Package: Lima - Ica - Huacachina - Cusco 7d/6n
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Book this travel package in Peru: Lima, Ica, Huacachina, and Cusco in 7 days and 6 nights. Discover Peruvian culture and history with this tour package that takes place in the southern part of Peru. Your adventure begins in Lima, followed by a visit to the famous Ballestas Islands in Paracas. In the last four days, you will explore Cusco’s historic centre, the Sacred Valley of the Incas, the archaeological site of Machu Picchu, and the breathtaking Vinicunca Rainbow Mountain.
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Day 1: Reception at Lima Airport + City Tour of Lima
- Reception at Lima Airport and transfer to your hotel.
- The pick-up time from the airport will be coordinated one day prior to your arrival.
- Check-in at your hotel.
- 14:30 Pick-up from your hotel by vehicle.
- Visit the Parque del Amor in Miraflores.
- Transfer to Lima’s historic centre and explore:
- The Plaza San Martín.
- The Plaza Mayor.
- The Presidential Palace (exterior visit).
- The Municipal Palace (exterior visit).
- The Archbishop’s Palace (exterior visit).
- The Basilica Cathedral (exterior visit).
- The Casa del Oidor (exterior visit).
- The San Francisco Catacombs (interior visit).
- Transfer to San Isidro district.
- Visit El Olivar Park (exterior visit).
- 18:30 End of the tour.
- This tour concludes after approximately 4 hours at your hotel.
- Overnight at your hotel in Lima city.
Day 2: Tour to the Ballestas Islands, Huacachina + Buggies and Sandboarding
- 4:30 Pick-up from your hotel in Miraflores by vehicle.
- Transfer to Paracas in a tourist vehicle.
- Approximate travel time: 4 hours on a paved road.
- Bring your snacks, as there won’t be a long stop for breakfast.
- 9:30 Arrival at Paracas resort town and visit the Ballestas Islands.
- This activity is conducted from the boat, meaning you won’t disembark on the islands due to environmental reasons.
- Panoramic view of the Paracas Candelabra.
- From the boat, you’ll see the famous Paracas Candelabra (trident) etched into a sandy hillside since ancient times.
- 11:30 Transfer to the city of Ica.
- Travel by vehicle on a paved road.
- 12:30 Arrival in Ica and lunch.
- Lunch is not included in this tour; however, your guide will recommend a good restaurant.
- 14:00 Start of the Pisco Tour.
- Tasting of Piscos and Mistelas (liqueurs made from grapes).
- This activity will take place at Fundo Tres Esquinas and La Bodega Nietto.
- 15:30 Transfer to the Huacachina Oasis.
- Travel by vehicle on a paved road.
- 16:00 Transfer to the dunes by buggies + Sandboarding.
- Once you reach the top of the dunes, enjoy a stunning panoramic view of the Huacachina oasis and the sunset.
- * Please note that dune buggies are sand cars.
- You’ll also have the chance to try sandboarding (sliding down the dunes by using a sandboard).
- Return to Lima.
- Stop in the city of Chincha — optional.
- This stop is made to learn a bit about Peruvian wines.
- 22:30 End of the tour.
- This tour concludes at your hotel in Miraflores.
- Overnight at your hotel in Lima city.
Day 3: Transfer to Lima Airport + Reception at Cusco Airport + City Tour of Cusco
- Pick-up from your hotel and transfer to Lima Airport.
- The transfer time to Lima Airport will be coordinated one day prior.
- Reception at Cusco Airport and transfer to your hotel.
- The pick-up time from Cusco Airport will be coordinated one day prior to your arrival.
- Check-in at your hotel.
- 13:00 Pick-up from your hotel by vehicle.
- Visit the following attractions (interior visit):
- The Cathedral of Cusco.
- Inca Temple of Coricancha and Santo Domingo Church.
- Inca ruins of Sacsayhuamán.
- Handicraft shop (optional).
- Inca ruins of Qenqo, Puca Pucara, and Tambomachay.
- 19:00 End of the tour near Cusco’s Plaza de Armas. After the tour, you can return to your hotel. Note that Cusco’s historic centre is small and easily walkable.
- Overnight at your hotel in Cusco city.
Day 4: VIP Sacred Valley Tour with CONNECTION to Machu Picchu
- 6:30 Pick-up from your hotel in Cusco.
- During this tour, you will visit (interior visit):
- Chinchero Indigenous Market.
- Inca ruins of Chinchero and Moray.
- Salt mines of Maras (you will visualize it from the Lookout point).
- 12:30 Buffet lunch in Urubamba city (it has vegetarian options).
- Visit the Inca ruins of Ollantaytambo.
- 15:00 The tour ends outside the Inca ruins of Ollantaytambo.
- * Please note that the bus and other participants will return to the city of Cusco. However, you will stay in Ollantaytambo to catch your train to Aguas Calientes.
- Free time!
- 15:40 Make your way to Ollantaytambo Train Station.
- It’s a 15-minute walk; there is only one route/road, so you won’t get lost.
- Alternatively, you can take a moto-taxi for 3 soles per person.
- Check-in at the train company’s office. The office is located just outside the station (we will send you all the details privately).
- 16:00 Board your train.
- 16:36 Train departure for Aguas Calientes. Estimated travel time: 1 hour 40 minutes.
- 18:09 Arrival at Aguas Calientes.
- Make your way to your hotel on foot.
- Aguas Calientes is a small city.
- * If you book this package with accommodation, we will meet you in Aguas Calientes and take you to your hotel.
- 19:00 Briefing with your guide in Aguas Calientes (at your hotel).
- This meeting is about the next day’s tour.
- Aguas Calientes is the closest contemporary city to the Machu Picchu ruins.
- Overnight at your hotel in Aguas Calientes city.
Day 5: Full-day Machu Picchu + return to Cusco
- Breakfast at your hotel in Aguas Calientes.
- 10:10 Board your bus to reach the Machu Picchu ruins.
- This bus journey takes approximately 30 minutes.
- Buses depart approximately every 15 minutes.
- 11:00 Meet your guide outside the main gate to Machu Picchu ruins.
- Guided tour of Machu Picchu (Circuit 2) — approximately 2 hours.
- Free time at Machu Picchu ruins (subject to park rangers’ authorization).
- Return to Aguas Calientes, and enjoy your lunch in this city.
- 15:42 Board your train.
- 16:12 Your train departs from Aguas Calientes heading to Ollantaytambo.
- 18:10 Arrival in Ollantaytambo.
- Transfer from train to bus in Ollantaytambo.
- 20:30 Arrive in Cusco, our driver will be waiting for you at the bus station and will take you to your hotel.
- Overnight at your hotel in Cusco city.
Day 6: Tour to the Rainbow Mountain of Vinicunca
- 4:30 Pick-up from your hotel in Cusco: 3,400 m a.s.l. (11,154 ft).
- Cusco to Cusipata.
- By vehicle: 3 hours.
- Cusipata is a small town located at 3,310 m a.s.l. (10,859 ft).
- 7:30 Breakfast in Cusipata.
- Cusipata to Llaqto.
- By vehicle: 45 minutes.
- Llaqto is a small town located south of Cusco.
- 9:00 Start your hike in Llaqto: 4,630 m a.s.l. (15,190 ft).
- The first part of the hike is flat.
The last part of the hike is steep — 25 minutes.
- The first part of the hike is flat.
- 11:00 Arrival at Vinicunca: 5,200 m a.s.l. (17,060 ft).
- Your guide will provide a brief and concise explanation about this attraction.
- Free time on the mountain: 35 to 40 minutes.
- Return on foot from Vinicunca to Llaqto.
- Llaqto to Cusipata.
- By vehicle.
- 14:00 Lunch in Cusipata.
- Cusipata to Cusco.
- By vehicle.
- 18:00 Ending point near the Plaza de Armas in Cusco.
- Overnight at your hotel in Cusco city.
Day 7: Transfer to Cusco airport
- Vehicle transfer from your hotel to the airport in the city of Cusco.
- Estimated transfer time: Approx. 15 minutes.
- The transfer time will be coordinated a day before.
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