Magical Machu Picchu, Nazca Lines and Lima (7 days)
Packed with lots of variety, this 7-day tour explores the ancient Inca capital of Cuzco, with its colorful, vibrant people and markets, before seeing the majestic Machu Picchu. Have lunch in the bustling city of Lima before heading south to see the mysterious Nazca Lines, animal figures and geometric shapes drawn across 500 square kilometers of the Nazca plain. Finish up with a visit to the Ballesta islands to see a variety of wildlife.
| Trip Overview |
| Day 1: Arrival to Lima, transfer to hotel with guide to explain itinerary and answer questions (a cell phone will be provided to you) |
| Day 2: Flight to Cuzco; Cuzco city tour and nearby ancient ruins. Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included |
| Day 3: Sacred Valley Tour, afternoon train to Aguas Calientes (base of Machu Picchu) Breakfast and Lunch included |
| Day 4: Guided tour of Machu Picchu and Huyana Picchu, Late afternoon/early evening return train to Cuzco Breakfast and lunch at 5 star restaurant included |
| Day 5: Transfer to Cuzco airport, flight to Lima and bus to Paracas breakfast and lunch included |
| Day 6: Morning or afternoon flight over the Nazca Lines evening free time in Paracas breakfast and lunch or dinner included |
| Day 7: Morning cruise to the Ballesta Islands and return bus to the Lima, transfer to the airport for you flight home. Breakfast and lunch included |
| Occupancy | Comfort | Superior | Luxury |
|---|---|---|---|
| Double | $1999 | $2199 | $2499 |
| Single | $2299 | $2599 | $2999 |
INCLUDES: |
| 6 Nights Hotel accommodations in Comfort Hotels |
| Daily Breakfast; Daily Lunch and Dinner Day 2 and Day 6 |
| Domestic Flights Lima/Cuzco/Lima |
| Vistadome Train to Machu Picchu |
| All transfers |
| Tours in Cuzco, Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu and the Ballesta Islands |
| All scheduled excursions with English-speaking guide services |
| All entrance fees including Machu Picchu & Huayna Picchu |
| Meals as specified in the itinerary |
EXCLUDED: |
| International airfare to and from Peru |
| Tips and gratuity |
| Travel Insurance |
| Meals not specified in the itinerary |
Day 1: LIMA
- Upon arrival to Jorge Chavez Lima International Airport, you will be transferred with one of our guides by first class van to your selected hotel.
- You will be given a radio for the duration of your trip to communicate with us for any last-minute needs or any emergency you may have
- Depending on arrival time, we can arrange:
- optional museum visits
- city tours
- culinary tours
- a crash course in Spanish
- or even paragliding off the cliff tops of Miraflores!
- You will finish the day with an overnight stay in the Miraflores District or near the Lima airport.
Day 2: LIMA/CUZCO
- In the morning you will be transferred to the airport for your flight to Cuzco.
- After lunch, your Cuzco adventure begins with:
- A guided tour of the Plaza de Armas: the main cathedral
- The amazing Coricancha: the temple of the sun
- The guided tour continues to the beautiful Incan sites of Sacsahuaman: an impressive Incan military fortress overlooking Cuzco
- Kenko: an ancient amphitheater with unique stone carvings
- Tambo Machay: fountains once for the sole use of Incan royalty
- The small fortress of Puca Pucara
- The day ends with a return to your hotel, or there are various nightlife options available!
Day 3: SACRED VALLEY to AGUAS CALIENTES (base of Machu Picchu)
- After breakfast you will take the amazing scenic drive through the famous Andes Mountains to the Sacred Valley of the Incas.
- Here you will visit Pisac with its beautiful ruins and its wonderful Andean market, following your included lunch, an excursion to the great fortress of Ollantaytambo is waiting.
- In the afternoon/early evening you’ll take the train to Aguas Calientes (the base of Machu Picchu).
- Bathe in the natural hot springs or dine in one of its numerous restaurants.
- End with an overnight stay in Aguas Calientes.
Day 4: MACHU PICCHU
- After an early breakfast at the hotel, go see the ruins at sunrise before other tourists arrive and climb the beautiful towering peak of Huayna Picchu to see the ruins from above.
- You can take a short bus ride or do the 1 hour hike to the awaiting ruins of Machu Picchu.
- Once there, you will have a guided tour of the ruins and time to explore the ruins on your own.
- A late lunch or early dinner is included (at our top pick restaurant) followed by a late afternoon or early evening return train to Cuzco.
- You’ll transfer to your hotel and end with an overnight stay in a Cuzco hotel.
Day 5: CUZCO/LIMA/PARACAS
- In the morning you will be transferred to the Cuzco airport and your flight to Lima. You’ll be picked up at the Lima airport and transferred to Paracas.
- You will have your included in Lima lunch before boarding the bus to Paracas.
- You will be traveling by first class bus through the desert along the amazing Pacific coast on the Pan American Highway.
- You will end your day with an overnight stay in the coastal city of Paracas.
Day 6: PARACAS/NAZCA
- After breakfast, in the morning or early afternoon will be your flight over the mysterious Nazca Lines, ancient drawings in the desert done over 2,500 years ago which includes a hummingbird, monkey, spider, and a condor.
- In the afternoon you will transfer to your hotel along the Pacific coast town of Paracas.
Day 7: PARACAS/LIMA
- After breakfast you’ll have an early morning cruise in the Pacific to see the Ballesta Islands and all they have to offer, including sea lions, penguins, and up to 60 different species of birds.
- You’ll return to Lima by first class bus and transfer to the Lima international airport for your flight home.
