Peru in 5 days: Lima, Paracas, Huacachina and Machupicchu

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ID: GYG571223-1011149
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Country: Peru

Duration: 5 days


Description

In 5 days discover impressive destinations that Peru has for you, visit the charming city of Lima, the exciting landscapes of Paracas and the Huacachina Oasis, even the Inca wonder of Machu Picchu.
Day 1: Pick up from the airport - City tour in Lima
You will be picked up from Lima airport according to your flight schedule and then transferred to the hotel.
In the afternoon the city tour will be scheduled. Your tour will begin through some modern residential neighborhoods of Miraflores and San Isidro. Then you will go to the Historic Center of Lima, you will pass through Plaza San Martín, the Plaza Mayor and its most important buildings.You will continue your journey to the Museum of the Reserve Bank of Peru. Finally, to finish your tour you will go to the Contemporary Zone of Lima, where you will see the main buildings and residential areas of Lima.

Day 2: Paracas and Huacachina Tour
You will be picked up from the hotel in Lima at 05:00 hrs to board the bus to Paracas and upon arrival you will be transferred to the Paracas dock to begin the boat excursion to the Ballestas Islands. This is a paradise place full of seabirds, sea lions and other species.
Later, you will arrive at the popular oasis known as "Huacachina", a place with the most incredible desert landscapes in South America, you will go out to explore the dunes in tubulars (sand carts) crossing a large part of the desert going up and down the dunes and then arriving at the top of a large dune where the guide will help you practice the sport of sandboarding.
Return to Lima, arrival time approximately 8:00 p.m.

Day 3: Flight Lima -Cusco and city tour:
In the morning you will be transferred to the Lima airport according to your flight schedule.
Upon arrival in Cusco, you will be picked up from Cusco airport and then transferred to the hotel. In the afternoon the city tour will be scheduled, starting in the main square of Cusco, later you will be directed to the Inca palace of Qoricancha, considered in the Inca era as the most important palace built for the Sun god, culminating this visit. You will board the tourist bus to reach the archaeological sites that are around the city, arriving at the archaeological sites of Sacsayhuamán, Qenqo, Puca Pucara and Tambomachay.
At the end of the tour, you will return to the city of Cusco to rest.

Day 4: Full-day tour to Machu Picchu
In the morning you will be picked up from the hotel in Cusco at 04:00 a.m. and you will be transferred to the Ollantaytambo train station (approx. 1 hour and 40 minutes by car).
In Ollantaytambo you will board the train to go to the town of Aguas Calientes (town of Machu Picchu). Upon arriving at Machu Picchu town, you will go to the bus station, where you will board the bus that will take you to the mountain where the majestic citadel of Machu Picchu is located (30-minute bus trip).
You will have a guide for approximately 2 hours. Then you will take the bus back to the town of Machu Picchu.
At the agreed time you will take the return train, a 2-hour trip to Ollantaytambo, the transportation will be waiting for you and will return you to Cusco.

Day 5: Farewell – Transfer to the Cusco airport

End of services.

Highlights

  • Immerse yourself in a country full of culture, history and natural beauty.
  • Embark on an unforgettable 5-day experience full of unforgettable adventures.
  • Be surprised by the charm of Cusco and the Inca Cuidadela of Machu Picchu.
  • Savor the diversity of unique flavors offered by exquisite Peruvian cuisine.
  • Visit the Ballestas Islands and speed through the sand dunes of Huacachina.

Guiding languages

IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Before booking you need to be sure of the dates you choose (there is no change of dates for this tour).
At the moment of the book your need to provide to us your passport details.
You can bring a snack and a bottle of water with you because the tour takes almost the entire day.


On the first day, we will pick you up at the Lima airport for transfer to your corresponding hotel in Lima.
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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.