These tours begin at the historic Plaza de Armas with visits to visit to the Inca fortress of Sacsayhuaman, Tambomachay, Qenqo, the Qoricancha Sun Temple. Longer tours include stops at quaint towns before heading on to Rainbow Mountain.
Highlights of a multiple-day Rainbow Mountain Tour:
- Stunning views of Lake Puka Cocha (Pucacocha) and the gigantic Ausangate glacier
- Spectacular sunrise-over-the-mountains experiences
- Warm and comforting coca-leaf tea on chilly mountain mornings
- Interacting with the local people who maintain the traditional Quechua culture
- Encounters with the local shepherd and their herds of llamas, alpacas, and sheep
- Sightings of soaring condors, cara cara, eagles, and, the occasional vicuñas
Destinations:
Rainbow Mountain – the mountain range covered in colorful sandstone stripes as far as the eye could see.
Red Valley – a less touristy destination just behind Rainbow Mountain (approximately 5,200 MASL) that boasts red canyons and red soil due to rich iron deposits.
Sacred Valley – a sensational view of verdant hills flowing into a sweeping valley of farmlands with the Vilcanota River slicing right through the middle.
Pisac – a mix of somber, mysterious ruins and colorful, lively artisan marketplace.
Ollantaytambo – location of fortress ruins, intriguing stone temples, and a quaint old town with cobble streets and adobe buildings attesting to the existence of a long-gone Inca civilization.
Maras Moray – the twin destinations showcasing the ancient salt pans lined up along Inca-engineered terraces and the amphitheater-shaped agricultural laboratory of the Incas.
Machu Picchu – the most famous and iconic ruins of Peru where you can explore various chambers of this ancient citadel including the Royal Tomb, Temple of Three Windows, Temple of the Sun, the Condor Temple, the Intihuatana or sundial rock, the main plaza, and so much more.
Activities:
- Mountain climbing
- Camping
- ATV/Quad bike driving
Modes of Travel:
Bus, train (regular or luxury), van, walking, hiking, trekking