Peru Imperial Lima Cusco Machu Picchu 8 Days 7 Nights

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

Day 1
Welcome to Lime, City of the Kings
1 stop
1
Lima
Our staff will be presented with a sign indicating your name at the time of arrival of your International flight in Lima. For your transfer to the hotel in Lima and you can check in. The first day will be a day off to acclimate and take a tour around the city.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
Day 2
City Tour Lima Modern and Colonial
5 stops
2
Lima
First Schedule: 09:00 A.M. Second Schedule: 14:00 P.M. Duration of tour: 4 hours We start the hotel pickups and finish the city tour returning to the hotels.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
3
El Parque del Amor
Guided tour of one of the most emblematic parks of Miraflores.
25 minutes • Admission ticket included
4
Huaca Pucllana
Panoramic visit to the Huaca Pucllana Archaeological Center located in Miraflores.
25 minutes • Admission ticket included
5
Guided tour of the Lima Central Reserve Bank Museum.
25 minutes • Admission ticket included
6
Museo Convento San Francisco y Catacumbas
Guided tour of the San Francisco de Asis Convent Museum and Catacombs.
45 minutes • Admission ticket included
Day 3
Paracas - Ica - Huacachina
5 stops
7
Lima
04:00 AM: Pick-up from hotels in San Isidro – Miraflores – Downtown Lima – Barranco We begin our adventure by picking up each traveler from their hotel or Airbnb at 4:00 am, based on our pick-up points (we will confirm the pick-up time one day in advance, based on your hotel location).
1 hour • Admission ticket free
8
Paracas
08:00 AM: Lima – Paracas (approximately 3 hours journey) We will arrive at the port of Paracas at 8:00 am. We will have 30 to 40 minutes for breakfast and use of the bathrooms (breakfast on behalf of the passenger). 9:15 AM: Paracas – Check in at the port of Chaco (approximately 20 minutes) 09:30 am: We will line up to board our modern vessels. Please note that due to logistical problems at the port, we will have to wait between 10 and 20 minutes before boarding. Therefore, we recommend to bring sunscreen, hat and waterproof jacket.
3 hours • Admission ticket free
9
Islas Ballestas
09:45 AM: Ballestas Islands (approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes) The Ballestas Islands are a group of islands off the coast of Peru, known for their impressive marine life and birdlife. Discover the natural beauty of the Ballestas Islands: a paradise of marine life on the Peruvian coast. Explore its waters teeming with marine fauna, observe exotic birds in their natural habitat and immerse yourself in the richness of marine biodiversity. A unique experience for nature and adventure lovers!
2 hours • Admission ticket included
10
Huacachina
15:30 HRS: Arrival at the Huacachina Oasis – Free Time Arrival in Huacachina, you will have 40 minutes of free time to explore and enjoy this beautiful oasis. Huacachina is an emblematic place of the Ica Desert, Peru, known for its lagoon surrounded by high sand dunes. 16:30 HRS: Huacachina Oasis – Buggies and Sandboard (approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes) Finally, and the best thing about this adventure, is to visit the Oasis of Huacachina, located just 5 km from the city center of Ica. In this beautiful lagoon, visitors can enjoy the tranquility of the place, stroll in search of good photos and practice adventure sports such as buggies and sandboarding (duration between buggie and sandboarding is about 1 hour).
4 hours • Admission ticket free
11
Ica
18:30 HRS: Ica – Lima Finally, departure from Ica to the city of Lima. Arrival in Lima between 22:30 and 22:50 h.
3 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 4
Trf Inn Cusco Airport - Hotel Cusco - City Tour
6 stops
12
Cusco
Welcome and assistance at Cusco airport and then take them to your hotel. After a short break, you will have the City Tour starting with pickup at your Hotel at 2:00 p.m.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free
13
Qorikancha
Right in the heart of the historic center is the Coricancha (Temple of the Sun), the main center of worship of the Inca culture. Here, we will have some time to explore the site as well as the current Catholic church built on its settlements.
50 minutes • Admission ticket included
14
Sacsayhuaman
Following the itinerary, the fortress of Sacsayhuaman is our next stop. The impressive megalithic structure has endured centuries of earthquakes and if not for the damage caused during the colonization process, the site could have been even more prominent than it already is.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
15
Q'enqo
A few meters from Sacsayhuaman is another important ceremonial center for the Incas. The archaeological site of Qenqo was a place of ritual character where, according to historians, rituals and sacrifices were performed.
45 minutes • Admission ticket included
16
Puka Pukara
Going up the mountains further, we will find an archaeological site with the appearance of a fortress. Puca Pucara is believed to have served as a military and administrative centre.
30 minutes • Admission ticket included
17
Tambomachay
Tambomachay is one of the best examples of Inca hydraulic engineering. It consists of irrigation canals and three water fountains that continue to operate to this day.
45 minutes • Admission ticket included
Day 5
Sacred Valley - Machu Picchu Connection - Aguas Calientes Hotel
5 stops
18
Cusco
To start the Sacred Valley tour, we will pick you up at your hotel around 6.30am and 7am. The journey takes approximately 1 hour and 20 minutes.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
19
Chinchero
This day we will visit the highlights of the Sacred Valley of the Incas. We will leave for the village of Chinchero, the most typical and colorful of the Sacred Valley. This village is famous for its women weavers. A short stop at the textile center to appreciate the ancient Inca techniques of dyeing and spinning with alpaca wool. Then we will visit the Inca Square with its beautiful colonial church.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
20
Moray
We will continue to Moray, a beautiful Inca archaeological site made up of concentric agricultural terraces that served as a laboratory to recreate microclimates.
2 hours • Admission ticket included
21
At this point, we will have the buffet lunch (choice options)
1 hour • Admission ticket free
22
Ollantaytambo
Later visit the last living village of the Incas, Ollantaytambo. In addition, visit the Temple of Ten Windows, the Bath of the Princess and the Temple of the Sun. The postcard photographs we will take from the heights of Ollantaytambo will close this magical day in the Sacred Valley of the Incas. At the end of the tour we head towards the Train Station to go towards Machu Picchu village
3 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 6
Machu Picchu
1 stop
23
Machu Picchu
We will take a 30 minute bus ride to Machu Picchu. Upon arrival we will show our tickets and passports and start our guided tour according to circuit and ticket. The visit is one way only. After the tour, we will return to the town of Aguas Calientes for lunch (the order may change according to the check-in time). Finally, you will take the train and bus back to Cusco, concluding your journey. "Machu Picchu tickets are 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 available circuits and inputs (corresponding to circuits 1 and 2). Other circuits may be offered at an additional charge for the difference in ticket prices. In the event that there is no availability of tickets for Machu Picchu, you will receive a full refund of your package."
4 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 7
Mountain of Colors
2 stops
24
Vinicunca Mountain
4:45 AM - Pick up from your hotel We will pick you up at the appointed time from your hotel to take you by tourist transport to the Restaurant 7:00 AM Arrival in Cusipata At this place we will take breakfast and then continue with the journey towards the start of the walk From this point and after coordination with the guide will start the hike to the mountain. 11:35 AM at approximately this time we will be in the mountain of 7 colors. After taking the classic photos, continue the journey but this time back 1:15 PM Board the bus and return to Cusipata for lunch, here awaits a delicious lunch to recharge.
5 hours • Admission ticket included
25
3:30PM Return to Cusco, after lunch we will continue our journey to the city of Cusco 5:00PM At that time we will be arriving in Cusco, we will drop them off near the square of arms.
3 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 8
Trf Out Hotel - Airport
1 stop
26
Cusco
This is the last day in the imperial city, depending on your flight schedule. You can choose to explore Cusco. Visiting: The stone of the twelve angles, the aqueduct of Sapantiana or the instagrammable street 7 sheep. Upon coordination an attendant will come to your hotel to accompany you to the airport.
40 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

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