- About $488/day across 4 days
- We only rate a price against this trip's own history once we've tracked it for 21 days — no guessing before that.
- Pricier per day than most similar trips (median ~$173/day)
- 5.0★ from 1 traveller reviews
Price movement, fill and the all-in cost come from our own daily tracking— not the operator’s feed. You book on TourRadar; the live price always applies there.
About this trip
Four days around Cusco covering the big names of the Sacred Valley plus a short stretch of the Inca Trail into Machu Picchu, capped off with a walk up to Rainbow Mountain.
You will be moving most days, from Inca ruins to high-altitude salt pans to a proper trek, so it suits people who want to see a lot without spending a full week on the trail.
Guided throughout, with the mix of history, farming heritage and mountain scenery giving a rounded picture of the region rather than just the postcard shot of Machu Picchu.
What you'll do
- Walk a short section of the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu
- Explore the archaeological sites of Pisac and Ollantaytambo
- See the Inca-era agricultural terraces used for crop experimentation
- Visit the Maras salt mines above 3,000 metres and learn how the salt is produced
- Hike up to Rainbow Mountain for views over its coloured slopes
- Rated moderate, with a full trekking day at high altitude to Rainbow Mountain
- Involves multiple sites and altitude changes over four days, so some fitness and acclimatisation matter
- Suits families and groups happy with a fairly full-on pace rather than a slow-travel style
Day by day
Exactly what you do each day, where you sleep, and how it flows — written by us, from the real itinerary.
What's included
Your package price covers your accommodation, some meals, all in-trip transport and a trip leader. You arrange flights separately — we show live fares and can point you to cover.
- Accommodation: Included
- Meals: Some meals included
- Transport: All included
- Guide: Trip leader included
- Insurance: Included
- Flights: Budget separately (we show live fares)
- Optional activities: A few extras you can add and pay locally
How travellers rate it
We started tracking this trip on 30 Jul — the chart appears once a few days of real history build up. Every point is a price we recorded ourselves.
Your free day in Cusco
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Getting there
One-way so you can book your return whenever. Prices & booking shown on Trip.com.
Hotels in Cusco
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Hostels in Cusco for the night before your tour · 1 Aug – 2 Aug
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Common questions
How long is Short Inca Trail Hike, Sacred Valley, with Rainbow Mountain?
It's a 4-day trip. It starts and ends in Cusco.
How much does Short Inca Trail Hike, Sacred Valley, with Rainbow Mountain cost?
The land price starts from $1,950 per person for the 4-day trip. You book on TourRadar, where the live price always applies.
What's included in the price?
The price covers transport during the trip, a group leader/guide. Anything the operator lists as optional or not included — see the full breakdown on this page.
What's not included?
international flights and travel insurance (required) are not included, so factor them into your budget. We show typical flight costs and can point you to insurance on this page.
How big is the group?
Groups are capped at around 35 travellers — a small-group trip, mostly solo 18–35s travelling to meet people, not a coach tour.
When does Short Inca Trail Hike, Sacred Valley, with Rainbow Mountain run?
It runs across roughly 22 months of the year, so there's usually a departure to fit your dates. Check live availability and prices in the dates section above.
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