GENERAL INFORMATION
Duration: 8 days/7 nights.
Point of departure: Lima
Point of Return: Lima
Size of Group: Private Group (Average 2, Maximum 10 Persons).
Travel style: Vivencial, Trekking, Archaeological and Cultural Journey.
Value of the route: The Route of Fantastic Peru is Incredible as it Junta the most sensational Places that Peru offers.
Level of difficulty: Moderate
Places to visit: Lima-Paracas-Ica-Nasca-Cusco-Sacred Valley Of The Incas-Machu Picchu.
Date of departure: Daily departures
TOUR DETAILS
Information
INTRODUCTION
Welcome to an unforgettable trip through Peru! From the historic capital of Lima to the majestic ruins of Machu Picchu, this adventure promises to captivate your senses and enrich your hearts with the cultural wealth, natural beauty and fascinating history of this country.
We will begin our tour in Lima, the vibrant capital of the country, where the past and present intertwine in its streets full of life. We will discover the colonial elegance in Historic Downtown, declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, and we will delight with the exquisite Peruvian cuisine, in its world-renowned restaurants.
We will then head south towards the charming city of Ica, famous for its spectacular sand dunes and delicious pisco (Peruvian liquor). There, we will explore the mysterious oasis of Huacachina and enjoy exciting adventures, such as sandboarding, buggy rides through the desert and the opportunity to fly over the incredible Nasca Lines, in a small plane.
We will continue our tour to Cusco City, the ancient capital of the Inca Empire, where the grandeur of its architecture and the essence of its history will transport us to past times. We will marvel at the Rainbow Mountain and impressive Inca ruins, such as Sacsayhuaman Fortress and the Qorikancha Temple and immerse ourselves in the cultural richness of its markets and festivals.
Finally, we will arrive at the jewel in the crown: Machu Picchu, the lost citadel of the Incas. This majestic archaeological site, surrounded by imposing mountains and shrouded in mystery, invites us to contemplate its timeless beauty and reflect on the ingenuity and spirituality of this great ancient civilization.
Get ready to live an unforgettable experience as we explore the treasures of Peru together. Let the adventure begin!
RECOMMENDATIONS
- Reserve your excursion in advance as soon as possible.
- Check the Personal Items that you will take to the tour.
- If you have any questions or would like more information about this package, do not hesitate to contact us: Cell phone: +51 984 525 006 / WhatsApp: +51 984 683 047 or write to: info@incredibleperutours.com
Itinerary
DAY 1. ARRIVAL IN PERU + LIMA CITY TOUR:
- Arrival and transfer from the Airport to the Hotel.
- Lima City Tour: In the afternoon – Places to visit: City’s Historic Downtown, Plaza de Armas (Main Square), The Cathedral, San Francisco Catacombs.
- Hotel night in Lima.
DAY 2. BUS TO PARACAS + BALLESTAS ISLANDS TOUR + BUGGY TOUR + SANDBOARDING IN THE HUACACHINA OASIS: From 5:00 AM. to 4:00 PM.
- Transfer from the Hotel to the Bus Station + Bus from Lima to Paracas.
- Ballestas Islands + Huacachina Tour – Places to visit: Ballestas Islands, Huacachina Lagoon, Oasis, Buggy Ride and sandboarding in the Dunes.
- Hotel night in Ica.
DAY 3. FLIGHT OVER THE NAZCA LINES + BUS TO LIMA From 7:00 AM. to 8:00 PM.
- Tour in a Cessna Plane: Flight over the 13 most important and enigmatic figures of the Nazca Lines.
- Return bus from Ica to Lima.
- Hotel night in Lima.
DAY 4. DEPARTURE FROM LIMA + FLIGHT TO CUSCO CITY + CUSCO CITY TOUR
- Transfer from the Hotel to Lima Airport.
- Flight from Lima to Cusco City.
- Arrival transfer from Cusco City Airport to the Hotel. Cusco City Tour – In the afternoon – Places to Visit: Main Square, Temple of the Sun or Coricancha, Sacsayhuaman Fortress, Qenqo, Puca-Pucara and Tambomachay.
- Hotel night in Cusco City.
DAY 5. TOUR TO THE SACRED VALLEY – From 8:00 AM. to 6:30 PM.
- Places to visit: Colonial Temple of Chinchero, Maras Salt Mines, Circular terraces of Moray, Ollantaytambo Fortress and Inca Archaeological Site of Pisaq.
- Hotel night in Cusco City.
DAY 6. TOUR TO THE RAINBOW MOUNTAIN AND THE RED VALLEY From 5:00 AM. to 5:00 PM.
- Places to visit: Rainbow Mountain, Red Valley and views of the Ausangate Snowy.
- Hotel night in Cusco City.
DAY 7. BUS TO THE TRAIN STATION + TRAIN TO AGUAS CALIENTES VILLAGE + MACHU PICCHU TOUR + TRAIN TO CUSCO CITY. From 6:00 AM. to 10:00 PM.
- Transfer from Eco-Lodge Majestic Sky Domes to the Train Station.
- Expedition Tourist Train from Hydroelectric to Aguas Calientes village.
- Tour of the Inca Citadel of Machu Picchu.
- Expedition Tourist Train back to Cusco City and transfer to the Hotel.
- Hotel night in Cusco City.
DAY 8. SAN PEDRO CENTRAL MARKET + FLIGHT TO LIMA
- Visit to the San Pedro Local Market: purchase souvenirs and handicrafts from the tour.
- Departure transfer from the Hotel to Cusco City Airport.
- Flight from Cusco City to Lima.
- Arrival in Lima.
End of services.
SERVICES INCLUDED
Included services
THIS TOUR INCLUDES
- DAY 1: Arrival and transfer from the Airport to the Hotel in Lima / Lima City Tour: Transportation, Professional Tourism Guide, Entrance Tickets to the places to visit.
- DAY 2: Transfer to the bus station / Bus to Paracas (shared) / Ballestas Islands Tour: Transportation, Professional Tourism Guide, Entrance Ticket, Motor boat with life jacket / Walk through the Huacachina Dunes: Tubular Buggy and Sandboard Equipment.
- DAY 3: Transfer to Ica Airport / Overflight of the Nazca Lines / Flight Guide / Shared bus back to Lima.
- DAY 4: Transfer from the Hotel to the Lima Airport / Flight from Lima to Cusco City – including 23 kg luggage / Arrival and transfer from Cusco City Airport to the Hotel / Cusco City Tour: Transportation, Professional Tourism Guide + Entrance Tickets to the places to visit.
- DAY 5: Tour to the Sacred Valley: Transportation, Professional Tourism Guide, Entrance ticket. Food: 01 Buffet lunch.
- DAY 6, Tour to Rainbow Mountain: Transportation, Professional Tourism Guide, Entrance ticket. Food: 01 breakfast + 01 lunch.
- DAY 7: Machu Picchu full day: Transportation from Cusco City to Ollantaytambo station, round trip tourist train, entrance to Machu Picchu, tour buses, Guide.
- DAY 8: Transportation to the San Pedro Local Market / Departure transfer from the Hotel to Cusco City Airport / Flight from Cusco City to Lima – including 23 kg luggage.
- 07 Nights of Accommodations (02 Nights in Lima + 01 Night in Ica + 04 Nights in Cusco, in selected Hotels + All accommodations include breakfast).
DON ‘ T INCLUDE
- Personal insurance.
- International flights.
- Food not specified in the itinerary.
What should you bring
LIST OF PERSONAL ITEMS TO BE CARRIED
Many people assume that weather is hot in South America, but in the higher altitude area of the Andes, temperature can be very cold, especially at night. However, on the coast, which has a much lower altitude, the heat is felt more intensely. Therefore, we provide you the complete list to organize your suitcase in advance. If you do not have one of these items, don’t worry, there are many stores in the cities you will visit, to buy everything needed.
Please check this list required for your FANTASTIC PERU tour and remember that everything is very important for the success of this Trip.
Documents
- Original passport
- Student ID, if you are a student
- Travel insurance (some copies)
Essential
- Day pack.
- Bottle of water for tours.
- Some snacks like cookies, candies, chocolates, energy bars.
- Money belt and some cash if you want to buy some souvenirs from the Tour.
Clothing and Calzado
- Shoes and sandals.
- Warm clothing: especially at night such as a thermal jacket, gloves, scarf, wool socks, wool hat for cold nights.
- Waterproof clothing (jacket and poncho)
- Synthetic or cotton clothing (pants, socks, trousers, shorts, T-shirts.
- Swimsuit
- Sun hat
Pharmaceutical products
- Anti-inflammatory tablets
- Insect repellent.
- Sunscreen
- Lipstick
Personal hygiene items
- Small towel.
- Toothpaste and toothbrush
- Body Wash Soap
- Shampoo and conditioner
- Toothbrush
- Body spray deodorant
- Toilet paper
Other articles
- Flashlight (headlamp recommended)
- Sunglasses
- Camera with memory cards and additional batteries.
- Rubber tipped canes (optional).
- Pocket knife
* If you have any Questions or Queries about the Items you should bring to the tour, please contact us at WhatsApp: +51 984 525 006 / +51 984 683 047 or write to: info@incredibleperutours.com
Frequent questions
FREQUENT QUESTIONS
Here you will find the Most Frequently Asked Questions from our Clients. Before asking anything, we invite you to carefully read these questions and answers, as well as all our links about this Tour. This will help you obtain information in a simple, fast and practical way.
1. HOW DO I BOOK THIS TOUR?
Booking this Tour with us will really be very safe, easy and practical, you will also enjoy Payment Facilities such as Paying for your Excursion up to 1 day before the Tour and in 2 Parts:
- You can pay the First Part online from the comfort of your house, by making a Prepayment with any Credit or Debit Card from any Bank, using our safe and reliable money transfer system. Prepayment will be made through a deposit of USD$200.00 per person. (Click on the Reserve link)
- You will pay the Second Part or balance upon arriving in Cusco City, in person at our Main Office located in the Historic Downtown. .
⇒ To Book your 8 Days / 7 Nights tour, just follow these 3 simple steps:
1. Fill out the Reservation Form: It is in the Reserve link.
2. Pay the First Part (Pre-Payment): We accept all cards. You can use a Credit or Debit Card from any Bank and of any company: VISA, MASTERCARD, AMERICAN EXPRESS, DINERS CLUB, DISCOVER, JCB, UNION PAY, ETC.
3. Print your Travel Coupon (Voucher): We will send it to you immediately after you have made the Prepayment.
⇒ OTHER PAYMENT METHODS: If you want to make the Prepayment by other means such as: PayPal, Western Union, Bank Deposit, Bank Transfer or some other form, let us know to send you all the required information to do so.
2. WHAT IS THE BEST TIME OF THE YEAR TO VISIT EACH DESTINATION?
The best time to visit each destination may vary, but in general, the dry season from May to September is ideal for Lima, Cusco and Machu Picchu, while Ica can be visited all year round due to its desert climate.
3. WHAT IS THE COUNTRY’S CURRENCY AND WHERE CAN I EXCHANGE MY MONEY?
The local currency is the Peruvian Sol (PEN). You can change money at airports, banks, currency exchanges or ATMs. It is advisable to carry cash in small denominations, for paying in markets and small stores.
4. WHAT LANGUAGE IS COMMONLY SPOKEN IN EACH DESTINATION AND IS IT EASY TO COMMUNICATE IN ENGLISH?
Spanish is the official language of Peru, widely spoken throughout the country. In the Andes, many people also speak Quechua, the ancient Inca language. If it happens to you that you find someone in the Andes who does not speak Spanish (for example, a handicraft vendor), please tell the Guide, he will surely make communication possible.
5. IF I HAVE MORE QUESTIONS, CAN I CONTACT INCREDIBLE PERU TOURS?
If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.
You can contact us anytime, we are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. We will be very happy to assist, call us at Cell: +51 984 525 006 / WhatsApp: +51 984 683 047 or send us an email to: info@incredibleperutours.com You can also check the Contact Us link on this website.
6. WHY SHOULD I BOOK MY TOUR WITH INCREDIBLE PERU TOURS?
There are very good reasons to Book your Excursion with Us, let’s look at some:
- Very good location of Our Travel Office that allows better coordination at any time. We are located in Cusco City’s Historic Downtown, just 1 block from the Main Square (Plaza de Armas).
- Excursion organized by an Authorized Peruvian Tourism Agency. We are 100% local workers. We are very proud to be Peruvian and have the great opportunity to share our Culture with you, with more than 15 years of experience organizing the best tours to the most incredible tourist destinations in our region. We have all our documentation updated and in order, complying with all procedures and formalities before the Local Government, thus being a Travel Agency recognized as an Authorized Operator of the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu, this provides you with support and safety. It also guarantees our seriousness and commitment to your satisfaction, which will be achieved with great responsibility and enormous pleasure.
- The Best Price for your trip and without hidden charges. Getting the best price is great and getting the best value is even better. We provide an All Inclusive Service trip at an affordable price, offering you the best Deals. We save you searching time with our Low Price Guarantee. How do we achieve this?… Simply because we are the Direct Tour Operator, managing the costs of the business at a local level and employing local people who will conduct your tour and without any intermediaries.
- Travel with Experts: The best Tour Guides, Cooks and Porters in the region. Our Support Staff, locally known as “The Steel Team” is highly trained to assist all types of groups, families, friends, couples and all those who love outdoor activities.
- High Quality Equipment for your Tour. From a simple trekking pillow to the most sophisticated walking stick, through the most comfortable sleeping tents and the best quality sleeping bags that guarantee a good rest. We buy new equipment every year, with a 2-year rotation, constantly looking for the best brands that are the most comfortable and safe for your trip.
- Excellent meals – All included. You don’t have to worry about food, because we include all meals during the entire Trek. Our chef will impress you with the quality of the food prepared in a small tent and small kitchen. All meals are prepared with fresh ingredients, we do not use canned or dehydrated foods. In addition, there is the possibility of preparing vegetarian or special diets according to your needs, free of extra charge.
- Safe and guaranteed departures. We are the only Tour Operator that guarantees all departures, since we operate 100% of our treks. Other agencies hope to have enough clients to start an Excursion. Even if we only have a single traveler for a Travel Date, this trip will be operated by us at the prices listed on this website and without surcharge. Normally our groups are small, and average 4 to 8 people.
- We treat our travel staff in the best way and are committed to social projects in our region. We practice good treatment for our workers. That is why we provide Inca Trail tickets, accommodation, transportation, uniforms and good food for all our staff. The cooks and porters have paid Health Insurance and all of them have reasonable salaries according to the work they do. We are also committed to social program projects that bring benefits for children in local communities in Health and Education, which helps to improve their living conditions.
- We practice Sustainable and Responsible Tourism. We are an eco-friendly company, committed to the environment and the sustainable use of ecological resources, which must have a minimal impact from Tourism activities. An important measure is that our kitchen staff uses biodegradable dishwasher detergents. We also constantly take part in Cleaning Campaigns for the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu.
- Personalized Service and Support. When you ask a question, we will always respond. We are here to help provide personalized care and support. Call or email our contact center from anywhere, anytime.
Availability and prices
IMPORTANT:
- The available tickets shown on our website are always Updated and in Real Time.
- We recommend you book the Excursion as soon as possible, to avoid missing out on this great Experience.
- If you are interested in doing this route and would like to book, or want more information, contact us: Cell phone: +51 984 525 006 / WhatsApp: +51 984 683 047 or email us at: info@incredibleperutours.com
- If, there is no longer availability for your Travel Date, you can search for other similar Excursions such as: the UNIQUE PERU Route or the PERU CHARMING Route.
PREVIEW 2024
HOTEL OPTIONS AND CATEGORIES: | PRICE : |
OPTION 1: with Hotel 3 | USD $1,700.00 |
OPTION 2: with Hotel 4 | USD $2,000.00 |
OPTION 3: with Hotel 5 | USD $2,250.00 |
IMPORTANT:
- The package price is calculated according to the chosen hotel category.
- Prices are per person, in US dollars and without IGV (Peruvian Sales Tax).
- Accommodations in all rooms are based on double and/or triple occupancy, according to your requirement.
- Minimum 2 people. Discounts apply from 5 passengers on ( -5%).
A CONSIDERATION:
- Our passion is family travel, so if you are coming with children, please get in touch to offer our promotions.
- Our company also has promotions and discounts for student groups and groups of friends. Please contact us to receive our offers.
- Incredible Peru Tours – IPT for your peace of mind does not have any hidden charges or expenses.
- For more information, please contact us at: (+51) 984 525 006 / (+51) 984 683 047
HOTELS TO CHOOSE
CUSCO |
HOTEL GOLDEN INCA 3 * ** |
HOTEL AMARU INCA COSTS SAN BLAS 3 * ** |
HOTEL AMARU INCA CHIHUANPATA 3 * ** |
HOTEL TIERRA VIVA CENTRO 3 *** |
HOTEL TIERRA VIVA SAPHI 3 * ** |
HOTEL TIERRA VIVA SAN BLAS 3 * ** |
HOTEL SACHA 3 * ** |
MUNAY WASI INN 3 * ** |
HOTEL SAN AGUSTIN INTERNATIONAL 3 * ** |
HOTEL SAN AGUSTÍN DORADO 4 * *** |
SAN AGUSTIN PLAZA 4 * *** |
HOTEL SONESTA 4 * *** |
BOUTIQUE HOTEL UNION 4 * *** |
WYNDHAM 5 * **** |
MARRIOR 5 * **** |
ARANWA CUSCO BOUTIQUE 5 * **** |
LIMA |
CASA ANDINA STANDARD BENABIDEZ 3 * ** |
CASA ANDINA STANDARD MIRAFLORES SAN ANTONIO 3 * ** |
LIVING SOIL MIRAFLORES LARCO 3 * ** |
HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS LIMA SAN ISIDRO 4 * *** |
COSTA DEL SOL WINDHAM 4 * *** |
HOTEL BOULEVERD 4 * *** |
SONESTA HOTEL EL OLÍVAR SAN ISIDRO 5 * **** |
CASA ANDINA AWARDS SAN ISIDRO 5 * **** |
HILTON GARDEN INN LIMA SURCO 5 * **** |
ICA |
BOUTIQUE HOTEL LA ANGOSTURA ICA 3 * ** |
DM HOTELS MOSSONE ICA 3 * ** |
HOTEL LAS DUNES 4 * *** |
MACACONA HACIENDA HOTEL 4 * *** |
HACIENDA SAN JUAN RESORT 5 * **** |
HOTEL VIÑAS QUEIROLO 5 * **** |