Perú Mágico: 8-Day Tour of Lima, Nazca, Cusco & Machu Picchu

Overview

Day by day itinerary

1. 1Airport pickup - Lima city tour⌄

   The tour begins with passenger pickup from your hotel in Miraflores or San Isidro at approximately 2:00 p.m. Our tourist transportation and professional guide will welcome you and begin the journey through Lima’s main attractions. The first stop will be the Love Park, located on the Miraflores boardwalk, where you will enjoy a beautiful view of the Pacific Ocean and take photos of the iconic monument dedicated to love. Afterwards, there will be a panoramic view of Huaca Pucllana, an important pre-Inca archaeological site located in the heart of the city. The tour then continues to Lima’s Historic Center, where we will visit places such as San Martín Square and the historic Hotel Bolívar, known for its architecture and tradition. Finally, we will visit the San Francisco Convent, home to its famous colonial catacombs, one of the most impressive attractions in the capital. The tour ends with the return to your hotel at approximately 6:00 p.m.

2. 2Ica - Huacachina Oasis⌄

   The tour begins very early with passenger pickup from your hotel in Miraflores or San Isidro between 4:00 a.m. and 5:00 a.m. We will then travel to the city of Paracas, where the first activity of the day takes place: a visit to the Ballestas Islands. During the boat tour, you will observe sea lions, guano birds, and natural formations in the Pacific Ocean. Afterward, we continue to the city of Ica to visit a traditional vineyard. Here, visitors will learn about the process of making local wines and pisco, and enjoy tastings of regional products. After lunch, the tour continues to the Huacachina Oasis, a beautiful natural oasis surrounded by large sand dunes. Visitors will enjoy a guided visit and adventure activities, including a buggy ride across the dunes and sandboarding in the desert. At the end of the day, travelers will spend the night in Huacachina, enjoying the peaceful atmosphere and natural beauty of this unique desert oasis.

   Meals: Lunch

3. 3Nazca Lines Flight⌄

   The day begins with hotel pickup at 8:00 a.m., from where we will begin the transfer to the city of Nazca. During the journey, you will be able to enjoy the landscapes of the southern Peruvian coastal desert. Upon arrival, the tour team will welcome visitors and transfer them to the airfield, where a brief explanation will be given before boarding the small aircraft. Then, the Nazca Lines flight will take place, lasting approximately 30 minutes. During the flight, you will observe the famous desert figures from the air, such as the monkey, the hummingbird, and the spider, considered one of the greatest archaeological mysteries in the world. After the flight, passengers will have free time to have lunch on their own. Later, there will be a transfer to the Cruz del Sur bus terminal to board the tourist bus bound for Lima, with an estimated arrival time of 10:30 p.m.

4. 4Airport pickup - Cusco City Tour⌄

   The day begins with pickup at Cusco Airport, where a tourist vehicle will be waiting to transfer you and begin the scheduled activities. Afterwards, the City Tour will start at approximately 12:50 p.m., beginning from the city center. The first visit will be to Qoricancha (Temple of the Sun), one of the most important temples of the Inca Empire, known for its impressive architecture and for being the main religious center dedicated to the Sun god. The tour will then continue to the outskirts of the city to visit the famous circuit of four archaeological sites near Cusco. The first stop is Sacsayhuamán, an impressive Inca fortress built with massive stone blocks perfectly fitted together. Next, we visit Qenqo, an ancient ceremonial center used for religious rituals. The tour continues to Puca Pucara, known as the “Red Fortress,”. Finally, we visit Tambomachay, a site associated with water worship and religious. The tour ends around 6:00 p.m. at Regocijo Square, near Cusco’s Main Square.

5. 5Super Sacred Valley⌄

   The day begins with hotel pickup between 6:00 and 7:00 a.m. from the historic center or accessible streets of Cusco. Then the journey to the Sacred Valley of the Incas will begin. The first stop will be Chinchero, a traditional Andean town known for its textile culture and important archaeological site. Afterwards, we will continue to Moray, where you can observe the impressive circular terraces used by the Incas as an agricultural experimentation center. Then we will visit Maras, famous for its salt mines formed by hundreds of salt pools on the mountainside. Later, there will be a stop in Urubamba to enjoy a buffet lunch with typical regional dishes. In the afternoon, we will visit the archaeological center of Ollantaytambo, one of the most important Inca fortresses in the Sacred Valley. Finally, we will board the train to Aguas Calientes, on an approximately 2-hour journey, where we will spend the night before visiting Machu Picchu the following day.

   Meals: Lunch

6. 6Machu Picchu⌄

   The day begins in the morning with the transfer by Consettur bus from Aguas Calientes to the Machu Picchu citadel. Once at the archaeological site, a guided tour along the corresponding circuit will take place, where visitors will learn about the history, architecture, and the most important sectors of this Wonder of the World. After the tour, visitors will descend back to the town to enjoy lunch at a local restaurant. In the afternoon, you will board the train back to Ollantaytambo, enjoying a scenic journey through the Sacred Valley. Upon arrival at the station, tourist transportation will transfer passengers from Ollantaytambo to Cusco, where you will be picked up at the station and taken back to your hotel, concluding the Machu Picchu experience.

   Meals: Lunch

7. 7Rainbow Mountain⌄

   The adventure begins very early with hotel pickup between 4:00 and 5:00 a.m. from Cusco’s historic center or nearby accessible streets. After boarding the tourist transport, the journey heads south through beautiful Andean landscapes, traditional villages, and mountain valleys. After about 2 hours of travel, the group arrives in Tintinco, where a local breakfast is served to prepare for the hike. The trip then continues to the trailhead, where the approximately 2-hour hike to Rainbow Mountain begins. Along the way, travelers can enjoy spectacular views of the Andes, observe alpacas and llamas, and learn about the local culture from the guide. Upon reaching Rainbow Mountain (Vinicunca), visitors will have time to explore, take photos, and enjoy the unique natural colors created by mineral deposits in the mountains. After the visit, the group returns to Tintinco for a buffet lunch. Finally, the tour ends with the return trip to Cusco, arriving at approximately 5:00 p.m.

   Meals: Breakfast · Lunch

8. 8Airport Transfer⌄

   Pick-up from the hotel at the indicated time to transfer you to the airport.