Machu Picchu extension
The Sights and Sounds of Peru
Machu Picchu done. Don't go home yet.
Cusco · Palccoyo · Maras · Ica · Huacachina · Lima · 6 days
Overview
You've just climbed Machu Picchu, and now the Peruvian adventure continues.
From 5,000m high in the Rainbow Mountains, to sandboarding in the Desert Oasis of Huacachina. This 6 day extension is the perfect way to continue your adventure, and get to know more of Peru.
- Duration
- 6 daysAfter your Machu Picchu trek
- Price
- £750Per person
- Deposit
- £50Secures your spot. Payment plans available.
- Fly home from
- LimaDay 6
Itinerary
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After lunch, you'll take part in the "Bean to Bar" Chocolate workshop - two-hour group workshop where you will learn the origin of chocolate and its history; even preparing drinks like the Maya and Conquistadores used to, and explore the chocolate making process, starting from the cacao tree in the jungle, before making your own Chocolates with 15+ flavours.
To finish the day, you will attend the famous Pisco Sour masterclass at the Museo del Pisco. This is considered to be Peru's national drink and a "must try" for anyone visiting.
Non-alcoholic options are also available.
What's included- Meals: Breakfast
- Bean to Bar Chocolate workshop - inclusive of 120g of chocolate to take home that you will make during the workshop
- Pisco Sour Making workshop - inclusive of one drink made by you
- Accommodation: Hotel in Cusco
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Today you'll head to the must-see area of Palccoyo, 5000m high - home to one of the world's only rainbow mountains. These mountains have 7 different colours naturally occurring from the various minerals in the ground - absolutely mind-blowing!
Round-trip transport from your hotel is included, as well as a local guide on the mountains who will show you the most picturesque places through a walking tour.
On a clear day, you can see the snow-capped peaks of Ausangate, Mariposa, Nevado del Inca and the diversity of this mountainous region. At the highest point of the trail, you can see the Bosque de Rocas (Rock Forest) with its unique formations.
What's included- Transport to and from activity
- English-speaking guide
- Palccoyo entrance fee
- Meals: Breakfast
- Accommodation: Hotel in Cusco
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Today, we will drive deep into the Sacred Valley, renowned for its spies due to the strategic location. You will take an old mule trail downhill to the amazing saltpans. Thousands of saltpans cover the whole of the hillside creating a stunning white landscape. They have been constantly worked since Inca times and were even mentioned in The Chronicles.
After returning to Cusco we will pack up and take an overnight luxury bus to Huacachina, Ica.
What's included- Transport to, between and from all activities
- Maras salt-pans entrance fee
- Meals: Breakfast
- Overnight luxury bus to Huacachina, Ica
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Experience a unique desert Oasis in Huacachina - a non-negotiable stop for any traveller in Peru! With a vibrant nightlife and fantastic range of activities available during the day in the nearby dunes - this is the perfect way to end your jampacked adventure in Peru.
Enjoy relaxing by the pool with your new friends, before we hit the dunes on an epic sunset dune buggy tour!
What's included- Sunset Dune Buggy Tour
- Meals: Breakfast
- Accommodation: Hotel in Huacachina
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After a well-deserved lie-in, you have a final full day in Huacachina to relax and explore this rare gem of a location!
After lunch, we will hit the dunes again, but this time sandboarding! This activity is perfect for anyone - beginners or experts.
After, we'll head for an evening meal and party together to celebrate our final night.
What's included- Meals: Breakfast
- Sandboarding activity & all equipment
- Accommodation: Hotel in Huacachina
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Our final day together! Say goodbye to the group, get those last minute souvenirs or climb atop the dunes for a final glimpse of the desert sun.
Return transport to Lima airport is included to get everyone to the airport in time for their return flights.
What's included- Meals: Breakfast
- Bus to Lima
- Airport transfer
