Total Peru: Coast, Machu Picchu & Maras Salt Mines

On this day, we will welcome you at Jorge Chávez International Airport in Lima and then transfer you to your hotel located in the Miraflores district, an hour's drive from the airport. This afternoon, you can take the opportunity to visit the most traditional residential areas of Lima, Larcomar, and enjoy the magnificent view of the sea.

At approximately 4:30 a.m., we will pick you up at your hotel to board the bus bound for southern Peru and head to Paracas. During the trip, we will make strategic stops where you will have time to enjoy a delicious breakfast. Around 8:30 a.m., we will arrive at Paracas Bay, where we will begin our boat tour to the Ballestas Islands. Along the way, you will be able to see the Candelabra, a giant geoglyph very similar to the Nazca lines, as well as enjoy the marine diversity, including sea lions, pelicans, penguins, and various birds.

In the afternoon, we will visit the wineries where you will have time to have lunch and choose from the variety of dishes offered by Peruvian cuisine. After lunch, we will learn about the process of making pisco and wine, Peru's flagship drink, and we will taste each product with a toast. Then we will head to Ica, where we will visit the famous Huacachina, a beautiful oasis in the middle of the desert surrounded by dunes and palm trees, ideal for taking pictures and enjoying its tranquility and natural beauty. In addition, we will venture out on exciting dune buggy rides and try sandboarding.

At the end of the tour, we will head to our transportation to return to the city of Lima, arriving at approximately 10:00 p.m.

At the appropriate time, transfer to Jorge Chávez International Airport to board your departure flight to the city of Cusco.

We will welcome you at the airport and offer you a private transfer to your hotel in Cusco. In the afternoon, you can explore the magnificent city of Cusco, surrounded by Inca buildings that house the most important treasures of their culture. Enjoy the cultural richness and local traditions.

Full-day excursion. We will pick you up at 8:00 am from your hotel and head towards the Sacred Valley of the Incas. We will start by visiting the archaeological centre of Pisac, located an hour from Cusco, which will give you an idea of the advanced knowledge achieved by the Incas in architecture. From one of its many natural viewpoints, we will observe the impressive landscapes and snow-capped mountains of the Sacred Valley. We will have the opportunity to appreciate its famous and picturesque artisan market and its different forms of trade.

At midday, along the banks of the Vilcanota River, we will continue our journey to Urubamba to enjoy a delicious Novo Andino buffet lunch featuring exquisite Peruvian cuisine.

In the afternoon, we will visit the fortress of Ollantaytambo, which was a strategic military centre. It is in Ollantaytambo that we will board the train to Aguas Calientes so that we can visit Machu Picchu the following day. Overnight stay in Aguas Calientes.

Very early in the morning, we will head to the bus station to ascend 400 metres in altitude over the course of 30 minutes. Finally, we will arrive at the Inca citadel of Machu Picchu and enjoy the sunrise; the view is breathtaking. We will enjoy a guided tour for approximately 2 hours so that you can learn more about the history and architecture of the Inca city of Machu Picchu. You will be amazed by the Inca buildings and temples, as well as the natural environment that surrounds them. After the tour, you will have free time to continue exploring and take photos to remember your visit.

In the afternoon, we will take the bus back to Aguas Calientes, where you will have time to have lunch, rest, and explore the town of Aguas Calientes. At the appointed time, we will board the train back to Ollantaytambo, where staff will be waiting to transfer you to your hotel in Cusco.

Important: Schedules may vary based on train departures and the train service you choose.

We will pick you up at 8:00 a.m. and take you by tourist bus to the town of Maras. During this trip, we will see the Vilcanota Mountain Range and its impressive snow-capped peaks that stretch across the Sacred Valley of the Incas. Once in Moray, we will visit the archaeological complex, which is unique due to the shape of its circular terraces that served as an agricultural laboratory during the Inca period.

Then we head northeast through the town of Maras to visit the famous salt flats, also known as “salt mines,” which consist of more than 5,000 small wells. These have been used for thousands of years, long before the Inca Empire, and are still used by local inhabitants today.

The tour ends at 2:00 p.m. in the historic center of the city of Cusco.

Breakfast at the hotel and take the opportunity to explore the main streets, visit churches and museums surrounding the historic center of Cusco; you can also sample the famous Peruvian cuisine. At the appropriate time, transfer to Alejandro Velasco International Airport in Cusco to board your departure flight to Lima.

We have several options to suit your budget. The price of your package will depend on whether you come in a group or want a private tour (minimum 2 people). Also, it will depend on the type of train and guide you select. The price we will offer you will be PER PERSON.

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