Cusco Panoramic Expeditions

Trip Summary

9-Day Peru Package: Lima, Ica, Paracas & Cusco (9 Days – 8 Nights) This complete 9-day journey offers the perfect balance of culture, history, and adventure across Peru’s most iconic destinations. Begin with a warm welcome in Lima and a guided city tour before heading south to explore the marine life of the Ballestas Islands, the desert oasis of Huacachina, and the unique flavors of Ica’s wines and piscos. Continue your adventure in Cusco, the historic capital of the Inca Empire, where you will discover its city highlights and embark on a full-day excursion through the Sacred Valley. Experience the wonder of Machu Picchu with a professional guide, followed by breathtaking treks to the turquoise Humantay Lagoon and the colorful Rainbow Mountain. Visit the unique agricultural terraces of Moray and the salt mines of Maras, learning about ancient Andean traditions still alive today. Finally, enjoy a smooth transfer back to the airport, completing an unforgettable journey through Peru’s landscapes, culture, and heritage.

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, exploring 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.
City Tour in Lima: Transportation, guide, and entrance tickets.
Ica – Paracas: Transportation, guide, entrance tickets, tourist lunch, dune buggies, and sandboarding.
City Tour in Cusco: Transportation, guide, and entrance tickets.
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.
Maras, Moray, and Salt Mines: Transportation, guide, and entrance tickets.
Rainbow Mountain: Transportation, guide, entrance ticket, breakfast, lunch, first aid kit, and oxygen tank.
2 hotel nights in Lima (based on double occupancy).
5 hotel nights in Cusco (based on double occupancy).
1 hotel night in Aguas Calientes (based on double occupancy).
8 hotel breakfasts.

NOT INCLUDED

Flights.
Water and snacks.
Services not mentioned.
Emergency horse on Rainbow Mountain and Humantay Lagoon treks.
Travel insurance.
Tips.

Frequently Asked Questions – Peru 9 Days Tour

The Peru 9 Days tour includes airport transfers, domestic flights assistance, tourist transportation, professional guided tours, entrance fees to attractions, train tickets to Machu Picchu, accommodations as indicated 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 hiking footwear are recommended.

On Day 9, you will have a free morning in Cusco followed by a scheduled transfer from your hotel to the airport according to your flight departure time.