Itinerary
CUSCO/AGUAS CALIENTES/MACHUPICCHU/CUSCO
We pick you up from your hotel very early in the morning to travel towards Ollantaytambo village, where there is a 2-hour train service to Aguas Calientes village. Arriving at Machu Picchu train station where the guide waits for you with your names displayed. Then we board a bus to Machu Picchu sanctuary. On the trip, we ascend 400 m/1,312 ft. by a zigzag route for 30 minutes and finally arrive at the Machu Picchu sanctuary.
The Sanctuary of Machu Picchu is known as the lost city of the Incas and was the last refuge of the Inca Empire. We visit and explore all the Incan places that are part of this site. The walking tour takes 3 hours, enough time to understand why the Incas decided to build Machu Picchu at this location. In the afternoon, board the train back to Cusco.
Please note that you need to be at the train station at least 30 minutes before the departure time of your train service. During the train service, waiters provide some aperitifs on board and drinks. When you get to Ollantaytambo or Poroy station, a transfer service will be waiting for you to take you to your hotel in Cusco city.
CUSCO/PAMPA-CHILCA/RAINBOW MOUNTAIN/CUSCO
We leave Cusco very early in the morning from your Hotel, adjusting to its altitude by traveling through the Vilcanota Valley, small villages, a colonial church, Pitumarca village, and the small Inca site MACHUPITUMARCA with its small canyon. A short drive from here takes us to Q´ESIUNO, where we are met by Quechua-speaking Inca descendants. After a short break and energy breakfast, our trip continues with a 3-hour hike up toward VINICUNCA THE RAINBOW MOUNTAIN. We set off to explore the area. This is a perfect opportunity to stop for photos and a snack. From here, we return to Q´ESIUNO for our lunch spot, then return to Cusco.
Inclusions & Exclusions
DAY 1: IN MACHUPICCHU
Includes
- Private & personalized tours: Your group will have its own guide.
- Active itinerary with unique cultural features: The tour is focused on the historical aspects of the site.
- Private tourist transport: Round-trip transport from your Cusco hotel to the train station.
- English speaking tour guide: A professional guide will lead your tour in Machu Picchu.
- Comprehensive guided sightseeing: A 3-hour walking tour of the Machu Picchu site.
- Machu Picchu Ticket: Your entrance fee to the sanctuary is included.
- All pick-ups: We handle all transfers, from your hotel and back.
- Modern Inca motor coach: Refers to the bus service used.
- Two train tickets Ollantaytambo/Machu Picchu: Round-trip tourist train tickets (Expedition service or similar).
- Two bus tickets Machu Picchu (up & down): Round-trip bus tickets between Aguas Calientes and the Machu Picchu entrance.
- All local taxes: All applicable sales taxes are included.
DAY 2 TO RAINBOW MOUNTAIN
Includes:
- Transfers from /to: hotel in Cusco: Round-trip transport is included.
- Expert Mountaineering tour guide: A guide experienced in high-altitude treks will lead you.
- Cooker: A cook will prepare your meals on-site.
- Meals: 1 breakfast, 1 lunch & 2 snacks: These meals are provided on Day 2.
- Private transportation: Your group will have its own vehicle.
- Horses per person (in Rainbow mountain): A horse is provided for part of the journey if needed.
- Horsemen: Local handlers will manage the horses.
- Dining tent / Cooking tent: Tents are set up for meal preparation and service.
- Water: Drinking water will be provided during the excursion.
- Spoken languages: Guides speak Spanish, English, and Portuguese
DAY 1: IN MACHUPICCHU
Not Included
- Meals where not stated: No meals are included on Day 1. You must purchase your own lunch and snacks.
- Excess baggage charges: The train has luggage restrictions; check with the operator for limits.
- Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages or snacks: These are not included.
- Laundry: This service is not available.
- Phone calls/Radio calls or messages: Communication costs are not included.
- Insurance of any kind: We strongly recommend you purchase your own travel insurance.
- Tips: Tipping your guide and driver is optional but appreciated.
DAY 2 TO RAINBOW MOUNTAIN
Does Not Include:
- Flights to and from Peru / Cusco: Airfare is not included.
- Tipping staff: Tips for the guide, driver, and cook are voluntary.
Prices
EXTRAS & UPGRADES
- Huayna Picchu Mountain – $75 USD per person (An iconic, steep climb within the Machu Picchu Citadel offering some of the most breathtaking views of the ruins from above. Tickets are extremely limited — please request at the time of booking, 3 to 4 months in advance)
- Machu Picchu Mountain – $75 USD per person (A longer but less crowded alternative to Huayna Picchu, offering panoramic views of the entire citadel and the surrounding cloud forest from 3,082 m. Please request at the time of booking)
- Vistadome Train Upgrade – $70 USD per person (Upgrade your return train from the standard Expedition service to the Vistadome, featuring panoramic windows including a glass ceiling, wider seats, and an onboard entertainment show. Return journey only)
- Emergency Horse – Rainbow Mountain – $30 USD per person (Available for any traveler who needs assistance during the Rainbow Mountain hike due to altitude discomfort, fatigue, or injury. Please request at the time of booking)
- Buffet Lunch in Aguas Calientes – $23 USD per person (A hearty buffet lunch at a top restaurant in Machu Picchu village after your guided tour of the citadel. Includes traditional Andean and international dishes. Vegetarian and vegan options available)
- Aguas Calientes Hot Springs – $5 USD per person (Relax in the natural thermal baths of Aguas Calientes during your free afternoon before the return train. Entry is payable in cash on-site)
- Machu Picchu Museum Entry – $5 USD per person (The Manuel Chávez Ballón Site Museum, located just below the citadel, features original Inca artifacts, ceramics, and exhibits about the history and discovery of Machu Picchu. Cash only)
- Cusco to Ollantaytambo Private Transfer Upgrade – $40 USD per vehicle (Upgrade from the shared shuttle to a fully private transfer from your Cusco hotel directly to Ollantaytambo train station for maximum comfort and flexibility)
- Red Valley Extension – Rainbow Mountain Day – $15 USD per person (Extend your Rainbow Mountain hike with an additional guided loop into the otherworldly Red Valley, a dramatic crimson landscape that very few visitors see. Please request at time of booking)
- Hotel in Aguas Calientes Upgrade – from $30 USD per person (The standard package includes a basic hostel or budget hotel. Upgrade to a superior or mid-range hotel in Aguas Calientes for added comfort after your Machu Picchu tour. Prices vary by category and availability)
Pricing & Availability – Machu Picchu and Rainbow Mountain 2 Days
This tour combines a 2-day Machu Picchu experience with a full-day Rainbow Mountain trek, all departing from and returning to Cusco. It is available on any date that suits you, subject to Machu Picchu ticket availability. Please book at least 2 months in advance, as Machu Picchu entrance tickets are strictly limited and sell out quickly during high season (May–September). A deposit of $211 USD per person is required at booking to secure your train and Machu Picchu entrance tickets.
GROUP SERVICE
- $497 USD per person
- All entrance fees included
- Discount of $20 USD per person for groups of 5 or more persons
PRIVATE SERVICE
- $697 USD per person – 2 persons
- $597 USD per person – 3 to 4 persons
- $547 USD per person – 5 to 6 persons
- $497 USD per person – 7 to 8 persons
DISCOUNTS
- Students (18–25 years old): $30 USD discount. Information required from the student card: name of university, student name, photo, and expiration date. A copy of the card is required at booking to obtain government approval for the discount.
- Under 18 years old: $30 USD discount. Please send a copy of your passport at the time of booking.
- Under 8 years old: $110 USD discount. Please send a copy of your passport at the time of booking. Children under 3 years old do not pay, but are not entitled to a seat on the train or the Consettur bus to Machu Picchu.
Important Notes: Machu Picchu now operates under a circuit-based entry system with strictly timed entry slots. To explore the full citadel, two separate circuit tickets must be purchased, and schedules must be compatible. We manage all ticket logistics on your behalf as part of this package. Day 1 pickup is approximately 3:00–3:30 AM; Day 2 (Rainbow Mountain) pickup is approximately 2:15–2:45 AM. Accommodation in Aguas Calientes is included; accommodation in Cusco between and after the tours is not included. Tips for guides and drivers are optional but warmly appreciated.
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