12 days tour

Peru 360°: Machu Picchu And The Rainbow Mountain

Peru 360°: Machu Picchu And The Rainbow Mountain

This tour includes:

Guide

Our Travel Coordinators are not travel guides, but passionate travellers to take you to better enjoy your travel experience from the first moment. Your Travel Coordinator will be your best companion all trip long.

Others

9 nights: accommodation in shared bedrooms Welcome dinner 2 lunches 1 night bus domestic flight A fabulous boat excursion (with local guide) among the islands of the highest navigable lake in the world: Titicaca 1 night: "Local Experience": Overnight homestay with local families who live on Lake Titicaca MiniBus from Arequipa to Cuzco with driver and petrol (from day 3 to day 6) Round trip train from Ollantaytambo to Machu Picchu Rainbow Mountain excursion with equipped local guide Farewell dinner Travel Coordinator services

Meals

Welcome dinner on the first day and farewell dinner at the end of the trip are included plus 2 lunches. These are the best moments to better know each other and share unforgettable memories. Not included: any other food and beverages, if not otherwise specified in the detailed itinerary.

Accommodation

Small hotels, apartments and a night with a local family on Lake Titicaca to have an authentic experience with the local community. The first hotel will be shared with you at least 2 days before your departure by your Travel Coordinator!

Transport

A night bus, a domestic flight, train, van, local transport where possible and private transfers.

Hygieneprotocol

Book with confidence: Free cancellation up to 16 days before departure! Since this is your (hard-earned) holiday, we want to be sure that when you click the ’book’ button, you do so worry-free! That’s why our Cancellation Option gives you more confidence and flexibility when reserving your trip. It guarantees you a full refund (100%) if you cancel your trip up to 16 days before your departure date. Until 31st December 2022, it is free of charge and is automatically included in your basket at no extra cost. You can reserve your spot by paying only £200 of the total tour price, and pay the rest 30 days before departure. We’ll send you an email to remind you to pay the remaining balance before you leave! If you change your mind and choose not to travel, you can receive a full refund of your booking amount at no extra cost up to 16 days before departure. That’s right, no deductions or charges if activated 16 days before departure. If you are unable to travel due to UK or local law, or if legislation comes into force that prevents you from travelling abroad or entering your destination, you can request a refund of the amount paid. If you test positive for Covid in the days leading up to your departure, you can receive a voucher of the value of your trip, or change your departure date free of charge. If you have any questions, you can contact our customer care team via WhatsApp at +442382356459 or over email at hello@weroad.travel and they’ll get back to you asap to help you find the best solution. Covid Entry Requirements Please always check the UK Gov website for the latest requirements to enter the country.

Not included:

Flights

Roundtrip flight to/from destination excluded

Others

Roundtrip flight to/from destination Food and beverages when not specified All extras you’ll be able to fit in your backpack All not mentioned in "what’s included"

Insurance

It’s essential that you take out travel insurance to cover the event of cancellation, personal injury, and/or medical expenses before you travel with WeRoad. We advise you to get travel insurance that covers cancellation, personal liability, and loss of personal property. It’s also extremely important to check that your insurance covers all of the activities you’ll be taking part in during your tour. We get it, choosing a travel insurance provider is a minefield; even large supermarkets/department stores sell travel insurance! We recommend you have a quick google of a few, speak to your travel agent or get in touch with our reservation team for advice! Please remember, travel insurance is compulsory on all WeRoad trips.

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Itinerary of your trip Peru 360°: Machu Picchu And The Rainbow Mountain

  • Day 1 Day 1: Welcome To Lima, The Capital Of Peru
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 1: Welcome To Lima, The Capital Of Peru

      We are in Peru!

      Roundtrip flights are not included in the TO Services so that you can choose where from, when and with whom you want to fly. All of that is up to you! Check-in Hotel check-in in Lima and welcome meeting. We spend this early afternoon visiting the modern capital of Peru, the cultural and economic centre of the country. In addition to its historic centre, declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Lima offers picturesque residential neighbourhoods overlooking the Pacific, beaches and parks: we explore the surroundings and then our welcome dinner awaits us, to kick off this journey. Cheers to us!

      Included: welcome dinner

  • Day 2 Day 2: The Paracas National Reserve And The Ballestas Islands
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 2: The Paracas National Reserve And The Ballestas Islands

      Towards the desert

      Our journey starts in the best way: we say goodbye to the capital and reach the National Reserve of Paracas by bus. As soon as we arrive we immediately understand the origin of the name ("para" means storm, "aca" means sand): we are in a vast, desert area, overlooking the ocean, with very strong gusts of wind that make it wild and impressive. We explore the reserve, with its almost otherworldly landscapes, and then we take an excursion to the nearby Ballestas Islands.

      The Peruvian Galapagos

      The Ballestas Islands are considered the Peruvian Galapagos thanks to their particular ecosystem: here there are several animal species, such as penguins, sea lions and various birds. The excursion lasts about two hours so we’ll have the chance to make new friends - if we are lucky, we’ll also meet the friendly dolphins. Once back on the mainland, there’s a bus waiting for us: we reach Ica, where we’ll finally have time to enjoy our dinner! But we won’t be late as we’ll get on our night bus, which will take us straight to Arequipa while we fall asleep.

      Included: private transfer from Lima - Paracas - Ica and the night bus from Ica to Arequipa.

      Money Pot: admission fees and excursions

      Not included: food and beverages

  • Day 3 Day 3: Arequipa, A Unesco Heritage Site
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 3: Arequipa, A Unesco Heritage Site

      Welcome to Arequipa

      Finally, we arrive in Arequipa, the famous white city declared a World Heritage Site by Unesco. It lies at the foot of the majestic El Misti volcano, 19101 ft tall. After our night trip, we’ll have time to recover once we arrive at the accommodation. All we need is a nice hot shower, a nap and we are as fresh as daisies, ready to explore the white city.

      Let’s visit the city

      In the afternoon we begin to get used to the altitude and visit the historic center such as the Santa Catalina Monastery, dating back to 1580, which covers 215278 square ft. An entire neighborhood that makes this convent, the largest religious building in Peru! The sunset is undoubtedly the best time to be here and admire the view of the city: we take enough photos to find the right one to print once at home. Now it’s time to find a place for dinner. Shall we taste the cuy? You know, it’s not for everyone, but since we’re here...

      Money Pot: local transports and admission fees

      Not included: food and beverages

  • Day 4 Day 4: Chivay Towards The Colca Canyon For A High Altitude Trekking
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 4: Chivay Towards The Colca Canyon For A High Altitude Trekking

      Let’s go

      Good morning sleepyheads! We leave Arequipa around 4 am heading towards Chivay, at 12,000 ft above sea level, the gateway to the Colca Canyon. The trip takes about 5 hours and winds along the Salinas y Aguada Blanca National Reserve, so...let’s make the most of it by taking many photos during our breaks! Llamas, alpacas and majestic smoky volcanoes await us along the way. We take a quick bite for breakfast, then we are headed to the first high altitude hike. After 40 minutes we reach the summit above the Cruz del Condor. As the name implies, if we arrive early enough and the weather is nice, we’ll be able to admire these immense predatory animals flying over our heads! IMPORTANT: We’ll reach 16400 ft along the way. Just remember that everyone reacts differently to a similar altitude. Severe dizziness, wheezing and even vomiting may occur. Would you like to avoid the so-called "altitude sickness"? Don’t worry, we can easily sort this out by buying adequate medicines for altitude sickness prevention. We arrive in Chivay in the afternoon where we slowly get used to the altitude. So why not make the most out of it by visiting the historic centre and its characteristic market? We are in!

      Included: local transports and local guide

      Not included: food and beverages

  • Day 5 Day 5: Lake Titicaca And Mirador De Los Volcanes
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 5: Lake Titicaca And Mirador De Los Volcanes

      Lake Titicaca

      We set off to the largest freshwater basin in South America: ladies and gentlemen let me introduce Lake Titicaca. It takes about 5 hours to get to this magical lake, but we promise - it will be worth it! To kill the time, we can take some nice group photos at the Mirador de Los Volcanes! When we arrive in Puno, the locals will welcome us with a delicious "family dinner": we’ll be able to try out some specialities of the local cuisine. What a perfect way to get to know the locals, ask questions about their habits and traditions, play with the children and...why not? Get to know the most traditional and colourful Peruvian dance!

      Included: private transports and local guide full board (with an overnight homestay in the local community)

  • Day 6 Day 6: Exploring The Uros Islands And Taquile
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 6: Exploring The Uros Islands And Taquile

      Uros Islands and Taquile

      Today we visit the artificial and floating islands of Uros, and then Taquile, an island located at 13123 ft. With just over 2,000 inhabitants, here we’ll get the chance to know the local traditions a bit better. An example? Men, once married, wear a different coloured hat.

      Towards the Rainbow Mountain!

      And for the bravest...let’s take a dive into the "highest navigable lake in the world"! Then, we return to Puno and hit the road to our next stop: the Rainbow Mountain!

      Included: private transports, excursions to Uros and Taquile and lunch

      Money Pot: admission fees

      Not included: food and beverages

  • Day 7 Day 7: Trekking To The Rainbow Mountain And On The Way To Cuzco
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 7: Trekking To The Rainbow Mountain And On The Way To Cuzco

      Hiking day

      We have a little confession to make: today’s gonna be the most beautiful and challenging day! The Rainbow Mountains will literally leave us breathless: a trek like this is generally easy... but things are different here! Guess why? We’ll reach 17060 ft! The so-called Rainbow Mountains, located not far from Cuzco at 17060 ft, are a real miracle of nature, discovered a few years ago when the snow covering it melted, revealing the natural beauty of the rock beneath.

      On the road to Cuzco

      After this hike, we return to the base to have some food - the effort was huge but the landscape has definitely rewarded us. Now we are ready to head towards the most beautiful city in Peru, Cuzco - with a 3-hour transfer.

      Included: private transports, guided Rainbow Mountain excursion and picnic lunch

      Not included: food and beverages

  • Day 8 Day 8: Cuzco: Discovering The City
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 8: Cuzco: Discovering The City

      History and more...

      Today we take it easy: we can visit the historic districts of Cuzco and its ancient colonial Cathedral. Or we can go for a stroll along the narrow Inca alleys and the picturesque San Pedro market. The excursion continues with a visit to the "four Inca ruins", located just outside the city: the Sacsayhuaman Fortress, the Qenqo sanctuary, the Puca Pucara fortress and the Tambomachay palace.

      Money Pot: admission fees and local transports

      Not included: food and beverages

  • Day 9 Day 9: The Sacred Valley Of The Incas And Other Wonders
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 9: The Sacred Valley Of The Incas And Other Wonders

      The Sacred Valley of the Incas

      Today we get lost in the enchanting Sacred Valley of the Incas, where archaeological, historical and folkloristic evidence of the ancient Inca civil settlements are enclosed.

      Chinchero

      That’s the perfect example of a town built entirely by the Inca - the walls are made with large blocks of stone cut and perfectly overlapping. Thanks to the panoramic tour of the walls, we can appreciate the surrounding green meadows with numerous grazing animals, the eucalyptus woods and the shapes of the glaciers from afar. After this stroll, it’s time to stop at a local market. Here we can sip different types of lightly alcoholic drinks, cheers! If we are hungry, we can taste the traditional foods prepared by the locals in the typical pots.

      Maras

      The traditional village nestled in the heart of a cultivated valley at 11154 ft above sea level, where we’ll admire the particular colonial church. Let’s take a look inside to appreciate some Cusqueña canvases.Going down, we come across the beautiful salt flats: 3,000 tiny pools arranged on terraces and filled with saltwater, which leaves a saline deposit; the salt obtained is then subsequently collected.

      Moray

      This archaeological complex was the world’s first agricultural research centre and is believed to have been used by the Incas to study the effects of different climatic conditions on crops.In fact, it has two gigantic natural depressions of a circular shape, about 164 ft deep, used by the Incas to acclimate the seeds of cereals and potatoes to the Andean altitudes.

      Ollantaytambo

      It is a mountain fortress that features structures built with mammoth blocks of granite positioned in line, the Wall of the Living Rock, the Temple of the Condor and the huge military fortress.In the late afternoon, we leave Ollantaytambo for Aguas Calientes: we can finally relax and have an easy peasy evening waiting for the next stop...Machu Picchu!

      Included: train to Aguas Calientes

      Money Pot: local transports and excursions from Cuzco to Ollantaytambo

      Not included: food and beverages

  • Day 10 Day 10: Machu Picchu: On The Top Of The Mountain
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 10: Machu Picchu: On The Top Of The Mountain

      Welcome to Machu Picchu

      We are ready for a great Peruvian adventure: we have an early alarm (at down) today - but hey, it’ll be worth it!We take the shuttle that will take us along a zigzagging path to the gates of the archaeological site of Machu Picchu in just 30 minutes. Describing what awaits us is impossible: this city has been lost for centuries, and today we can see this incredible wonder nestled between the Andean peaks. We enjoy this place out of space and time, happy to have come this far.

      Between modernity and culture

      We conclude this incredible journey with a farewell dinner: we shared a unique adventure that we’ll always remember. Peru is like this: once it gets inside you, it never leaves. Let’s drink to this country and us!

      Included: train to Aguas Calientes

      Money Pot: admission fees and visit to the archaeological site of Machu Picchu

      Not included: food and beverages

  • Day 11 Day 11: Back To Lima
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 11: Back To Lima

      Let’s relax

      With a domestic flight, we say goodbye to Cuzco and return to the capital Lima. We leave our backpacks in the accommodation and we are ready to fully enjoy this last day in Peru. Where do we start? The ideal place to start breathing the historical atmosphere is Plaza Mayor, where Francisco Pizarro founded the city in 1535, making it the oldest square. Its grandeur is reflected in the buildings that surround it, such as the Palacio del Gobierno, the Palacio Arzobispal and the Cathedral. We then continue through the alleys of the city, reaching the Pacific Ocean.

      Modernity and culture

      We conclude this incredible journey with a farewell dinner: we shared a unique adventure that we’ll always remember. Peru is like this: once it gets inside you, it never leaves. Let’s drink to this country and us!

      Included: domestic flight from Cuzco to Lima and farewell dinner

      Money Pot: local transports and entrance fees

      Not included: food and beverages

  • Day 12 Day 12: Time To Say Goodbye
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 12: Time To Say Goodbye

      Check-out and farewell

      Time to say goodbye: see you in your next WeRoad adventure!


      End of services:

      The itinerary may undergo some variations that differ from what stated above. These variations may not be predictable nor depend on WeRoad’s will, i.e. climate conditions, national holidays, strikes, etc.

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Experience Style

Experience Style

Mixed

There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but you’re also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.

Accomodation level

Accomodation level

Medium

This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.

Experience Type

Experience Type

Small Group

You’ll be accompanied by a small group of travelers just like you.

Physical Rating

Physical Rating

Challenging

Long and challenging experience. You’ll be required to have good physical fitness to go on it. In some of these activities you'll need previous experience on similar activities.

Age range

Age range

Min: 25 / Max: 49

Age range allowed for this experience.

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