Tour Lima, Paracas, Cusco and Machu Picchu 7D/6N
Visit Lima, Ballestas Island, Huacachina, Cusco, Machu Picchu and Rainbow Mountain
Get to know the wonders of Peru with our 7 day Peru tour of Lima, Paracas, Huacachina and Cusco! Explore the cities of Lima and Cusco during the 1/2 day city tours. Witness the stunning Ballestas Islands of Paracas and the breathtaking Oasis of Huacachina in our full day tour from Lima. Fly to the capital of the Incas Cusco, and immerse yourself in the beauty of the Sacred Valley and the iconic citadel of Machu Picchu! And if that isnt enough, behold the most spectacular view in all of Peru atop the panoramic vista of Rainbow Mountain!
This comprehensive package includes hotels, domestic flights to and from the capital of Lima, personal bilingual tour guide throughout, private transportation and driver and all entrance tickets to the tourist sites.
Places to visit :
- Lima
- Ballestas Islands
- Haucachina
- Cusco
- Sacred Valley
- Machu Picchu
- Rainbow Mountain
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Itinerary
- Day 1 : Reception at Lima airport – 1/2 Day Lima City Tour
- Day 2 : Paracas, Ballestas Islands, Ica, Huacachina Full Day Tour – Lima
- Day 3 : Fly from Lima to Cusco – 1/2 Day Cusco City Tour
- Day 4 : Cusco – Sacred Valley Tour – Train to Aguas Calientes
- Day 5 : Aguas Calientes – Machu Picchu Tour – Cusco
- Day 6 : Rainbow Mountain Full Day Tour – Cusco
- Day 7 : Cusco airport transfer – Fly from Cusco to Lima
DAY 1: RECEPTION AT LIMA AIRPORT – 1/2 DAY CITY TOUR OF LIMA
The 7 day tour will start with a personal reception at Lima airport by your guide and driver, who will accompany you in your private transport to your hotel in Lima.
At 1:30pm you will be collected from your hotel and taken on a 4-hour tour of the city of Lima.
The first half of the tour will be a visit to the historic center of the Peruvian capital. Sites include:
- The Plaza de Armas (the main square)
- The Government Palace
- The Cathedral of Lima
- The Archbishop’s Palace
- The Cordano Bar (Lima’s oldest bar)
- San Franscisco Museum
The second half of the tour will be a visit to the Pueblo Libre district, which is home to the Privately owned Larco Museum. Here you will find more than 45 thousand pieces of original pottery, located in an 18th-century mansion, built on a pre-Columbian 7th-century pyramid. Marvel at the countless treasures displayed in one of the world’s most prestigious museums for gold and silver. The Larco Museum’s exclusive collection of pre-Columbian erotic ceramics, make it one of the most popular attractions in South America.
At the end of the tour, you will be taken back to your hotel in Lima.
DAY 2: PARACAS, BALLESTAS ISLANDS, ICA, HUACACHINA – RETURN TO LIMA
5:00am: Pick up from your hotel in Lima.
Travel 245km along Pan-American highway to Paracas, a tourist resort in the province of Pisco. Stop for breakfast in the city of Chincha on the way (optional). Arrive in Paracas 7:45am.
8:00am: Depart in boat to Ballestas Islands. Here you can appreciate the famous Candelabra, an immense petroglyph located in the Bay of Independence in Paracas. 30 minutes offshore you can observe the biodiversity of marine fauna and marine birds’ resident in the Ballestas Islands including Guaneras, Peruvian Piquero, Cormorant Guanay, Cormorant of Red Legs, Zarcillo, Peruvian Pelican, Humboldt Penguin, Sea lions and dolphins. After 2 hours, you will return to shore.
10:00am: 1 hour drive in private transport to the city of Ica.
11:00am: Visit the award winning Vitivinicola Winery ‘El Catador’. Here you’ll learn about artisanal wine and pisco making processes and have a taste of the liquors made in the winery.
1:00pm: Take lunch in Ica (optional), and drive to Huacachina.
2:30pm: Visit to the Oasis and Lagoon of Huacachina. A natural oasis located 5km west of Ica. It’s emerald green waters are surrounded by huge sand dunes and an abundance of palm trees and eucalyptus trees (introduced species). It is also home to the carob tree species known as Huarango, which is used for resting migratory birds that pass through this region. Here you will take a 90 minute tour in beach buggy (tubular). An activity perfect for people who like speed, adrenaline and wind in their face! And do not mind a sand bath from the buggy climbing up and down the massive dunes! At the end of the tour you will return to the Oasis of Huacachina to walk alongside the lagoon and take photos.
6:30pm: Depart Huacachina to begin journey in private transport back to Lima.
10:30pm: Drop off at your hotel in Lima where you will stay the night.
DAY 3: FLY FROM LIMA TO CUSCO – 1/2 DAY CITY TOUR OF CUSCO
Day 3 will begin with breakfast in your hotel in Lima.
Your private transport will then pick you up and drive you to Lima airport to board your mid-morning flight to Cusco.
After a 90 minute flight, you will land in Cusco to be greeted by your guide and driver, who will accompany you in your private transport to your hotel in Cusco.
Once at the hotel you can relax and enjoy an aromatic cup of coca-leaf tea and take lunch (not included) in one of the local restaurants, before beginning the afternoons’ tour of Cusco.
At 1.30pm you will regroup with your tour guide and private transportation to commence the tour of the Inca capital. The 4-hour tour will take you on a journey through Cusco’s most prominent historical sites such as the Temple of the Sun or Qoricancha, which was the religious, geographical, and political center of Cusco during the period of the Incas. The astounding Inca fortress of Sacsayhuamán, whose stonework is so impeccable that it is said ‘will endure as long as the world itself’. And finally, Q’enqo, a sacred Incan pilgrimage site, that once served as an astronomical observatory and mummification house.
On the City Tour Cusco, your personal tour guide will also accompany you round the famous San Pedro market and Plaza de Armas before returning you back to your hotel for 6pm.
DAY 4: CUSCO – SACRED VALLEY OF THE INCAS – AGUAS CALIENTES
Day 4 of the tour starts with breakfast at your hotel in Cusco.
7:30am pick up from your hotel in Cusco. After a 1-hour drive through the Sacred Valley of the Incas, you’ll briefly stop at the Mirador de Taray to capture breathtaking photos of the valley from one of its famous viewpoints.
A further 30 minute drive will bring us to the archaeological park of Pisaq, the home of the famous Intihuatana ‘sundail’, and the first Inca fortress of the tour. Fulfilling many functions including ceremonial, religious & astronomical, the 15th century Inca refuge of Pisac is rich in history and offers one of the most spectacular views of the Sacred Valley from above.
After guiding you through the incredibly well-preserved stonework of the archaeological site, your guide and your transport will accompany you back down the valley for a peruse through the towns iconic market, cobbled streets and authentic plazas.
The afternoons’ tour will begin surrounded by the natural beauty of Urubamba. The largest town in the sacred valley and our lunch destination for the day. With a multitude of restaurants to choose from, you can treat yourself to anything from local cuisine to a buffet lunch from only $20 USD (optional extra cost).
After lunch, your transport will take you alongside the Urubamba River, to the picturesque town of Ollantaytambo. Here your guide will accompany you through the bustling local markets and the famous Inca fortress that towers above the town. The strategic position and architectural sophistication of the site, offers visitors some of the most spectacular views of the sacred valley from above. The exquisite stonework and rich history of Ollantaytambo will take you and your guide on an impressive journey through Inca antiquity, before you complete the days’ tour of the sacred valley at Ollantaytambo train station.
The final journey of the day will be aboard the tourist train to Aguas Calientes (Machu Picchu town). The 1-hour 45 minute train ride will treat you to breathtaking scenes of snow-capped mountains, Inka farming terraces and of course more remarkable Inka ruins. After which you will once again be greeted by your tour guide, and escorted to your hotel in the town of Aguas Calientes, the home of Machu Picchu.
DAY 5: AGUAS CALIENTES – MACHU PICCHU TOUR – CUSCO
Day 5 will begin with breakfast in your hotel in Aguas Calientes.
At 6:30am your guide will escort you the bus station where you will board the tourist bus to Machu Picchu. The scenic route from Aguas Calientes takes you on a 30 minute bus ride up the mountainside to the entrance of the Inca citadel. Once inside, you will be taken on a 3-hour tour of Machu Picchu where you will make your way through the Inca city with your personal guide. Aswell as visiting the famous sites of the temple of the sun, the central plaza and the stepped terraces, you will have plenty opportunity to take the bucket list photos you came for atop the panoramic viewpoint of Machu Picchu. Before boarding the bus back down the mountain, your guide will also allow you time to explore the mysteries of the sanctuary alone.
Once you have regrouped with your guide and taken the bus back to Aguas Calientes, there will be time to take lunch in one of Machu Picchu towns’ many restaurants (optional extra), before boarding the train back to Ollantaytambo. There you’ll be greeted by your guide and private transportation who will take you on the 2-hour drive back to your hotel in Cusco. Arrival time in Cusco is approximately 6.30pm.
*There will also be time to climb Huayna Picchu mountain or Machu Picchu Mountain in this tour after your guided tour of the Inca citadel. However please be aware, this will be an extra cost of $70 USD per person and will involve an extra 2-hours hiking. Return to Cusco will therefore be aboard a later train and arrival time in Cusco will be approx. 8.30pm.*
DAY 6: RAINBOW MOUNTAIN AND RED VALLEY FULL DAY TOUR – CUSCO
The Rainbow Mountain and Red Valley tour starts with pick up at 5am from your hotel in Cusco.
Your private transportation will take you on a 2-hour drive through the picturesque towns and valleys of the Peruvian Andes until we reach the town of Cusipata. Here we will stop for a delicious breakfast in a local restaurant amidst the stunning backdrop of the surrounding mountain range.
After breakfast, your driver will transport you a further 90 minutes up the valley to the start of the hike. Accompanied by your guide, you will begin at elevation 4,650 m / 15,255 ft. If you do not wish to hike the 90 minute trail to the first viewpoint, our Rainbow Mountain tour offers you the option to hire the services of a horse to carry you for the first hour up the trail to viewpoint. Please bear in mind that if you wish to reach the highest viewpoint, you will need to hike the final 20 minutes on foot, to the summit at 5,040 m / 16,535 ft.
Once you have arrived at the viewpoint, you will be treated to the beautiful views of Vinicunca and its natural formation of mineral rich striking colours, including vibrant shades of red, orange, yellow, green, and blue.
The mountains surrounding Vinicunca comprise the breathtaking hills of the Red Valley. The mountains get their name from the distinct presence of iron oxide in the rock, giving visitors a unique viewpoint of a deep red mountain range. Should you wish to view the valley from the Mirador del Valle Rojo, your guide will accompany you along the trail for an additional 30 minutes to enable you to get some even more astonishing photos. Thankfully, the red valley is much quieter than the trails of Rainbow Mountain, treating you to an exclusive experience amongst the Cordillera de los Andes.
Once you have taken in your surroundings and bagged as many photos as you can carry, you will descend back down the mountain with your guide. Your driver will be waiting for you to return at the end of the hike, ready to transport you back to the restaurant in Cusipata for a well-deserved rest and lunch.
The final leg of the tour will be the 2-hour drive back to Cusco. Arrival at your hotel is approximately 4pm.
DAY 7: CUSCO – AIRPORT TRANSFER – RETURN FLIGHT TO LIMA
Day 7 will begin with breakfast in your hotel in Cusco.
At the appropriate time you’ll be picked up by your guide and driver, and transferred to Cusco airport in plenty time to board your return flight to Lima.
Included
- Private airport transfer from Lima airport to hotel in Lima.
- Private city tour of Lima (inc. Transport, Tour guide and Entrance tickets).
- Private Transport from: Lima to Paracas to Ica to Huacachina and back to Lima.
- Ballestas Islands Boat Tour (group of up to 15 passengers, boat, guide, tickets).
- Huacachina Private Tour (Sand Buggy, Tour guide, tickets and sandboarding).
- Visit to Vitivinicola Winery ‘El Catador’ in Ica.
- Private airport transfer from hotel in Lima to Lima airport.
- Private airport transfer from Cusco airport to hotel in the city of Cusco.
- Private city tour of Cusco (inc. Transport, Tour guide and Entrance tickets).
- Private tour of Sacred Valley (inc. Transport, Tour guide, Entrance tickets).
- Round trip train tickets from: Ollantaytambo – Aguas Calientes – Ollantaytambo
(expedition/standard class). - Round trip bus tickets from: Aguas Calientes – Machu Picchu – Aguas Calientes.
- Entrance tickets to Machu Picchu.
- Private 3-hour guided tour of Machu Picchu Citadel.
- Private transport from Ollantaytambo train station to Cusco.
- Private tour of Rainbow Mountain and Red Valley (inc. Transport, Tour guide, Breakfast and Lunch, trekking poles and Entrance tickets).
- Private airport transfer from hotel in Cusco to Cusco airport.
- 2 nights hotel stay in Lima (inc. breakfast).
- 1 night hotel stay in Aguas Calientes (inc. breakfast).
- 3 nights hotel stay in Cusco (inc. breakfast).
- Round trip flight ticket from Lima – Cusco – Lima (inc. 23kg luggage per person)
- Professional English/Spanish speaking tour guide.
Not Included
- Food not included in the itinerary.
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner on Huacachina tour
- Optional buffet lunch in Urubamba, Sacred Valley : $20 USD (upon client request)
- Optional lunch in Aguas Calientes town : $ 27 USD (upon client request)
- Hike to Huayna Picchu/Machu Picchu mountain : $ 70 USD (upon client request)
- Optional entrance to hot springs/thermal baths in Aguas Calientes (S / .10 soles)
Recommendations to bring
- Original passport – expiration date no less than 7 months
- Walking shoes or light shoes or tennis shoes.
- Canteen water bottle as you should drink plenty of fluid on the tour
- Raincoat or long poncho during the rainy season
- Long sleeve shirts
- Long pants
- Insect repellent
- Sunscreen
- Wide-brimmed hat – UPV is strong at altitude
- Sunglasses
- Medicine/personal effects (eg. contact lense liquid)
- A light backpack or briefcase
- Camera or phone camera
- Cash/coins – small denominations – soles & dollars
- Face mask and face shield (if preferred)
- Swimming suit for the thermal baths in Aguas calientes (optional)
Packing List
ESSENTIAL ITEMS:
- Original Passport
- VALID STUDENT ID CARD (if booked as a student)
- Immigration card (delivered on the airport upon entering Peru)
- Good quality backpack (medium sized)
- Water storage bottle or canteen: Camelbak bottles are recommended, but all need to be sufficient to hold 1-2 litres
- Comfortable shoes, preferably light with good soles (waterproof goretex for rainy seasons)
FOR YOUR BAGGAGE:
As flights and trains have luggage limits per person, we recommend bringing only important and necessary items to Cusco.
- 7 breathable t-shirts
- 7 long sleeve shirts
- 4 trousers
- 7 sets of underwear
- 7 pairs of socks
- 4 fleece
- 1 waterproof coat and pants “only for rainy seasons”
- 1 sun hat
- Sandals and swimsuit – for hot springs in Machu Picchu town (optional)
- Small quick-drying towel
- Portable battery charger for phone and cameras
TOILETRIES:
- Sunscreen
- Facial moisturiser
- Insect repellent
- Hand sanitizer
- Wet wipes
- Toothbrush and toothpaste
- Toilet paper
- Personal medication
- First aid kit: band-aids, moleskin, etc.
ITEMS TO TAKE INSIDE MACHU PICCHU:
We recommend taking a backpack into the citadel, however please be aware that bags of more than 25 liters will not be allowed. Larger backpacks will need be stored outside the gates of the citadel.
- Water bottle/canteen
- Sun hat
- Rain clothes
- Camera or phone camera
- Hand sanitizer
- Toilet paper & small plastic bag for waste
- Extra cash for souvenirs, drinks, and tips
Additional Information
VISTADOME TRAIN FIRST CLASS OR INCA RAIL 360º TRAIN : For an additional payment of $30 USD per person, you can upgrade your tour package to the Vistadome class train or the Inca Rail 360º train for the return journey from Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo. The upgrade is subject to the availability of trains on the dates you wish to travel.
VISTADOME TRAIN
EXPEDITION TRAIN
HOTEL CATEGORY 4****: For an additional payment of $120 USD per person, you can upgrade your hotel stay in Lima, Cusco and Puno according to the tour package itinerary and obtain a 4* category hotel.
HOTEL CATEGORY 5*****: Request your quote according to your travel dates.
PRIVATE SINGLE ROOM:
- * Hotel 3***: For an extra payment of $200 USD, you can obtain 01 private single room in 3*** category hotels.
- * Hotel 4****: For an extra payment of $300 USD, you can obtain 01 private single room in 4**** category hotels.
- * Hotel 5****: Request your quote with our sales agent.
DISCOUNTS:
* Peruvian Tourists with their valid DNI, Tourists with a passport from the Andean Community (Colombia, Ecuador and Bolivia), get a discount. “Does not apply to the Inca Trail tour”
* Foreign tourists with a student card, under 25 years old, current expiration date of the same year, get a discount.
For more information write to us by email: machupicchuviajesperu@gmail.com or to WhatsApp +51 995050803
- *Extra tickets will need to be purchased to climb Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu mountain
- *There are limited number of spaces available per day, so we recommend requesting booking the tickets in advance
- *Once the mountain tickets are sold out for that day, there are no options available for extra tickets
- *The cost to climb the Huaynapicchu or Machu Picchu mountain is $ 70 USD per person. This will be added to the total cost
- *Those hiking Inca Trail that wish to do Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu mountain, will also be charged an extra $ 70 USD
- *IMPORTANT: Before requesting tickets to the Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu mountain, check availability by contacting us!
- The hotel reservation is subject to space availability.
- The cost of the tour packages is based on a double or matrimonial room. For an individual room, an additional payment must be made.
- We can also organize a travel itinerary according to your requirements and the places you want to visit. These can be with category 3, * 4 *, and 5 * hotels.
- For more queries and information write to us by email:​machupicchuviajesperu@gmail.com
WHY CHOOSE MACHU PICCHU VIAJES PERU?
- We are a local tour operator based in Cusco with 15 years of experience as a Tour operator 100% Cusquenian Company.
- We have all the Authorizations and licensed by the Peruvian government as proof that we are an official tour operator.
- We have the Best Tour guides (Fluent in English and Spanish): We are so proud of our guides! They are highly professional, licensed and degrees by the Peruvian government and speak fluent English and Spanish. They are very knowledgeable and passionate about Incan heritage and history. Our guides are dedicated to continuous personal and professional development. They do research to ensure that you receive accurately and recognized theories in Incan and Andean cultures.
- Small groups & Personalized and High-quality service (Customized Private Tour), This fact alone sets us apart from other companies that operate departures with bigger groups.
- No hidden prices or Surprises/ We Never Pass you onto another operator as most travel agencies do here. We will depart even if you are a group of 02 persons (Departure of tours is 100% guaranteed).
- We never share services with other companies as most travel agencies do here to Minimize cost
- We are a Sustainable and eco-friendly tour company, Machu Picchu Viajes Peru has always believed that we should “give back” to the communities we pass through on our treks. Therefore, as part of our commitment to responsible tourism, we socially support and employ these communities.
- We are committed to social projects and improving living conditions for the children of Peru.
- Our dream as a locally based company is to create small personalized tours & treks strictly and only operated by local professional staff catering to Personalized and High-quality service.
- We treat our team of porters the best with a HOUSE for them to sleep in and proper equipment, wages, and health insurance for everyone
- Master Chefs The best in the Cusco region
- The food provided on our treks is the best( buffet Style and plenty of food)
- The best Camping Equipment for the Inca Trail and alternative treks (spacious tents 4 season aluminum poles tents, Eating & Cooking tents, Portable table & chairs, comfortable mattresses, and more…)
- Our tourist transports are exclusively for our services, which are completely reliable, comfortable, safe and with all the necessary authorizations.
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Where does the tour start and end?
- All ours tours begins with the pick up to the tourists at the door of their hotels “We pick up to our clients from any hotel located in the city of Cusco”, We recommend to stay close to the historical center of the city of Cusco, it will make it easier to find your hotel.
- All our tours ends at the door of the hotels, it means the tours will finish with transfer to your respective hotel located in Cusco.
How to prevent altitude sickness?
- The altitude sickness or soroche can cause you some discomfort during your visit such as dizziness, fatigue or nausea. Try to avoid alcoholic beverages and fatty foods before the visit.
- To reduce symptoms, try to acclimatize yourself one day before to the altitude of the city of Cusco. We recommend to drink infusions of coca leaf (natural plant used by the Incas) is an excellent option to avoid the actitude sickness.
How is the accommodation?
- For all the tours which include hotels. We offer hotels of 3* and 4* category, it has spacious and comfortable rooms, bathrooms, hot showers and bueffet breakfast. If the tourist like, you can change the accommodation to a better service. You just have to request it via email for an additional cost.
Which season is the best time to visit Cusco and Machu Picchu?
- The dry season months between April to December are the best time to come and visit Cusco. During those days the possibility of rain is very little, so the roads are not swampy and the landscapes can be better to enjoy and takes the best pictures. On the other hand, the months with the most rain are January, February and March.
What are the coldest months in Cusco Peru?
- The coldest season in Cusco are in the months from May to July. During this time the sun is strong in the day, but once it goes down or you spend much time in the shade, it can get very cold. It can go below zero at night, so warm clothes and Jackets are necessary to bring during these months.
How long in advance can I request the tour?
- We recommend to purchase the tours weeks or months in advance, this because the train and Machu Picchu tickets has a limit of spaces, dont wait until the lust minute to book your tour, other ways you will not be able to find spaces.
During the trip to Machu Picchu, where the big luggages will stay?
The train company that operates to Machu Picchu does not allow the traveler to carry a suitcase that weighs more than 7 kilograms. To go up and visit the city of Machu Picchu, it is recommended to carry a light and small backpack for your convenience; the rest of the luggages you can leave them without any problem at the storage of your hotel in Cusco, or you can also leave at our office in Cusco city, we have an storage too.
Very Important in case you want to book the Inca trail to Machu Picchu:
- CLASSIC INCA TRAIL 4 DAYS: If you want to book the Classic Inca Trail 4 days, you must to book early to get your desired date. Depending on the month you prefer to do the hike, you may need to book 6 months or more in advance, the limit of spaces for the inca trail 4 days is 400 people per each day.
- SHORT INCA TRAIL: If you are booking the 1 or 2 day Inca Trail, it is preferred that you also book in advance, however 2 to 4 month in advance would be good, the limit of spaces for the short inca trail is 200 people per each day.
When is the best season to hike the Inca Trail?
- The best time of year to do the inca trail is between May to October, with August and September being the best months of all. The trail is dry and the weather is lovely. During the rainy season between November to April the trail will be wet and can make it more difficult.
What will you live in the Tour Lima, Paracas, Cusco, Machu Picchu and Vinicunca 7 Days
- We will have an adventure in the Huacachina sandbanks.
- We will enter the sea to contemplate the impressive Ballestas Islands accompanied by marine fauna.
- During the tour you will be able to appreciate the immense natural beauty that Cusco, Machu Picchu and Puno have.
- Not only will Machu Picchu captivate you, but you will also see some wonderful destinations like the 7 Color Mountain.
- The Tour will captivate you and we will visit the Coast and the mountains of southern Peru.
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