12 Days Peru Magical Cultures
Overview:
A journey that unveils the magical cultures of Peru. The mysterious Nazca Lines reveal an enigmatic past, Arequipa captivates with its colonial heritage, and Puno preserves the living traditions of the Uros. Cusco and Machu Picchu transport you to an ancestral world, while Lima adds to the experience with its historical richness.
3-4 Stars hotel
Superior Room
Highlights:
Lima: Explore the capital’s historic and modern charms, from colonial architecture to vibrant neighbourhoods like Miraflores.
Nazca Lines: Fly over mysterious geoglyphs depicting animals and shapes, an enigma of ancient civilization.
Arequipa: Visit the "White City" and its iconic attractions, including the Santa Catalina Monastery and Yanahuara viewpoint.
Lake Titicaca: Experience the traditional lifestyle of the Uros people on floating islands and explore the fascinating Chullpas of Sillustani.
Sacred Valley & Machu Picchu: Discover Incan ingenuity in archaeological sites like Ollantaytambo and the awe-inspiring citadel of Machu Picchu.
Cusco: Tour the vibrant city and its nearby ruins, including Sacsayhuaman and Tambomachay.
Cultural Experiences: Visit artisan markets, ancient salt mines, and Inca agricultural marvels at Moray.
Itinerary:
Day 1: Lima
Reception and transfer to the selected hotel.
Hotel, Superior room
Day 2: Lima - Nazca
At the indicated time, transfer to the bus station to start the trip to Nazca. Arrival and transfer to the hotel in Nazca.
Hotel, Superior room
Meal | breakfast
Day 3: Nazca - Arequipa
After breakfast, transfer to Nazca’s aerodrome for a scenic flight over the mysterious Nazca Lines, featuring giant geoglyphs like the spider, monkey, and condor. Enjoy lunch before boarding the Cruz del Sur bus to Arequipa, where you'll be met and transferred to your hotel.
Hotel, Superior room
Meal | breakfast
Day 4: Arequipa
After breakfast, explore Arequipa’s highlights, including Carmen Alto Viewpoint, Yanahuara, San Lázaro, Santa Catalina Monastery, Plaza de Armas, and the Cathedral. Enjoy a free afternoon before returning to your hotel.
Hotel, Superior room
Meal | breakfast
Day 5: Arequipa - Puno
Breakfast at the hotel. At the agreed time, transfer to the bus station to board the bus to the city of Puno. Reception and transfer to the selected hotel.
Hotel, Superior room
Meal | breakfast
Day 6: Puno
After breakfast, take a boat tour to Uros Islands to meet the locals preserving their ancient traditions. In the afternoon, visit Sillustani, an impressive pre-Inca burial site by Umayo Lagoon, before returning to your hotel.
Hotel, Superior room
Meal | breakfast
Day 7: Puno - Cusco
After breakfast, take a bus to Cusco, stopping at Pukara, Racchi Temple, and Andahuaylillas, with lunch and entrance fees included. Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel.
Hotel, Superior room
Meal | breakfast
Day 8: Cusco
Breakfast at the hotel.
At the indicated time, the guided tour of the city of Cusco and the nearby ruins will begin, where the Cathedral will be visited, important for its architecture and canvases of Cusco Painting insid; Temple of Santo Domingo; the archaeological ensembles of Sacsayhuaman, Q'enqo and Tambomachay. Return and transfer to the hotel.
Hotel, Superior room
Meal | breakfast
Day 9: Cusco - Sacred Valley - Cusco
After breakfast, enjoy a full-day tour of the Sacred Valley. Visit the Chinchero craft market, the Maras salt mines, and the Moray agricultural terraces. After a buffet lunch, explore Ollantaytambo’s archaeological site before returning to Cusco.
Hotel, Superior room
Meal | breakfast, lunch
Day 10: Cusco - Machu Picchu - Cusco
After breakfast, transfer to the train station for a scenic journey to Machu Picchu. Upon arrival, take a bus to the citadel for a guided tour of its archaeological and cultural wonders. Afterward, enjoy lunch in Aguas Calientes before returning to Cusco and your hotel.
Hotel, Superior room
Meal | breakfast
Day 11: Cusco - Lima
After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your flight to Lima. Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel. In the afternoon, take a city tour, visiting Lima’s Historic Center, Huaca Pucllana, Miraflores, and Larcomar, before returning to your hotel.
Hotel, Superior room
Meal | breakfast
Day 12: Lima
Breakfast at the selected hotel.
At the indicated time, transfer to the airport to board the flight to…
Meal | breakfast
✓ What's included
LIMA
• 4 transfers in/out + visit to the city
• 2 hotel nights with breakfast included
NAZCA
• 2 transfers in/out
• Regular bus tickets Lima / Nazca
• Fly over the Nazca Lines
• 1 hotel night with breakfast included
• Regular bus tickets Nazca / Arequipa
AREQUIPA
• 2 transfers in/out + visit to the city and Convent of Santa Catalina
• 2 nights of hotel accommodation with breakfast included
• Regular bus tickets Arequipa / Puno
PUNO
• 2 transfers in/out
• Excursion to the Uros Island + Chullpas from Sillustani
• 2 hotel nights with breakfast included
• Tourist bus ticket Puno / Cusco with entrance fees and lunch included
CUSCO
• 2 Transfers in/out + visit to the city and neighbouring ruins
• Full-day visit to the Sacred Valley. Includes: Ollantaytambo, Chinchero, Maras & Moray
• Excursion to Machu Picchu (with lunch included)
• 4 hotel nights with breakfast included
✕ Not included
Anything not listed in the included services will incur an additional charge.
Internal air from Cusco to Lima
Internal flights from Cusco to Lima are not included in the tour price. Please ensure your domestic flight is booked and confirmed before the tour begins.
Tips are not included
It only includes breakfast throughout the tour and only some meals indicated in the itineraries.
ⓘ Need-to-know
ⓘ Machu Picchu tickets:
The entrances to the Machu Picchu citadel are currently very few and they sell very quickly, so when making reservations, it can only be confirmed once the entrance to the citadel has been purchased, for this we need the prepayment of USD 100 per passenger in addition to the passenger's name, date of birth, passenger number to be able to purchase the proceeds.
Entrance fees to Machu Picchu are not endorsable, refundable and do not allow name changes. If the passenger authorises purchasing it and then does not travel, he or she simply loses it.
Make sure to confirm your reservation and provide the necessary information for Machu Picchu tickets as soon as possible, as they are limited in availability and non-refundable.
ⓘ Pack your essentials:
Don’t forget sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat or cap, and insect repellent. Peru has diverse climates depending on the destinations you’ve chosen.
Be sure to include: comfortable clothing, walking shoes or trekking boots, and a waterproof jacket.
A plug adapter is a must, as the official voltage is 220v.
ⓘ Optimise your luggage:
During train journeys to Machu Picchu, only hand luggage up to 5 kg is allowed. Plan your packing while considering the weight and size limitations for internal transfers.
Maximum weight:
Peru Rail: 5 kg - 11 pounds
Inca Rail: 8 kg - 17 pounds
Bag Measurement: a + b + c = 62 linear inches or 157 centimeters
ⓘ Check your documents:
All passports must be valid for at least 6 months. It is the passenger's responsibility to ensure this validity to enter the country.