Today, we will visit the beautiful Inca citadel of Machu Picchu. We will explore the temples, streets, squares, and mansions of the Incas on a 2-hour guided tour. In the afternoon, we board our train service to start the return to the city of Cusco; It is worth mentioning that the trip is from the Machu Picchu train station to the Poroy train station. In Poroy, our private vehicle awaits us to travel to Cusco for about 25 minutes until we reach the clients’ hotel.

Summary of the excursion

• Bus service to Machu Picchu (up and down)
• A two-hour guided tour inside Machu Picchu. NOTE: There is no free time according to the new regulations of the Machu Picchu Sanctuary since 2015. If you require more time, book a new entrance ticket

In the afternoon, board your train service to Poroy and return to Cusco City.

Information about the train service from MACHU PICCHU TO OLLANTAYTAMBO

• Railway company: INCA RAIL
• Train Travel Route: MACHU PICCHU TO OLLANTAYTAMBO
• Class: THE VOYAGER 44
• Train departure time from Aguas Calientes train station: 14:30
• Travelers must be inside the train facilities At 14:00; otherwise, you will not be allowed to board the train.
• Arrival time at Ollantaytambo train station: 16:04

When you arrive at the Ollantaytambo train station, go to the waiting area, where our staff will wait for you. Look for a sign with your name on it.” Group Name: Rainbow Mountain 3-Day Trip

Private transfer service from Ollantaytambo train station to Cusco “Hotel.”

Cusco Overnight: Travelers organize and reserve their hotels

Food

Hotel breakfast

Physical Level

Easy

Walking Distance

Stroll

Hiking Time

2-hour guided tour

Min Altitude

2,065m/6,774 ft.

Max Altitude

2,430m/7,972 ft.

Map Rainbow Mountain 3 Day Trip

Explore the exceptional rainbow mountains of Cusco on an epic journey through the Andes south of Cusco. Upon reaching the top of the mountain, we will observe the fantastic and colorful mountains in their most extraordinary splendor, with landscapes around them.

Excerpt of the hiking experience

• Pickup and start of the land trip: at 5:00 hrs.
• Travel distance: 3 hours between Cusco and Llaqtoc, “start of the trek”
• Hike start elevation: Llaqtoc 4,900 meters (16,076 feet).
• Total walking time: 70 minutes one way and 30 minutes back.
• Walking distance: 7 km/ 4.3 miles one way, same mileage return.
• Pass Elevation: 5,100 meters (16,732 feet).
• Hike Difficulty: challenging “one-way walk”; moderate to easy “return.”
• Return time to Cusco: 15:00 hrs. and 16:30 hrs.

Food

Box Lunch

Physical Level

Challenging

Walking Distance

7 km/ 4.3 miles

Hiking Time

70 minutes

Min Altitude

4,900 meters / 16,076 feet.

Max Altitude

5,100 meters / 16,732 feet.

Map Rainbow Mountain 3 Day Trip