Classic Peru: Lima, Ica and Cusco

07 Days | 06 Nights

Discover Peru! From the city of Lima, to the natural beauty of the Ballestas Islands, to the rich history of Machu Picchu. An unforgettable experience awaits!

Welcome to an exciting adventure in Peru that will take you on a journey through the country's rich culture, natural beauty, and ancient history. This 7-day travel package will be a unique experience that will leave you breathless from the moment you land in Lima, Peru's capital.

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This trip to Peru begins in Lima, heading to Paracas, passing by the Ballestas Islands and the Huacachina Oasis. The journey continues to the imperial city, visiting the Sacred Valley, Pisac, and Ollantaytambo, before arriving at the Inca citadel of 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: “ARRIVAL IN LIMA”

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On your first day, after arriving in Lima, one of our agents will be waiting for you with a sign with your name on it. After the meeting, you will be transferred in our tour vehicle to your chosen hotel, where you can settle in and rest after your trip. Depending on your flight arrival time, you will have the option to explore Lima.

Overnight stay: Lima

Day 02: “FULL DAY ICA - PARACAS”

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We'll begin the second day with a stop to enjoy a delicious traditional breakfast, including coffee, natural juices, artisan breads, and the inevitable chicharrón (pork rinds).

Then, we'll head to the Paracas pier to pass through the SERNAMP (National Park Service of the Amazon Rainforest) checkpoint. Once we've obtained the necessary authorization, we'll prepare to begin our journey to the Ballestas Islands.

Aboard the speedboats, we'll explore the marine world for about two hours. Along the way, we'll stop in front of the enigmatic figure known as "The Candelabra," where our guide will share the various theories about its origin and the mystery it holds.

We continue our cruise, enjoying the sea breeze, heading for the Ballestas Islands, home to an impressive diversity of wildlife, including sea lions, Humboldt penguins, guano birds, and, if we're lucky, a curious dolphin. Have your camera ready, because you'll want to capture it all!. After finishing this experience, we'll depart for the city of Ica for a trip of approximately one hour, to the "Cultur Pisco" restaurant and vineyard. Here we'll enjoy a regional lunch, a tour of the vineyard, and an entertaining tasting of local wines and piscos.

To close out the day after the trip to Ica, we'll visit the famous Huacachina Oasis. We'll hop aboard tubes or dune buggies for an exciting ride over the dunes, and for a more fun adventure, you can glide down the desert on sandboards. After this adrenaline-filled experience, you'll have free time to stroll through the Huacachina Oasis, take photos, and do some last-minute shopping.

Overnight stay: Lima

Meals: Breakfast and lunch

Day 03: “ARRIVAL IN CUSCO AND CITY TOUR”

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Beginning on the third day, we will transfer you from your hotel to the airport for your flight to Cusco.

Upon arrival in Cusco, either at the airport or bus terminal, we will greet you with a sign with your name on it and immediately transfer you to your hotel in our tour vehicle so you can rest and leave your belongings.

At the scheduled time, we will begin with pickup from your hotels to begin our tour of the city and the nearby archaeological sites. Our first stop will be KORICANCHA, considered the most sacred and important temple of the Tahuantinsuyu Empire, also known as the Temple of the Sun.

Then, we will visit four important ruins located in the surroundings of Cusco: SACSAYHUAMAN, an imposing fortress located 5 km from the city; QENQO, an ancient sacred amphitheater dedicated to the god Puma, where ceremonies and sacrifices were held; PUCAPUCARA, known as the "red fortress" for the hue its stones acquire at sunset; and TAMBOMACHAY, a temple built for the worship of water. Finally, we'll return to the hotel.

Overnight stay: Cusco

Day 04: “MOUNTAIN OF COLORS”

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Vinicunca, also known as the Mountain of Seven Colors or Rainbow Mountain, is one of the most impressive geological formations on the planet. Its soils display a dazzling array of hues that fascinates visitors and captivates those who behold them.

For this adventure, we depart early from your hotel, between 4 and 4:30 a.m., heading to the town of Cusipata, where we have breakfast around 7:00 a.m.

After another 40 minutes of walking, we begin the two-hour hike to reach the legendary Rainbow Mountain, at approximately 5,020 meters above sea level.

Upon arrival, you'll appreciate the marvelous combination of colors and geological soils, with time to photograph the incredible landscape and/or take a break.

The estimated return time to the vehicle is approximately two hours. However, before returning to Cusco, we will enjoy lunch, arriving at the hotel around 5:30 p.m.

Overnight stay: Cusco
Meals: Breakfast and lunch at Rainbow Mountain Vinicunca

Day 05: SACRED VALLEY WITH CONNECTION TO MACHUPICCHU

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Continuing our fifth-day adventure, we will pick you up from your hotel between 7:30 and 8:00 a.m., then travel by tourist transport to the Sacred Valley of the Incas.

We will begin our tour at the Pisac Archaeological Park, followed by a visit to the traditional local market, where we will observe various forms of commerce and a wide variety of local handicrafts. We will then head toward Urubamba, traveling along the banks of the Vilcanota River. There, as arranged with our guide, we will enjoy a buffet lunch.

After lunch, in the afternoon we will visit the Ollantaytambo Fortress. There we will have the opportunity to walk through the town and gain an insight into what this archaeological, religious, and cultural center was like during the inca civilization.

On the way back to Cusco, we'll stop in the town of Chinchero, where we'll observe the alpaca wool production process and also visit the Chinchero Archaeological Center, where the remains of Túpac Inca Yupanqui's hacienda are located. At the end of the tour, we'll return to Cusco.
Later, we'll board the train from the Ollantaytambo station to Machu Picchu, also known as Aguas Calientes.

Upon arrival in Machu Picchu, we'll be ready to welcome you and immediately transfer you to your hotel.

Overnight: Machu Picchu Town
Meals: Buffet lunch in the Sacred Valley

Day 06: “DAWN IN MACHU PICCHU”

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Beginning on the sixth day, at the scheduled time, we will transfer you to the bus station, where we will board the buses that will take us to the Lost City of the Incas, Machu Picchu, the most famous example of Inca architecture, discovered in 1911 by Hiram Bingham.

We will enjoy a guided tour of the main buildings on the citadel's terraces, such as: The Lookout Point, the Temple of the Three Windows, the Intihuatana, the Main Plaza, and more. At the end of our visit to Machu Picchu, we will take the bus back to Aguas Calientes city, where you will have free time for lunch.

In the afternoon, we will head to the Aguas Calientes train station to return to Cusco.

Overnight stay: Cusco

Day 07: “CUSCO OUT”

At the time indicated on your travel ticket, you will be transferred to the Cusco airport. Meals: Breakfast at the selected hotel.

INCLUDES

• Transfers from the airport/bus terminal to the hotel and from the airport/bus terminal
• 3 nights of accommodation in Cusco
• 2 nights of accommodation in Lima
• 1 night of accommodation in Aguas Calientes
• Tours using regular or shared service:
• Full-day Ica-Paracas tour
• Cusco City Tour
• Vinicunca Rainbow Mountain
• Sacred Valley of the Incas Tour
• Round-trip train to Machu Picchu on Expedition Service or upgrade to a selected train
• Round-trip tourist bus to Machu Picchu
• Shared service guide
• Entrance tickets to the attractions and Machu Picchu
• Professional Spanish or English guide
• Meals according to the itinerary and breakfast if you choose a hotel

GENERAL CONDITIONS

• Rates are expressed in US dollars, per person.
• Children under 3 years old are free.
• Children ages 3 to 11 are free.
• Student rates for children ages 12 to 24 (with ID or student ID).
• Guided in Spanish or English.
• Shared service.
• Subject to availability. Does not apply to holidays such as Holy Week, Inti Raymi, Fiestas Patrias, Christmas, New Year's, and other local holidays.
• The order of tours may vary.
• Pickups are provided from centrally located hotels. If the hotel is outside the pickup area, a fee will be added for transfers outside the city center.
• Rates valid until December 2025.
• Rates do not apply during high season (long holidays, Holy Week, Inti Raymi, Fiestas Patrias, New Year's).
• Rates do not include VAT.

TRAVEL RECOMMENDATIONS:

• Small backpack
• Light clothing
• Hiking shoes
• Jacket to keep you warm during the early morning or evening
• Hats or sun hats
• Sunglasses
• Sunscreen
• Insect repellent
• Camera