Montaña de Colores 1D
Montaña de Colores 1D
Día 1: Cusco – Lares – Huaca Wasi
We pick you up from your hotel at 6 in the morning, we will pass through the towns of Calca and then we can visit the Humanmarca archaeological complex, a small pre-Inca citadel where we can observe spectacular (terrace, temple and Inca streets), then we continue to the valley of Lares where you will have your first breakfast accompanied by incredible views of the Andes mountain ranges. Then, you can enjoy the thermal baths, which are made up of several pools that range from cold to boiling, they are composed of purely volcanic water, it is considered good for bones, stress, muscles and headaches. Afterwards we will have lunch and we will also find our muleteers and horses to be able to carry our backpacks.
Next, we will begin a 3-hour walk in which the guide will explain to us about textiles, livestock, agriculture, cultivation of many varieties of organic potatoes and medicinal plants, on this walk we can see quite a few alpacas, vicuña and the most impressive of the Andean house decorations. Then we arrive at the Huaca Wasi camp (3770 m.a.s.l.), the guide will accompany us to the village and visit some local homes, where you will learn about the lifestyle and ancient traditions of the local people.
Día 2: Huaca Wasi – Huaca Punku – Mantanay – Yanahuara
You will wake up at approximately 6 in the morning, with our coca tea services. After our breakfast we will continue walking for 3 hours to Huacarpunku where we can see a waterfall (composite) the views are impressive. You will see lakes, waterfalls, llamas and alpacas. We’ll have an emergency horse to ride in case you’re tired. Then we will begin our descent to the lunch point where we will pass through two lagoons (the first lagoon called Auro Q’ocha where we can see birds from the area and the second lagoon Yurac Q’ocha (3600 masl) where you can enjoy lunch. Maybe there will be llamas grazing nearby, after lunch you will descend through a Q’euñas forest until you reach Yanahuara (3400 masl) where our tents await us.
Día 3: Yanahuara – Mirador de Yanahuara – Ollantaytambo
We will wake up approximately 7 in the morning, after breakfast we continue walking downhill, along this path, we will be able to see the preparation of the chicha, taste if you want the delicious Inca chicha and you will pass through fruit trees and you will begin to feel the changes of the micro-climate and you will start to see crops that are different from in the high mountains. Around the sacred valley people farm corn, quinoa, peaches, avocados, and other types of fruit. We continue with the ascent to the Yanahuara viewpoint where we can see the impressive sacred valley, then we will descend to have our lunch with our mountain chef and say goodbye because we will board the bus where it will take us to Ollantaytambo to take the 12:58 pm train to Aguas Calientes. for two hours to the town of Aguas Calientes.
Día 4: Machu Picchu – Ollantaytambo – Cusco
The most magical day because we will finally visit Machu Picchu, we wake up very early to take the first buses at 5:30 in the morning, where our guide will explain for two hours in the Inca citadel, then you will have time to explore on your own and take pictures. In the afternoon, we will take a two-hour train back to Ollantaytambo, followed by a bus back to Cusco at your hotel.
• Transportation
• Professional bilingual guide
• Load horses
• Porters
• Hotel
• Food (3 breakfast, 3 lunch, 3 dinner)
• Tickets to enter Machupicchu
• Sleeping bag
• Entrance tickets to the Huaynapicchu Mountain
Frequent Questions
Yes, currently in 2022 tourism is operational throughout the region.
It has 90% of its tourist sites open to the public since July 2022, being the Classic Inca Trail the last to be re-opened for all travelers in the world.
Yes, Machu Picchu will be accessible to all travelers by 2022.
The most important accesses to the Inca citadel are operational and complying with all biosecurity requirements to combat the spread of covid19.
Machu Picchu can be reached by train service, or by both routes of the Inca Trail.
Cusco is the center of power of the Inca culture, one of the most important of the ancient world, and the only one that dominated the Andes Mountains.
Its importance lies in the amount of archaeological remains and cultural evidence that have been left within the entire region of Cusco.
The tours in Cusco have a lot of knowledge and culture, it is the trip to another world that takes us to know the Incas.
Today Machu Picchu represents the modern wonder that Peru has, but Cusco was always important.
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Cusco offers various activities within its wide range of tourist options.
The trekking is the most requested in Cusco, thanks to the amount of Inca routes and archaeological remains that combine perfectly with nature, the traveler has plenty of options to enjoy hiking outdoors.
Among the adventure options we can find Inca challenges that will lead us to camp deep in the region and discover new sites that will demand our physical strength.
Also in history we have infinite and interesting options thanks to the amount of museums, art and streets of Cusco where we will find much to know and enjoy.
The gastronomy of Cusco is a perfect option for those who are looking for new flavors or for those who want to complement their visit.
In the Andean cosmovision we will find a universe of new and ancestral knowledge that will help us to better understand the ancient world of the Incas and the future of our society.
The tours in Cusco can be complemented in a perfect way if we consult with a specialized travel agency like INCA’S WORLD, which will find the best way to make the most of our days.
Cusco and the Peruvian highlands have two distinct seasons: rainy season and dry season.
In the rainy season the rainfall is constant, and the skies can have many clouds that hide the sun in our outings. It happens during the months of September to April.
The dry season is the best time to visit Cusco because sunny days abound and bring out the best of the natural destinations.
In the dry season the routes are more accessible and the possibility of having an intense rain that stops our plans are very few; between the months of May and August.
In Cusco, and throughout Peru, the official language is Spanish, followed by Quechua.
But like all centers of world tourism, many languages are spoken in Cusco.
It happened in the year 1534, on March 23rd Francisco Pizarro founded the city of Cusco on what were the Inca foundations.
That is why the city of Cusco is an interesting combination of Inca and colonial architecture.
months of May and August.
It will absolutely depend on your objectives in Cusco, there are people who stayed to live in Cusco to explore everything.
In a place where the options are almost infinite, the best way to organize the necessary days will be taking into account the main objective that brings you to Cusco.
If you are an adventurer looking for the best trekking routes, you will have to consider Salkantay, Inca Trail and Choquequirao as your main motivations, which will take you at least twelve days.
In the end, the best thing you can do before booking your tickets or scheduling your trips, is to coordinate with INCA’S WORLD , to organize all the tours that will help you meet your 2021 goals in Cusco.
Currently you can reach Cusco by land or air; by public or private transport from the city of Lima.
The months of May and August.
The average altitude in Cusco is 3999 meters above sea level. This should be taken into consideration for our first few days, where it will be necessary to take things slowly.
Getting used to the altitude is the first objective of every traveler who wants to enjoy his experience in the navel of the world.
Yes, the Classic or Short Inca Trail is only accessible with a legal and professional tourism agency such as INCA’S WORLD.
The purpose of this measure is to protect the natural area and the archaeological remains found along the entire stretch; in times of covid19, the daily capacity of Machu Picchu and the Inca Trail are controlled to avoid crowds.
The Inca Trail is an ancient route that must be preserved to the smallest detail, and the best way to do this is with a team of professionals committed to serving tourists and caring for Cusco.
