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Cusco, Sacred Valley, Inca Trail & Rainbow Mountain 6 Days
The 6 day Inca Trail to Machu Picchu and Rainbow Mountain tour is one of our best, all-inclusive travel packages in the Cusco region. Designed for those seeking adventure, history, nature and culture, this comprehensive bundle connects you with all the best sites Cusco has to offer.
In just 6 days you’ll be treated to a private tour of Cusco, the capital city of the Inca empire. Journey through the fascinating archaeological sites within the Sacred Valley including, Pisac and Ollantaytambo. Tick off a bucket list moment at the one of the seven wonders of the world, by hiking the most famous Inca trail to Machu Picchu. Aswell as feasting your eyes on one of the most iconic landmarks in Peru, Rainbow Mountain.
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The Cusco city tour will take you to some of the city’s most important Inca and colonial sites. You’ll learn about the history and culture of the Inca Empire as you visit the Sacsayhuaman fortress, Qenqo, and more. On the Sacred Valley Tour, you can explore the vibrant local markets and try some traditional Peruvian cuisine. On our Sacred Valley tour, you’ll visit ancient Inca ruins Pisac, Moray, Salineras of Maras, and Ollantaytambo, where we will spend the night in a hotel.
The Short Inca Trail hike is for those who want to experience a taste of the Classic Inca Trail without undertaking the full trek. We offer a short hike that takes you to some of the most stunning sections of the trail. This option is great for those who want to enjoy the trail’s beauty without committing to the entire trek. The Rainbow Mountain hike is one of Cusco’s most popular day hike hikes, also known as Vinicunca Mountain. This incredible mountain gets its name from its multi-colored stripes caused by mineral deposits in the rock.
Day 1: Arrival in Cusco – Afternoon city tour
Day 2: Sacred Valley Tour with Maras Moray
Day 3: Short Inca Trail to Machu Picchu
Day 4: Discover Machu Picchu – Back to Cusco
Day 5: Rainbow Mountain and Red Valley Tour
Day 6: Transfer Out
We will meet you at the airport and escort you to your hotel. In the afternoon, we have planned a city tour to explore the most remarkable plazas, streets, and temples, including Plaza de Armas, Coricancha, Saqsayhuaman, Qenqo, Pucapucara, Tambomachay, and the statue of Christ atop Cusco.
Recommendations: Bring a wind jacket and poncho just in case it rains, sunblock and hat, sunglasses, a poncho or rain jacket, and water.
We will pick you up at 7:00 a.m. from your Cusco hotel and take you to an alpaca farm. Learn about the differences between llamas, alpacas, vicuñas, and guanacos and their significance in Andean culture. Next, we’ll travel to Taray, a stunning vantage point with breathtaking views of the Sacred Valley.
Following that, we’ll visit the Pisac Inca site, which is perched on top of a mountain and features spectacular farming terraces, old tombs, temples, and breathtaking views. After exploring the Inca Site, we’ll visit the colourful Pisac market to browse for homemade goods. Then we’ll travel to Urubamba, where you can have a buffet lunch at a local restaurant that serves fresh, local ingredients.
In the afternoon, we’ll continue our journey to Moray’s circular terraces—four terraces created in a natural depression and utilized as an agricultural laboratory. From there, we’ll go to the Salineras of Maras, where residents still harvest salt using traditional Inca methods. Over 3,000 salt pools along a steep mountainside provide a magnificent picture.
Ollantaytambo, popularly known as the “Last Living Inca Citadel,” is our final stop. It’s notable for its archaeological site with gigantic stones and temples. UNESCO named Ollantaytambo town one of the best tourism villages, and it is where you’ll eat dinner and spend the night in a comfortable hotel.
Recommendations: Bring a wind jacket and poncho just in case it rains, sunblock and hat, sunglasses, a poncho or rain jacket, and water.
We will pick you up at the hotel around 5:30 AM after breakfast and drive you to the Ollantaytambo train station. We’ll follow the Urubamba River until we get to km 104—Chachabamba. This is where our walk to Machu Picchu begins.
After going through the checkpoint, you’ll eat a delicious breakfast that was made just for you and then get ready for the epic walk. On our trip, we will stop at the Inca site of Chachabamba. After this, we’ll start a four-hour hike to Wiñaywayna, one of the most beautiful Inca sites on the Inca Trail. We’ll take our time here to look around the place and enjoy the stunning views of the Andes.
The next stop is the Sun Gate (Intipunku), where you’ll see Machu Picchu for the first time. By the time we reach the Sun Gate, most people will have left, making the experience more serene. We’ll get to Machu Picchu in the afternoon, which is a great time to take pictures because the next day comes with a guide.
The last stop on our trip is Aguas Calientes town, also known as Machu Picchu Pueblo. We’ll have dinner at a local restaurant and stay the night in a hotel.
We will start the day with an early breakfast at the hotel, then board the first buses up to Machu Picchu. Once at the main entrance, you’ll need to show your passport and ticket. You’ll explore Machu Picchu with our expert tour guides on a 2–3 hour tour of the citadel, visiting the farming terraces, temples, palaces, and the most important buildings.
After the guided tour, you’ll have the option to hike either Huayna Picchu Mountain or Machu Picchu Mountain. These tickets are not included and require advance booking, as they sell out quickly. Once you have finished exploring Machu Picchu, you’ll take the bus back down to Aguas Calientes and enjoy lunch on your own.
Later in the afternoon, you will board the exclusive Vistadome Panoramic train from Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo. Upon arriving at the train station in Ollantaytambo, we will transfer you in our exclusive van back to Cusco. The expected arrival time is around 7:30 PM.
We will pick you up from your hotel in Cusco at 4:30 AM for a three-hour journey to our starting point. On the way, you will enjoy breakfast at a local restaurant and take in the breathtaking mountain views.
The hike to Vinicunca starts with a 1.5-hour hike top the summit Vinicunca Rainbow Mountain, which stands over 5,000 meters in the Ausangate mountain range. You can take photos along the way while our guide shares fascinating facts about this unique area.
Next, we’ll walk for 30 minutes to the Red Valley, where only a few tourists visit. After exploring the breathtaking scenery, we’ll hike back for approximately an hour and stop at a neighboring restaurant for a relaxing lunch break. The tour continues with our return to Cusco, arriving at your hotel around 6:00 PM, giving you time to unwind and reflect on this unforgettable journey.
Today, we will take you back to Cusco Airport to catch the flight to Lima or elsewhere. You must be ready there at least two hours before.
At Pacha Peru Explorers, we specify the included and non-included services under all the tour itineraries listed on our website. We take care of all the logistics, but please pay attention to the details to avoid missing anything. Some items may be different for specific programs, so please read carefully before booking with us.
This 6-day tour includes tours in the town and hiking tours; some days, you will go back to the same hotel, and others, you will be changing to a different hotel. See below the detailed packing list you need per day and each tour.
You will arrive in Cusco with a piece of big luggage; it depends on how long your vacation is in Peru. Depending on the tour and day, you will take your bags with you or leave them at the hotel. Here are some specific tips on how to pack and store luggage.
When you get to Cusco’s airport, we’ll take you to your hotel in the city’s center. You’ll have time to unpack, eat lunch, and relax before our city tour of Cusco in the afternoon.
During the city tour, you must bring a small, comfortable backpack to carry essentials for the day. Your luggage stays in the hotel.
On the second day of the tour, we will travel to the Sacred Valley in a full-day tour, and you will need to travel with all your belongings to the hotel in Ollantaytambo. Have an early breakfast, check out, and wait for your tour guide at 7.30 am for pick up.
During the day, you will be visiting several Inca sites, Local markets, and some of them include hiking for about 30 minutes to 1 hour. Make sure you are always prepared with a small bag or daypack to carry essentials. Your luggage remains in the car.
On the 3rd day of the tour, you will have an early breakfast in your hotel and wait for pick up around 5.30 am. We will transfer you to the train station to board the first train to km 104 and hike to Machu Picchu.
You are responsible for carrying a small backpack with all your belongings for the 2 days tour. Your big luggage should return to Cusco with the driver.
You must ensure that your backpack is light and comfortable; we do not have porters during the short Inca Trail. Below is a list of things you should bring on the Short Inca Trail:
You can leave your bags at the hotel and don’t have to check out because we’re returning to the same hotel. You need to take a small daypack that you will carry with everything you need for the day.
Remember that Rainbow Mountain is a day climb at a high altitude and that the weather could be harsh and cold. Get ready for bright, cold, windy, and wet days.
“Machu Picchu and Rainbow Mountain 5 Days” can leave any day of the week, from Janueray through December.
2025 Land Cost
Group Price: US$ 930.00 per person
Required Pre-payment: US$ 530.00 per person
Balance (Cusco): US$ 400.00 (Commonly paid in Cusco after the briefing).
This small-group journey is guaranteed to operate with just two guests.
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Hotel
All the related tours to Machu Picchu end in or before Aguas Calientes, so you’ll spend the night in the village in a 2 to 3 star hotel (shared room within a double, matrimonial, or triple occupancy room). If you’d like to upgrade your hotel or prefer a single room, please consider that there will be an additional cost.
Extras & UpGrades
There are complementary services and upgrades you can include in this trip.
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Once your booking has been confirmed, we guarantee the Price won’t increase, whatever the circunstances. So please, before booking, ensure you’ve read all our important tour information.
Student Discount
US$20.00
Student discounts apply to anyone 17 years old or younger. To receive the discount, we require a copy or clear photo of the passport at the time of booking. It must be valid and not expire within the travel dates. Please send it to [email protected]
Trekking in the Andes is one of the most unforgettable experiences you will ever have. The trek takes you through some of the most beautiful scenery you will ever see. You will be amazed by the landscape’s vastness and the mountains’ beauty.
This adventure tour combines the best in Cusco in only 6 days. You can explore Cusco, the best of the sacred valley, and the impressive Rainbow Mountain and Red Valley.
The Short Inca Trail is 16 km long and starts at Km 104 on the Cusco to Machu Picchu railroadCusco-Puno road.
To reach Rainbow Mountain, take a 3-hour van ride from Cusco to the trailhead. The distance from the trailhead to the summit is around 6 kilometers, including the Red Valley. The hike takes about 3.5 hours.
The best time of year to hike the Short Inca Trail and Rainbow Mountain Tour is from April to October. The weather is generally dry and stable during this time, making for ideal hiking conditions. Remember that Rainbow Mountain can be quite cold at high altitudes, so pack appropriate clothing.
This package includes a city tour in Cusco and the Sacred Valley tour. You will explore the sites in a van with short hikes. The most challenging part of this tour is hiking the Short Inca Trail and Rainbow Mountain.
The weather on the Short Inca Trail is humid and hot. The Inca Trail and Machu Picchu are located in the cloud forest, and the Rainbow Mountain Tour is variable. During the rainy season, rainy days are expected. However, temperatures will not decrease below 5°C.
The weather in Rainbow Mountain is cold and dry. This mountain is located up in the Andes, above 4700 meters on average, and the weather is windy and cold, and there is snow in some seasons.
Permits are required to hike and book the Short Inca Trail. These permits can only be booked through an authorized tour company and are nonrefundable and nontransferable.
To enter Rainbow Mountain and Red Valley, we are required to purchase an entry ticket but are not required to do it in advance; the tickets will be bought at the place we visit.
During the Short Inca Trail, you will see incredible Inca sites such us Chachabamaba, Wiñaywayna, Sun Gate, and Machu Picchu. You will also enjoy the fantastic landscapes of the cloud forest.
During Rainbow Mountain, you will enjoy the natural landscapes of the Andes, the colored mountain, and the reddish hills or Red Valley.
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