Very early in the morning, we will pick you up at 3:30 a.m. from your hotel located in the
Very early in the morning, we will pick you up at 3:30 a.m. from your hotel located in the city of Cusco. Our shared transport will take us in a journey of 3.5 hours driving through an undiscovered land of wild desert panoramas, snowcapped peaks, herds of alpaca.
When we reach the trailhead for this hike, we are going to have a hot breakfast upon arrival, and the hike will begin from Chillihuani at 4.200 meter above sea level /13,900 ft elevation. From here, it will be a circa 4-hour uphill hike to reach the famous Rainbow Mountain in Peru.
Along the way, you will enjoy beautiful landscape of the Andes, glacial peaks, red valley, rocky hills, and traditional llamas and alpacas grazing along this place. As we reach the summit of the mountain, we will be able to spot some Andean wildlife. Vicuñas are considered as the Andean camel, and this is the only place in Cusco where you will see them in the wild. Vicuñas are the same family as llamas and alpacas, though are much smaller and they have the most expensive wool in the world.
Upon we arrive at the top of what we come to see the Rainbow Mountain, we will have time enough to take photos and relax even being in high altitudes admiring majesty views. We will have the opportunity to see the Ausangate Mountain right in front of us, the tallest mountain of Cusco (just under 21,000 ft), and it is part of the Vilcanota Range.
While we are looking around this fantastic spot, our tour guide will share interesting information about the composition of these incredible mountains formed millions of years ago, and how they got this lovely colorful effect.
After taking a few amazing pictures and soaking in the views (perhaps we will even see a few condors around by) we will begin our descent with a 2-hour downhill hike. Then, we are going to meet up our transport that will take us to a local restaurant in order we can enjoy a delicious hot lunch.
Finally, we will back to Cusco, arriving around 5:00 p.m., where we will drop you off at your hotel.
Day 7
DAY 7 Cusco - Puno
Day 7
Departure from Cusco
Transfer to the bus station to take the tourist bus to Puno.
Transfer to the bus station to take the tourist bus to Puno.
Day 7
Sun Route
During the way, you will do 3 visits to Raqchi, Andahuaylillas and Puca Pucará. A buffet lunch is included at local restaurant. Arrival in Puno, and private transfer with only driver to the hotel....
During the way, you will do 3 visits to Raqchi, Andahuaylillas and Puca Pucará. A buffet lunch is included at local restaurant. Arrival in Puno, and private transfer with only driver to the hotel. Overnight in Puno, standard room, 3* or 4* hotels, according to your choice
Day 8
DAY 8 Puno
Day 8
Uros Floating Islands
You will be transferred to the lake port of Puno, where a regular boat will take you to the floating islands of the Uros. The Uros are an ancestral society that populate a series of artificial islands...
You will be transferred to the lake port of Puno, where a regular boat will take you to the floating islands of the Uros. The Uros are an ancestral society that populate a series of artificial islands built on the basis of the totora plant, which grows in the same lake. The islands are constructed by weaving the totora in the places where it grows thicker and forming a natural layer. On top of it they built their houses, also of totora, and cook outdoors to prevent possible fires.
Day 8
Taquile Island
After Uros visit and, an hour and a half boat trip, you will continue your journey to the island of Taquile. This is Quechua, unlike the other Aymara speaking islands on the lake. It was part of th...
After Uros visit and, an hour and a half boat trip, you will continue your journey to the island of Taquile. This is Quechua, unlike the other Aymara speaking islands on the lake. It was part of the Inca empire and vestiges of this culture can still be seen in its constructions. Once there you will be given a brief explanation of the island and witness a cultural activity. After lunch, you will return to the port of Puno, where our transport will be waiting to take you to your hotel. Overnight in Puno, standard room, 3* or 4* hotels, according to your choice.
Day 9
DAY 9 Puno - Lima
Day 9
Sillustani
We will pick you up from your hotel at the agreed time, and we will go to Sillustani, located 34 km from Puno City. We will visit this amazing pre-Inca cemetery, where you will find funeral towers aro...
We will pick you up from your hotel at the agreed time, and we will go to Sillustani, located 34 km from Puno City. We will visit this amazing pre-Inca cemetery, where you will find funeral towers around. In addition, we will visit the communities surrounding this place, to know their lifestyles.
Day 9
Juliaca Airport
At the end, we will continue the tour until reach Juliaca Airport.
At the end, we will continue the tour until reach Juliaca Airport.
Day 9
Lima
Arrival in Lima, and transfer to the hotel. Overnight in Lima, standard room, 3* or 4* hotels, according to your choice
Arrival in Lima, and transfer to the hotel. Overnight in Lima, standard room, 3* or 4* hotels, according to your choice
Day 10
DAY 10 Departure from Lima
Day 10
Lima Airport
Day at leisure. Transfer to the airport to take the international flight.
Day at leisure. Transfer to the airport to take the international flight.
