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Andean Explorer with Sacred Valley and Rainbow Mountain – 9 Days

5.0 · 36 ratings on Guidekin & Tripadvisor 100% of star-rated reviews are 4★ or 5★ Cusco Operated by Salkantay Trekking
Duration
9 days
Group
Shared tour
Guide languages
English, Spanish
Start & pickup
13:00 · Hotel pickup included
Tickets
Admission included
Booking
Confirmation within 48 hours · mobile ticket
Guidekin's take

Combine Cusco and the Sacred Valley with the Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu and Rainbow Mountain.

Tourist tickets for Cusco and the Sacred Valley, basic hiking gear and hotel transfers are included; a high level of fitness is required. 5 from 36 reviews at €1289 per person for 9 days.

In our comparison: #23 of 72 in Sacred Valley Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (see the comparison).

How we choose tours →Commissions never affect our verdicts.

Options and prices

4 options from the operator, described in its own words. Prices are the operator's from-prices per adult for a party of two. Click an option to book it on Viator. Guide languages on every option: English, Spanish.

OptionWhat the operator saysFrom, per adult
Andean Explorer 9 days with Sacred Valley and Rainbow MountainThe page pricePickup included€1289
With Huchuy Picchu MountainHuchuy Picchu Mountain Ticket Pickup included€1357
With Huayna Picchu MountainHuayna Picchu Mountain Ticket Pickup included€1375
With Machu Picchu MountainMachu Picchu Mountain Ticket Pickup included€1375

Child prices by age band are shown at checkout. Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 8 November 2026.

Included and not included

  • Pre-departure briefing
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Basic hiking equipment: Sleeping bag, trekking poles, rain poncho, backpack cover, and hand towel.
  • Experienced Mountain Guide
  • Safety: First aid kit, Walkie-talkies, oxygen, and emergency satellite pones
  • Tourist ticket for the Sacred Valley visit and city tour in Cusco.
  • Lunch
  • 3 nights camping accommodation (Sky Camp, Mountain Sky View, Super Jungle Domes)
  • Dinner
  • Breakfast
  • Entrance to Machu Picchu (Circuit 2 for 5-month bookings; if unavailable, Circuit 3, then Circuit 1)
  • Transportation of personal belongings.
  • All private transport and transfers during the tour
  • Entrance tickets to the Salkantay route and Humantay Lake.
  • Entrance to Rainbow Mountain (Vinincunca).
  • Personal duffel bag (up to 5 kg / 11 lb) for your travel gear.
  • Private Camping Facilities & Equipment
  • Entrance to Cusco Cathedral and Qoricancha.
  • Water, Tea Time, and daily snacks on the trail
  • Cultural immersion at a local coffee farm.
  • 4 nights in a hotel in Cusco (Days 1, 2, 7, and 8)
  • 1 night in a hotel in Aguas Calientes (Day 6)
  • Clothing and personal hiking equipment
  • Travel Insurance (Recommended)
  • Gratuities for the staff (Optional)

Reviews

5.0
36 ratings
Guidekin & Tripadvisor

100% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 36 of 36

Star breakdown of all 36 ratings

5 stars
36 · 100%
4 stars
0 · 0%
3 stars
0 · 0%
2 stars
0 · 0%
1 star
0 · 0%

What reviewers say

Reviewers praise the guides, meals and organization; some found the trek difficult despite allowing time to acclimatize.

Praised

  • Guides share detailed knowledge of Inca history and local culture
  • Encouraging guides adapt the walking pace to the group
  • Meals on the trek repeatedly exceed expectations
  • Comfortable accommodation along the trekking route
  • Well coordinated transport and itinerary arrangements

Complaints

  • Hiking at altitude is demanding, and some wish they had allowed more time to acclimatize

Written by Guidekin from the 35 most recent English reviews on Tripadvisor (18 June 2024 to 30 September 2026). Refreshed as new reviews arrive; last checked 8 November 2026.

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Meeting point and route

Meeting point

Departure
13:00 daily; scheduled year-round (operator schedule, seats confirmed at checkout)
Pickup
Hotel pickup included
Operator
Salkantay Trekking; booking and payment are completed on Viator

About this tour, from the operator

Walking, children and accessibility

The operator's own notes, grouped by topic. Nothing here is added by Guidekin.

Walking and health

  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
  • It's recommended to arrive in Cusco at least 2 days before the trek to adjust to the altitude.
  • Keep in mind this hike is a challenging trek. travellers have to be in good health and physical shape to fully enjoy every moment of this adventure.

Children

  • Children aged 12 and over may participate and must be accompanied by a responsible adult at all times.

Accessibility

  • Service animals allowed

Good to know

  • Food included Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast
  • Non-refundable no free cancellation

Cancellation policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

  • 0+ days: No refund

Compared with other Sacred Valley Tours

TourPriceDurationRatingGroup
This tour · #23 of 72€12899 days5.0 (36)shared
2-Day Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu Guided Tour from Cusco€5012 days4.99 (1022)shared
Food and Culture Full day Tour in the Sacred Valley€25110h5.0 (184)shared
Sacred Valley Full-Day Private Tour from Urubamba & Ollantaytambo€1279h4.99 (212)private

Ranked #23 of 72 in Sacred Valley Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €90 to €1348, median €428; typical length 2 days. 31 of 72 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Compare all 72 Sacred Valley Tours

From €1289 per adult · Andean Explorer 9 days with Sacred Valley and Rainbow Mountain