7 Days: Lima, Ica, Cusco & Machupicchu with Domestic Flights
In the 03 Day Cusco and Machu Picchu, we will get to know the enigmatic city of Cusco, with its mystical streets, showing us a mixture of two different cultures in their Inca and Spanish constructions. We will also visit the wonder of the world, Machu Picchu, of where you will be enchanted and fascinated by the beauty and majesty it imposes.
ItineraryDay 1: ARRIVAL TO CUSCO - CITY TOURStop At: Parque del Amor, Mal. Cisneros, Miraflores LIMA 18, Peru
This exciting adventure begins by picking you up from your hotel to head to Miraflores, where we will visit Love Park and contemplate the famous sculpture “El Beso” (The Kiss), accompanied by passionate phrases dedicated to love.
Duration: 1 day 21 hours
Stop At: Huaca Pucllana, Calle General Borgono s/n, cuadra 8, Lima 15074 Peru
Our next stop will be the Huaca Pucllana, where we will be have a panoramic view of its pre-Inca pyramidal structures made of adobe bricks.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Lima, Lima, Lima Region
After that, we will walk to the Plaza Mayor of Lima. It is famous because Francisco Pizarro founded the beautiful city of Lima here. As a last stop, we will visit the Monastery of San Francisco to observe its catacombs which gather approximately 70,000 corpses.
To conclude our day, we will enjoy Peru’s most emblematic drink: the Pisco Sour.
NOTE: It is recommended to select international flight schedules that arrive in Lima before noon.
Duration: 2 hours
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: IBIS BUDGET MIRAFLORES *** or similar.
Day 2: LIMA - PARACAS, ICA AND HUACACHINA WITH BUGGIES AND SANDBOARDINGStop At: Islas Ballestas - Paracas, Jose De San Martin, Paracas Peru
This wonderful day will begin very early picking you up at your hotel between 4:00 am and 4:30 am to head towards Ica. Our first stop is the bay of Paracas, where we will board our boat to explore and see the Ballestas Islands, sea lions, Humboldt penguins, Cormorants, Gulls and the famous Candelabro geoglyph. After enjoying the beautiful south Peruvian coast views, a delicious lunch awaits us.
Duration: 8 hours
Stop At: Huacachina, Huacachina, Ica Region
The city of Ica awaits us. We will move on to the famous Huacachina Oasis to take the buggies through the desert of Ica and practice sandboarding later. You will have free time to stroll around the Huacachina Oasis and buy handicrafts as souvenirs. After a long day full of unique experiences, we will return to Lima, arriving between 9:00 pm and 10:00 pm approximately.
Duration: 8 hours
Meals included:
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Accommodation included: IBIS BUDGET MIRAFLORES *** or similar.
Day 3: ARRIVAL IN CUSCOPass By: Cusco, Cusco, Cusco Region
It would be a pleasure to welcome you to the Imperial City of Cusco (3,350 m / 11,151 ft). This day, we will be waiting for your arrival at the airport or bus terminal, ready to assist you with your transfer to your hotel.
Cusco city is located in the heart of the Andes Mountains. Therefore, we understand the importance of proper acclimatisation before embarking on this adventure. So, you will spend the first day exploring Cusco’s downtown while adapting to the altitude on your own.
Meals included:
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Accommodation included: AYNI CUSCO HOTEL *** or similar.
Day 4: SACRED VALLEY (CHINCHERO, MARAS & MORAY)Pass By: Chinchero, Chinchero, Cusco Region
After breakfast, we will start the day by picking you up from your hotel, and going to the picturesque town of Chinchero (3,762 m / 12,342 ft), “The town of the Rainbow”. There, we will admire Chinchero’s temple and several Inca constructions. In addition, you will have the opportunity to participate in the making of alpaca wool and fine Andean textiles.
Pass By: Moray Valle Sagrado de los Incas, Maras 08655 Peru
Continuing our tour, we will visit the gigantic circular terraces of Moray (3,500 m / 11,483 ft), evidence of advanced Inca agricultural engineering.
Our next stop will be the Maras salt mines (3,500 m / 11,483 ft). In this place, you will find more than 3,000 salt wells which have been used for human consumption since pre-Inca times.
Pass By: Ollantaytambo, Ollantaytambo, Sacred Valley, Cusco Region
Finally, in the afternoon, we will take our train from Ollantaytambo station (2,792 / 9160 ft) to Aguas Calientes or Machu Picchu Town (2,050 m / 6,725 ft), the gateway to one of the world’s greatest treasures: Machu Picchu.
Meals included:
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Accommodation included: GOLDEN SUNRISE *** or similar.
Day 5: VISIT MACHU PICCHUPass By: Machupicchu cusco, Francisco Bolognecsi, Cusco 08000 Peru
On this day, we will wake up early for breakfast and then head to catch one of the first buses that will take us from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu citadel.
After presenting our ticket and passport at the entrance, our guide will begin his description of the history of this Inca wonder while we visit the most important sectors of Machu Picchu such as the classic viewpoint, the Guardian’s House, the Temple of the Sun viewpoint, the Sacred Rock or the Water Mirrors Set.
After finishing your visit to the wonder of the world, you will return by bus to Aguas Calientes for lunch. Once you have finished your lunch, you will board the train to return to Ollantaytambo, and finally continue in our transport to your hotel in Cusco city.
Meals included:
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Accommodation included: AYNI CUSCO HOTEL *** or similar.
Day 6: RAINBOW MOUNTAINPass By: Rainbow Mountain Peru, Cusco 08000 Peru
Early in the morning, we will pick you up at your hotel in Cusco to head southeast through picturesque valleys landscapes and Andean towns beside the Vilcanota river.
After breakfast near Cusipata town, we will return to our transport and head to the trek starting point, Phuluwasipata (4,626 m / 15177 ft). After a hike of approximately 2 hours through high Andean terrain, we will reach our final destination, Rainbow Mountain or Vinicunca (5,020 m / 16,466 ft). At this point, we will take time for about 30 minutes to contemplate the landscape, have a snack and soak up the mountains’ energy at this considerable altitude, over 16,000 ft!
Afterwards, we will descend along the same path until we return to the trek starting point, where we will board our transport. After a short trip, we will return to the place where we had breakfast, but this time we will eat lunch there.
Finally, we will return to Cusco in the afternoon.
Meals included:
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Accommodation included: AYNI CUSCO HOTEL *** or similar.
Day 7: TRANSFER TO THE AIRPORTPass By: Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport, Av. Velasco Astete, Cusco 08006, Peru
Depending on your flight schedule, you will have the morning free in Puno to relax and explore the city on your own.
However, you will be transferred promptly to the Juliaca airport based on your flight schedule by our professional staff, so our service ends here.
Meals included:
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No accommodation included on this day.
Informacion Adicional
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"Camera and film"
"Current University Card (if you are a student and want to qualify for the discount)"
"THINGS TO BRING:"
"Sun cream (factor 35 or higher)"
"Insect repellant"
"Personal medication"
"Comfortable Trousers"
"Original Passport"
"T-shirts"
"Warm jacket"
"Waterproof jacket / rain poncho"
"Most travelers can participate"
"Sun hat"
"This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund"
"This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers"
"Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability"
Hora de Inicio:
Confirm time with the local provider in advance of your experience.
7 Days: Lima, Ica, Cusco & Mac
1/1/2023 - 12/31/2024| Monday - Sunday : | 12:00 AM - 11:30 PM |
Duración: 7 Days
Lugar de comienzo: Traveler pickup is offered
Around city centre.
Airports- J Chavez Intl Airport, Lima Peru
Cancelaciones y devoluciones:
All sales are final and incur 100% cancellation penalties.
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