Cusco Panoramic Expeditions

Trip Summary

8-Day Peru Package: Lima, Ica, Paracas, Cusco & the Andes (8 Days – 7 Nights) Discover the best of Peru on this 8-day adventure that takes you from the vibrant capital of Lima to the wonders of the Andes. Begin your journey with a guided City Tour in Lima before heading south to explore Paracas and the Ballestas Islands, followed by the desert oasis of Huacachina in Ica. Continue to Cusco, where you will uncover the rich history of the Inca capital, wander through the Sacred Valley’s impressive archaeological sites, and marvel at the legendary citadel of Machu Picchu. Your experience deepens with an excursion to the turquoise Humantay Lagoon and a breathtaking trek to Rainbow Mountain, one of the most stunning natural wonders in the Andes. Conclude your trip with a smooth airport transfer, taking home unforgettable memories of Peru’s culture, history, and landscapes.

Itinerary

Upon arrival in Lima, you will be welcomed at the airport and transferred to your hotel. In the afternoon, enjoy a guided City Tour of Lima, discovering its historic center and modern districts.

• Start time: According to flight arrival time

• Reception and transfer from Jorge Chávez International Airport to the hotel

• Afternoon Lima City Tour (02:00 PM):

– Historic Center of Lima (Main Square, Cathedral, Government Palace – exterior)

– San Francisco Convent and Catacombs

– Miraflores (Love Park and panoramic view of the Pacific Ocean)

• End time: 06:30 – 07:00 PM

• DURATION: approximately 4 – 5 hours

• HOTEL: Lima

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What’s Included

INCLUDES

Airport – Hotel – Airport transfers.
Lima City Tour: Transportation, guide, and entrance tickets.
Ica – Paracas: Transportation, guide, entrance tickets, tourist menu lunch, dune buggies, and sandboarding.
City Tour in the Imperial City of Cusco: Transportation, guide, and entrance tickets.
Super Sacred Valley of the Incas: Transportation, guide, entrance tickets, and lunch.
Transfers Hotel in Cusco – Ollantaytambo train station – Hotel in Cusco.
Train ticket Ollantaytambo – Aguas Calientes – Ollantaytambo.
Bus ticket Aguas Calientes – Machu Picchu – Aguas Calientes.
Entrance ticket to Machu Picchu (Circuit 2, subject to availability).
Professional guide and 2h30m guided tour in Machu Picchu (English or Spanish).
Humantay Lagoon: Transportation, guide, entrance ticket, breakfast, lunch, first aid kit, and oxygen tank.
Rainbow Mountain: Transportation, guide, entrance ticket, breakfast, lunch, first aid kit, and oxygen tank.
2 nights of hotel in Lima (based on double occupancy).
4 nights of hotel in Cusco (based on double occupancy).
1 night of hotel in Aguas Calientes (based on double occupancy).

NOT INCLUDED

Flights.
Water and snacks.
Services not mentioned.
Emergency horse in Rainbow Mountain and Humantay Lagoon.
Travel insurance.
Tips.
Optional: Entrance ticket to Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu Mountain: additional 75.00 USD per person (must be reserved several months in advance).

Frequently Asked Questions – Peru 8 Days Tour

The Peru 8 Days tour includes airport transfers, domestic flight assistance, tourist transportation, professional guided tours, entrance fees to attractions, train tickets to Machu Picchu, accommodations as specified in the itinerary, and most meals during the program.

This tour covers Lima, Paracas, Ica (Huacachina Oasis), Cusco, the Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu, Humantay Lake, Rainbow Mountain, and Aguas Calientes.

The Sacred Valley tour includes visits to Chinchero, Moray, Maras Salt Mines, and Ollantaytambo, followed by a train journey to Aguas Calientes. Machu Picchu is visited the next day with round-trip bus transportation, a guided tour of the citadel, free time for photos, and return to Cusco by train.

Both Humantay Lake and Rainbow Mountain involve moderate to challenging hikes due to the high altitude. Prior acclimatization in Cusco, good physical condition, and proper footwear are highly recommended.

On Day 8, you will have a free morning in Cusco, followed by a private transfer from your hotel to the airport according to your flight schedule.