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Rainbow Mountain & Machu Picchu 3 Days Trek Peru
Experience the ultimate Andean adventure with our Rainbow Mountain & Machu Picchu 3 Days Trek Peru, combining two of the most iconic destinations in Peru. This unforgettable journey includes scenic hiking, camping in the Andes, and a train ride to the legendary Inca citadel.
Begin your trek to the world-famous Rainbow Mountain Machu Picchu, where you’ll hike through the spectacular Red Valley and admire breathtaking views of the snow-capped Ausangate mountain. Along the way, encounter herds of llamas and alpacas, and pass through remote Andean villages that preserve ancient Inca traditions.
This Rainbow Mountain trek includes an overnight camping experience in the Andes Mountains, where you’ll enjoy freshly prepared Peruvian meals by our professional chef. Your journey is led by expert local guides and fully equipped with safety gear, including an oxygen tank for high-altitude support.
On the second day, continue your adventure with a scenic train journey to Aguas Calientes, where you will spend the night in a comfortable hotel. On the final day, explore the magnificent Machu Picchu on a private guided tour—one of the New Seven Wonders of the World.
Don’t miss this once-in-a-lifetime experience that blends nature, culture, and history. Discover the beauty of Rainbow Mountain, the Red Valley, and the magic of Machu Picchu, all in one incredible 3-day trek through the heart of the Andes.
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[short_itinerary]
- Day 1: Pickup in Cusco – Hike to Puka Ccocha Lake – Overnight camping in the Andes.
- Day 2: Rainbow Mountain – Red Valley hike – Train to Aguas Calientes – Overnight in hotel.
- Day 3: Guided Machu Picchu tour – Return to Cusco.
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3-Day Trek Itinerary to Rainbow Mountain & Machu Picchu
Day 1: Cusco And Camping Puka Ccocha Lake
The time to pick you up is by 5:30 am at your hotel, then we ride our private transport for 2 hours until the breakfast place, then we ride our car for 50 minutes to the beginning of the trail, located at 3800 masl (12,467ft).
Then, we start hiking a gentle trail through the Andes mountains and watch farming fields of potatoes, then llamas and alpacas animals. You get the chance to have photos with these native animals. After hiking for 3 hours and a half, we arrive for lunch place.
Afterward, we hike for 3 hours, we arrive at the campsite located beside the lake named Chilifuany lake, located at 4600 masl (15,091ft).
Day 2: Rainbow Mountain Vinicunca Then Red Valley & Machu Picchu Train
Today, we wake you up by 6:am, then we have breakfast, and start the hike gentle uphill for an hour and 45 minutes, arriving at the famous viewpoint of the rainbow mountain named Vinicunca located at 5200 masl (17,060ft), staying here for a while to enjoy the views.
Then, we hike through the famous red valley, starting with some downhill and gentle uphill to the viewpoint of the red mountains for 35 minutes, then we hike through the red valleys.
Mainly the hike in the famous red valley is gentle downhill for 3 hours to the car place.
Afterward, we have lunch, then we ride our private transport all the way to Ollantaytambo train station, through the Sacred Valley of the Incas for 4 hours and a half.
The train station is located at 2,700 masl (8,858ft), then we ride a train for 2 hours all the way to the beginning of the Amazon jungle, where Aguas Calientes town is located at 2,000 masl (6,561ft), here is the second overnight in a hotel.
Day 3: Machu Picchu Tour Then Cusco City
Today time to wake up is 5:am, then have breakfast in the hotel by 5:30 am, and then we go for the bus terminal, and ride our scheduled bus by 6:30 am up to Machupicchu for 30 minutes.
After arriving to Machupicchu, we take you up to the viewpoint, which takes hiking 20 minutes, and then take as many photos as you want.
Then, we do a tour in Machupicchu for 3 hours, afterward, we ride our bus the way back to Aguas Calientes town for 30 minutes, then you have some time to have your lunch on your own, and then get ready for the afternoon train back to Ollantaytambo train station.
From Ollantaytambo train station, we ride our transport back to Cusco city for an hour and 40 minutes.
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What’s Included in the Rainbow Mountain & Machu Picchu 3 Days Trek
Included
- Private transport for the rainbow mountain and train station
- Tour guide with an oxygen tank
- All equipment for the overnight in the Andes mountains
- 2 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 1 dinner
- Hiking sticks, sleeping bags, sleeping tents, roll mats
- Horses or llamas to carry all the camping equipment
- Entrance fees to Machupicchu and train tickets
Not Included
- Economic appreciation for the workers
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[price]
- 1 to 3: Per person US$1000
- 4 to 7: Per person US$850
- 8 to 14: Per person US$820
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Book Your Rainbow Mountain & Machu Picchu 3 Days Trek Peru
To confirm your booking, you need to send us a deposit of US$200 through our PayPal account. Please note that PayPal charges a 7% fee on any transfer, which is paid by the sender. For this reason, the total amount you need to send is US$214.
The remaining balance is paid in cash upon your arrival in Cusco. After sending the deposit, please send the following details to our WhatsApp number: +51 943 388 685:
- Tour date and type of tour
- Number of people
- Address in Cusco city for hotel pickup
- Email address to stay in contact
- Copy of your passport (profile page only) for Peruvian tax purposes
Once we receive the deposit and your details, we will send you an email confirmation of the payment and your tour reservation.
Note: The US$214 deposit is paid via PayPal, and the remaining balance is paid in cash in Cusco, either in US dollars or Peruvian soles, whichever you prefer. Please make sure the final payment is made with clean, undamaged US dollar bills, as torn or damaged bills are not accepted in Peru.
PayPal account for the deposit:
deposit@chacrastravelperu.com
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