Discover Lima, Paracas, Ica, Nazca and Cusco in a 6-day trip
ID: GYG748891-1210037
Category:
Country: Peru
Duration:
6 days
Description
Explore Peru in 6 days: Lima, Paracas, Ica, Nazca, Cusco, Machu Picchu and the Sacred Valley. Discover our rich history, culture and traditions, dare to explore!
DAY 1: Arrival in Lima, transfer from the airport to the hotel and city tour in the afternoon. Includes visit to the Plaza Mayor, the Catacombs of the convent of San Francisco and a Pisco Sour tasting.
DAY 2: Arrival in Cusco, transfer from the airport to the hotel and city tour in the afternoon. Exploration of the historical center of Cusco.
DAY 3: Visit the Sacred Valley and travel to Aguas Calientes via Machu Picchu. Includes stop at Pisac market, lunch in Urubamba and visit to Ollantaytambo before taking the train to Aguas Calientes, where you can enjoy the hot springs (optional, not included).
DAY 4: After breakfast, we will take the buses that will take us to Machu Picchu. We will be among the first to arrive to enjoy the sunrise and the beautiful landscapes of the cloud forest. Our guide will provide a two-hour guided tour to see the Historic Sanctuary in all its magnificence. Afterwards, you will have the option to visit Huayna Picchu, which offers spectacular views of the village (optional, not included). Afterwards, we will return by train to Ollantaytambo and then take the bus back to Cusco, where we will drop you off at your hotel or airport.
DAY 5: We will start with the transfer from Jorge Chavez Airport in Lima. Then we will continue to Maria Reiche Airport in the Nazca desert, Ica region, for a flight over the Nazca Lines, observing the 12 most representative geoglyphs. A map will be provided to help you enjoy this unique experience. We will use small planes with seats near the windows for an optimal view of the figures. The flight lasts approximately 30 minutes and during this time you will be able to observe perfect representations of giant animals, such as a condor, hummingbird, pelican, parrot, among others, as well as geometric figures such as the monkey, spider, whale, lizard and the famous astronaut. After the flight, you will have free time for lunch. Then we will visit the Huacachina Oasis, where you can enjoy exciting activities such as sandboarding and buggy rides through the impressive dunes. We will also enjoy the sunset in the desert with a bonfire, music and wine. Finally, we will return to our respective hotels or Airbnbs in Ica.
DAY 6: We will visit Puerto El Chaco in Paracas, where we will board the boats to two outstanding destinations. First, the "Candelabro de Paracas", a geoglyph of 170 meters long and 1.2 meters deep, related to the Nazca Lines and geoglyphs whose origin is unknown. Next, we will explore the Ballestas Islands, a natural sanctuary with a rich diversity of marine fauna that congregates throughout the year, including Sea Lions, Humboldt Penguins, and diverse guano birds such as the Guanay, Pelican, and Peruvian Booby, among others. We will also see resident and migratory birds such as flamingos and golden plovers.
After this experience, we will enjoy delicious handmade chocolates from the Paracas area, guided by our guide. Then we will transfer back to Lima, ending at the airport.
Highlights
- Sandboarding and dune buggy rides in the dunes
- Nazca Lines Viewpoint
- Sacred Valley of the Incas (including Pisac, Ollantaytambo, Moray)
Guiding languages
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
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.