Machu Picchu and Rainbow Mountain Tour

Our Machu Picchu and Rainbow Mountain Tour combines Cusco, the Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu and Rainbow Mountain in one organized 5-day journey. The package includes hotels, guided tours, transportation, entrance tickets and train travel, connecting the region’s major cultural and natural attractions without requiring a multi day trek.

From US$597 per person
Duration: 5 Days / 4 Nights
Starts: Cusco
Ends: Cusco

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Duration: 5 days / 4 nights
Destinations: Cusco, Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu and Rainbow Mountain
Starting price: US$709 per person
Accommodation: 3 nights in Cusco + 1 night in the Sacred Valley
Sacred Valley: Pisac, Chinchero, Maras, Moray, Salt Mines and Ollantaytambo
Machu Picchu: Train, entrance and guided visit included
Rainbow Mountain: Full day excursion with guide and transportation
Guides: Professional English speaking guides
Transfers: Transportation according to the itinerary
Meals: Daily breakfast + one Sacred Valley buffet lunch

What Is the Machu Picchu and Rainbow Mountain Tour?

The Machu Picchu and Rainbow Mountain Tour is a 5-day itinerary that connects two of the most recognizable destinations in the Cusco region with Cusco and the Sacred Valley. Instead of booking Machu Picchu, Rainbow Mountain and the Sacred Valley as separate excursions, this package organizes them into one itinerary with accommodation, transportation, guides, entrance arrangements and train travel.

The route follows:

Cusco → Pisac → Sacred Valley → Machu Picchu → Cusco → Rainbow Mountain

This allows travelers to experience Inca archaeological sites, Andean landscapes and two very different highlights of the Cusco region within the same trip.

Why Combine Machu Picchu and Rainbow Mountain?

Machu Picchu and Rainbow Mountain offer two completely different experiences. Machu Picchu focuses on Inca history, architecture and archaeology, while Rainbow Mountain takes you into a high-altitude Andean landscape known for its naturally colored slopes, between these two experiences, the itinerary also explores Cusco and the Sacred Valley, including Pisac, Chinchero, Moray, the Maras Salt Mines and Ollantaytambo. Rather than visiting Cusco only as the departure point for Machu Picchu, the itinerary gives you several days to experience the region.

5-Day Cusco, Machu Picchu and Rainbow Mountain Itinerary

Day 1 – Arrival in Cusco, City Tour and Pisac

Your journey begins upon arrival in Cusco with a transfer to your hotel, after some time at the hotel, begin your guided introduction to Cusco before continuing to Pisac, one of the important archaeological destinations in the Sacred Valley.

This first day introduces the history and landscape of the Cusco region before the journey continues deeper into the Sacred Valley.

Visits: Cusco – Pisac
Overnight: Cusco

Day 2 – Sacred Valley: Chinchero, Maras, Moray and Ollantaytambo

After breakfast, travel into the Sacred Valley of the Incas. Visit Chinchero before continuing toward Moray, known for its circular agricultural terraces, the journey also includes the Maras Salt Mines, where thousands of salt pools extend across the mountainside. Continue toward Ollantaytambo, one of the Sacred Valley’s most important Inca settlements and a key connection point for the journey toward Machu Picchu, abuffet lunch is included during the Sacred Valley tour.

Visits: Chinchero – Moray – Maras Salt Mines – Ollantaytambo
Meal included: Buffet lunch
Overnight: Sacred Valley

Day 3 – Train to Machu Picchu and Guided Visit

Travel toward Machu Picchu by train. Upon arrival in Aguas Calientes, also known as Machu Picchu Pueblo, continue by bus toward the entrance of the archaeological site. Explore Machu Picchu with a professional guide who provides historical and cultural context during your visit, afterward, return to Aguas Calientes and begin the train and ground transportation journey back toward Cusco.

Included: Train transportation, Machu Picchu entrance and guided visit
Overnight: Cusco

Day 4 – Rainbow Mountain Tour from Cusco

Leave Cusco early for your full day journey to Rainbow Mountain, also known as Vinicunca. Travel through high Andean landscapes before reaching the starting area for the hike, from there, continue on foot toward the Rainbow Mountain viewpoint, where the multicolored mountain landscape and surrounding Andes form the main focus of the day’s experience, your guide accompanies the excursion and provides information about the landscape and local environment. After the visit, return to Cusco.

Experience: Rainbow Mountain / Vinicunca
Overnight: Cusco

Day 5 – Departure from Cusco

Your 5-day journey concludes in Cusco. Depending on your departure schedule, transfer from your hotel to Cusco Airport for your onward flight, this completes your journey through Cusco, the Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu and Rainbow Mountain.

What Is Included?

The Machu Picchu and Rainbow Mountain package includes:

3 nights of hotel accommodation in Cusco
1 night of hotel accommodation in the Sacred Valley
Daily breakfast
Professional English-speaking guides
Tours specified in the itinerary
Tourist transportation according to the itinerary
Entrance fees for the included attractions
Sacred Valley tour
Buffet lunch in the Sacred Valley
Train transportation for the Machu Picchu visit
Machu Picchu entrance ticket
Guided Machu Picchu visit
Rainbow Mountain excursion
Rainbow Mountain guide and transportation
Airport transfers in Cusco

What Is Not Included?

Domestic or international flights
Meals not specified in the itinerary
Personal expenses
Tips
Travel insurance

Who Is This Machu Picchu and Rainbow Mountain Tour For?

This package is designed for travelers who want to experience several of the Cusco region’s major attractions during one organized trip. It combines archaeological and cultural experiences in Cusco, the Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu with a mountain experience at Rainbow Mountain. Unlike an Inca Trail itinerary, reaching Machu Picchu does not require a multi-day trek. However, the Rainbow Mountain portion does involve hiking at high altitude, making this day physically more demanding than the other parts of the itinerary.

Is Rainbow Mountain More Difficult Than Machu Picchu?

The Rainbow Mountain day is generally the most physically demanding part of this itinerary because reaching the viewpoint requires hiking at high altitude so the Machu Picchu portion uses train and bus transportation to reach the archaeological site, although walking is still required during the guided visit. Travelers should therefore consider their comfort with walking and high altitude before the Rainbow Mountain excursion.

What Should You Bring?

For this itinerary, we recommend:

Valid passport
Comfortable walking or hiking shoes
Warm layers
Lightweight daytime clothing
Rain protection
Sun protection
Small daypack
Water
Personal medication

Rainbow Mountain is at a significantly higher elevation than Cusco and Machu Picchu, so clothing suitable for colder and changing mountain conditions is especially important on Day 4.

Machu Picchu and Rainbow Mountain Tour Prices

Choose the hotel and train category that best fits your travel style.

Classic Package – 3-Star Hotel + Expedition Train

US$709 per person

A practical option including 3-star hotel accommodation and Expedition train service to Machu Picchu.

Private Premium Package – 4-Star Hotel + Vistadome Train

US$1,199 per person

A more comfortable experience with 4-star hotel accommodation and Vistadome train service to Machu Picchu.

Luxury Package – 5-Star Hotel + Hiram Bingham Train

US$2,589 per person

Our luxury option combines 5-star hotel accommodation with the Hiram Bingham train experience to Machu Picchu.

Prices per person – Minimum 2 travelers

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can I visit Machu Picchu and Rainbow Mountain on the same trip?

Yes. This 5-day itinerary combines Machu Picchu and Rainbow Mountain with Cusco and the Sacred Valley, allowing both destinations to be visited within one organized trip.

Does the tour include the Sacred Valley?

Yes. The itinerary includes Pisac as well as a Sacred Valley tour visiting Chinchero, Moray, the Maras Salt Mines and Ollantaytambo.

Are Machu Picchu train tickets included?

Yes. Train transportation for the Machu Picchu portion of the itinerary is included.

Is the Machu Picchu entrance ticket included?

Yes. The package includes the Machu Picchu entrance ticket and guided visit.

Does Rainbow Mountain require hiking?

Yes. The Rainbow Mountain excursion requires walking at high altitude to reach the viewpoint. It is the most physically demanding part of this itinerary.

Do I need to hike the Inca Trail?

No. This package does not require the multi-day Inca Trail. The Machu Picchu portion uses train and bus transportation before the guided visit.

How many nights are included?

The package includes four hotel nights: three nights in Cusco and one night in the Sacred Valley.

Where does the tour start and finish?

The tour starts and finishes in Cusco, with airport transfers included according to the itinerary.

Can I customize the hotel or train category?

Yes. Hotel and train categories can be selected according to the available package options.

Book Your Machu Picchu and Rainbow Mountain Tour

Experience Machu Picchu and Rainbow Mountain together with Cusco and the Sacred Valley in one organized 5-day itinerary, with hotels, guided tours, transportation, entrance arrangements and Machu Picchu train travel organized within the package, you can experience the region without booking each major component separately.

5 Days / 4 Nights
From US$597 per person