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Machu Picchu Tour And Rainbow Mountain 2D

Machu Picchu Tour – Rainbow Mountain 2 Days

Join a small group to explore two of Cusco’s most iconic destinations in a single trip: Rainbow Mountain and Machu Picchu. We run departures daily, so you can fit this adventure into your schedule without long waits.

The journey to Rainbow Mountain takes you along a scenic drive through remote Andean communities, where llamas graze freely alongside the road and small settlements offer a glimpse of authentic highland life — a striking contrast to the crowds most travelers expect in Cusco.

Why Take This Tour

  • Two bucket-list destinations, one short trip. Most travelers only have time for one — this combines Rainbow Mountain’s mineral-striped slopes with the legendary citadel of Machu Picchu in just 2 days.
  • No planning headaches. Transport, guide, and entrance logistics are all handled for you, so you can focus on the experience instead of coordinating two separate tours.
  • Small groups, for a more personal pace than the large buses that crowd Rainbow Mountain at peak hours.
  • Efficient use of time in Cusco. If your schedule is tight, this is the fastest way to see both sites without cutting corners on either one.

This 2-day combination is built for travelers who want the best of both worlds without committing to a longer trek. If you’d rather focus only on Rainbow Mountain with a more immersive pace, our 2-day camping trek near the mountain is also available.

Trip Facts

  Duration   2 days
  Destinations   Rainbow Mountain (Vinicunca) + Machu Picchu
  Price   $390 USD per person
  Starting point   Cusco

Briefing

The day before departure, you’ll meet with your guide for a full briefing on both the Rainbow Mountain hike and the Machu Picchu visit — covering what to expect, what to bring, and a chance to ask any last questions. In just two days, this tour brings together one of Peru’s most photographed natural wonders and one of the New Seven Wonders of the World.

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Itinerary

Day 1: Cusco – Ollantaytmbo-Machupicchu

Machupicchu and 7-color mountain is a two-day tour combination First towards Machupicchu through this sacred place is in less height of the city of Cusco, the acclimatization in Cusco is very important that is why we first take Machupichu and then to the mountain of 7 colors. We will pick you up from your hotel in Cusco and we will go to the Sacred Valley of the Incas, to Ollantytambo it is approximately 1:30 minutes to reach the train station. To get to Machupicchu we have to take a 1:30 minute train to get to the town of Aguas Calientes. When we arrive at the door of this wonder of the world, we have to show the documents to enter and explore the tour inside Machu picchu., which last two and a half hours maximum. This means that we will visit very important landmarks, then you will have an hour to explore by your own. Later on, we will go down in bus going back to Aguas Calientes, which will take the same time of Arrival to Machupicchu. After that, we will go to the train station to take the train towards de city of Ollantaytambo. From this point, we will drive our bus to the city of Cusco and your hotel. The route from Ollantaytambo to Cusco will be approximately one hour and 30 minutes.

Day 2: Cusco -Cusipata – Rainbow Mountain

The bus takes the south route of Cusco for 1 and half hour passing through many colorful colonial towns before reaching Cusipata district where it’s time to have breakfast and get your energy for the hike ahead. The start of the trail is one hour away named Chilliwani 4,600m / 15 160ft. This is the warmup spot for our physical activity for the day. Upward we go step by step breathing deeply up this courageous mountain. Finally with every step closer to the summit the mountains become aesthetically perfect the sunrise calls on a new day, the natural magic of this hidden treasure exposes its treasures in full blossom, the ancient and the traditional local folks, llamas, alpacas, the wild vicuñas , allow you entrance to their secret world. The condors circle in their beauty complimenting other highland birds. 2 hours of our climb our reward stands waiting to attention, the top of the VINICUNCA standing erect at 5100m – 16700ft. Breath taking views of Vilcanota mountain range salute you. Introducing the highest glacier at Cusco Ausangate 6 375m 20,900 ft, You will have plenty of time to recover while enjoying your snack, taking pictures and breathing in the fresh air of the Andes. Our knowledgeable guide will share with you a detailed explanation before descending for 1 and half hour along the same path to board the bus for a well deserved lunch, returning to Cusco around 6: 00-7PM to be dropped you Central Square.
  • high elevation: 4,990 mt /
  • low elevation: 3,300 mt /
  • difficult: challenge
  • walking time: cold
  • meals included: breakfast,lunch

Included

Included in The Rainbow Mountain and Machupicchu Tour

  • Tourist guide fluent in English, Spanish and Quechua
  • Bus round trip Cusco -Chekacupe-colorful mountain / and Cusco- Ollantaytambo
  • 1 Box lunch
  • Train round trip Ollantaytambo-machupicchu
  • The entrance ticket to Machupicchu

Not Include

Not Included in the tour

  • Lunch for the second day
  • Dinner
  • water bottle
  • snacks
  • bus round trip

What to bring?

  • Sunglasses
  • Camera with external battery
  • Suncream
  • Hat for the sun and for the cold
  • Hiking sticks
  • Mosquito repellent
  • Raincoat
  • Hiking shoes, trousers and jumpers
  • Original passport (better to also bring a copy to buy tickets)

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Price

Price for Rainbow and Machupicchu Adventure With  Machupicchu Path Will be Unforgettable  Trip
  • Price Per Person   $ 390 USD

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