--- title: 2-Day Machu Picchu and Rainbow Mountain Tour (Small group or Private) lang: en type: tour city: Cusco country: Peru price: 724 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.98 reviews: 86 duration_minutes: 2880 languages: [en, es] rank_in_category: 16 of 87 (Multi-Day Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-11-08 data_updated: 2026-11-08 canonical: https://guidekin.com/peru/cusco/tours/2-day-machu-picchu-and-rainbow-mountain-tour-small-group-or-private/ --- # 2-Day Machu Picchu and Rainbow Mountain Tour (Small group or Private) **Guidekin's take:** Pair Machu Picchu by train with a hike to Rainbow Mountain on separate days. 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 (table below). ## Overview 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. ## Before you book - Hotel pickup: no car needed - Group size varies by option: small group from €724 · private from €752 - Starts 03:00: one departure a day - Food included: see what is included - Non-refundable: no free cancellation **Pickup:** Hotel pickup included ## Key facts - Price: from €724 per person for the SMALL GROUP TRIP option; other options up to €752 - Duration: 2 days - Rating: 4.98/5 from 86 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Operator: FlashpackerConnect LLC - Group: Group size varies by option: small group from €724 · private from €752 - Guide languages: English, Spanish - Start times: 03:00 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-11-08 ## Reviews 4.98 from 86 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 100% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 86 of 86. - 5 stars: 84 (98%) - 4 stars: 2 (2%) - 3 stars: 0 (0%) - 2 stars: 0 (0%) - 1 star: 0 (0%) ### What reviewers say Reviewers praise informative guides and smooth organisation; altitude makes the hiking demanding. **Praised:** - Guides explain Inca history and local culture in depth - Patient guides who adjust the pace and support struggling hikers - Responsive planning and punctual, well coordinated transfers - Early arrivals at sites before larger crowds - Tasty lunches after the Rainbow Mountain hike **Complaints:** - Altitude makes the hiking difficult for some travellers - Very early departures from the hotel Written by Guidekin from the 50 most recent English reviews on Tripadvisor & Viator (2019-09-22 to 2026-06-02); last checked 2026-11-08. ## Tour options Prices are the operator's current list price for two travellers (whole euros); options sold only to bigger parties say so; pick the option on the booking page. | Option | Price | Guide languages | Details | |---|---|---|---| | SMALL GROUP TRIP | €724 / person | Spanish, English | Pickup included | | Private | €752 / person | Spanish, English | Pickup included | ## What's 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 - Gratuities - Meals during Machu Picchu tour - Overnight hotel accommodation in Cusco in between tours - Anything not listed on the Inclusions section ## Itinerary 1. **Machu Picchu** (2h) - 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... 2. **Ollantaytambo** (2h) - 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... 3. **Rainbow Mountain Peru** (14h) - 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... 4. **Cusco** (pass by, no stop) - 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... ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 03:00 - Schedule last checked: 2026-11-08 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations. ## 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 ## Compared with other Multi-Day Tours | 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](/peru/cusco/tours/2-day-sacred-valley-and-machu-picchu-guided-tour-from-cusco/?format=md) | €501 | 2 days | 4.99 (1022) | shared | | [06 Day Andean Jewels of Cusco - Small Groups](/peru/cusco/tours/06-day-andean-jewels-of-cusco-small-groups/?format=md) | €673 | 6 days | 4.99 (580) | shared | | [Andean Getaway 5 Days to Machu Picchu](/peru/cusco/tours/andean-getaway-5-days-to-machu-picchu/?format=md) | €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. Full list: https://guidekin.com/peru/cusco/machu-picchu-multi-day-tours/?format=md ## More in Cusco - All Cusco tours: https://guidekin.com/peru/cusco/?format=md - This page as HTML: https://guidekin.com/peru/cusco/tours/2-day-machu-picchu-and-rainbow-mountain-tour-small-group-or-private/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/peru/cusco/?format=md