Machu Picchu Tour and Rainbow Mountain 5 Days
Machu Picchu Tour and Rainbow Mountain 5 Days
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Machu Picchu and Rainbow Mountain Tour, A Premium Collection Journey!
Machu Picchu and Rainbow Mountain Tour: Savor the two hot destinations of Cusco the Rainbow Mountain and Machu Picchu, on a fully supported tour with Peru Summit Adventures private crew. Explore the dramatic Rainbow Mountain, surrounded by the snow-capped mountains, valleys with llamas and alpacas as you make your journey to reach this unique place.
This famous hills are also known as Vinicunca mountain, beckons curious travelers with its astounding natural feature, and local people. Embark on an exciting trip through the Urubamba Valley to reach the ultimate destination the Incan’s fabled city–Machu Picchu nestled high above the Urubamba Mountain Range, and explore it with a private guide at your side to reveal the history and legend behind this lost city of the Incas. Join us!
Join us for the adventure of a lifetime – give us a call at +51 984 464 391 or shoot us an email at info@perusummit.com to learn more or book your spot today!
This trip is officially operated by Peru Summit Adventures, a 100% local tour operator based in Cusco.
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Traveling with us you are making a big difference in favor of the environment, our trips to Choquequirao Trek & Machu Picchu 6 days are rated as eco-friendly trips to ensure that fragile ecosystems are protected and maintained for future human generations, also maintain ecosystem and environment integrity through considering a sustainable and ethical business model. Making genuine and sustainable itineraries often translates to real costs, with a host of responsible travel practices that underpin our prices.
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Service Level
Upgraded Comfort
UPGRADED COMFORT: Premium or Comfort trips are led by Peru Summit Adventures experts, an experienced crew at your side, or top trip leaders/guides, and tap into private local experts' resources to allow for in-depth exploration and special access to unique sites that only the local leaders/guides know. Itineraries are carefully crafted and fully planned, with plenty of free time to roam. Camping gears are high-end and accommodations are high-end or best available. Ground transportation and most meals (especially in hikes) and activities are included in the trip price.
Physical Grading
MODERATE: Designed for travelers who have some experience in hiking and have a regular physical condition. Half- to full-day hikes (3-6 hours) over rolling countryside on most days, occasional steep trails. Many of our hotel-based walking tours are in this category, as are our day-hikes adventures.
Activities
Hiking, Archaeology & Cultural Adventures
Important Note
While we expect the tour will run as the itinerary describes to Machu Picchu Tour and Rainbow Mountain 5 Days. Participants should accept that there is the possibility of changes, being necessary liable to local conditions, eg, strikes, natural disasters, these changes might be at the discretion of your travel company.
Accomodation
Cozy and lovely hotels each night in the Sacred Valley Urubamba, Machu Picchu Pueblo, and Cusco.
Group Size
Min 2 ppl, Max 8 ppl
Minimum of 02 people is needed to depart. Family groups, couple travelers, friends, or even if you’re a SOLO traveler, you are welcome to our trips. Price is per person, which is based on two people who might share a room/tent. The itinerary is described and based on shared services as well as semi-private service; however, if you are looking for a private service, that would be upon request.
Limited Spaces
YES. To protect MACHU PICCHU, the number of people allowed a day is limited to 4500 (spaces may vary depending on new regulations). That is why you should reserve your space as soon as possible. Spaces can be filled up three to four months in advance. Spaces fill more quickly in the high tourist season, from May to September.
Why experience the Machu Picchu Tour and Rainbow Mountain 5 Days
- Explore Peru’s iconic site: Machu Picchu and take a short hike to Rainbow Mountain.
- Experience the highlight in the Sacred Valley of the Incas and get immersed with history and culture.
- Visit the most Instagrammed spots to get your best snapshots.
- 5 days to enjoy the must-see places in an absolute way.
- Avoid the crowds at every visited historical site, we put our best effort to avoid it.
- 99.9% excellence rating on TripAdvisor.
- Small-group (semi-private) tour of 2-8 people for big adventures with passionate private local guides.
- Free airport pickup and drop-off included*
Trip Itinerary
DAY 1: Arrive Cusco in the Morning - Sacsayhuaman - Pisac Ruins, Llama & Alpaca Farm Visit
Welcome to the navel of the world
Your Peru Summit Adventures guide will be waiting for you at the airport’s main gate, you will then drive to your hotel in the Sacred Valey Urubamba. En route, you will visit the Incan archaeological site of Sacsayhuaman a great temple located in the north of Cusco built in the 15th century whose construction rocks weigh 180 tons and were brought from about 500 meters away. Next, we will drive to Pisac (Sacred Valley) on the way we will visit the Alpaca and Llama farm, a place where we will learn about these South American camelids. Our trip continues to Pisac, an Incan archaeological site located high above the mountains in the Sacred Valley with great farming terraces, which cover the tall hillsides, and stunning constructions at the temple of the sun (we’ll have a brief visit to Pisac). After a great exploration of the Incan ruins, we will drive to our hotel (Tierra Viva Valle Sagrado or a similar hotel) in the Sacred Valley of the Incas 9,840 ft (Urubamba Valley), a perfect place to stay the first night and start with proper acclimatization as the Valley is located much lower than Cusco 11,316 ft. Meals not included. This is a full-day tour on a private roomy and comfy Van and a private guide.
Note: This tour is executable as long as you arrive in Cusco in the morning, the recommended time to arrive and start the tour is between 8:00 am to 10:00 am, hence you will cover all the mentioned places. IF you are arriving later than the recommended time, we will be forced to skip some places.
DAY 2: Sacred Valley Tour (Ollantaytambo, Maras Salt Mines, Moray)
Awe-inspiring ruins, Andes Views, and fascinating journey by glass roof train
A great breakfast at hotel will make us ready for a full day exploration of the another side in the Sacred Valley, we will drive to Maras Incan Salt Mines a main salt source which has been used since the pre-Incan times, and today locals still farm the salt by hands as the Incans used to do it, Our next place to explore is Moray with rounded shape terraces which have different types of temperatures at each platform, that was made to acclimate the Andean plants like potato, beans, corn, etc, we will then drive to Ollantaytambo an Incan city from XV century, famous for its great temple of the sun whose 100 tons construction rocks were brought from 8 km/ 5 miles away to build a unique building on a hilltop. In the evening, we will take our train to Machu Picchu town, where we will have an overnight at hotel Intipunku Suites. It’s a full day tour on a private van and private guide. Meals not included.
DAY 3: Machu Picchu Guided Tour - Cusco
At the lost city of the Incas
It is the day to explore and learn about the Machu Picchu, so we’ll start early having our breakfast at the hotel, and we’ll take the bus to Machu Picchu, once we arrive we’ll make a full exploration of the Incan city with a private guide at your side. If you have requested a permit for Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu mountain, hike could be done after the tour or before the tour for proper information your guide will let you know, and this hike could be done without the guide. After the full exploration, in the afternoon we’ll return to Aguas Calientes town and take the train back to Cusco (the return train can be at 2:55 p.m or 3:20 p.m. depending on the availability of spaces), in Cusco our hotel is Rumipunku hotel or a similar hotel. Meals not included. It’s a full day tour with a private guide.
DAY 4: Rainbow Mountain Hike
Hiking up to 5,000m/ 16.404 ft
Our trip starts very early in the dawn at 4:00 am (we begin early to reach early at Rainbow Mountain to avoid the crowds, otherwise with would share this small spot with other 600 – 1000 people) to have 3 hours driving to reach the trailhead, where, we will have our packed breakfast. Next, we will start with our hike to the Rainbow Mountain following gradually up the valley, in the distance we will see amazing snow-capped mountains located in the Vilcanota range, where the most remarkable one is the Ausangate Mountain 6,389 m / 20,961ft, and close by us we will see some llamas and alpacas in their natural life. After 2 hours hiking, we will reach the viewpoint of the Rainbow Mountain 5.050m/ 16,568ft, from where, we will have dramatic views in every direction, especially the views at Rainbow Mountain, at this place, we will spend for about 45 minutes. After having a great time at this place, we will return to the trailhead by the same trail for 1 hour and 30 minutes. Upon our arrival at the head-trail, we’ll have our packed lunch. Packed breakfast and lunch are included except dinner. It’s a full day tour on private van, private guide and with a lot of hike.
- Hiking Time: 3-4 hours
- Hiking Distance: 8 km / 4.97 miles
- Lowest Elevation: 4,400 m / 14,436 ft
- Highest Elevation: 5,050 m / 16,568 ft
- Trekking Surface: Dirt trail, rocky, muddy, slippery
- Weather: Unpredictable, Some days could be sunny with blue sky, while other days foggy, rainy, snowy. Be prepared!
DAY 5: Depart for Home
Adios Cusco!
2 hours before than the flight departure time transfer service from your hotel to the airport at any time during the day. End of the Adventure.
If your flight is in the afternoon, then the morning would be for a brief walking tour in the city’s historical hub, if so, let us know to arrange a guiding service, otherwise, you can explore it by yourself.
Note on Itinerary
Although we do our very best possible to adhere to the schedule above, this itinerary is subject to change for several reasons beyond our control, including strikes, weather, natural disasters, and terrain conditions. On some occasions, these conditions may demand us to deviate from our original schedule, in which case we will provide the best available alternative options. And we’ll make a great experience of it!
Inclusions
Included on The Machu Picchu Tour and Rainbow Mountain 5 Days
- All transfer service on a private Van with a professional driver.
- Lunch and packed breakfast for Rainbow Mountain with option for vegetarians, gluten free, lactose free, etc.
- Entrance tickets to all places which are mentioned on the itinerary.
- Private tour Guide.
- Oxygen tank.
- Machu Picchu entrance ticket.
- Round trip train ticket.
- Round trip bus ticket in Machu Picchu
- 4 nights hotel (3-star hotel, hotels might be upgraded upon your request).
No Included on The Machu Picchu Tour and Rainbow Mountain 5 Days
- Extra expenditure during the trek, such as: soda, alcoholic drinks, extra snacks, tickets for the hot Springs.
- Meals (except for the Rainbow Mountain breakfast and lunch).
- Tipping for guides, porters or muleteers, and other staff.
- Travel Insurance and things of a personal nature – laundry and telephone calls, personal taxis, souvenirs etc.
- Travel and health insurance (bring copies with you please), we highly recommend to get an insurance of trip cancellation, interruption; an insurance to protect your travel investment, Included with your pre-departure package, bring your travel insurance to cover trip cancellation, interruption, baggage loss and delay, emergency medical evacuation insurance and emergency medical expense insurance. Any unexpected situations occurred during the journey and which are beyond our control, including changes in scheduling trains or flights, delays, strikes, cancellations, missed connections, etc. it should be covered by the passenger as a whole. Also, if you for physical reasons of health cannot continue the trek or walk, and will need emergency evacuation then all charges incurred such as transportation, hotel, ambulance, doctors, medication, hospitalization, etc. will be at passenger’s expense.
Prices & Dates
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Machu Picchu Tour and Rainbow Mountain 5 Days
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| Number of participants | Price per person | Total ($ USD) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Participant | We have special rates for SOLO travelers. Get started by filling out the inquiry form. | Enquire Now | |
| 2 Participants | $ 1,200.00 | $ 2 400.00 | Enquire Now |
| 3 Participants | $ 1,150.00 | $ 3 450.00 | Enquire Now |
| 4 Participants | $ 1,100.00 | $ 4 400.00 | Enquire Now |
| 5 Participants | $ 1,050.00 | $ 5 250.00 | Enquire Now |
| 6+ Participants | We have special rates for groups, which are over 6ppl. Get started by filling out the inquiry form. | Enquire Now | |
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| 1 person (We have special rates for SOLO travelers. Get started by filling out the inquiry form.) |
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| 2 people $ 1,200.00 |
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| 3 people $ 1,150.00 |
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| 4 people $ 1,100.00 |
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| 5 people $ 1,050.00 |
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| 6+ people (We have special rates for groups, which are over 6ppl. Get started by filling out the inquiry form.) |
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- Flexibility on dates: Choose your own dates, you decide when to start your journey.
- Perfect for families, group of mates (friends), honeymoon: Make this trip for you and your loved ones or someone special.
- Totally customizable: Travel the way you want; so you can travel exactly how you want. Book this trip as is or customize it to be as active or relaxed, rustic or luxurious as you wish to go. Perfect for multi-generational families and to celebrate a special anniversary or milestone birthday.
- Go at your own pace: Walk or explore on your own rhythm, forget to stay or keep up with the large groups. It's your own journey.
Note on Prices
Prices are quoted in US Dollars and all payments must be made in US Dollars. Prices are per person based on SEMI-PRIVATE service; we depart with 2 ppl as a minimum, 8 ppl as maximum, and an average of 4 ppl in a group. This tour is also based on a double twin-bed (matrimonial if requested) or triple occupancy in case of families or friends for hotel rooms, single rooms are subject to a single supplement fee.
Trip Payment Schedule
- At time of reservation: 30% of the total balance.
- 60 days prior to departure: Balance should be paid fully, or once upon your arrival in Cusco the other 70% of final balance must be paid fully.
Cancellation and Transfer Fee Schedule
- Minimum fee (Tour permit fee): $150 per person
- 61-90 days prior to departure: 30% of trip cost
- 46-60 days prior to departure: 50% of trip cost
- 45 days or less: 100% of trip cost
What Makes Us Different!… Here’s, Why You Should Book With Us!
Making a choice of your right travel company/ tour operator is the most important decision you will make as you make your plans for a long-anticipated dreamed adventure. At first glance, some companies may seem cheaper. However, when you research a little deeper, you will see why traveling with Peru Summit Adventures assures that you will have the most memorable travel experience possible. In fact, we guarantee it, our TripAdvisor reviews say that.
Making genuine and sustainable itineraries often translate to real costs, with a host of responsible travel practices that underpin our prices, here are the reasons why you should go with us!
1. We Focus on Details
2. Our Safety Record is Flawless
3. Knowledge and Expertise
4. The Smallest Groups en Route “Machu Picchu and Rainbow Mountain Tour” – Averaging Just 4 Travelers
Besides, Machu Picchu offers one of the world’s most spellbinding travel experiences. But it’s also a world-renowned destination, and touring the site in a big group with multitudes of tourists shoving for photos, and competing to hear the guide, your once in a lifetime visit to this World Heritage Site may lose its magic. Our Machu Picchu Trips are scheduled with an average of just four travelers, allowing for a deeper exploration of the lost city of the Incas, with our Local Experts / Tour Leaders.
5. We Deliver on Our Promises
We are very confident the quality of our Machu Picchu and Rainbow Mountain Tour will get your expectations and that you will savor the best possible of cultural travel experience, nature travel experience, and adventure travel experience if you are dissatisfied, we’ll happily give you credit for an extra trip or for a future journey. It’s, to our knowledge, the best guarantee in the travel business.
6. The Best Fare For The Best Trip
7. You Book, You Go…Don’t Worry… We Won’t Cancel
8. We are Local Entrepreneurs, A Family Enterprise (we are not a gringo company)
Probably you will see that most of the tour operators mention it on their websites that are local tour companies, however, if you research a little deeper you will find out that’s not true, they might be although half of the operation is done from here and another half abroad, they even have NorthAmerican phone number or European phone numbers, which is a clue to find out, we are not against the foreigner companies or half foreign companies, what we are against is that they lie.
In Cusco exist just few truly local tour operators. If you did not know, foreign companies come to Peru to get rich without paying a General Sales Tax or Tax Contribution to our country. If you did not know that, according to the United Nations, for every US $100 spent on a tour in a developing country or foreign travel companies, only $5 stays in the local economy. Normally, almost all of the money flows back to large companies operating outside the destination countries. As we are a local family enterprise, we guarantee that your travel expenditures will support the local economy, and improve the lives of Peruvians through contributing to general sales tax.
9. Responsible Travel
Be a responsible traveller! Let’s make this world a better place for everyone and for everyone that lives in it! The natural environments that we travel to are fragile and abundant with beautiful culture and traditions that are often reliant on tourism. We have a responsibility as travelers to minimize the impact of our presence, protect what is delicate, and leave a positive influence everywhere we can.
As a locally owned and based Peruvian tour company, we integrate these practices into our in-country operations we are aiming for a style of travel that makes the world a better place for everyone, and for everyone that lives in it. Since our very first days as a tour operator, responsible business has been at the heart of what we do. Peru Summit Adventures is committed not just to treading lightly, but to making a real difference by helping and investing in local communities, education initiatives, environmental conservation projects. These values are not more than just words, they are ingrained in the culture and philosophy of our crew, daily operations of Peru Summit Adventures trips, and at our office too.
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- Original passport and some copies.
- Travel insurance and some copies.
- Sleeping bag (or you can rent one from us).
- Backpack to carry your things.
- Phone and Camera charger and adapter.
- Camera.
- Torch or headlamps.
- Deet or mosquito repellent (recommendable 30% deet).
- Hiking poles (or you can rent one pair from us).
- Rain gear (especially if traveling in the wet season, from October to March).
- Comfortable hiking clothes, including warm clothes for the nighttime.
- Good hiking boots with protector ankle or similar, and one pair of flip-flops or light sandals.
- Sunblock and sunglasses.
- Hiking long sleeve T-shirts.
- Hiking trousers.
- Ear Plugs.
- Hands sanitizer
- Thermal underwear.
- Hiking socks.
- Water bottle or canteen.
- American dollars and Peruvian soles in cash.
- Sun hat, cap, and warm hat and gloves for the nighttime
- Toilet paper, and face tissue paper.
- Credit or debit card.
- Personal first-aid kit (should contain lip salve, Diamox (Acetozolamide), Anti-inflammatory tablets (e.g. Ibuprofen), Aspirin, Band Aids, anti-histamine, Imodium or similar tablets for mild cases of diarrhea, re-hydration powder, extra prescription drugs you may take).
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Trip Leaders
Trek Leaders or Guides Are Part of the Core of Peru Summit Adventures and Your Perfect Local Companion
The perfect custom-made private tours, adventure tours, or expeditions don’t just happen. It takes a team of talented, knowledgeable, passionate, and experienced professionals to bring it all together and possible. Our team of Peru Summit Adventures Leaders is comprised of local trip veterans, seasoned tour veterans with rich backgrounds on history, archaeology, culture, cuisine, geology, biology, and more.
With the highest staff-to-guest ratio in the travel industry, our Trip Leaders safely deliver your trip-of-a-lifetime to maximize your Peru journeys and adventures every step of the way. Our Tour/Trek Leaders have worked extensively in the Peru isolated mountains, archaeological sites, hiking the Inca Trail (at least 150 times), Amazon jungle, and being at Machu Picchu for over 400 times at least, this guarantees your trip a unique and memorable experience.
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Lodging
Hotels: We select carefully our hotels in each destination all over the country. And we select our accommodations for how well they represent the distinctive character of the destination you’re in. Some of these rooms and cabanas draw their inspiration from history and others from the views they offer. What’s consistent, however, is that we stand by each and every one of these for what they’ll add to your experience.
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