Peru 18 Day Tour Package: Amazon, Cusco, Puno & Ica

Overview

1. Day 1Ica-Nasca – Paracas 3 Days /2 Nights
2. Day 2Ica - Nasca – Ica
3. Day 3Paracas Islas Vallestas - Lima
4. Day 4Amazon Trips 4D – 3N Day 4 - Puerto Maldonado / Monkey Island / Lodge
5. Day 5Puerto Maldonado is one of Amazing experience the Peruvian Amazon up close. Surrounded by lush rainforest and incredible biodiversity, is a home to one of the planet’s largest concentrations of flora and fauna, making it ideal for those seeking an authent
6. Day 6Canopy Walk, Kayaking / Fishing / Lodge
7. Day 7Native Family / Puerto Maldonado /Airport or Bus Station
8. Day 8Chinchero - Maras Moray – Salt mine – Ollantaytmbo
9. Day 9Cusco - Km 82 - Ayapata
10. Day 10Ayapata - Pacaymayo - Chaquicocha
11. Day 11Chaquicocha - Phuyupatamarca – Wiñahuayna
12. Day 12Wiñahuayna - Machu Picchu - Cusco
13. Day 13Cusco City Tour – San Pedro Market
14. Day 14Humantay Lagoon Full Day
15. Day 15Full Day Veninkunka (Rainbow Mountain)
16. Day 16los Uros Floating Island – Amantani
17. Day 17Taquile island – Return to Puno city
18. Day 18Transfer - Cusco Airport

1. Day 1Ica-Nasca – Paracas 3 Days /2 Nights

   Enjoy the best of the Nazca culture flying over its enigmatic lines and venture into the city of Ica with the wonderful dunes that are home to the Huacachina lagoon, as well as excursion on sliders to the Ballestas islands that contain important marine fauna.

   Itinerary:

   You will be taking by bus from LIMA TO ICA BY CRUZ DEL SUR at 7:00 am and from the ICA bus station you will be taking or transport TO YOUR LODGING WINERY TOUR.

   In this amazing tour, you will follow the Pisco Route

   The first to visit will be Tambo Tacama, an industrial winery considered the first vineyard in South America created in 1540. Then we will visit the CULTUR craft the most visited tourist winery of Ica, founded in 1856. Our visitors are educated and learn about the oenological activity of the region.

   TRANSFER TO HUACACHINA OASIS

   BUGGIES AND SANDBOARDING

   With the tour Adventure Sports in Ica Sandboarding or “Buggies & Sandboarding”, you can enjoy two adventure sports in one, which consists of boarding powerful and fast tubular cars or sandboxes, which will climb the desert dunes, raising the adrenaline to the maximum, fantastic rides that will take you through spectacular places up to the high parts of the dunes. And at night pass OVERNIGHT IN ICA hotel (***)

   Overview:

   • Tour Location: Lima - Ica – Nazca - Peru
   • Tour Type: Day tour – tour - bus – van
   • Start/End Time: Pickup is at 7:00 am from your hotel and you should be at your hotel around 4 PM
   • Consideration: Please remember to take comfortable clothes, good camera, follow your company recommendations
2. Day 2Ica - Nasca – Ica

   In Ica Nazca Lines flight is a scenic overflight tour from Ica to see the ancient Nazca geoglyphs, which typically includes a 2.5-hour drive to Nazca airport, a 35-minute flight, and the return trip. The flight itself is conducted in a small aircraft, like a Cessna, with a pilot who points out various figures such as the hummingbird, monkey, and spider from a window seat, providing a unique perspective of the massive designs.

   Itinerary:

   You will be pick you up at 07:00 and transfer to Nazca airport where you will be arriving to the airport and then the tour begins by flying over the Nazca lines where we will observe 12 geoglyphs known as the Whole, the trapezoids, the astronaut, the monkey, the dog, the hummingbird, the spider, the condor, the pelican, the parrot, the hands and the tree. Then we will have lunch. The Classic Nazca Lines is by Flight for about 30 minutes. After enjoying this wonderful attraction, you will be returning around 18:00pm to Ica hotel where we will stay in one the 3 starts hotel organize by the company. And head to bus station (Cruz Del Sur) and drive to your hotel in order to continue next day to our final tour – paracas – islas ballestas and then return to lima.

   • Tour Location: Lima – nasca - Peru
   • Tour Type: Day tour – Domestic fly air observation
   • Start/End Time: Pickup is at 6:30 am from your hotel and you should be back around 4 PM
   • Consideration: Please remember to take comfortable clothes, camaras
3. Day 3Paracas Islas Vallestas - Lima

   The Ballestas Islands are islands in the Pacific Ocean, near the coast of Peru. They are located 260 km south of Lima, near the city of Paracas, on the way to the Paracas District in the province of Pisco.

   Itinerary:

   At 06:30 am you will be pick you up and Transfer to Ica – Paracas, and Islas Ballestas in order to enjoy the impressive the islas ballestas, this attraction are a colony of rock this beautiful island is located in the pacific coast of Peru country and near town of Paracas.

   This place is inhabited by thousands of birds like penguins, mammals, sea lions, Inca terns, pelicans and dolphins. This natural wonder is exactly for all the people wildlife lovers, once that you will have free time in order to splore around paracas by your own

   In PARACAS NATIONAL RESERVE, in this tour you will be able to see the beautiful landscape of the desert of the reserve and its beautiful beaches, as the viewpoint of the Paracas Peninsula, “Playa Roja” and lagunilla bay.

   Finally, we will visit Lagunillas beach, where we can have lunch and enjoy the view of the beach. At 15.00pm you will be transported to bus station and then at 15:40pm returning from Paracas to Lima by Cruz Del Sur bus and finally transfer from the Lima bus station to Mira Flores hotel.

   Overview:

   • Tour Location: Lima – Paracas - Peru
   • Tour Type: Day tour - by van
   • Start/End Time: Pickup is at 6:30 am from your hotel and you should be back around 4 PM
   • Consideration: Please remember to take comfortable clothes
4. Day 4Amazon Trips 4D – 3N Day 4 - Puerto Maldonado / Monkey Island / Lodge

   Puerto Maldonado is one of Amazing experience the Peruvian Amazon up close. Surrounded by lush rainforest and incredible biodiversity, is a home to one of the planet’s largest concentrations of flora and fauna, making it ideal for those seeking an authentic connection with nature and is the perfect starting point for exploring Tambopata National Reserve. This natural wonder is exactly  located in the heart of the Peruvian Amazon.

   Itinerary:

   Pick up from the airport and / or bus station transfer to the office where they can leave some luggage that is not going to take the tour. Then transfer to the port (port captain) 15 minutes by boat downriver by the Madre de Dios River in a motorized boat to take us to our lodge, where we settled in our comfortable rooms, accompanied by our guide then we walk by trails of the lodge where our guide will explain the flora and fauna that inhabits this area. After lunch and then travel on our boat for 20 minutes to reach the island of monkeys, great opportunity to see 5 species of monkeys that inhabit this island, then we prepare to return to the lodge, and return at dusk observe caimans with the help of our flashlights, we see the red eyes alligators and your guide will explain everything about the alligators, return to the lodge where we spend the night in our comfortable lodge. Amazon Lodge Tambopata

   Overview:

   • Tour Location: Puerto Maldonado – monkey island - Peru
   • Tour Type: Jumgle trip - by fly – boat – hike
   • Start/End Time: Pickup is at 6.00 am from your hotel and you should be around at your Jumgle hotel 3 PM
   • Consideration: Please remember to take comfortable rainforest clothes, camaras, mosquitoes repellent other very important details or follow our guide recommendations
5. Day 5Puerto Maldonado is one of Amazing experience the Peruvian Amazon up close. Surrounded by lush rainforest and incredible biodiversity, is a home to one of the planet’s largest concentrations of flora and fauna, making it ideal for those seeking an authent

   National Reserve of Tambopata, in Madre de Dios, is a Peruvian Amazon region famous for the Tambopata National Reserve, a biodiversity sanctuary with an astonishing variety of flora and fauna, including the world's largest concentration of macaws. The area, accessible from Puerto Maldonado, is ideal for ecotourism and experiencing the deep rainforest through activities such as boat trips along its rivers, wildlife viewing, and exploring its trails.

   Itinerary:

   Very early in the morning at 5:00 am we will visit the parrot clay lick the cachuela, a journey of about 50 minutes, where you can see many species of parrots gather at the wall of the Madre de Dios River to eat clay in a multicolored spectacle of flight and cries, an experience you will never forget. After return to the lodge for breakfast, then we will prepare to visit Lake Sandoval throughout the day, from our lodge trip 10 minutes by boat to reach port on the shores of Lake Sandoval, where our entry to the Tambopata Reserve "Lago Sandoval "in a walk of about 1 hour, then reach the lake where we take a canoe paddle to stroll through this beautiful lake that is home to many birds and animals. Then at noon we will take a lunch in a restaurant in Lake Sandoval, after lunch those who wish can swim in the lake Sandoval safely, then return to the lodge, dinner and then a night walk to see some animals and / or insects that come out at night return to our lodge where we spend the night in our comfortable lodge.

   Overview:

   • Tour Location: Puerto Maldonado – Tombopata - Peru
   • Tour Type: Jumgle trip – boat – hike
   • Start/End Time: Pickup is at 8.00 am from your hotel and you should be back around 3 PM
   • Consideration: Please remember bring Appropriate Clothing for the Jungle, camaras, mosquitoes repellent Nature Observation Gear, Binoculars, etc. Follow our guide recommendations
6. Day 6Canopy Walk, Kayaking / Fishing / Lodge

   In Tambopata, much of life happens on the treetops, and canopy walks offer a unique perspective on appreciating this ecosystem. Over 25 meters high, hanging bridges connect the treetops, allowing you to walk among them while observing toucans, harpy eagles, monkeys, and exotic birds.

   From this height, you’ll witness the daily activity of Amazonian fauna and breathtaking landscapes that look like something out of a postcard. The sounds of the jungle and the panoramic view will leave you with unforgettable memories.

   Itinerary:

   After breakfast, we will take our kayaks from our lodge, along the Madre de Dios River and we will arrive at the center of adventure activities, we will walk for 5 minutes, and then we will ascend by a tower 20 meters high, from there by the suspension bridges, to see the jungle from the top of the trees, as the animals see it, then return to the lodge. Lunch, after a break we will prepare to go fishing in a half hour walk until we reach a small river, where it is possible to fish piranhas and other Amazonian fish, return to the lodge for dinner, after dinner. We will spend the night in our comfortable lodge.

   Overview:

   • Tour Location: Puerto Maldonado – Tombopata - Peru
   • Tour Type: Jungle trip – canopy – hike
   • Start/End Time: Pickup is at 8.00 am from your hotel and you should be back around 3 PM
   • Consideration: Please remember bring Appropriate Clothing for the Jungle, camaras, mosquitoes repellent Nature Observation Gear, Binoculars, etc. Or follow our guide recomendations
7. Day 7Native Family / Puerto Maldonado /Airport or Bus Station

   Meeting the indigenous communities of Tambopata is an enriching experience that will connect you with the ancestral traditions of the Amazon. Tribes such as the Ese Eja, Harakbut, and Matsigenka offer visitors the chance to learn about their customs, cuisine, and sustainable practices.

   These interactions promote responsible tourism and allow visitors to understand and appreciate these communities’ deep connection with their environment. It’s an experience that adds a cultural component to the adventure.

   A four-day tour is usually enough to experience the best that Tambopata has to offer. Each activity, from boat rides to walks and cultural encounters, will immerse you in the very essence of the Amazon. Tambopata is not just a destination; it’s a journey into the wild, the cultural, and the unforgettable.

   Itinerary:

   Very early in the morning at 5:00 am we will go to visit the La Cachuela parrot clay lick, in a trip of approximately 50 minutes, where it is possible to see a variety of species of parrots that gather on the wall of the Madre de Dios River at eating clay in a multicolored spectacle of flights and screams, an experience I will never forget. Then return to the lodge for breakfast, then around 9:30 am. We will take a walk through our farms, to learn about the Amazonian fruits that grow and are a source of income for the locals in this area. We will return for lunch and after lunch we will visit the native family of the Machiguenga community, where we will be able to interact with them, talking and learning about their culture, return to the hostel and from there we will get them ready to pack and we will take them on our motorized boat to Puerto Maldonado, and from there to the airport and/or bus terminal. End of the Tour.

   Overview:

   • Tour Location: Puerto Maldonado – Tombopata - Peru
   • Tour Type: Jungle trip – native community visit – farm visit
   • Start/End Time: starting at 5.00 am from your hotel and you should be back around 3 PM
   • Consideration: Please remember bring Appropriate Clothing for the Jungle, camaras, mosquitoes repellent Nature Observation Gear, Binoculars, etc. Or follow our guide recommendations
8. Day 8Chinchero - Maras Moray – Salt mine – Ollantaytmbo

   The amazing Chinchero and Ollantaytambo Incan sites, the salt mines of Maras and the agricultural terraces of moray is a great complement to the sacred valley and Machu Picchu Journey. You will be able to enjoy the views of the snow-capped mountains, green fields, traditional village and you will learn more about the local culture, the salt mines of Maras and much more.

   Itinerary:

   Today we will continue our second journey; you will be directly connected to our sacred valley tour with our professional license tour guide. First you will take the early domestic fly from Lima to Cusco airport and them we will drive toward to amazing town of Chinchero. Start the weaving lesson in one of the organizations of traditional textiles where the ladies will show you the process of elaborating it. If you are interested to obtain hand, make textiles this is the recommended point to get it. Then we will explore the archaeological site and the colonial church full of mural paintings. After will be continuing, to the picturesque town of Maras is located at an altitude of 3,380 meters above sea level. This is a small community famous for its salt mines which consist of about 3000 small Wells with an average are of about 5m2 from which salt is extracted after a drying process.

   This salt mines, better known as “salineras de Maras”, have been exploited since Incas times as a means of economic Exchange 7 km from Maras, we will visit the archeological of moray. Here in Moray, we will see the greatness of the circular terraces of Inca agriculture.

   Moray is a group of circular terraces which was used as an agricultural experimental, and adaptation center for wild crops. The Incas used it to study the adaptation of the plants to new ecosystems. The overlapping circular Stone rings widen as they rise and it has a total depth of 150 m. after a guide tour on the way back, we will stop for lunch in Urubamba in one of the tourist restaurants. Once finished the lunch we will have to continue to Ollantaytambo in order to visit the important archeological site, considered as living town by specialist and also of the evidences of original Incan basement. Once finished our tour in Ollantaytambo our guide will take you to train stations where you will take the 7pm train to Aguas calientes where the train will take for a 1 hour 50 minutes all the way to Machupicchu pueblo or known as Aguas Calientes town. Once arrive to Aguas calientes the guide will take you to your hotel organize by the company.

   Overview:

   • Tour Location: Cusco Sacred Valley, Peru
   • Tour Type: Day tour
   • Start/End Time: Pickup is at 6.30 am from your hotel and you should be back around 4 PM
   • Consideration: Please remember to take the necessary things follow our guide recommendations
9. Day 9Cusco - Km 82 - Ayapata

   We will depart from Cusco at 4:30 a.m. in a private transport and head toward KM 82. First we will stop at Ollantaytambo where we will have breakfast and then continue driving until Km 82 to start our hike. At the entrance gate you will have to shown your passport and entrance ticket which we have already bought for you. During the first couple of hours we will be hiking over flat Inca paths until we reach the Inca site of Llaqtapata. This is where you will get first information about the Inca culture and Peruvian history. After your first Inca lesson we will hike for another hours until we arrive at our first lunch place where your porters will be waiting with a delicious organic buffet lunch. After lunch we will have a relax of 15 to 20 minutes and then continue hiking for another couple of hours until our first campsite at Ayapata. In all day we will be walking 14 km in about 7 hours and arrive at the campsite at approximately 5:00pm. we will have an amazing dinner at night and talk about the next day’s hike.

   Overview:

   • Tour Location: Cusco Sacred Valley, Peru
   • Tour Type: Hiking / 5 hours
   • Start/End Time:  Pickup is at 4.00 am from your hotel and you will be finishing at 3.30 pm
   • Consideration: Please remember to take the necessary hiking cloths, boots all the company re Starting Altitude - 2100m / 6900ft commendations
   • Total, Walking Distance – 14- kilometres / 8.6992 miles
   • Highest Altitude - 2730m / 8,956 ft
   • Overall Difficulty - Easy to Moderate

    

10. Day 10Ayapata - Pacaymayo - Chaquicocha

    We wake up early to begin our ascent to the Dead Woman's Pass, and we will have breakfast at 6:00 a.m. and then we will leave.  The second day is considered as the hardest day of the Inca trail because we will hike up to the two highest summits of our trip. The Dead Woman's pass (4215m / 13828ft) and Runkurakay pass (4000m/13123ft). These spots are perfect to enjoy the view and to take beautiful and unique photos. We will also visit the two beautiful Inca sites Runkuraccay (means: round shape area) and Sayacmarka (means: stand upright area). At both Inca remains we will find a variety of plants and different kind of highland animals like the Patagonian humming bird and the white tailed deer. Finally, around 5.30pm we will reach our campsite in Chaquiccocha. During all day we will have spent around 10 hours and 16 kilometers of walking. Once arrived we will have a delicious dinner and then fall asleep like baby alpacas.

    Overview:

    • Tour Location: Cusco – Inca Trail - Peru
    • Tour Type: Hiking / 10 hours
    • Start/End Time: Start At 4.00 you will be finishing 5pm
    • Consideration: Please remember to take the necessary hiking cloths, boots or follow the company recommendations
    • Starting Altitude - 3300m / 10826.77 ft
    • Total, Walking Distance – 16 kilometre / 8,956 miles
    • Highest Altitude – 4215 metres  / 13828.74 ft
    • Overall Difficulty – Moderate – Dificult
11. Day 11Chaquicocha - Phuyupatamarca – Wiñahuayna

    After we had made it through a challenging day, our today’s hike will be much easier and we will walk through some of the most beautiful sceneries that the Inca trail offers. We are sure that the third day will be your favorite because in this section we will enjoy spectacular views of the Andes. Arrived at the pass of Phuyupamarca (3870m/12696ft) we will be able to see Mach Picchu and Huayna Picchu mountain. Here is the beginning of the amazon jungle. Once arrived at the archaeological site of Phuyupatamarca you will get interesting explanations about the Incan culture and the Spanish invaders. After that we will continue hiking all the way down, enjoying the rain and cloud forest until we arrive at our campsite. On the way we will visit Intipata (a sun terrace), from where you will have a beautiful view through the valley of Urubamba and on Vilcanota river. We will arrive in the earlier afternoon at our campsite, have lunch and then visit together with your tour guide Wiñaywayna inca site, where you will get a lot of information about the place and Inca history. In the afternoon we will get back to the campsite to had the las dinner. After that farewell our amazing porters and show our appappreciation with a tipping if you want. Tipping is customary, but not compulsory and you should never feel pressured to do something you are not comfortable with. For more information, check our helpful tip section

    Overview:

    • Tour Location: Cusco - Inca Trail -Peru
    • Tour Type: Hiking / 6 hours
    • Start/End Time:   at 7 am and finishing at 13 pm
    • Consideration: Please remember to take the necessary hiking cloths, boots all the company recommendations
    •  Starting Altitude – 3100 m / 10170.6 ft
    • Total, Walking Distance - 10km / 6.3 miles
    • Highest Altitude - 3300 m / 10826.77
    • Overall Difficulty - Easy to Moderate
12. Day 12Wiñahuayna - Machu Picchu - Cusco

    Today is a very important day because we will visit one of the Seven wonders of the world, Machu Picchu. We wake up at around 3:00am. You can have breakfast or take a snack box along the way. We start our hike so early in order to be one of the first visitors at Machu Picchu. From the camp site we just walk 5 minutes to the check point.
    Once we have passed the check point we will hike for 2 hours until we get to the citadel of Machu Picchu. One the way we will visit the sun gate from where we will be able to see Machu Picchu in distance. Here we will have a short break to take pictures and then continue our way to the lost city of the Incas. At the main entrance point you will have to show your original passport and your admission ticket which your tour guide provide you. Finally, we will enter the citadel of Machu Picchu and our tour guide takes you on a 2 hours guided tour, visiting the most important places such as temple, plazas, palaces and altars. After the guided tour you will have free time to explore Machu Picchu by yourself.

    If you booked either Machu Picchu Mountain or Huayna Picchu mountains you can climb them now. In the afternoon we will catch our bus from to the town of Aguas Calientes. If you want you can have the last lunch in one of the restaurant together with your guide:

    Note: the last lunch is not include in your trip. Then you will go to the train station and take your train back to Ollantaytambo, where our minivan will be waiting for you to take you back to your hotel in Cusco.

    Overview:

    • Tour Location: Cusco Classic Inca Trail, Peru
    • Tour Type: Hiking / 2 hours
    • Start/End Time: at 4.00 am you be ending at 7pm
    • Consideration: Please remember – follow all the company recommendations
    • Starting Altitude: 2720m / 8920 ft.
    • Total, Walking Distance:  5 km / 3 miles
    • Highest Altitude:  2720 m / 8920 ft
    • Overall Difficulty:  Easy - Moderate

     

13. Day 13Cusco City Tour – San Pedro Market

    Cusco was considered the capital of the Inca Empire and is filled with important historical and cultural sites that tell an intriguing story. On our half-day Cusco city tour, you'll gain a critical understanding of the Inca Empire and the story of how Cusco became the cultural center it is today.

    Who better to host you, Cusco is the Archaeological capital of America, the city where colonial houses, churches, and convents were built on top of Inca foundations and walls.

    Itinerary:

    Our English-speaking guide will show you the rich culture and traditions of historic Cusco, one of South America’s oldest cities. This Cusco city tour includes the Inca fortress of Sacsayhuaman and its incredible stonework and magnificent mountain views.

    Moreover, our walking tours of Cusco include hidden parts of Cusco, so you can see how locals proudly live in traditional and time-honored fashion.

    Cusco sits at around 3,300m/10,826feet, and our highest point is at 3,600m/11,811 feet. Therefore, our Cusco city tour is ideal after acclimatization preparation for visiting this amazing Cusco attraction.

    Today you will be able to visit this amazing city and the 4 Incan ruins and enjoy these impressive views from upper part of Cusco.

    • Sacsayhuaman
    • Qenqo
    • Tambomachay
    • Puka pukara
    • Plaza de Armas

    Overview:

    • Tour Location: Cusco City, Peru
    • Tour Type:  Half Day tour / Cusco
    • Start/End Time: Pickup is at 9 am from your hotel and you should be back around 2 PM
    • Consideration: Make easy take comfortable clothes, camara, all our guide recommendation.
14. Day 14Humantay Lagoon Full Day

    Humantay Lake Hike offers you the chance to enjoy Peru’s dramatic Andean mountains and glaciers in just one day. Feel the power of nature and beautiful views of Lake Humantay and its glacier with our day tour from Cusco. Humantay’s sparkling turquoise waters shimmer in front of the pure-white Humantay glacier under the watch of the Humantay and Salkantay mountains. This is a perfect acclimatization walk and day tour out of the bustle of Cusco.

    Itinerary:

    The call of the mountain is an early one. We’ll pick you up at 4 am from your hotel for the start of our Lake Humantay tour. Don't worry about breakfast; we drive for a couple of hours to Mollepata then Soraypampa (3,900m/12,795ft), where we enjoy a delicious meal, organize by our master chef.

    The Lake Humantay hike begins after we’ve sated our appetites. The views are wonderful from start to finish. We’ll see offerings made to the mountain gods as we walk along and can make our own at some stone buildings known as Apachetas.

    Our path involves climbing for around 1 hour and 30 minutes to Humantay Lake, which nestles under the sheltering gaze of Humantay Mountain. The lake sits at an elevation of 4,200m / 13,780ft, making it perfect as an acclimatization walk.

    Humantay picture-perfect turquoise waters are framed by Humantay glacier. Humantay Lake can also be the starting point for a Salkantay trek to Machu Picchu.

    We’ll enjoy this stunning slice of Andean beauty then return to our lunch spot in order enjoy our delicious food prepare by our cook and then take our vehicle in Soraypampa and retrace our steps to Cusco, dropping you off at your hotel. 

    Overview:

    • Tour Location: Cusco - Mollepata Humantay - Peru
    • Tour Type: Full Day tour / hiking
    • Start/End Time: Pickup is at 4 am from your hotel lobby and you should be back around 5 PM
    • Consideration: Please remember to comfortable shoes, warm Jacket comfortable clothes, camara, or follow our guide recommendations
15. Day 15Full Day Veninkunka (Rainbow Mountain)

    The rainbow mountains is a place where geology meets psychedelic colors and lines.

    The beauty of the snow-peaked Andean mountains serving as a backdrop for the breathtaking views that this jaw-dropping attraction has is simply something that no one should miss out while visiting Cusco.

    Located in a remote location that not long ago was covered with glaciers, the Rainbow mountain dessertic area resembles lunar landscapes inhabited by llamas, alpacas and quechua speaking herders that have preserved their ancient precolombina traditions, the rainbow mountain is an excellent one or two-day destination for those who crave for the exclusive.

    Itinerary:

    We’ll pick you up at 4:am and take you in our private van for 3 and a half hours through the Vilcanota Valley and passing small towns and communities until we reach chillca (3750m), the starting point for our hike. There, your guide will take recommend all the tips in order to climb and this same place you will enjoy a delicious breakfast in order have good energy. And then arrange the climbing.

    After a delicious breakfast, you’ll start your journey. We’ll hike for approximately 2.30 hours until we get to the famous Rainbow Mountain. On the way up, you’ll appreciate beautiful landscapes and alpacas, llamas, and vicuñas, the national animal of Peru. Once we summit Rainbow Mountain, we’ll stay at the top for a 15 to 20 minutes in order to enjoy the beautiful view and learn cool information about this colored mountain once that, We will then make our descent for approximately 2 hours until we reach our rest spot, where our driver will wait for us and our professional cook will provide delicious organic lunch.  After lunch, we will take our private van back to Cusco and leave you at your hotel organize by the company.

    Overview:

    • Tour Location: Cusco Venincunka, Peru
    • Tour Type: Full Day tour / hiking
    • Start/End Time: Pickup is at 4 am from your hotel and you should be back around 4 PM
    • Consideration: Please remember to comfortable shoes, warm clothes, passport comfortable clothes camara or follow our guide recommendations

     

16. Day 16los Uros Floating Island – Amantani

    The Uros, creators of the floating islands, are descended from an ancient land according to legend. They are "Pukinas" who speak Uro or Pukina and believe they are the owners of the lake and the water. They also call themselves "Lupihaques" (Children of the Sun). Today, the Uros do not speak the Uro language, nor do they practice their ancient beliefs, but they maintain some old customs.

    It is an almost circular island with an average diameter of 3.4 km. It covers an area of ​​9.28 km², making it the largest island in the Peruvian part of the lake (and the second largest in relation to the entire lake, as the largest is Isla del Sol, with an area of ​​14.5 km²). Its maximum height, at the summit of Mount Llacastiti, is 4150 m above sea level, that is, 340 m above the lake level -3810 m above sea level.

    Itinerary:

    Visit Titicaca Lake, Urus and Amantani islands begins first you will be pick up you from the bus station (06:30 am), and then transfer to the port of Puno where Lake Titicaca is located, the highest navigable lake in the world. At this point you will board a boat to first visit the Floating Island of Los Uros which is made of reeds, here the tour guide will give an explanation about the history of the island and its economic system, and will also appreciate the customs of this island and its crafts. After, you will go to Amantani Island on a 3-hour trip through the waters of Lake Titicaca, during the trip you will observe a great variety of scenic beauty, as well as the chain of mountains that belong to the Andes Mountain range. In the main port of Amantani, a family from the community will welcome you into their home to show you their daily life and customs, providing you with accommodation, food (lunch) and company. During the afternoon you will have the option of going hiking to one of the sacred mountains known as Pacha Tata. At night and after dinner, you can rest

    Overview:

    • Tour Location: Puno city, Peru
    • Tour Type: Full Day tour by boat / hike
    • Start/End Time: Pickup is at 9 am of your location / returning to your house where you will stay at 6 pm
    • Consideration: Please remember take important items, like camara clothes etc. or follow our guide ecommendationes
17. Day 17Taquile island – Return to Puno city

    Taquile Island was part of the Inca Empire, and some archaeological remains can still be seen. This island was one of the last Inca sites to surrender to the Spanish in the 16th century. It was later seized in the name of Emperor Charles V and eventually came under the control of Pedro Gonzales de Taquila, from whose surname the island derives its name. The Spanish prohibited traditional Inca clothing, so the islanders had to adopt the peasant attire they still wear today. In 1922, it served as a temporary place of exile for then-Major Luis Miguel Sánchez Cerro, who would become President of Peru in 1931.it will be in our responsible to show you as locals just trust us!!

    Itinerary:

    Today - After a delicious typical breakfast, the trip will continue to the next island of Taquile aboard a boat. The trip will take 1 hour; arriving at the island we will have the opportunity to meet the inhabitants of this area who are very collaborative and well organized. In addition, this community has demonstrated its high degree of advancement in Textile Industry, even receiving its recognition award from UNESCO. It should be noted that the spinning and weaving of these textiles is done mainly by men, starting at the age of eight. Life in Taquile is still largely unchanged by modernity. At noon you will enjoy a delicious lunch. Finally, the guide will inform you of the return time, arriving at 5:00 p.m. in the city of Puno.

    Once arrive to Puno we will take to center of Puno in order to splore a Little be of Puno city and then we will go directly to the bus station take overnight bus way back to Cusco organize by the company where at 5.00 am would be arriving to cusco city the last time in order say - hasta la vista baby (good bye).

    Overview:

    • Tour Location: Puno City, Peru
    • Tour Type: Day tour / by boat - Hike
    • Start/End Time: Pick up is at 6:30 am from your house and you should be back around 3 pm to Puno city the second Day
    • Consideration: Please remember to take the most important details comfortable, clothes, camera others personal items our follow our guide recommendations
18. Day 18Transfer - Cusco Airport

    Today will be last couple hours in cusco, our company Machulas Journey will be transfer you to cusco airport from where you will take your fly to lima and from lima at home - finally we will say - hasta la vista baby (good bye).

    Overview:

    • Tour Location: Cusco
    • Tour Type: Transfer to Airport
    • Start/End Time: at time your fly but we have to be 2 hours in advance in the airport
    • Consideration: Please make sure your Fly Check in - in advance

Included

Recommendations

• Book this multi-destination program 4 to 6 months in advance, especially due to limited availability for Nazca flights, Inca Trail permits, and Machu Picchu tickets.
• Ensure your passport is valid (minimum 6 months) and that your full name matches exactly all flight, train, and entrance tickets.
• Arrive in Lima and Cusco with enough time for acclimatization, particularly before high-altitude destinations such as the Inca Trail, Humantay Lagoon, and Rainbow Mountain.
• Maintain good physical condition, as the itinerary includes trekking, hiking, boating, and jungle activities.
• Pack layered clothing for changing climates: coastal desert, Amazon rainforest, and high Andes.
• Bring comfortable hiking shoes, sandals for the jungle lodge, and lightweight shoes for city tours.
• Carry rain gear (poncho or waterproof jacket), especially for the Amazon and rainy season months.
• Use sun protection (hat, sunglasses, sunscreen) due to strong UV exposure at high altitude.
• Bring insect repellent suitable for tropical areas during the Amazon portion of the trip.
• Carry a small daypack (20–30 liters) for daily excursions and treks.
• Stay well hydrated and follow your guide’s advice regarding altitude and physical effort.
• Keep cash in Peruvian soles for tips, local markets, and small community expenses.
• Respect local customs and ask permission before taking photos, especially in native and rural communities.
• Follow all safety instructions from guides during jungle activities, boat rides, and trekking days.
• We strongly recommend purchasing travel insurance covering trekking, altitude, and domestic flights.
• Be punctual for early departures, as many tour days start early to optimize weather and logistics.
• Pack only essential items during treks; porters carry equipment, but personal limits apply.

Route map

Approximate route. Your guide will share the detailed map before departure.

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