Explore the best of Peru with our 9-days tour, PERU VACATION: LIMA, NAZCA, CUSCO, MACHU PICCHU, AND PUNO. From the warm welcome in Lima to the mysterious Nazca Lines, the Machu Picchu experience, and the serenity of Lake Titicaca in Puno. Our itinerary is designed to immerse you in the cultural richness, history, and stunning landscapes of Peru.
Our team of tourism experts will be at your disposal at all times, ensuring that every moment becomes a lasting memory. Get ready to discover wonders, explore ancient civilizations, and experience something truly unique.
Welcome to Lima. We will assist you upon your arrival at the airport and transfer you to your hotel. At approximately 3:00 PM, we will begin a 2.5-hour city tour. We start with a panoramic view of the Huaca Pucllana, a pre-Inca ceremonial center from the 4th century A.D.
Next, we will explore the Historic Center, highlighting the Main Square, the Archbishop's Palace, the Cathedral Basilica, the Municipal Palace, among others.
Afterward, we will visit the San Francisco Monumental Complex, with its underground crypts known as the Catacombs. We will conclude the day by exploring modern Lima, visiting traditional residential areas such as El Olivar de San Isidro, Miraflores, and Larcomar.
Overnight stay in Lima.
At approximately 4:00 AM, we will pick you up from your hotel to head to Pisco and then to the Nazca aerodrome. There, you will receive a briefing about the overflight of the enigmatic Nazca Lines, which depict animals and plants in the desert. These lines range in size from 15 to 300 meters length and have a depth of approximately 30 centimeters. After a flight of about 25 minutes, you will have time for lunch in Nazca. In the afternoon, we will transfer you back to your hotel in Lima, with an expected arrival around 10:00 PM.
Overnight stay in Lima.
We start the day by transferring you from your hotel in Lima to the airport to board your flight to Cusco. Upon arrival in Cusco, we will warmly welcome you and transfer you to your hotel. After lunch, at approximately 1:00 PM, we will begin a comprehensive city tour. We visit the Cusco Cathedral and the Qoricancha.
Then, we will head to the nearby archaeological sites: Sacsayhuaman, formerly known as the “House of the Sun”, Qenqo with its underground galleries, Puka–Pukara, the “Red Fortress”, and Tambomachay, a water-dedicated enclosure. We will conclude our fascinating day in the beautiful Plaza de Armas of Cusco around 6:00 PM.
Overnight stay in Cusco.
We start the day with breakfast at the hotel. At 7:30 AM, we will pick you up to visit the Pisac Archaeological Site, located 45 minutes from Cusco. Pisac, more than a fortress, was an Inca royal estate with terraces, ceremonial structures, and aqueducts. The site is known for its craft market, where you can find unique and authentic souvenirs.
At noon, we will head to Urubamba to enjoy a buffet lunch featuring delicious Peruvian cuisine. Urubamba, an ancient Inca agricultural center, is famous for its corn and native fruit cops. In the afternoon, we explore the Ollantaytambo fortress, an agricultural, religious, and astronomical center with terraced fields and strategically placed stone blocks. We will conclude the day by boarding the train to Aguas Calientes, where we will visit Machu Picchu the following day.
Overnight stay in Aguas Calientes.
On this exciting day, we will explore the modern wonder that is Machu Picchu. We will start early with a transfer to the bus station, where we take a 25-minute ride to the Archaeological Sanctuary of Machu Picchu. Upon arrival, we will enjoy the energy, mild climate, and natural beauty of this place. The terraces, stone constructions, Inca enclosures, and ceremonial temples provide a truly unique experience.
The approximately 2 hours guided tour will immerse us in the history and mysteries of Machu Picchu. After the tour, we will take the bus back to Aguas Calientes, where you can relax in the hot springs or explore the town before boarding the train back to Ollantaytambo. From there, we will transfer you back to your hotel in Cusco. Overnight stay in Cusco.
The tour starts in Cusco at approximately 8:00 AM, heading to the village of Maras and the experimental agricultural terraces of Moray. In Moray, the Incas developed a microclimate to adapt crops to the high altitude. Next, we will visit the town of Maras and the Maras salt mines, which have been exploited since the Inca period.
In the afternoon, we will return to Cusco, arriving at approximately 2:00 PM. You will have the rest of the afternoon free to relax at the hotel or explore the city center.
Overnight stay in Cusco.
The journey from Cusco to Puno starts at approximately 6:30 AM, with stops at various destinations throughout the day, including Andahuaylillas, Raqchi, Sicuani (where we will enjoy a buffet lunch), Abra La Raya, and the Pukara Museum.
We arrive in Puno at 5:00 PM, where you will be picked up from the bus station and transferred to your hotel for an overnight stay.
Overnight stay in Puno.
At approximately 6:40 AM, we will pick you up from your hotel and take you to the port of Lake Titicaca. After a 30-minute boat ride, we will reach the beautiful floating islands of the Uros, which are unique in the world.
Then, we head to Taquile, arriving at approximately 11:30 AM, where we will take a 40-minute walk to the village. For 2 hours, we will explore Taquile, admiring its landscape, craftsmanship, and the ancestral customs of the islanders. We will enjoy a local lunch before returning by boat to Puno at approximately 4:30 PM. The rest of the afternoon is free for you to relax or explore the city of Puno.
Overnight stay in Puno.
We will have breakfast at the hotel, and at the appropriate time, we will transfer you to Juliaca Airport for your return flight to Lima, so concluding our tour.
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Assistance upon arrival at Jorge Chávez International Airport in Lima and transfer to the selected hotel.
In the afternoon, around 3:00 PM, we will pick you up from your hotel to start the City tour that will last approximately 2 and a half hours. We will start our tour with a panoramic view of the Huaca Pucllana, a magnificent ceremonial and archaeological center built in the 4th century A.D. and considered a sacred town by the Incas.
The Historic Center of Lima offers a journey through over fifty colonial monuments and historical landmarks. Next, we will visit the San Francisco Monumental Complex home to the largest display of colonial religious art in the Americas. The visit includes the underground crypts known as "Catacombs."
Finally, we will explore contemporary Lima with a stroll through its most traditional residential areas, including El Olivar in San Isidro, Miraflores, and Larcomar.
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At approximately 4:00 AM, we will pick you up from your hotel to start the journey to the city of Pisco and then to the Nazca aerodrome. Upon arrival at the Nazca aerodrome, you will receive an informative briefing about the overflight of the enigmatic Nazca Lines, impressive desert drawings representing various animals and plants such as the spider, monkey, lizard, hummingbird, condor, among others.
The Nazca Lines range in size from 15 to 300 meters each, with a depth of approximately 30 centimeters. After the 25-minute flight, you will have time for lunch in Nazca. In the afternoon, we will transfer you back to your hotel in Lima, with an estimated arrival time of 10:00 PM.
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Fly over the Nazca Lines in a small plane, bring your camera, and enjoy the breathtaking views from the sky. You may experience motion sickness, so we recommend eating lightly before the flight.
At the appropriate time, we will pick you up from your hotel in Lima and take you to the airport for your flight to Cusco.
Upon arrival in Cusco, we will warmly welcome you and transfer you to your hotel. After lunch, we will pick you up from your hotel around 12:30 PM. and begin our city tour with Cusco Cathedral, one of the most important temples in Peru, consisting of three buildings called the Basilica, Triumph, and Holy Family. Inside, you will find artistic pieces created by the Cusco School.
We then visit Qoricancha, a magnificent site built by the Incas for the worship of the Sun, which was later modified by the Spanish for the evangelization of the indigenous people during the Viceroyalty period. Inside, we can still see walls built with great precision by the Incas, alongside artistic Catholic religious pieces.
We will continue our guided tour by exploring the archaeological sites near Cusco. We will start with Sacsayhuaman, whose name means "satisfied falcon." This site was built with huge stone blocks, and during the Inca era, it was known as the "House of the Sun." It was an important religious center in the local tradition.
Then, we will head to Qenqo, a quechua word that means "labyrinth," named for its underground galleries and small zigzag carved channels. We will continue our tour visiting Puka–Pukara, also known as the red fortress, built with red-toned stones.
Finally, we will arrive at Tambomachay, an Inca site dedicated to water rituals. We finish our tour at the beautiful Plaza de Armas in Cusco, around 6:00 PM.
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After the tour, CuscoPeru.com recommends taking a walk around Plaza de Armas and its surroundings, where you can admire the work of Cusco artisans in local craft shops. You can also enjoy famous Peruvian cuisine in nearby restaurants, or simply relax on one of the benches in Plaza de Armas and take the classic photo for the memory, all in a cozy atmosphere despite the cold Cusco nights. If you enjoy nightlife, youl'll find plenty of discos and bars around the square.
We will start our day with breakfast at your hotel. At approximately 7:30 AM, we will pick you up from your hotel and begin by visiting the Pisac Archaeological Site, located 45 minutes from Cusco.
Pisac will give you insight into the advanced architectural knowledge the Incas achieved during their time. Some studies suggest that it was not a fortress but a rather a type of royal estate during the reign of Inca Pachacutec, consisting of terraces, domestic structures, ceremonial spaces, and aqueducts that provided water for agricultural purposes. Another compelling reason to visit Pisac is its craft market, where you can find unique and authentic souvenirs.
At noon, we will head to the town of Urubamba for a buffet lunch where you can enjoy delicious Peruvian cuisine. Urubamba was one of the main agricultural centers of the Inca Empire. Currently, the best corn in the world is cultivated here, and during the rainy season, the valley is filled with native fruits such as peaches, capulí, quince, and top-quality strawberries, among others.
In the afternoon, we will visit the Ollantaytambo Fortress, which was an agricultural, religious, and astronomical center. This is inferred from the Colcas, storage units for agricultural products that used wind for preservation, and from its finely carved stone blocks strategically placed in alignment with the Sun God to manage and control the Sacred Valley.
This archaeological site comprises a series of superimposed terraces, displaying impressive large stone blocks located on the upper terrace. At Ollantaytambo, we will board the train to Aguas Calientes, allowing us to visit Machu Picchu early the next day.
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On this day, we will embark on an exciting journey to explore one of the wonders of the modern world, Machu Picchu. We will start early and transfer you to the bus station for a brief 25-minute jour that will take you to the majestic Archaeological Sanctuary of Machu Picchu.
Upon arriving at Machu Picchu, you will feel its magical energy, enjoy the temperate climate, and experience the tranquility from the moment you enter. The site's natural beauty, terraced landscapes, and incredible stone constructions, including Inca enclosures and ceremonial temples, will leave you in awe.
Its vibrant green terraces and the imposing mountain range that surrounds it create a stunning landscape that exceeds all expectations. You will be amazed by its massive and impressive stone blocks seamlessly joined together, making Machu Picchu one of the most important religious, political, and cultural centers of the Inca Empire.
The Machu Picchu tour lasts approximately 2 hours, during which our guide will provide you with all the information and be attentive to all your questions. At the end of this fascinating tour, you will have thoroughly explored the mysteries and history of Machu Picchu, taking with you a unique experience that will last in your memories.
After returning to the town of Aguas Calientes, you will have time to enjoy its hot springs or take a short walk the town of Machu Picchu, before boarding the train back to Ollantaytambo, where we will pick you up and transfer you to your hotel in Cusco.
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We will start ou day in Cusco at 8:00 AM and head to the village of Maras and the experimental agricultural terraces of Moray.
Out first stop is Moray, where the Incas created their own microclimate to adapt crops to the high altitude. Afterward, we will visit the town of Maras and the Maras Salt Mines, which have been in use since the Inca period.
In the afternoon, we will return to Cusco, arriving at approximately 2:00 PM. You will have the rest of the afternoon free to rrelax at your hotel or explore the city center.
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Our journey will start early in the morning as we depart from Cusco and embark on a fantastic trip to Puno, with the following itinerary:
Upon arriving in Puno, we will pick you up from the bus station and transfer you to your hotel.
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We will pick you up from your hotel at approximately 6:40 a.m. and transfer you to the port of Lake Titicaca. After a 30-minute journey, we will reach the beautiful floating islands of the Uros, unique in the world. We will then continue our journey to Taquile, arriving at 11:30 AM.
Next, we will take a 40-minute walk from the port to the village, spending about 2 hours exploring Taquile. We will appreciate the landscape, the local craftsmanship, and above all, the way of life of the islanders, who maintain and preserve their ancestral customs. Here, we can have lunch.
After lunch, we will return by boat to the city of Puno, arriving at approximately 4:30 PM. You will have the rest of the afternoon free to rest or take a tour of the city of Puno.
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Protect yourself from the cold; we suggest bringing a small backpack with your camera, a hat, sunscreen, and a water bottle.
We will have breakfast at the hotel, and at the appropriate time, we will transfer you to the Juliaca airport for your return flight to Lima.
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2★ Hotels
Ibis Budget Miraflores - Hotel Santa Cruz, in Lima
Hotel 7 Ventanas - Hotel Casa Elena - Hotel Andariego, in Cusco
Hotel Wiracocha Inn - Hotel Terrazas De Luna, in Aguas Calientes
Hotel Colonial Plaza Inn - Hotel Xima, in Puno
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3★ Hotels
Hotel Girasoles - Tierra Viva Miraflores, in Lima
Hotel Inkarri - Hotel Tika Wasi - Hotel Sueños Del Inca, in Cusco
Hotel Tara Machupicchu - Hotel Waman Machupicchu, in Aguas Calientes
Hotel La Hacienda Plaza - Hotel La Hacienda Puno - Hotel Tierra Viva, in Puno
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3★ Superior Hotels
Hotel Jose Antonio Executive - Costa Del Sol San Isidro, in Lima
Hotel San Agustin Int. - Hotel Xima - Hotel Estancia San Blas, in Cusco
Hotel Taypikala Machupicchu - Hotel Inti Punku, in Aguas Calientes
Hotel Jose Antonio - Hotel Casa Andina Standard, in Puno
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4★ Hotels
Hotel Hilton Miraflores - Hotel Sonesta El Olivar, in Lima
Hotel Sonesta - Hotel Tierra Viva - Hotel San Agustin Plaza, in Cusco
Hotel Jaya Machupicchu - Hotel Hatun Inti Boutique, in Aguas Calientes
Hotel Sonesta Puno - Hotel Casa Andina Premium, in Puno
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