TOUR DETAILS
Explore Peru by air, sea, and land during eight exciting days, discovering the country’s archaeological, cultural, and natural treasures. See the mysterious Nazca Lines from the air, discover the abundant wildlife of the Ballestas Islands by boat, and explore the ancient ruins of the Inca Empire and the beautiful colonial cities founded by the Spanish conquistadors.
ITINERARY
• Day 1 | Arrival in Lima – City Tour
• Day 2 | Lima – Paracas | Ballestas Islands and Huacachina Oasis
• Day 3 | Lima – Cusco | Cusco City Tour and nearby archaeological sites
• Day 4 | Cusco – Sacred Valley | Pisac, Ollantaytambo, and Chinchero
• Day 5 | Cusco – Machu Picchu
• Day 6 | Cusco – Lima
DESTINATIONS
BREAKFAST: Days 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6.
LUNCH: Days 4 and 5.
AVAILABLE AS: Shared or Private Service.
HIGHLIGHTS
Ballestas Islands: Discover this marine sanctuary in the Pacific Ocean, where sea lions, penguins, and numerous seabirds, including pelicans, find refuge.
Huacachina Oasis: Venture into the Ica Desert to visit Huacachina Lagoon, also known as the Oasis of America. Surrounded by impressive sand dunes, it is one of the most beautiful destinations on the Peruvian coast.
Cusco: The former capital of the Inca Empire is a fascinating blend of pre-Columbian ruins and Spanish colonial architecture. Visit the Temple of Qorikancha, the Cathedral, and the nearby archaeological sites of Sacsayhuaman, Qenqo, Puka Pukara, and Tambomachay.
Machu Picchu: The legendary Lost City of the Incas is hidden high in the Andes and offers spectacular views of the surrounding mountains, as well as a fascinating glimpse into the mysterious history of the Inca civilization.
Begin this adventure with a meeting at Lima International Airport, where our staff will be waiting to transfer you to your hotel in the Miraflores district, undoubtedly one of Lima’s most attractive neighborhoods, located in the south-central part of the city. Afterwards, you’ll begin your city tour, strolling through the main streets, plazas, and avenues. Start at the Love Park in Miraflores, with its spectacular view of the Pacific Ocean. Next, you’ll have a panoramic view of Huaca Pucllana, a ceremonial center of the Lima culture, and in San Isidro, the city’s financial center, you’ll appreciate Huaca Huallamarca, an ancient pre-Inca shrine. Continue to the Plaza de Armas, where you’ll find the Government Palace and the City Hall. You’ll have the opportunity to visit the Cathedral and walk to the Convent of Santo Domingo, whose corridors were frequented by Saint Martin de Porres and Saint Rose of Lima in the 17th century, and where their remains now rest.
• Overnight in Lima at your selected hotel.
Very early, 3:45 am. Departure by regular bus to Paracas Bay. Arrival and reception. Transfer to the private dock to board the speedboat for the Ballestas Islands tour, which will last approximately 2 hours. During the tour, you will enjoy panoramic views of Paracas Bay and the enigmatic “Candelabra” geoglyph, located on the northeast side of the Paracas Peninsula. There are various theories about its origin. The speedboat will stop here for a few minutes for photos. Continuing the tour, you will be taken to the Ballestas Islands, which are three groups of rocky islands, a natural habitat for Inca terns, pelicans, boobies, Humboldt penguins, sea lions, and other wildlife. You will be able to observe these birds during the visit. Finally, disembark and continue to the Huacachina Oasis. The adventure continues at the legendary Huacachina Oasis, a place surrounded by enormous dunes that create a dreamlike landscape in the middle of the desert. Here you will experience an adrenaline rush as you climb aboard buggies and race across the highest dunes in the country. Expert drivers will take you along thrilling roads while you enjoy panoramic views of the oasis. Afterward, you can try sandboarding, gliding down the sand and feeling the excitement of this unique activity in Peru, which will further enhance the experience. Later, you will return to Paracas for your transfer to the bus terminal for your return trip to Lima. Arrival and transfer to your hotel.
• Overnight in Lima in your selected category.
After breakfast at the agreed-upon time, our team will take you to the airport to board your flight to the city of Cusco. In the afternoon, you will enjoy a guided tour of this enchanting city, which was the capital of the Inca Empire. The tour begins with a visit to the Convent of Santo Domingo, built atop the Inca temple of Coricancha, one of the most important sites dedicated to sun worship.
Ancient chronicles say that its walls were covered in gold leaf and filled with gilded representations of nature. Next, visit the Cathedral, the most imposing monument in the Plaza de Armas. Afterward, head to the hills above Cusco where the fortress of Sacsayhuamán stands, whose imposing walls offer a breathtaking panoramic view of Cusco. Continue to Qenqo, an archaeological complex used for religious purposes where it is believed the Incas practiced rituals related to agriculture. Your tour concludes at Puca Pucara, Quechua for “red fort,” an architectural complex believed to have been used for military purposes, featuring multiple rooms, plazas, baths, aqueducts, and towers. It is believed to have been used by the Inca entourage while the leader rested at Tambomachay. After the visit, you will return to the historic center of Cusco.
Overnight in Cusco at your selected hotel.
After breakfast at the hotel, we will pick you up at the agreed-upon time. This grand adventure begins with a trip to the Sacred Valley of the Incas. Along the way, you will make several stops at viewpoints, allowing you to admire the breathtaking scenery and capture unique and incredible photos. The tour continues to Pisac, an Inca and Colonial site, one of the most beautiful Inca archaeological sites in the Sacred Valley, perched atop the mountain overlooking the colonial town of Pisac. Enjoy a walking tour of the colonial town and have time for shopping at the artisan market. The tour then continues to Urubamba, where you will stop for lunch. Recharge your batteries! In the afternoon, you will visit the magnificent archaeological complex of Ollantaytambo, an important Inca center for military, religious, and agricultural purposes. You will visit the Temple of the Ten Windows, the Baths of the Ñusta, the Temple of the Sun, and other points of interest. Postcard-perfect views from the heights of Ollantaytambo will bring this magical day in the Sacred Valley of the Incas to a close. Afterward, you will be transferred to the Ollantaytambo train station to board the train to Aguas Calientes (Machu Picchu).
• Overnight in Aguas Calientes at your selected hotel
The most anticipated day has arrived. At the designated time, you will be taken to the bus station in Aguas Calientes, where our staff will assist you in boarding the bus that will ascend a winding road, offering spectacular views of the Urubamba River as it carves the famous canyon. The Lost City of the Incas, Machu Picchu, will welcome you with its incredible terraces, staircases, ceremonial sites, and urban areas. The energy emanates from the entire place. After a guided tour, you will have lunch at one of the local restaurants. At the agreed-upon time, you will return by train to Ollantaytambo station, where our transportation will be waiting to transfer you to your hotel.
Overnight in Cusco at your selected hotel.
Today is the day to say goodbye to Peru. Before heading to the airport, have breakfast at the hotel and check out. Our team will then be waiting to take you to Cusco International Airport for your flight home. We hope you had an incredible few days full of adventures, wonderful moments, and new experiences, and that you return home with souvenirs, lots of photos, and amazing stories to share and remember from this trip through magical Peru.
All rates are per person.
Prices are subject to change without prior notice and can only be guaranteed once the reservation has been confirmed.
Rates do not apply to residents staying for more than 60 days or to corporate passengers (4 nights or more in Lima).
Reservations must include the full name of each passenger, nationality, passport number, age, and date of birth.
If the suggested/listed hotels for this program are not available at the time of confirmation, new hotel alternatives will be offered with revised prices.
Early arrival on Day 1 does not guarantee that hotel rooms will be available. Standard check-in times apply unless additional accommodation nights are purchased to guarantee immediate access to the rooms.
Our accommodation rates include breakfast. Breakfast is served according to each hotel’s schedule and policies, generally between 6:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. If a passenger has a transfer or departs before the scheduled breakfast hours, this benefit will be forfeited and cannot be compensated at another hotel. Room service or breakfast box services are available at an additional cost and do not compensate for a breakfast that cannot be served.
For reservations including train services to Machu Picchu, seats are assigned according to coach availability. Seat locations can only be requested after the tickets have been issued.
CHD from 0 to 1 year and 11 months: Free of charge (does not occupy a bed).
CHD from 2 to 5 years: Child rate without a bed.
CHD from 6 to 10 years: Child rate with a bed.
For children aged 10: The additional BTC (Cusco Tourist Ticket) entrance fee must be considered, as detailed under the Optional Services of each program that includes Cusco.
A wide range of optional excursions and pre- and post-program extensions are available. If you have any additional questions, please contact @the information email address that we will create for information regarding prices and conditions.
Please make sure to check with your embassy whether you require a VISA to enter Peru (or any other country included in your itinerary). Viajes del Alba is not responsible if a guest does not have all the necessary documentation required to enter the country.
Foreign travelers entering Peru must ensure that their passport is valid for at least 6 months from the date of entry into the country.
Comfortable and lightweight clothing is recommended when visiting Peru’s coastal areas, while warm clothing is recommended for the high Andean regions.
Visitors are advised not to wear sleeveless shirts, shorts, short skirts, or revealing clothing when visiting religious temples or official buildings.
Sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat, and mosquito repellent can be very useful during your stay.
Viajes del Alba is not responsible for unforeseen circumstances such as strikes, weather changes, or natural disasters.
Viajes del Alba acts as an intermediary in the reservation of services and therefore cannot be held responsible for the quality or suitability of the services, death, injury, illness, damages, accidents, loss, theft, robbery, or loss of personal belongings, delays, or any other irregularity arising directly or indirectly from the provision of services by third-party suppliers.
Viajes del Alba designs its itineraries to provide participants with an authentic experience of the nature and environment being visited. Therefore, the activities may involve an element of personal risk and potential exposure that could result in physical or emotional injury, paralysis, death, or harm to the participant or third parties.
The client understands that such risks cannot be completely eliminated without compromising the essential nature of the activity and therefore accepts them as part of the tour.
The client confirms that he/she is aware of his/her physical condition and health and, with this knowledge, voluntarily decides to undertake the aforementioned risks.
The client releases Viajes del Alba from any liability related to any accident or injury that may occur in connection with the client’s health, physical condition, or any other circumstance.
TOUR AUTHORITY
At all times, any decision made by the guide or company representative shall be final regarding any matter that may endanger the safety and well-being of the traveling group.
The client must strictly comply at all times with the laws, customs, currency regulations, and drug regulations of Peru.
If the client fails to comply with the above requirements or interferes with the well-being of the group, the guide or company representative may require the client to leave the tour without entitlement to any refund.
Viajes del Alba directly operates part of the services included in the program and also makes arrangements with airlines, ground transportation providers (including trains), hotels, and other independent third parties to provide the travel services purchased by the client.
We take all reasonable measures to ensure that the organizations providing these services meet our quality standards. However, these parties are independent suppliers over whom we do not have complete direct control. Therefore, we cannot accept responsibility for negligence by the personnel of these organizations.
The participant waives any claim against Viajes del Alba for any damage to or loss of property, injury, or death resulting from any act or negligence of any airline, ground transportation company, hotel, or any person providing any of the services or accommodations included in the program.
The client is responsible for the logistics necessary to carry out the activity. Therefore, cancellations or booking modifications made at no cost must be requested no later than 48 hours prior to the tour.
Cancellations made within 24 hours prior to the activity, or failure to attend the activity, will be considered a NO-SHOW. In such cases, there will be no refund, and a 20% administrative fee will be charged.
For special programs, the deposit required to confirm the services is non-refundable under any circumstances.
Full payment must be made one month prior to departure.
For cancellations or modifications made within 45 days prior to the package start date, the following cancellation fees will apply:
45 to 31 days before departure: 50% of the service price.
30 to 16 days before departure: 70% of the service price.
15 days or less before the travel date / NO-SHOW: 100% of the total service price.
For cancellations made more than 45 days before departure, the cancellation fee will be USD 170 for entrance tickets, plus applicable administrative costs.
We cannot provide compensation or refunds for meals, hotel rooms, excursions, or other services that are cancelled or not used.
No refunds will be issued for services that are cancelled or not used under any circumstances.
If the client abandons the tour for any reason, any additional expenses incurred will be the sole responsibility of the client, and the company will not be responsible for providing any refund.
