Lima - Paracas - Huacachina - Cusco - Sacred valley to Machu Picchu - Rainbow Mountain package - 7 days

Lima - Paracas - Huacachina - Cusco - Sacred Valley - Machu Picchu - Rainbow Mountain package - 7 days

INTRODUCTION:

Exploring Lima, Paracas, Huacachina, Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu, Cusco city and
Rainbow mountain, 7 days
On the 7
days tour you will explore essential places of Lima the city of the kings, the
beautiful places of Paracas , Huacachina, Cusco the marvelous Inca capital with its
mysterious and magical buildings. You will be able to experience the Magical places
as: Sacsayhuaman, Chinchero , Pisac ruins and Ollantaytambo. The Sacred Valley and
then the connecting to the lost city of the Incas “Machu Picchu”, you will explore in a
guided tour. Finally, to finish your trip in Cusco, you will hike to the popular Rainbow
Mountain.

Day 1 – International Arrival in Lima

Upon arrival in Lima, our representative will be waiting for you with a sign with your
name clearly marked. You will be greeted and transferred to your hotel in our private
transport. The journey from the airport to the hotel will take approximately 1 hour
approximately. And then you will do the city tour Lima Colonial & Contemporary
At the appropriate time, the guide will pick you up at your hotel and lead you on a
guided tour called The Essential Lima. You will visit “The City of Kings” including the
outstanding architectural sites of the main square. Where the Government Palace is
l oc ated, City Hall, the Cathedral, the Archbishop’s Palace and more.
The tour will continue with a visit to the San Francisco Convent. An architectonic jewel
The tour will continue with a visit to the San Francisco Convent. An architectonic jewel dating back to the 16th century. On our way to the modern area of the city. We will dating back to the 16th century. On our way to the modern area of the city. We will cross the exclusive district of San Isidro. The new financial center of the city. Ocross the exclusive district of San Isidro. The new financial center of the city. Our tour ur tour will finish in Miraflores, where you will visit the “Parque del Amor” (Love Park) an will finish in Miraflores, where you will visit the “Parque del Amor” (Love Park) an excellent place to take in the beautiful scenery and the fresh air of the sea. At the end excellent place to take in the beautiful scenery and the fresh air of the sea. At the end of the tour, we will drive back to your hotel.of the tour, we will drive back to your hotel.

• Hotel in Lima: Tierra Viva Hotel or Similar Category

Day 2 – Lima city Paracas National reserve Huacachina (shared service)

We will pick you up from your hotel in Lima at 6:00 am, we will drive to Paracas in a
private transportation. we will arrive to the wharf of Chaco, from here we will take a
boat to get the national reserve of Paracas, during the excursion we will stop to s ee the
amazing candelabra figure that was drawn on the hillside of Paracas by nobody knows
or has any idea about this figure, only some theories have some references that the
pirates may have drawn to have an orientation point. Anyway our guide will share an
information with you about this figure, subsequently we will get the Ballestas Islands
where we will enjoy the sea fauna, we will go around the isles, passing through the big
caves, natural formation rocks that are home for pelicans, Humboldt penguins, seals,
dolphins. Then
you continue the tour in our private transportation, who will take you to the
Huacachina Lagoon, a natural oasis in the middle of the desert that is surrounded by
beautiful palm trees. In this place you can not only enjoy its beautiful landscape, you
can a lso go sandboarding, but also once there you can ride a dune car through the
desert. At the end of the tour, you will return to Lima City.

• Meals provided: breakfast
• Hotel in Lima: Tierra Viva Hotel or Similar Category

Day 3 – Arrival to Cusco

We will pick you up at the Cusco airport and take you to your
hotel. You will have some time to settle in, and then we will return at 1:00 pm to start
the Cusco City Tour. We will begin the tour at the most important temple of the Inca
Empire, the Sun Temple, known as the Qoricancha. Here, you can observe detailed
and intact architecture, and within the temple you will see smaller temples dedicated
to the moon, rainbow, stars, lightning and thunder, among others. Today, the Santo
Do mingo church stands on top of the temple. From there, we will go to an important
religious site called Sacsayhuamán which features immense stones. Although the site
was religious, the Spanish considered it a military fortress because of its location and
th e way it was built. Next, we will visit Qenqo, a site built in a natural rock formation
which was created to represent the Andean constellations and the concept of the
three worlds, each one representing sacred animals: the condor, puma, and snake.
After t hat we will travel to Puka Pukara, which was a shelter for travelers coming to
Cusco from the Amazon. It was also a military center and used to protect the nearby
temple located at Tambomachay. Our last stop is Tambomachay,
Known as the Temple of Water, where the Incas practiced religious traditions tied to
water in order to rejuvenate the land. This tradition is known as the fountain of eternal
youth. From there, we will return to the city and drop you off at your hotel at a round
6:00 pm.
Meals provided: none
Hotel in Cusco : siete ventanas or similar category

Day 4 – Sacred Valley Tour to Aguas Calientes

Sacred Valley Tour to Aguas Calientes. We will pick you up at your hotel at 8:00
am for the Sacred Valley tour. We will head to one of the most important
archaeological sites in the region, called Pisaq, to see Inca burial grounds, ancient
irrigati on systems and astronomical centers. We will visit the ruins and terraces for
about an hour, and after our tour here will then go down to the town of Pisaq located at
the bottom of the valley. In this town we will first stop by a local silver factory and w ill
see a demonstration of how they process and form beautiful jewelry. Next, we will
walk through the cobble stoned streets to the plaza to see locals selling produce and
souvenirs in their stands. You will have some free time to browse and do some
shoppi ng here as well. After finishing our visit in Pisaq, we will drive to the town of
Urubamba to have a buffet lunch which includes both delicious Peruvian and Western
cuisine. From there, we will head to Ollantaytambo where we will visit the ruins built
cuisine. From there, we will head to Ollantaytambo where we will visit the ruins built up on terraces that featuresup on terraces that features
Massive stones at the top. This site was an important religious and astronomical
Massive stones at the top. This site was an important religious and astronomical center, and was also used as a military fortress in one of the biggest battles the Incas center, and was also used as a military fortress in one of the biggest battles the Incas had against the Spanish. After that we will have an evening snack in Ollantaytambo had against the Spanish. After that we will have an evening snack in Ollantaytambo befbefore taking the train to Aguas Calientes. We will take you to your hotel and arrive at ore taking the train to Aguas Calientes. We will take you to your hotel and arrive at about 9:00 pm and you will have the rest of the night to relax or explore Aguas about 9:00 pm and you will have the rest of the night to relax or explore Aguas Calientes.Calientes.

Day 5 – Machu Picchu

After having an early breakfast at your hotel, you will meet your
guide and take the 25 minute bus ride up to Machu Picchu. You will have a 3 hour tour
with your guide where you will see and learn about important sites that include
temples, plazas, terraces, and canals. Please note that certain temples are open only
at specific times. After your tour, you will take the bus back down to Aguas Calientes,
and in the afternoon you will tak e the train back to Ollantayatambo and bus to Cusco
where we will drop you off at your hotel.

Day 6 – Rainbow Mountain

We will pick you up from your hotel in Cusco at about 4:30
am,
And from there we will drive about 3 hours to the south of Cusco. We will follow the
highway
And stop at a local restaurant to have breakfast, and then will follow a mountain road
that passes
Through traditional villages and fertile valleys. If it is a clear day we will be able to see
the nearby
Snow capped Ausangate Mountain, which is the tallest mountain in the Cusco
Province at 6,384
Meters or 20,945 feet. Then we will start hiking at 4,350 meters (14,271 feet) and it will
take
About 1.5 hours to reach the top of Rainbow Mountain. Although this hike is short and
gradual,
Because of the altitude we will go slowly enjoying the scenery and will look for herds Because of the altitude we will go slowly enjoying the scenery and will look for herds of llamasof llamas
And alpacas. We will finish the hike to the top of Rainbow Mountain at 4,980 meters And alpacas. We will finish the hike to the top of Rainbow Mountain at 4,980 meters (16,338(16,338
Feet). This incredible mountain features beautiful colors of red, orange, yellow, green, Feet). This incredible mountain features beautiful colors of red, orange, yellow, green, and purpleand purple
As a result from the minerals it is formed from. You will have the option to hike up As a result from the minerals it is formed from. You will have the option to hike up another 50another 50
Meters (164 feet) to take incredible photos of this beautiful natural formation, and Meters (164 feet) to take incredible photos of this beautiful natural formation, and when youwhen you
Are ready we will start our descent. Hiking downhill, we will reach our vehicle in about Are ready we will start our descent. Hiking downhill, we will reach our vehicle in about 1 hour,1 hour,
And then will begin our drive back, stopping to have a buffet lunch at the local And then will begin our drive back, stopping to have a buffet lunch at the local restaurant. Werestaurant. We
Will arrive back to Cusco and drop you off at your hotel at approximately 4:00 pm.Will arrive back to Cusco and drop you off at your hotel at approximately 4:00 pm.

Day 7 – Departure

We will pick you up from your hotel in Cusco and take you to the
airport for your departure flight.

Transfer from the airport of Lima to the hotel and city tour in Lima including the
entrance tickets ( food not included)
In the tour from Lima paracas and huacachina it’s in a private vehicle and the tour in
ballestas island will be in a shared group. And the with the ATV and sand boarding and
the entrance tickets as well. ( only food not included )
Food: We include lunch in the Sacred Valley and Rainbow Mountain (does not include

Breakfast will be provided by your hotels. All other
meals not specified are not included.
Accommodations: We include 2 nights hotels in Lima . We include one night in Aguas
Calientes town (waynapata B&B). We include 3 nights hotel in Cusco.
Please note that all hotels are subject to availability. For hotel upgrade options, please
Please note that all hotels are subject to availability. For hotel upgrade options, please see the see the
Guide: you will have a local guide in the city of Lima and Your guide will be with you for
Guide: you will have a local guide in the city of Lima and Your guide will be with you for your tours in Cusco, the Sacred Valley, and in Machu Picchu. All our guides are your tours in Cusco, the Sacred Valley, and in Machu Picchu. All our guides are licensed and speak fluent English, Spanish.licensed and speak fluent English, Spanish.
Transportation: We will provide you with private transportation to and from the Transportation: We will provide you with private transportation to and from the airport, as well as to and from our tour destinations. Round trip train tickets in the airport, as well as to and from our tour destinations. Round trip train tickets in the Expedition service from Ollantaytambo to Aguas Calientes and back to Cusco and Expedition service from Ollantaytambo to Aguas Calientes and back to Cusco and round triround trip bus tickets to the Machu Picchu and back to Aguas Calientes are also p bus tickets to the Machu Picchu and back to Aguas Calientes are also included.included.
Entrance Fees: The Entrance Fees: The entrance to Machu Picchu is included, as well as the full tourist entrance to Machu Picchu is included, as well as the full tourist pass that will admit you into all major archaeological and historic sites in Cusco and pass that will admit you into all major archaeological and historic sites in Cusco and the Sacred Valley, and Rainbow Mountain.the Sacred Valley, and Rainbow Mountain.

• Original passport
• Backpack to carry your things
• Good sneakers or light hiking boots
• Bathing suit (if you would like to enjoy the hot springs in Aguas Calientes)
• Camera
• Rain gear (especially if traveling in the wet season, from October to March)
• Comfortable clothes
• Bug repellent
• Money to buy souvenirs
• Sunscreen and sunglasses
• Tip for your guide (optional)

Price:

2 persons 1499 USD per person
3 persons 1469 USD per person
4 persons 1449 USD per person
5 persons 1419 USD per person

Additional options
Huayna Picchu: If you are interested in climbing Huayna Picchu, the mountain
overlooking Machu Picchu, there is an additional fee of $65 USD per person for us to
buy your entrance
Ticket. Spaces are limited, so please let us know when booking whether you would
like to hike Huayna Picchu, and we will reserve it for you.
Hotel Upgrade: Included in this package are accommodations in comfortable B&B
Hotels in Cusco and Aguas Calientes. However, if you would like to upgrade to 3, 4, or
5 star hotels, we offer the following prices and options:
• 3 Stars: $140 USD total for double rooms and $120 total for single rooms (Rumi
Punku in Cusco and Tierra Viva Machu Picchu in Aguas Calientes)
• 4 Stars: $500 USD total for double rooms and $400 total for single rooms (Costa del
Sol in Cusco and Casa del Sol in Aguas Calientes)
• 5 Stars: $970 USD total for double rooms and $870 total for single rooms (Palacio
del Inka in Cusco and Inkaterra Machu Picchu Pueblo in Aguas Calientes)
*Please note that all hotels and room types are subject to availability, and that we will
confirm them once your reservation is made. Prices may be modified during holidays
or the peak tourism season. Also, we work with many hotels in Cusco and Aguas
Cali entes, so if there is a specific hotel not listed that you prefer, please let us know
and we can provide you with a price, or you can also reserve your hotels directly.
Vistadome Train: Our price includes train tickets in the Expedition train, however, if
you would like to upgrade your return train from Aguas Calientes to Cusco to the
Vistadome train the price is an additional $40 USD per person. Please note that
because of the train schedule this option

EXTRA INFORMATION:

Is only available for your return train, and not for the train from Ollantaytambo to
Aguas Calientes.
Customized
Customized Itinerary: Although this is our suggested itinerary for this 5Itinerary: Although this is our suggested itinerary for this 5–Day Package, Day Package, we can personalize your itinerary to better fit your preferences. For example, please let we can personalize your itinerary to better fit your preferences. For example, please let us know if you will be spending more or less than 5 days in Cusco, if there are us know if you will be spending more or less than 5 days in Cusco, if there are additionaladditional tours you are interested in, and if there are any other services we can help tours you are interested in, and if there are any other services we can help organize for you.organize for you.