THE BEST OF PERU: AN 8 – DAY EXPERIENCE I 8 DAYS / 7 NIGHTS I FROM $1533
Duration
Tour Type
Explore Tours
IMPORTANT NOTES:
- Reservations are subject to availability and may change without prior notice UNTIL YOUR RESERVATION IS CONFIRMED
- To make a reservation, 40% of the fare per passenger must be paid, NON-REFUNDABLE
- Rate applies with a minimum of 2 passengers
- Please inquire about rates for groups
- Credit card payment surcharge 5%
- PRICES DON´T APPLY FOR HOLIDAYS AND NATIONAL HOLIDAYS, PLEASE CONSULT SUPPLEMENT.
- Itinerary subject to changes due to: weather problems, operational inconveniences, or situations that may endanger the passenger
- The operator is obliged to change to a hotel of the same category assigned to the client in case of emergencies.
- *To participate in the City Tour in Cusco, two schedules are available: 09:00 AM and 1:00 PM. It is important to be ready before these times; otherwise, you will miss the tour without the right to a refund.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS:
- The quotation is valid for 24 hours after the date of submission
- The price may vary after this date if there is no prior confirmation
- The total amount must be paid in full 30 days before the reservation entry date.
Included/Exclude
- Transfers: AIRPORT – HOTEL – AIRPORT.
- Comfortable land transportation
- Certified English/Spanish-speaking guide
- 7 nights of accommodation in 3* Superior hotels
- Meals according to the itinerary: 7 breakfasts and 3 lunches
- Visits according to the itinerary
- Tours in Paracas and Ica: (Guided service, visit to Ballestas Islands, life jackets, and view of the Paracas Candelabra)
- The Wine Route in Ica and Chincha.
- Huacachina adventure sports (dune buggies and sandboarding).
- Round-trip train tickets – Expedition or Voyager service.
- City tour in Cusco*
- Entrance to Machu Picchu.
- Entrance to Rainbow Mountain
- International flights and airport taxes.
- Domestic flight Lima - Cusco (Estimated cost: $180.00 USD per person)
- Meals and drinks not specified in the program (Estimated cost: $260.00 USD per person)
- City Tour in Lima (Estimated cost: $40.00 USD per person)
- Guided tours not specified in the itinerary (museums and/or viewpoints)
- Personal expenses and tips for guides, drivers and hotels
- Any activity not listed in the itinerary
- Alcoholic beverages
- Single Traveler Supplement: $350.00 USD
- Medical and travel Insurance (MANDATORY)
This departure requires a minimum of 2 passengers.
Arrival in Lima – Lima City Tour
We will be waiting for you at the airport with a sign displaying your name and transfer you comfortably to your hotel.
Later, your transfer will pick you up from the hotel to begin our excursion. We will visit the Love Park, located at the Cisneros Promenade next to the Villena Bridge in Miraflores.
We will continue with a panoramic view of Huaca Pucllana, a magnificent ceremonial and administrative center considered sacred by the Incas.
Then we will head to downtown Lima to visit the Historic Center, where we will admire colonial buildings such as San Martín Square, Plaza Mayor, Government Palace, Archbishop’s Palace, the Cathedral Basilica, and City Hall.
Our final stop will be the San Francisco Convent Museum, one of the most important collections of colonial religious art in the Americas. During the visit, we will explore the choir room, library, sacristy, and the underground crypts known as the “Catacombs”.
Includes: Accommodation at Hotel Ibis Larco or similar (double occupancy)
Not included: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Paracas - Full day Ica
Around 04:00 AM, we begin with hotel pick-up and travel to Paracas. Upon arrival at El Chaco port, we will have 30–40 minutes for breakfast and restroom use.
Then we head to the dock to begin an exciting excursion to the Ballestas Islands, where we will observe marine birds such as pelicans, boobies, and gulls, as well as sea lions.
After the boat tour, we continue to Ica for lunch at a local restaurant.
Next, we visit a traditional winery, famous for pisco production, where you can enjoy tastings and learn about the production process.
In the afternoon, we head to Huacachina Oasis for an exciting buggy ride and sandboarding experience across the desert dunes.
Return to Lima, arriving approximately at 10:30 PM.
Includes: Accommodation at Hotel Ibis Larco or similar (double occupancy), breakfast and lunch
Not included: Dinner
Flight Lima – Cusco + Cusco City Tour (PM)
Transfer to Lima airport for your flight to Cusco. Upon arrival, we will be waiting for you with a sign displaying your name and transfer you to your hotel.
Cusco City Tour – Koricancha + 4 Archaeological Sites (Afternoon)
Pick-up from your hotel between 1:00 PM and 1:30 PM. We begin at Koricancha, the Temple of the Sun.
Then we head to the upper part of Cusco to visit:
- Tambomachay (ritual water site)
- Pucapucara (military checkpoint and resting place)
- Qenqo (ceremonial site and possible Inca tomb)
- Sacsayhuamán (impressive fortress with massive stone walls)
Includes: Accommodation at Hotel San Agustín or similar (double occupancy), breakfast
Not included: Lunch and dinner
Humantay Lagoon
We begin the excursion early in the morning, heading north. We travel by land for approximately 3 hours, passing through Limatambo and Mollepata until we reach Soraypampa, where our hike begins.
The hike (about 3 hours) has a moderate difficulty level, especially in the final section (horses are available for rent by locals).
Upon arrival at Humantay Lake, our guide will provide a full explanation of the natural surroundings, followed by free time to explore and take photos.
Afterwards, we enjoy a refreshing lunch before returning to Cusco.
Includes: Accommodation at Hotel San Agustín or similar (double occupancy), breakfast and lunch
Not included: Dinner
Super Sacred Valley Tour: Maras – Moray – Salt Mines – Ollantaytambo – Machu Picchu Town (Aguas Calientes)
In the morning, we visit Chinchero for a textile demonstration and Inca archaeological sites. We continue to Moray, an ancient agricultural laboratory with impressive circular terraces. Then we visit the Maras salt mines, where we observe traditional salt extraction. We stop in Urubamba for a buffet lunch (included).
In the afternoon, we visit Ollantaytambo archaeological site. Finally, we board the tourist train to Machu Picchu Town (Aguas Calientes) for an overnight stay.
Includes: Accommodation at Hotel Santuario Machu Picchu or similar (double occupancy), breakfast and lunch.
Not included: dinner
Machu Picchu Tour
At the scheduled time, we take the bus to the Historic Sanctuary of Machu Picchu, one of the New Seven Wonders of the World. We enjoy a guided tour of the Inca city, exploring its temples, terraces, plazas, houses, and viewpoints. Return to Aguas Calientes for lunch (on your own).
In the afternoon, we take the train back to Ollantaytambo and continue by land to Cusco.
Includes: Accommodation at Hotel San Agustín or similar (double occupancy), breakfast and lunch
Not included: Dinner
Rainbow Mountain
We depart very early to the south by land transport (2 hours) to Cusipata, then continue 1 more hour to Phulawasipata. We begin the hike (horses available for rent). Along the way, we observe local life, agricultural fields, livestock, and wildlife such as chinchillas, Andean geese, and mountain caracaras.
After approximately 2 hours of hiking, we arrive at Rainbow Mountain (16,600 ft). Time to explore and take photos. We descend back to Cusipata for lunch and then return to Cusco.
Includes: Accommodation at Hotel San Agustín or similar (double occupancy), breakfast
Not included: Lunch and dinner
Departure
Transfer to the airport at the scheduled time, marking the end of your visit to Cusco.
Included: Breakfast.
Not Included: Lunch and dinner.
This departure requires a minimum of 2 passengers.
