8-Day Tour of Traditional Peru

Day 1 · Arrival in Lima

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   Miraflores

   3 hours Admission not included

   Assistance upon arrival in Lima and transfer to your selected hotel. (Hotel check-in time 3pm) Free time to rest and prepare to begin your journey through this magical country.

The hotels are 3 stars and are located in the historic center of Lima or Miraflores depending on availability.

Day 2 · Ica full day

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   Ica

   20 hours

   03.20am approx, we will pick you up from your hotel to transfer you to the bus station that will leave for Paracas (03h30rs trip). Arrival in Paracas, reception and transfer to the Port to start our wonderful tour to the Ballestas Islands, we will board our boat that will take us to the wonderful Ballestas Islands. Then we will head towards Ica. We arrive in Ica and begin the City Tour to the following places: Plaza de Armas of the city of Ica, visit to the artisanal Wine and Pisco Winery and finally we will visit the Huacachina Lagoon; known as the oasis of America. At the appropriate time we will get on the Buggies where you can experience the adrenaline and do adventure sports such as sandboarding. Later we will transfer to the bus station with return to Lima (04h30 trip), arrival in Lima 23 hrs approx. transfer to your hotel.

The tour starts at dawn, you will be provided with a box breakfast to take on the way instead of breakfast.

The hotels are 3 stars and are located in the historic center of Lima or Miraflores depending on availability.

Day 3 · Arrival in Cusco

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   Cusco

   6 hours

   Early transfer to the airport to take the flight to Cusco (flight not included). Assistance upon arrival and free time to rest. After noon, we will begin the visit of the city of Cusco, where we will visit: The Plaza de Armas, the Cathedral (outside) and the Temple of the Sun "Korikancha". Then, we leave the city to visit the Inca sites of Kenko, Tambomachay, Puca Pucara and the fortress of Sacsayhuaman. Overnight in Cusco.

The hotels are 3 stars and are located within the historic center of Cusco.

Day 4 · Visit to the Sacred Valley

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   Sacred Valley

   10 hours Admission included

   We will visit the town of Pisac with its typical Indian market and appreciate the ancestral customs of its inhabitants, then we will visit the archaeological center of Pisaq. Lunch in Urubamba. In the afternoon we will visit the Agricultural-Military and Religious Center of Ollantaytambo. On our way back to Cusco, we will visit the picturesque Andean town of Chincheros where we will appreciate the textile art and the technique of dyeing and weaving in this beautiful place. Arrival in Cusco almost at dusk.

The hotels are 3 stars and are located within the historic center of Cusco.

Day 5 · The imposing Machu Picchu

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   Machupicchu

   2 hours Admission included

   Early in the morning we will go to the Ollantaytambo train station and then take the "tourist train" to the town of Aguas Calientes. Upon arrival our guide will be waiting for us to take us to Machu Picchu by bus (25 min). Guided tour of this impressive place (2 hours), visiting the temple of the three windows, the sundial, among others, at each stop, our guide will give us enough free time to take photos and enjoy this majestic place. At the convenient time according to the return train schedule, we will take the bus down to Aguas Calientes, have lunch (lunch at the traveler's expense) and board the "tourist train" back to Cusco.

   **Entrance to Machu Picchu will be provided according to schedules and available routes**

   **If you wish to upgrade your train category, please contact your advisor**

The hotels are 3 stars and are located within the historic center of Cusco.

Day 6 · Humantay Lagoon

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   Humantay Lake

   15 hours Admission included

   04:30am approx. Pick up very early to go to the town of Mollepata (2hrs approx.). After a nutritious breakfast in Mollepata we will continue the trip for an additional 1h30 minutes, until we reach Soraypampa, where we will walk for 1h40 minutes towards the lagoon (4,200 masl) until we reach the foothills of Apu (You can rent a horse directly on site if you need to). After touring the area we will return to Soraypampa for our Andean lunch. Return by bus to the city of Cusco, arriving at approximately 6:00 p.m.

The hotels are 3 stars and are located within the historic center of Cusco.

Day 7 · rainbow mountain

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   Vinicunca Mountain

   13 hours Admission included

   04.30am approx. We will pick you up and head to the village of Pitumarka (2hrs approx.). After a nutritious breakfast in Pitumarka, we will continue the trip to Qayrawiri, where we will begin the walk of 2 to 3 hours approx., where we will appreciate beautiful landscapes, until we reach Vinicunca (5,029 m.a.s.l.). You can rent a horse or motorcycle directly on site if you need it. Then we will return to a restaurant where we will have a typical lunch of the area. Later we will return by bus to the city of Cusco, arriving at 17hrs approx. Overnight in Cusco.

The hotels are 3 stars and are located within the historic center of Cusco.

Day 8 · End of our services

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   Cusco

   one hour

   Completion of the Tours in Peru. At the appropriate time, transfer to the airport for your return home.