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Cusco, Machu Picchu, Rainbow Mountain & Humantay Lake

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Cusco, Machu Picchu, Rainbow Mountain & Humantay Lake

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Cusco, Machu Picchu, Rainbow Mountain & Humantay Lake in Peru

This five-day trip is based in Cusco and includes guided full-day visits to Rainbow Mountain, Machu Picchu and Humantay Lake. It combines time in the city with high-altitude hiking and rail travel to Aguas Calientes for the Machu Picchu visit. The package includes four nights in Cusco, airport or bus terminal transfers, breakfast at the hotel, and meals as listed on the trekking days. Guided services are provided in English or Spanish, with shared transport for the included tours.

Key details

5 days

4 nights

Route

Peru

Tour type

Small groups

Available departures

Dates available

Travel style

Small groups

Duration

5 days

Start and end point

Cusco, Peru

Highlights

  • Small-group travel
  • High-altitude hiking days
  • Guided visit to Machu Picchu
  • Cusco base for the full trip

Itinerary

  1. 1

    Cusco

    Arrival in Cusco

    Arrival in Cusco, meet-and-greet at the airport or bus terminal, and transfer to the hotel in the city center. The rest of the day is free to rest and adjust to the altitude. Hotel check-in is from 1:00 pm.
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  2. 2

    Rainbow Mountain

    Rainbow Mountain trek

    Early pick-up from the hotel and drive through the South Valley to the trail area. After breakfast along the way, the hike begins from Quesiuno. The route climbs past alpaca and llama herds, red mountain slopes and local homes before reaching Rainbow Mountain for time to rest, take photos and return along the same path.
    Breakfast and lunch
  3. 3

    Machu Picchu

    Machu Picchu visit

    Early transfer from the hotel to Ollantaytambo station for the train to Aguas Calientes. On arrival, take the bus up to Machu Picchu for the guided visit of the citadel. After the tour, return by bus to Aguas Calientes and continue back by train to Ollantaytambo before heading to Cusco.
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The itinerary is for reference and may vary by selected departure.

What's included

  • 4 nights in Cusco in hotel accommodation
  • Airport or bus terminal transfers
  • Breakfast at the hotel
  • Breakfast and lunch on the Rainbow Mountain trek
  • Breakfast and lunch on the Humantay Lake trek
  • Shared full-day Rainbow Mountain trek
  • Shared full-day Humantay Lake trek
  • Shared full-day Machu Picchu tour
  • Guided service in English or Spanish
  • Train ticket Ollantaytambo–Aguas Calientes–Ollantaytambo
  • Bus ticket Aguas Calientes–Machu Picchu–Aguas Calientes
  • Transport for the included visits

What's not included

  • International and domestic flights
  • Travel insurance
  • Meals not listed in the inclusions
  • Tips
  • Other activities and services not listed

Dates & availability

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Upcoming departures

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Sun, Nov 1, 2026to Nov 5, 2026
1 hotel available
Standard package
Hotels as per itineraryDouble/twin room · As per itineraryOn request
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Mon, Nov 2, 2026to Nov 6, 2026
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Tue, Nov 3, 2026to Nov 7, 2026
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Hotels as per itineraryDouble/twin room · As per itineraryOn request
$810.00per person
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Flights, extra nights and private experiences can be added before confirmation.

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