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Peru (Cusco, Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu, Rainbow Mountain, Lake Titicaca)

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Peru is a South American country renowned for its extraordinary Andean landscapes, ancient civilisations, and some of the world's most iconic archaeological sites. The former Inca capital of Cusco serves as the gateway to the Sacred Valley and the legendary citadel of Machu Picchu, drawing hikers, history lovers, and culture seekers from across the globe. Beyond these landmarks, travellers venture to the surreal mineral-striped slopes of Rainbow Mountain (Vinicunca) and the vast, high-altitude expanse of Lake Titicaca — the world's highest navigable lake, shared with Bolivia and home to the floating Uros islands. Peru's combination of dramatic scenery, pre-Columbian heritage, and vibrant local culture makes it a bucket-list destination for independent and group travellers alike.

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

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Best of the Andes: Machu Picchu, Rainbow Mountain & Lake Titicaca — Self-Launched

An independent, backpacker-friendly version of the 8-day guided Andes circuit from Cusco to Juliaca. You'll see the Sacred Valley ruins of Chinchero, Moray and Maras, sleep in Aguas Calientes and visit Machu Picchu with a small-group local guide, hike Rainbow Mountain (5,020m) on a shared tour, ride the tourist "Route of the Sun" bus to Puno with its Inca and colonial stops, and explore the Uros floating islands and Taquile on a shared boat trip. Everything is booked directly through local operators, hostels and PeruRail/Inca Rail — no group package, no single supplement. Costs are approximate and assume hostel/guesthouse dorms or simple private rooms, cheap menus and shared transport.

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