You will discover the mysteries of the Sacred Valley of the Incas and Machu Picchu, you could practice outdoor activities in the oasis of Huacachina and you will immerse yourself in the Ballestas Islands in Paracas… Live an amazing adventure.
Max altitude
4250 m / 13 943 feet
Trip Length
13 days
Languages
English / Spanish
Physical Level
Challenging
Cancellation
Cannot be cancelled
Inclusions
Included
- All transfers airport – hotel in all cities visited (Lima – Arequipa – Puno – Cusco).
- 12 nights in a 3 star hotel including breakfast (Hotel San Agustin Internacional or similar).
- All transportation to all the places of visit in private service.
- Entrance to all the sights mentioned in the program.
- Vehicle transportation to all the places of visit.
- 05 Lunches during the whole tour (01 in the Colca Canyon – 01 in Uros Taquile, 01 in the Route of the Sun, 01 in the Sacred Valley – 01 in Machu Picchu).
- First aid kit.
Not Included
- Internal air flights between Lima – Arequipa and Cusco – Lima (which can be purchased directly by you or quoted when we reach an agreement on tour or sightseeing).
- Meals not mentioned in the program.
- Travel insurance.
- Expenses for inconveniences.
Itinerary
Day 1
Arrival in Lima
Upon arrival in Lima, we will meet you at the airport to transfer you to your hotel where you will have free time.
P.M. | City Tour Lima
A look at the capital city of Peru, passing through its modern and colonial areas visiting the neighborhood of Miraflores with its park of Love and a view of the circuit of beaches facing the Pacific Ocean, the Plaza San Martin, the Plaza de Armas (Main Square) and the Museum of San Francisco.
Day 2
A.M. | Flight Lima – Cusco & Sacred Valley of the Incas
We pick you up at the hotel to transfer you to Jorge Chavez airport to take the flight Lima – Cusco.
Arrival in Cusco: We will be waiting for you to transfer you to your hotel in Urubamba – Sacred Valley of the Incas.
Time to rest and acclimatize.
Day 3
Pisac – Ollantaytambo
You will enjoy a spectacular tour through beautiful villages that show their culture, art and architecture, visiting the archaeological sites of Pisac and Ollantaytambo, we will tour this charming village with streets and houses of Inca walls, Ollantaytambo is positioned as one of the most impressive attractions in Cusco.
Day 4
Machupicchu
Traveling through the Andes from Cusco along a magical route you will reach Machu Picchu, one of the Wonders of the Modern World.
At the beginning of the day, you will take a train ride through enchanting landscapes until you reach Aguas Calientes, here you will take a bus that will take you to the citadel of Machu Picchu. Upon arrival, you will have a guided tour visiting the most important places of interest.
Option:
After the tour of Machu Picchu, you can enjoy the ascent to the mountain of Huayna Picchu or the summit of Machu Picchu, these require strong physical effort (for this you need to make your reservation in advance of 04 months, because the availability of income is limited (let us know if you want to add this experience).
After the visit, you will descend by bus to Aguas Calientes, where you will have time for lunch and take the train back to Cusco.
Day 5
Sacsayhuaman – Qenqo – Pucapucara and Tambomachay
Half day tour that allows us to explore these 04 temples and ceremonial centers 100% Inca, knowing their rites, their deep connection with Nature – La Pacha Mama.
The tour starts and ends at your hotel, for transportation we use vehicle and if you like to walk,
We also organize a good stretch of walking.
Day 6
Morning Free
After all the travel up to today, it is well worth taking half a day off to recharge your batteries.
City Tour Cusco
Walking through the city, walk through its traditional streets, witness the combination of an ancestral Inca-colonial Cusco preserved in time, the main attractions: The temple of Coricancha – The stone of 12 angles, The Plaza Nazarenas, The slope of the Admiral – The Plaza de Armas – the viewpoint of the traditional neighborhood of San Cristobal.
Day 7
Full Day Out
To recharge your batteries or optionally you can take one of these tours:
Maras Moray: Half day tour in which you visit the archaeological site of Moray and the salt mines. The tour includes a stop in Chinchero to have a demonstration of handmade textiles.
Rainbow Mountain: Full day trekking from 5am to 5pm through a beautiful mountain landscape over 4800 meters above sea level.
Day 8
Cusco – Puno
We will be transported by vehicle along the Ruta del Sol to Puno, making stops to visit the Chapel of Andahuaylillas, the Temple of Wiracocha and Pucara…
Upon arrival in Puno, we will settle you in your hotel.
Day 9
Uros Amantani Tour
Full day tour of Lake Titicaca, the highest navigable lake in the world which is 3803 meters above sea level, we will visit its main attractions, the floating islands of Los Uros, where you have a time to visit and experience with the local communities, then continue to visit Taquile Island, where you walk through its streets and the community shows their customs – traditions, you can photograph beautiful views.
Day 10
Juliaca (Puno) – Lima flight
At the appropriate time we will transfer you to the Juliaca airport to take your flight to Lima.
Upon arrival in Lima, we will be waiting for you at the airport to transfer you to your hotel in Lima.
Day 11
Lima – Ica – Paracas
Very early in the morning, we leave by vehicle to the desert of Ica (5 hours), when we arrive to Ica, we start with a visit to a vineyard where I could have lunch, after this time we go to the Dunes of Ica in the desert of Huacachina to practice and have fun with the activities of Buggy and Sunbord. After living all this adrenaline, we drive to Paracas, where we spend the night.
Day 12
Ballestas Islands – Lima
We start the day by picking you up from your hotel and transferring you to the dock from where we will depart by boat to the Ballestas Islands, where we will enjoy a privileged view of the local fauna. During the tour we will be able to see sea lions, Humboldt penguins and sea birds such as tendrils, flamingos and parihuanas, then we return to Paracas to take some free time and in the afternoon we take the vehicle to Lima.
Day 13
Departure From Lima
Final departure transfer. 04 hours before your flight departure, we pick you up at your hotel to transfer you to the Jorge Chavez airport in Lima to take your flight out of Peru.
What to Bring
- Sun hat.
- Sunscreen
- Beanie or winter hat (wool hat).
- Rainwear or rain jacket.
- Snack such as chocolate bars, cereal bars or any dried fruit.
- Coca leaves.
- Plastic rain poncho.
- Gloves
- Camera
Important information
Cancellation Policy
- You can cancel or reschedule with a penalty of 50% up to 15 days before.
- Cancellation 14 days before has a penalty of 100% of the cost.
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