Machu Picchu and Rainbow Mountain Tour 6 Days

After breakfast at your hotel, you will travel through the Sacred Valley of the Incas. The journey begins with a visit to Pisac, where you can explore its archaeological complex and traditional market while learning about the agricultural and cultural importance of the valley.

The tour continues to Urubamba for a buffet lunch before visiting Ollantaytambo. This historic Inca town is known for its impressive terraces, stone structures and original streets that remain in use today.

After the guided visit, you will board the train from Ollantaytambo to Aguas Calientes. Upon arrival, a representative will assist you with hotel check-in and provide the final instructions for your Machu Picchu visit.

Overnight: Aguas Calientes
Meals included: Breakfast and buffet lunch
Tour style: Cultural, archaeological and scenic train journey

After breakfast, you will take the tourist bus from Aguas Calientes to the entrance of Machu Picchu. Your professional guide will accompany you through the archaeological site and explain its history, architecture and most important sectors.

Your visit will follow the confirmed Machu Picchu entrance circuit and admission time available at the moment of booking. The guided visit generally lasts approximately two to two and a half hours.

After leaving the archaeological site, you will return by bus to Aguas Calientes. You will then board the train to Ollantaytambo, where tourist transportation will be waiting to take you back to your hotel in Cusco.

Overnight: Cusco
Meals included: Breakfast
Tour style: Cultural, archaeological and scenic train journey

After breakfast, you will travel through the countryside surrounding Cusco to visit Moray, an archaeological complex formed by circular agricultural terraces. Your guide will explain the theories surrounding their use and their importance in Inca agricultural experimentation.

The journey continues with the Maras, Mora y and Salt Mines Tour, including the circular terraces of Moray and the traditional salt ponds of Maras. Thousands of salt ponds cover the mountainside and have been used by local families for generations.

After exploring these attractions and enjoying the landscapes of the Sacred Valley, you will return to Cusco. The remainder of the day will be free.

Overnight: Cusco
Meals included: Breakfast
Tour style: Cultural, archaeological and scenic

The Rainbow Mountain tour from Cusco begins early in the morning with pickup from your hotel. You will travel south of Cusco toward the Cusipata area, where breakfast will be served before continuing to the starting point of the hike.

Accompanied by your guide, you will walk through high-Andean landscapes toward Vinicunca Rainbow Mountain. Along the route, you may see llamas, alpacas, local communities and views of the Ausangate mountain range.

After reaching the main viewpoint, you will have time to appreciate the natural colors of the mountain, take photographs and receive information from your guide. You will then walk back to the transportation and stop for lunch before returning to Cusco.

Overnight: Cusco
Meals included: Breakfast and lunch
Tour style: Hiking, nature and high-altitude adventure

After breakfast at your hotel, you will have free time according to your flight schedule. At the coordinated time, a Kantu Peru Tours representative will pick you up and transfer you to Cusco Airport.

The airport transfer concludes your Machu Picchu and Rainbow Mountain tour 6 days, including Cusco, the Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu, Maras, Moray and Vinicunca.

Overnight: Not included
Meals included: Breakfast
Tour style: Airport transfer and departure

Yes. The package includes four hotel nights in Cusco and one night in Aguas Calientes, based on double occupancy. Two-star, three-star and four-star hotel categories are available.

The tour starts with pickup at Cusco Airport and finishes with a transfer from your Cusco hotel to the airport on the sixth day. Flights to and from Cusco are not included.

Yes. A Machu Picchu entrance ticket is included, subject to circuit, date and admission-time availability when the reservation is confirmed.

The hike is considered moderately demanding, mainly because of the high altitude. Travelers should walk at a comfortable pace, follow the guide’s recommendations and consider their physical condition before booking.

Rainbow Mountain is visited on day five. The first four days take place in Cusco, the Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu, Maras and Moray, providing several days in the region before the highest-altitude excursion.

Yes. Both regular group and private service options are available. Private service is suitable for families, couples and travelers who want a more flexible pace.

Yes. Depending on availability, you may upgrade from the Expedition or Voyager train to Vistadome, Vistadome Observatory or another premium service. Additional charges apply.

Booking early is recommended because Machu Picchu admission times, circuits, train schedules and preferred hotels depend on availability.

Bring warm layers, comfortable hiking shoes, sun protection, water, personal medication, rain protection and extra cash in Peruvian soles.

Kantu Peru Tours is a local tour operator based in Cusco with experience organizing trips to Machu Picchu, Rainbow Mountain and other destinations throughout Peru. Our team coordinates transportation, hotels, train tickets, entrance tickets and professional guides in advance, while providing personalized assistance before and during your journey. Traveling with a local company also gives you direct support, reliable organization and expert knowledge of the destinations included in your itinerary.