Classic Peru (Lima, Paracas, Ica and Cusco)

07 Days | 06 Nights

Discover Peru! From the architecture of the Plaza de Armas in Lima, through the natural beauty of the Ballestas Islands, to the rich history of Machu Picchu. An unforgettable experience awaits you!

Welcome to an exciting adventure in Peru that will take you to discover the cultural richness, natural beauty and ancient history of this country. This 7-day travel package will immerse you in a unique experience that will leave you breathless from the moment you land in Lima, the capital of Peru.

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This Peru trip begins in Lima, exploring modern districts and historic sites, including the Convent of Santo Domingo. Then, it's off to Paracas and Ica for a trip to the Ballestas Islands and wine tasting at the Huacachina Oasis. The trip continues in the Sacred Valley, visiting Pisac and Ollantaytambo, before arriving at Machu Picchu. There is also time to explore Cusco and its nearby ruins. This package includes all the amenities for an unforgettable experience in Peru.

ITINERARY

Day 01: “LIMA - CITY TOUR + CONVENT OF SANTO DOMINGO”

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Pick up at the airport and transfer to your hotel.

Depending on the flight schedule, you may have the morning free.

The tour begins with the pick-up of our travelers from their respective hotels in Lima, then we will make a stop at the Intihuatana Park, located on the Miraflores Malecón, from where we will observe the Pacific Ocean. We will begin our tour through the modern residential districts of Miraflores and San Isidro. We will observe from the outside the Huaca Pucllana, a pre-Inca ceremonial temple in the shape of a pyramid that has survived the urban expansion of Lima.

We will continue our tour to the Olivar Park and the Financial Center then we will head towards the Historic Center of Lima, declared by UNESCO in 1991 Cultural Heritage of Humanity, where the center of the Spanish colony was established in the 16th century and the first buildings. We will visit the Plaza San Martín, its balconies and old mansions, the Plaza Mayor and its most important buildings such as the Government Palace, the Lima Cathedral, the Archbishop's and Municipal Palace, the Desamparados Station, among others.

We will enter one of the most important convents of the 17th century. Where the relics of the three Peruvian saints Santa Rosa de Lima, San Martin de Porres and San Juan Macías are preserved. We will then return to Miraflores and at the end of our tour you will have the option of staying in the Indian market, in Larcomar or returning to your hotel.

Night accommodation in Lima.

Day 02: “LIMA – PARACAS – ICA – LIMA”

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Very early in the morning, we will leave for Paracas in a shared service between 4:30 am to 05:00 am, we will pick you up from the hotel to go to the city of Paracas.

9:30 AM The first stop will be the marina dock to pass the SERNAMP control and wait to embark to the Ballestas Islands. On the slides we will enter the wonderful marine world for an average of two hours. We begin by stopping at the figure on the sand known as “The Candelabra” where the guide will explain the different theories about its function. We continue sailing with the sea breeze above us until we reach the Islands and surround ourselves with the abundant marine life. Sea lions, Humboldt penguins, countless guano birds and with luck a curious dolphin await us. You won't want to put your camera away! Then we travel to Ica for an average of 1 hour until we reach the restaurant and winery “10 Acres”, here we will have our lunch and an exquisite and fun tasting of wines and piscos from the area. Then we continue to the Huacachina Oasis. There we will get off the bus to get on the tubes that will take us up and down the endless dunes of Ica. We will also slide with sandboards from the top. After this adrenaline experience you will have enough time to walk through the oasis, take photos and do the last shopping.

5:30 PM we start the trip home.

10:30 PM Approximate arrival at the initial departure points. Night accommodation in Lima.

Day 03: “LIMA - CUSCO (FREE)”

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Breakfast at the hotel.

At the appropriate time, transfer to Lima airport.

Flight Lima Cusco (on behalf of the Paxs). Reception at the Cusco airport and transfer to your hotel. Free afternoon to acclimatize to the altitude or carry out activities on your own.

Day 04: “SACRED VALLEY”

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Breakfast at the hotel.

The tour begins with the pick-up of our travelers from their respective hotels, visit to the Sacred Valley of the Incas, on the Vilcanota River, view of the Inca citadel of Pisac formed by a group of platforms and architectural structures scattered on the slopes and above. from the mountain, then visit the Indian market of Pisac where we will have the opportunity to learn up close the customs of its inhabitants. Lunch at a local restaurant in the Sacred Valley of the Incas. In the afternoon we visited the Fortress and Citadel of Ollantaytambo, built to guard the entrance to this part of the valley and protect it from possible invasions by the inhabitants of the jungle. On the way back to Cusco we will visit the picturesque town of Chinchero, where the remains of the royal estate of Túpac Inca Yupanqui are located.

Night accommodation in Cusco.

Day 05: Machu Picchu

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Breakfast at the hotel (subject to pick-up time depending on the train schedule)

Transfer from the Hotel to the Ollantaytambo Train Station heading to Aguas Calientes. Arriving at this town we will immediately board a bus to visit Machu Picchu, the Inca City. We will have a visit in the city with a professional bilingual guide, after 02 hours. Return by bus to Aguas Calientes. Buffet lunch in Aguas Calientes. In the afternoon we will take the train back to Ollantaytambo. Arrival at the train station, transfer to Cusco and transfer to your Hotel.

Day 06: “CUSCO – CITY TOUR + 4 NEARBY RUINS”

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Breakfast at the hotel, morning free.

In the afternoon we will begin the city tour.

At the coordinated time we will begin picking up from the hotels, to begin the visit to the city and nearby ruins, we will visit KORICANCHA, the most sacred and important building of the Tahuantinsuyo empire, also known as the Temple of the Sun.

We continue with the visit to the four ruins surrounding Cusco: SACSAYHUAMAN (large fortress located 5 km from the city), QENQO (sacred amphitheater, center of worship of the god Puma, place where human sacrifices were made), PUCAPUCARA (“fortress red” due to the hue that its rocks acquire in the light of twilight) and TAMBOMACHAY (temple to worship water). Return to the hotel.

Night accommodation in Cusco.

Day 07: “CUSCO OUT”

Breakfast at the hotel.

At the appropriate time, transfer to Cusco airport.

END OF SERVICES.

INCLUDES

• Entry and exit transfer at each destination.
• 02 night accommodation in Lima with breakfast.
• Traditional city tour in Lima.
• 04 nights of accommodation in Cusco with breakfast.
• City tour + 4 ruins in Cusco.
• Full Day Sacred Valley + Buffet Lunch.
• Full Day Machu Picchu + Lunch buffet.
• Bus Consetur pick up and drop off.
• Train Ollantaytambo – Aguas Calientes – Ollantaytambo.

GENERAL CONDITIONS

• Rates expressed in US dollars, per person.
• Guided in Spanish or English.
• Shared service.
• Subject to availability, it does not apply to festivities such as Easter, Inti Raymi, National Holidays, Christmas, New Year and other local festivities).
• The order of the tours may vary.
• Pick-ups are from central hotels, if they are outside the pick-up area, a cost will be added for transfers outside the center.