8-Day Enigmas of Peru: Lima, Nasca, Cusco, Sacred Valley & Machu Picchu
The Nazca Lines are a mysterious and impressive enigma. This is your chance to follow them and discover what they have to say. Following this same mystique we will embark on a trip to Cusco to continue to experience the energy these two places have in common.
What you'll see & do
- ✓Day 1 Welcome to Lima, City of Kings and the Larco Museum of Cultures - Arrival to the city of Lima, assistance, and transfer to the hotel. In the afternoon, an exclusive and intense tour of the Historical Center of Lima will take us to know and admire the architectonic relics that are part of the old Lima, which has been recognized by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site. The Convent of Santo Domingo is the beginning of this magnificent experience. It was built during the foundation of Lima. The Universidad Mayor de San Marcos (University of San Marcos) was founded on this site, the oldest in America. Inside, the choir with the oldest stalls in the country; and the library, with 25,000 books, some printed in the XV century, has an invaluable historical value. The mortal remains of San Martín de Porres, San Juan Masías and Santa Rosa de Lima lie inside. Crossing the Plaza Mayor, the Government Palace and the Municipality, going into the Cathedral, a jewel in the history of Lima, with artworks that will make us feel closer to colonial Lima. Leaving downtown Lima and heading to the Larco Museum, where we will get a clear vision of the cultures that inhabited ancient Peru. We shall admire the gold pieces, textiles and erotic ceramics that are part of the collection which will introduce us to the cosmovision of the ancient Peru. The warehouse of this museum will be open during our visit to appreciate the expressions of art that were reflected in their ceramics. Day 8 Farewell day - Departure transfer to the airport of Cusco. (airfare is not included). Our staff will assist you with the connection flight in the airport of Lima. If you like to add nights in Lima, transfers or extensions of your trip, we can help you with all details and bookings.
- ✓Day 2 Enigmatic Nazca Lines - Departure to Paracas Bay by bus. We will go the airport of Pisco to fly over the Nazca lines, huge drawing that can only be seen from the sky and which represent several insects and animals like a monkey, hummingbird, condor or a spider. The origins are unknown, while many think it is a big astronomic calendar. Return to airport and transfer to your hotel. Free rest of the day to enjoy the hotel facilities and surrounding areas. Overnight at Paracas.
- ✓Day 3 Paracas Natural Reserve - Early in the morning we will embark on a boat tour to the Ballesta Islands. The “Chandelier” a giant figure marked in the sand in the style of the Nazca lines can also be seen on our way to the islands. On the islands you will be able to observe sea lions, pelicans, Humboldt penguins and other sea birds. In the afternoon, departure to Lima by bus. Arrive and transfer to your hotel. Lodging.
- ✓Day 4 Cusco, Capital of Inca´s Empire - Breakfast. Transfer to the airport to take your flight to the city of Cusco. (Airfare is not included. We suggest to book a morning flight). Arrival to the airport of Cusco and transfer to your hotel. In the afternoon (13:30 hrs), our exclusive city tour starts with a visit to the San Cristobal Plaza to enjoy its panoramic view of the city. Then, we will visit the San Pedro Market to soak in its local flavors and to learn about more of the products grown in the area which supply the whole city. After this, the Korikancha temple will welcome us in all his magnificence; this temple, whose Quechua name means “Gold Enclosure” still bedazzles us with the thought of its gold covered walls. Then it is the turn to visit the Santo Domingo Church. We will walk from San Blas, the artisans’ neighborhood, to the Hatun Rumiyoc street, stopping at the Inca Roca Palace, nowadays home to the Archbishop’s Palace and also at the famous Twelve Angle Stone. We will continue our walk to the Main Square to visit the Cathedral and its valuable and beautiful colonial masterpieces. Lodging.
- ✓Day 5 Archaeological Park of Sacsayhuaman - In the morning we will distance from the crowds and visit Sacsayhuaman, a huge and impressive fortress of colossal constructions and surrounded by beautiful views blending together perfectly. Our adventure continues at the Inca Shrine Qenqo, to see the sacrificial altar embedded inside a rock cave. Finally we will arrive to the Puca Pucara viewpoint and Tambomachay, monument of impressive architectonic knowledge considered as one of the pillars of Andean Cosmo vision. Free afternoon to explore the city.
- ✓Day 6 Sacred Valley of Incas, Chinchero, Moray & Ollantaytambo - Let’s visit the most outstanding sites of the Sacred Valley of the Incas. Our first stop will be in the town of Chinchero, the most typical and picturesque of the Sacred Valley where we will appreciate its Inca archaeological complex and its beautiful colonial Church. Chinchero is also famous for its women weavers, who may teach us the ancient Inca techniques for dyeing and spinning with Alpaca wool. We will continue to Moray, beautiful and curious Inca archaeological complex composed of colossal concentric terraces simulating a large amphitheater. In Incas times, it served as an agricultural laboratory where diverse microclimates were recreated. Lunch at one of the restaurants in the area. Finally, we end our tour visiting the fabulous archaeological complex of Ollantaytambo important for the Incas as a military, religious and agricultural center. We will visit the Temple of the ten windows, the bathrooms of the ñusta, the Temple of the Sun among other places of interest. The postcards from the heights of Ollantaytambo will close this magical day in the Sacred Valley of the Incas. Lodging at the Sacred Valley.
- ✓Day 7 Machu Picchu, the lost citadel - A train trip away to see one of the Sacred Lost Citadel of the Incas, Machu Picchu. We arrive at the town station where our staff will assist you on boarding the bus to go up the winding road to Machu Picchu, amid a spectacular view of the Urubamba River and its canyon. The Lost City of the Incas, Machu Picchu, will astonish us with its terraces, ceremonial shrines, steps and urban areas. You can feel the energy around. After a guided visit, we will take the lunch at one of the restaurants in the area. On time, our train will go back to Cusco. Arrival and transfer to your hotel. Lodging.
What's included
- ✓Breakfast
- ✓Lunch
- ✓Transfers from airport to hotels.
- ✓Shared transfer to the train station
- ✓All admission tickets on tours.
- ✓Round trip railway ticket to Machu Picchu according with selected hotel category
- ✓7 nights of accomodation
What's not included
- ✓Food and drinks, unless specified
- ✓Gratuities
- ✓Nazca airport tax (USD 14 per person)
- ✓Flights tickets Lima - Cusco - Lima
Good to know
Not wheelchair accessible
Not stroller accessible
Not suitable for pets
No public transportation nearby
Infants must not sit on laps
Infant seats unavailable
Not recommended for people with back problems
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for people with heart conditions
Passport name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants. Otherwise, your tour may not be confirmed.
When booking your flight from Lima to Cusco, it must be in the morning. Arrival by noon is too late.
Upon time of booking, please provide flight itinerary for international flights and domestic flights
Important: If you go suffer from altitude sickness, please bring medicine or ask your doctor for advice before you depart
The plane in Nazca holds up to 12 passengers
Overflight is not recomendable for children less than 8 years old.
Machu Picchu has implemented new visitor circuits, with three main routes with specific differences to distribute passengers in various areas. These changes are intended to improve the visitor experience and preserve the integrity of the archaeological site. The circuit with route 2 will be given as priority and if it is not available, the options of taking circuit 3B or circuit 1B will be informed so that you can confirm your decision before the tickets are issued.
Departure Point: Tour departs from the International Airport in Lima and coincides with your flight's arrival.
Requirement
Clothing: Lightweight, breathable clothing for Lima and Nasca, as it can be hot and humid.
Layers for Cusco and the Sacred Valley, as temperatures can vary throughout the day.
Comfortable walking shoes for exploring archaeological sites and city tours.
A light jacket or sweater for cooler evenings.
Rain jacket or poncho, especially if traveling during the rainy season (November to April).
Swimwear if planning to visit hot springs or if the hotel has a pool.
Hat, sunglasses, and sunscreen for sun protection.
Essentials: Daypack or small backpack for carrying essentials during day trips.
Passport and copies of important documents (stored separately from the originals).
Travel insurance information.
Cash and credit/debit cards. Notify your bank of your travel plans.
Adapter plugs and voltage converters for electronic devices (Peru uses Type A and Type C sockets, with a standard voltage of 220 V and a frequency of 60 Hz).
Portable charger/power bank for keeping devices charged on the go.
Any required medications, along with a basic first aid kit.
Insect repellent.
Snacks and bottled water for long journeys or hikes.
Opening Hours
00:00 - 16:00
08:00 - 16:00
08:00 - 16:00
08:00 - 16:00
08:00 - 16:00
08:00 - 16:00
08:00 - 16:00
Good to know before you go
- Difficulty:
- Moderate
Cancellation policy
- •A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
- •No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.
8-Day Enigmas of Peru: Lima, Nasca, Cusco, Sacred Valley & Machu Picchu
The Nazca Lines are a mysterious and impressive enigma. This is your chance to follow them and discover what they have to say. Following this same mystique we will embark on a trip to Cusco to continue to experience the energy these two places have in common.
What you'll see & do
- ✓Day 1 Welcome to Lima, City of Kings and the Larco Museum of Cultures - Arrival to the city of Lima, assistance, and transfer to the hotel. In the afternoon, an exclusive and intense tour of the Historical Center of Lima will take us to know and admire the architectonic relics that are part of the old Lima, which has been recognized by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site. The Convent of Santo Domingo is the beginning of this magnificent experience. It was built during the foundation of Lima. The Universidad Mayor de San Marcos (University of San Marcos) was founded on this site, the oldest in America. Inside, the choir with the oldest stalls in the country; and the library, with 25,000 books, some printed in the XV century, has an invaluable historical value. The mortal remains of San Martín de Porres, San Juan Masías and Santa Rosa de Lima lie inside. Crossing the Plaza Mayor, the Government Palace and the Municipality, going into the Cathedral, a jewel in the history of Lima, with artworks that will make us feel closer to colonial Lima. Leaving downtown Lima and heading to the Larco Museum, where we will get a clear vision of the cultures that inhabited ancient Peru. We shall admire the gold pieces, textiles and erotic ceramics that are part of the collection which will introduce us to the cosmovision of the ancient Peru. The warehouse of this museum will be open during our visit to appreciate the expressions of art that were reflected in their ceramics. Day 8 Farewell day - Departure transfer to the airport of Cusco. (airfare is not included). Our staff will assist you with the connection flight in the airport of Lima. If you like to add nights in Lima, transfers or extensions of your trip, we can help you with all details and bookings.
- ✓Day 2 Enigmatic Nazca Lines - Departure to Paracas Bay by bus. We will go the airport of Pisco to fly over the Nazca lines, huge drawing that can only be seen from the sky and which represent several insects and animals like a monkey, hummingbird, condor or a spider. The origins are unknown, while many think it is a big astronomic calendar. Return to airport and transfer to your hotel. Free rest of the day to enjoy the hotel facilities and surrounding areas. Overnight at Paracas.
- ✓Day 3 Paracas Natural Reserve - Early in the morning we will embark on a boat tour to the Ballesta Islands. The “Chandelier” a giant figure marked in the sand in the style of the Nazca lines can also be seen on our way to the islands. On the islands you will be able to observe sea lions, pelicans, Humboldt penguins and other sea birds. In the afternoon, departure to Lima by bus. Arrive and transfer to your hotel. Lodging.
- ✓Day 4 Cusco, Capital of Inca´s Empire - Breakfast. Transfer to the airport to take your flight to the city of Cusco. (Airfare is not included. We suggest to book a morning flight). Arrival to the airport of Cusco and transfer to your hotel. In the afternoon (13:30 hrs), our exclusive city tour starts with a visit to the San Cristobal Plaza to enjoy its panoramic view of the city. Then, we will visit the San Pedro Market to soak in its local flavors and to learn about more of the products grown in the area which supply the whole city. After this, the Korikancha temple will welcome us in all his magnificence; this temple, whose Quechua name means “Gold Enclosure” still bedazzles us with the thought of its gold covered walls. Then it is the turn to visit the Santo Domingo Church. We will walk from San Blas, the artisans’ neighborhood, to the Hatun Rumiyoc street, stopping at the Inca Roca Palace, nowadays home to the Archbishop’s Palace and also at the famous Twelve Angle Stone. We will continue our walk to the Main Square to visit the Cathedral and its valuable and beautiful colonial masterpieces. Lodging.
- ✓Day 5 Archaeological Park of Sacsayhuaman - In the morning we will distance from the crowds and visit Sacsayhuaman, a huge and impressive fortress of colossal constructions and surrounded by beautiful views blending together perfectly. Our adventure continues at the Inca Shrine Qenqo, to see the sacrificial altar embedded inside a rock cave. Finally we will arrive to the Puca Pucara viewpoint and Tambomachay, monument of impressive architectonic knowledge considered as one of the pillars of Andean Cosmo vision. Free afternoon to explore the city.
- ✓Day 6 Sacred Valley of Incas, Chinchero, Moray & Ollantaytambo - Let’s visit the most outstanding sites of the Sacred Valley of the Incas. Our first stop will be in the town of Chinchero, the most typical and picturesque of the Sacred Valley where we will appreciate its Inca archaeological complex and its beautiful colonial Church. Chinchero is also famous for its women weavers, who may teach us the ancient Inca techniques for dyeing and spinning with Alpaca wool. We will continue to Moray, beautiful and curious Inca archaeological complex composed of colossal concentric terraces simulating a large amphitheater. In Incas times, it served as an agricultural laboratory where diverse microclimates were recreated. Lunch at one of the restaurants in the area. Finally, we end our tour visiting the fabulous archaeological complex of Ollantaytambo important for the Incas as a military, religious and agricultural center. We will visit the Temple of the ten windows, the bathrooms of the ñusta, the Temple of the Sun among other places of interest. The postcards from the heights of Ollantaytambo will close this magical day in the Sacred Valley of the Incas. Lodging at the Sacred Valley.
- ✓Day 7 Machu Picchu, the lost citadel - A train trip away to see one of the Sacred Lost Citadel of the Incas, Machu Picchu. We arrive at the town station where our staff will assist you on boarding the bus to go up the winding road to Machu Picchu, amid a spectacular view of the Urubamba River and its canyon. The Lost City of the Incas, Machu Picchu, will astonish us with its terraces, ceremonial shrines, steps and urban areas. You can feel the energy around. After a guided visit, we will take the lunch at one of the restaurants in the area. On time, our train will go back to Cusco. Arrival and transfer to your hotel. Lodging.
What's included
- ✓Breakfast
- ✓Lunch
- ✓Transfers from airport to hotels.
- ✓Shared transfer to the train station
- ✓All admission tickets on tours.
- ✓Round trip railway ticket to Machu Picchu according with selected hotel category
- ✓7 nights of accomodation
What's not included
- ✓Food and drinks, unless specified
- ✓Gratuities
- ✓Nazca airport tax (USD 14 per person)
- ✓Flights tickets Lima - Cusco - Lima
Good to know
Not wheelchair accessible
Not stroller accessible
Not suitable for pets
No public transportation nearby
Infants must not sit on laps
Infant seats unavailable
Not recommended for people with back problems
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for people with heart conditions
Passport name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants. Otherwise, your tour may not be confirmed.
When booking your flight from Lima to Cusco, it must be in the morning. Arrival by noon is too late.
Upon time of booking, please provide flight itinerary for international flights and domestic flights
Important: If you go suffer from altitude sickness, please bring medicine or ask your doctor for advice before you depart
The plane in Nazca holds up to 12 passengers
Overflight is not recomendable for children less than 8 years old.
Machu Picchu has implemented new visitor circuits, with three main routes with specific differences to distribute passengers in various areas. These changes are intended to improve the visitor experience and preserve the integrity of the archaeological site. The circuit with route 2 will be given as priority and if it is not available, the options of taking circuit 3B or circuit 1B will be informed so that you can confirm your decision before the tickets are issued.
Departure Point: Tour departs from the International Airport in Lima and coincides with your flight's arrival.
Requirement
Clothing: Lightweight, breathable clothing for Lima and Nasca, as it can be hot and humid.
Layers for Cusco and the Sacred Valley, as temperatures can vary throughout the day.
Comfortable walking shoes for exploring archaeological sites and city tours.
A light jacket or sweater for cooler evenings.
Rain jacket or poncho, especially if traveling during the rainy season (November to April).
Swimwear if planning to visit hot springs or if the hotel has a pool.
Hat, sunglasses, and sunscreen for sun protection.
Essentials: Daypack or small backpack for carrying essentials during day trips.
Passport and copies of important documents (stored separately from the originals).
Travel insurance information.
Cash and credit/debit cards. Notify your bank of your travel plans.
Adapter plugs and voltage converters for electronic devices (Peru uses Type A and Type C sockets, with a standard voltage of 220 V and a frequency of 60 Hz).
Portable charger/power bank for keeping devices charged on the go.
Any required medications, along with a basic first aid kit.
Insect repellent.
Snacks and bottled water for long journeys or hikes.
Opening Hours
00:00 - 16:00
08:00 - 16:00
08:00 - 16:00
08:00 - 16:00
08:00 - 16:00
08:00 - 16:00
08:00 - 16:00
Good to know before you go
- Difficulty:
- Moderate
Cancellation policy
- •A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
- •No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.