Vacations To Peru All Inclusive: Lima, Nazca, Machu Picchu And Puno 9 Days

Explore the best of Peru with our 9-day tour, PERU VACATION: LIMA, NAZCA, CUSCO, MACHU PICCHU, AND PUNO. From the warm welcome in Lima to the mysterious Nazca Lines, the Machu Picchu experience, and the serenity of Lake Titicaca in Puno. Our itinerary is designed to immerse you in the cultural richness, history, and stunning landscapes of Peru.

Our team of tourism experts will be at your disposal at all times, ensuring that every moment becomes a lasting memory. Get ready to discover wonders, explore ancient civilizations, and experience something truly unique.

INCLUDES:

• 02 nights of hotel in Lima + breakfast.
• 03 nights of hotel in Cusco + breakfast.
• 01 night of hotel in Aguas Calientes + breakfast.
• 02 nights of hotel in Puno + breakfast.
• All transfers included: airport, bus, and train stations in private service.
• All entrance tickets to archaeological sites and tourist attractions mentioned in the tour.
• Private transfer Lima — Nazca — Lima.
• Overflight of the Nazca Lines (30 minutes).
• Informative video and briefing about the Nazca Lines.
• Transfers on a tourist transportation in Cusco and the Sacred Valley.
• Bus tickets, Aguas Calientes — Machu Picchu.
• Train Ollantaytambo — Aguas Calientes round trip.
• Tourist bus during the Southern Valley, Cusco — Puno.
• Buffet lunch in the Sacred Valley (day 4).
• Lunch on the Southern Valley route (day 7).
• Lunch on the Islands of Puno (day 8).
• Boat trip and visit to the Floating Islands.
• Guided group service in English and Spanish.

NOT INCLUDED:

• Meals not mentioned.
• Flights, Lima — Cusco.
• Flights, Juliaca — Lima.
• Tips
• Other services not mentioned.

DAY 1: Welcome To Peru - Lima

Assistance upon arrival at Lima's "Jorge Chávez" International Airport and transfer to the selected hotel.

In the afternoon, around 2 p.m., we pick you up from your hotel to start the City tour that will last approximately 2 and a half hours. We begin our tour with a panoramic view of the "Huaca Pucllana," a magnificent ceremonial and archaeological center built in the 4th century AD and considered a "Sacred Town" by the Incas.

The Historic Center of Lima offers a journey through over fifty colonial monuments and historical landmarks. Next, we visit the San Francisco Monumental Complex which constitutes the largest display of colonial religious art in America. The visit includes the underground crypts known as "Catacombs."

Finally, we will explore contemporary Lima, taking a stroll through the most traditional residential areas of Lima, El Olivar de San Isidro, Miraflores, and Larcomar.

Overnight in Lima.

INCLUDES:

• Hotel in Lima.
• Guided group tour.
• Transfers on group tourist bus.
• Entrance ticket to museums and attractions.

NOT INCLUDED:

• Meals.
• Flights.
• Other unmentioned services.

DAY 2: Lima - Nazca - Lima

At approximately 4:00 a.m., we will pick you up from the hotel to start the journey to the city of Pisco and then to the Nazca aerodrome. We will welcome you at the Nazca aerodrome for an informative talk about the overflight of the enigmatic Nazca Lines, impressive drawings in the desert representing figures of various animals and plants such as the spider, the monkey, the dog, the lizard, the hummingbird, the condor, among others.

The Nazca Lines are located in large dimensions ranging from 15 to 300 meters each, with a depth of approximately 30 centimeters. After the approximately 25-minute flight, you will have time for lunch in Nazca. In the afternoon, we will transfer you back to your hotel in Lima, arriving around 10:00 p.m.

Overnight in Lima.

INCLUDES:

• Hotel in Lima.
• Private transportation Lima - Nazca - Lima.
• 30-minute overflight ticket to the Nazca Lines.
• Transmission of informative video about the Nazca Lines.
• Permanent assistance.

NOT INCLUDED:

• Other unspecified services.
• Does not include overflight fee USD 12.00, payable directly at the destination.
• Subject to availability and variation due to weather conditions.

RECOMMENDATIONS:

Fly over the Nazca Lines in a small plane, bring your camera, and enjoy the incredible views from the sky. You may experience motion sickness, so we recommend not eating too much before the flight.

DAY 3: Cusco - City And Surroundings

At the appropriate time, we will pick you up from your hotel in Lima and take you to the airport to board your flight to the city of Cusco.

We give you a warm welcome and pick you up from Cusco airport to take you to your hotel. After lunch, we will pick you up from your hotel around 1 p.m. and start our city tour, starting with The Cathedral of Cusco, one of the most important temples in Peru, consisting of three buildings called the Basilica, Triumph, and Holy Family. Inside, you will find artistic pieces created by the Cusco School. We then visit Qoricancha, this wonderful site built by the Incas for the worship of the Sun, was modified by the Spanish for the evangelization of the indigenous people during the Viceroyalty period. Inside, we can still see walls built with great precision by the Incas, as well as artistic Catholic religious pieces.

We will continue our guided tour exploring the archaeological centers near the city of Cusco. We will start with Sacsayhuaman, whose name means "satisfied falcon." This site was built with huge stone blocks and during the Inca era, it was known as the "House of the Sun." It was an important religious center in the local tradition. Then, we will head to Qenqo, a Quechua word that means "labyrinth," named for its underground galleries and small zigzag carved channels. We will continue our tour visiting Puka–Pukara, also known as the red fortress, built with red-toned stones.

Finally, we will arrive at Tambomachay, an Inca site dedicated to water. We finish our tour at the beautiful Plaza de Armas in Cusco, around 6:00 p.m.

Overnight in Cusco.

INCLUDES:

• Transfers hotel – airport – hotel in private transport.
• Night at the hotel in Cusco.
• Admission to Catedral, Qoricancha, Sacsayhuaman, Qenqo, Puka - Pukara, and Tambomachay.
• Transfers on tourist bus.
• Guided group tour, Professional guide English – Spanish.
• Pre-tour assistance.

NOT INCLUDED:

• Meals.
• Other unmentioned services.
• Flights, Lima – Cusco.

RECOMMENDATIONS:

After the tour, CuscoPeru.com recommends taking a walk around Plaza de Armas and its surroundings, where you can appreciate the work of Cusco artisans in craft shops. You can also taste the famous Peruvian cuisine in nearby restaurants, or simply take a break on one of the benches in Plaza de Armas and then take the classic photo for the memory, all in a warm atmosphere despite the cold Cusco nights. And if you like nightlife, around the square, you will find many discos and bars.

DAY 4: Sacred Valley - Aguas Calientes.

We will start our day with breakfast at your hotel. At approximately 7:30 a.m., we will pick you up from your hotel and begin by visiting the Archaeological Center of Pisac, located 45 minutes from Cusco. Pisac will give you an insight into the advanced knowledge that the Incas achieved in architecture during their time. Some studies reveal that it was not a fortress but a kind of "royal estate" during the government of Inca Pachacutec, consisting of terraces, domestic structures, ceremonial spaces, and aqueducts that provided water for agricultural exploitation. Another compelling reason to visit Pisac is its craft market, where you can find unique and authentic souvenirs.

At noon, we will head to the town of Urubamba to enjoy a buffet lunch that will allow you to taste delicious Peruvian cuisine. Urubamba was one of the main agricultural centers of the Inca Empire. Currently, the best corn in the world is cultivated here, and during the rainy season, the valley is filled with native fruits such as peaches, capulí, quince, and top-quality strawberries, among others.

In the afternoon, we will visit the Fortress of Ollantaytambo, which was an agricultural, religious, and astronomical center. This is deduced from the Colcas, deposits of agricultural products for preservation based on the wind system (agricultural deposits), and from its finely carved stone blocks strategically placed towards the Sun God to manage and control the Sacred Valley. This archaeological site comprises a series of superimposed terraces, displaying impressive large stone blocks located on the upper terrace. It is in Ollantaytambo that we will board the train to Aguas Calientes to be able to visit Machu Picchu early the next day.

Overnight stay in Aguas Calientes.

 INCLUDES:

• Overnight stay in Aguas Calientes.
• Entrance to Pisac and Ollantaytambo.
• Transfer by Tourist Bus.
• Guided Group Tour, Professional English – Spanish Guide.
• Buffet Lunch.

NOT INCLUDED:

• Other services not mentioned.

RECOMMENDATIONS:

• We suggest wearing sneakers or suitable shoes, as you will climb many stairs.
• Bring a small backpack with your camera, wear a hat, sunscreen, mosquito repellent, and a water bottle.
• In Pisac, do not forget to try the empanaditas and take home some crafts as souvenirs.
• In Urubamba, enjoy a delicious buffet lunch where we invite you to try the corn from the Sacred Valley.

DAY 5: Aguas Calientes - Machu Picchu

On this day, we will have an exciting journey, where we will get to know one of the wonders of the modern world, "Machu Picchu." We will start early, facilitate your transfer to the bus station to embark on a brief journey of approximately 25 minutes that will take you to the majestic Archaeological Sanctuary of Machu Picchu.

Arriving at Machu Picchu, you will enjoy its magical energy, temperate climate, air, tranquility from the moment you enter, natural beauty, artificial terraces, incredible stone constructions represented in its Inca enclosures and ceremonial temples. Its intensely green terraces and the imposing mountain range that surrounds it form a beautiful landscape that exceeds all expectations. You will be amazed by its huge and impressive stone blocks joined together, making it unique as one of the most important religious, political, and cultural centers of the Inca Empire. The Machu Picchu tour lasts approximately 2 hours, during which our guide will provide you with all the information and be attentive to all your questions. At the end of this fascinating tour, you will have thoroughly explored the mysteries and history of Machu Picchu, taking with you a unique experience that will last in your memories.

Returning to the town of Aguas Calientes, you will have enough time to optionally enjoy its hot springs or take a short walk through the town of Machu Picchu, to finally board the train back to Ollantaytambo, where we will pick you up to transfer you to your hotel in Cusco.

Overnight stay in Cusco.

INCLUDES:

• Entrance to Machu Picchu in the classic circuit 1 or 2.
• Overnight stay in Cusco.
• Round-trip bus ticket to Aguas Calientes – Machu Picchu.
• Round-trip train tickets Ollantaytambo - Aguas Calientes.
• Transfer from Ollantaytambo station to your hotel in Cusco.
• Group guided tour service in Machu Picchu.
• Professional English – Spanish-speaking guide.

NOT INCLUDED:

• Food.
• Entrance to the Huayna Picchu mountain (Subject to availability).
• Other services not mentioned.

RECOMMENDATIONS:

• Arrive half an hour early at the train station.
• In Machu Picchu, you will climb many stairs, so wear suitable shoes.
• We suggest bringing a small backpack with your camera, wearing a hat, sunscreen, mosquito repellent, and a water bottle.
• Enjoy the magical moment by appreciating the wonder, open your arms, and recharge your energy. After the Machu Picchu tour.
• Visit the thermal baths in Aguas Calientes.

DAY 6: Cusco - Maras - Moray Salineras

We start in Cusco at 8:00 a.m. and head to the village of Maras and the experimental agricultural terraces of Moray.

First, we arrive at Moray. In Moray, the Incas created their own microclimate to adapt plants to this altitude. After this, we will visit the town of Maras and the salt mines of Salineras de Maras, which were already exploited during the Inca period. In the afternoon, we return to Cusco, arriving at approximately 2:00 p.m. You will have the afternoon free to recharge by resting at your hotel or exploring the city center.

Overnight stay in Cusco.

INCLUDES:

• Overnight stay in Cusco.
• Round-trip transfers.
• Entrance to Maras, Moray, and Salineras.
• BILINGUAL guided service. Professional English – Spanish Guide.

NOT INCLUDED:

• Meals.
• Other services not mentioned.

DAY 7: South Valley - Puno

Our journey starts early in the morning to leave Cusco and begin a fantastic trip to Puno, with the following itinerary:

• Cusco (3400 m.a.s.l.) - Departure time: 7:30 a.m.
  
• Andahuaylillas (3122 m.a.s.l.) - Visiting time: 8:30 a.m.
  
• Raqchi (3450 m.a.s.l.) - Visiting time: 11:00 a.m.
  
• Sicuani (3552 m.a.s.l.) - Buffet lunch: Time: 12:10 p.m.
  
• Abra la Raya (4335 m.a.s.l.) - Visiting time: 02:15 p.m.
  
• Pukara Museum (3900 m.a.s.l.) - Time: 03:30 p.m.
  
• Puno (3800 m.a.s.l.) - Arrival time: 05:00 p.m.

Upon arriving in Puno, we will pick you up from the bus station to transfer you to your hotel.

Overnight stay in Puno.

INCLUDES:

• Overnight stay in Puno.
• Transfers.
• Entrance tickets.
• Professional group guide.
• Bus ticket.

NOT INCLUDED:

• Other services not mentioned.

DAY 8: Uros - Taquile - Puno

We will pick you up from your hotel at approximately 6:40 a.m. and transfer you to the port of Lake Titicaca. After a 30-minute journey, we will reach the beautiful floating islands of the Uros, unique in the world.We will continue our journey to Taquile, arriving at 11:30 a.m. Then, we will take a 40-minute walk from the port to the village, visiting Taquile for about 2 hours. We will appreciate the landscape, the display of craftsmanship, and above all, the experiences of the islanders, who maintain and preserve their ancestral customs. Here, we can have lunch.

After lunch, we return by boat to the city of Puno, arriving at approximately 4:30 p.m. You will have the rest of the afternoon free to rest or take a tour of the city of Puno.

Overnight stay in Puno.

INCLUDES:

• Transfers.
• Guided tour to the islands and entrance fees.
• Overnight stay in Puno.

NOT INCLUDED:

• Other services not mentioned.

RECOMMENDATIONS:

Protect yourself from the cold; we suggest bringing a small backpack along with your camera, wearing a hat, sunscreen, and bringing a water bottle.

DAY 9: Juliaca - Airport

We will have breakfast at the hotel, and at the appropriate time, we will transfer you to the Juliaca airport for your return flight to Lima.

INCLUDES:

• Hotel - Airport transfer in private transport.

NOT INCLUDED:

• Meals.
• Other services not mentioned.
• Juliaca – Lima flights.

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IMPORTANT:

• TRAINS: Our service includes the EXPEDITION or VOYAGER Train for the round trip; you can upgrade to the VISTADOME Train category for an additional 30 USD per person, only for the return trip.
• We can also offer you the VISTADOME OBSERVATORY TRAIN, with an additional 90 USD per person round trip.
• HOTELS: You can choose packages based on the type of Hotel, you can also opt for Hotels that are not listed in our offer, before confirming you must inform us of the hotel you prefer and we will add it to the package.
• PRIVATE: Consult with one of our advisors if you want any of the services in private.

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• Passport No.:
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• It is very important your information about your hotel in the city of Cusco, so we can pick you up there at the beginning of the tour..

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