Welcome and transfer
Meet at the Cusco airport or terminal and transfer to the hotel booked by the traveler.
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On arrival
Magical Cusco: City Tour, Rainbow Mountain and Machu Picchu 3D/2N
Cusco 3D/2N ★★★★★5.0
Combine a Cusco city tour and four nearby archaeological sites with Rainbow Mountain and a full day at Machu Picchu. The package includes transfers, listed admissions, Expedition train, sanctuary buses and meals during the Vinicunca excursion. The base rate covers tours without accommodation, although the itinerary spans two nights in Cusco.
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General information
Duration: 3 days / 2 nights
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Start: Cusco airport or hotel
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End: hotel in Cusco
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Service: group tours and private Machu Picchu guide
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Languages: English and Spanish
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Difficulty: moderate to challenging
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Meals: breakfast and lunch at Vinicunca
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Minimum: 2 participants
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What to expect
Day 1: Arrival and Cusco City Tour
Airport — Hotel — Coricancha — Sacsayhuaman — Cusco
Coricancha and historic center
Tour the former Inca temple, Plaza de Armas and streets where Inca masonry meets colonial architecture.
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From 1:30 pm
Sacsayhuaman
Explore the ceremonial complex and its enormous carved stones.
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Guided visit
Qenqo, Puka Pukara and Tambomachay
Visit sites associated with ritual practice, territorial control and water worship.
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Archaeological circuit
Hotel return
Return to central Cusco; overnight accommodation is arranged independently.
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After the tour
No meals
Cusco (not included)
Day 2: Rainbow Mountain
Cusco — Cusipata — Vinicunca — Cusco
Early pickup
Leave your hotel for Cusipata by tourist transport.
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About 5:00 am
Breakfast en route
Breakfast at a local restaurant before continuing to the trailhead.
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Before hiking
Vinicunca ascent
A demanding hike to a viewpoint near 5,100 m. Timing depends on pace and weather.
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About 1 hr 30 min
Vinicunca viewpoint
See Rainbow Mountain and Ausangate when cloud conditions permit.
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Weather dependent
Descent and lunch
Return along the same trail, eat the included lunch and drive back.
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About 1 hour
Arrival in Cusco
The excursion ends in central Cusco.
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Afternoon
Breakfast and lunch
Cusco (not included)
Day 3: Machu Picchu Full Day
Cusco — Ollantaytambo — Aguas Calientes — Machu Picchu — Cusco
Cusco pickup
Transfer from your hotel to Ollantaytambo station, approximately 1 hour 30 minutes.
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About 3:00 am
Train to Aguas Calientes
Travel by Expedition train through the Anta and Vilcanota valleys.
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Confirmed schedule
Bus to the sanctuary
Take the shuttle up the winding road and present your original identification at the entrance.
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About 25 minutes
Machu Picchu
Guided visit through the sectors authorized by the confirmed ticket. The precise route depends on availability.
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Assigned circuit
Time in Aguas Calientes
Return by bus and have time for lunch at your own expense.
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After the visit
Train and Cusco return
Train to Ollantaytambo followed by transfer to your Cusco hotel, arriving around 8:00 pm.
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Afternoon–evening
Lunch not included
Not applicable
What you should know
Recommended gear
- Original passport
- Small daypack
- Layered clothing and waterproof jacket
- Hiking shoes
- Sun hat, sunscreen and sunglasses
- Water and snacks
- Personal medication
- Peruvian soles for lunch and optional horse
Altitude, hotels and tickets
Times and order may change due to train and ticket availability, weather, protests or official rules. Vinicunca requires acclimatization and physical effort at high altitude; seek professional advice for cardiac, respiratory or mobility conditions. Horse service is optional, paid directly and may not cover the full trail. Promotional rates may change on holidays and high-demand dates.
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Before booking
The rate from USD 359 covers the package without accommodation. At least 2 travelers are required and availability depends on Machu Picchu admissions and train schedules.
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Daily departures are subject to availability.
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Original identification is mandatory for the train and Machu Picchu.
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The sanctuary circuit is confirmed when the ticket is issued.
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Vinicunca reaches approximately 5,100 m.
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The base rate excludes both hotel nights.
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Included
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- Cusco airport–hotel–airport transfers
- City Tour with transportation, admissions and local guide
- Vinicunca excursion with admission, breakfast and lunch
- Cusco–Ollantaytambo station–Cusco transfers
- Round-trip Expedition train to Aguas Calientes
- Round-trip Machu Picchu shuttle buses
- Machu Picchu admission and private local guide
- Assistance during the program
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Not included
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- Two nights of accommodation
- Lunch in Aguas Calientes
- Meals not specified
- Optional horse at Vinicunca
- Flights or buses to Cusco
- Travel insurance
- Personal expenses, extras and gratuities
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Location
Cusco, Peru
Frequently asked questions
Are the two hotel nights included?
No. The USD 359 base rate covers tours without accommodation; ask for a separate hotel quote if needed.
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Which Machu Picchu circuit will I visit?
The best available circuit at confirmation. Specific sectors cannot be guaranteed before ticketing.
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Is Rainbow Mountain difficult?
Yes, mainly because the viewpoint is near 5,100 m. Acclimatize and walk at your own pace.
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Can I rent a horse?
Usually, subject to local availability. Payment is direct and it may not cover the entire route.
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Is Machu Picchu lunch included?
No. There is time to eat in Aguas Calientes at your own expense.
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Rene is very passionate about the history of the places. He knows many histories of the places and the local culture.
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