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8 Days Tour in The Short Inca Trail and Rainbow Mountain

About this experience

This custom-made 8-days tour is the perfect choice for travelers willing to explore the main highlights that Cusco has to offer.
Start in Lima, here have time to explore the city, then fly to Cusco, here visit the main highlights of the city, continue to explore the Sacred Valley of the Incas, go to Pisac, Ollantaytambo, Maras and Moray. After getting acclimatized, hike the Short Inca Trail, see impressive Inca ruins, go through the Sun Gate with unforgettable views of Machu Picchu!. The next day, explore Machu Picchu sites. Finally, return to Cusco and trek to Vinicunca Rainbow Mountain, famous because of its colorful stripes, here see llamas, alpacas, and amazing Andean landscapes.

At a glance

  • Duration: 192 hr
  • Private experience

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8 Days Tour in The Short Inca Trail and Rainbow Mountain
Pickup included

Plan your experience

Time on the tour192 hr
Getting therePickup offeredSee pickup details
Guide languagesEnglish (live guide), Spanish (live guide)
Tour arrangementPrivate experience

Set aside 192 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.

Before you go

  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

What is included

  • 24-hours of support from our local team.
  • Transfer Hotel - Train Station - Hotel
  • Private transportations hotel/airport in every destination as detailed in the itinerary.
  • Accommodation for 07 nights at a 3-star hotels
  • Tourist train from the village of Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo.
  • Lunch
  • Tourist train to km 104.
  • Dinner
  • 3 Bus tickets: Machu Picchu - Aguas Calientes – Machu Picchu – Aguas Calientes.
  • Breakfast
  • Shared 2.5 hours guided tour in the Sanctuary of Machu Picchu.

Not included

  • International & Domestic flights, unless specifically mentioned.
  • Travel insurance
  • Entrance to Hot Springs in Aguas Calientes (USD 7.00).
  • Tips
  • Alcohol & Food unless otherwise noted
  • Items of personal nature such as gratuities, excess baggage charges, laundry, beverages

Itinerary and highlights

See the overview, available options and booking details for the experience schedule.

Meeting and pickup information

  • for airport transfers we are flexible, we can provide this service anytime

Languages and tickets

  • English — Guide
  • Spanish — Guide
  • Mobile Only

Tour operator

  • ANDEAN TRAVEL EXPERIENCE

Accessibility and practical details

  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation policy

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

Questions about this experience

How long is this experience?
The supplier lists a duration of 192 hr.
What are the pickup arrangements?
for airport transfers we are flexible, we can provide this service anytime
Which guide languages are listed?
English (live guide), Spanish (live guide).
What ticket format is listed?
Mobile ticket.
What ticket age bands are listed?
Youth tickets: age 12–17; Adult tickets: age 18+. Check the practical details for participation requirements.
What is the cancellation policy?
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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