Wonders of Peru

15 days / 14 nights
from $ 2,052 USD per person

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This 15-day itinerary will take you on an adventure through the most exciting destinations of Peru, including: Lima, Paracas, Huacachina, Nazca, Arequipa, Puno and Cusco. On this occasion, you’ll get to know the main cultural and historical monuments of the Historic Center of Lima, as well as the otherworldly landscapes of the Paracas National Reserve.

But the adventure doesn’t stop there since we have so much to do afterwards, like visiting the exotic oasis of Huacachina, the mysterious Nazca Lines, the White City of Arequipa, the world’s highest navigable lake in Puno, the Imperial City of Cusco, and the Machu Picchu citadel.

TRIP ITINERARY

day 1

Arrival in Lima - Transfer to the Hotel

Our team will be waiting for you at Lima’s airport to take you to the hotel. Our 24-hour assistance team will contact you in advance to provide you with detailed travel itinerary information, as well as information on what to do in the surrounding area, restaurants, stores and more.

We highly recommend taking some time to rest so you can experience Lima at its fullest. Don’t miss the chance to try the famous Peruvian gastronomy and visit its beautiful neighborhoods.

Overnight in Lima.

According to your arrival time, ask for our optional tours:
- Magic Water Circuit Tour (Dinner Show Included).
- Pachacamac Archeological Site Tour.
day 2

Modern and Colonial City Tour in Lima

Breakfast in the Hotel.

What a better way to explore Lima’s historic center than taking a guided tour with a local expert. In this opportunity, you’ll get to know the attractions with more historical and cultural value within the center of the city, such as: Parque de Exposición, Plaza Grau, Paseo de los Heroes Navales, Plaza San Martín, the Main Square, Palacio del Gobierno, and the Cathedral of Lima.

The Historic Center of Lima was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1991 since it comprises over 600 historical monuments from the Colonial era. After our visit, we’ll continue to the Miraflores district to have a panoramic view from the outside of Huaca Pucllana, one of the 54 “Huacas” found in Lima and a well-preserved Pre-Inca sanctuary inside the city.

After a morning of exploring and getting to know the history of Lima, you’ll have the rest of the day off to explore and continue to enjoy the city.

Overnight in Lima.
day 3

Lima to Paracas | Paracas National Reserve Tour

On this day, we’ll continue down the Pacific Coast to meet our next destination, Paracas. We’ll travel along with the pacific sea breeze on a comfortable tourist bus.

During the bus ride, the beauty of the dunes and the vineyard valleys will continue to captivate us until we finally reach Paracas small town. After arriving at the hotel, we’ll continue on to our next adventure!

The Paracas National Reserve awaits to be rediscovered, this spectacular location is home to over 400 species of flora and fauna. It was declared a national reserve in 1975 in order to preserve its diverse wildlife.

We’ll be privileged to have a guided tour through this remote location, where we are going to see the Humboldt penguins, sea lions, exotic birds such as the red footed guanay cormorants, and more.

Overnight in Paracas.
day 4

Ballestas Islands Boat Tour | Huacachina to Nazca

Breakfast at the hotel.

In this opportunity, we’ll be able to visit another of Peru’s natural wonders on a boat trip, the Ballestas Islands, which are a group of different rock formations and islands located in the Paracas peninsula. They are home to the Humboldt penguins, exotic birds, and hundreds of sea lions.

Later, we’ll continue to Huacachina, the only natural oasis in South America. In this location, we’ll take a dune buggy ride that will take us through several dunes as if we were on a roller coaster! Finishing this exciting adventure, we’ll continue to the city of Nazca.

Overnight in Nazca.
day 5

Flight Over the Nazca Lines | Nazca to Arequipa

One of the world’s biggest mysteries awaits you, the Nazca Lines are surely one of the most in-demand attractions in Peru. They can only be fully appreciated by taking a flight, since most of them are hidden in plain sight.

In this occasion, you’ll be able to observe the most well-preserved geoglyphs of this region: The Monkey, the Hummingbird, the Astronaut, the Spider, and more. Once the flight is over, we’ll continue on a overnight trip to Arequipa, the white city.

Overnight bus with semi-bed first class seats.
day 6

Arrival in Arequipa | Afternoon City Tour

Arrival and transfer to the hotel in Arequipa.

After lunch, you’ll have a guided tour through Arequipa, known for being the second largest city of Peru and for having the most visually striking historic center. Most of the structures in Arequipa’s city center are made of white ashlar, which is a volcanic rock found in the quarries created by the Chachani Volcano.

Once on board the panoramic bus, we’ll start our tour going towards the Yanahuara Viewpoint, a special spot that offers panoramic views of the city and three volcanoes that guard the city: Chachani, Misti, and Pichu Pichu.

Then, we’ll visit several tourist attractions, such as: Carmen Alto Viewpoint, Balneario de Tingo, the Convent of the Founder, Sabandia’s Windmill, and Paucarpata’s terraces.

Overnight in Arequipa.

Optional Visits:
- We encourage you to visit the Santa Catalina Monastery, a well-preserved colonial gem that gathers hundreds of visitors per year because of its unique architecture and history.
- Get to know the Juanita Mummy, it was discovered in 1995 and has been preserved ever since. Currently, you can find it in the Andean Sanctuary Museum.
- It is worth noting that the entrance fees for these attractions are not included in the package

**It is worth noting that the entrance fees for these attractions are not included in the package.
day 7

Arequipa to Chivay

Breakfast at the hotel.

We’ll head towards Chivay right after breakfast. On the way, we’ll be privileged with such visually striking landscapes, offering the perfect opportunity to take awesome pictures.

We’ll cross the Salinas National Reserve and Aguada Blanca where we’ll be able to appreciate the biodiversity of this region. Then, we’ll continue descending towards the Pata Pampa Viewpoint. Our journey will be finished upon our arrival to Chivay town.

Overnight in Chivay
day 8

Colca Canyon Tour | Chivay to Puno

On this day we’ll have the opportunity of knowing the Colca Canyon but first, we’ll head towards the Cruz del Condor Viewpoint to appreciate the fantastic flight of the condor, the biggest bird of the Andes.

Then, we’ll be able to discover the famous Colca Canyon which has a depth of 4,160 meters, considered to be one of the deepest canyons of the world. Afterwards, we’ll go back to Chivay in order to continue on a tourist bus towards Puno.

Overnight in Puno.
day 9

Lake Titicaca | Uros Floating Islands and Taquile

Breakfast at the hotel.

We’ll head towards Puno’s pier where we’ll start our Lake Titicaca Homestay Experience. The first stop will be the Floating Islands of Uros which consists of a group of over 100 man made Islands that are entirely made of Totora reed.

Finishing our visit, we’ll continue to Taquile Island, where you’ll learn about their culture and traditions. Locals are skilled craftsmen, as they have kept their traditions alive through generations.

You will surely enjoy your stay in Taquile Island, its people will welcome you as one of their own; here you’ll learn about their culture and traditions. Locals are skilled craftsmen, as they have kept their traditions alive through generations.

After our great experience on the island and a well-deserved lunch, we’ll have the rest of the evening off to explore the rest of the area.

Overnight on Taquile Island.
day 10

Amantani Island | Return to Puno

After breakfast, we’ll be visiting the largest island on the lake, the Amantani Island, which extends for 9,29 km2. In this part of Lake Titicaca, its inhabitants have also maintained their traditions and native language known as Aymara.

People in the Amantani Island depend on agriculture, cattle raising, artisan fishing, and the production of traditional textiles. Here you’ll be more than welcome to interact with the locals and learn their costumes. Just after lunch, we’ll be returning back to Puno.

Overnight in Puno.
day 11

Puno to Cusco via Ruta del Sol

On this day, we’ll be heading towards Cusco on a tourist bus. The Ruta del Sol will take you to many Inca, Pre-Inca and colonial settlements along the way. That way, you’ll get to know a bit more of our ancestors and some of the most important eras in Peruvian history.

We’ll visit places like the Archeological Site of Pucará, a Pre-Inca structure built by the Pucará culture that took place between the 400 B.C. and 200 B.C. As well as Raqchi, the Southern Valley, and more just before arriving in Cusco.

Overnight in Cusco.
day 12

Archaeological City Tour in Cusco

Breakfast at the hotel.

From 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. – Enjoy the different sightings within the historic center of Cusco with our local guide. (Exclusive tour available for Viagens Machu Picchu passengers only).

In the afternoon, we’ll start the Archaeological City Tour with a visit to the different attractions within the city and its surroundings, like Sacsayhuaman, the Qoricancha Temple, Q’enqo, and more.

Optional Visit: The Qosqo Center of Native Arts have daily presentations of typical Andean music and dances from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. We recommend you arrive 45 minutes in advance. Tickets are already included in the package.

Overnight in Cusco.
day 13

Sacred Valley of the Incas & Aguas Calientes

Breakfast at the hotel.

On this day, we’ll depart in the morning for the Sacred Valley of the Incas Tour. We will make our first stop to visit the Awanacancha Traditional Textile Museum, just after enjoying the magnificent view of the Sacred Valley.

Following the itinerary, we’ll continue to visit Pisac, a small town recognized for its authentic cultural expression and the outstanding Pisac Archeological site. Later, we’ll have lunch in Urubamba, located right at the heart of the Sacred Valley.

Finishing the tour, we’ll get to Ollantaytambo, where we’ll get to visit one of the oldest villages within the valley and its towering archeological site. After exploring the town of Ollantaytambo, We’ll board the train to Aguas Calientes, a town located in the middle of the mountains of the Peruvian jungle, surrounded by an impressive natural setting.

Overnight in Aguas Calientes.
day 14

Machu Picchu Private Guided Tour - Cusco

The wait is finally over, now it’s time to live the dream! Our team will take you from the hotel to board the bus up to Machu Picchu. The bus ride takes about 30 minutes from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu’s main entrance.

Our professional guide will provide all the details about this wonder of the world, including the mysteries and fascinating facts of the Inca culture. After our time in Machu Picchu, we’ll go back to Aguas Calientes to return to the city of Cusco by train.

Overnight in Cusco.

Now, if you’d like to spice up your experience in Machu Picchu, please check these additional services:

♦ Exclusive lunch at the Belmond Sanctuary Lodge Hotel, located just in front of the entrance to Machu Picchu.
♦ Return on the Vistadome train, a panoramic train with first class seats.
♦ Entrance to Huayna Picchu Mountain. The most in-demand additional hike within Machu Picchu. This mountain offers an outstanding view of the citadel and great picture opportunities.

For further information, please contact our sales team.
day 15

Hotel Transfer to Cusco Airport

Breakfast at the hotel.

Our team will be waiting for you at the hotel to take you to the airport 2 hours before your flight departure. This will be the last of our services.

Quick Tip: If your flight from Cusco to Lima departs in the afternoon, we encourage you to visit some of the museums within the historic center: The Contemporary Art Museum, the Regional Museum, the Coricancha Museum, and the Popular Art Museum. Don’t worry about the entrance fees, they are all included in your Cusco Tourist Ticket!

Check-In & Check-Out Times:
- Lima & Paracas: Check-in - 1:00 p.m. | Check-out - 12:00 p.m.
- Cusco, Nazca, Arequipa, Puno: Check-in - 10:00 a.m. | Check-out - 9:00 a.m.
- Aguas Calientes: Check-in - 9:00 a.m. | Check-out - 10:00 a.m.

INCLUDED

Hotels with breakfast
• 02 hotel nights in Lima.
• 01 hotel night in Nazca.
• 01 hotel night in Chivay.
• 02 hotel nights in Puno.
• 03 hotel nights in Cusco.
• 01 hotel night in Paracas.
• 02 hotel nights in Arequipa.
• 01 hotel night in Aguas Calientes.
• 01 hotel night in a home of a local family in Amantani with food.

Tours
• Guided in Machu Picchu - Private service.
• City tour Cusco - Courtesy of Viagens Machu Picchu.
• Archaeological city tour in Cusco - Maximum group of 17 people.
• Tour Sacred Valley of the Incas with buffet lunch - Maximum group of 17 people.
• Lima tourist bus towards Paracas.
• Bus from Aguas Calientes - Machu Picchu.
• Bus from Machu Picchu - Aguas Calientes.
• Entrance to the Inca citadel of Machu Picchu.
• Paracas Tourist Bus towards Nazca.
• Nazca Tourist Bus towards Arequipa.
• About Nazca Lines flight - Regular service.
• Tour Canion del Colca First day - Regular service.
• Tour route from the Chivay highland to Puno - Regular service.
• Tickets for all Archaeological complexes to visit.
• Tour Ballestas Islands and Oasis of Huacachina - Regular service.
• Ollantaytambo one-way train - Aguas Calientes, Tourist class.
• Machu Picchu return train - Ollantaytambo or Cusco, Tourist class.
• Rota do sol tour with buffet lunch + tickets - Regular service.
• Arequipa city tour of the city and surroundings - Regular service.
• Colonial and modern city tour - Regular service - Maximum group of 17 people.
• Tour Titicaca Lake Experiential 2 days / 1 night with meals - Regular service.
• Colca Canion Tour Second day with visit to the Cruz del Condor - Regular Service.

Private transfers
• Transfer from Lima airport to the hotel.
• Transfer from the hotel to the bus station in Lima.
• Transfer from the hotel to the Huaraz bus station.
• Transfer from the hotel to the bus station in Lima.
• Transfer from the bus station to the hotel in Paracas - Round Trip.
• Transfer from the bus station to the hotel in Nazca - Round Trip.
• Transfer from the bus terminal to the hotel in Arequipa.
• Transfer from the hotel to the bus terminal in Arequipa.
• Transfer from the bus station to the hotel in Puno - Round trip.
• Transfer from the hotel to the port of Lake Titicaca - Round trip.
• Transfer from the bus terminal to the Cusco hotel.
• Transfer from Cusco station to the hotel.
• Transfer from hotel to Cusco airport.

Benefits of Viagens Machu Picchu
• 24 hour assistance in Spanish and English.
• Professional team on all tours and walks.
• Guided in Spanish and English; inform in advance.
• Personalized concierge, and assistance to the needs of your stay.

What does not include?
• Travel insurance.
• National or international air tickets.
• Food and drinks not mentioned above.
• Extra expenses: own, laundry, phone calls, and details included in the itinerary.

Prices

Hotels

Optional Tours

Magical Circuit of the Waters with Dinner show and Peruvian Paso Horses
A fantastic show of 13 water fountains, full of lights, music and magic in Lima. Open from Tuesday to Sunday, from 6:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
• From USD 55.00 per person.

Buffet Lunch at the Sanctuary Lodge Restaurant
Located in the luxurious Sanctuary Lodge hotel (former Orient Express); It is the only one located very close to the entrance to Machu Picchu.
• From USD 40.00 per person.

Return train Vistadome Service
First class train with panoramic view, typical dance show and service on board.
• From USD 70.00 per person.

Entrance to the Machu Picchu or Huayna Picchu Mountain
Small path that runs from the Inca citadel to the viewpoint of Huayna Picchu, a strategic and unique place where you have the most complete view of the Machu Picchu citadel.
• From USD 65.00 per person.

Travel in-style between Cusco and Puno with the Titicaca Train
Enjoy luxurious wagons, typical dances, a gourmet lunch and on-board service on a magical ten-hour journey along the beautiful landscapes between Cusco and Puno. For more details on availability, please consult your travel agent.
• From USD 270.00 per person.

Pachacamac Archaeological Tour
Archaeological site made of clay, made up of pyramids for the worship of the god Pachacamac considered the creator of the Universe.
• From USD 35.00 per person.

Private Tours and Walks
They are ideal for those who want a more personalized service, where the schedules of the tours and walks are more flexible, according to the client's preference. To request a private or personalized service, contact our travel agents.

General information

1. Would my admission ticket to Machu Picchu be refundable in case I change the date or cancel my trip?

Recently, the Ministry of Culture of Peru made an update regarding the changes to the admisison ticket to Machu Picchu: all ticket sales are now final. Therefore, the tickets we purchase as a part of your tour package are not refundable, and also cannot be transferred to another person or modified to another date.

2. Do you arrange commercial and international flights?

At the moment, we do not arrange international or commercial flights. However, we will help you organize your trip and flight schedules before traveling abroad. Make sure to contact our team and get personalized assistance for planning your trip.

3. Do you organize personalized travel packages?

Yes, our main goal as a travel agency is to provide an authentic adventure in our country. Therefore, if you’re looking to travel off the beaten path or to be provided with the best trip itinerary through Peru, make sure to contact our team.

4. Do you offer private tours?

Yes, we have private excursions to different locations in Peru. We are looking forward to guaranteeing comfort while still showing a great part of our historical and cultural heritage.

5. How do I book a travel package?

Booking a travel package is as easy as requesting a quote on any of our options. Once you’ve filled in your details, one of our travel assistants will get in touch with you. If you still have no idea of what you’d like to do during your stay in Peru, don’t worry, we are here to help you.

Our sales team will take care of all the details involved with your trip as well as giving you options about the different destinations to visit in our country. You’ll realize that planning a trip abroad has never been easier.

6. How far in advance should I book my trip?

We usually recommend booking your trip at least 2-3 months in advance, especially if you’re planning on a long stay in Peru. Viagens Machu Picchu works with 3 to 5-star hotels and most of them request booking weeks in advance, as well as tours, train rides, transportation options, and other services.

7. What is the best train for Machu Picchu: Expedition or Vistadome?

We recommend you take the Expedition train on the way to Aguas Calientes since most of the departure times are generally when it’s dark. The expedition train has simpler wagons with smaller windows.

Usually, the return takes place during daylight, which is why we would recommend you take the Vistadome train with panoramic windows to enjoy the visually striking scenery this road has to offer. In addition, the Vistadome train offers onboard service and typical dance shows.

8. Are the train tickets included in the package?

Yes, all of our packages include round trip train tickets. Except for those who may choose to go to Machu Picchu by trek. In this case, we’ll only cover the return ticket.

9. Can I choose seats on train trips?

Unfortunately, Peru Rail (the railway company) does not allow passengers to choose seats on any of their different types of train. The distribution of these is done automatically by the company’s system.

10. During the trip to Machu Picchu, where will my largest luggage stay?

Bags that weigh more than 5kg are not allowed on the train or in the Archeological Site of Machu Picchu. Therefore, you must leave your large luggage in the storage service of your accommodation.

For your trip to Machu Picchu, we highly recommend you carry a light backpack with just the essentials for your comfort.

11. What are the Huayna Picchu and Machu Picchu Mountains?

Those are the surrounding mountains to the Inca Citadel. Huayna Picchu is located at 2,720 meters above sea level and offers an outstanding view to the archaeological site as well as several Inca ruins along the trail.

The Machu Picchu Mountain is located at 3,082 meters above sea level, and serves as another viewpoint to the famous historical sanctuary. However, the trek to its summit is significantly less challenging than the Huayna Picchu mountain.

To trek either of these mounts, you must purchase an additional entrance ticket well in advance. For more information, please contact your travel agent.

12. What Currency is Used in Peru?

Nuevo Soles is the local currency in Peru, banknotes come in denominations of 200, 100, 50, 20, and 10. Whilst coins come in 5, 2, 1, 0.50, 0.20, and 0,10 units.

13. What is the best currency to use in Peru: US Dollars or Soles?

Almost all establishments accept payments in US Dollars, but we highly recommend you have both Dollars and Soles (the local currency) since there might be places where you’ll need to pay with the Peruvian currency.

14. What are the Peru entry requirements?

Depending on your nationality, you would either need a tourist visa, valid passport or your national I.D. card to enter Peru, for example:

- Passport: Concerns to every country that isn’t in the Andean Community. It must have a validity of at least 6 months.
- Tourist Visa: Applies for visitors from Venezuela, Haití, El Salvador, Nicaragua, and Cuba.
- National I.D. Card: Valid for all the members within the Andean Community as, Colombia, Ecuador, Bolivia, Chile, and Argentina.

Changes & Cancellations

1. If a tour is canceled due to weather conditions, do I get a refund?

Tour cancellations due to bad weather conditions have no refund, as they are factors beyond our control. However, we’d like to ensure the integrity of our passengers by acknowledging that some other situations may be taken into account. Therefore, if having any inconvenience, make sure to contact your travel agent.

2. Can I change the starting date of my travel package?

Yes, you can change the starting date of your travel package. However, an administrative fee between 10% and 50% of the total value of the package will be charged, depending on the proximity to the original date of your trip (this is subject to availability and supplier policies).

3. Can I cancel my trip?

Affirmative, you can definitely cancel your trip. Your options for a refund are, however, subject to certain rules. Only a limited sum will be refunded by Viagens Machu Picchu under the following circumstances:

- There won't be a fee if you cancel up to 50 days before your trip, and you'll get a 10% reduction on the contractual package's worth on the deposit commission and other administrative services.

- A 50% fee of the package's total value will be charged for cancellations made between 39 and 21 days prior to the start date.

- An 80% fee of the package's total value will be charged for cancellations made between 39 and 21 days prior to the start date.

- The full amount of the package will be withheld for cancellations notified less than 7 days before the start date.

Important Note: Machu Picchu Travel will have up to 50 days to refund the money to the passenger, according to the aforementioned conditions, counted from the date of cancellation of the trip.

For further information, we have a section with the most Frequently Asked Questions about Peru, Machu Picchu, and our company.

Payment Methods

To confirm your booking, we will send you a link with 25% of the total amount; the remaining 75% must be paid 15 days prior to the trip. Payment can be in US Dollars, credit, or debit card. For payment in installments of the remaining value, please consult your travel agent.

Our current payment methods are through PayPal and Visa.