Short Inca Trail Hike, Sacred Valley, with Rainbow Mountain

This tour allows you to visit the most emblematic places in Cusco, we will travel the sacred Inca path that will take us to Machu Picchu, we will walk through the attractive Rainbow Mountain.
Day 1: CUSCO - OLLANTAYTAMBO – km104 – WIÑAYHUAYNA - SUN GATE - MACHU PICCHU
With a compacted 2 days of fun ahead of you, we pick you up from your hotel by 4:00 am and take you to the train station in Ollantaytambo to catch the early 6:10 am Expedition Train. The two-hour Expedition train ride to km104 (2100mts/6927ft) will take us to the trailhead of km104 where the trek will start from. Here we cruise past the first checkpoint where your passports and permits will be checked by the park rangers.
(It is mandatory to have your original physical passport with you at this point otherwise entry to the park will not be granted)
After the check, we will start a moderate climb for three hours to the remote archaeological site of Wiñayhuana. (2650mts/8747ft). On the way, you will have a lot of opportunity for great photos of the spectacular Urubamba Canyon, and the ancient Inca sites found on this trek, as we make our connection into the traditional four-day Inca Trail trek trail. After being at one with these beautiful sights, we continue onward towards the Sun Gate (2730mts/9007ft). Following the ancient footpath, we will come up to the first spectacular view of Machu Picchu in all its brilliance! As we move closer to the Citadel of Machu Picchu, you will feel more and more mesmerized from this stunning world heritage site. The group will have a short time to take some photos and we will be heading to the exit of the sight for our 25min bus ride to Aguas Calientes where you will spend a night in a hotel.

It's included
Local English-speaking guide.
Private vehicle
Train to km 104
Box Lunch and dinner
Hotel in Aguas Calientes
Difficulty Moderate

Day 2: AGUAS CALIENTES - MACHU PICCHU - CUSCO
On the 2nd surway day, we will take the first bus to Machu Picchu archeological site to bit the crowds, making sure your tour is enjoyable and that you see every nook and cranny of this New 7th Wonder of the World and UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site. The Citadel of Machu Picchu is an unforgettable experience. Your guide will direct you through these magnificent ruins and its diverse main streets for 2 hours.

Additional hikes need to be booked 3 to 5 months in advance as these depend on availability! these hikes need to be paid for in advance at booking!

• If chosen in advance you can climb (Huayna Picchu ($75US per person)) or (Machu Picchu Mountain ($75US per person)) to appreciate the beauty and magnificence of Machu Picchu and the valleys below from a higher viewpoint.
After your visit, you will descend to Aguas Calientes have a leisurely lunch on your own, and later board train which departs for the return trip to Cusco stopping at the Ollantaytambo train station where our driver will be waiting for you for your return trip to Cusco.

It's included
Local English-speaking guide.
Private vehicle
Train to Ollantaytambo
Breakfast
Hotel in Cusco
Difficulty Moderate


Day 3: SACRED VALLEY TOUR: Pisac - Moray - Salt mines – Ollantaytambo- Cusco
On day 3 the pickup from your hotel will be at 07:30 am. With our private transportation, we will head towards the Sacred Valley of the Incas, taking the direct route to Pisac. On the way, we will stop at the viewpoint of Mirador de Taray to enjoy the famous Urubamba valley with views of crops dressing the surrounding mountains.
At the archeological site Pisac you can see the biggest Inca cemetery with more than 2,000 tombs and incredible farming terraces carved into the mountain. The guided tour will be 1.5 hours approx. After the tour, we will take you to the market of Pisac, for a short visit to spend some time shopping for souvenirs if you wish and then drive to Urubamba for lunch.

The 2nd sight visited is Moray also known as “The Greenhouses of the Incas”

The levels of terraces are carved into a huge circular depression, which was excavated by the Incas. The terraces have varied microclimates depending on how deep you go into this circular depression. These terraces have been used by the Incas to discover the optimal growing conditions for their crops.
Continuing our journey to the 3rd site, we will pass through the colonial town of Maras, ascending our way downhill to the pre-Inca salt mine. Thousands of saltpans have been used for salt extraction since Inca times.
At the top of the valley, there is a discharge from a small hot spring with a stream of heavily salt-laden water, which is diverted into the saltpans and evaporated to produce a salt that is used for human and animal consumption.
Finally, we drive to Ollantaytambo, having time to explore the age-old, massive and beautiful Inca ruins with your tour guide explaining the rich history.
Our van will be ready for us for the 2-hour return trip to Cusco and we will drop you off at your Cusco hotel.

It's included
Local English-speaking guide.
Private vehicle
Breakfast
Hotel in Cusco


Day 4: CUSCO - RAINBOW MOUNTAIN - CUSCO

With an early pick up from your hotel in Cusco at 04:00 am, we begin your amazing Rainbow Mountain Trek with a 3-hour drive through the South Valley ending up at the trailhead at Quesiuno which is located at an altitude of (4,326 mts/14,189 ft)

On this trek, you will experience amazing views of Inca terraces, valleys filled with alpacas and vicunas, Rocky Mountains with snowy glacier peaks and the amazing news of the Rainbow Mountain itself!
The views of the Ausangate Mountain will follow us through the trail as we hike through different villages and interact with the local people, who are still keeping the culture alive.
It will take us around 3 to 3.5 hours, to finally reach our destination to the Rainbow Mountain (5,020mts /16,466ft).
At the summit you will have some time to rest, and enjoy the scenery! take photos and soak up the environment.
We will spend approximately 30 minutes at the top.
Once we regroup, we will hike back down the trail we came on. The hike takes 2.5 hours back to the trailhead.
Our van will be waiting for us when we return. On the 3-hour drive back to Cusco you will be able to rest a bit from this great hike and share the experience with your friends and family!

We will drop you off at your Cusco hotel, arriving in Cusco at around 18:30 in the evening
You can rent a horse from local people at the starting point of the trek if you wish!


It's included
Local English-speaking guide.
Private vehicle
Breakfast & lunch
Hotel in Cusco

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.

Cancellation is not possible. If you cancel it anyway or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity and the money you paid will not be refunded.