
Rainbow
Wonders of the World - Machu Picchu
Machu Picchu • Lima and the “Peruvian Galápagos” • the Nazca Plateau and Colca Canyon • Lake Titicaca • Copacabana in Bolivia • a session with a shaman • a totora reed boat trip • Cusco and the Sacred Valley of the Incas
- Jan 7–18, 2027
- 12 days / 10 nights
- 2 adults
- Warsaw Chopin · 06:05 · 1 connection · KLM
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- Day 1
- Flight to Lima and a day to acclimatize Meet at the Rainbow check-in desk in the departures hall at Warsaw Chopin Airport 2 hours before departure. Please check the current flight schedule at r.pl/rozklady. Flight to Lima via one of the European airports. Transfer to the hotel in Lima, a welcome drink with the local representative of the tour operator, followed by check-in and an overnight stay.
- Day 2
- The mysterious Nazca Lines and wild Ballestas: Peru in a nutshell After an early breakfast, drive along the Southern Pan-American Highway to Nazca. On the way, stop at Paracas National Reserve. Boat trip to the Ballestas Islands (known as the Little Galápagos), home to sea lions, pelicans, Humboldt penguins, and a wide variety of birds. Continuing our journey, we make a short stop at the picturesque Huacachina Oasis and at the Mirador observation tower on the Nazca Plateau, where the mysterious lines and figures can be seen in their entirety from a light aircraft. Arrival in Nazca; those who wish can take a flight over the Nazca Plateau (for an additional charge of approximately 150 USD), where lines depicting various figures and animals have been etched across a large area. Their origin remains a mystery to this day, and the number of theories continues to grow. From above, they look like mysterious images with an almost cosmic origin. Check-in at a hotel with a swimming pool, dinner, and an overnight stay. (Route approximately 400 km.)
- Day 3
- Journey to Arequipa, Peru’s “White City” After breakfast, drive to Arequipa, known as the White City because of the color of the stone used to construct its buildings. Lunch en route. Arrival in Arequipa, check-in at the hotel, and an overnight stay. (Route approximately 500 km.)
- Day 4
- Exploring Arequipa and admiring the Colca Valley After breakfast, sightseeing in Arequipa with a walk through the old town. The itinerary includes Plaza de Armas, considered one of the most beautiful squares in Peru; the ornate Jesuit church of La Compañía, with its beautiful gilded Baroque altar; the cathedral; colonial mansions; and the Monastery of St. Catherine (Monasterio de S. Catalina), with magnificent cloisters and a beautiful garden. We then continue to the Colca Valley. A beautiful route offers views of snowcapped peaks and volcanoes, traditional Indigenous villages, and grazing herds of llamas and alpacas. Please note: during the journey we will cross a pass more than 4,000 m above sea level; altitude sickness is possible, and local “soroche pills” are now available for purchase. Evening arrival in the Colca Valley. Check-in at the hotel, dinner, and an overnight stay. In the evening, there is an opportunity to enjoy the thermal baths. (Route approximately 150 km.)
- Day 5
- Colca Canyon and Lake Titicaca: picture-postcard scenery After an early breakfast, drive to Colca Canyon and the Cruz del Cóndor viewpoint, where the famous Andean condors and an incredible panorama of the canyon can be seen; lunch en route. The picturesque canyon extends for 100 km along the Río Colca and reaches a depth of 3200 m. Continue to Puno, a town on Lake Titicaca, check in, and stay overnight. (Route approximately 250 km.)
- Day 6
- Bolivia: sacred sites and ancient Inca traditions After breakfast, travel by coach to Copacabana in Bolivia. A short tour of the Main Square and the Marian Shrine. Board a catamaran and sail to the Islands of the Sun. Visit the Inca gardens and the historic Inca fountain, followed by the INTI WATA Ethnographic Museum. The highlight of the day will be a session with a shaman. Lunch on the catamaran, followed by the return sailing to Copacabana and a coach transfer back to the hotel in Puno. (Route approximately 250 km.)
- Day 7
- Cusco: capital of the Inca Empire and magical Lake Titicaca An early wake-up before sunrise for those who wish to watch the sun rise over Lake Titicaca. An optional visit to the floating Uros Islands in totora reed boats, with an opportunity to row, is available for an additional charge of approximately 50 USD per person. Then drive to Cusco and explore the capital of the Inca Empire and the nearby ruins. Walk through the historic center, where traces of Inca buildings are visible at every turn. The itinerary includes Coricancha, the Temple of the Sun; Plaza de Armas; the cathedral, with its silver altar and the mausoleum of the outstanding chronicler, the Peruvian mestizo Inca Garcilaso de la Vega; and the churches of Jesús María and El Triunfo. Nearby, we will also see historic Inca structures: the Sacsayhuamán fortress, Kenko, Puca-Pucara, and Tambomachay. In the evening, a special dinner with folklore entertainment. Return to the hotel for an overnight stay. (Route approximately 350 km.)
- Day 8
- The lost city of the Incas: Machu Picchu After an early breakfast, travel by coach to Ollantaytambo, then by train to Aguas Calientes at the foot of Machu Picchu, which the Spanish conquistadors never reached. The stone sanctuary city of Machu Picchu, known as the “lost city of the Incas” and included on the list of the SEVEN WONDERS OF THE WORLD since July 2007, stands on a mountain summit reached by special tourist buses climbing the steep approach. Lunch or dinner, depending on the train schedule. Return by train and then by bus to Cusco. Overnight stay. (Route approximately 100 km.)
- Day 9
- The Sacred Valley of the Incas: Pisac and Ollantaytambo After breakfast, travel to the Sacred Valley of the Incas along the Urubamba River, which winds through the mountains. We will visit the colonial town of Pisac and then the ruins of the Inca fortress of Ollantaytambo. During the journey, there may be opportunities to meet Indigenous people herding llamas and alpacas. Lunch en route. Return via Chinchero, with a visit to the Main Square and the historic 17th-century colonial church. Return to the hotel for an overnight stay. (Route approximately 100 km.)
- Day 10
- Discovering colonial Lima and treasures of pre-Columbian art After breakfast, check out of the hotel and transfer to Cusco Airport. Flight to Lima. Tour colonial Lima, listed by UNESCO for its magnificent monuments from the Spanish Baroque period. The itinerary includes a walk through the old town, centered on Plaza Mayor and its cathedral, where we will visit the burial place of Francisco Pizarro, conqueror of the Inca Empire, followed by the Archbishop’s Palace, City Hall, and the Presidential Palace. We will also visit the Museum and Monastery of St. Francis with its impressive catacombs. Transfer for lunch. In the afternoon, visit the Larco Herrera Museum with the largest collections of pre-Columbian art, including the Gold, Textiles, and Erotic Pottery galleries. Return to the hotel for an overnight stay. (Route approximately 150 km.)
- Day 11
- Final moments and the journey home After breakfast, free time for last-minute shopping and, for those who wish, a walk along the Pacific. Lunch. In the afternoon, the return flight to Poland via one of the European airports; the Rainbow tour leader will provide the exact meeting time locally.
- Day 12
- Arrival in Warsaw Arrival at Warsaw Chopin Airport.
- Breakfasts and lunches or dinners according to the itinerary.
Itinerary notes - The itinerary is indicative and may change depending on political or weather conditions. For the New Year’s departure, the visit to the Larco Herrera Museum may be moved to another day. - The electricity supply in Peru is 220V. Plugs differ from European ones. - Banks and exchange offices do not accept 100 USD banknotes from the CB B2 series. - The order of the itinerary may change or be reversed. Additional information Accommodation Comfortable, tried-and-tested ***/**** hotels: the first 6 nights in a *** hotel and the remaining nights in a **** hotel. Rooms have bathrooms with toilets and often a TV and telephone. Rooms for 3 people have 3 separate beds. Included services The price includes scheduled flights Warsaw–Lima–Warsaw and the domestic flight Cusco–Lima; airport charges; accommodation in the hotels described above for 10 commenced hotel periods; transfers by air-conditioned coach or minibus and train; meals consisting of breakfasts and lunches or dinners according to the itinerary, served as a buffet or a set meal (starter, main course, dessert, and a hot drink); assistance from a Polish representative during check-in, with baggage checked through for the entire journey; a tour leader accompanying the group during the stay in Peru and Bolivia; the sightseeing itinerary described above; and TU Europa insurance covering personal accidents, medical expenses, and baggage. The price does not include admission fees to the sites visited, local guides, tips, and departure taxes (approximately 510 USD per person, payable to the tour leader); optional excursions listed in the itinerary; additional meals not included in the package price; or other personal expenses. Please provide the passport details needed to purchase train tickets to Machu Picchu. Please note that admission to Machu Picchu cannot be guaranteed without those passport details. Other information Flights: We offer comfortable flights with Air France / KLM. Flights from Amsterdam or Paris are operated by Boeing 747 aircraft (the “Jumbo Jet”) or Boeing 777 aircraft. Complimentary onboard service includes a sleep mask, earplugs, refreshing wipes, and disposable headphones. Catering consists of 2 meals during the flight, including one light meal and one hot lunch or dinner, with alcoholic and nonalcoholic beverages. On B747 aircraft, there are overhead screens showing 1–2 films during the flight, as well as individual music channels. On B777 aircraft, there are individual entertainment systems with a screen in the seat in front, offering a choice of 80 films, a children’s channel, more than 200 music CDs, and more. Baggage allowance: cabin/hand baggage, 12 kg; checked baggage for Mexico/Venezuela, 2 x 23 kg; for other destinations, 1 x 20 kg. This information is indicative. The tour operator is not responsible for an airline changing the aircraft type or onboard service. Entry requirements Bolivia Entry into Bolivia is possible with a passport valid for at least 6 months from the planned departure date. On arrival in Bolivia, travelers should present the QR code generated online during entry registration. Travelers complete this procedure locally with the tour leader’s assistance; there is no need to complete any formalities before the trip begins. Peru Entry into Peru is possible with a passport. The document should be valid for at least 6 months from the planned date of entry into Peru.
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