11D Lima, Nazca, Machu Picchu + Rainbow Mountain + 3? Hotel – Cusco Region, Peru

EXPERIENCE

Day 1: Lima City Tour
Begin with airport pickup and transfer to your hotel. Enjoy a city tour exploring Lima’s historic center, showcasing colonial architecture dating back over 500 years. Tour concludes around 6 p.m. Overnight in Lima.

Day 2: Paracas – Huacachina – Ica
Depart early for Paracas, where you’ll embark on a boat tour of the Ballestas Islands, home to the enigmatic Candelabra, seabirds, sea lions, and Humboldt penguins. Continue to Huacachina Lagoon for sandboarding and dune buggy rides. Overnight in Ica.

Day 3: Nazca Overflight – Return to Lima
After breakfast, head to Nazca for a scenic flight over the Nazca Lines, including the Condor, Monkey, and Hummingbird figures. Return to Lima by overnight bus.

Day 4: Cusco City Tour
Embark on a city tour of Cusco, visiting Q’oricanca temple and nearby archaeological sites including Sacsayhuaman, Qenqo, Puca Pucara, and Tambomachay. Tour concludes near Plaza de Armas.

Day 5: Sacred Valley
Explore the archaeological zone and market at Pisaq before enjoying a buffet lunch in Urubamba. Visit Ollantaytambo Fortress and Citadel before boarding the train to Aguas Calientes.

Day 6: Machu Picchu
Early morning bus ride to Machu Picchu for a guided tour followed by free time to explore. Return to Aguas Calientes for lunch before boarding the train back to Ollantaytambo and transfer to Cusco.

Day 7: Moray – Maras Salt Mines
Visit the picturesque town of Maras and the agricultural terraces of Moray, followed by a guided tour of the salt mines of Maras. Return to Cusco in the afternoon.

Day 8: Humantay Lake
Early departure for Soraypampa to hike to Humantay Lake, surrounded by stunning Andean landscapes. Return to Cusco in the evening.

Day 9: Rainbow Mountain
Start early for a drive to the Rainbow Mountain trailhead, followed by a moderate hike to the summit for breathtaking views. Return to Cusco in the evening.

Day 10: Q’eswachaka Inca Bridge
Explore the four lagoons and visit the Inca suspension bridge over the Apurímac River. Cross the bridge and visit the colonial Inca bridge of Checacupe before returning to Cusco.

Day 11: Airport Transfer
Transfer to the airport for departure.

HIGHLIGHTS

Embark on an 11-day journey to explore Peru’s wonders firsthand
Cultural Practices and Traditions
Diverse Cultural Heritage

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