From Lima: 8-Day Tour of Paracas, Huacachina & Machu Picchu From Lima: Paracas Huacachina & Machu Picchu 8-Day Adventure

Tour Lima and take a wildlife boat tour from Paracas to the Ballestas Islands, then ride a dune buggy at Huacachina. Explore Cusco and the Sacred Valley before a private guided tour of Machu Picchu.
Day 1: Arrival in Lima – Hotel Check-in

Airport pick-up and transfer to your hotel. Briefing with recommendations for nearby restaurants, shops and attractions. Rest and acclimatize.
Overnight in Lima.
Optional (depending on arrival time): Magic Water Circuit; Pachacamac Archaeological Site.

Day 2 Lima City Tour – Modern and Colonial

After breakfast, visit key landmarks: Parque de la Exposición, Plaza Grau, Paseo de los Héroes Navales, Plaza San Martín, Plaza Mayor, Government Palace, Cathedral and the San Francisco Convent catacombs. See Huaca Pucllana, a pre-Inca adobe pyramid. Free time for Lima’s world-class cuisine.
Overnight in Lima.
Evening options: Magic Water Circuit; Gold Museum + City Tour.

Day 3 Paracas & Huacachina Full Day

Early departure to Paracas for a boat tour to the Ballestas Islands, famous for marine wildlife. Continue to Huacachina oasis amid towering sand dunes. Taste local sweets and enjoy desert views. Visit Nieto Winery to learn about Peruvian pisco and wine. Optional stop in Chincha at Racimo de Uvas.
Overnight in Lima.


Day 4 Flight Lima to Cusco – Welcome to the Andes

Airport transfer and flight to Cusco. Welcome coca infusion to ease altitude. Handout with maps, recommended restaurants, exchange houses and local tips. Rest and acclimatize (Cusco is at 3,400 m).
Overnight in Cusco.
Optional: Qosqo Center of Native Art (music and dance). Tickets included.

Day 5 Cusco Archaeological City Tour

Morning walking tour of the historic center (exclusive for Cusco Trips guests). Afternoon visits to Qoricancha (Temple of the Sun), and the archaeological complexes of Sacsayhuamán, Qenqo, Puka Pukara and Tambomachay. Stop to interact with llamas and alpacas and visit artisan shops.
Overnight in Cusco.


Day 6 Sacred Valley – Train to Aguas Calientes
Taray viewpoint, Pisac ruins and market, lunch in Urubamba, then Ollantaytambo fortress. Evening train to Aguas Calientes, the base town for Machu Picchu.
Overnight in Aguas Calientes.


Day 7 Machu Picchu – Return to Cusco
Bus up to Machu Picchu for a private guided tour covering its history, engineering and highlights. Return to Aguas Calientes, train to Ollantaytambo and transfer to Cusco.
Overnight in Cusco.
Recommended upgrades: Lunch at Belmond Sanctuary Lodge; Vistadome Observatory train; Huayna Picchu entry (subject to availability).


Day 8 Departure from Cusco
Breakfast and transfer to the airport about 2 hours before flight. Services end.
Tip: If flying later, visit Qorikancha Museum, Museum of Popular Art or Regional Museum (included in the Tourist Ticket).

Reference Check-in / Check-out
Lima: Check-in 1:00 p.m. | Check-out 10:00 a.m.
Cusco: Check-in 1:00 p.m. | Check-out 10:00 a.m.
Aguas Calientes: Check-in 1:00 p.m. | Check-out 10:00 a.m.

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