I did the Rainbow Mountain tour with Edgar and it was amazing! He is a great guide with a lot of information to share and super nice! The tour starts early which is great, because you will reach the mountains before all the others do and it was an amazing experience! The food we got was also really good. Thank you.
Natural landmarks sightseeing
Tour Type
Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers
We will pick you up at 04:00 am to your hotel. After boarding your private car, we then take you to the village of Pitumarca. Pass through various towns and enjoy the incredible views of the Peruvian Andes right through the journey.
Arrive your destination and start the day with a delicious breakfast. We also help you buy some provisions that are necessary during the tour. After this short stop, we will continue our journey observing the landscapes, the mysterious mountains and the deep valleys.
We reach the village of Chillca at a distance of 3700 meters above sea level. From here, we start the walk uphill for 4 hours until you reach the Rainbow Mountain. When you reach the top of the mountain, you will be able to enjoy stunning views of the Andes and the Andean fauna.
All the mountains surrounding this area are red and there are stunning views of the valleys and mysterious mountain of 7 colors, where we will have enough time to be able to take photos and videos.
After the great experience, we will begin our return. We then proceed to enjoy a delicious lunch. After lunch, you can visit some of the locals in their homes, where you can see the way of life of people who still practice the ancient traditions of the Incas.
Later we will return to Cusco at 19.00 hours.
Enjoy and explore the sacred peak of Ausangate and trek to Rainbow Mountain on this challenging 4-day trip! Perfect for those who want to experience the wilds and adventure of the Andes but don't have much time. Get off the beaten path, cross high-altitude mountain passes, come across llamas and alpacas, experience unique landscapes and catch stunning mountain views. Camp overnight along the way and take lunch breaks in isolated communities, where you may interact with locals who are keeping old cultures and traditions alive. Get away from the crowds and travel just with your guide and group; you will likely not see any other trekkers on this trip. Don’t miss out on this thrilling adventure through some of the most beautiful and unique landscapes in South America!
Trekking and Hiking
Tour Type
Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers
This was such a trip of a lifetime! I am so glad I booked it and went. The weather couldn't have been any more in our favor too! Clari was such an amazing trip manager - she was so passionate about Peru and making sure we were seeing all the highlights we signed up for. The Inca trail was my favorite part of this trip, so definitely make sure you book that! You get to see so much more of the surrounding area that way of Machu Picchu. 10/10 would re-live this trip again in all of its glory!
Trekking and Hiking
Tour Type
Group Tour
Accommodation
Hotel, Lodge
Age Range
18-35 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Cusco, Lima, Puerto Maldonado, S
Cusco, Lima, Puerto Maldonado, Sacred Valley, Aguas Calientes
Arturo was a fantastic leader and guide. Knowledgable, helpful, caring, experienced and amusing. This was my 11th Explore holiday and Arturo is up there with the best guides. The porters and cooks are heroes - we were very happy to tip them generously. The itinerary was perfect, though no one should underestimate the challenge of around ten hours walking on day three. Cusco hotel staff were fine but the layout around a central atrium means the rooms are very noisy. The hotel near Machu Picchu was lovely but the staff were rude, unhelpful and disinterested. Overall I’d fully recommend this trip - but be sure to get into shape beforehand and consider your kit carefully.
Active and outdoor
Tour Type
Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers
Discover sacred Incan sites, colonial wonders, and mysterious Nazca lines with this tour of Peru! Begin your journey in Lima, the Peruvian capital known as the Gastronomic Capital of the Americas where you may taste the exquisite cuisine. Catch a flight to Cusco and enjoy the breathtaking views of the snow-capped Andes Mountains. Travel through the Sacred Valley of Peru and visit Awanacancha to see the local llamas and alpacas and discover the traditional weaving and dyeing techniques of the locals. Explore Ollantaytambo, an ancient archaeological complex for the Incas, and travel to Aguas Calientes. Take a bus to Machu Picchu to discover the Lost City of the Incas. Head back to Cusco and fly to Paracas, home to a breathtaking National Reserve and the perfect place from where you can see the Nazca Lines. Take the bus back to Lima where you will end your tour of Peru!
Cultural, religious and historic sites
Tour Type
Independent TourTypically a private tour undertaken by one or two travelers
Accommodation
Hotel
Age Range
8-99 yrs
Operated in
English
Destinations
Lima, Aguas Calientes, Sacred Va
Lima, Aguas Calientes, Sacred Valley, Ica, Cusco, Paracas
This small-group tour will take you on a magical adventure to one of the most popular destinations in South America! Begin your journey in Lima, from where you will fly over the breathtaking Andes Mountains to Cusco. Explore the ins and outs of this magnificent city as you visit the San Cristobal Plaza, taste the rich flavors of the San Pedro Market, and discover the Korikancha Temple. From there you will take a train to Machu Pichu, the most famous tourist attraction in Peru and one of the 7 Wonders of the World. Bask in the beautiful scenery of this extraordinary site, also known as the "Lost City of the Incas". Make your way back to Cusco, one of the most scenic and gorgeous overland trips in Peru. Stop at various sites along the way as you travel to Puno, including Racchi, the Temple of the Wiracocha God, and La Raya, a natural border between the two cities. Enjoy a breathtaking cruise of Lake Titicaca — the highest navigable lake in the world. From there you will return to Lima, where your extraordinary tour of Peru will end.
Looking to visit Macchu Picchu but want an authentic, off the beaten path alternative to the often busy Inca Trail? Join us for this inclusive, four-day adventure on the Lares Trek and visit to Macchu Picchu, traversing typical Peruvian Andean mountain areas.
The Lares trek is a two or three-day high-altitude hike starting near the village Lares, approximately 40 miles north of Cusco and 35 miles east of Machu Picchu.The Lares Valley lies in the east of the Urubamba Mountain range, traversing parts of the Sacred Valley. Reaching the starting point of the trek takes approximately five hours by bus or van.
This trek is an excellent alternative to the Inca Trail. Taking you off the beaten track with visits to authentic Andean communities whilst being surrounded by stunning mountains, lakes and valleys, this fabulous trek offers a real insight into the lives of the people of Cusco as it once was.
The Cordillera Huayhuash trek is considered one of the most beautiful trekking routes in the Peruvian mountains. The Huayhuash range includes seven peaks that are over 6,000 m. So, you can expect to see many mountain peaks and lakes in this epic nine-day adventure.
One of the highlights of the trek is the Siula Grande mountain peak (6,344 m), made famous by the film "Touching the Void" based on the true story of mountaineers Joe Simpson and Simon Yates. You will also see the peaks like Yerupaja (6,635 m), Yerupaja Chico (6,121 m), Jirishanca (6,125 m), and Sarapo (6,127m).
If you are interested, we can also arrange for you an easy climbing expedition to Diablo Mudo (5,427 m) and Pumarinri (5,465 m).
Throughout the trip, you will be staying in camps set-up in stunning locations to elevate your experience of trekking the Peruvian mountains.
Please see the itinerary section for more details.
Trekking and Hiking
Tour Type
Private Tour
Accommodation
Camping, Hotel, Tent
Age Range
9-79 yrs
Operated in
english, spanish
Destinations
Cordillera Blanca and Cordillera
Cordillera Blanca and Cordillera Huayhuash, Cordillera Huayhuash, Laguna Carhuacocha, San Antonio, Santa Rosa, Santa Rosa, Laguna Jahuacocha, Huaraz
Discover this short trek and visit to the famed, epic Macchu Picchu. This tour is different from what other conventional Salkantay Trek tour operators offer; our style includes staying in proper tents in the wilderness—away from crowds—to ensure that you get a chance to savor experience the natural environment and have a genuine adventure to Machu Picchu.
Witness the great Salkantay Mountain, whose name means “untamed.” Embrace the majestic scenery as you make your way to the sacred city of Machu Picchu. Trek the picturesque routes that go from the highlands to the Amazon jungle, in the shadows of this impressive mountain.
Coloured by historic buildings, vibrant wildlife and lush rainforests, Peru is a sight to behold. Join a local leader to discover the Inca, indigenous and modern sides of Peru on an immersive 12-day Premium journey. From the charm of Lima to the wonders of the Ica Valley, the incredible biodiversity of the Amazon Rainforest, the historically rich city of Cusco and the spectacular Inca ruins of Machu Picchu – this adventure takes you straight to the heart of it all. Get a real look at local life and leave with memories to last a lifetime.
Natural landmarks sightseeing
Tour Type
Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers
Accommodation
Hotel, Lodge, Resort
Age Range
15-99 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Cusco, Lima, Machu Picchu, Ica
Cusco, Lima, Machu Picchu, Ica, Puerto Maldonado, Ollantaytambo
