Lima: 9-Day Peru Express with Ica, Cusco, and Puno Standard Option
ID: GYG337426-601666
Category:
Country: Peru
Duration:
9 days
Description
See the most impressive natural and cultural attractions of Peru on a multi-day tour. Discover endless dunes, mythical Andean landscapes, the Puna highlands, and the biodiversity of the rainforest.
Day 1: Arrival in Lima, City Tour
Your tour will begin as you are picked up from the airport, it is advisable to arrive in the morning. In the afternoon, you will take a city tour. That evening you will stay at the Miramar Hotel or similar in Lima.
Day 2: Paracas, Ica, and Huacachina with Buggies and Sandboarding
Visit the Ballestas Islands and Candelabrum, before a wine and Pisco demonstration in Ica city. Later that day, take part in riding buggies and sandboarding in Huacachina. That evening you will once again stay at the Miramar Hotel or similar in Lima.
Day 3: Arrival to Cusco
On your third day, you will arrive in Cusco, you will be transferred to the hotel then will have a free day for acclimatizing or visiting some places around the Cusco historical center. That evening you will lodge in the Ayni Cusco Hotel or similar.
Day 4: Chinchero, Maras, and Moray in the Sacred Valley of the Incas
Begin with a visit to the Chinchero textile center, before moving onward to the archaeological sites in Chinchero and Moray. Following that, you will tour the salt mines in Maras before taking the train from Ollantaytambo to Aguas Calientes, lodging at the Golden Sunrise Hotel or similar in Aguas Calientes.
Day 5: Machu Picchu Inca Citadel
On day 5 you will explore the breathtaking Machu Picchu, which is one of the Seven Wonders of the world. Following a full day at this sacred site. In the afternoon, take the train from Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo and arrive in Cusco by transportation, you will overnight at the Ayni Cusco Hotel or similar.
Day 6: Humantay Lake
On your sixth day, you will trek to Humantay Lake, which is close to the snowy Salkantay mountain, you will be able to know the first camp of the famous Salkantay trek. That evening you will once again lodge in the Ayni Cusco Hotel or similar.
Day 7: Rainbow Mountain
Trek to Rainbow Mountain, which is very close to the highest mountain of Cusco: the Ausangate Mountain, this is a famous place around Cusco. Following your day of hiking, you will return once more to the Ayni Cusco Hotel or similar overnight.
Day 8: Route of the Sun
On day 8 you will take a bus tour between Cusco and Puno. Throughout this journey, you will visit the Andahuaylillas Chapel, Raqchi Archaeological Complex, La Raya Pass, and the Lithic Museum of Pukara. That evening you will stay at the Qalasaya Hotel or similar.
Day 9: Titicaca Lake and the Uros and Taquile Islands
On the final day, you will take a speed boat tour of Lake Titicaca, before exploring the Uros and Taquile Islands. In the afternoon, you will transfer to the airport where your tour will conclude.
Highlights
- Explore the Candelabro, which remains a mystery to this day
- Visit the immense desert of Ica and its unforgettable views
- Admire colonies of resident and migrating birds
- Experience Inca Culture along a trip through the Andes
- Encounter the Route of the Sun between Cusco and Puno
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• It is recommended to bring local currency as some places do not accept credit cards
• The group size is between 2 and 12 people
• This tour has a single-supplement option for solo travelers
• On the final day, the flight from Juliaca needs to be scheduled for after 8:00 PM
When you arrive in Lima Airport (Jorge Chavez Airport) and then in Cusco (Alejandro Velasco Astete), one member of Inkayni team will be waiting for you at the airport. As you exit the "customs area" to the "arrival lobby", an Inkayni representative will be waiting for you outside, with a signal with your name. This person will provide you the transfer to your Hotel.
NOTE:
About tours during the package, we will pick you up from the hotels we previously will book for you.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
Cancellation is not possible. If you cancel it anyway or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity and the money you paid will not be refunded.
