Paracas, Cusco, Rainbow Mountain – 8 Days
8 Days from $ USD 1 350.00
Paracas, Cusco, Rainbow Mountain – 8 Days
8 Days from $ USD 1 350.00
Overview
The tour of Paracas, Cusco and Rainbow Mountain is a unique opportunity to discover the rich history and breathtaking landscapes of Peru. This 8-day tour takes you from the stunning beaches of Paracas to the majestic Andes Mountains, where you will have the chance to visit some of the most incredible places in the region.
First, you will visit Paracas, known for its diverse wildlife and beautiful beaches, where you can explore the Ballestas Islands and see sea lions, penguins and other marine animals in their natural habitat. You will also have the chance to visit the Paracas National Reserve and see the famous “Candelabro” geoglyph.
Next, you will travel to Cusco, the ancient capital of the Inca Empire, where you can admire its impressive architectural heritage, rich cultural traditions and stunning mountain scenery. Here, you will have the opportunity to visit the famous Sacred Valley, home to some of the most significant Inca ruins and picturesque Andean villages.
Finally, you will visit the Rainbow Mountain, a natural wonder that has become one of the most popular tourist destinations in South America. The Rainbow Mountain is known for its striking colors, created by mineral deposits in the soil, and offers breathtaking views of the surrounding Andes Mountains.
In conclusion, the Paracas, Cusco, and Rainbow Mountain tour is a unique experience that combines natural beauty, cultural heritage and adventure. Whether you’re a history buff, a nature lover or simply looking for a once-in-a-lifetime experience, this tour has something for everyone. Book your tour today and discover the wonders of Peru!
Highlights
Trip Itinerary
Itinerary
ARRIVAL IN LIMA / REST
TOUR ICA - PARACAS - HUACACHINA / FULL DAY
4:00am: PICK UP FROM YOUR HOTEL (Approx. 4 hours travel time)
Balneario Paracas – Ballestas Islands
- We will visit the beautiful Paracas beach where we will enjoy the breezes and tranquility of the sea.
- We will move to the port of the Marina Turística.
- We will start the excursion out to sea to the Ballestas Islands in modern motorized slides.
- On the way to the islands we will observe the famous and gigantic Candelabro geoglyph.
- We will observe the old Guano extraction port.
- We will walk around the edge of the Ballestas Islands appreciating their rocky formations.
- Inside the islands we will observe the sea lions, the maternity of sea lions, Humboldt penguins, guano birds and with luck we will observe the dolphins.
- We will visit the Boulevard of Paracas located in the same spa.
- We will visit the Handicrafts Fair where we will be able to acquire souvenirs and ornaments.
AFTERNOON: Ica – Huacachina Oasis – Tubulars and Sandboarding
- We will depart for the city of Ica.
- We will visit the Huacachina oasis.
- We will begin the visit and excursion to the Huacachina and its dunes.
- We will begin the adventure on the dunes of Ica in the Tubulares or buggies.
- We will practice the sport of Sandboarding where we will descend through the dunes with boards on sand.
- We will observe the Huacachina lagoon in all its splendor.
- We will visit the Huacachina lagoon catalogued as the small oasis of South America.
- We will make the pedal boat ride (optional) throughout the lagoon surrounded by palm trees and eucalyptus.
- The estimated time of arrival to the City of Lima, is at 10 pm, where we will spend the night.
07:00am LIMA TO CUSCO TRAVEL
PICK UP FROM THE AIRPORT – TRANSFER TO THE HOTEL / REST – ACCLIMATIZE
MACHU PICCHU (8:30am - 11:50pm)
- 8:30am We take the bus that will take us to the city of Ollantaytambo
- 11:15 a.m. We took the train to the city of Aguas Calientes.
- 1:00pm We enter Machu Picchu. The tour is done with a tour guide accredited by the Cusco Guides Association and has a duration of 4 to 5 hours.
- 1:30pm approx. The whole citadel will be visited with an explanation of the main attractions: Temple of the Sun, Intihuatana, Temple of the 3 windows, Temple of the Condor, among others. Extra time for walking and taking pictures.
- 8:20pm We take the train back to the town of Aguas Calientes.
- 11:50pm we arrive at the city of Cusco to take you to the hotel.
Includes
- Entrance to Machu Picchu
- Accredited guide
- Bus tickets from the town of Aguas Calientes to the entrance point of the citadel Machu Picchu (round trip). Train tickets
- Ollantaytambo – Aguas Calientes – Ollantaytambo.
- Bus tickets in shared service for the return of Ollantaytambo to the city of Cusco.
- Transfers
Not Included
- Food & Beverage
- Ascent to Huayna Picchu. Additional cost US$35. Reservations must be made at least two months in advance, as daily income is restricted.
MARAS AND MORAY TOUR (8:30am - 3:00pm)
Description of the Tour:
We will pick you up at your hotel at 08:30 hrs in our tourist bus to start our tour of the following places:
Maras:
Located to the west of Cusco at 3300 m.a.s.l. from there you can appreciate the Urubamba mountain range and the summits.
La Veronica (5682 metres above sea level) and Chikon (5530 metres above sea level). Their important occupation began when the Inkan nobles of Cusco were stripped of their palaces in Qosqo and had to go out to settle in other small towns such as Maras. It has a church made of adobes, typical of the religious architecture of the village, inside the church are kept canvases of the Cusqueña School.
Moray:
It is located about 7 km southwest of Maras; it is the only archaeological group of its kind in the region. It is a question of depressions or gigantic natural holes in the surface of the land that were used to construct in their contours terraces or agricultural platforms with their respective channels of irrigation, is therefore a
A prototype greenhouse or biological experimental station quite advanced for its time that helped the American man of antiquity to inherit to humanity 60% of the vegetable products he consumes, that the Andean man consumes a thousand and a half of diverse varieties of potatoes, a hundred and a half of corn, and many other products.
Included
- Transfers
- Bus / Shared service
- Specialized guide
Not Included
- Food & Beverage
7 COLORS MOUNTAIN - FULL DAY (5:00AM- 5:00PM)
We pick you up at the hotel at 5:00am, heading south of Cusco. Estimating a travel time of 2 hours and 45 minutes approx. to the community of JAPURA, where we will have our breakfast, then continue for 15 minutes more to Pitumarca (Quesiyono) 4.400 masl approx.
From where we will begin our walk through a sedero of easy access for an estimated time of 3 hours and reach the Mountain of Colors, magical landscapes located at 5,000 meters above sea level. After enjoying the wonder that our mother nature presents us, we will return by the same route, where our transport waits for us and then we move for 15 minutes to lunch place, then we return to Cusco, approx. 6:00pm (Plaza Regocijo).
Includes
- Transfers
- Bus Cusco – Mountain / Shared service
- Specialized guide
Lunch
- Not Included
- Water
HUMANTAY LAKE (WAY TO SALKANTAY) (5:00AM - 5:00PM)
Cusco – Mollepata – Soraypampa – Humantay Lagoon:
We will pick you up at your hotel at 5:00AM am and then travel in our transportation.
to the town of Mollepata located in the lush valley of the Apurimac River. After a
deserved breakfast to fill us with energy we will continue our trip towards Soraypampa (3900msnm) after a brief rest, we will begin our walk towards Humantay lake located to 4200mt 13779 feet, after the ascent of 1 hour and 30 min approximately we will be able to appreciate so wonderful place and we will return to our camp to have our lunch with beautiful panoramic views of the snowy peaks and later they will be transferred to our city of Cusco, we will leave them in the center of the city (near the main Plaza de Armas).
Includes:
- Transfers
- Bus Cusco – Mountain / Shared service
- Specialized guide
- Breakfast and Lunch.
Not included:
- Water
JOURNEY FROM CUSCO TO LIMA / PICK UP FROM HOTEL - TRANSFER TO AIRPORT
Inclusions
Included
- Hotel 2 nights in Lima
- Hotel 4 nights in Cusco
- Accredited guide in all the Walks
- Transfers from your hotel, to make the Walks
- Entrance fees to all tourist sites mentioned in the package
- Transportation and Transfers
- Lunch on the tour to Laguna Humantay
- Lunch on the 7 Colors Mountain Tour
No Included
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Water
- Air tickets
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