Peru Express: Lima, Cusco, Machu Picchu and Puno
This 10-day journey links Peru’s coast, the Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu, Rainbow Mountain, Humantay Lake and Lake Titicaca in one clear route. It includes domestic flights, airport transfers, guided sightseeing and stays in 3-star hotels. Start in Lima with a city visit, then head south to Paracas, Ica and Huacachina for the coast and desert. Fly to Cusco, travel through Chinchero, Moray, Maras and Ollantaytambo, then continue to Aguas Calientes for Machu Picchu. The route also includes Rainbow Mountain, Humantay Lake, the Andean road from Cusco to Puno, and boat time on Lake Titicaca with Uros and Taquile. Highlights of the route Lima city tour with coastal and historic areas Paracas, Ballestas Islands, Ica and Huacachina Cusco, the Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu Rainbow Mountain and Humantay Lake Route from Cusco to Puno with cultural stops Lake Titicaca by boat to Uros and Taquile
Key details
10 days
9 nights
Route
Peru
Tour type
Small groups
Available departures
Dates available
Duration
10 days
Style
Small groups
Country
Peru
Transport
Domestic flights and tourist bus
Highlights
- Multi-day tour
- City & Culture
- Adventure & Adrenaline
- Family
Itinerary
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Lima
Arrival in Lima and city tour
Arrive in Lima, meet your local representative at the airport and transfer to your hotel in Miraflores. In the afternoon, join a guided city tour that includes the coastal area, a park overlooking the Pacific and the historic side of the capital.- - 2
Paracas · Ballestas Islands · Ica · Huacachina
Paracas, Ballestas Islands, Ica and Huacachina
Leave Lima early and head south to Paracas for a boat trip to the Ballestas Islands. Continue to Ica for a vineyard visit before ending the day in Huacachina, where you can ride dune buggies and sandboard across the desert.Breakfast, lunch - 3
Cusco
Fly to Cusco
Transfer to the airport in Lima and fly to Cusco. After arrival, transfer to your hotel and keep the rest of the day free to rest and adjust to the altitude.Breakfast
The itinerary is for reference and may vary by selected departure.
What's included
- 9 nights in 3-star hotels
- Domestic flights within Peru
- Airport transfers on arrival and departure
- Guided tours as listed in the itinerary
- Daily breakfasts
- Entrance ticket to Machu Picchu
- Train and bus service for the Machu Picchu visit
What's not included
- Travel insurance
- Optional train upgrade between Ollantaytambo and Aguas Calientes
- International flights
- Meals not specified in the itinerary
Dates & availability
Select departure month and travellers.
Upcoming departures
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Flexibility
Flights, extra nights and private experiences can be added before confirmation.
Before you go
Your final itinerary, documents and local contacts will be available in My Kata.