Lima: 9-Day Peru Express with Ica, Cusco, and Puno

Highlights

• Explore the Candelabro, which remains a mystery to this day
• Visit the inmense desert of Ica and its unforgetable views
• Admire colonies of resident and migrating birds
• Experience Inca Culture along a trip through the Andes
• Encounter the Route of the Sun between Cusco and Puno
• Sail Lake Titikaka and meet local communities in the islands
• Tour the ancient citadel of Machu Picchu

Description

Day 1: Arrival in Lima, City Tour Your tour will begin as you are picked up from the airport, after which you will begin a city tour. That evening you will stay at the Miramar Hotel or similar in Lima. Day 2: Paracas, Ica, and Huacachina with Buggies and Sandboarding Visit the Ballestas Islands, Candelabrum, before a wine and Pisco demonstration in Ica city. Later that day, take part in riding buggies and sandboarding in Huacachina. That evening you will once again stay at the Miramar Hotel or similar in Lima. Day 3: Arrival to Cusco On your third day you will arrive to Cusco, where you will have a free day for acclimatizing. That evening you will lodge in the Cusco Jungle Hotel or similar. Day 4: Chinchero, Maras, and Moray in the Sacred Valley of the Incas Begin with a visit to the Chinchero textile center, before moving onward to the archaeological sites in Chinchero and Moray. Following that, you will tour the salt mines in Maras before lodging at the Golden Sunrise Hotel or similar in Aguas Calientes. Day 5: Machu Picchu Inca Citadel On day 5 you will explore the breathtaking Machu Picchu, which is one of the Seven Wonders of the world. Following a full day at this sacred site, you will overnight at the Cusco Jungle Hotel or similar. Day 6: Humanatay Lake On your sixth day you will trek to Humantay Lake, which is close to the snowy Salkantay mountain. That evening you will once again lodge in the Cusco Jungle Hotel or similar. Day 7: Rainbow Mountain Trek to Rainbow Mountain, which is very close to the highest mountain of Cusco: the Ausangate Mountain. Following your day of hiking, you will return once more to the Cusco Jungle Hotel or similar to overnight. Day 8: Route of the Sun On day 8 you will take a touristic bus between Cusco and Puno. Throughout this journey you will visit the Andahuaylillas Chapel, Raqchi Archaeological Complex, La Raya Pass, and the Lithic Museum of Pukara. That evening you will stay at the Royal Inn or similar. Day 9: Titicaca Lake and the Uros and Taquile Islands On your final day you will take a speed boat tour of Lake Titicaca, before exploring the Uros and Taquile Islands. In the afternoon, you will transfer to the airport where your tour will conclude.

Includes

8 nights' accommodation
8 Breakfasts and 4 Lunches
Pickup and transfer to the airport or bus station in Lima and Cusco
City tour of Lima
Paracas, Ica, and Huacachina (with buggies and sandboarding) • Chinchero, Maras, and Moray tour
Rainbow Mountain tour
Humantay Lake tour
Route of the Sun bus tour
Speed boat tour in Uros and Taquile
All entrance fees
Round-trip train to Machu Picchu
Entrance to Machu Picchu
Round-trip buses around Machu Picchu
Professional guide for all tours
Flights
Food outside of what is mentioned above
Entrance to Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu mountain (additional $25USD per traveler) • Gratuities
Travel insurance

Important Information

• It is recommended to bring local currency as some places do not accept credit cards
• The group size is between 2 and 12 people
• This tour has a single-supplement option for solo travelers

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund