Peru Tours: 8 Days Lima-Paracas-Ica-Cusco & Machu Picchu

Start your day early with a hotel pickup and transfer to Paracas. On the way we will stop to have breakfast (not included)

Upon arrival Paracas, our team will greet you and take you directly to the dock.

From there, embark on a scenic boat tour to the stunning Ballestas Islands. Home of many bird species including pelicans, and an colony of sea lions.—perfect for nature lovers and photographers.

Our next stop will be at a well-known tourist restaurant in Ica where you will enjoy lunch (not included) and do a wine and pisco tasting, an emblematic Peruvian drink. After lunch, Continue your journey, we will visit the Huacachina Lagoon and capture incredible photos at the iconic Huacachina Oasis.

We’ll stop for sandboarding—fun and safe for beginners and pros alike. Our expert guide will give you all the tips you need to ride the dunes with confidence and enjoy every moment.

Soak in epic sunset views, enjoy the desert landscape and take photos along the way back to Ica.

Return to Lima.

• Overnigth in lima.

AM. City tour around the modern districts of Miraflores, San Isidro and colonial-historic Center of Lima,
designated by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site.

We also visit the Larco Museum. This museum features the best and most complete pre-Hispanic gold and silver collection in the world. It is also well-known because of its erotic ceramics exhibits as well as its vast storage galleries.
At the end of the tour you will have a choice to either shop at the Indian Market, Larcomar Mall or return to your hotel.

PM. We start a charming tour through the Water Magic Circuit, a spectacular display of dancing lights synchronized with music—an attraction loved by visitors.
Transfer back to your hotel.

• Overnigth in lima.

At the scheduled time, transfer from your hotel to Lima’s airport for your flight
to Cusco (not included).
Upon arrival and welcome to Cusco city, transfer to your hotel.

Take the rest of the day to relax and adjust to the altitude, maybe try some coca tea.

• Overnigth in Cusco.

After breakfast, in the morning or afternoon, we will have the city tour and four nearby archaelogical sites.

Begin with a city tour visiting the Cathedral of Cusco, which houses magnificents works of craftsmanship belong to the Cusco school. Then we will visit the Koricancha (Inca Sun Temple of the sun) built in Incas time for main divinity.
We continue visit four stunning Inca sites:
Sacsayhuamán, an ingineering marvel with giant stones, used for religious or military purposes.

Qenko, a sacred site for ceremonies honoring the Sun, Moon, and stars.

Puka Pukara, an ancient military lookout.

Tambomachay,  a ceremonial spring dedicated to water rituals.

• Overnight in Cusco.

Our staff will pick you up early from your hotel to begin the tour to the Sacred Valley.
Experience the best of the valley in just one day. The excursion starts with the archaeological site around Pisac and the picturesque Pisac market.

Enjoy the unique atmosphere and take a break for a lunch in a local restaurant in Urubamba.

In the afternoon we will visist the Andean village of Chinchero, where you can explore its archaeological site and traditional textile centers.

Afterwards, we will visit the fortress of Ollantaytambo, built during the Inca period as a fortified area that includes a temple, terraces, and an urban sector.You can observe two main areas: one dedicated to worship and religion, and the other used for residential purposes.
Finish the tour, you will abord the train from Ollantaytambo to Aguas Calientes.

• Overnight in Aguas Calientes.

Enjoy breakfast at your hotel. In the morning, our representative will meet you and assist you in boarding the bus that takes you to the entrance of Machu Picchu.

Machu Picchu, declared  Natural and Cultural Heritage of Humanity, is the finest example of Incan architecture. Built amidst a lush tropical mountain forest, the city appears to have been carved directly from the rocky slopes. Besides offering breathtaking landscapes, the site also hosts a rich diversity of endemic flora and fauna.

At the scheduled time, you will take the bus back down to Aguas Calientes to enjoy lunch at a local restaurant. Afterwards, you will take the train back to Cusco, where you will be transferred to your hotel.

• Overnight in Cusco.

Enjoy breakfast at your hotel in Cusco. At the appropriate time, transfer to the
airport for your flight to Lima and your journey home.

This marks the end of our 8-day Peru Tours adventure.
Thank you for allowing us to be part of your unforgettable experience.