LIMA – CUSCO TOUR PACKAGE 9 DAYS/8 NIGHTS

• Reception at the airport and transfer to your hotel.
  
• Free time to rest or explore the city on your own.

Overnight in Lima.

• Breakfast at the hotel.
• Discover the essence of Lima on a guided tour that combines history, culture, and modernity. The tour begins in the afternoon with a visit to the Historic Center, declared a World Cultural Heritage Site. Walk through the emblematic Main Square (Plaza Mayor), surrounded by imposing colonial buildings such as the Government Palace and the Municipality of Lima. You will enter the majestic Lima Cathedral, where the remains of Francisco Pizarro rest, and explore the mysterious San Francisco Convent, famous for its impressive catacombs and its invaluable library.
• Then, the tour continues to the most cosmopolitan districts of the city. In Miraflores, you will enjoy panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean from the Love Park and stroll along the modern Miraflores Boardwalk.
• To end the day on a high note, you will experience the magical Magic Water Circuit. This nighttime show of illuminated fountains and water displays will amaze you with choreographed lights, music, and projections that create a truly enchanting atmosphere.

Overnight in Lima.

• Departure from Lima to Paracas:
  Comfortable trip in tourist transportation, enjoying the coastal landscapes of southern Peru (approx. 4 hours).
• Boat tour to the Ballestas Islands: Boarding from the El Chaco pier in Paracas for a boat ride on the Pacific Ocean.
  
• Sightseeing of the famous “Candelabro” geoglyph, a mysterious figure carved into the sand, visible only from the sea.
  
• Tour of the Ballestas Islands, home to incredible biodiversity: sea lions resting on the rocks, Humboldt penguins walking among cliffs, and a wide variety of seabirds such as pelicans, boobies, and cormorants.
  Opportunity to take unique photos of wildlife and natural landscapes.
• Visit to a vineyard in Ica: Tour of an artisanal winery where the production process of pisco and local wines is explained, from grape harvesting to distillation.
  Tasting of emblematic piscos and wines from the region, with explanations of each variety.
  Option to purchase local products such as premium piscos, sweet wines, jams, and handicrafts.
• Adventure at the Huacachina Oasis: Exploration of the mystical Huacachina oasis, a natural paradise surrounded by golden dunes and palm trees.
  Buggy ride, a thrilling experience racing through the dunes with strategic stops to admire the scenery and take spectacular photos.
  
• Sandboarding: sliding down the dunes on boards, with basic instruction for beginners and more exciting challenges for adventure seekers.
  Free time to walk around the lagoon, relax in a café overlooking the dunes, or shop for souvenirs at local stalls.
• Return to Lima: Return trip with time to rest and enjoy the memories of a day full of nature, history, and adventure.

Overnight in Lima.

• Transfer to the airport for your flight to Cusco.
  
• Upon arrival at Cusco airport, our team will welcome you and accompany you to your hotel in comfortable tourist transportation. Once at the hotel, we will provide complete information about the itinerary and the city.
• The rest of the day is free for acclimatization to the altitude. We recommend a light walk through the charming historic center. You may visit the Plaza de Armas, surrounded by impressive colonial buildings, enjoy a hot drink at a local café, or admire handicrafts in nearby markets.
• Free day for acclimatization. A light walk around the Plaza de Armas is recommended.

Overnight in Cusco.

• Begin your journey discovering the history and grandeur of Cusco on a tour filled with culture and impressive landscapes. An ideal circuit to understand the fusion of Inca and colonial architecture, admire panoramic city views, and connect with the ancestral spirituality of Andean culture.
• Qorikancha Temple and Santo Domingo Convent:  We begin our tour at the legendary Temple of the Sun, the most important religious center of the Inca Empire. Discover the perfection of its stone walls and the architectural fusion with the colonial convent built upon its foundations.
  
• Sacsayhuamán:  Visit this impressive ceremonial fortress, recognized for its gigantic stone walls carved and assembled with millimetric precision. Enjoy panoramic views of Cusco.
  
• Q’enqo:  Explore this ceremonial center, known for its underground passages and altar dedicated to ancestral rituals.
  
• Puka Pukara:  Known as the “Red Fortress,” this site served as a control post for travelers heading to Cusco.
  
• Tambomachay:  We finish the tour at the Inca Baths, a sacred site where water flows through aqueducts and cascades built centuries ago.
  After enjoying these wonders of Cusco, we return to the hotel to rest and prepare for the next day.

Overnight in Cusco.

Explore the best of the Sacred Valley in one day. Visit Chinchero and its textile traditions, the impressive Maras Salt Mines, and the enigmatic agricultural laboratory of Moray. Enjoy a buffet lunch in Urubamba and tour the imposing fortress of Ollantaytambo, the gateway to Machu Picchu.

End the day with a tourist train ride to Aguas Calientes, where you will rest before experiencing the magic of Machu Picchu the following day. A tour full of history, landscapes, and Inca culture.

• Hotel pick-up and departure to the Sacred Valley of the Incas.
  
• Chinchero: Visit this charming Andean town, known for its colonial church and artisan market. Visit a local textile center where artisans demonstrate ancestral dyeing and weaving techniques using alpaca wool.
  
• Maras Salt Mines: Explore the ancient salt pools, a natural spectacle exploited since Inca times.
  
• Moray: Discover this fascinating Inca agricultural laboratory composed of circular terraces used for crop experimentation.
  
• Lunch in Urubamba: Buffet lunch at a tourist restaurant surrounded by Andean landscapes.
  
• Ollantaytambo: Tour of this majestic Inca fortress, famous for its agricultural terraces and strategic importance during the Inca resistance. After the visit, the guide will take you to the train station to board your train to Aguas Calientes.
  
• Train to Aguas Calientes: Board the train to the gateway of Machu Picchu.

Overnight in Aguas Calientes. Rest and prepare for the great adventure.

• Very early we will head to the train station to board the panoramic tourist service that will take us to the town of Aguas Calientes. During the journey, you will enjoy an unforgettable experience as you travel through the Sacred Valley of the Incas and gradually enter the Andean cloud forest, observing impressive landscapes, mountains, rivers, and picturesque Andean villages.
• Upon arrival in Aguas Calientes, our representative will assist us in boarding the tourist bus that ascends along a winding road to the majestic citadel of Machu Picchu, one of the Seven Wonders of the Modern World and a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site.
• We will begin a guided tour of approximately 2 hours, led by our specialized local guide, who 0will explain the history, architecture, and spiritual significance of the main sectors of the citadel.
• After the visit, we will descend by bus to Aguas Calientes for lunch (not included) and later board the return tourist train. Upon arrival at the station, our transportation will transfer us back to the city of Cusco.

Overnight in Cusco.

Important Information about Entrance to Machu Picchu

• Entrance is subject to availability and to the official circuits established by the Ministry of Culture of Peru.
• Spaces are limited per day.
• It is recommended to make the reservation at least 3 months in advance, especially during high season (April to October).
• Once issued, Machu Picchu entrance tickets do not allow date changes, name changes, or refunds, in accordance with official regulations.

• Experience one of the most impressive destinations in the Peruvian Andes: Rainbow Mountain (Vinicunca), a magical site at over 5,200 m.a.s.l., famous for its natural colors and dreamlike landscapes.
• The adventure begins early in Cusco (3,400 m.a.s.l.) heading to Cusipata, where you will enjoy a delicious Andean breakfast before continuing to Phulawasipata (4,630 m.a.s.l.), the starting point of the hike.
• The hike lasts between 1 hour 30 minutes and 2 hours, covering approximately 3.5 km to reach the viewpoint. Along the way, enjoy unique landscapes: snow-capped peaks of the Vilcanota mountain range, herds of llamas and alpacas, and the pure Andean air.
• At the summit, you will be amazed by the panoramic view of Rainbow Mountain. Enjoy free time to take photos and feel the energy of this sacred place.
• We then descend to Phulawasipata and return to Cusipata, where a buffet lunch awaits before returning to Cusco around 5:00 p.m.

Overnight in Cusco.

• Free morning for shopping or additional visits. Transfer to the airport according to your flight schedule.
• After experiencing 9 unforgettable days in Lima and Cusco, it is time to say goodbye. We take with us memories of the majesty of Machu Picchu, the unique energy of the Andes, the flavors of Peruvian cuisine, and the warmth of its people.
• The Viajes Pachacútec team thanks you for your trust and hopes every experience exceeded your expectations. This trip is not a goodbye, but a “see you soon.” Peru will always have new routes, landscapes, and secrets to discover, and we will be delighted to accompany you on your next adventure.
• Thank you for choosing us! May these memories always inspire you and may you return home with a heart full of magic and history.

Return to Lima and end of the tour.