- By number of reviews it ranks 496 of 4460.
About Cusco
Cusco, the old Inca capital high in the Peruvian Andes, blends massive stone walls with colonial churches and is the gateway to Machu Picchu.
The Plaza de Armas is the heart of the city, framed by the cathedral and the Jesuit church of La Compañía. Inca stonework survives throughout the centre, most famously at the Qorikancha, the sun temple on which the Spanish built a monastery, and in the twelve-angled stone on Hatun Rumiyoc street. San Blas, the artisans' quarter, climbs steeply with workshops and cafés.
Top-ranked sights in Cusco: Aguas Calientes, Machu Picchu, Ollantaytambo Ruins.
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