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Machu Picchu & Rainbow Mountain

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Lima, Peru → Lima, Peru

Country: Peru
Start: Lima, Peru
End: Lima, Peru
Date: Flexible
Duration: 7 days
Theme: Culture, Discovery, Active, History
Physical rating: Moderate
Meals: 5 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 1 dinner
Transport: Private vehicle, flight, Vistadome train, shuttle bus, hiking, walking
Price: On Request

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Trip Highlights

Explore the 15th-century Inca citadel of Machu Picchu with a guided tour.
Ride the Vistadome train through the Sacred Valley and Urubamba River canyon.
Taste ceviche, organic Peruvian coffee, and local produce on a Lima food tour.
Visit Huaca Pucllana, a pre-Columbian adobe pyramid in Lima.
Wander through Pisaq Market and its Andean craft stalls.
Stay in the Sacred Valley for gradual altitude acclimatisation.
Trek to Vinicunca Rainbow Mountain at 5,020 metres above sea level.
Discover the mineral-striped landscapes of the Red Valley.
Observe alpacas, llamas, and Ausangate Glacier during the Rainbow Mountain trek.
Experience Barranco’s cafés, street art, and bohemian atmosphere.

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Itinerary

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Inclusions

Airport and train station transfers as specified in the itinerary
Accommodation throughout the journey
Private touring with local English-speaking guides
Vistadome Class train tickets between Ollantaytambo and Machu Picchu
Entrance fees to all included sites and attractions
Domestic flights within Peru as specified in the itinerary
Meals as listed in the itinerary

Exclusions

International flights
Travel insurance
Tips for guides, drivers, porters, and restaurant staff
Beverages during meals unless specified
Early check-in and late check-out unless stated otherwise
Personal expenses such as laundry, minibar purchases, and phone calls
Optional activities and services not listed in the itinerary

Will This Trip Suit You?

Want to combine Peru’s major highlights with food and cultural experiences.
Comfortable walking on uneven terrain and stone stairways.
Wish to experience Machu Picchu without undertaking the Inca Trail.
Enjoy scenic rail journeys and mountain landscapes.
Interested in Peruvian gastronomy and local markets.
Can manage high-altitude destinations such as Cusco and Rainbow Mountain.
Prefer a mix of guided touring and independent leisure time.
Have difficulty with high altitudes above 5,000 metres.
Prefer slow-paced itineraries with minimal movement between destinations.
Have limited mobility or difficulty with steep uphill walking.
Dislike early departures for full-day excursions.
Seeking extensive luxury downtime or resort-style travel.
Prefer warmer tropical climates over cool mountain conditions.

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Machu Picchu & Rainbow Mountain

Trip Highlights

Itinerary

Day 1: Lima

Day 2: Lima

Day 3: Lima – Sacred Valley – Pisaq

Day 4: Sacred Valley – Machu Picchu – Sacred Valley

Day 5: Sacred Valley – Cusco

Day 6: Cusco – Vinicunca Rainbow Mountain

Day 7: Cusco – Lima

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