3 Days in Cusco Machu Picchu and Humantay and Rainbow Mountain

Cusco, Peru
Duration3 days
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
Instant confirmationYour booking is confirmed right away
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish, Spanish
Group sizeUp to 18 travelers
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Discover three of the most emblematic destinations of Cusco in a single 3-day experience: Machu Picchu, Humantay Lake, and Rainbow Mountain. Your team is in charge of coordinating transportation, entries, trains, guides, and assistance throughout the entire trip, so you can enjoy the journey with greater peace of mind. An ideal experience for those who have few days in Cusco and wish to combine history, nature, and adventure in a carefully organized itinerary.

What's included

  • Bus Aguas Calientes – Machu Picchu – Aguas Calientes.
  • Lunch
  • Tourist transport to Laguna Humantay.
  • Breakfast
  • Entrance to Laguna Humantay.
  • Transfer Cusco – Ollantaytambo – Cusco.
  • Emergency oxygen.
  • First aid kit.
  • Tourist transport for 3 days.
  • Professional guide in Mountain of Colors.
  • Entry to Machu Picchu according to availability.
  • Entrance to the Mountain of Colors.
  • Professional guide in Laguna Humantay.
  • Tourist transport to the Mountain of Colors.
  • I pick up from the hotel in Cusco.
  • Professional guide in Machu Picchu (Circuit 1, 2 or 3 subject to availability).
  • Round trip tourist train to Machu Picchu.
  • Assistance from Illa Kuntur Travel during the experience.
  • Breakfast and lunch during the day of Machu Picchu.
  • Tips (Volunteer).
  • Additional unspecified services.

What to expect

Day 1: Machu Picchu by Train - Full Day Experience
  1. Cusco
    30m
    Their team will pick up the passengers from their hotel in Cusco during the early morning to start the trip to Ollantaytambo. The exact pickup time will be confirmed in advance according to the accommodation location.
  2. Ollantaytambo
    45m
    He will arrive in Ollantaytambo to take the tourist train to Aguas Calientes. Your team will provide assistance before boarding to ensure a comfortable and organized connection
  3. Aguas Calientes
    2h
    Enjoy a panoramic train journey through the Sacred Valley, following the Urubamba River and observing mountains, forests, and Andean landscapes until you reach Aguas Calientes
  4. Aguas Calientes
    40m
    Upon arriving in Aguas Calientes, their staff will provide assistance to continue to the bus station and board the transport that leads to the entrance of Machu Picchu.
  5. Machu Picchu
    2h
    Guided tour of the Inca citadel of Machu Picchu. The guide will explain the history, architecture, and significance of the main sectors included in the circuit assigned for the visit date. The tour will depend on ticket availability and the confirmed circuit.
  6. Aguas Calientes
    2h
    After the visit to Machu Picchu, he will return by bus to Aguas Calientes. Depending on the train schedule, passengers will have time to have lunch on their own or tour the town.
  7. Ollantaytambo
    2h
    It will take the return train to Ollantaytambo, enjoying the landscapes of the Sacred Valley again.
  8. Cusco
    2h
    Upon arrival in Ollantaytambo, your tourist transport will be waiting to make the transfer back to Cusco. The service will finish near the hotel or at a central point, depending on the day's operation.
Day 2: Humantay Lagoon – Hike through the Andes
  1. Cusco
    2h
    Their team will pick up the passengers from their hotel in Cusco during the early morning to start the trip to Mollepata. The exact pickup time will be confirmed in advance according to the accommodation location.
  2. Mollepata
    45m
    It will arrive in Mollepata to enjoy breakfast before continuing to Soraypampa. This will be the ideal time to prepare for the hike and enjoy a first view of the Andean landscapes.
  3. 30m · Admission ticket included
    It will continue by transport to Soraypampa, the starting point of the hike to Laguna Humantay. The guide will provide instructions on the route, the walking pace, and the necessary recommendations before starting the ascent.
  4. Humantay Lake
    2h · Admission ticket included
    The ascent will begin on a path surrounded by mountains and natural landscapes. The walk lasts approximately between 1 hour and 30 minutes and 2 hours, depending on each traveler's pace.
  5. Humantay Lake
    45m · Admission ticket included
    Upon arriving at Laguna Humantay, you will enjoy its impressive turquoise waters and the snow-capped mountain surrounding it. We will have time to rest, take photographs, contemplate the landscape, and learn more about the natural and cultural importance of this place.
  6. 1h · Admission ticket included
    After the visit, we will begin the descent to Soraypampa along the same trail, enjoying the Andean landscapes again.
  7. Mollepata
    1h
    He will return to Mollepata to enjoy a lunch before starting the trip back to Cusco.
  8. Cusco
    2h
    After lunch, the return trip to Cusco will begin. The service will end in the historic center or near the hotel, depending on the day's operation.
Day 3: Rainbow Mountain – Vinicunca Full Day
  1. Cusco
    2h
    Your team will pick up the passengers from their hotel in Cusco during the early morning to start the trip to the Cusipata area. The exact pickup time will be confirmed in advance according to the accommodation location.
  2. Cusipata
    45m
    He will arrive in Cusipata to enjoy breakfast before continuing to the starting point of the hike. It will be the ideal time to prepare for the journey and gradually acclimatize to the altitude.
  3. Vinicunca Mountain
    2h · Admission ticket included
    Will continue by transport to the starting point of the trek. Your guide will provide recommendations on the route, the weather, the altitude, and the appropriate pace before starting the ascent.

    The hike will begin in an Andean landscape surrounded by mountains, local communities, and, on clear days, views of the Ausangate snow-capped mountain. The ascent will be done at a slow pace, considering the altitude of the place.

    Upon arriving at Vinicunca, you will enjoy one of the most impressive natural landscapes in the Andes. You will have time to appreciate its multicolored formations, take photographs, rest, and receive an explanation from the guide about the geology, the natural environment, and the cultural importance of this region.
  4. Cusipata
    1h
    After the visit, the descent will begin along the same trail, again enjoying the high Andean landscape until reaching the point where transport is expected.
    Time: 1–1 hour 30 min approx.

    He will return to Cusipata to enjoy a lunch before starting the trip back to Cusco.
  5. Cusco
    2h
    After lunch, the return trip to Cusco will begin. The service will end in the historic center or near the hotel, depending on the day's operation.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

Our tourist transport will pick up directly from the passenger's hotel in Cusco. The exact pickup time will be confirmed in advance according to the accommodation location and the day's itinerary.

Additional information

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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