Lima - Paracas - Cusco - Aguas Calientes - Machu Picchu
Services Included
- Transfers airport-hotel-airport in private service.
- 02 nights lodging in Lima
- 01 night accommodation in Paracas
- 01 night accommodation in Lima
- 02 nights accommodation in Cusco
- 01 night accommodation in Aguas Calientes
- Breakfast at the hotel from day 2
- 01 lunch on day 6 in Aguas Calientes
- Transfers from/to the airport in private service with representative in Cusco
- Transfers from/to the train station in shared service
- Train to Machu Picchu round trip in regular service (Voyager Expedition). In the luxury hotel option the train is on board the 360 or Vistadome.
- All activities indicated in the program: Casa Aliaga, Cathedral and Larco Museum in Lima; fly over Nasca Lines and Ballestas Islands in Paracas; Coricancha Temple, Cathedral, Sacsayhuaman, Qengo, Puca Pucara and Tambomachay in Cusco and Machu Picchu on day 6. Cusco Tourist Ticket (BTC ticket)
Services Not Included
- Personal expenses
- Additional optional visits
- Beverages and meals not mentioned in the program
- International flight ticket to Peru
- Air ticket Lima-Cusco
- Tips for driver and guide
- Domestic and international airport taxes
Prices per person
From January 02 to December 20, 2024 |
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Category | Single | Double | Triple | Child with bed (6-10 years old) |
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Superior Tourist | 1,739 USD | 1,299 USD | 1,230 USD | 975 USD |
First | 1,900 USD | 1,365 USD | 1,315 USD | 1,025 USD |
First superior | 2,040 USD | 1,460 USD | 1,430 USD | 1,095 USD |
Luxury | 2,775 USD | 1,870 USD | 1,929 USD | 1,405 USD |
Price per person in US dollars (USD)
* Not applicable for special dates such as Easter, Inti Raymi, Fiestas Patrias, Christmas and New Year.
Supplement in private service:
Single add: 1,085 USD per person.
Double add: 445 USD per person
Triple add: 225 USD per person
Minor with bed add: 335 USD per person
Itinerary
- DAY 1 | ARRIVAL IN LIMA
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Upon arrival at the Lima airport, the shuttle service and a representative will pick you up to transfer you to your hotel.
The Peruvian capital is a modern metropolis full of history, currently undergoing an exciting process of cultural and economic change.
Overnight in Lima.
- DAY 2 - LIMA - CITY TOUR
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Breakfast.
Get ready to explore the old town of Lima, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, which is full of fascinating historical buildings. Start the tour with the Larco Museum, located in the traditional district of Pueblo Libre and housed in a beautifully restored viceregal mansion, which itself is built on top of a 7th century pre-Columbian pyramid. The museum has a very complete pre-Hispanic collection of gold and silver objects, as well as pieces of erotic art.
Next, head to the Casa Aliaga, a colonial mansion granted in 1535 by the conquistador Francisco Pizarro to one of his captains, Jerónimo de Aliaga. This is the only house of the period that still belongs to the same family.
We will continue with a scenic tour of the colonial center. Visit the Plaza de Armas, where you can appreciate the grandiose architecture of the Spanish Empire. There you will find its magnificent Cathedral, built in the 16th century.
Overnight in Lima.
- DAY 3 | LIMA - PARACAS / FLIGHT TO THE NASCA LINES (270km - 4 hrs)
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Breakfast.
At the indicated time transfer with a representative who will take you from your hotel to the bus station to take the bus to Paracas. After a four hour drive, you will arrive at the airport in Pisco to enjoy a one and a half hour flight over the desert to appreciate the Nasca Lines. Nasca is a small town that could pass unnoticed on the map if it were not for the mysterious geo glyphs drawn in the sand that have made it world famous.
A monkey, a spider, a condor - all large in size - can be seen from the air as you try to decipher their mysterious appearance. Weather and airspace permitting, fly over the recent findings in Palpa. After flying over its mountains, where marine fossils up to 150 million years old are found, your aerial experience ends.
Back on the ground, a shuttle will take you to your hotel in Paracas to relax on your free afternoon.
Overnight in Paracas.
- DAY 4 | PARACAS - LIMA / BALLESTAS ISLANDS / LIMA
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Breakfast.
In the morning, you will be transferred to the pier to embark on a boat ride to the Ballestas Islands. This is a natural reserve with beautiful geological formations, impressive animal fauna and remnants of pre-Inca cultures.
The Ballestas Islands are home to species such as boobies, pelicans, sea lions, Humboldt penguins and other fascinating animals. Along the way, you will see unexplained line drawings in the desert sand in the shape of a candelabra. At the end of the tour, you will go to the bus station to return to Lima.
Overnight in Lima.
- DAY 5 | LIMA - CUSCO / CITY TOUR AND NEAR ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITES (90 min. flight)
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Breakfast.
Transfer from the hotel to the Lima airport to take your flight to Cusco. One of our representatives will welcome you in the Imperial City and accompany you to your selected hotel (Flight not included).
In the afternoon, you will enjoy a guided tour of this charming city, which was the capital of the Inca Empire. The tour begins with a visit to the Convent of Santo Domingo, which was built over the Inca temple of Coricancha, one of the most important precincts dedicated to the cult of the sun.
Ancient chronicles say that its walls were covered with gold leaf and filled with golden representations of nature. Then, visit the Cathedral, the most imposing monument in the Plaza de Armas. Then head to the hills of Cusco where the fortress of Sacsayhuaman is located, whose imposing walls offer an impressive panoramic view of Cusco.
Continue to Qenqo, an archaeological complex of religious use where it is believed that the Incas practiced rituals related to agriculture. Your tour ends at Puca Pucara, in Quechua "red fort", an architectural complex of supposed military use, with multiple environments, squares, baths, aqueducts and towers. It is believed to have been used by the Inca entourage while the leader rested in Tambomachay.
After the visit, return to your hotel.
Overnight in Cusco.
- DAY 6 | CUSCO - MACHU PICCHU
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Breakfast.
After breakfast, you will be picked up from your hotel in Cusco and taken to the train station in Ollantaytambo to begin your adventure to Machu Pichu Pueblo on a route of approximately two and a half hours. Once on the train, you will travel observing the Andean landscapes during a journey of an hour and a half. After arriving at the Aguas Calientes station, our guide will be waiting for you and will accompany you to the bus departure point. You will then take a bus for the 25-minute ride uphill to Machu Picchu, known as the "lost city of the Incas".
It is believed that this archaeological site was built in 1450 by the Inca Pachacutec as his vacation home. However, a century later, the city was abandoned after the Spanish conquest, escaping the destruction that struck other Inca settlements. Throughout the guided tour, you will have the opportunity to learn about the origins of this impressive citadel and explore its most outstanding monuments.
After completing the tour, you will take the bus to Aguas Calientes, where you will enjoy lunch at the restaurant of your choice.
*Lunch time may vary depending on the entrance to the citadel.
**Remember to confirm your reservation as soon as possible to proceed with the purchase of tickets in advance due to the limited capacity of the citadel. Tickets are subject to availability.
Overnight in Aguas Calientes.
- DAY 7 | MACHU PICCHU TOWN - OLLANTA STATION - CUSCO
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Breakfast
Today, you can optionally return to Machu Picchu to visit the other attractions of the citadel. We recommend you get up early and enjoy the morning on the mountain, it is an unforgettable experience! You can choose between climbing Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu Mountain, both with incredible views of the buildings of the archaeological site. Another option to visit is the Inca bridge, a secret military road that controlled access to Machu Picchu.
In the afternoon, board the train back to Ollantaytambo station, the train ride will take an hour and a half and, from there, a shuttle will take you to your hotel in Cusco.
*Remember to purchase your tickets before your trip due to the limited capacity of the citadel. Tickets are subject to availability.
Overnight in Cusco.
- DAY 8 | CUSCO - DEPARTURE
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Breakfast.
At the agreed time transfer from the hotel to the airport accompanied by one of our representatives who will assist you during the trip.
End of services
Restrictions
Prices per adult person quoted in U.S. dollars and payable in local currency according to the exchange rate of the day the package is settled. Subject to change without prior notice and subject to availability. Charges apply for changes or cancellations made. No refunds for unused services. Consult participating cards in the interest free months promotion. Restrictions apply.
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(55) 3686 2930