Tours/Cusco/2-Day Machu Picchu and Rainbow Mountain Tour (Small group or Private)
Viator · group up to 8 pax

2-Day Machu Picchu and Rainbow Mountain Tour (Small group or Private)

5.0(86)Cusco1 hour
VIATOR4.5(2)TRIPADVISOR5.0(84)

Description

This tour combines the best sites and experiences is Peru. Taking you to one of the Seven Wonders of the World - Machu Picchu (by train), as well as one of the most magical mountains in the world (Rainbow Mountain) reaching a summit at of nearly 17,000ft/4500m! You will have a fluent English speaking guide along for both tours, we include all transport to and from your hotel in Cusco, all entrance tickets, and most meals. Because of the proximity of each attraction there is a one night stop over in Cusco, where you would book your own accommodation in between the tours.

Tour Options

SMALL GROUP TRIP
  • Pickup included
Private
  • Pickup included

Itinerary

120 min

Pick up at 3am - 3:30am. You will be picked up early in the morning to catch the train to Aguas Calientes. The train journey itself is filled with stunning views and will take about 1 hour. You will then bus up to Machu Picchu where you will be given a guided tour of the site and learn about the Inca civilization, visiting all of the highlights of the ruins (2 hours). After you will have the remaining time to explore on your own.

120 min

In the evening you will board the train back to Ollantaytambo, where a van will be waiting for you to drop you off at your hotel in Cusco. (arriving between 6 and 8pm) PRICE INCLUDES: Fluent English/ Spanish speaking guide Transfer to and from your hotel Round Trip Train ticket from Ollantaytambo to Aguas Calientes Transfer from Cusco to Ollantaytambo train station Transfer from Ollantaytambo train station back to Cusco hotel Entrance to Machu Picchu 2+ hour Guided Tour of the archeological site Round trip bus ticket from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu NOT INCLUDED: Meals Travel Insurance Entrance fee to Huayna Picchu hike (additional cost, please inquire) Tips for Guide Accommodation

840 min

Next Day Duration: Full Day- 2:15am- 4 or 5pm Distance: 8km/ 5miles Elevation: 4450m (14,600ft) - 5035m (16,520ft) Difficulty: moderate/difficult Hiking time: 3.5 - 4 hours round trip Pick you up at your hotel in Cusco at 2:15am for a 3 hour trip via private van to the start of the trail. You will be given a Peruvian style breakfast to fuel up for the hike ahead of you. The hike will take around 2 hours to get to Rainbow mountain.

Pass by

After about an hour at the top you will embark for your hike back down (1.5 hours), where you will have a gourmet lunch prepared by our chef in a traditional mud-house and depart back to Cusco. Arriving between 4 & 5pm. INCLUDED: Peruvian breakfast Snacks Drinking water (.5 liter) Rain poncho to use in case of poor weather Private transportation to/ from your hotel in Cusco Fluent English/ Spanish speaking expert trekking guide Fees to access private land First aid kit & Oxygen **The order of these tours is subject to change based on availability. We will confirm your schedule once booked.

Highlights

Meals as per itinerary (Rainbow mountain trek only: breakfast, lunch, snack)
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Professional guide
Transport by private vehicle

What's included

Included
Meals as per itinerary (Rainbow mountain trek only: breakfast, lunch, snack)
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Professional guide
Transport by private vehicle
Not included
Gratuities
Meals during Machu Picchu tour
Overnight hotel accommodation in Cusco in between tours
Anything not listed on the Inclusions section

Pickup Locations & Times

Day 1: MACHU PICCHU TOUR: by Train • Pick up at 3am- 3:30am (subject to change and you will be notified the day prior) Day 2: RAINBOW MOUNTAIN 1 DAY TREK  (B, L) • Pick up at 2:15am- 2:45am Departure Point: Pick up and drop off ONLY at hotels in Cusco City Directions: Hotel in Cusco (booked by customer) Dates: See Availability Return point: Hotel in Cusco (booked by customer)

Traveller Ratings

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Important Information

  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
  • Passport name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants
  • A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • Not recommended for child aged 10 and under

Reviews(86)

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802momol
June 2, 2026
Magical Machu Picchu with our tour guide

We joined the 14-day tour organized by flashpacker. Alberto was our tour guide for our 2-day tour to Machu Picchu and Sacred Valley on May 30-31. Alberto is a very cool and experienced guide. He and the driver arrived early to pick us up, and were cool about us being slightly late (our bad). Albert shared with us not only about the knowledge and facts about the historical sites, he also shared with us the relationship between Inca and Spanish which is really insightful. I appreciate Inca culture and wisdom so much more with Albert’s guide and sharing. Each site and each area have their unique usage and rationale of building. It is so fascinating to know that Inca (and also the pre Inca cultures) has developed such advance ideas and execute them so diligently throughout years of their civilisation. Last but not least, Alberto is a very dedicated photographer/ videographer. He is so good at catching good angles to shoot short clips for machu picchu. You would definitely get the best reels to post on instagram with his help. Overall I highly recommend having Albert as the tour guide for Machu Picchu and Sacred Valley. And also I want to thank our driver again (which I have mentioned in my review for the rainbow mountain tour). He is amazing!

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dodgerochellel
August 2, 2025
The best trip this year!

We had the best time during our Machu Picchu and Rainbow Mountain trip because we had amazing guides who looked after us very well! Huge thanks to Delia and Baker - thank you for being an important part of the best trip we had this year! They were both very passionate about these beautiful places and have shared so much knowledge to our group. I'm very particular with time, the guides arrive before the planned meet up time - they were very punctual and professional. Planning was great, agents were very responsive and details of the trip were clear. Will definitely recommend Flashpacker Connect to friends!!!

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U3297JCeliseb
June 2, 2025
Fabulous Experience in Cusco!

This trip was so awesome with so many amazing views and so much history. Jacob was the best guide and made everything go so smoothly. Highly, highly recommend!

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672anneker
November 19, 2023
Machu Pichu - Albert

For our annual trip this year we decided to go to Peru. Prior to going we knew we wanted to hike Machu Picchu & Rainbow Mountain. We reached out to a few tour groups and decided to go with FlashpackerConnect, and they did not disappoint. They helped us organize the two-day Machu Picchu trip from Cusco and the one day Rainbow Mountain hike. The team was very responsive, kept us in the loop, and everything was planned out perfectly. The day of the Machu Picchu trip, our guide Albert, met us in our hotel lobby and immediately gave us the rundown of what we should expect over the next two days. Over the next two days Albert was incredibly helpful and insightful. He answered all of our questions, knew a lot about the history of the region and the Inca Empire, and was a very kind, helpful person. He added a level of professionalism that made our trip perfect. He took pictures for us, taught us information about Machu Picchu we would have never learned without him, and helped us get the most out of the experience. The trip itself is wonderful - from the car ride through the mountains and Sacred Valley, to the train from Ollantaytambo to Aguas Calientes, and eventually stepping into Machu Picchu, everything was planned seamlessly by FlashpackerConnect. We had free time to adventure around Aguas Calientes on our own but also knew that we could reach out to Albert if we needed anything. The hotel accommodations they arranged for us were also great. We can't say enough good things about the trip, and specifically about Albert. He was a great guide and we would highly recommend FlashpackerConnect and Albert to anyone going on a trip to Cusco.

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D6930YLdebrap
September 10, 2023
Unforgettable Peruvian Adventure - Thank You Flashpacker

We cannot thank Flashpacker enough for helping us to create lasting memories in Peru. They thought of every detail and delivered on every promise. From the very beginning, our Flashpacker representative, Romina. was friendly, & reliable. She helped create a custom trip for us based on our interests. The materials provided before we left helped us to know what to pack and what to expect. Our guide, Jacob, was truly outstanding. It is obvious that he loves guiding and he is very good at it. He is knowledgeable, dependable, and made us feel very safe and comfortable with each activity. We learned so much about the area and even learned a little Spanish. 😊 He was patient with us taking tons of pictures and even offered to take pictures of us together, pointing out the best spots for photographs. The meals provided also exceeded our expectations. Large quantities and excellent variety of local Peruvian food, beautifully presented. We have already started to look at future trips and will definitely be returning to flashpacker

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mandymE8964QF
September 6, 2023
The experience of a lifetime

This trip was absolutely amazing. Beker was the guide for my friend and me and he was incredibly knowledgeable and tailored the tour to match our interests. The company really takes care of all the details, all you have to do is show up. I absolutely recommend this tour, and particularly our tour guide Beker. He was an incredible host who was patient, understanding, and knowledgeable. He provided us an experience that we will never forget. 10/10 for sure!!

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kristym42
September 4, 2023
Absolutely magical! Beker is the best!

This excursion has been the highlight of our trip so far! Saturday was Machu Picchu and Beker did an amazing job showing us the Machu Picchu grounds and taking us on a mini hike there as well. I feel like we spent a perfect amount of time there and then we had time to have lunch in town & explore it as well. Sunday (Rainbow Mountain) was my absolute favorite day! It so happened to be my birthday and it truly was the most memorable birthday I've ever had. The hike itself was so serene and peaceful because we started early, which honestly is the perfect way to do it! Yes- you can feel the altitude, but my friend and I never got sick! Beker taught us the proper way to regulate your breathing & provided cocoa leaves to chew before as well. In total it took us 3 hrs (roundtrip). It also started to hail at the top which made the experience even more magical. Beker has plenty of hilarious stories and is an amazing guide. 10/10 would recommend!

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Michael_L
August 21, 2023
Best birthday

We had the best 2 days tour thanks to our amazing guide Baker! It is for sure a once in a life trip that we will remember forever!

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Expedition590807
August 19, 2023
Once in a lifetime experience

Birthday love in Macchu Picchu❤️ We had a knowledgeable, attentive, and caring guide all throughout our 2 days tour with flashpacker connect, tour guide BAKER! We had an amazing time and a memorable trip! We will definitely recommend Baker to all our family and friends who wants to do this tour! Rainbow Mountain and Macchu Picchu

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413greggc
August 12, 2023
Hoping for an ENCORE!!

Beginning with the online experience to booking, and from our briefing to the last kilometer home, FlashpackerConnect Adventure Travel had every detail covered with customer service to match. We were lucky to stumble upon this agency, which was always responsive to our questions and needs. Romina, our rep was prompt and thorough as we prepared to set out on our adventures in Peru. Then there was Gio. Earnest, personable, and knowledgable, we were in great hands. Always punctual, always supportive, and always contributing to our overall experience, we were educated and prepared at every turn and stop. Finally, when we needed to make an adjustment to our itinerary, Flashpacker was extremely accommodating, making adjustments to our plans without sacrificing our hopes to visit our primary sites. Grateful to have found FlashpackerConnect and Gio!

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