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2-Day Machu Picchu and Rainbow Mountain Tour (Small group or Private)
About This Tour
This tour combines the best sites and experiences is Peru. Taking you to one of the Seven Wonders of the World - Machu Picchu (by train), as well as one of the most magical mountains in the world (Rainbow Mountain) reaching a summit at of nearly 17,000ft/4500m! You will have a fluent English speaking guide along for both tours, we include all transport to and from your hotel in Cusco, all entrance tickets, and most meals. Because of the proximity of each attraction there is a one night stop over in Cusco, where you would book your own accommodation in between the tours.
What's Included
✓ Included
- Meals as per itinerary (Rainbow mountain trek only: breakfast, lunch, snack)
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Professional guide
- Transport by private vehicle
✗ Not Included
- Meals during Machu Picchu tour
- Overnight hotel accommodation in Cusco in between tours
- Anything not listed on the Inclusions section
Itinerary
1
Pick up at 3am - 3:30am.
You will be picked up early in the morning to catch the train to Aguas Calientes. The train journey itself is filled with stunning views and will take about 1 hour. You will then bus up to Machu Picchu where you will be given a guided tour of the site and learn about the Inca civilization, visiting all of the highlights of the ruins (2 hours). After you will have the remaining time to explore on your own.
You will be picked up early in the morning to catch the train to Aguas Calientes. The train journey itself is filled with stunning views and will take about 1 hour. You will then bus up to Machu Picchu where you will be given a guided tour of the site and learn about the Inca civilization, visiting all of the highlights of the ruins (2 hours). After you will have the remaining time to explore on your own.
2
In the evening you will board the train back to Ollantaytambo, where a van will be waiting for you to drop you off at your hotel in Cusco. (arriving between 6 and 8pm)
PRICE INCLUDES:
Fluent English/ Spanish speaking guide
Transfer to and from your hotel
Round Trip Train ticket from Ollantaytambo to Aguas Calientes
Transfer from Cusco to Ollantaytambo train station
Transfer from Ollantaytambo train station back to Cusco hotel
Entrance to Machu Picchu
2+ hour Guided Tour of the archeological site
Round trip bus ticket from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu
NOT INCLUDED:
Meals
Travel Insurance
Entrance fee to Huayna Picchu hike (additional cost, please inquire)
Tips for Guide
Accommodation
PRICE INCLUDES:
Fluent English/ Spanish speaking guide
Transfer to and from your hotel
Round Trip Train ticket from Ollantaytambo to Aguas Calientes
Transfer from Cusco to Ollantaytambo train station
Transfer from Ollantaytambo train station back to Cusco hotel
Entrance to Machu Picchu
2+ hour Guided Tour of the archeological site
Round trip bus ticket from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu
NOT INCLUDED:
Meals
Travel Insurance
Entrance fee to Huayna Picchu hike (additional cost, please inquire)
Tips for Guide
Accommodation
3
Next Day
Duration: Full Day- 2:15am- 4 or 5pm
Distance: 8km/ 5miles
Elevation: 4450m (14,600ft) - 5035m (16,520ft)
Difficulty: moderate/difficult
Hiking time: 3.5 - 4 hours round trip
Pick you up at your hotel in Cusco at 2:15am for a 3 hour trip via private van to the start of the trail. You will be given a Peruvian style breakfast to fuel up for the hike ahead of you.
The hike will take around 2 hours to get to Rainbow mountain.
Duration: Full Day- 2:15am- 4 or 5pm
Distance: 8km/ 5miles
Elevation: 4450m (14,600ft) - 5035m (16,520ft)
Difficulty: moderate/difficult
Hiking time: 3.5 - 4 hours round trip
Pick you up at your hotel in Cusco at 2:15am for a 3 hour trip via private van to the start of the trail. You will be given a Peruvian style breakfast to fuel up for the hike ahead of you.
The hike will take around 2 hours to get to Rainbow mountain.
4
After about an hour at the top you will embark for your hike back down (1.5 hours), where you will have a gourmet lunch prepared by our chef in a traditional mud-house and depart back to Cusco. Arriving between 4 & 5pm.
INCLUDED:
Peruvian breakfast
Snacks
Drinking water (.5 liter)
Rain poncho to use in case of poor weather
Private transportation to/ from your hotel in Cusco
Fluent English/ Spanish speaking expert trekking guide
Fees to access private land
First aid kit & Oxygen
**The order of these tours is subject to change based on availability. We will confirm your schedule once booked.
INCLUDED:
Peruvian breakfast
Snacks
Drinking water (.5 liter)
Rain poncho to use in case of poor weather
Private transportation to/ from your hotel in Cusco
Fluent English/ Spanish speaking expert trekking guide
Fees to access private land
First aid kit & Oxygen
**The order of these tours is subject to change based on availability. We will confirm your schedule once booked.
Good to Know
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
- Passport name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants
- A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Not recommended for child aged 10 and under