Peru Express: Nature and Colors

According to the season, we will go to the Poroy train station or Ollantaytambo train station, where we will depart by train to visit one of the New 7 Wonders of the World. We arrive at the Aguas Calientes station where our staff will assist us on boarding the bus to go up the winding road to Machu Picchu, amid a spectacular view of the Urubamba River and its canyon. The Lost City of the Incas, Machu Picchu, will astonish us with its terraces, ceremonial shrines, steps and urban areas. Energy is all around us. After a guided visit, we will have lunch at one of the restaurants in the area. At the arranged time, we will return to Cusco and will be transferred to the hotel.
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Pick up from your Hotel in Cusco between 04:00 am to 4:30 am
2 Hours drive on a private transport to Cusipata located at 4,320 masl
Stop for Breakfast and it will be provided at our cozy place. Afterward
1 more hour drive to the Comunity of Fulam Wasi Pata) located at 4,630 masl
We start our hike from this point located at 4,630 m to 5,100 masl to RAINBOW MOUNTAIN aka:(Cerro Colorado, Montaña de Colores or “Vinicunca”) lead by our expert guide, here we can see the stunning colors that are natural formations of minerals since ages that give colors to the mountain. Beautiful views of red and colors mountains, streams and herds of alpacas and llamas and the south side of Ausangate ranges of mountains. We will hike through small traditional andean villages a see the local people with their colorful dresses and an unique andean landscape south of Cusco near the Apu Ausangate mountain 6,384 masl - the 5th highest mountain in Peru.
After a total hike of approximately 2-3 hours, we finally will reach to this mirador spot to have an impressive views of Rainbow Mountains located at 5,100 masl. Time to explore the area. Time to rest and enjoy our packed lunch. You will have time to take pictures and soak in the environment. (We will spend approximately 30-45 minutes at the top). Then we start our return back hiking a downhill the way thru we came. The hike will take 2.5 hours.
We return. 3 hour drive back to Cusco and drop you off at your Cusco hotel. Approximate arrival time is before 6:00 pm
Included:
Tourist Transport (Round Trip).
1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch. (Optional Vegetarian).
Professional Tour Guide.
First Aid kit.
First oxygen balloon.

Pick up form your Hotel at 05:00 am After we pick you up at your hotel, we will start our adventure to the Humantay Lake with a 4-hour-drive in a transport to Soraypampa located at (3850 m.a.s.l.) Soraypampa is a nice campsite for the first day on the Salkantay trek. In Soraypampa we will have a delicious breakfast to start our day well before beginning our trek. In Soraypampa we will start our trek up to the Humantay Lake (4200 m.a.s.l.) with beautiful views and if the sky is clear enough, we can see the impressive snow-capped Salkantay and Humantay. It is a 1.5-hour-walk to the lake with a low to moderate difficulties, and more than worth it when you see the beautiful lake and views around. It is also possible to rent a horse if you feel tired with the altitude. We will have enough time to take pictures, bring an offer to the Apus (coca leaves, flowers etc) , and for the real brave ones; swimming in the lake when it’s sunny! After some free time, we will start our descent to Soraypampa of about 1.5 hours, which is a lot easier than the way up. In Soraypampa lunch will await us and after some rest we will return to Cusco where we will arrive at 6 p.m
Included:
Tourist Transport (Round Trip).
1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch. (Optional Vegetarian).
Professional Tour Guide.
First Aid kit.
First oxygen balloon.

Departure transfer.