8-Day Peru Adventure: Lima, Huacachina, Machu Picchu Adventure

Enjoy a Box Breakfast provided by the hotel.

We will pick you up at your hotel in Lima for the transfer to Paracas.

Upon arrival, we will board a speedboat for the Ballestas Islands tour.

During the trip, we will pass by the San Martin Bay and Port.

From the sea, we will observe the famous Candelabro. This giant figure is drawn in the sand and is similar to the Nazca Lines.

Next, we will reach the islands to appreciate the beautiful rock formations.

Also, we will observe marine wildlife such as sea lions, guano birds, and Humboldt penguins.

Then, we will return to the pier to continue toward Huacachina.

Following this, we will travel to the city of Ica for lunch at a local restaurant (at the traveler’s expense).

While there, we will enjoy a tasting of wines and Pisco, the flagship drink of Peru.

Afterward, we will head to the Huacachina Lagoon.

Finally, we will start the buggy tour through the desert and practice sandboarding.

To conclude, we will return to the city of Lima.

• Night in Lima.

Breakfast at the Hotel.

You will have the morning free for personal activities or to rest.

Later, in the afternoon, we will begin our guided tour of Lima.

During the visit, you will appreciate Lima across three historical periods: Pre-Hispanic, Colonial, and Modern.

To start, we will enjoy a panoramic view of “Huaca Pucllana.”

This magnificent ceremonial center was built in the 4th century AD.

In addition, the Incas considered this site a “sacred place.”

Next, we will visit the Historic Center of Lima.

There, you will see over fifty monuments and colonial buildings.

Specifically, we highlight the Paseo de la República, Plaza San Martín, and the Plaza Mayor.

You will also see the Government Palace, the Cathedral, and the Municipal Palace.

After this, we will enter the San Francisco Monumental Church.

This site represents the greatest display of colonial religious art in the Americas.

The highlight is the visit to the underground crypts known as the “Catacombs.”

Finally, we will explore contemporary Lima.

We will visit the most traditional residential areas, including El Olivar in San Isidro, Miraflores, and Larcomar.

• Night in Lima.

Enjoy breakfast at the hotel.

Then, we will provide a transfer to the airport for your flight to Cusco.

Upon arrival in the city, our team will meet you at the airport.

Next, we will transfer you to your hotel for check-in.

• Night in Cusco.

First, enjoy breakfast at the hotel.

Around 9:00 AM, we will begin our city tour.

To start, we will visit Koricancha (Temple of the Sun).

Nowadays, this site serves as the Santo Domingo Convent.

Next, we will travel to the nearby turistics sites of the city.

We will visit the magnificent Sacsayhuaman, known as the “head of the puma.”

Also, we will explore Qenqo.

This is a labyrinth-shaped religious center dedicated to the Earth.

Following this, we will reach Puca Pucara.

This “reddish place” was used as a military and control center.

Then, we will visit Tambomachay.

This Temple of the Water was a center for worship and adoration of water.

In the afternoon, our last destination is The Cathedral.

You will have the afternoon free for personal activities or rest.

• Night in Cusco.

First, enjoy breakfast at the hotel.

Early in the morning, we will pick you up and transfer you to the train station.

Then, you will board the train to Aguas Calientes.

Upon arrival, our representative will meet you.

They will assist you in boarding the bus to the entrance of Machu Picchu.

As a UNESCO World Heritage site, Machu Picchu is one of the best examples of Inca architecture.

In fact, the city was built in the middle of a tropical mountain forest.

It seems to be carved directly into the rocky slopes.

Additionally, the site hosts a wide variety of local plants and animals.

Later, at the scheduled time, you will take the bus back to Aguas Calientes.

There, you will enjoy lunch at a local restaurant.

After this, you will board the return train to Cusco.

Finally, we will provide a transfer back to your hotel

• Night in Cusco.

We will pick you up at 3:30 AM to start our excursion toward the southeast of Cusco.

During the trip, we will pass through Cusipata and arrive at the village of Llacto.

Once there, we will see beautiful herds of alpacas and llamas.

Then, we will begin our two-and-a-half-hour hike.

As we walk, you will appreciate snow-capped peaks and wonderful landscapes.

Finally, we will reach the Rainbow Mountain, known as Vinicunca.

After enjoying the summit and taking photos, we will begin our descent.

We will walk for an hour and a half back to Llacto.

Next, we will take our transport to Cusipata to enjoy an included lunch.

Later, we will board our vehicle to return to Cusco, arriving around 5:00 PM.

Lastly, we will provide a transfer to your hotel.

• Night in Cusco.

Breakfast at the Hotel.

At the scheduled time, we will provide a transfer to the airport for your flight to Lima.

Upon arrival, you will connect with your international flight back to your country of origin.