Day 1: Arrival in Lima – City Tour

We will arrive at Jorge Chávez International Airport in Lima, where our representative will greet us with a sign. We will transfer to our hotel for a short rest. In the afternoon, we will begin our Lima city tour.

We will visit the Parque del Amor in Miraflores and enjoy spectacular views of the Pacific Ocean coastline. We will continue to Larcomar, a modern shopping and entertainment complex built on cliffs. Next, we will visit Huaca Pucllana, a pre-Inca adobe pyramid in the heart of the city.

Later, we will enjoy a Pisco Sour demonstration, tasting Peru’s most famous drink. We will then visit the Convent of San Francisco and its catacombs. We will end the day with a return to our hotel.

Distance traveled: 20 km

Highest altitude: Huaca Pucllana, 160 meters above sea level

Difficulty level: Easy

Day 2: Paracas, Ica, and Huacachina

We will depart Lima between 04:30 and 05:00 AM in private transport to Paracas. After three hours, we will reach the coast. Here, we will board a speedboat to the Ballestas Islands.

We will admire sea lions, Humboldt penguins, pelicans, and marine biodiversity. On the way, we will observe the Candelabro, a massive geoglyph etched on the desert hill. After the excursion, we will travel to Ica for a traditional lunch.

In the afternoon, we will head to the Huacachina Oasis, a desert paradise surrounded by golden dunes. We will ride powerful dune buggies across the sand and try sandboarding. Free time will allow us to relax by the oasis or explore on foot. At night, we will return to Lima.

Distance traveled: 520 km round trip

Highest altitude: Huacachina, 406 meters above sea level

Difficulty level: Moderate

Day 3: Arrival in Cusco – City Tour

We will fly from Lima to Cusco, arriving at Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport. Our representative will transfer us to the hotel. After some rest, we will begin our Cusco city tour.

We will visit Qorikancha, also known as the Temple of the Sun. The site reveals the impressive fusion between Inca foundations and Spanish architecture. Next, we will explore Sacsayhuamán, a ceremonial fortress with enormous stone walls.

We will continue to Q’enqo, an Inca sanctuary with carved altars and tunnels. Afterward, we will visit Puca Pucará, a small fortress, and Tambomachay, a temple dedicated to water. We will return to Cusco and end the tour near the Plaza de Armas.

Distance traveled: 15 km

Highest altitude: Sacsayhuamán, 3,701 meters above sea level

Difficulty level: Easy to Moderate

Day 4: Chinchero, Maras, Moray, and Ollantaytambo

We will start at 7:00 AM and travel to the Sacred Valley of the Incas. Our first stop will be Chinchero. Here, we will visit its archaeological site and admire a demonstration of Andean weaving traditions.

We will continue to Moray, where giant circular terraces descend into the earth. This site served as an ancient Inca agricultural laboratory. Next, we will visit the Salineras of Maras, a unique salt mine with over 3,500 salt ponds.

At noon, we will enjoy a Novo-Andean buffet lunch in Urubamba. In the afternoon, we will explore Ollantaytambo fortress, a strategic Inca citadel. In the evening, we will board the train to Aguas Calientes, the gateway to Machu Picchu.

Distance traveled: 180 km

Highest altitude: Chinchero, 3,762 meters above sea level

Difficulty level: Moderate

Day 5: Visit to Machu Picchu

This day will be unforgettable. We will take a bus from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu. We will pass winding roads surrounded by cloud forests. At the entrance, we will show our tickets and passports.

Our expert guide will lead us through Machu Picchu for two hours. We will discover the Temple of the Sun, the Intihuatana, and the Sacred Plaza. Each corner will reveal the genius of Inca engineering.

We will take unforgettable photos of the citadel and surrounding peaks. If we have permits, we may hike Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu Mountain. Afterward, we will return to Aguas Calientes for lunch. In the afternoon, we will take the train back to Ollantaytambo and return to Cusco.

Distance traveled: 150 km

Highest altitude: Machu Picchu Mountain 3,082 meters above sea level

Difficulty level: Moderate

Day 6: Humantay Lake

We will depart Cusco between 04:00 and 05:00 AM, and drive two hours to Mollepata. After breakfast, we will continue to Soraypampa.

From here, we will hike uphill for 1.5 hours to Humantay Lake. We will see lush vegetation, Andean flora, and grazing llamas. At 4,200 meters above sea level, we will reach the turquoise waters of the lake.

We will enjoy free time for photos and rest. After snacks, we will descend and return to Soraypampa. Later, we will have lunch and return to Cusco.

Distance traveled: 120 km

Highest altitude: Humantay Lake 4,200 meters above sea level

Difficulty level: Moderate to Challenging

Day 7: Rainbow Mountain – Vinicunca

We will leave Cusco at 04:00 AM and drive two hours to Cusipata. After breakfast, we will continue by vehicle for 45 minutes to Pulawasipata.

From the base, we will begin a 1.5-hour hike toward Rainbow Mountain. We will pass herds of alpacas and llamas. We may interact with local shepherds in colorful traditional clothing.

At 5,200 meters above sea level, we will reach the summit. We will marvel at the mountain’s red, yellow, and turquoise stripes. We will also admire the Ausangate Glacier, Cusco’s highest peak. After photos, we will descend, enjoy lunch in Cusipata, and return to Cusco.

Distance traveled: 140 km

Highest altitude: Rainbow Mountain 5,200 meters above sea level

Difficulty level: Challenging

Day 8: Free Day and Departure

In the morning, we will have free time to relax or explore Cusco independently. We may shop for handicrafts or visit museums. At the scheduled time, we will transfer to the airport for our flight to Lima. Our Cusco Peru Vacation Packages will conclude with unforgettable memories of Peru.

Distance traveled: 10 km

Highest altitude: Cusco 3,399 meters above sea level

Difficulty level: Easy