HUMANTAY LAGOON

Latin America is recognized worldwide for the diversity and natural beauty that are hidden within countries like Peru. An unparalleled adventure destination is Cusco, which guards the Salkantay Mountain route, an attraction that moves with the beautiful landscapes and keeps years of history.
The Humantay lagoon is sheltered by the mountains of Salkantay and Humantay, at 4,300 m.s. It is located in the Vilcabamba mountain range in southern Peru. This lagoon formed by the thaw of the Humantay mountain presents a unique and incomparable landscape with its turquoise waters. The Humantay lagoon is part of the route from the Salkantay mountain to Machu Picchu, you can access walking besides it lends itself to some other camping activities. The lagoon is visited by shamans and tourists from around the world to leave offerings to the Pachamama, deity that represents Mother Earth in the Inca culture.

Useful Information 

- Meals - 1 breakfast, 1 lunch,
- Overall Difficulty - Moderate
- STARTING POINT: - Cusco at your hotel

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PALCOYO MOUNTAIN

Peru’s Rainbow Mountain, Vinicunca, has grown in popularity since discovered for tourism in 2015. Though still a very new travel destination, hundreds of people have already flocked to witness the array of colors first-hand, and almost every tour agency in Cusco offers one-day trips. However, what most people don’t know is that there are various Rainbow Mountains located in Valle Rojo, or Red Valley, and trips to a second Rainbow Mountain, Palcoyo, have begun to take place.

Now that you know you have two Rainbow Mountain options, you might be wondering which one is right for you. Well, lots of factors should be considered before making a decision such as your hiking preferences, physical ability, and goals.

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RAINBOW MOUNTAIN HIKE

According to the research, the coloration of the rainbow mountain is due to the composition of minerals that it has: the pink color is for the red clay, fangolitas and arilitas. The whitish, for the quartzose sandstone and marls, rich in calcium carbonate. The red is composed of the clay (iron) and clays belonging to the upper tertiary. The green is due to the compound of phyllites and clays rich in ferro magnesian. The earthy brown is a product of fanglomerate composed of rock with magnesium belonging to the Quaternary era. And the mustard yellow color for the calcareous sandstones rich in sulfur minerals, the vinicunca mountain is rich in all these minerals.

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CUSCO IMPERIAL TOUR

In Peru and in South America, there are few places that offer you magic and the special connection with nature and archeology. The first step in Machu Picchu, you feel that it is a true wonder. One of the most important reasons to realize how impressive nature and the apus were at the time of making their constructions. Nature and history together to surprise us It was a place that was kept hidden from the view of the Spaniards, so it was an untouched wonder until Hiram Bingham arrived and told the world that here in Cusco, was the most important architectural work of the Incas.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

Cusco was once the capital of the Inca Empire and one of the most important cities of the Viceroyalty of Peru.
The city of Cusco currently holds many titles that have been attributed due to its history, archeology, anthropology and architecture:
- Cusco Cultural Heritage.
- Cusco Archaeological Capital of America.
- Cusco Historical Capital of Peru.
- Cusco Navel of the World.

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CUSCO EXPRESS TOUR

In Peru and in South America, there are few places that offer you magic and the special connection with nature and archeology. The first step in Machu Picchu, you feel that it is a true wonder. One of the most important reasons to realize how impressive nature and the apus were at the time of making their constructions. Nature and history together to surprise us It was a place that was kept hidden from the view of the Spaniards, so it was an untouched wonder until Hiram Bingham arrived and told the world that here in Cusco, was the most important architectural work of the Incas.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION: 

 Cusco was once the capital of the Inca Empire and one of the most important cities of the Viceroyalty of Peru.
 The city of Cusco currently holds many titles that have been attributed due to its history, archeology, anthropology and architecture:
- Cusco Cultural Heritage.
- Cusco Archaeological Capital of America.
- Cusco Historical Capital of Peru.
- Cusco Navel of the World.
 During the Viceroyalty big houses, stunning churches and convents were built upon Inca foundations, such constructions have magnificent works of art inside.
 Machu Picchu is one of the 7 Wonders of the Modern World, Heritage of Humanity, Historical Sanctuary of Peru and probably the most important archaeological site in Latin America.
 Machu Picchu es majestic architecture comprises 140 structures throughout the citadel.
 Machu Picchu was built by the Inca Pachacutec around the year 1460.
 After being forgotten, it was only in 1911 that the American Hiram Bingham reached Machu Picchu on an expedition and spread the site worldwide.
 Its main buildings of Machu Picchu are the Intihuatana, the Temple of the Sun and the Temple of the Three Windows.
 In 1913 it received worldwide attention when the National Geographic Society dedicated its entire print run in April to the newly rediscovered city.

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BEST ROUTES TO MACHU PICCHU

INCA TRAIL 

In the upper area close to the Skies, the Incas built one of their best-preserved cities, now recognized as one of the 7 wonders of the modern world. Many travelers and adventurers come to explore the fantastic nature, beautiful landscapes and archaeological sites around the Inca trail, to finally get dazzled by the majesty of the Inca citadel of Machu Picchu. 

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Starting Altitude – 2720m / 8920ft.
Highest Altitude – 4217m / 13,780ft.
Walking Distance – 45km / 26 miles
Longest Day – Day 2, approximately 16km / 9.9 miles
Coldest Night – Day 2 around 0º celsius
Overall Difficulty – Moderate
STARTING POINT: - Cusco at your hotel 

IMPORTANT INFORMATION: 

•  The Qhapaq Ñan or Inca Trail is an extensive network of roads perfected by the Incas, which aimed to unite the diverse peoples of Tawantinsuyu for an efficient management of existing resources throughout the Andean territory. 
•  The Inca Trail to Machu Picchu is considered by experts as one of the most spectacular trekking routes in the world. 
•  The Inca Trail is among the 10 best treks in the world according to various investigations of various companies and webpages specialized in travel. 
•  Machu Picchu was built by the Inca Pachacutec around the year 1460. 
•  Machu Picchu is one of the 7 Wonders of the Modern World, Heritage of Humanity, Historical Sanctuary of Peru and probably the most important archaeological site in Latin America. 
•  Machu Picchu is the most important symbol of the Inca Empire, once called the "Lost City of the Incas".

SALKANTAY TREK

Our Salkantay trek 4 days is considered by most to be the best alternative route, This walk allows you to enjoy the options that there is in the salkantay route, you will go up to humantay lake, you will pass for the highets point of the salkantay route to be to see salkantay mountain up close, you hike through the santa teresa valley that is full of vegetation is the begining of the peruvian amazon, you have the chance to see, plantations of coffe, coca, avocados, bananas and much more, this valley is full of fresh wáter with many waterfalls. If you are an adventures person you got the chance to do the biggest and longest zipline of southamerica. choose this one and get a perfect adventures vacation to machu Picchu.

Useful Information 

- Starting Altitude - 3350 meters / 10990 feet . 
- Highest Altitude - 4600 meters / 15091 ft
- Walking Distance - 12km / 7.45 miles
- Campsite Elevation - 3920 meters / 12861 ft
- Meals - 3 breakfast, 3 lunch, 3 dinner, 2 tea times, 2 wake up tea
- Overall Difficulty - Moderate - Changing
- STARTING POINT: - Cusco at your hotel 

LARES TREK 

This route offers a unique experience, an tourism route that gives us an unforgettable experience in the heights of the Sacred Valley. In the Lares Valley besides enjoying beautiful scenery you can enjoy a beautiful experience living with the local people, who will receive us with open arms showing the most beautiful thing about this place ... its "simplicity". On this route you can also enjoy the medicinal thermal baths, appreciate andean lagoons, snow-covered mountain passes and finally visit the Inca citadel of Machu Picchu. 

Useful Information 

- Starting Altitude - 2900m / 11151ft. 
- Highest Altitude - 4780m / 15,682 ft
- Walking Distance - 34 km / 21 miles
- Longest Day - Day 1, approximately 14km / 8.7 miles
- Overall Difficulty - Moderate - Difficult 

INCA JUNGLE TRAIL

The Inca Jungle Trail Short combines adventure sports such as mountain biking, rafting, zip line and trekking for 3 days until you reach Machu Picchu and one of the additional mountains "Machu Picchu Mountain" or "Huaynapicchu". The Inka Jungle Trail is the favorite tour for young people from all over the world who come to Cusco in search of adventure and extreme sports. As a Tourism Agency located in Cusco we offer a differentiated service; with an exclusive route, trained guides (real command of English and local history), bicycles equipped for downhill, the safest rafting and zipline services. We recommend our passengers book in advance to have everything insured and avoid unnecessary risks such as loss of equipment, lack of access to Machu Picchu, Machu Picchu Mountain, Huayna Picchu or even worse, being stranded in Aguas Calientes (no return train). 

Useful Information 

- Starting Altitude: 4400m / 14435ft. 
- Highest Altitude: 4350 meters / 14271 ft. 
- Minimum Altitude: 1430 meters / 4691 ft 
- Biking distance: 65km / 40 mile 
- Biking time: 3.5 to 4 hour approximately. 
- Hiking distance: 19 Kilometers / 12.3 mile 
- Overall Difficulty: Moderate 

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SACRED VALLEY & MACHU PICCHU

•  The Sacred Valley (2850 meters), in the Peruvian Andes, is composed of numerous rivers flowing through canyons and valleys. It has numerous archaeological monuments and Andean villages. 
•  The Sacred Valley was very appreciated by the Incas due to its special geographical and climatic qualities.
•  It was one of the main points of production due to the richness of its land, it’s currently the place where the best maize in Peru is produced. 
•  In this valley we can see beautiful colonial towns, which now show its mix of architecture, art and living culture. 
•  Machu Picchu is one of the 7 Wonders of the Modern World, Heritage of Humanity, Historical Sanctuary of Peru and probably the most important archaeological site in Latin America. 
•  Machu Picchu es majestic architecture comprises 140 structures throughout the citadel.
•  Machu Picchu was built by the Inca Pachacutec around the year 1460.
•  After being forgotten, it was only in 1911 that the American Hiram Bingham reached Machu Picchu on an expedition and spread the site worldwide. 
•  Its main buildings of Machu Picchu are the Intihuatana, the Temple of the Sun and the Temple of the Three Windows. 
•  In 1913 it received worldwide attention when the National Geographic Society dedicated its entire print run in April to the newly rediscovered city.

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