Explore the Coast and South of Peru 8 days

Experience the essence of Peru in this immersive 8-day journey, blending ancient history, breathtaking landscapes, and exhilarating adventures. From Lima’s urban charm to the mystical heights of Machu Picchu, this tour offers a comprehensive exploration of Peru’s most iconic destinations.

Duration:
8 days
Dificult:
Moderate
Group size:
from 2 to 8
Altitude:
2430 meters above sea level
Travel style:
Traditional, Cultural, Adventure, and Nature
Price From: $ 565.00
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Touch down in Lima, where our team will greet you at the airport and transfer you to your hotel. Enjoy a free afternoon to wander through the historic city center, perhaps visiting the Plaza Mayor or sampling local delicacies.

Early in the morning, we will begin our tour. We’ll board our transport that will take us to Paracas, where we will visit the Ballestas Islands. This boat tour will last approximately 2 hours. Afterward, we will continue by land to the city of Ica, where you will have free time for lunch and enjoy a tasting of pisco and wine at a local vineyard.

In the afternoon, we’ll head to the Huacachina Oasis for an exciting adventure tour in dune buggies and the chance to try sandboarding. Later, we will return to Lima, arriving at approximately 10:30 PM.
Accommodation will be provided at a hotel in the selected category.

FLIGHT LIMA – CUSCO ¡Welcome to Cusco! We’ll pick you up from your hotel in Lima and take you to the airport for your flight to Cusco.

Arrival in Cusco, our staff will be waiting for you to take you to your hotel located at the downtown area. ¡Check in, make yourself comfortable in your room! Free afternoon for rest and acclimatization.

Accommodation will be provided at a hotel in the selected category.

Pick up from the hotel at 1:00 p.m. to start the excursion at the Qorikancha temple, Later, 8 km outside the city, we visited 4 archaeological sites: Sacsayhuaman, Qenqo, PucaPucara and Tambomachay.

Optional (at your own expense): Qosqo Native Art Center, Traditional Dances from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Admission is included in your BTG (General Tourist Ticket)

Accommodation will be provided at a hotel in the selected category.

Breakfast at the hotel. Departure from Cusco at 8:00 a.m. by tourist transport to the Sacred Valley. The journey from the city to the archaeological site of Pisac takes approximately 1 hour. Guided tour of the Inca site. We will descend on foot to the small town of Pisac and can visit its traditional market. Buffet lunch in Urubamba. Arrival in the picturesque town of Ollantaytambo and guided tour of its Inca fortress. In the afternoon, we will board the train from the Ollantaytambo train station to the town of Aguas Calientes. Arrival, reception at the train station, and overnight stay in Aguas Calientes.

Accommodation will be provided at a hotel in the selected category.

After an early breakfast at your hotel, depart for the Aguas Calientes bus station and board the tourist transportation to reach the majestic citadel of Machu Picchu.Guided tour of the Inca citadel lasting approximately 2.5 hours, depending on the itinerary selected at the time of booking.

Return by bus to”Machu Picchu Pueblo” (or “Aguas Calientes” town). Free lunch. Train to Ollantaytambo Station and transfer by tourist transport to CuscoAccommodation will be provided at a hotel in the selected category.

At 8:00 am, our transport will pick you up from your hotel. We will visit the archaeological sites of Maras and Moray. First, we will visit Maras, an impressive salt extraction complex consisting of large salt deposits, using a technique practiced for generations. Next, we will visit the Moray archaeological complex, which consists of circular terraces that correspond to agricultural embankments with a complex irrigation system, which served the three sectors that make up the complex. Return to Cusco at 2:00 PM, transfer to the hotel.

Accommodation will be provided at a hotel in the selected category.

End of our services Breakfast at the hotel Free morning for shopping and personal activities in Cusco. Transfer to the airport for your departure flight.

INCLUDES

  • All mentioned transfers: Airport - Hotel - Airport
  • 07 nights of hotel accommodation with breakfast included
  • Tourist transportation: Lima – Paracas – Ica – Huacachina – Lima Ballestas Islands tour with transportation, guide, and entrance fees Dune buggy and sandboarding experience in Huacachina
  • Pisco and wine tasting at a local vineyard
  • General Tourist Ticket (Admission to 16 tourist sites, including City Tour, the Sacred Valley, and Moray).
  • Cusco city tour with transportation, guide, and entrance fees
  • Sacred Valley tour with transportation, guide, entrance fees, and lunch
  • Expedition class tourist train: Ollantaytambo – Aguas Calientes
  • Expedition class tourist train: Aguas Calientes – Ollantaytambo
  • Bus: Aguas Calientes – Machu Picchu – Aguas Calientes
  • Guided tour of Machu Picchu
  • Entrance ticket to Machu Picchu
  • Transfer from Ollantaytambo to Cusco
  • Tour to the Maras Salt Mines and Moray with transportation, guide, and entrance fees
  • Permanent Assistance

NOT INCLUDED IN THE TOUR

  • Any items not mentioned in the “Included” section
  • Meals not specified in the itinerary
  • Domestic and international flights
  • Tips and gratuities
  • Travel insurance

Tours + Hoteles 2**

$ 760 USD USD

🏨 Tours + Hotels 2

LIMA (2 Nights)
Inti Killa Hostel

CUSCO (4 Nights)
Andino Machupicchu

AGUAS CALIENTES (1 Night)
Hostal Villa San Blas

Tours + Hotels 3*

$ 850 USD USD

Tours + Hoteles 3***

3-Star Package – $850 USD per person

(Based on Double or Matrimonial Room)

  • LIMA (2 Nights)
    • Arawi Miraflores Hotel

  • CUSCO (4 Nights)
    • Emperador Plaza Hotel

  • AGUAS CALIENTES (1 Night)
    • Retama Machupicchu Hotel

Tours + Hoteles 4****

$ 1080 USD USD

Tours + Hoteles 4****

4-Star Package – $1,080 USD per person

(Based on Double or Matrimonial Room)

  • LIMA (2 Nights)
    • Faraona Grand Hotel

  • CUSCO (4 Nights)
    • Xima Cusco Hotel

  • AGUAS CALIENTES (1 Night)
    • Taypikala Machupicchu Hotel

Tours + Hoteles 5*****

$ 1835 USD USD

5-Star Package – $1,835 USD per person

(Based on Double or Matrimonial Room)

  • LIMA (2 Nights)
    • The Westin Lima Hotel & Convention Center

  • CUSCO (4 Nights)
    • Aranwa Cusco Boutique Hotel

  • AGUAS CALIENTES (1 Night)
    • Sumaq Machupicchu Hotel

  • Original passport.
  • Protector solar
  • Impermeable.
  • Long sleeve shirts.
  • Long pants.
  • Light shoes or sneakers.
  • Insect repellent
  • Swimsuits.
  • Summer/winter clothing.
  • Sombrero
  • Sunglasses and plastic bag.
  • Camera and batteries.
  • Reusable or disposable water bottle.
  • Personal medications.
  • Travel insurance.
  • Extra money.

Frequent Questions

The tour lasts 8 days. The days are distributed as follows: 1 day in Lima, 1 day in Ica, 1 day in Paracas, 1 day in Cusco, 1 day in Aguas Calientes, 1 day in the Montaña de Colores and 1 day back to Cusco and Lime.

The difficulty level is medium, which involves activities that require a certain level of physical fitness, such as hiking and exploring uneven terrain.

Group size varies between 2 and 8 people, ensuring a more personalized experience and the chance to interact with other travelers.

The price of the tour includes all the transfers mentioned, nights’ accommodation in 3-star hotels, guided tours in each destination, as well as entrance fees to tourist sites and some meals. What is not included are air tickets, the entrance ticket to Huayna Picchu (if desired), horses on the tour to the Mountain of Colors, tips, travel insurance and additional personal expenses.

It is recommended to bring your original passport, sunscreen, a raincoat, comfortable clothing appropriate for the occasion (both for hot and cold weather), suitable hiking shoes, insect repellent, swimsuits, cap or hat, sunglasses, camera and batteries, water bottle, personal medications, travel insurance and extra money for additional expenses.

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