Machu Picchu Tours From Lima 8 days

We will monitor your flight and meet you at International Airport gates 3 or 4. Our agent will hold a sign with your name for easy identification. We will transfer you to your selected hotel in Lima. Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. If you arrive earlier, you may leave your luggage at the hotel lobby and explore the city independently.

Day 1 Statistics:

• Total Distance Traveled: ~20 km 
• Highest Altitude: 150 meters above sea level
• Lowest Altitude: 0  meters above sea level
• Route: Lima Airport - Hotel
• Difficulty Level: Easy

We will start our Lima City Tour in Miraflores, visiting the ancient ceremonial site of Huaca Pucllana and the peaceful El Olivar Park in San Isidro. Then we will explore the Historic Center of Lima, where colonial architecture and vibrant streets tell stories of the past. We will walk through the Plaza Mayor, seeing the Cathedral, Government Palace, and Archbishop’s Palace.

Finally, we will visit the San Francisco Convent to explore its mysterious Catacombs, one of Lima’s most fascinating sites.

Day 2 Statistics:

• Total Distance Traveled: 40 km 
• Highest Altitude: 150 meters above sea level
• Lowest Altitude: 0 meters/ sea level
• Route: Miraflores - San Isidro - Historic Center - Plaza Mayor - San Francisco Convent
• Difficulty Level: Easy

We will begin early at 4:30 AM with pickup from our hotel in Miraflores or San Isidro. Our route will take us south along the Pan-American Highway toward Paracas. At 8:00 AM, we will sail to the Ballestas Islands, where we can admire sea lions, Humboldt penguins, and marine birds.

Around 11:00 AM, we will head to Ica to visit traditional wine and pisco bodegas, where we will taste regional liquors and local cuisine. In the afternoon, we will visit the Huacachina Oasis, enjoy pool time at Carola Lodge, and later join a buggy and sandboarding adventure across the dunes.

Day 3 Statistics:

• Total Distance Traveled: 450 km round trip
• Highest Altitude: 406 meters above sea level
• Lowest Altitude: 0 meters / sea level
• Route: Lima - Paracas - Ballestas Islands - Ica - Huacachina - Lima
• Difficulty Level: Moderate

We will transfer to Lima Airport for our morning flight to Cusco, a journey of about 1 hour and 35 minutes. On arrival, our local agent will welcome us and transfer us to our hotel in Cusco. We will receive an orientation and important tips for acclimatization at 3,390 meters above sea level.

The rest of the day will be free to explore Cusco’s charming streets, markets, or museums at our own pace.

Day 4 Statistics:

• Total Distance Traveled: ~1,100 km  flight + airport transfers
• Highest Altitude: 3,390 meters above sea level
• Lowest Altitude: 0 meters / sea level
• Route: Lima - Cusco Airport - Hotel
• Difficulty Level: Easy to Moderate (acclimatization required)

We will start at 7:00 AM with a scenic drive through the Sacred Valley of the Incas. Our first stop will be Taray Viewpoint, offering panoramic views of the valley. Then, we will visit the archaeological complex of Pisaq and later stop in Urubamba for a buffet lunch.

We will continue to Ollantaytambo, an impressive Inca fortress surrounded by mountains. After exploring its terraces and temples, we will take the train to Aguas Calientes (Machu Picchu Pueblo), where our local agent will meet us and assist with check-in.

Day 5 Statistics:

• Total Distance Traveled: 120 km by road + 1.5-hour train
• Highest Altitude: 3,400 meters above sea level
• Lowest Altitude: 2,040 meters above sea level
• Route: Cusco - Taray - Pisac - Urubamba - Ollantaytambo - Machu Picchu Pueblo
• Difficulty Level: Moderate

We will take the Consettur bus up to the Machu Picchu Citadel early in the morning. Once there, we will present our tickets and explore the sacred Inca city with our professional guide for about two and a half hours.

We will visit the Temple of the Sun, Intihuatana Stone, and the Temple of the Condor, learning about Inca architecture and spirituality. Afterward, we will return to Aguas Calientes, enjoy lunch, and board the train back to Ollantaytambo, where our transport will take us to Cusco.

Day 6 Statistics:

• Total Distance Traveled: 112 km train + bus transfers
• Highest Altitude: 2,430 meters above sea level
• Lowest Altitude: 2,040 meters above sea level
• Route: Machu Picchu Pueblo - Machu Picchu - Machu Picchu Pueblo - Ollantaytambo - Cusco
• Difficulty Level: Moderate

We will depart from Cusco at 3:30 AM to Cusipata for breakfast. Afterward, we will continue to Phulawasipata, the starting point of our hike. The trail ascends gradually for 1.5 hours to the Rainbow Mountain (Vinicunca) at 5,200 m (17,060 ft).

We will admire breathtaking colors across the Andes and learn about the natural minerals that formed this beauty. Afterward, we will return to Cusipata for lunch and then back to Cusco by 17:00 hrs.

Day 7 Statistics:

• Total Distance Traveled: ~150 km round trip
• Highest Altitude: 5,200 meters above sea level
• Lowest Altitude: 3,300 meters above sea level
• Route: Cusco - Chirihuani - Fulawasi - Vinicunca - Cusipata - Cusco
• Difficulty Level: Moderate to Challenging

We will pick up from our hotel according to our flight time. After saying goodbye to our local team, we will transfer to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport for our return flight.

This marks the end of our incredible journey through Peru, filled with culture, nature, and unforgettable memories.

Day 8 Statistics:

• Total Distance Traveled: ~15 km 
• Highest Altitude: 3,390 meters above sea level
• Lowest Altitude: 3,390 meters above sea level
• Route: Hotel - Cusco Airport
• Difficulty Level: Easy