Peru tour 7 Days

At 5:00 am, pick up from the hotel in Lima. We will travel 245 km along the Pan-American Highway to Paracas, a tourist center in the Pisco province. We will stop in the city of Chincha to use the facilities and have a typical breakfast offered by the place.

After recharging our energy, we will continue our journey to our destination, Paracas. Later, between 07:45 – 08:00 am, we will depart to the Ballestas Islands, where we will take a motorboat tour. During our tour, we will see the famous Candelabra, an immense petroglyph located in the Bay of Independence in Paracas.

After 30 minutes at sea, we will observe the biodiversity of marine fauna resident on the Ballestas Islands, such as guaneras birds, sea lions, Peruvian pelicans, Humboldt penguins, and dolphins. After enjoying the tour, we will return to the private port of Bahía de la Independencia to start the next excursion around 10:00 to 10:30 am. At 11:00 am, we will depart to the city of Ica, where we will visit the artisanal winery “El Catador” or “Nieto,” a national award-winning winery.

Here, we will learn about the process of making wine and pisco in an artisanal way and also taste the liqueurs from the winery. We will also have lunch. At 4:30 pm, we will visit the Oasis and Huacachina Lagoon; a natural oasis located in the city of Ica, surrounded by huge dunes and emerald green waters.

There is abundant vegetation composed of palm trees, eucalyptus, and the Huarango tree, which serves as a resting place for migratory birds traveling through this region. Next, we will start the tour in a buggy (tubular), which takes approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes.

This tour is ideal for people who enjoy adrenaline, adventure, and feeling the wind and sand on their faces as the buggy goes up and down the largest dunes in the area. Finally, we will return to the Huacachina Oasis, where you will have time to walk around the resort and take photos.

At 6:30 pm, we will travel by bus from Ica to Lima, arriving around 10:30 pm.

In the morning, transfer to the airport. You will take the flight from Lima to Cusco (1-hour flight). Once you arrive at Cusco airport, our transportation will pick you up and take you to your respective hotel in Cusco.

Upon arrival, you will have a coca tea to prevent altitude sickness, and you can also rest and have a light lunch before starting the city tour in Cusco. At 1:30 pm, the city tour begins. We will visit the Temple of the Sun or Koricancha, the Plaza de Armas, main streets, the San Pedro local market, and also visit 2 archaeological sites near the city, the fortress of Sacsayhuaman and the temple of Qenqo.

Finally, we will return to the hotel between 6:30 pm to 7:00 pm approximately.

At 7:30 am, your guide will pick you up from the hotel in Cusco. Then we will travel by private minibus to the Sacred Valley of the Incas. During the trip, we will make stops at strategic viewpoint spots to observe the Sacred Valley of the Incas and learn about its rich Inca history.

Later, we will arrive at the town of Pisac and visit its typical crafts market. Then we will head to the Pisac archaeological site where we will see impressive agricultural terraces covering the mountain and religious temples. After the visit, we will travel to the town of Urubamba where we will stop for lunch at a typical local Andean restaurant (this buffet lunch is not included in the tour, cost USD 20 per person).

After recharging our energy, we will head to the town of Ollantaytambo, considered the living Inca town because people still live in Inca constructions. Later, we will visit the Ollantaytambo archaeological site, where we will see agricultural terraces and ceremonial temples. Finally, we will take you to the train station to catch the train to Aguas Calientes, which takes 1 hour and 45 minutes.

During the journey, we will appreciate the Urubamba Valley, snow-capped mountains, agricultural terraces, and remains of Inca constructions.

Upon arrival in Aguas Calientes (altitude of 2000m/6000ft), our staff will be waiting for you outside the main door of the train station and will take you to your hotel. Spend the night at the hotel in Aguas Calientes.

After breakfast, we will head to the bus station in Aguas Calientes to take the bus to the Inca citadel of Machu Picchu. Once there, we will register and then start the 3-hour guided tour where we will visit important places such as agricultural terraces, temples, plazas, and water sources.

After learning about the rich Inca history at Machu Picchu, you will have time to hike to the mountain of Machu Picchu or Waynapicchu (not included, cost USD 70 per person). Finally, we will return by bus to Aguas Calientes for lunch and in the afternoon take the train from Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo, then a minibus to the hotel in Cusco.

Spend the night at the hotel in Cusco.

Your tour guide will pick you up from your hotel at 4:30 am. We will take our private transportation and travel to the town of Cusipata, which takes approximately 2 hours. During the journey, we will see different towns and enjoy incredible views of the Andes. Once there, we will enjoy a delicious breakfast and purchase necessary items to start the tour.

After recharging our energy, we will continue the journey for approximately 1 more hour until we reach the starting point. Once here, at an altitude of 3800 meters above sea level, we will begin to hike gradually for about 1 hour and 30 minutes until we reach the Rainbow Mountain, along the way we will see glaciers, red mountains, rocky hills, and wildlife such as llamas, alpacas, and birds.

Once we reach the top (5038 meters above sea level), we will enjoy breathtaking views of the Peruvian Andes. Finally, after enjoying the mountains and impressive views, we will return to the minibus to go to the restaurant for lunch and then return to the city of Cusco, arriving between 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm approximately.

Spend the night at the hotel in Cusco.

After breakfast at the hotel, you will have time to visit Cusco on your own or go shopping for souvenirs and crafts. Later, at the designated time, our transportation will pick you up from the hotel to take you to the airport. End of the tour.