Cusco 4-Day: Short Inca Trail, Machu Picchu, Humantay & Rainbow

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About this activity

Unlike standard tours, this 4-day package combines the Short Inca Trail, Machu Picchu, Rainbow Mountain, and Humantay Lake—offering culture, history, and adventure in one journey.

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At a glance

Duration: 4 days
Confirmation: Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–6
Guide: Portuguese, English, Spanish
Operated by: Discover Pachamama

Ages: Children (7–14 years) · Youth (15–17 years) · Adults (18–60 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Round-trip bus from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu
Included: Entrance tickets to Humantay Lake and Rainbow Mountain
Included: First aid kit, oxygen tank, oximeter, and tensiometer
Included: Guided 3-hour tour in Machu Picchu with extra free time
Included: Lunch
Included: Trekking poles, rain ponchos, and backpack rain covers
Included: Entrance fees and permits for the Short Inca Trail and Machu Picchu
Included: Dinner
Included: 1-night accommodation in a 3-star hotel in Aguas Calientes
Included: Pre-departure briefing with your professional bilingual guide
Included: Breakfast
Included: Expedition train tickets: Ollantaytambo ↔ Aguas Calientes
Included: Professional, experienced tour guide throughout the trip

Not included

Not included: Travel insurance (highly recommended)
Not included: Personal expenses such as souvenirs, snacks, or drinks not included in meals
Not included: Lunch on Day 2 in Aguas Calientes
Not included: Breakfast on Day 1

Itinerary

Day 1 · Short Inca Trail to Machu Picchu

Inca Trail

7 hours Admission included

Start early with hotel pickup and a train ride to KM 104. Visit Chachabamba ruins before hiking the Short Inca Trail with stops at Wiñayhuayna and the Sun Gate. Enjoy your first panoramic view of Machu Picchu before heading down to Aguas Calientes for dinner and an overnight stay.

Day 2 · Machu Picchu Guided Tour

Machu Picchu

3 hours

Take an early bus to Machu Picchu to enjoy a 3-hour guided tour of the Inca citadel, exploring temples, terraces, and plazas. After free time for photos, return by bus and train to Cusco in the evening.

Day 3 · Humantay Lake Hike

Humantay Lake

11 hours Admission included

Travel to Soraypampa and hike to the turquoise Humantay Lake at 4,200m, surrounded by snow-capped peaks. Learn about its history and enjoy breathtaking scenery before returning to Cusco in the afternoon.

Day 4 · Rainbow Mountain Trek

Rainbow Mountain Peru

10 min Admission included

Depart early for the drive to Vinicunca. Hike to the colorful Rainbow Mountain with views of Ausangate Glacier. Capture stunning photos before descending for lunch and returning to Cusco in the afternoon.

Meeting point and pickup

You can be picked up from your accommodation or go straight to the meeting point.

Meeting point

main square pick-up in Cusco

End point

main square pick-up in Cusco

Pickup points

Velazco Astete Airport

picking you up at 4:00 AM from your hotel

Cancellation

Free cancellation

If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.<br>If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.