Cusco 8D/7N Package with Machu Picchu

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

We will visit the Park of Love (Parque del Amor) in Miraflores and enjoy spectacular views of the Pacific Ocean coast. We will continue to Larcomar, a modern shopping and entertainment complex built into the 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 and taste Peru’s most famous drink. We will then visit the San Francisco Convent and its catacombs. We will end the day with a return to our hotel.

• Distance traveled: 12.4 miles
• Maximum altitude: Huaca Pucllana, 525 feet above sea level
• Difficulty level: Easy

We will depart from Lima between 4:30 and 5:00 AM via private transportation toward Paracas. After a three-hour drive, we will reach the coast. Here, we will board a motorboat 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 carved into the desert hillside. 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 through the sand and try sandboarding. Free time will allow us to relax by the oasis or explore on foot. In the evening, we will return to Lima.

• Distance traveled: 323 miles round trip
• Maximum altitude: Huacachina, 1,332 feet above sea level
• Difficulty level: Moderate

We will fly from Lima to Cusco, arriving at Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport. Our representative will transfer us to the hotel. After a short 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 of Inca foundations and Spanish architecture. Next, we will explore Sacsayhuamán, a ceremonial fortress with massive stone walls.

We will continue to Q’enqo, an Inca sanctuary featuring 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 conclude the tour near the Plaza de Armas.

• Distance traveled: 9.3 miles
• Maximum altitude: Sacsayhuamán, 12,142 feet above sea level
• Difficulty level: Easy to Moderate

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

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 Maras Salt Mines (Salineras de Maras), a unique salt mine featuring over 3,500 salt ponds.

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

• Distance traveled: 112 miles
• Maximum altitude: Chinchero, 12,343 feet above sea level
• Difficulty level: Moderate

This will be an unforgettable day. We will take a bus from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu, traveling along winding roads surrounded by cloud forests. At the entrance, we will present 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. Every corner will reveal the genius of Inca engineering.

We will take unforgettable photos of the citadel and the surrounding peaks. If we have the required permits, we can hike Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu Mountain. Afterwards, 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: 93.2 miles
• Maximum altitude: Machu Picchu Mountain, 10,111 feet above sea level
• Difficulty level: Moderate

We will depart from Cusco between 4:00 and 5:00 AM and drive for 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 13,780 feet 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: 74.5 miles
• Maximum altitude: Humantay Lake, 13,780 feet above sea level
• Difficulty level: Moderate to Challenging

We will depart from Cusco at 4:00 AM and drive for 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 and may have the chance to interact with local shepherds dressed in traditional, colorful clothing.

At 17,060 feet above sea level, we will reach the summit. We will marvel at the red, yellow, and turquoise stripes of the mountain. We will also admire the Ausangate Glacier, the highest peak in Cusco. After taking photos, we will descend, enjoy lunch in Cusipata, and return to Cusco.

• Distance traveled: 87 miles
• Maximum altitude: Rainbow Mountain, 17,060 feet above sea level
• Difficulty level: Challenging

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

• Distance traveled: 6.2 miles
• Maximum altitude: Cusco, 11,152 feet above sea level
• Difficulty level: Easy