Lares + Short Inca Trail + MP + Rainbow 4 Days
Four Peru experiences in four days: the Lares Trek, Short Inca Trail, Machu Picchu, and Rainbow Mountain.
You experience ALL four iconic Peru highlights in 4 days: Lares Trek Day 1 + Short Inca Trail Day 2 + Machu Picchu Day 3 + Rainbow Mountain Day 4.
Four reasons ultra-adventure travelers choose this combo:
1. The ONLY 4-in-1 combo in our catalog — unique unified logistics. Every other tour focuses on 1-2 experiences. This combo delivers all 4: certified guides, permit management, hotel coordination, and train reservations. You can’t book this experience anywhere else with these specific 4 components integrated.
3. Maximum altitude challenge for extreme adventurers. This is the ONLY tour in our catalog that reaches both Rainbow Mountain (5,100m) AND Sun Gate (2,715m) AND Ipsay Pass (4,410m) in 4 days. Extreme altitude progression perfect for ultra-adventure travelers who want maximum physical challenge with cultural depth.
4. Ministry of Culture permit + Sun Gate arrival INCLUDED. Unlike MP Express 4 Days at $499, which uses standard PeruRail (no trek), this combo includes the Ministry of Culture Inca Trail permit with Sun Gate arrival via Chachabamba + Wiñaywayna ruins (permit-only access). Standard tourists NEVER experience these Inca sites.
5. Cultural + trek + landscape balance impossible in other tours. Day 1 delivers Andean cultural immersion (Huacahuasi + Patacancha weaving communities + alpaca observation). Day 2 delivers permit-only Inca archaeology (Chachabamba + Wiñaywayna). Day 3 delivers iconic Machu Picchu (Circuit 3B). Day 4 delivers iconic Andean landscape (Rainbow Mountain 5,100m). Four completely different experiences — cultural, trek, archaeology, landscape.
| ⏱️ Duration | 4 days / 3 nights |
| 🎯 Category | ULTIMATE 4-in-1 ADVENTURE COMBO |
| 📅 Day 1 | Lares Trek Huacahuasi → Ipsay 4,410m → Patacancha → Ollantaytambo |
| 📅 Day 2 | Short Inca Trail Km 104 → Sun Gate → Guardian’s House → Aguas Calientes |
| 📅 Day 3 | Machu Picchu Circuit 3B guided tour + return to Cusco |
| 📅 Day 4 | Rainbow Mountain Vinicunca 5,100m + buffet Quiquijana |
| 🕐 Day 1 pickup | 05:00 AM at your Cusco hotel |
| 🕐 Day 2 pickup | 06:50 AM at your Ollantaytambo hotel |
| 🕐 Day 4 pickup | 05:00 AM at your Cusco hotel |
| 📍 Pickup location | Cusco hotels ONLY (NOT airport) |
| 🥾 Day 1 Lares Trek | 14 km / 5.5 hours hiking |
| ⛰️ Day 1 max altitude | Ipsay Pass 4,410m |
| 🍽️ Day 1 lunch | Box lunch INCLUDED during trek |
| 🌙 Overnight Day 1 | Ollantaytambo (hotel NOT included) |
| 🚂 Train Day 2 outbound | PeruRail Expedition 83P · 07:45 → 08:55 |
| 🥾 Day 2 Short Inca Trail | 12 km / 5h active + 2h stops = ~7h total |
| 🏛️ Day 2 Inca ruins | Chachabamba + Wiñaywayna (permit-only) |
| 🍽️ Day 2 lunch | Box lunch INCLUDED during hike |
| ⛰️ Day 2 Sun Gate | 2,715m Inti Punku |
| 📸 Guardian’s House Day 2 | 15-20 min classic MP photos |
| 🌙 Overnight Day 2 | Aguas Calientes (hotel NOT included) |
| 🎫 Day 3 MP entry | 08:00 AM recommended (flexible 06:00-11:00 AM) |
| 🎫 Circuit | Circuit 3B automatic (Inca Trail ticket) |
| 🎓 Day 3 guided tour | 2 hours private Kondor Path Inca Trail specialist |
| 🚂 Train Day 3 return | PeruRail Expedition 74P · 14:55 → 16:31 |
| 🚐 Day 3 Cusco arrival | ~18:30-19:00 PM |
| 🌙 Overnight Day 3 | Cusco (hotel NOT included) |
| 🥾 Day 4 Rainbow Mountain | ~7 km walking hike (NO horseback in standard) |
| ⛰️ Day 4 max altitude | Vinicunca 5,100m |
| 🌈 Red Valley Day 4 | OPTIONAL (advance request) |
| 🍽️ Day 4 lunch | Buffet INCLUDED at Quiquijana |
| 🚐 Day 4 Cusco return | ~16:00-17:00 PM |
| 🎫 MP ticket | INCLUDED (Circuit 3B + SERNANP 2026 fee) |
| 🎫 Inca Trail permit | INCLUDED (Ministry of Culture in your name) |
| 🎫 Rainbow Mountain fees | INCLUDED |
| 🎯 Format | PRIVATE TOUR (your group only) |
| 👥 Group size | 1-10 travelers (+10 contact) |
| 🎓 Age minimum | 14 years with guardian |
| 📅 Operating | March 1 to January 31 — Daily |
| 🚫 CLOSED | February (Inca Trail maintenance) |
| 💪 Difficulty | Demanding (dual treks + extreme altitude) |
| 💲 From | $563 USD per person (group of 10) |
The Lares + Short Inca Trail + MP + Rainbow 4 Days begins with a promise: 4 days of genuine discovery. – The ONLY 4-in-1 ADVENTURE COMBO in the catalog. – Lares Trek Day 1 — Ipsay Pass 4,410m + Andean communities. – Alpaca observation + weaving communities (Huacahuasi + Patacancha). – PeruRail Expedition 83P Day 2 outbound. This is what the Lares + Short Inca Trail + MP + Rainbow 4 Days is really about.
The Lares Trek + Short Inca Trail + Machu Picchu + Rainbow Mountain 4 Day Ultimate Combo is the ONLY 4-in-1 adventure tour in our catalog — combining cultural Andean trekking + permit-only Inca Trail + iconic Machu Picchu + Rainbow Mountain landscape in one unified 4-day experience.
This IS the tour for:
Standard 4-day tours:
This 4-in-1 Ultimate Combo:
Why 4-in-1 works logistically:
This 4-day combo packs four distinct Peru experiences into a single trip: the Lares Trek’s Ipsay Pass crossing and Andean weaving villages, an official Short Inca Trail permit hike, a full Machu Picchu tour, and a closing day at Rainbow Mountain (Vinicunca) — the most complete version of the Lares route on offer.
The itinerary’s altitude curve peaks at both ends. Day 1’s crossing of Ipsay Pass (4,400 m) is tackled first, while trekkers are freshest from Cusco, followed by a descent toward Ollantaytambo. Days 2 and 3 stay at more moderate elevation through the Short Inca Trail hike and the Machu Picchu visit (2,400 m), before the trip climbs back to its highest point, Rainbow Mountain at 5,100 m, on Day 4 — by then, the best-acclimatized day of the entire trip.
Very early start — 05:00 AM sharp at your Cusco hotel.
Pre-tour preparation (night before):
Vehicle: private van with first-aid kit + portable oxygen.
Scenic drive through Sacred Valley + ascent to Lares Valley.
Landscape transitions:
Huacahuasi Andean community at ~3,900m.
What happens:
14 km hike / 5.5 hours through spectacular Andean landscape.
Trail sections:
Section 1: Huacahuasi → Ipsay Pass ascent (2.5-3h)
Section 2: Ipsay Pass 4,410m — highest point Day 1
Section 3: Ipsay Pass → Ipsacocha Lake 4,200m
Section 4: Ipsacocha Lake → Patacancha
Box lunch INCLUDED at scenic viewpoint (Ipsacocha area).
Typical contents: sandwich + fruit + energy bar + water/juice. Vegetarian options with 48h notice.
Patacancha — traditional weaving village at ~3,700m.
Cultural experience:
Descent to Ollantaytambo at 2,800m — dramatic altitude drop.
Landscape: transition from high Andes → Sacred Valley subtropical.
Ollantaytambo hotel — client books independently (NOT included).
Recommendations:
Advantage: Ollantaytambo train station is 10-minute walk from most hotels — huge Day 2 advantage.
Suggestions:
Overnight: Ollantaytambo hotel (client books).
Box Lunch
Moderate
14km (9 miles)
5.5 Hrs.
Huaca Wasi: 3,750m (12,303 ft)
Patacancha: 3,800m (12,467 ft)
Ipsay Pass: 4,400m (14,435 ft)
10-min walk to station advantage — sleep 90 minutes more than Cusco-based tours.
Bring in day pack:
Overnight bag: transported separately to Aguas Calientes.
Train service:
Onboard experience: panoramic windows + Urubamba River canyon views + ecosystem transition.
Ministry of Culture ranger station:
Trailhead preparation with guide + trekking poles + water refill.
Cloud forest ecosystem hiking.
🏛️ Chachabamba ruins (~09:30 AM): ceremonial ritual site (permit-only, 20-30 min visit).
Extraordinary Inca site — agricultural terraces + ceremonial complex (permit-only, 45-60 min visit).
Cultural context by Inca Trail specialist guide.
Box lunch INCLUDED — refuel before final Sun Gate ascent.
Steepest section — 1h15-1h30 climb through cloud forest.
Physical demand: highest of Day 2. Pace yourself with hydration + breaks.
Peak moment Day 2 — first panoramic view of Machu Picchu below.
Photography opportunities:
Time at Sun Gate: ~20-30 minutes.
40-min descent with continuous Machu Picchu views.
Classic MP photos at iconic viewpoint — Inca Trail permit privilege (Day 1 view for standard tourists not accessible with same day tickets).
Photography:
25-min descent to Aguas Calientes (2,065m).
Aguas Calientes hotel — client books independently (NOT included).
Recommendations:
Suggestions:
Overnight: Aguas Calientes hotel (client books).
Box Lunch
Moderate
12km (7.4 miles)
5 Hrs.
KM 104: 2,000m (6,560 ft)
Machu Picchu Ruins: 2,400m (7,874 ft)
Inti Pinku: 2,720m (8,920 ft)
Breakfast at hotel (not included in tour).
25-min scenic ride up the switchback road.
⚠️ Flexible entry: Inca Trail tickets allow 06:00-11:00 AM window. Group decides last minute with guide.
Circuit 3B automatic with Inca Trail permit ticket.
Highlights:
Cultural context: Inca astronomy + Andean cosmology + Pachacuti + Hiram Bingham 1911.
Back to Aguas Calientes for lunch (client’s choice) + rest.
~4 hours for lunch + exploration.
Options:
Train service:
Private van transfer to Cusco (~2h).
Overnight Cusco (hotel NOT included — client books).
Suggestions:
Overnight: Cusco hotel (client books).
None
Easy
A light walk
2-hour guided tour
Machu Picchu Pueblo: 2,065m (6,774 ft)
Machu Picchu Ruins: 2,400m (7,874 ft)
Cusco: 3,350m (10,990 ft)
Very early start for Rainbow Mountain.
Bring in day pack:
Scenic drive to Rainbow Mountain trailhead.
Landscape:
Final gear check + coca leaves + walking sticks + last briefing.
Physical warning: 5,100m altitude is EXTREME — pace yourself, use coca leaves, hydrate frequently.
Distance: ~7 km round-trip Elevation gain: 4,600m → 5,100m (~500m gain) Time: 2-3 hours ascent depending on pace
Trail characteristics:
⚠️ No horseback in standard package: this is the walking hike version. If you prefer horseback, book Rainbow Mountain by Horse ($87) separately.
Rest breaks: multiple stops for coca tea + altitude adjustment.
Peak moment Day 4 — reach the Rainbow Mountain viewpoint at 5,100m altitude.
What you’ll see:
Photography time: ~30-45 minutes at summit.
Red Valley — hidden treasure adjacent to Rainbow Mountain.
If requested in advance:
Mention at booking if you want Red Valley included.
Return hike to Llactoq trailhead (~1.5-2h).
Easier descent than ascent but still altitude-sensitive.
Descent to lower altitude through Andean landscape.
Buffet lunch INCLUDED at partner restaurant in Quiquijana.
Typical buffet spread:
Well-deserved meal after 4 days of adventure!
Final return to Cusco.
Total tour completed — 4 days of ULTIMATE Peru adventure.
Post-tour recommendations:
Buffet Lunch
Challenging
7km (4.3 miles)
100-minutes
Llactoq: 4,900m (16,076 ft)
Llactoq: 4,900m (16,076 ft)
Rainbow Pass: 5,100m (16,732 ft)
Transport
Guides
Entrance Fees + Permits — ALL INCLUDED
Meals — 3 INCLUDED
Safety Equipment
Other
Hotels NOT included (all 3 nights):
Meals NOT included:
Other items NOT included:
Same operational reason as Short Inca Trail 2 Days + other MP tours: train punctuality Day 2 + early logistics Days 1 and 4.
The problem:
Recommended: fly to Cusco 2-3 days BEFORE this ultra-adventure combo to:
Same permit process as Short Inca Trail 2 Days hub:
When you book with Kondor Path Tours:
Day 4 Rainbow Mountain in THIS combo:
Different Rainbow Mountain options in our catalog:
This 4-day combo INCLUDES Rainbow Mountain hiking as Day 4 — you get the Vinicunca experience integrated with Inca Trail + MP + Lares. NOT competing with standalone Rainbow tours — different tour concept.
Train upgrades (return train):
Machu Picchu extras:
Rainbow Mountain:
Trekking equipment:
Discounts available:
Primary ULTIMATE ADVENTURE audience:
Honest disclosure — we’ll redirect you:
This is NOT the tour for:
The only 4-day combo in our catalog blending Lares Trek + Short Inca Trail + Machu Picchu + Rainbow Mountain. Day 1: 05:00 AM Cusco pickup + Huacahuasi Lares Trek 14 km through Ipsay Pass 4,410m + Andean weaving communities + box lunch + overnight Ollantaytambo (hotel NOT included).
Day 2: 06:50 AM Ollantaytambo pickup + PeruRail Expedition 83P (07:45 → 08:55) + 12 km Short Inca Trail permit hike through Chachabamba + Wiñaywayna + box lunch + Sun Gate 2,715m + Guardian’s House 15-20 min + overnight Aguas Calientes (hotel NOT included).
Day 3: 08:00 AM Machu Picchu Circuit 3B entry + 2h guided tour + PeruRail Expedition 74P return + Cusco arrival ~18:30 PM (hotel NOT included).
Day 4: 05:00 AM Cusco pickup + Rainbow Mountain Vinicunca 5,100m walking hike + optional Red Valley + buffet lunch Quiquijana + Cusco return ~16:00-17:00 PM.
PRIVATE tour from $563 USD (group of 10) · Operating March-January daily (closed February) · Age 14+ · Saves $305 vs booking separately.
Very different products:
Classic Inca Trail 4 Days (~$755):
This ULTIMATE 4-in-1 Combo ($563):
Choose Classic Inca Trail if: full trek purist + camping OK + all Inca Trail sites.
Choose this Combo if you want multi-experience + Rainbow Mountain + hotel comfort + save money.
MP Express 4 Days ($499): Cusco Half Day + Sacred Valley + MP + Rainbow (NO trek).
This Combo ($563): Lares Trek + Short Inca Trail permit + MP + Rainbow (INCLUDES trek).
Choose MP Express if: no interest in trekking + comprehensive standard tour. Choose this Combo if: permit trek priority + Sun Gate arrival + Lares cultural.
Physical demand justifies higher age minimum:
Compared to hub tours:
Age 14+ ensures fitness, altitude-adaptation capacity, and endurance for consecutive demanding days.
Yes — same Ministry of Culture permit process as Short Inca Trail 2 Days hub:
CLOSED in February for maintenance
When you book, we process the permit application immediately upon deposit.
3 nights, all client-booked:
We can recommend hotels at booking — mention preferences (budget, mid-range, premium).
Walking hike version (NO horseback in standard package).
Different Rainbow options in our catalog:
If you want horseback riding, contact us at booking for pricing (upgrades possible).
Red Valley extension: request in advance at the time of booking.
Circuit 3B automatic (Inca Trail permit ticket includes Circuit 3B). Same as Short Inca Trail 2 Days hub.
Different circuit desired: additional Machu Picchu ticket required (contact for pricing).
DEMANDING — one of the most physically demanding tours in our catalog:
Total: 33 km hiking across 4 days at high altitudes.
Preparation required:
Suitable for: fit adults + fit teens 14+ with hiking experience. Not suitable for: sedentary travelers, altitude-sensitive travelers, mobility-limited travelers, seniors 65+ with fitness concerns.
No — airport pickup NOT available.
Reason: Day 1 pickup 05:00 AM + Day 2 train punctuality + logistics complexity. Flight delays could compromise permit trek.
Recommended: fly to Cusco 2-3 days before + acclimatize + explore Cusco separately.
Rare but possible:
But Day 3 delay would affect Day 4 Rainbow Mountain — we coordinate to reschedule Rainbow if needed.
Same as Short Inca Trail 2 Days hub:
Travel insurance STRONGLY recommended — 4 days of high-altitude adventure = higher risk.
Yes — PRIVATE tour allows customizations:
Advanced customizations: contact us at booking.
No — March-January daily, CLOSED February (SERNANP + Ministry of Culture Inca Trail maintenance).
Best months:
Weather challenges by month:
Best combined weather: May-September.
Yes — extend your Peru trip:
Pre-combo additions (Day 0):
Post-combo additions (Day 5+):
Contact us for multi-day custom programs.
| Persons | Price (p/p) | |
| 1 | $ 1 386.00 USD | |
| 2 | $ 924.00 USD | |
| 3 | $ 776.00 USD | |
| 4 | $ 691.00 USD | |
| 5 | $ 650.00 USD | |
| 6 | $ 615.00 USD | |
| 7 | $ 589.00 USD | |
| 8 | $ 578.00 USD | |
| 9 | $ 577.00 USD | |
| 10 | $ 563.00 USD |
4 Days Lares Trek Short Inca Trail
4 Days Lares Trek Short Inca Trail
4 Days Lares Trek and Short Inca Trail plus the Rainbow Mountain
