Explore the best of Peru!!

Arrival day! My drivers will be prepared for all travelers arriving at different times throughout the day. I will greet you at the hotel where I’ll give you a rundown of the entire itinerary and schedule. You’ll have the opportunity to explore town by yourself or relax in the hotel until around dinner time where we’ll go as a group to a local restaurant and enjoy some dinner and pisco sours!

Yes, we're already heading to our next city. This is because it’s crucial for everyone to acclimatize to the altitude of Cusco which is around 12,000ft. I don’t want altitude sickness to ruin anyone's time at Machu Picchu or Rainbow mountain so we need to get to Cusco as soon as possible to acclimatize to the altitude. Some may be able to feel the effects of the altitude as soon as we land, so it's very important to take the day to relax.

You’ll also have the option to take a fun cooking class to learn about the local cuisine as well as learn how to make local cocktails like the famous Pisco Sour!

Today you’ll have the option to explore the stunning landscape of the Sacred Valley. For those that would like to rest, feel free to relax and explore Cusco down. Keep in mind, symptoms of high altitude may be kicking in, so rest is a really great idea!

For those that want to start exploring, our adventure kicks off with a visit to a charming local textile shop. Here, you'll get a glimpse into the rich cultural tapestry of the Andes and the artistry of crafting clothing and textiles from the finest alpaca wool. Our next stop transports us to the historical town of Chincheros, where we’ll dive into the history of this quaint town. After, we’ll head to Moray, a captivating archaeological site known for its astonishing agricultural terraces. We’ll end our journey at the stunning Maras salt mines, where you'll experience a natural wonder like no other. Sample an array of salts harvested directly from the mines, each with its unique flavor profile.

This will be a full day of exploring with lunch included. We’ll get back into town just in time to get cleaned up, grab some dinner and rest before our early morning and full day tour to Machu Picchu the next day!

Get ready to check one of the Seven World Wonders off your bucketlist, because today we get to explore Machu Picchu! We will wake up bright and early around 4am to head to the train station where we will board the Peru Rails infamous Vistadome train. This train ride will have absolutely stunning views of the mountains through their windows panning all the way to the ceiling! 

Once we arrive at the train station in Aguas Calientes we will then get on a bus to the entrance of Machu Picchu where we will begin our private tour of this incredible site! We’ll tour this incredible site for about 2-3hrs then head back into Aguas Calientes to enjoy some lunch and relax before taking the train back to Cusco.

That night if you’re not too worn out from the day, we’ll all head out for dinner and drinks!

YOU WILL NEED THIS! After Machu Picchu you will be exhausted and we have an extremely early morning tomorrow. Please take it easy today!! Enjoy a massage, rest in your room or take a stroll around town. I’m an explorer yall, I love a JAM packed itinerary, but i’ve experienced this itinerary and all of these tours first hand and you will need this rest day. 

Day 6 - Rainbow Mountain

Prepared for your breath to be taken away at one of my favorite sites here in Peru, Rainbow Mountains! We start our adventure at 3am (this allows us to be the first group to the top of the mountain), where our private transportation will arrive at the hotel. I will have small pillows and blankets for the drive for each of you as well as a small packed breakfast. We’ll be driving around 2.5-3 hrs into the stunning mountains. 

Once we arrive at the entrance of where we will begin our trek, we will hop on horses guided by their owners to the base of the mountain peaks. There are typically 2 choices at the start of this trek, you can either walk an hour to the base which takes around or ride horses which takes around 25 minutes. I’ve learned that some people are so worn out by the 1hr trek, that they can’t even enjoy the mountain, some don’t even make it to the top! Which is why I opted for us to ride the horses. Let's save our energy for the beauty of the top! 

We will then hike about 15-20 minutes to the top, to the most stunning landscape and views of the rainbow mountains! Here you will enjoy 360 views on not just the rainbow mountains, but of one of Perus biggest glaciers!! This was honestly the highlight of my time in Peru. After we enjoy our epic views and take tons of photos, we’ll make the trek down to the base of Rainbow Mountain and ride our horses back to where our van will be parked. We’ll then drive to the local restaurant where we will enjoy some lunch, tea and drinks.

We will arrive back in town around 1pm where you can get some much needed rest before we head back to Lima. Breakfast and lunch are included on this day.

Today we’ll fly back to Lima mid day. After we arrive, we’ll throw our bags down and I’ll take everyone to the local markets for some last minute souvenir shopping.

We’ll have a last dinner together and some drinks to close out our night together before everyone flys home!

Your private airport transportation will meet you at the hotel lobby to take you safely to the airport! This isn’t goodbye, it’s a see you on the next adventure!