**Machu Picchu and the Huacachina Oasis 10 Days / 9 Nights**

Lima - Paracas - Huacachina - Cusco - Valle sagrado - Machupicchu - Laguna Humantay - Montaña de Colores - Lima
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This 10-day, 9-night program offers a comprehensive experience through Peru’s most iconic destinations. It begins in Lima, exploring its historical and modern highlights, along with an excursion to the Ballestas Islands and the Huacachina Oasis. The journey then continues to Cusco, where you will discover the main Inca temples and fortresses, the Sacred Valley, and the impressive Machu Picchu. The adventure is completed with visits to Humantay Lake, Maras and Moray, and the majestic Rainbow Mountain. Travel in Peru coordinates every detail to ensure a comfortable, safe, and deeply enriching experience.

Highlights

Travel Itinerary

**DAY 1: ARRIVAL IN LIMA – THE START OF YOUR ADVENTURE THROUGH PERU**

WELCOME TO LIMA, THE STARTING POINT OF YOUR ADVENTURE THROUGH PERU!

Upon arrival at Lima’s international airport, our staff will welcome you and transfer you by private vehicle to your hotel. This first day is intended for rest and acclimatization after your flight. Depending on your arrival time, you may enjoy a walk around the area or sample Lima’s gastronomy at nearby restaurants. Thus begins your experience in Peru, with the support and personalized service of Travel in Peru, ensuring comfort and attentive care from the very first moment.

EXPLORE LIMA, THE CITY WHERE HISTORY COMES TO LIFE!

Explore Lima, the “City of Kings,” on a panoramic tour that combines history and modernity. We will visit the historic center, declared a World Heritage Site, to see the Main Square, the Cathedral, the Government Palace, and the Convent of Santo Domingo, where the remains of Saint Rose of Lima and Saint Martin de Porres rest. Then we will continue to the modern districts of Miraflores and San Isidro, enjoying views of the ocean from the Costa Verde. In the afternoon, you will have free time to explore the capital at your own pace.

LIVE A DAY OF ADVENTURE BETWEEN THE SEA AND THE PERUVIAN DESERT!

Very early in the morning, we will travel to Paracas, where we will board a speedboat to tour the Ballestas Islands, home to sea lions, penguins, and guano birds. Along the way, we will see the mysterious Candelabra geoglyph carved into the coastal sand. We will then continue to the city of Ica to visit the incredible Huacachina Oasis, a paradise among the dunes. Here, we will enjoy an adrenaline-filled experience riding buggies and practicing sandboarding. At the end of the day, we will return to Lima to rest and prepare for the next stage of the journey.

ARRIVE IN CUSCO AND FEEL THE ENERGY OF THE INCA EMPIRE!

In the morning, transfer to the airport to board the flight to Cusco, the former capital of the Inca Empire and one of the most fascinating cities in Peru. Upon arrival, our team will welcome you and take you to your hotel to rest and begin the acclimatization process to the altitude (3,400 m a.s.l. / 11,155 ft).

This day is designed for a calm adjustment: enjoy a cup of coca tea, stroll through the cobblestone streets, visit the Main Square, or admire the sunset from San Blas. Get ready for the following days, where history, culture, and Andean landscapes await you with Travel in Peru.

DISCOVER THE SACRED VALLEY AND TRAVEL BY TRAIN TO MACHU PICCHU!

Departure toward the majestic Sacred Valley of the Incas, crossing mountains and Andean villages. We will visit the archaeological site of Pisac, famous for its agricultural terraces and colorful artisan market. Then we will head to Urubamba, where we will enjoy a buffet lunch. In the afternoon, we will explore the impressive fortress of Ollantaytambo, one of the few towns that still preserves its original Inca layout. We will end the day by boarding the tourist train to Aguas Calientes, at the foot of Machu Picchu, where we will spend the night.

DISCOVER INCA GREATNESS AT MACHU PICCHU, PERU’S GREATEST TREASURE!

Very early in the morning, we will board the bus that ascends to the Historic Sanctuary of Machu Picchu, one of the Seven Wonders of the Modern World. Accompanied by your professional guide, you will tour the most important sectors of the citadel: temples, plazas, agricultural terraces, and ceremonial enclosures, discovering its history and the legacy of the Inca civilization. Surrounded by a mountainous and jungle landscape, you will enjoy a mystical atmosphere and spectacular views.

After the visit, we will descend to Aguas Calientes to board the tourist train to Ollantaytambo and then continue the return in shared transportation to Cusco, closing an unforgettable day with Travel in Peru.

Entrance to Machu Picchu, subject to route and schedule availability.

HIKE TO HUMANTAY LAKE AND DISCOVER A HIDDEN PARADISE IN THE ANDES!

Early in the morning, we will depart from Cusco toward the town of Mollepata, where we will enjoy an Andean breakfast before continuing to Soraypampa (3,900 m), the starting point of the hike. The ascent to Humantay Lake (4,250 m) offers breathtaking views of the snow-capped Salkantay and Humantay mountains, along with a deep connection to nature. Upon arrival, you will admire the intense turquoise color of its waters and take part in a brief offering ceremony to the Apus, sacred mountains for Andean peoples. After lunch, we will return to Cusco, concluding an experience full of energy and natural beauty.

DISCOVER MARAS AND MORAY, A TESTIMONY TO INCA INGENUITY IN THE SACRED VALLEY!

We will depart from Cusco toward the picturesque town of Chinchero, where you will learn about traditional Andean textile art and ancestral natural dyeing techniques. We will then continue to the impressive Maras Salt Mines (3,000 m), a complex of more than 3,000 salt ponds that have been exploited from Inca times to the present day. Next, we will visit the archaeological complex of Moray (3,500 m), considered an ancient Inca agricultural laboratory used to experiment with crops in different microclimates. This tour combines history, engineering, and spectacular landscapes of the Sacred Valley of the Incas, before returning to Cusco in the afternoon.

ASCEND TO RAINBOW MOUNTAIN AND ADMIRE THE GREAT WORK OF ANDEAN NATURE!

Very early in the morning, we will depart from Cusco toward the southern part of the valley, making a stop in Cusipata (3,100 m) to enjoy an Andean breakfast. We will then continue by vehicle to the starting point of the hike (4,400 m), where we will begin the ascent to the impressive Rainbow Mountain, also known as Vinicunca (5,020 m). Along the way, we will enjoy high-Andean landscapes, herds of llamas and alpacas, as well as panoramic views of the snow-capped Ausangate, the most sacred mountain in the region. After taking in the surroundings and photos, we will descend for lunch and return to Cusco, concluding a day full of adventure and nature.

SAY GOODBYE TO PERU CARRYING UNFORGETTABLE MEMORIES WITH YOU!

According to your international flight schedule, our team will pick you up from your hotel and transfer you to Lima’s airport, assisting you with boarding preparations. This final day marks the end of an unforgettable experience filled with culture, history, and Peru’s unique landscapes. After several days exploring the coast, the Andes, and the Inca legacy, you will depart with the satisfaction of having lived a complete and authentic journey. Travel in Peru thanks you for your trust and looks forward to welcoming you again to continue discovering the wonders of our country together.

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This program takes you to discover Peru’s most representative destinations, combining history, nature, and culture. It begins in Lima, the country’s modern and gastronomic capital, and then continues to Paracas to explore the Ballestas Islands, a refuge for unique marine wildlife. The journey continues to the Huacachina Oasis, where the desert becomes a stage for adventure. In Cusco, you will explore the heritage of the Inca Empire, visiting the Sacred Valley and the majestic Machu Picchu. Finally, you will discover Humantay Lake and Rainbow Mountain, two natural jewels of the Andes. A journey designed to experience the best of Peru with organization and excellence.

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