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Peru (Lima, Cusco, Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu, Rainbow Mountain)

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Peru is a South American country of extraordinary diversity, spanning Pacific coastline, Andean highlands, and Amazon rainforest. Lima, the vibrant capital, is celebrated for its world-class gastronomy and colonial architecture, while Cusco — once the heart of the Inca Empire — serves as the gateway to the Sacred Valley and the iconic citadel of Machu Picchu, one of the world's most visited archaeological sites. Trekkers come for legendary routes like the Inca Trail and the climb to Rainbow Mountain (Vinicunca), with its striking multicoloured slopes at over 5,000 metres. Peru draws independent adventurers, history enthusiasts, and group travellers alike with its unmatched blend of ancient civilisations, dramatic landscapes, and rich culinary culture.

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Peru (Lima, Cusco, Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu, Rainbow Mountain) · 8 days

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Self-Launched Cusco & Machu Picchu: Sacsayhuaman, Sacred Valley, Rainbow Mountain

A self-launched version of Viajes Pacifico's 8-day Cusco highlights tour, built for solo travellers who want the same big-ticket sights — Sacsayhuaman, the Sacred Valley, Moray and the Maras salt mines, Machu Picchu and Vinicunca Rainbow Mountain — while booking everything themselves. You'll use budget hostels and guesthouses in Lima and Cusco, shared colectivos and public buses in the Sacred Valley, the PeruRail or Inca Rail train to Aguas Calientes, and locally booked day tours for the archaeological circuits where a guide genuinely adds value. Costs are approximate per-person backpacker rates in GBP and assume shared dorm or budget private rooms, eating at local menús, and booking Machu Picchu entry and train tickets well in advance.

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