The Andes Adventure is for travelers who want Cusco’s classics with more action: Maras and Moray in private, two nights in the Valley around Machu Picchu, the full Sacred Valley on the way back to Cusco, a free day to rest and Rainbow Mountain. The order is what makes it work: the free day comes on day 6 and the hike on day 7, when you’ve had almost a week to acclimatize and you’re rested. Most people who get sick on that hike do it on day 2.
Times are the usual schedule of each tour and are confirmed with your final itinerary. Prefer Machu Picchu at opening time? Add a night in Aguas Calientes.
What’s included
Airport pickup and drop-off in Cusco
Private Maras & Moray tour, ending at your hotel in the Sacred Valley with your luggage
Private Sacred Valley tour, ending at your hotel in Cusco with your luggage
Private Maras & Moray and Sacred Valley; all other tours in group, with guide
Hotel pickup for every tour
Machu Picchu train, round trip
Bus up and down to Machu Picchu
Machu Picchu entrance and guide
Breakfast and lunch on Machu Picchu day
Breakfast and lunch on Rainbow Mountain day
Not included
Flights (domestic flights quoted on request)
Hotels (quoted on request)
Boleto Turístico (entrance to Pisac, Ollantaytambo, Moray, Sacsayhuamán and other sites; bought in Cusco)
Meals not listed
Tips
Travel insurance
Prices
Base tripPer person, based on 2 travelers. Tours, transfers and Machu Picchu. Private tours on the Maras and Sacred Valley days, group tours the rest.
From $671
With 3★ hotelsPer person, based on 2 travelers sharing a double room. Comfortable 3★ hotels with breakfast, such as Tierra Viva or Casa Andina Standard. The exact price depends on your dates.
About $1,060
Add Humantay LakeOn the free day, instead of resting. Early pickup, breakfast and lunch included.
+ $65
Private toursYour own guide and vehicle. Train and bus are shared.
On request
HotelsComfortable 3★, Boutique 4★ or Luxury 5★.
On request
Traveling solo? Ask us and we’ll quote it. Want hotels included? Choose “Include hotels in my quote” in the form and pick 3★, 4★ or 5★.
Questions about this trip
How hard is Rainbow Mountain?
It’s a short but steep hike at high altitude: about 1.5 hours up to over 5,000 m. With a normal fitness level, a week to acclimatize and a free day before, most travelers do it fine. Horses are available for part of the climb.
Why is the hike at the end of the trip?
Because altitude is the real difficulty, not the distance. After five days in Cusco and the Sacred Valley and a free day to rest, your body is much better prepared for 5,000 meters.
Can I swap Rainbow Mountain for Humantay Lake?
Yes, at the same price. Humantay is a turquoise lake under a glacier, at about 4,200 m. You can also add it on the free day for $65, but we recommend keeping that day to rest.
Can I do this trip privately?
Yes. Every tour can be private, with your own guide and vehicle. On Machu Picchu day the train and bus are shared; private means a guide just for you.
Can you add hotels to my quote?
Yes. Choose “Include hotels in my quote” in the form and pick 3★, 4★ or 5★.
