Overview
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Duration: 8 days / 7 nights
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Destinations: Lima – Ica – Cusco – Machu Picchu – Puno
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Trip type: Cultural, archaeological, and natural
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Accommodation: 3★ hotels (customizable)
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Transport: Air, land, and lake
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Meals: Daily breakfasts + 3 lunches
Itinerary
Día 1 Day 1: Arrival in Lima – Optional City Tour
Pick-up from Lima airport and transfer to your hotel. Depending on your arrival time, you may take an optional city tour of the historic center: Main Square, Cathedral, San Francisco Convent, and catacombs.
Overnight in Lima.
Día 2 Day 2: Lima – Ica – Huacachina Oasis & Vineyards
Morning bus ride to Ica (approx. 4 hours). Visit a traditional Pisco vineyard, including a tasting session. Then continue to the beautiful Huacachina Oasis, where you can enjoy a dune buggy tour and sandboarding.
Overnight in Ica.
Día 3 Day 3: Ica – Paracas – Ballestas Islands – Flight to Cusco
Early transfer to Paracas for a boat excursion to the Ballestas Islands, home to sea lions, penguins, and seabirds. Return to Lima airport and board your flight to Cusco.
Overnight in Cusco.
Día 4 Day 4: Cusco City Tour & Nearby Inca Sites
Afternoon guided tour of Qoricancha (Temple of the Sun), Cusco Cathedral, and surrounding Inca sites: Sacsayhuamán, Q’enqo, Puca Pucara, and Tambomachay.
Overnight in Cusco.
Día 5 Day 6: Machu Picchu – Return to Cusco
Día 6 Day 6: Machu Picchu – Return to Cusco
Early morning bus up to Machu Picchu. Guided tour of the citadel and free time to explore or climb Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu Mountain (if booked in advance). Return by train to Ollantaytambo, and transfer to Cusco.
Overnight in Cusco.
Día 7 Day 7: Cusco to Puno – Route of the Sun
Tourist bus from Cusco to Puno, with stops at:
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Andahuaylillas Church
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Raqchi (Temple of Wiracocha)
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Sicuani (buffet lunch)
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La Raya Pass (highest point)
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Pukará Museum
Overnight in Puno.
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International flights
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Entrance to Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu Mountain (optional)
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Dinners and meals not mentioned
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Tips for guides and drivers
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Travel insurance
Packing list
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Original passport
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Daypack
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Comfortable clothes for various climates
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Hiking shoes
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Rain jacket or poncho
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Sunscreen, sunglasses, hat
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Refillable water bottle
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Personal medication and altitude pills
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Camera and extra batteries
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Cash in Peruvian soles (PEN)
Recommendations
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Arrive in Peru at least 1 day before the tour starts
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Book Huayna Picchu in advance (2–3 months recommended)
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Travel insurance is highly recommended
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Drink coca tea and walk slowly to acclimatize to altitude
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Ideal for first-time travelers to Peru
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Prices
Reference Price per Person
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From $980 USD (based on 2 people, 3★ hotels)
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Final price depends on hotel category, travel dates, and group size
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Discounts available for students, children, and groups
Overview
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Duration: 8 days / 7 nights
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Destinations: Lima – Ica – Cusco – Machu Picchu – Puno
-
Trip type: Cultural, archaeological, and natural
-
Accommodation: 3★ hotels (customizable)
-
Transport: Air, land, and lake
-
Meals: Daily breakfasts + 3 lunches
Day 1: Arrival in Lima – Optional City Tour
Pick-up from Lima airport and transfer to your hotel. Depending on your arrival time, you may take an optional city tour of the historic center: Main Square, Cathedral, San Francisco Convent, and catacombs.
Overnight in Lima.
Day 2: Lima – Ica – Huacachina Oasis & Vineyards
Morning bus ride to Ica (approx. 4 hours). Visit a traditional Pisco vineyard, including a tasting session. Then continue to the beautiful Huacachina Oasis, where you can enjoy a dune buggy tour and sandboarding.
Overnight in Ica.
Day 3: Ica – Paracas – Ballestas Islands – Flight to Cusco
Early transfer to Paracas for a boat excursion to the Ballestas Islands, home to sea lions, penguins, and seabirds. Return to Lima airport and board your flight to Cusco.
Overnight in Cusco.
Day 4: Cusco City Tour & Nearby Inca Sites
Afternoon guided tour of Qoricancha (Temple of the Sun), Cusco Cathedral, and surrounding Inca sites: Sacsayhuamán, Q’enqo, Puca Pucara, and Tambomachay.
Overnight in Cusco.
Day 6: Machu Picchu – Return to Cusco
Day 6: Machu Picchu – Return to Cusco
Early morning bus up to Machu Picchu. Guided tour of the citadel and free time to explore or climb Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu Mountain (if booked in advance). Return by train to Ollantaytambo, and transfer to Cusco.
Overnight in Cusco.
Day 7: Cusco to Puno – Route of the Sun
Tourist bus from Cusco to Puno, with stops at:
-
Andahuaylillas Church
-
Raqchi (Temple of Wiracocha)
-
Sicuani (buffet lunch)
-
La Raya Pass (highest point)
-
Pukará Museum
Overnight in Puno.
Includes
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7 nights of accommodation with breakfast
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All transfers (airport, train station, hotel)
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Domestic flight: Lima – Cusco
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Tours with professional English-speaking guides
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Train tickets to/from Machu Picchu (Expedition or similar)
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Entrance tickets to all mentioned sites
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Tourist bus from Cusco to Puno
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Boat excursion on Lake Titicaca
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Meals as mentioned (3 lunches)
Does not include
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International flights
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Entrance to Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu Mountain (optional)
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Dinners and meals not mentioned
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Tips for guides and drivers
-
Travel insurance
-
-
Original passport
-
Daypack
-
Comfortable clothes for various climates
-
Hiking shoes
-
Rain jacket or poncho
-
Sunscreen, sunglasses, hat
-
Refillable water bottle
-
Personal medication and altitude pills
-
Camera and extra batteries
-
Cash in Peruvian soles (PEN)
Recommendations
-
Arrive in Peru at least 1 day before the tour starts
-
Book Huayna Picchu in advance (2–3 months recommended)
-
Travel insurance is highly recommended
-
Drink coca tea and walk slowly to acclimatize to altitude
-
Ideal for first-time travelers to Peru
-
Reference Price per Person
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From $980 USD (based on 2 people, 3★ hotels)
-
Final price depends on hotel category, travel dates, and group size
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Discounts available for students, children, and groups
