8 Days Peru by Sea and Land

Peru by Sea and Land

8 Days / 7 Nights

TOUR INCLUDES:

• 2 nights in Lima
• 1 night in Paracas
• 1 night in Lima
• 1 night in Cusco
• 1 night in Machu Picchu
• 1 night in Cusco
• Private transfer from Cusco Airport to the hotel with a representative
• Shared half-day tour in Cusco to Coricancha, Cathedral, Sacsayhuaman, Qenqo, Puca Pucara, and Tambomachay
• Partial Cusco Tourist Ticket (Partial BTC – Cusco Ruins)
• Shared transfer from the selected hotel in Cusco to the Ollanta station
• Voyager (one way) and 360° (return) round-trip train tickets from/to Ollantaytambo station
• Shared tour for 2 days and 1 night to Machu Picchu with a site guide
• Private transfer from Lima Airport to the hotel with a representative
• Shared half-day tour in Lima to Aliaga House, Cathedral, and Larco Museum
• Shared 2-day, 1-night tour from Lima to Ica ending in Paracas
• Lunch menu at Café Inkaterra
• Shared transfer from Ollantaytambo station to the hotel in Cusco
• Private transfer from the hotel to Cusco Airport with a representative
• Day 1:
  • Bus ticket
  • Transfer from the hotel to the bus station
  • Transfer from the bus station to the hotel
  • Entrance to the ICA’s regional museum
  • Private transfer from ica to paracas
• Day 2:
  • Transfer from hotel to pier round-trip
  • Transfer from the hotel to the bus station
  • Transfer from the bus station to the hotel
  • Entrance to Ballestas Island

NOT INCLUDED:

• Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages during meals.

• Meals not mentioned in the itinerary.

• International and domestic air tickets.

• Personal expenses (laundry, telephone calls, travel insurance, etc.)

• Early check in, late check out.

• Tips

• Travel Insurance.

Peru by Sea and Land

8 Days / 7 Nights

ITINERARY:

DAY 1 | Arrival to Lima.

Upon your arrival at Jorge Chávez International Airport in Lima, our transportation service with a representative takes you to the selected hotel.

• One night’s accommodation in Lima at selected hotel.

DAY 2 | Lima | City tour and Larco Museum.

Our guide picks you up from your hotel to begin your Historic Center of Lima tour. Start by visiting the Aliaga House, a colonial mansion with over 5 centuries of history, considered the oldest house in the Americas. Then, explore the Plaza Mayor, recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, where you visit the imposing Lima Cathedral. Finally, visit the Larco Museum, located in the traditional district of Pueblo Libre. The museum boasts a comprehensive collection of pre-Hispanic gold and silver objects and a selection of erotic art pieces. Here, immerse yourself in over 5,000 years of ancient Peruvian history. This tour is shared with other passengers.

*Please note that the pickup window for this shared service is 30 minutes from the start time.

• One night’s accommodation in Lima at selected hotel and breakfast included.

DAY 3 | Lima – Ica | Ica city tour – Paracas.

You are transferred from your hotel in Lima to the bus station to go to the city of Ica. Upon arrival, you will visit the Plaza de Armas of the city and the main streets of Ica Antigua and Moderna. Then you will have a panoramic tour of the temple of the Lord of Luren. Visit an artisan winery where you will have a full explanation of the elaboration of wine and Pisco with its respective tasting. You will also visit the Regional Museum of Ica where you will appreciate the evolution of the five most representative cultures of the region such as Paracas, Nazca, Wari, Ica, Chincha, and Inca. Finally, you will visit the Huacachina Lagoon also called “the Oasis of America” where you will appreciate the wonderful desert landscape surrounded by impressive dunes. At the end, you will be transferred to your selected hotel in Paracas.

• One night’s accommodation in Paracas at selected hotel and breakfast included.

DAY 4 | Paracas | Ballestas Islands – Lima.

Today enjoy a morning tour of the famous Ballestas Islands, located 45 minutes off the coast of Paracas. The islands congregate an impressive animal fauna: guano birds, penguins, tendrils, and sea lions that curiously approach the tourist boats and jump around them. At the end of the tour, you will return to the hotel. Later you will be transferred from the hotel to the bus station to return to the city of Lima. You will be transferred to your selected hotel upon arrival at the bus station.

• One night’s accommodation in Lima at selected hotel and breakfast included.

DAY 5 | Lima – Cusco | City tour and nearby archaeological sites.

Our transportation service with an English-speaking driver picks you up from your selected hotel and takes you to Jorge Chávez International Airport in Lima.

Domestic flight from Lima to Cusco.

Upon your arrival at Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport in Cusco, our transportation service and a representative are ready to escort you to your selected hotel.

Enjoy a guided tour of the charming and magical city of Cusco, the capital of the Inca empire. Start visiting the Santo Domingo Convent in the Coricancha temple. Then, visit the main temple of the city of Cusco, known as the Cathedral Basilica of the Virgin of the Assumption. Later, tour the Cusco hills of the Sacsayhuaman Fortress, visit the Qenqo archaeological complex, and walk through the Puca Pucara military architectural complex and the ruins of Tambomachay, also known as the Inca spa. Finally, return to the selected hotel. This tour is shared with other passengers.

*Please note that the pickup window for this shared service is 30 minutes from the start time.

The Partial Tourist Ticket of Cusco (BTC Partial), included in the itinerary, is a personal and non-transferable document that grants access to the following archaeological sites near the city: Sacsayhuamán, Qenqo, Puca Pucara, and Tambomachay.

• One night’s accommodation in Cusco at selected hotel and breakfast included.

DAY 6 | Cusco – Machu Picchu.

Our shared transportation service takes you from your selected hotel in Cusco to Ollantaytambo station.

*Please note that the pickup window is up to 30 minutes as a shared transfer.

You board the Voyager train by Inca Rail at the Ollantaytambo station heading to the Aguas Calientes station (Machu Picchu Pueblo). Upon arrival, you receive assistance. For your return to Ollantaytambo station, you board the 360° train. Each journey lasts approximately one and a half hours, and schedules are subject to availability.

*Voyager Service: Ambient music on board, magic on board: Ollantay (available only on the way to Aguas Calientes).

*360° Service: Live music, USB port to charge mobile devices, magic on board: Ollantay (available only on the way to Aguas Calientes).

Aguas Calientes, located on the slopes of Machu Picchu, offers a vibrant craft market, a variety of restaurants, and lodging options. Just 25 minutes by bus, you will find Machu Picchu, an impressive feat of engineering and architecture believed to have served as a sanctuary and retreat for the Inca Pachacútec. Designated a UNESCO World Heritage site and one of the New Seven Wonders of the Modern World, Machu Picchu, which means “Old Mountain,” captivates with its historical splendor and natural majesty. After the visit, return by bus to Aguas Calientes. This tour is shared with other passengers.

*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. The specific circuit to visit Machu Picchu and schedule will be selected according to availability at the time of reservation confirmation. You can check the circuits by visiting this link: https://acortar.link/TQYAEj

Enjoy a delicious set lunch menu at Café Inkaterra while taking in the breathtaking view of the Vilcanota River. The restaurant is known for its unique blend of Andean cuisine and contemporary trends, resulting in a fusion-style meal with a distinctive flavor.

• One night’s accommodation in Machu picchu at selected hotel, breakfast, lunch included.

DAY 7 | Machu Picchu – Cusco.

Enjoy a peaceful free morning in Aguas Calientes. If you prefer, you have the option to return to Machu Picchu to explore additional attractions offered by the citadel. We recommend waking up early to witness the sunrise over the mountain, a truly unforgettable experience. In the afternoon, begin your return to Cusco.

*Note: If you prefer, you have the option to return to Machu Picchu to explore additional attractions offered by the citadel (second entry ticket not included, please ask for the additional cost).

After your train journey from Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo, a transfer will be waiting for you at the train station to take you to the selected hotel in Cusco. This transfer will be shared with other passengers.

*Please note that as it is a shared transfer, the waiting time from the train arrival is up to 30 minutes before departing to Cusco.

• One night’s accommodation in Cusco at selected hotel and breakfast included.

DAY 8 | Cusco | Departure.

Our transportation service and a representative pick you up to take you from your selected hotel to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport in Cusco.

Domestic flight from Cusco to Lima.

• Breakfast included.