Machu Picchu, one of the world’s most renowned archaeological wonders, is an essential destination for those eager to dive into Peru’s rich history and awe-inspiring landscapes. Perched high in the Andes, this ancient Inca citadel provides a unique window into the captivating culture and remarkable engineering feats of the Inca civilization.
Discover the breathtaking beauty of Rainbow Mountain and the Red Valley on a unique adventure in Cusco. We’ll start early, picking you up from your hotel at 4:30 a.m. and taking you in our private transport to the charming village of Cusipata, located at an altitude of 3200 meters (10,500 feet). We’ll enjoy a delicious breakfast, gathering energy for the exciting hike ahead.
The Salkantay Trek is one of the most scenic and rewarding trekking routes to Machu Picchu, offering an unforgettable adventure for those seeking a unique alternative to the traditional Inca Trail. This high-altitude trek takes you through diverse landscapes, from snow-capped peaks and rugged mountains to lush cloud forests and vibrant green valleys.
A Cusco travel agency often possesses extensive expertise in the region’s rich Inca heritage.
These agencies specialize in creating tailored itineraries that accommodate a variety of interests and budgets.
Numerous Cusco travel agencies emphasize sustainable tourism, advocating for responsible travel that reduces environmental impact.
Discover the cultural treasures of Cusco with our traditional tours, immersing yourself in the captivating history and legacy of the region's ancient civilizations.
Set off on heart-pounding adventures across Cusco's rugged terrain, with exciting activities ranging from high-speed zip-lining to adventurous white-water rafting trips.
Hike through stunning Andean landscapes on our guided trekking tours, fully immersing yourself in the natural splendor of Cusco's mountains, valleys, and historic trails.
Glide above Cusco’s breathtaking landscapes with our hang gliding tours, giving you unmatched aerial views of the city, majestic mountains, and sacred sites.
Maike L2024-11-01 Highly recommanded! I went on 2 trips with Illapa together with my sister and we really like the agency because we traveled in small groups and had time to explore the areas without rush. Communication was very good! We highly recommand the hike through the red valley to the rainbow mountain. The landscape is very special (more than the pictures can show) and you arrive at the rainbow mointain when most of the people had left already. Morgane R2024-10-26 Great! I had a really good experience with this agency, I definitely recommand it. The guide was super nice and the views we got were totally worth it! Nab N2024-02-28 Red valley trip Wonderful walk in the red valley with Joël... An unforgettable day... Great breakfast and meals included"Comerrrrrr Alpagaaaaaaaaaa" BeijingAsh2024-01-15 Inca Trail trip was a great value We used this company to book a four-day Inca Trail trip and a trip to Rainbow Mountain. The Inca Trail trip was better than expected. It was far cheaper than the prices of other operators so I was a bit nervous. However, everything was provided as agreed. The cook and porters and guide were freelancers, but they all knew each other and worked well together. The food was decent and plentiful, the porters did their jobs, and the guide was enjoyable. The last day (in Machu Picchu) was a bit hectic, with the cook not giving proper breakfast and the guide leaving us on our own to find the train back. However these were not deal breakers. On the plus side, Joel gave extra personal attention (such as rides) at times to make sure we were fully taken care of. A week later, we used them for a day trip to Rainbow Mountain. This second trip was more average for the money, not better or worse. Clem G2023-12-09 Great tour and travel agency Good tour and travel agency. They can fulfill any of your request : standard tour, private tour, transport booking. They will find what you request. They have their own guides for private tour and thoses are great. They speak good english, are really nice and give good explanations for the tour. We were really happy with their services and really enjoyed the Inca trail with Joel. Tobias B2023-10-19 Red Valley Trek A friend and I did the Red Valley Trip.1. Booking: As we were not sure what tour to do we decided the night before (20:00) that we want to do this trip the next morning. The booking and communication was really fast, easy and uncomplicated.2. Pick-up: Pick-up was at 4:30 am from the two different hostels in a privat car. It was just the two of us with a privat guide called Joel.3. Guide Joel: Joel as good as a guide can be! He speaks good english, explains a lot during the tour if you want to and is even still enthusiastic about the views as he also takes pictures himself.4. Tour: At around 6:30 am we reached our breakfast spot where other tourists were already eating. The breakfast contained pancakes, fruits, yoghourt, omletts and of course tea and coffee. At around 8:00 am we reached the red valley. There breathtaking views awaited us. We got trekking poles from Joel and started the ~7km hike to the rainbow mountains through a lonely part of the red valley. The views were stunning and the colors so bright under the blue sky!The best part was that we were the only ones (!!!) in the whole valley. After 5km we reached the official touristy red valley viewpoint from where you can‘t the the mlre beautiful party of the red valley. We then took the classical trek to the rainbow mountains. We were there at around 11 am and after a short break most of the day tourists were already gone and we were almost alone again at the normally really crowded rainbow mountains!Afterwards we went back on a short cut and endes the trek after a total of 10km and passing the 5000m above sea level mark for 5 times.This made it somehow exhausting at the end and the trek is challenging. We then went back to the place we got breakfast and had a late lunch at 3:00 pm. We were dropped of at the hostels at around 5:30pmIt was a challenging day with the changes of the altitude. This challenge is worth every minute as it might be the only trek with those views and no other (!) tourists. The planning and execution was perfect even on that very short notice. Joel was great and we had a great time.This one is a real recommendation! Benjamin C2023-08-24 Great experience Perfect Joel was super nice and professional. We had a great experience. We recommend to go with this agency. Zip line is real fun for all family Fabian L2023-04-07 Outstanding experience and help We had an outstanding experience with Illapa. Joel made the impossible possible and organized us an Inka Trail Experience for the next day. What helps is that Joel is a guide himself and maybe you are lucky having him as a guide. Illapa helped us with our special requests and equipped us with everything we needed for the trail. I totally recommend Illapa and the Inca Trail. See you next time, Joel! Sheryl F2023-03-28 Best agency!!! Best agency!! They’ve connected with me immediately and knew exactly my preferences and which tour to indicate me. And they were right!! Best trip ever with best price!! PoroshatD2023-03-05 Safe and reliable private transport We decided to arrange a private transportation instead of booking a tour for rainbow mountain and that was the best decision. Tours pick up at 4 am. Instead we arranged our own timing, 7 am. We communicated and confirmed everything via whatsapp and our driver was there to pick us up on time. It was a very comfortable and safe ride to Rainbow Mountain. When we arrived, tours were finished so we got the place to ourselves. Our driver waited for us until we returned. He spoke excellent English and answered our questions to help us learn about Peru. I highly recommend the private service.