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From the Nazca Lines to Machu Picchu 10 Days / 9 Nights

Embark on a 10-day journey through Peru's most iconic destinations. Begin in Lima, exploring its historic sites and vibrant culinary scene. Head to Ica and visit the Huacachina Oasis for thrilling sandboarding, then fly over the enigmatic Nazca Lines. In Paracas, enjoy a boat tour to the Ballestas Islands, home to sea lions, penguins, and diverse marine life. Continue to Cusco, the ancient Inca capital, where you’ll visit nearby archaeological wonders and acclimate to the altitude. Explore the Sacred Valley’s charming villages and impressive ruins before reaching the highlight of the trip: the majestic Machu Picchu, where you’ll discover the mysteries of this breathtaking Inca citadel. Conclude the tour in Cusco before returning to Lima.

Highlights

  • Off the beaten track experience.
  • Fully Private Tours ensures personalized service.
  • flight over the mysterious Nazca Lines.
  • Explore the highlights of colonial and modern Lima with your private tour guide.
  • Take a breathtaking train ride through the Andean landscape along the Urubamba River to reach the town of Aguas Calientes, the gateway to Machu Picchu.
  • Discover Machu Picchu in a private guided tour.
  • Scenic roundtrip train journey to Machu Picchu.
  • Stay in a selection of carefully selected hotels.
  • 24 hours emergency contact ensures support no matter what time.
Machupicchu

Day 1: Lima - Welcome to Peru - Lima City of Kings

Overnight in Lima (Altitude: Sea Level)

Welcome to Peru! When you arrive to Lima, your private transport will be waiting for you to take you to your previously selected hotel. We will welcome you to Peru and make sure that you have a warm and comfortable welcome.

Meals:

Lima

Day 2: Lima and its authentic local districts

Overnight in Lima (Altitude: Sea Level)

Early in the morning, we will take you on a private tour of Lima, where you will enjoy the best of colonial and modern Lima. We will walk around the San Martín Plaza, where you will pass through the pedestrian zone of the Jirón de la Union which leads to the central plaza of Lima. This street was constructed in 1535 and its old charm is still preserved with shops and restaurants in a mixture of old and new buildings. Later, we will arrive at the central plaza, a beautiful space surrounded by majestic palaces. The colonial part of Lima is filled with history and your guide will give an introduction to the current capitol of Peru. After visiting the central part of Lima, we will go to the more local and authentic area of Chorrillos, a district famous for its fishing. Here, you will see local fishermen and you will explore the real local side of Lima. After that, we will continue through Barranco, where we will have a short stroll through this bohemian and old district of Lima. Barranco is located in an impressive cliff that dominates the Pacific Ocean. After your experience in Lima, you will return to your hotel and spend the rest of the day as you choose.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Lima

Day 3: Flight over the enigmatic Nazca lines and visit the oasis of Huacachina

Overnight in Ica / Paracas (Altitude: Sea Level)

Early in the morning, you will be guided towards Ica. The trip will last approximately four hours, starting from the city, passing through the coast, and ending in the desert. Upon your arrival to Ica, around noon, we will take you to the Ica airport where you will board your flight of 1.5 hours to fly over the marvelous Nazca and Palpa lines, a series of old geoglyphs in the desert made by the Nazca culture (approximately 400 - 650 AD). Currently, it remains a mystery as to why the Nazca culture created these geoglyphs. During the flight, you will see fascinating figures like a monkey, hummingbird, tree, parrot, astronaut, dog, condor, among others. After your flight, we will take you to the Huacachina oasis, a paradise for nature lovers. It is a beautiful oasis surrounded by sand dunes. If you are an adventurer, you should try to surf on the sand or ride in a sand buggy; it is an unforgettable adventure (both are additional activities). After an exciting day, you will be taken to your hotel.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Nazca Lines

Day 4: Ballestas Islands, bird watching and return to Lima

Overnight in Ica / Paracas (Altitude: Sea Level)

In the morning, we will take you to the port of Chaco in Paracas for an extraordinary trip by boat to the Ballestas Islands, three small islands filled with animals close to the coast. In the boat trip to the islands, you can see the “Candelabro”, a gigantic geoglyph in the form of a candlestick. Upon arriving to the islands, you will stay in the boat to see a large number of surprising animals, including loud and playful seals, a lot of marine birds including Humboldt penguins and pelicans. We will navigate close to the islands to have a great view of the animals in the waves, those that fly above, and those that swim below the water. After traveling around the islands, we will take you to enjoy a delicious lunch next to the ocean before starting our return journey to Lima.

Meals: Breakfast

Ballestas Islands

Day 5: Lima to Cusco, the Imperial City of the Incas

Overnight in Cusco (Altitude: 3350 m. - 10991 ft.)

Beginning the day, we will pick you up from your hotel and take you to the Lima airport to travel to Cuzco. You will travel to the navel of the world and the imperial city and your private guide will welcome you once you arrive. Your private driver will take you to one of the best hotels, previously selected. We will begin in the San Blas neighborhood, the oldest in Cuzco. It is the neighborhood of artists and artisans where the history of imperial Cuzco is revealed. Following this, we will visit the famous 12 angled stone, known for its perfect edges and finish and as an example of Inca architecture. We will later enter the principal plaza of Cuzco and visit the Cathedral, the most important religious monument in the city, where we will find the most famous works of art from the Cuzqueña school. After that, we will visit the Qoricancha, or the Temple of the Sun. It was one of the most adored and respected temples in the Inca Empire. To end the morning, we will guide you to the famous San Pedro market where you will see a large variety of Andean products (potatoes, cheese, corn, fruit, etc.). We will then guide you to one of the best restaurants. After lunch, we will move to explore the city limits (the fortress of the Inca, or Sacsayhuaman, Qenqo, Pucapukara, and Tambomachay).

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Cusco

Day 6: The Sacred Valley of the Incas, Pisaq the archaeological jewel

Overnight in Sacred Valley (Altitude: 2800 m. - 9186 ft.)

In the morning, after a pleasant breakfast in your hotel, your guide will pick you up and start the first leg of your private tour of the Sacred Valley of the Incas. Your adventure begins on the same route, surrounded by the impressive landscape of the Andean countryside, the imposing sacred mountaintops rise in the distance, while at the entrance of the Sacred Valley, the Vilcanota river greets you. We will arrive at the colonial town of Pisaq and you will walk through the narrow stone streets, the plaza, and the traditional market. After, you will pass through a beautiful native community where the warmth of the locals will make you feel at home. Our hosts will demonstrate how to make Andean textiles and what the manual manufacturing process is like. To continue, they will teach you about the types of Andean potatoes in the area (in Peru, there are more than 5,000 types of native potatoes) and try your selection. We will start with the local cuisine, trying dishes made with products of the earth that our hosts have cultivated. After a short rest, you will go to the archaeological jewel of Pisaq, known for its great view of the andenes, or sets of stepped terraces built on the slopes of the Andes and fantastic Inca structures while listening to the sound of a quena (an indigenous musical instrument), played by a local. Later, you will go to the Inkariy Museum. Its exhibitions are unique and are divided into 8 pavilions, showing you the Prehispanic cultures that gave rise to the largest ancient empire in the Western hemisphere. The cultures include Chavin, Wari, Paracas, Caral, Mochica, Nazca, Lambayeque, Chimú, and Inca. To finish the day, we will let you enjoy one of the best hotels of the valley.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Sacred Valley

Day 7: The Sacred Valley of the Incas, Chincheros, Maras/Moray, and Ollantaytambo

Overnight in Sacred Valley (Altitude: 2800 m. - 9186 ft.)

The day will start early and promising as we pick you up for the second part of the private tour of the Sacred Valley of the Incas. We will take you to the Archaeological Park of Chinchero where we will find the old palace. It was once the residence of the Inca Tupac Yupanqui and is now the church of Nuestra Señora de Monserrate due to the process of syncretism. We will guide you to the atrium finely made of pan de oro, where the Virgin of the Nativity rests. You can also see the local market, Andean stairs, Inca walls, beautiful terraces, and a textile center where they make clothing and other goods out of alpaca and llama wool by hand. Afterwards, we will take a special detour where the locals will teach us about their customs. Afterwards, we will take you to Maras, a plateau with an enormous overlook where one can see the beautiful chain of mountains such as La Verónica, Chicón, and others. After that, we will go to Moray, an impressive agricultural experimental site. The stepped levels generate thermal gradients and affect the climate for each level. Now, they go towards the salt mines in Maras where one can see various salt wells that the locals take to sell to the community and to others in Cuzco (it’s recommended on red meat). To finish the day, we will take you to the Inca city of Ollantaytambo.

Meals: Breakfast

Ollantaytambo

Day 8: Machu Picchu - The Historic Sanctuary of Machu Picchu

Overnight in Machu Picchu (Altitude: 2200 m. - 7218 ft)

Prepare yourself for an incredible adventure! In the morning, your guide will pick you up from your hotel to guide you to the train station in Ollantaytambo where you will board the train to Aguas Calientes. In this 1.5 hour trip, you can observe a beautiful landscape. Upon arriving at Aguas Calientes, your private guide will take you to one of the transports and will accompany you to the citadel of Machu Picchu, “the Lost City of the Incas”. During your visit to this sacred site of the Incas, you will learn about the history of the citadel and visit the Sun and Condor templates. You will also see the aqueducts and houses while learning about the history behind the sacred terraces of the Inca. After your guided visit, you will have enough time to explore this amazing place on your own. There are many options to walk along short trails, like that of the Puerta del Sol for an impressive view of Machu Picchu, or the trail that leads to the Inca bridge, a secret entrance for the Inca army. In the afternoon, you will return to Aguas Calientes, where you will have the rest of the afternoon to spend as you wish. Don’t miss the opportunity to bathe in the hot springs or have a good dinner in one of our recommended restaurants. To finish the day, we will let you enjoy one of the best hotels in the valley.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Machu Picchu

Day 9: Return to the imperial city of Cusco and cooking classes

Overnight in Cusco (Altitude: 3350 m. - 10991 ft.)

Early in the morning, you will be taken to the train station in Aguas Calientes to board the return train to the city of Ollantaytambo. After an hour-and-a-half of travel on the train, you will meet your driver to get to the imperial city of Cusco. Here, you can enjoy cooking classes where you can prepare your own food and enjoy Peruvian food with a professional Peruvian chef. The chef will show you how to prepare the most popular and delicious dishes from the Peruvian Andes. The classes include a refreshing beverage, an appetizer, a main dish, a dessert, and of course, the famous pisco sour.

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Cooking Class Cusco

Day 10: Lima Flight and International Flight

Lima Airport (Altitude: Sea Level)

Today, your private driver will take you from your hotel to the Cuzco airport to take your domestic flight to Lima. You will arrive in Lima in time for your international flight. We hope that you have a wonderful experience in Peru!

Meals: Breakfast

Cusco

Our Pricing

All prices are per person (based on double occupancy).

Comfort Package

$2999

  • Price per person (based on double occupancy)
  • Accommodation in a 3 star hotel
  • Round trip in Expedition train
  • 1st day no meals
  • 2nd day Breakfast and Lunch
  • 3rd day Breakfast and Lunch
  • 4th day Breakfast
  • 5th day Breakfast and Lunch
  • 6th day Breakfast and Lunch
  • 7th day Breakfast
  • 8th day Breakfast and Lunch
  • 9th day Breakfast and Dinner
  • 10th day Breakfast

Exclusive Package

$3499

  • Price per person (based on double occupancy)
  • Accommodation in a 4 star hotel
  • One way Vistadome train and one way Expedition train
  • 1st day no meals
  • 2nd day Breakfast and Lunch
  • 3rd day Breakfast and Lunch
  • 4th day Breakfast
  • 5th day Breakfast and Lunch
  • 6th day Breakfast and Lunch
  • 7th day Breakfast
  • 8th day Breakfast and Lunch
  • 9th day Breakfast and Dinner
  • 10th day Breakfast

Luxury Package

$4699

  • Price per person (based on double occupancy)
  • Accommodation in a 5 star hotel
  • Round trip in Vistadome first class train
  • 1st day no meals
  • 2nd day Breakfast and Lunch
  • 3rd day Breakfast and Lunch
  • 4th day Breakfast
  • 5th day Breakfast and Lunch
  • 6th day Breakfast and Lunch
  • 7th day Breakfast
  • 8th day Breakfast and Lunch
  • 9th day Breakfast and Dinner
  • 10th day Breakfast

Best hotels recommended for you

We have carefully selected the best hotels to ensure your stay is as comfortable and enjoyable as possible. Choose from our recommended options below:

We can book any hotel for you, even if it is not on our list. Please just contact our travel experts for more information.

Comfort Hotels

With Our Comfort Tours, You Will Enjoy A Mix Of Private And Small Group Experiences At The Best Available Price. You Will Stay In Small, Family-Owned Bed; Breakfast Or 3* Hotels; A Comfortable Option, Including Personalized Service.

Antigua Miraflores Hotel

Antigua Miraflores Hotel (Lima)

Lima

The Antigua Miraflores Hotel; an authentic introduction to Peru’s rich cultural heritage. Enjoy the elegance and character of a turn of the century mansion with all the comforts and amenities of a fine hotel and the warmth and charm of a colonial B&B. Tasteful decor, attention to detail, and our staff’s attentive and friendly service will make your stay with us, in the heart of cultural Lima, unforgettable.

Within walking distance of some of Lima's best restaurants and bars, the Antigua Miraflores Hotel, is the perfect home base to experience vibrant Miraflores. Huaca Pucllana, Miraflores local ruins, the oceanfront board-walk that crosses over Larcomar, and El Parque de Amor, and Miraflores central park – Parque Kennedy – are a few of the must-see sights in Miraflores near the hotel.

Time-trapped colonial charm make the Antigua Miraflores Hotel a living historic art piece that guests can enjoy day and night. A focus on authentic experiences will undoubtedly make you leave Lima, Peru with a great cultural and historic experience.

Villa Jazmin

Villa Jazmin (Ica)

Ica

It is located in a quiet residential neighborhood surrounded by magnificent sand dunes, making for a wonderful combination of tranquility and marvelous views. There are 20 beautiful rooms with full, spacious bathrooms to choose from. Villa Jazmin is the perfect place to rest and enjoy the sun before moving on to Arequipa or Lima, and it's central location is convenient for visiting the Nazca lines, the Ballestas Islands and the Paracas Reserve, or one of the many Peruvian vineyards. Also, from Villa Jazmin, you may start out on an adventure through the desert in a dune buggy.

Tika Wasi

Tika Wasi (Cusco)

Cusco

"Tika Wasi" which in the Quechua language means “Casa de las Flores”. Family home, formerly a Jesuit shelter, in another time a tannery, where the merchant grandfather started the tradition. The architect followed, also a poet, painter and photographer, and next to her the lady of the roses and the art of her hands... always with flowers as the axis. And the trees. In the eucalyptus forest that surrounds the house the children played. The sharing of the games of three children and a princess, which today maintain the inherited spirit.

Apu Lodge

Apu Lodge (Ollantaytambo)

Sacred Valley

Apu Lodge is the most charming bed and breakfast in Ollantaytambo. We feature cosy regional decor with exposed stones and colourful tapestries. Located at the base of Apu Pinkuylluna, a sacred mountain in town, the lodge is surrounded by beautiful gardens, native birds, in a peaceful cobble-stone street lined with a water babbling aqueduct.

Hotel Ferre

Hotel Ferré (Aguas Calientes)

Machu Picchu

Hotel Ferré Machu Picchu offers you a strategic location in Aguas Calientes, just a few steps from the train station and the craft market, facilitating your access to the impressive Inca citadel of Machu Picchu and other tourist attractions in the region. In addition, our location allows you to enjoy panoramic views of the mountains and the Vilcanota River, making your stay an even more special experience.

Exclusive Hotels

This Is Our Recommended Option Where You Will Have A Totally Private Tour To Ensure A Real Cultural Immersion, Staying At And Visiting The Most Authentic Places In Peru. You Will Stay In Carefully Selected Eco-Friendly Hotels, With Local Character And Outstanding Service. The Choice For Real Travellers.

Second Home Peru

Second Home Peru (Lima)

Lima

Second Home Peru embodies the spirit of Peruvian culture combined with the tranquility of the Pacific. This majestic guesthouse with eight bedrooms/baths is nestled conveniently in the heart of Barranco, Lima's arts district.

Once home to the Peruvian sculptor Victor Delfin, to enter Second Home Peru is to enter an artist imaginative word, replete with its creative works. You dont need to search far to find the seedlings of inspiration; they abound in the gardens, terraces and ocean views of the historic Tudor mansion.

Las Dunas

Las Dunas (Ica)

Ica

Hotel Las Dunas located in the city of Ica offers guests a sunny holiday destination within a 14 hectare oasis situated in the middle of the desert, conveniently close to Lima, Peru. Our facilities offer breathtaking views from all areas of the hotel and are focused on providing fun, adventure, and relaxation for our guests. Experience the good life together as you immerse yourself in an unforgettable experience for family, a couple, or a group – all in a unique location perfect for gatherings and special occasions.

Antigua Casona San Blas

Antigua Casona San Blas (Cusco)

Cusco

Stay in one of our rooms outfitted with hand-carved furniture sourced from local woods. Lay your head on allergen-free, high-quality linens on a king-sized bed. Enjoy our refined amenities and cozy turn-down service, complete with hot water bottles and sleepy-time tea. In-room heating and soundproofing ensure a good night’s rest.

Pakaritampu

Pakaritampu (Ollantaytambo)

Sacred Valley

The name “Pakaritampu” derives from the Quechua words “pakari”, which means “dawn” and “tampu” which means “home” ….

Pakaritampu Hotel is in the heart of the Sacred Valley, located in the village of Ollantaytambo. It is 2 minutes away from the train station with direct connection to Machu Picchu, and one hour and a half drive from the city of Cuzco. The town of Ollantaytambo is the starting point of the Inca Trail, a beautiful place that offers various tourist attractions.

El Mapi ByInkaterra

El Mapi ByInkaterra (Aguas Calientes)

Machu Picchu

Step into the smart, contemporary and cozy confines of El MaPi byInkaterra, 4 stars hotel amidst the picturesque Machu Picchu Pueblo. Discover an efficient, lively and friendly atmosphere, welcoming guests expecting an unfussy, down-to-earth break. The flowing lobby creates a sense of vitality. Lofty ceilings, panoramic windows and an open café allow natural light to filter between tall eucalyptus dried branches, creating an ambience of order and wellbeing.

Relax in a pleasant and wholesome ambience after your enlightening visit to Peru’s most famous destination: the Machu Picchu Archaeological site.

Luxury Hotels

With Our Luxury Tours, You Will Enjoy Private Excursions With An Outstanding Service. You Will Stay In A Selection Of The Most Luxurious Hotels In Peru.

Hotel B

Hotel B (Lima)

Lima

Hotel B, the first arts-boutique hotel in Lima opened in 2013, featuring 17 suites and a signature restaurant at Lima's most vibrant district: Barranco. Now home to many of Peru's best-known artists, musicians, designers, and photographers. A place for contemporary explorers of life seeking the intrigues and mysteries of Peruvian culture, geography, and nature, Hotel B caters to traditionalists looking for an authentic historic atmosphere to shrewd urban explorers willing to immerse themselves in the city´s contemporary social and cultural scene.

Double Tree By Hilton

Double Tree By Hilton (Paracas)

Paracas

This contemporary hotel is set within a 14, 000 hectare park, just 30 minutes' drive from central Barcelona. Its extensive facilities include an outdoor swimming pool and spa centre. Double Tree by Hilton Hotel and Conference Center La Mola provides a 21st-century setting for your leisure or business stay. This contrasts with the timeless surroundings of the Sant Llorenç del Munt Natural Park, the hotel gardens and the 17th-century Mas Bonvilar country house, which forms part of the complex. For dining, choose between the spacious L'Obac restaurant or Sófora Gastro Bar.

Casa Cartagena

Casa Cartagena boutique hotel & spa (Cusco)

Cusco

In the heights of the Peruvian Andes lies the famous inca city of Cusco. With an excellent location, Casa Cartagena Boutique Hotel & Spa Cusco emerges after years of restoration, preserving the ancient house’s original design, to become one of the most luxurious hotels in town. Enjoy the comforts of this magical refuge, declared world heritage site and of the unique beauty of its walls which combine inca stones with colonial architecture.

Aranwa Sacred Valley

Aranwa (Sacred Valley)

Sacred Valley

Aranwa Sacred Valley Hotel & Wellness is built along the Vilcanota riverbank, on the lands of an old 17th-century colonial hacienda, just one and a half hours from the city of Cusco and forty minutes from the Ollantaytambo train station, on the way to Machu Picchu. The hotel has rooms decorated in colonial style and others with modern and minimalist style.

Enjoy unforgettable days in the suites of Aranwa Sacred Valley Hotel & Wellness and let yourself be part of its mysticism in the Sacred Valley of the Incas. It combines the magical encounter of two periods: the ancient Inca culture and the colonial majesty, in one of the most beautiful landscapes in the world.

Inkaterra Machu Picchu Pueblo

Inkaterra Machu Picchu Pueblo (Aguas Calientes)

Machu Picchu

Popular with those heading to the ancient citadel of Machu Picchu, Inkaterra Machu Picchu Pueblo Hotel of 5 stars is an intimate Andean village with terraced hills, waterfalls, stone pathways and 83 whitewashed adobe casitas tucked away in the cloud forest. The property has 12 acres of exquisite natural beauty, where 214 bird species – such as the golden-headed quetzal and the iconic Andean cock-of-the-rock – and the world’s largest native orchid collection (372 species) have been registered.

After exploring the Historic Sanctuary and in-house excursions, guests can enjoy the Unu Spa, which combines the classic nurturing with a mystical Andean approach. Natural products are derived from local botanical extracts (mint, eucalyptus and orchids), thus providing a pleasing spiritual, sensual and soothing experience. The first-class restaurant features stunning views of Vilcanota River, and shares the secrets of Peruvian cuisine with a contemporary twist.

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