Tickets, Cusco hotel transfers and trek meals are included; the hike requires a high level of fitness and the overnight stay in Cusco is extra. 4.98 from 86 reviews at €724 per person for 2 days.
In our comparison: #16 of 87 in Multi-Day Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (see the comparison).
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| Option | What the operator says | From, per adult |
|---|---|---|
| SMALL GROUP TRIPThe page price | Pickup included | €724 |
| Private | Pickup included | €752 |
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Reviewers praise informative guides and smooth organisation; altitude makes the hiking demanding.
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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.
2hIn 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
2hNext 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.
14hAfter 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.
Pass by, no stopThis 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.
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| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This tour · #16 of 87 | €724 | 2 days | 4.98 (86) | varies by option |
| 2-Day Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu Guided Tour from Cusco | €501 | 2 days | 4.99 (1022) | shared |
| 06 Day Andean Jewels of Cusco - Small Groups | €673 | 6 days | 4.99 (580) | shared |
| Andean Getaway 5 Days to Machu Picchu | €1118 | 5 days | 4.99 (200) | shared |
Ranked #16 of 87 in Multi-Day Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €172 to €2277, median €619; typical length 3 days. 25 of 87 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Compare all 87 Multi-Day Tours