10 Days Peru Cusco Tour from Lima

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

Day 1
Pick up from the Airport – Lima City tour
1 stop
1
Centro Historico de Lima
Our 10-day tour of Lima and Cusco begins with airport pickup and drop-off at your hotel. The city tours start in the afternoon at 2:00 PM. We will visit the Love Park, the Huaca Pucllana (exterior view), and the Historic Center of Lima, including the Government Palace, the Cathedral, and the catacombs of the Convent of San Francisco. The tour ends around 6:00 PM, after which you will spend the night in Lima.
4 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 2
Paracas – Huacachina – Ica
1 stop
2
Paracas
Very early departure at 3:30 a.m. from Lima by tourist bus to Paracas. Upon arrival, we will board a boat for an approximately two-hour excursion to the Ballestas Islands, where we will observe the famous Candelabra geoglyph, as well as a wide variety of seabirds, sea lions, and Humboldt penguins in their natural habitat. After the tour, there will be free time to visit El Chaco Boulevard, where you can purchase local handicrafts and souvenirs. We will then head to a restaurant to enjoy a tourist lunch. Later, we will continue our journey to Ica. Upon arrival, transfer to the impressive Huacachina Lagoon, a true desert oasis, where you will experience sandboarding and thrilling dune buggy rides. Overnight stay at a hotel in Huacachina.
14 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 3
Nazca Lines Overflight
1 stop
3
Nasca Lines
After breakfast, we will pick you up from your hotel and transfer you to the Nazca bus station. Upon arrival, you will be taken to the María Reiche Aerodrome, where you will enjoy a 30-minute scenic flight over the Nazca Lines. During the flight, you will observe some of the most enigmatic geoglyphs, including figures such as the Condor and the Monkey. At 2:30 p.m., you will board a comfortable sleeper bus for the return journey to Lima, with an estimated arrival time of 10:00 p.m..
6 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 4
Pick up from the airport / Cusco City Tour
1 stop
4
City Tour Cusco
The transportation will be waiting for you at the airport with a sign with your name on it to take you to your hotel. We start with the pick-up from your accommodation in the city of Cusco at 1:00 p.m. Then you will go to the Qorikancha (temple of the sun) where you will have a guided tour to see the remarkable Inca architecture and appreciated works of colonial art. Continuing with the tour, you will visit the 4 archaeological sites, discovering wonders such as: temples, sacred enclosures and colossal stone structures during your guided tour of Sacsayhuamán, Q'enqo, Puca Pucara and Tambomachay. Marvel at the panoramic views of Cusco, its guardian mountains and its impressive landscapes. Upon returning, the transportation will leave you around the main square at 5:30 p.m.
6 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 5
Sacred Valley of the Incas with overnight in the town of Machu Picchu
1 stop
5
Sacred Valley of the Incas
English:At 08:00 AM, we will pick you up from your hotel in Cusco to start the journey to the Sacred Valley of the Incas. Along the way, we will stop at the Qorao and Taray viewpoints to admire the stunning views and learn about the history of the region from our guide. Our first stop will be the archaeological site of Pisaq, located about an hour from Cusco. After exploring the site, we will visit the charming village of Pisaq, known for its vibrant artisan market, where you can browse and purchase local crafts. We will then continue to Urubamba for a delicious lunch before heading to the historic town of Ollantaytambo. After touring the site, we will drop you off near the train station to board the train to the town of Machu Picchu. Upon arrival, you will head to your hotel and in the evening, one of our guides will visit you to provide you with essential information for your visit to Machu Picchu the following day.
Day 6
Machu Picchu
1 stop
6
Machu Picchu
We will wake up early to board the bus to the ruins of Machu Picchu. A guided tour of a duration depending on the type of entry, then return to the village for lunch. You will have free time before returning by train to Ollantaytambo and from there by bus to Cusco. Arrival time depending on the train schedule available. "The Machu Picchu tickets is subject to availability, clarifying that the only entity authorized to sell these tickets is the Ministry of Culture of Peru. Tickets will be purchased according to the available circuits and tickets (corresponding to circuits 1 and 2). Other circuits may be offered with an additional charge for the price difference in tickets. In case there is no availability of any type of tickets for Machu Picchu, you will receive a full refund of your tour package."
Day 7
Maras & Moray
1 stop
7
Maras Moray Tours
08:00 a.m.: The tour begins with pickup from your hotel in Cusco. From there, we will head towards the Sacred Valley of the Incas, passing through beautiful Andean landscapes. 09:00 a.m.: The first stop will be at **Moray**, an impressive archaeological complex known for its circular terraces. These ancient agricultural circles were used by the Incas to conduct experiments with different types of crops at different altitudes, allowing you to observe the extraordinary agricultural engineering of the Inca civilization. 11:00 a.m.: We will then head to **Maras**, a picturesque town where you can see the famous **Maras salt mines**. These salt mines, in operation since pre-Incan times, consist of thousands of small evaporation pools that produce high-quality salt. You will have the opportunity to walk around the site and learn about the salt extraction process. 14-30 p.m.: Return to Cusco, where you will be dropped off around the Plaza de Armas Cusco
5 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 8
Humantay Lake
1 stop
8
Humantay Lake
Pick up between 4:20 to 4:40 am. You will enjoy a 2 hour and 30 minute panoramic drive to Mollepata, where a delicious buffet breakfast awaits you. After breakfast, we head to Soraypampa, 3900 meters above sea level. We will enjoy breathtaking landscapes, including the imposing snow-capped mountain "Salkantay". In Soraypampa, we will begin a 2 km hike, gradually ascending for approximately 2 hours. The Humantay lagoon, turquoise due to the minerals in its waters, surrounded by glaciers, is a natural jewel. The guide will accompany you, sharing curiosities. After the visit, we will descend to Soraypampa and return to Mollepata for a buffet lunch. After lunch, we begin our return trip to Cusco, arriving at approximately 6:30 pm, concluding our full-day tour around the main square.
13 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 9
Rainbow Mountain
1 stop
9
Rainbow Mountain Peru
The guide will pick you up from your hotel at 4:30 AM, and then begin an incredible adventure driving 2 hours in the vehicle through the South Valley until reaching the town of Cusipata, where we will enjoy a delicious buffet breakfast. Then you will continue in the vehicle for approximately 45 minutes until you reach the point where you will begin the walk of approximately 2 hours of moderate ascent. You will arrive approximately at 10:30 am at your destination called Vinicunca or Rainbow Mountain (5,036 m / 16,466 ft.). Here you will have enough time to enjoy this landscape as unique as its geography. ☆ After visiting the rainbow mountain, you will return to the starting point, where transportation will be waiting to take you back to the town of Cusipata, where you will enjoy a delicious buffet lunch, and after a short break you will begin the return trip to Cusco arriving approximately at 4:30 pm. Upon your return, the bus will drop you off near the main square.
13 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 10
Airport transfer
1 stop
10
Upon confirmation of your flight details, our transport will conveniently pick you up from your hotel and transfer you to the airport or bus terminal, ensuring a smooth departure. This marks the conclusion of our services for the Lima & Cusco 10Days/9Nights Tour.

Additional info

• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

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