Magical Peru – 9 Days

Lima, Paracas, Ica & Cusco, Peru
9 Days / 8 Nights
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What makes this journey special

Magical Peru: 9-Day Peru Tour | Aludi Travel

Trip Overview

Discover Peru’s coastal landscapes and Andean wonders on a journey through Lima, Paracas, Huacachina, Cusco, the Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu, and Rainbow Mountain.

Destination

Lima, Paracas, Ica & Cusco, Peru

Departure Location

Jorge Chávez International Airport, Lima, Peru

Return Location

Jorge Chávez International Airport, Lima, Peru

Tour Start Date & Time

Available January–December 2027. Arrival time to be confirmed.

What’s Included

  • Two domestic flights: Lima–Cusco and Cusco–Lima
  • Handbag, 10 kg carry-on bag, and 23 kg checked bag on domestic flights
  • Eight nights of accommodation in the selected hotel category
  • Meals as specified in the itinerary
  • Private airport transfers
  • Shared excursions as specified in the itinerary
  • Spanish- or English-speaking guides
  • Ballestas Islands excursion
  • Dune buggy ride and sandboarding in Huacachina
  • Round-trip Expedition train tickets
  • Entrance fees to the tourist sites included in the itinerary
  • 24-hour assistance throughout your trip
  • First-aid kit and emergency oxygen when required

Not included

  • International flights
  • Optional upgrade to the panoramic Vistadome train
  • Meals not specified in the itinerary
  • Travel insurance
  • Medical evacuation expenses
  • Tips and personal expenses
  • Hotel extras
  • Optional excursions
  • Souvenirs and phone calls

Itinerary

Upon arrival at Jorge Chávez International Airport, our team will welcome you and assist you with your private transfer to your hotel. Settle in and enjoy some time to relax before your Peru adventure begins.


Accommodation: Lima.

Meals: Not included.


Day 2 — Discover Lima

Explore Lima on a shared guided city tour. Enjoy views of Huaca Pucllana, visit Plaza San Martín and Plaza de Armas, and discover the history of Peru’s capital. Finish your tour at Parque del Amor, overlooking the Pacific Ocean.


Tour duration: Approximately 4 hours.

Accommodation: Lima.

Meals: Breakfast.


Day 3 — Paracas, Ballestas Islands & Huacachina

Travel to Paracas for an excursion to the Ballestas Islands, where you can observe coastal wildlife, including sea lions. Continue to Huacachina for a dune buggy ride and sandboarding in the desert. The journey also includes a visit to a traditional winery in Ica and a stop in Chincha before returning to Lima.


Accommodation: Lima.

Meals: Breakfast.


Day 4 — Fly to Cusco

Enjoy a private transfer from your hotel to Lima airport for your flight to Cusco. Upon arrival, our team will assist you with your private transfer to your hotel. Take the rest of the day to relax and adjust to the altitude.


Accommodation: Cusco.

Meals: Breakfast.


Day 5 — Sacred Valley & Train to Aguas Calientes

Discover the Sacred Valley on a shared guided tour. Visit Pisac’s market and archaeological site, enjoy lunch in Urubamba, and explore the Inca fortress of Ollantaytambo. Board the Expedition train to Aguas Calientes, where you will spend the night before visiting Machu Picchu.


Optional upgrade: Panoramic Vistadome train.

Accommodation: Aguas Calientes.

Meals: Breakfast and lunch.


Day 6 — Explore Machu Picchu

Take the bus from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu for a shared guided visit of approximately 2.5 hours. Discover the history and architecture of this remarkable Inca sanctuary. Return to Aguas Calientes for lunch, then travel back to Cusco by Expedition train and connecting transportation.


Accommodation: Cusco.

Meals: Breakfast and lunch.


Day 7 — Cusco & Four Inca Sites

Discover Cusco and its surrounding Inca sites on a shared guided tour. Visit Sacsayhuamán, Qenqo, Puka Pukara and Tambomachay while learning about the history and traditions of the region.


Tour duration: Approximately 4 hours.

Accommodation: Cusco.

Meals: Breakfast.


Day 8 — Rainbow Mountain Adventure

Join a shared guided excursion to Vinicunca, also known as Rainbow Mountain. Admire its colorful slopes and the surrounding Andean landscapes. Enjoy lunch in Cusipata before returning to Cusco.


Accommodation: Cusco.

Meals: Breakfast and lunch.


Day 9 — Farewell to Peru

At the scheduled time, enjoy a private transfer from your hotel to Cusco airport for your flight to Lima and your onward connection.


Meals: Breakfast.

9 Days / 8 Nights
1 traveler or more

From:

$1639

Deposit

$780
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