Experience the very best of Peru on this fifteen-day tour of the south of the country, one of the most privileged regions of this unique territory. Discover natural treasures in Paracas and delight your palate with the intense flavours of the local cuisine in Peru’s capital of gastronomy, Arequipa. Explore the dizzying heights of the Andes and visit fascinating, traditional villages on Lake Titicaca. Of course, no trip to Peru would be complete without delving into its rich history, and the Incan archaeological sites you will witness as you travel along the Sacred Valley to Cusco are unrivalled. It is sure to be a trip you will never forget!
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ Ticket for Public bus transfer from Paracas to Nasca
✔ Full day Sacred Valley (Chinchero, Ollantaytambo); Machu Picchu tour.
✔ Ticket for Public bus transfer from Nasca - Arequipa
✔ Ticket for Public bus transfer from Lima to Paracas
✔ Transfers from/to train/bus stations in shared vehicle as noted in the itinerary
✔ Lunch
✔ Pucara, Racchi and Andahuaylillas on route from Puno to Cusco
✔ Full day Colca Canyon and Valley tour; Full day Lake Titicaca (Uros and Taquile Islands) in Puno
✔ Breakfast
✔ Transfer from Arequipa to Colca and Puno in shared vehicle
✔ Arequipa half day tour (Santa Catalina Monastery and Society of Jesus Church)
✔ Transfers in a private vehicle from and to airport
✔ 13 nights' accommodation
✔ Half day Cusco City tour (Coricancha, Cathedral, Sacsayhuaman, Qenqo, Puca Pucara and Tambomachay)
✔ Half day city tour in Lima (Casa Aliaga, Cathedral and Larco Museum in Lima)
✔ Admission to all major monuments and sightseeing attractions mentioned in above itinerary
✔ Ballestas Island tour in Paracas, Flight over Nasca Lines
✔ Operated with bilingual: English -Spanish speaking local guide only during activities
✔ Roundtrip train to Machu Picchu in Expedition Service (PeruRail) or Voyager(IncaRail) (shared basis)
✔ Ticket for a public bus transfer from Puno to Cusco (accompanied guide during transport)
✖ Expenses of a personal nature. Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages during meals.
✖ Meals not stated in the programme
✖ International flights to Peru
✖ Domestic flights (we advise booking the first flights in the morning)
✖ International and domestic airport departure taxes
✖ Tips for driver and guide
Pickup Locations
1. J Chavez Intl Airport
Additional Info: Upon arrival, a representative will be waiting to greet you at the airport and the transportation service will transfer you to your hotel at the scheduled time.
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Additional info
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Rates do not apply to Peruvians or residents with more than 60 days of stay. If passengers are Peruvians or exceed 60 days of stay, sale taxes (18%) will be collected by our local operator.
• Please note that check-in in most hotels begins at 13:00 hrs. Clients will be subject to the availability of the room if they arrive before, waiting in the hotel lobby.
• If your trip includes the visit to high-altitude cities such as Cusco and Puno located at more than 3,400 metres, do not forget to take precautions in order to avoid altitude sickness. Passengers who have heart problems or high blood pressure should check with their doctor before travelling.
• Upon arrival it is recommended you rest for a few hours, drink coca tea and eat lightly. As a reference, Machu Picchu is located at 2,400 metres.
• During the months of December-March (rainy season), we will visit Chinchero, Maras and a ‘chichería’ (local corn beer factory) instead of Las Salineras. Also, during these months, you have the option of replacing this tour with a visit to the South Valley.
• IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THE NEW ENTRANCE REGULATIONS TO MACHU PICCHU The current restrictions on visits to Machu Picchu allow a maximum stay of 4 hours in the citadel accompanied by a guide during the first entry. If the visitor tours an alternate route (Mountain Machu Picchu or Huayna Picchu) he/she will have 3 hours for this in addition to the 4 hours in the citadel. If the passenger wishes to enter the citadel again during the afternoon shift or the next day, he must previously acquire an additional ticket to enter during the new shift. There is no ticket sale point in the archaeological zone. The following objects are forbidden within the premises: professional cameras that require lights and tripods, or are equipped with telephoto lenses weighing more than 2 kilos (in order to use them, special authorisation and an additional fee is required), drones, selfie sticks, sprays, high heels, walking sticks without rubber tips, banners and posters, sharp objects and backpacks that surpass the following measurements: 40cm x 35 cm x 20 cm.
• NEW PLASTIC REGULATION: After the prohibition of bringing single-use plastic items into the 76 natural reserves, including Machu Picchu, it is important to use reusable bottles. Lima Tours offers a water refilling point in our office in Aguas Calientes.
• INSTRUCTIONS Domestic flight from Lima to Cusco must arrive no later than 10:30 hrs. Noon arrivals are too late. Carry the same document that you presented to the agency, as the train tickets and entrance to Machu Picchu will be issued with the same information. In all train services to Machu Picchu, passenger can carry only one piece of hand luggage (backpack, bag or briefcase) weighing no more than 5 kg. You will find your luggage at the chosen hotel. Allowed size: 157 cm (height + length + width).
