Short Inca Trail with Rainbow Mountain Trek 3 Day
Experience the Short Inca Trail plus Rainbow Mountain Trek 3 Day
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Experience the Short Inca Trail plus Rainbow Mountain Trek 3 Day
Experience the Short Inca Trail plus Rainbow Mountain Trek 3 Day
Short Inca Trail with Rainbow Mountain Trek 3 Day – Featured Inca Trail trekking adventure itinerary to Machu Picchu. The first day is to adapt to the high elevations of the Andes since, on the last day, we have the experience of trekking through the snowy Ausangate towards Rainbow Mountain.
Short Inca Trail Trek & Rainbow Mountain 3 days
We start the land and train trip from Cusco to reach the Short Inca Trail with Rainbow Mountain Trek 3 Day. We officially begin trekking in moderate elevations of the Andes towards Machu Picchu. After the Short Inca Trail, we walk through the colorful rainbow mountains with amazingly photogenic views.
Overview
Short Inca Trail with Rainbow Mountain Trek 3-Day Summary
CUSCO, PERU, SOUTH AMERICA – LATAM “Latin America”
Short Inca Trail with Rainbow Mountain Trek 3 Day
The walks through the Andes and the jungle of Machu Picchu rejuvenate the body, revive the spirit by relaxing out of the routine with a bit of adventure through Machu Picchu, and complete the walk with the experience of the rainbow mountains with the best panoramic views of the mountain of colors; this trek through the Andes is one of the highest within the excursion, that is why we created the three-day tour to go first to the lowlands of Machu Picchu and then ascend towards the Andes.
Trip Summary Short Inca Trail with Rainbow Mountain Trek 3 Day
- Day 1: Cusco – One Day Inca Trail via Wiñay Wayna to Machu Picchu
- Day 2: Machu Picchu Guided Tour | Return to Cuzco by train and by road
- Day 3: Climb the remarkable Rainbow Mountain
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Short Inca Trail with Rainbow Mountain Trek 3 Day Highlights
Highlights of Short Inca Trail with Rainbow Mountain Trek 3 Day
- A majestic combination of trails on the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu and the splendid rainbow mountain
- Experience National Park of Machu Picchu!
- Discover the surroundings of Machu Picchu with its Inca trails and then hike to the top of the rainbow mountain
- Enjoy the glorious panoramic views of the Andean jungle of Machu Picchu and the genuine Andes, where the snow-capped mountains reign south of Cusco.
Why You´ll love the Short Inca Trail with Rainbow Mountain Trek 3 Day
This active excursion covers excellent distances every day. Rely on hiking for up to six hours! But not every day is on tour. The pace is sometimes a little challenging, especially on the second and third days of the Inca Trail trek to Machu Picchu, for customers who choose to do the optional Huayna Picchu trek.
Participants must be in good physical condition to compete in the Short Inca Trail with Rainbow Mountain Trek 3 Day. Further training does recommend before departure. You will encounter uneven surfaces, stairs, steep steps, rocky and unpaved terrain, and marked slopes. If you climb the Inca Trail from Machu Picchu, you cannot turn back and must complete the trek until you reach the town of Aguas Calientes. When visiting Machu Picchu, remember that canes are not allowed; hiking poles are permitted on the Inca Trail as long as they have rubber tips. Also, selfie sticks are prohibited, and only folding umbrellas are allowed.
Rainbow Mountain to Short Inca Trail
Cusco is 3,500 meters – 11,000 feet above sea level, which may be a consideration for those with heart problems or those affected by altitude. We recommend our explorers consult their doctor before signing up for this adventure. Final routes and activities might change due to weather conditions, etc. We recommend purchasing personal travel insurance to cover accidents or events.
Short Inca Trail with Rainbow Mountain Trek 3-Day Itinerary
This section finds the complete development of the day hike to Machu Picchu as the guided tour of Machu Picchu with the complement of exploration of the colorful mountains of Cusco. We begin the adventures at heights not as high as the case of Machu Picchu so that on the last day, we ascend towards the Andes of the rainbow mountain at considerable elevations. Even so, as we walk through different sectors, we adapt to conquer the Andes.
BRIEFING Short Inca Trail with Rainbow Mountain Trek 3 Day
Please note that you will need to attend the pre-hike briefing at 6:00 p.m. the day before the first day of the hike. We organize the informative talk at the hotel reception where the travelers are staying.
We recommend arriving at least a day before your excursion to acclimate to the altitude before your hiking adventure. Spending a full day in Cuzco (3,249 m/10,659 ft) relaxing and drinking plenty of water is usually enough to acclimate most people.
PRESENTATION OF SHORT INCA TRAIL WITH RAINBOW MOUNTAIN TREK 3 DAY
Cusco – Ollantaytambo Train Station – Short Inca Trail - Aguas Calientes
Welcome to Short Inca Trail Trek & Rainbow Mountain 3 days in Peru, South America
At 05:15, transfer from Cusco to Ollantaytambo 2,792 m (9,160 ft). 1.5 hours of travel
We start the transfer service; we go to the Sacred Valley of the Incas to the Ollantaytambo train station to board the train to go to kilometer 104 of the railway “the tour guide travels with the passengers so that the guide makes the train stop” we arrive at the beginning of the walk; We will gradually climb the mountain around Machu Picchu exploring flora and fauna of the sanctuary and visiting the ruins of Wiñaywayna and Inti Punku.
Short Inca Trail Trek & Rainbow Mountain 3 days
The program of the Short Inca trail with the rainbow mountain trek does create to descend to lower elevations than the city of Cusco and then ascend again towards Cusco to avoid altitude sickness and thus venture towards the rainbow mountain trek on the last day of the expedition to be prepared to walk through the Andes south of Cusco at high elevations.
Information about the train service from OLLANTAYTAMBO TO KM 104
- Railway company: PERU RAIL
- Service route: OLLANTAYTAMBO to KM 104
- Train class: EXPEDITION 83
- Train departure time from Ollantaytambo train station: 04:45
- Visitors must be inside the railway premises: At 07:15 – Otherwise, you will not be allowed to board the train.
- Arrival time at the Aguas Calientes train station: 08:55
Brief information about the 2-Day Inca Trail Hike
- The start of the walk, “Km 104 of the railway,” is at 2,250mt/7,240ft.
- Total walking distance: 11 km (6.14 mi)
- Walking time: 05 hours
- Maximum elevation “Inti Punku – The Sun Gate”: 2700mt /8540 ft
- Hike Difficulty: Moderate – Challenging – Easy
- Meals: Lunch “Box lunch.”
- Bus service from Machu Picchu to Aguas Calientes: 1 bus ticket.
Food
Box Lunch, Dinner
Physical Level
Demanding
Walking Distance
11 km (6.14 mi)
Hiking Time
05 hours
Min Altitude
2,250mt/7,240ft.
Max Altitude
2700mt /8540 ft
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Visit Machu Picchu | Afternoon Return to Cusco
The hikers of the Short Inca Trail with Rainbow Mountain Trek 3 Day choose the time of visit to Machu Picchu since the choice is free for the walkers of the Inca Trail. You only enter Machu Picchu once for the guided tour.
- Bus service to Machu Picchu (up and down)
- Two-hour guided tour inside Machu Picchu.
- NOTE: 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
AFTERNOON, board your train service to POROY and Return to Cusco City.
Information about the train service from MACHU PICCHU TO POROY
- Railway company: PERU RAIL
- Train Travel Route: MACHU PICCHU TO POROY
- Class: EXPEDITION 34
- Train departure time from Aguas Calientes train station: 15:20
- Travelers must be inside the train facilities: At 14:50; otherwise, you will not be allowed to board the train.
- Arrival time at POROY train station: 19:05
When you arrive at the POROY 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: Short Inca Trail with Rainbow Mountain Trek 3 Day
Private transfer service from Poroy train station to Cusco “Hotel.”
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.
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Rainbow Mountain Experience
We have conquered the short Inca trail and Machu Picchu; now we go confidently towards the rainbow mountain range to walk, take pictures of the trek circuit until we reach the top, and finally appreciate the top with all its rainbow mountain charm.
Compendium of the hiking
- Pick up and start of land trip: At 6:00 hrs.
- Travel distance: 3 hours between Cusco to 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: 15:30 hrs. and 17:30 hrs.
Food
Box Lunch
Physical Level
Demanding
Walking Distance
7 km/ 4.3 miles one way
Hiking Time
70 minutes
Min Altitude
4,900 meters / 16,076 feet.
Max Altitude
5,100 meters / 16,732 feet.
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What to Bring
- You must bring your original passport to show to the train service, Inca Trails, and Machu Picchu
- Daypack
- Small travel bag for Machu Pichu (You can store your main suitcase safely at Hotel Cusco.)
- Water bottle “It is forbidden to introduce non-recyclable plastics in Machu Picchu; take precautions and bring reusable bottles.”
- Good sturdy shoes or walking boots
- Warm fleece jacket
- Layers of warm clothing “In Cusco, get some baby alpaca wool.”
- Hats (to protect yourself from the sun and also to keep warm)
- Rain gear, Waterproofing
- Essential Sunglasses
- High SPF sunscreen “In cream.”
- Insect repellent “In cream allowed inside the citadel; let’s conserve flora and fauna of the seventh world wonder.”
Short Inca Trail with Rainbow Mountain Trek 3-Day Price Information
PRICES PER PERSON [U.S Dollar] 2024
1 participant, $949.
2 participants, $667.
3 participants, $578.
4 participants, $512.
5 participants, $486.
6 participants, $457.
7 participants, $437.
8 participants, $422.
9 participants, $427.
10 participants, $416.
11 participants, $412.
12 participants, $414.
13 participants, $406.
14 participants, $400.
15 participants, $394.
16 participants, $389.
Short Inca Trail with Rainbow Mountain Trek 3 Day Upgrade
TRAIN SERVICES
By PeruRail / PER PERSON
+ $35 Vistadome train (one way: OLLANTAYTAMBO – MACHUPICCHU) Outbound Journey
+ $55.00 Vistadome train (round trip: OLLANTAYTAMBO – MACHUPICCHU – POROY)
+ $65.00 Vistadome train (back and forth: OLLANTAYTAMBO – MACHUPICCHU – OLLANTAYTAMBO) + Transfer to Cusco from Ollantaytambo
+ $445.00 Hiram Bingham train (Train MACHUPICCHU – POROY) Inbound Journey
EXTRA TICKETS
+$75 Huayna Picchu
+$75 Montaña
+$60 RE-ENTRY TO MACHU PICCHU
DISCOUNTS
This applies to the following services:
- Machu Picchu Fee
Short Inca Trail with Rainbow Mountain Trek 3 Day College students$30 off
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Faqs Short Inca Trail with Rainbow Mountain Trek 3 Day
Frequently asked questions about visiting the Short Inca Trail Trek & Rainbow Mountain 3 Days
Why is it called the Short Inca Trail?
The Short Inca Trail is the shortest way to visit Machu Picchu through the Inca Trail. Unlike the traditional Inca Trail, this route takes two days and is done as a private tour.
If you don’t have a lot of time, you can do this hike to visit Machu Picchu, and it’s an easy hike for everyone.
What are the differences with the classic 4-day Inca Trail?
The classic Inca Trail lasts four days, and it is moderately complex and includes camping on the course. There you will visit six archaeological remains, and on the last day, we will visit the citadel of Machu Picchu. Usually, this happens in groups of several passengers.
The Short Inca Trail lasts two days. As this is a private tour, the groups are small. In addition, the difficulty of this route is much less, and it does not include outdoor camps since you will be staying in the town of Aguas Calientes. The archaeological sites of Chachabamba, Wiñaywayna, and IntiPunku will be visited. Finally, we finish with a guided visit to the Citadel of Machu Picchu.
What should I take for the Short Inca Trail Trek & Rainbow Mountain 3 days?
The weather you will find is not as extreme as the traditional route, but we still recommend packing warm clothing such as jackets, gloves, pants, etc. Our travel experts have compiled a list of the Short Inca Trail elements. We recommend that you follow it and have no problems packing your backpack.
Is there potable water and electricity on-site?
We recommend you bring a water bottle during the hike to stay hydrated. At the end of the first day, you will have drinking water and electricity in the town of Aguas Calientes.
How many days does the Short Inca Trail last? What is the route?
The Short Inca Trail lasts two days.
On the first day, we will travel the route of Chachabamba, Wayllabamba, and Intipunku. You will be able to enjoy the wonder of Machu Picchu from the first day. Spend the night in Aguas Calientes.
On the second day, you will visit the wonder of Machu Picchu with a professional guide. You will learn all the secrets of the citadel and have time to explore on your own before returning to Cusco.
On the third day, explore the rainbow mountain of Vinicunca
What places will I visit on the Short Inca Trail Trek & Rainbow Mountain 3 Days?
A few minutes from the starting point, you can admire the ruins of Chachabamba. We then pass Wiñaywayna and Inti Punku. Finally, we arrive at the gate of Machu Picchu: Inti Punku or the Gate of the Sun, where you can enjoy the first view of the Inca citadel.
How is the diet?
On the first day, you will receive a packed lunch. Eat with your travel companions overlooking the ruins of Wiñaywayna. A delicious dinner awaits you in Aguas Calientes. Finally, you will have breakfast on the second day before the Grand Tour of Machu Picchu.
When is the best time to hike the Short Inca Trail Trek & Rainbow Mountain for 3 Days?
We recommend making the Short Inca Trail during the dry season from April to November. During these months, the sunlight lends itself to the best photos of the Andean landscapes.
Is physical preparation or acclimatization necessary?
Yes. If you live in a place at a low altitude, it is advisable to do prior training to be able to complete the route without complications. We recommend taking walks of half an hour or more to increase your resistance and cardiovascular exercises.
Do not forget to consult your doctor about specific indications for the Short Inca Trail and read other suggestions for your health on the 2-day Inca Trail.
What documents do I need to book the Short Inca Trail Trek & Rainbow Mountain 3 Days?
The passport is the essential document to book the excursion and to enter the network of short Inca Trails of Machu Picchu.
Will we spend the night at the campsite?
No During the two days of the Short Inca Trail, the first day, you will stay in a hotel in Aguas Calientes, the town at the foot of Machu Picchu. On the second day, return to Cusco.
Is there an age limit for the Short Inca Trail Trek & Rainbow Mountain 3 Days?
All ages are suitable for the Short Inca Trail. Happy families or groups of friends will master this step-by-step adventure without any problem.
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