Peru Explorer: From Lima to Machu Picchu 9D/8N

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Trip Summary

01

Arrival in Lima + Lima City Tour

Airport pickup, transfer to your hotel, and a tour of Lima’s main attractions.

02

Ballestas Islands + Huacachina Oasis

Explore Paracas and the Ballestas Islands, enjoy a wine tasting, and experience an exciting dune adventure in Huacachina, Ica.

03

Lima to Cusco

Transfer to the airport for your flight to Cusco, followed by a personalized welcome upon arrival.

04

Super Sacred Valley + Connection to Machu Picchu

Visit Chinchero, the Maras Salt Mines, Moray, and Ollantaytambo before taking the train to Aguas Calientes.

05

Machu Picchu Full-Day Tour

Enjoy a guided tour of the world-famous Machu Picchu citadel before returning to Cusco.

06

Rainbow Mountain + Overnight Bus to Puno

Hike to the spectacular Rainbow Mountain, with breakfast and lunch included, followed by an overnight bus journey from Cusco to Puno.

07

Uros Floating Islands + Taquile Island

Discover the cultural traditions of Lake Titicaca, visit the Uros floating islands and Taquile Island, and enjoy lunch during the excursion.

08

Humantay Lake

Hike to the stunning turquoise waters of Humantay Lake, with breakfast and lunch included.

09

Cusco to Lima + Departure

Transfer to Cusco Airport for your flight to Lima. End of our services.

 

Day 1: Arrival in Lima + Lima City Tour

Upon your arrival at Lima Airport, our staff will welcome you and transfer you to your hotel. In the afternoon, we will begin the Lima City Tour, visiting the city’s main historical and cultural attractions.

  • Personalized airport reception.
  • Tourist transfer to your hotel.
  • Panoramic view of Huaca Pucllana.
  • Tour of Lima’s Historic Center.
  • Visit to Plaza Mayor, the Cathedral, and the Government Palace.
  • Visit to the San Francisco Monastery and Catacombs.
  • Visit to the Love Park and Miraflores.

Included: Airport pickup, tourist transportation, professional guide, and entrance tickets as specified in the itinerary.
Not included: Meals and personal expenses.

 

Day 2: Lima – Paracas + Huacachina Oasis, Ica

We will begin our excursion to Paracas and Ica. We will visit the Ballestas Islands and then continue to the Huacachina Oasis, where we will enjoy exciting adventure activities.

  • Early morning hotel pickup.
  • Visit to the Ballestas Islands.
  • Wine and pisco tasting.
  • Visit to the Huacachina Oasis.
  • Dune buggy ride and sandboarding.
  • Return to Lima.

Included: Tourist transportation, guide, Ballestas Islands entrance fee, dune buggy ride, and sandboarding.
Not included: Meals and personal expenses.

 

Day 3: Lima – Cusco / Airport Pickup

We will transfer you to Lima Airport for your flight to Cusco. Upon arrival, our staff will welcome you and transfer you to your hotel.

  • Transfer to Lima Airport.
  • Flight from Lima to Cusco.
  • Airport reception in Cusco.
  • Tourist transfer to your hotel.

Cusco altitude: 3,396 meters above sea level.

 

Day 4: Super Sacred Valley + Connection to Machu Picchu

We will explore the Sacred Valley of the Incas, visiting Chinchero, the Maras Salt Mines, Moray, and Ollantaytambo. At the end of the tour, we will board a tourist train to Machu Picchu Pueblo (Aguas Calientes).

  • Hotel pickup.
  • Visit to Chinchero.
  • Visit to the Maras Salt Mines.
  • Visit to the Moray Archaeological Site.
  • Buffet lunch in the Sacred Valley.
  • Visit to Ollantaytambo.
  • Tourist train aboard the Expedition or Voyager service.
  • Overnight stay in Aguas Calientes.

Included: Tourist transportation, professional guide, entrance tickets, buffet lunch, and tourist train ticket.
Not included: Dinner and additional expenses.

 

Day 5: Machu Picchu Full-Day Tour

We will visit Machu Picchu, one of the New Seven Wonders of the World. Enjoy a guided tour of the archaeological site and discover its main attractions.

  • Hotel pickup at the coordinated time.
  • Bus tickets for the uphill and downhill journeys to Machu Picchu.
  • Guided tour of the Machu Picchu citadel.
  • Entrance ticket to Machu Picchu, subject to circuit availability.
  • Return journey by tourist train.
  • Tourist transportation from Ollantaytambo to Cusco.

Included: Professional guide, Machu Picchu entrance ticket, Consettur bus tickets, tourist train ticket, and transportation.
Not included: Meals and additional expenses.

 

Day 6: Rainbow Mountain

We will hike to Rainbow Mountain, enjoying the spectacular natural landscapes of the Andes and the colorful mountain scenery.

  • Early morning hotel pickup.
  • Transportation from Cusco to Cusipata.
  • Semi-buffet breakfast.
  • Hike to Rainbow Mountain.
  • Guided visit and time for photographs.
  • Semi-buffet lunch.
  • Return to Cusco.
  • Overnight bus from Cusco to Puno.

Included: Tourist transportation, guide, entrance ticket, breakfast, and lunch.
Not included: Horse rental, Red Valley entrance or visit, and personal expenses.

 

Day 7: Uros Floating Islands + Taquile Island

We will navigate Lake Titicaca, visiting the Uros floating islands and Taquile Island, where we will discover local traditions and the region’s ancestral culture.

  • Hotel pickup in Puno.
  • Transfer to the port.
  • Visit to the Uros Floating Islands.
  • Visit to Taquile Island.
  • Lunch during the excursion.
  • Return to Puno.

Included: Transportation, guide, island entrance fees, and boat trip.

 

Day 8: Humantay Lake

We will take an excursion to Humantay Lake, one of the most impressive natural landscapes in the Cusco region.

  • Early morning hotel pickup.
  • Transportation to Soraypampa.
  • Semi-buffet breakfast.
  • Hike to Humantay Lake.
  • Free time for photographs.
  • Semi-buffet lunch.
  • Return to Cusco.

Included: Transportation, guide, entrance ticket, breakfast, and lunch.
Not included: Horse rental and personal expenses.

 

Day 9: Cusco – Lima / Airport Transfer

After completing our adventure through Peru, we will transfer you to the airport according to your scheduled flight time.

  • Hotel pickup.
  • Tourist transfer to the airport.
  • Final assistance from our team.
  • End of our services.

Included: Airport transfer.
Not included: Meals and additional expenses.

 

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