Peru Mystery + Machu Picchu 10 Days

Duration 9 Days
Group Size Max 12 People
Activity Level Moderate
Max. Altitude 4,215 m / 13,829 ft
Destinations Machu Picchu, Cusco

Explore Peru’s most iconic destinations on an unforgettable journey. Visit Lima, the vibrant “City of Kings,” then travel along the Pacific coast to Paracas, where you can observe incredible marine wildlife. Continue to Nazca to explore its mysterious, world-famous geoglyphs before venturing into the Andes to discover Cusco, the breathtaking Sacred Valley, and the legendary Machu Picchu. Complete your adventure with the spectacular colors of Vinicunca, the Rainbow Mountain.

Overview

Lima | Paracas | Huacachina | Nazca | Cusco | Machu Picchu | Rainbow Mountain | Lima

Daily Outline

Day 1

International Arrival in Lima – Transfer to the Hotel

Day 2

Lima City Tour – Colonial and Contemporary

Day 3

Lima - Paracas - Ballestas Island – Huacachina Oasis – Ica

Day 4

Ica- Nazca Lines – Lima

Day 5

Arrival to Cusco

Day 6

Cusco City Tour – Sacsayhuaman & Nearby Ruins

Day 7

Sacred Valley + Maras Moray Tour – Aguas Calientes

Day 8

Machu Picchu - Cusco

Day 9

Rainbow Mountain - Cusco

Day 10

Flight back to Lima

Itinerary

Day 1 International Arrival in Lima – Transfer to the Hotel

Arrive at any time. Upon your arrival at Lima Airport, our representative will be waiting to welcome you. Please look for the sign clearly marked with your name. You will then be transferred to your hotel.

No activities are planned for today, allowing you time to relax and prepare for your Peru adventure trip.

Meals Not Included
Hotel 3‑star hotel in Lima

Day 2 Lima City Tour – Colonial and Contemporary

At the scheduled time, we will pick you up from your hotel to begin your city tour of Lima.
We will visit the historic city center and explore the outstanding architectural landmarks surrounding the Main Square, including the Cathedral of Lima, Francisco Pizarro’s tomb, the catacombs of the San Francisco Monastery, the National Congress, and the Government Palace.
Afterward, we will continue to the modern districts of San Isidro and Miraflores, where we will enjoy beautiful views of the Pacific Ocean.

 

Meals Breakfast
Hotel 3‑star hotel in Lima

Day 3 Lima - Paracas - Ballestas Island – Huacachina Oasis – Ica

We will pick you up very early from your hotel in Lima to transfer you to the bus terminal to take the bus to Paracas, on a journey of 3 hours and half. Upon arrival we will head to the harbor and sail out into the bay of Paracas, during the excursion we will stop to see the famous geoglyph known as the Candelabro. When we reach the Islands, we will have one hour to explore by boat. We will have magnificent views of the Islands and their many residents. We will pass through the sea caves, natural formation rocks that are home for pelicans, Humboldt penguins, seals and other guano birds from the Peruvian coast. After this tour we will transport you to Ica for a traditional lunch and .and enjoy a guided tour of a vineyard, where you will learn about the traditional Pisco-making process and enjoy a Pisco tasting. Then we will head to Huacachina, an Oasis town in the middle of the desert. In this place you will also enjoy activities like sand boarding and dune buggy rides.

Meals Breakfast
Hotel 3‑star hotel in Ica

Day 4 Ica- Nazca Lines – Lima

At schedule time, we will pick you up from your hotel and we will then transfer you to the Nazca Aerodrome to take an exciting 35 minutes flight over the enigmatic Nazca Lines, the pilot will follow a course that takes you over all the main geoglyphs. The Nazca Lines are groups of large geoglyphs etched into the desert floor. The figures include shapes like monkeys, spiders, birds, and lines that stretch for miles across the arid landscape. The pilot will follow a course that takes you over all of the main geoglyphs.

After the flight, you will have time for lunch on your own before boarding your bus back to Lima.

Meals Breakfast
Hotel 3‑star hotel in Lima

Day 5 Arrival to Cusco

Reception and transfer to your selected hotel. Arriving at the Hotel and free time to relax or get acclimate to the altitude.
Take it easy this afternoon and acclimatize to the higher altitude.

Meals Breakfast
Hotel 3‑star hotel in Cusco

Day 6 Cusco City Tour – Sacsayhuaman & Nearby Ruins

Enjoy a free morning at your leisure in Cusco. Take the opportunity to explore at your own pace, strolling through streets lined with Inca walls, visiting the vibrant San Pedro Market, the charming neighborhood of San Blas, or one of the city’s fascinating museums.
In the afternoon, the City Tour begins with a guided visit through Cusco’s most important sites: the historic Cusco Cathedral, the ancient Inca temple Qorikancha and the nearby ruins surrounding the city, including the impressive fortress of Sacsayhuamán, the ceremonial center of Q’enqo, the military checkpoint Puka Pukara, and the water temple of Tambomachay. At the end of the tour, we return to your hotel.

Meals Breakfast
Hotel 3‑star hotel in Cusco

Day 7 Sacred Valley + Maras Moray Tour – Aguas Calientes

Early in the morning, we will pick you up from your hotel. The tour will begins in Chinchero, a picturesque village in the sacred valley, where you will see its ancient walls and ruins, as well as you will enjoy the traditional handmade weaving demonstration of textiles by local women. Next, we will visit Moray, the fascinating Inca agricultural laboratory with its concentric circular terraces that created different microclimates to crop experimentation.
We will then continue to the Maras Salt Mines, an impressive landscape of over 5,000 salt pools on the mountain slopes, used since pre-Inca times. At noon you will have a delicious buffet lunch at a local restaurant in the Sacred Valley .
Our last stop is Ollantaytambo, one of the most impressive fortresses of the Inca empire with its enormous stone walls, functional hydraulic system, and agricultural terraces.
In the late afternoon, you will board the train to Aguas Calientes town. Upon your arrival, you will be met at the train station and transferred to your comfortable hotel .

Meals Breakfast & Buffet Lunch
Hotel 3‑star hotel in Aguas Calientes

Day 8 Machu Picchu - Cusco

Early in the morning, we will pick you up from your hotel and board the first buses up to Machu Picchu. This allows us to enjoy the citadel  with fewer crowds.

Upon Arrival , we will enjoy a  guided tour of the Machu Picchu Inca Citadel, visiting it most important sector , including the House of the Guardian, including the House of the Guardian, from where you can take in the iconic panoramic views of the site. the Temple of the Sun, the Royal Palace, and the Sacred Plaza, and other remarkable Inca sites. The guided tour  takes about two hours and is followed by free time to explore the citadel at your own pace.

After your visit, you will take the bus down to Aguas Calientes for lunch. Then, you will board the train back to Ollantaytambo. Upon your arrival at the train station, we will meet you and transfer you back to your hotel in Cusco, arriving at approximately 8:00 p.m.

Meals Breakfast
Hoterl 3‑star hotel in Cusco

Day 9 Rainbow Mountain - Cusco

We will pick you up from your hotel very early and head toward the southern valley of Cusco to the village of Cusipata. After a two-hour drive, we will stop to enjoy a delicious breakfast. Then , we will  continue our journey for another hour to the trailhead at Llaqto Village, where we will begin our uphill hike to Rainbow Mountain.

Along the way, we will enjoy breathtaking views of the Andes, snow-capped peaks, colorful hills, and herds of llamas and alpacas grazing throughout the valley. After two hours of hiking, we will reach the spectacular Rainbow Mountain. Once at the summit, you will have plenty of time to admire this impressive natural formation and take photos. We will spend about 30 to 40 minutes at the top before beginning our descent.

The downhill hike takes about  one and a half hours, bringing us back to the parking area. After the hike, we will board our transportation to Cusipata, where we will enjoy a delicious buffet lunch. Finally, we will return to Cusco, arriving at your hotel at approximately 4:00 p.m.

 

Meals Breakfast & Lunch
Hotel 3‑star hotel in Cusco

Day 10 Flight back to Lima

After breakfast in your hotel and at a previously arranged time, you will be transferred to the airport for your flight to Lima.

Meals Breakfast

What's Included

  • Transfer in and out from airport In Lima, Paracas, Nazca and Cusco
  • Pick‑up and drop-off at your Hotel in Lima, Ica, and Cusco,
  • Round‑trip transportation for all the excursions
  • Local Tour Guide for all the excursion (English / Spanish)
  • The entrance tickets to the places to visit during the entire trip
  • Lima City Tour
  • Boat Trip to the Ballestas Islands Tour
  • Pisco Vineyard Tour and Tasting
  • Dune Buggy & Sandboarding Tour
  • Nazca Lines overflight + Nazca Airport Fees
  • Cusco City Tour
  • Sacred Valley Tour (Chinchero, Maras, Moray & Ollantaytambo)
  • Round-trip train ticket to/from Machu Picchu Pueblo (Expedition or Voyager)
  • Round‑trip bus ticket Aguas Calientes and Machu Picchu
  • Entry tickets to Machu Picchu – Circuit 2 ,3 or 1 (subject to availability)
  • Meals: 09 breakfasts and  01 Buffet lunch
  • 9 nights 3-star hotel in Lima, Ica , Cusco and Aguas Calientes

What's Not Included

  • International airfares
  • Domestic flights
  • Early check-in / Late check-out
  • Travel Insurance
  • Meals not mentioned
  • Tips (optional)

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