10 Reasons to go for a Rainbow Mountain Peru Tour

Vinicunca, commonly known as the Rainbow Mountains, is the perfect example of natural wonder. The seven-colored mountain was concealed under thick ice layers for a long time. With a rise in the adjacent atmospheric temperature, the snow gradually melted. The thawing of the snow revealed the mountains. The variety of colors is a result of the mineral deposits in stripes creating rainbow coloring. The Mystique Mountains lie in a remote region of Ausengate in Peru. It’s a few hours’ drive from Cusco. The mountain is worth hiking, and you must go there for the grand experience.

1.    Far from the crowd: If you want to spend some time in Nature’s wildness, far from the crowd of travelers, the Rainbow Mountain Peru Tour is the best option. The place is less crowded than many other tourist spots, especially during the early morning time.

2.    Opt for a leisure tour: If you avail the one night two days Rainbow Mountain Peru Tour of popular travel agencies like Photo Tours Peru, you will have a relaxed journey. The hike has its difficulty level. So taking more time will give you sufficient rest to enjoy the trip.

3.    Watch the animals: Apart from the scenic beauty of the mountains, you will also see the herds of animals grazing there. The locals take them out for grazing. You will see lots of llamas, sheep, and alpacas walking back to their resting points.

4.    Listening to folk stories: One of the most interesting parts of the hike is the stories that you will listen from the tour leader and the porters. The folk stories tell so much about life in the mountains. The more you get to know, the more you will fall in love with the Andean beauty.

5.    Cultural exchange: You will continuously be among the locals in their natural surroundings. Knowing their tradition and culture is something that will intrigue you. Exchange thoughts and knowledge to nourish yourself with the rich cultural heritage of the mysterious mountains.

6.    Enjoy the altitude: The Mountain lies at a very high altitude of 5200 meters above sea level. Touring at such height is an exciting experience that will make you more confident.

7.    Enjoy gourmet meals: Enjoy the unexpectedly good gourmet meals at the campsites. Have the kalamata wild rice along with chicken cordon bleu and steamed veggies. You can drink the hot chocolates, tea, or coffee at any time.

8.    Help the locals: With the increase in the tourism, the locals will also get a chance to earn. So you will be contributing to Ayni Peru which means supporting the Andean communities at remote locations.

9.   Be a part of the festival: You can witness the yearly festival of Quyllur Rit’i which attracts many Quechua pilgrims at about 20km north from the Ausangate. The festival takes place a week before the feast of Corpus Christi.

10.    Breathtaking view: it will be a lifetime experience for you when you will see the gasping beauty of the colored mountains. You will feel as if someone has literally painted the hills using the color brushes.

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Tell Me about Birding Tours Package to Peru

Peru has one of the world’s widest bird varieties. The place has near about 1850 species of birds, and still, many unknown birds add to the number continually.  Peru has been the home for over 120 endemic bird species. These birds are only found in Peru and nowhere else in the world. You will be amused to see the vibrancy of colors, shapes, and sizes of the birds as you travel through the land of the Incas. The chirping of the parrots and macaws will wake you up I the morning.  Watch the bright plumage of the Andean Cock-of-the-rock which is the national bird of Peru.

Northern parts

With increasing accommodation, Northern Peru is now a lucrative coverage under the Birding Tours Package To Peru. The variety of habitats in the area is the reason behind the natural diversity of flora and fauna. Watch the lovely Spatuletail which is the native bird. Traveling through the coastal wetlands, deserts, dry forests, montane scrub, and the great Maranon valley, you can see the Black-cowled Saltator, white-winged guan, Buff-bridles Inca Finch, Royal Sunangel, Maranon Crescentchest, Fiery-Throated Fruiteater, Long Whickered Owlet, yellow-faced Parrotlet, and Ochre-fronted Antpitta. The long drives will bring so many varieties in front of you.

Manu and Machu Picchu

The Birding Tours Package To Peru from top-notch agencies like Photo Tours Peru can take you to the southern fringes of Machu Picchu and Manu. The Manu National Park is a big protected area where hundreds of endangered bird species stay and breed naturally in the beautiful environment. The national park covers a massive area starting from the lowlands of Amazonia to the Andean elevations. The package includes accommodation in excellent lodges. You will have the best time of your life watching the parrot licks, cock-of-the-rock, tanagers that seem like jewels and the canopy towers.  The Cuzco town shows an entirely different bird collection. The Polylepis forest also offers a rich bird watching treat.

Southern parts

When you are out for bird watching, you will never forget to carry the camera with you to photograph the rare birds. In the south area, you will get the accommodations in some of the best lodges in the area. The roads of Manu are unforgettable. The variation in the bird collection is significant due to a combination of different terrains. Trogons, tanagers, colorful toucans, Hummingbirds, and the lovely Antbirds will never fail to amuse you. The photography will be an experience to treasure for the lifetime.

Central Peru area

The super endemic birds are mostly present in the central region of Peru. At the remote corners of the Andes, you will find the Fire-throated Metaltails, Rufous-backed Inca Finch, and Golden-backed Mountain Tanagers. There are even many birds the species of which are still unknown. It will not be surprising if you discover some new species that have no record in the past journals on bird watching in Peru. Start early in the morning to view the flocks of varied birds flying across the sky exhibiting an array of vibrant colors.

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