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Peru and the Magical Andes – 7 Days / 6 Nights

Lima – Cusco – Machu Picchu – Sacred Valley – Humantay Lagoon – Rainbow Mountain – Lima
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This itinerary combines culture, history, and nature on a journey through Peru’s most iconic destinations. It begins in Lima, where you will discover its rich colonial and modern heritage, before flying to Cusco, the heart of the Inca world. You will explore the impressive Rainbow Mountain, the majestic Sacred Valley, and the incomparable Machu Picchu, one of the Seven Wonders of the World. You will also enjoy a hike to Humantay Lagoon, surrounded by sacred mountains. With Travel in Peru, each day is carefully planned to offer comfort, safety, and an authentic experience that connects travelers with the essence of Peru.

Highlights

  • Arrival in Lima and personalized airport reception with transfer to the hotel.
  • City tour of Lima, visiting its historic center, the Cathedral, the Government Palace, and the Convent of Santo Domingo.
  • Panoramic tour through the modern districts of Miraflores and San Isidro, with views of the Pacific Ocean.
  • Excursion to Rainbow Mountain (5,020 m), one of the most impressive natural wonders of the southern Andes.
  • Sacred Valley of the Incas tour, visiting Pisac, its artisan market, and the Ollantaytambo fortress.
  • Train journey from Ollantaytambo to Aguas Calientes, enjoying the scenery of the Vilcanota River.
  • Guided visit to Machu Picchu, exploring temples, terraces, and ceremonial enclosures of the Inca sanctuary.
  • Hike to Humantay Lagoon (4,250 m), with landscapes of the Salkantay and Humantay snow-capped peaks, and a symbolic offering to the Apus.
  • Free day in Cusco for shopping or walks through its historic center before the return flight.
  • Domestic flights included Lima – Cusco – Lima, tourist train, bus tickets to Machu Picchu, and entrance fees to all archaeological sites.
  • Permanent assistance from Travel in Peru, ensuring organization, safety, and personalized attention throughout the entire trip.

Travel Itinerary

DAY 1: INTERNATIONAL FLIGHT – ARRIVAL IN LIMA

WELCOME TO LIMA, THE BEGINNING OF AN EXTRAORDINARY EXPERIENCE IN PERU!

Upon arrival at Lima’s international airport, our team will welcome you and assist you with a private transfer to your hotel. This first day is dedicated to rest and adjustment to the time zone and climate of the Peruvian coast. Depending on your arrival time, you may take a walk around the area or enjoy Lima’s gastronomy, considered one of the finest in the world.

  • Private vehicle for the transfer from the airport to the hotel in Miraflores
  • Overnight stay at a hotel in Miraflores, Lima
  • 2 hours
  • Altitude of Lima: 154 m above sea level (505 ft)

EXPLORE LIMA, THE CITY OF KINGS AND THE GATEWAY TO PERU!

In the morning, we will take a panoramic tour of Lima, visiting its historic center, declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. You will see the Main Square, the Cathedral, the Government Palace, and the Convent of Santo Domingo, an important religious center from the 17th century. Afterwards, we will visit the modern districts of Miraflores and San Isidro, with their parks and views of the Pacific Ocean. In the afternoon, transfer to the airport to take the flight to Cusco, where you will be welcomed and transferred to the hotel for rest and acclimatization.

  • Shared tourist bus for the visits
  • Shared guide for the visits
  • Entrance fees to the places visited
  • Breakfast
  • Overnight stay at a hotel in Cusco
  • Approximately 4 hours
  • Flight from Lima to Cusco
  • Cusco (3,330 m) Moray (3,500 m)

EXPERIENCE THE CHARM OF THE SACRED VALLEY LIKE NEVER BEFORE!

We will begin the day exploring the Sacred Valley of the Incas, one of the most beautiful and fertile regions of Cusco. We will visit Chinchero, known for its artisan communities that preserve traditional spinning and natural dyeing techniques. Then we will continue to Moray, an ancient Inca agricultural experimentation center, and to the impressive Maras Salt Mines, where more than 3,000 salt pools reflect the sunlight in a spectacular landscape. After a buffet lunch in Urubamba, we will continue to the train station to travel to the charming town of Aguas Calientes, where you will spend the night before visiting Machu Picchu the following day.

  • Shared tourist bus for the visits
  • Shared guide for the visits
  • Entrance fees to the places visited
  • Breakfast and buffet lunch
  • Overnight stay at a hotel in Machu Picchu Town
  • Approximately 9 to 10 hours
  • Train ticket from Ollantaytambo to Machu Picchu Town
  • Approximate altitude: 2,950 meters above sea level (9,678 ft)

EXPERIENCE THE MAGIC OF MACHU PICCHU LIKE NEVER BEFORE!

We will start very early, ascending by bus to the Historic Sanctuary of Machu Picchu (2,430 m above sea level), one of the Seven Wonders of the Modern World. Accompanied by a specialized guide, we will explore the most outstanding sectors of the complex: temples, agricultural terraces, ceremonial plazas, and astronomical observatories that reveal the precision and ingenuity of the Inca civilization. Surrounded by a mist-covered mountain landscape, we will enjoy an unforgettable panorama before descending to the town of Aguas Calientes, where you will have free time to have lunch on your own. In the afternoon, we will take the return train to Ollantaytambo and continue by tourist transportation to the city of Cusco.

Please check route and availability for purchasing the entrance ticket to Machu Picchu.

  • Shared tourist bus for the visits
  • Shared guide for the visits
  • Entrance fees to the places visited
  • Breakfast
  • Overnight stay at a hotel in Cusco
  • Approximately 9 to 10 hours
  • Return train ticket from Machu Picchu Town to Ollantaytambo
  • The altitude of Machu Picchu is 2,430 meters above sea level (7,972 feet).

ADMIRE HUMANTAY LAGOON, THE HIDDEN TREASURE OF THE ANDES!

We will depart very early from Cusco toward the town of Mollepata, where we will enjoy a local breakfast before continuing to Soraypampa (3,900 m above sea level), the starting point of the hike. From there, we will begin the ascent to the impressive Humantay Lagoon (4,250 m above sea level), surrounded by the majestic Salkantay and Humantay snow-capped peaks. The effort will be rewarded with a spectacular view of its turquoise waters and the natural environment that surrounds it. At the site, the guide will conduct a small thanksgiving ceremony to the Apus, the sacred mountains of the Andes. After enjoying the scenery and taking photographs, we will begin the descent back to Soraypampa and return to Cusco, concluding a day of spiritual connection with Andean nature.

  • Shared tourist bus for the visits
  • Shared guide for the visits
  • Entrance fees to the places visited
  • Breakfast and buffet lunch
  • Overnight stay at a hotel in Cusco
  • Approximately 15 to 16 hours
  • Altitude of 4,250 meters above sea level (13,944 feet).

DARE TO REACH RAINBOW MOUNTAIN AND FEEL THE POWER OF THE ANDES!

We will begin the day very early, heading south of Cusco to visit the impressive Rainbow Mountain, also known as Vinicunca (5,020 m above sea level), one of the most astonishing natural wonders of Peru. Along the way, we will stop in Cusipata to enjoy an energizing breakfast before continuing to the starting point of the hike. The ascent, approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes, will take us through high-Andean landscapes where llamas and alpacas graze under the watchful presence of the majestic Ausangate snow-capped peak, considered sacred by local communities. Upon reaching the summit, we will enjoy an incomparable panorama of natural colors that paint the mountain. After taking photographs and enjoying the surroundings, we will begin the descent to have lunch in Cusipata and finally return to the city of Cusco in the afternoon.

  • Shared tourist bus for the visits
  • Shared guide for the visits
  • Entrance fees to the places visited
  • Breakfast and buffet lunch
  • Overnight stay at a hotel in Cusco
  • Approximately 15 to 16 hours
  • Approximate altitude of 5,020 meters above sea level (16,466 feet).

END YOUR ADVENTURE IN PERU WITH A HEART FULL OF UNFORGETTABLE MEMORIES!

Depending on your flight schedule, you will have the morning free to enjoy your final moments in the city of Cusco, stroll through its historic center, or shop at its traditional artisan markets. At the scheduled time, our staff will pick you up from your hotel and transfer you to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport, where you will board your domestic flight to Lima. Upon arrival, you may connect with your international flight to your home country or next destination.

Travel in Peru bids you farewell, thanking you for your trust and wishing you a pleasant return, hoping to accompany you again on a future adventure through Peru.

  • Private vehicle for the transfer to the airport
  • Breakfast
  • Flight from Cusco to Lima
  • Approximately 2 hours
  • Cusco (3,330 m) Moray (3,500 m)

Price and inclusions

This journey will take you to discover Peru’s most iconic destinations. It begins in Lima, the capital city, where you can enjoy its history and renowned gastronomy. You will then fly to Cusco, the former capital of the Inca Empire, to explore its streets and temples filled with history. You will visit the Sacred Valley, with its impressive landscapes and living traditions, before reaching the majestic citadel of Machu Picchu, one of the Seven Wonders of the World. The adventure continues to the turquoise waters of Humantay Lagoon and the impressive Rainbow Mountain, a natural gem of the Andes. The journey concludes with a return to Lima, closing an unforgettable experience.

The price includes

  • Reception and continuous assistance throughout the entire journey.
  • Domestic flights: Lima – Cusco – Lima.
  • Accommodation throughout the entire trip according to the program.
  • Daily breakfasts starting from the second day.
  • Excursions and guided tours to: Lima, Cusco, the Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu, Humantay Lagoon, and Rainbow Mountain.
  • Tourist transportation (private or shared) according to the itinerary.
  • Train tickets: Ollantaytambo – Aguas Calientes – Ollantaytambo.
  • Tourist bus for the ascent and descent to Machu Picchu.
  • Entrance fees to all archaeological and natural sites mentioned.
  • Professional guides in Spanish and English during all excursions.
  • Breakfast and lunch during the excursions to Humantay Lagoon and Rainbow Mountain.
  • First aid kit and oxygen available during the Rainbow Mountain and Humantay Lagoon excursions.

Not included

  • International flights.
  • Lunches and dinners not specified in the program.
  • Personal beverages and snacks.
  • Entrance to the Aguas Calientes hot springs (optional).
  • Horses during the Humantay Lagoon hike (optional).
  • ATVs or motorcycles on complementary routes (optional).
  • Tips for guides, drivers, or service staff.
  • Travel insurance (recommended).
  • Personal expenses or activities not mentioned in the itinerary.
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