south-america·Multi-day tour·8 days
8-Day Mixed Experience Peru Tour from Lima: Plaza de Armas, Lima Cathedral, Larco Museum, Ballestas Islands, Huacachina Lagoon
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What you'll experience
Highlights
• Ballestas Islands: A Pacific marine sanctuary sheltering sea lions, penguins and seabirds – a wildlife paradise off the Peruvian coast.
• Cusco: The ancient Inca capital blends pre-Columbian ruins with Spanish architecture. Discover temples, plazas and hidden sites like Qenqo nestled in the surrounding hills
• Machu Picchu: Perched high in the Andes, the legendary Lost City of the Incas offers stunning mountain views and a window into an enigmatic ancient past
• Cusco: The ancient Inca capital blends pre-Columbian ruins with Spanish architecture. Discover temples, plazas and hidden sites like Qenqo nestled in the surrounding hills
• Machu Picchu: Perched high in the Andes, the legendary Lost City of the Incas offers stunning mountain views and a window into an enigmatic ancient past
8 days
Day-by-day itinerary
- 1
Day 1 — Arrival in Lima
Upon your arrival at Jorge Chávez International Airport in Lima, our transportation service with a representative takes you to the selected hotel.
* One night's accommodation in Lima at selected hotel.Meals: B: Excluded, L: Excluded, D: ExcludedStay: Tierra Viva - 2
Day 2 — Lima - Larco Museum & City Tour
Our guide picks you up from your hotel to begin your Historic Center of Lima tour. Start by visiting the Aliaga House, a colonial mansion with over 5 centuries of history, considered the oldest house in the Americas. Then, explore the Plaza Mayor, recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, where you visit the imposing Lima Cathedral. Finally, visit the Larco Museum, located in the traditional district of Pueblo Libre. The museum boasts a comprehensive collection of pre-Hispanic gold and silver objects and a selection of erotic art pieces. Here, immerse yourself in over 5,000 years of ancient Peruvian history. This tour is shared with other passengers.
* Please note that the pickup window for this shared service is 30 minutes from the start time.
* One night's accommodation in Lima at selected hotel and breakfast included.
Plaza Mayor de Lima
Meals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: ExcludedStay: Tierra Viva - 3
Day 3 — Lima - Ica city tour - Paracas
Be transferred from the hotel in Lima to the bus station* to go to the city of Ica. Upon arrival, visit the Plaza de Armas of the city and the main streets of Old and Modern Ica. Take a panoramic tour of the Temple of the Lord of Luren. Visit an artisan winery and receive a full explanation of the elaboration of wine and Pisco, with tasting included. Visit the Regional Museum of Ica to appreciate the evolution of the five most representative cultures of the region: Paracas, Nazca, Wari, Ica, Chincha, and Inca. Continue to the Huacachina Lagoon, also called "the Oasis of America," and admire the wonderful desert landscape surrounded by impressive dunes. At the end, transfer to the Bay of Paracas, on a scenic journey through the coastal desert that connects two of the most emblematic destinations in southern Peru.
* One night's accommodation in Paracas at selected hotel and breakfast included.Meals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: ExcludedStay: San Agustín Paracas - 4
Day 4 — Paracas: Ballestas Islands - Lima
Enjoy a morning tour of the famous Ballestas Islands, located 45 minutes off the coast of Paracas. Admire the impressive wildlife: guano birds, penguins, tendrils, and sea lions that curiously approach the tourist boats and jump around them. At the end of the tour, return to the hotel. Later, transfer from the hotel to the bus station* to return to the city of Lima*. After boarding the bus, make a special stop at the historic Hacienda San
José, located in Chincha. There, tour the enigmatic secret slave tunnels, a subterranean system built in the 17th century by former Spanish landowners. After this visit, filled with history and memory, continue the journey until reaching Lima, where the service will conclude.
* The return service from Paracas to Lima includes drop-off at established hotels.
* Transfers between the bus station and the hotel, or vice versa, in Paracas only, will be provided by a Spanish-speaking driver.
* One night's accommodation in Lima at selected hotel and breakfast included.
Ballestas Islands
Meals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: ExcludedStay: Tierra Viva - 5
Day 5 — Lima - Cusco: City tour and nearby archaeological sites
Our transportation service with an English-speaking driver picks you up from your selected hotel and takes you to Jorge Chávez International Airport in Lima.
Domestic flight from Lima to Cusco.
Upon your arrival at Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport in Cusco, our transportation service and a representative are ready to escort you to your selected hotel.
Enjoy a guided tour of the charming and magical city of Cusco, the capital of the Inca empire. Start visiting the Santo Domingo Convent in the Coricancha temple. Then, visit the main temple of the city of Cusco, known as the Cathedral Basilica of the Virgin of the Assumption. Later, tour the Cusco hills of the Sacsayhuaman Fortress, visit the Qenqo archaeological complex, and walk through the Puca Pucara military architectural complex and the ruins of Tambomachay, also known as the Inca spa. Finally, return to the selected hotel. This tour is shared with other passengers.
* Please note that the pickup window for this shared service is 30 minutes from the start time.
The Partial Tourist Ticket of Cusco (BTC Partial), included in the itinerary, is a personal and non-transferable document that grants access to the following archaeological sites near the city: Sacsayhuamán, Qenqo, Puca Pucara, and Tambomachay.
* One night's accommodation in Cusco at selected hotel and breakfast included.
Sacsayhuaman
Santo Domingo Convent
Meals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: ExcludedStay: Tierra Viva Cusco - 6
Day 6 — Cusco - Machu Picchu - Cusco
Our shared transportation service takes you from your selected hotel in Cusco to Ollantaytambo station.
* Please note that the pickup window is up to 30 minutes as a shared transfer.
You board the train at the Ollantaytambo station heading to the Aguas Calientes station (Machu Picchu Pueblo). Upon arrival, you receive assistance. For your return to Ollantaytambo station, you board the train. Each journey lasts approximately one and a half hours, and schedules are subject to availability.
Aguas Calientes, located on the slopes of Machu Picchu, offers a vibrant craft market, a variety of restaurants, and lodging options. Just 25 minutes by bus, you will find Machu Picchu, an impressive feat of engineering and architecture believed to have served as a sanctuary and retreat for the Inca Pachacútec. Designated a UNESCO World Heritage site and one of the New Seven Wonders of the Modern World, Machu Picchu, which means "Old Mountain," captivates with its historical splendor and natural majesty. After the visit, return by bus to Aguas Calientes. This tour is shared with other passengers.
* From the confirmed entry time to the Machu Picchu citadel, you will have half an hour to reach the entrance of Machu Picchu Mountain and start your hike.
* Remember to confirm your reservation as soon as possible to proceed with the purchase of tickets in advance due to the limited capacity of the citadel. The specific circuit to visit Machu Picchu and schedule will be selected according to availability at the time of reservation confirmation.
Enjoy a delicious set lunch menu at Café Inkaterra while taking in the breathtaking view of the Vilcanota River. The restaurant is known for its unique blend of Andean cuisine and contemporary trends, resulting in a fusion-style meal with a distinctive flavor.
After your train journey from Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo, a transfer will be waiting for you at the train station to take you to the selected hotel in Cusco. This transfer will be shared with other passengers.
* One night's accommodation in Cusco at selected hotel, breakfast and lunch included.
Machu Picchu
Meals: B: Included, L: Included, D: ExcludedStay: Tierra Viva Cusco - 7
Day 7 — Cusco - Day at leisure
Free day to enjoy the city of Cusco.
* One night's accommodation in Cusco at selected hotel and breakfast included.Meals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: ExcludedStay: Tierra Viva Cusco - 8
Day 8 — Cusco - Departure
Our transportation service and a representative pick you up to take you from your selected hotel to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport in Cusco.
Domestic flight from Cusco to Lima.
* Breakfast included.Meals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: Excluded
What's included
Included
- Shared services operated with a guide in Spanish and English
- Three nights of accommodation in Lima, one night of accommodation in Paracas, three nights of accommodation in Cusco
- Daily breakfast in the hotel from day 2
- Lunch on day 6 in Aguas Calientes (Machu Picchu town)
- Private transfer from the hotel to the airport with a driver in Lima
- Private transfers from/to the airport with a representative in Cusco
- Shared transfers from and to the train stations
- Round trip train to Machu Picchu: for Standard and Superior categories (Voyager or Expedition). For Luxury category (Vistadome or 360°) is considered
- All the visits mentioned in the above itinerary: Casa Aliaga, Cathedral and Larco Museum in Lima; Nasca lines overflight and Ballestas Islands in Paracas; Coricancha Temple, Cathedral, Sacsayhuaman, Qenqo, Puka Pukara and Tambomachay in Cusco; and Machu Picchu on day 6. Cusco Tourist Ticket (BTC ticket) included.
Not included
- Expenses of a personal nature, beverages and meals not stated in the programme
- Tips for driver and guide
- Additional optional visits
- Mandatory supplementary for special dates like Easter Holidays, Inti Raymi, National Holidays, Christmas and New Year's mentioned separately
- International flights to Peru
- Domestic flights (we advise booking the first flights in the morning)
Cancellation policy
| When you cancel | Refund | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 0–17 days before | 0% | Cancellation Made Within 17 days prior to departure, No Refund |
| 18–47 days before | 75% | Cancellation Made Within 18 days to 47 days prior to departure, Refund 75% of total purchase amount |
| 48+ days before | 90% | Cancellation Made 48 or more days prior to departure, Refund 90% of total purchase amount |
Important info
Special notes
ENTRANCE & GUIDE:
- The first entrance to the citadel requires the mandatory accompaniment of a guide. Please note that the guided tour lasts approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes.
- The route to visit the Machu Picchu citadel and schedules are subject to availability.
- For the purchase of tickets to Machu Picchu it is necessary to send full name, date of birth, nationality, passport number of passengers, which must match the current passport that will be used for the trip. It is important to take into account that the entrance tickets to the citadel are non-refundable from the time of purchase.
LUGGAGES:
- If passengers spend the night in the Sacred Valley, Tours4fun will take care of transferring the luggage to the hotel in Cusco. On the other hand, if they stay in Cusco, the luggage will remain in the hotel storage.
- Carry the same document that you presented to the agency, given that train tickets and entrance to Machu Picchu will be issued with this information.
- In all train services to Machu Picchu, the passenger may carry only hand luggage (backpack, bag or briefcase) of no more than 5 kg/ 11 lb on the train to/from Machu Picchu. You will find your luggage at the chosen hotel.
- Allowed size: 62 linear inches 157cm (height + length + width)
RECOMMENDATIONS FOR TRAVELLING WHILE CARING FOR THE ENVIRONMENT AND CULTURE
- Do not feed or buy wild animals, always try to keep your distance.
- Avoid buying endemic plants and products derived from endangered species.
- Minimize water use; don't leave the tap or shower running.
- Reduce energy usage: Turn off lights, air conditioning, and unplug your charger when not in use.
- Reduce plastic use: choose to refill your water bottle and recycle single-use ones.
- Avoid using sprays, including repellents, sunscreens, sunblocks, etc.
- Ask permission before taking someone's photo.
- Do not include minors in photographs.
- Be respectful of local beliefs and traditions.
- Please respect the instructions for preserving material heritage.
VIRTUAL ASSISTANT FOR AUTOMATIC COMMUNICATION
- By providing us with your passengers' email and telephone number with access to WhatsApp, they will receive informative communications about their journey. This includes:
- A message 7 days before their arrival in Peru with: Tours4fun presentation, travel recommendations, map and general information about their trip (only by email).
- The day before the trip, they will receive the details of their first day in Peru, the airport map,Tours4fun contact 24/7 and will be able to review their complete itinerary.
- During the trip, they will receive a daily mail with the itinerary and pick-up times for the next day.
- 24 hours after leaving Peru, they will receive an email thanking them for their visit with a survey to evaluate our services. Results can be shared with the international travel agency.
- Email messages can be customized with your company logo.
- Additionally, they will be able to interact with our chatbot to resolve any doubts through WhatsApp.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
- FREESALE.
- CUT-OFF or RELEASE: 0 days.
- All rates are per person and apply to foreign passengers only.
- Pick-up times for shared service visits are for reference only and may have a waiting time of 30 minutes.
- Rates do not apply to residents with a stay longer than 60 days or to corporate passengers (from 4 nights or more in Lima).
- Reservations must include each passenger's full name, nationality, passport number, age and date of birth.
- Early arrival on day 1 does not guarantee the availability of hotel rooms. Standard check-in times apply, unless additional nights of accommodations are purchased to ensure immediate access to rooms.
- Our accommodation rates include breakfast. Breakfasts have assigned schedules according to the policies of each hotel establishment, being generally between 06:00 – 10:00; if the passenger has a transfer or withdraw before the assigned time, the passenger will lose this benefit, not being able to be compensated in another hotel. The services of Room Service or of a box breakfast have an additional cost and don't compensate the breakfast that can't be served.
* For reservations with train services to Machu Picchu, the seats are assigned according to the availability of the car. Locations can only be arranged after the ticket has been issued.
* The entrance to Machu Picchu or any other ticket purchase outside this time range, is not considered within these cancellation fees. Once it is issued, a 100% cost of the ticket will be charged.
* The tickets to Machu Picchu will be purchased as soon as we have the passenger's information. Once purchased, in case of cancellation, the 100% cost of the ticket will be charged.
* In case of no-shows (defined according to hotel policy), there will be a surcharge of 18% (IGV - General Sales Tax) in addition to the rate.
* Groups with over 17 passengers or Incentive Groups may have special cancellation policies depending to the hotels used.
INFORMATION ABOUT THE ENTRANCE IN PERU
- Confirm with your embassy if you need a VISA to enter Peru (or any other country included in your itinerary). Tours4fun is not responsible if a guest does not have all the necessary documentation to enter the country. The foreigner who travels to Peru must ensure that the validity of his passport is not less than six months to enter the national territory.
GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS
- We recommend comfortable and light clothing for visiting the coastal areas of Peru and warm clothes for the high Andean area. Visitors are not advised to wear sleeves shirts, shorts, short skirts or short clothing when visiting religious temples or official buildings. Sunscreen, sunglasses, hat and mosquito repellent can be very useful during your stay.
RECOMMENDATIONS FOR TRANSFERS
- Passengers are entitled to carry up to 20 kg of luggage in the hold and 5 kg in hand luggage. The excess will be allowed according to the capacity of the bus and will have an additional cost.
DISCLAIMER
- Tours4fun is not responsible in case of unexpected events such as strikes, climate change or natural disasters. Tours4fun acts as an intermediary for the reservation of services, so that it can't be held responsible for the quality or suitability of services, death, injury, illness, damage, accident, loss, theft, or loss of good, delay or any other irregularity arising directly or indirectly from the provision of services by suppliers.
- The first entrance to the citadel requires the mandatory accompaniment of a guide. Please note that the guided tour lasts approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes.
- The route to visit the Machu Picchu citadel and schedules are subject to availability.
- For the purchase of tickets to Machu Picchu it is necessary to send full name, date of birth, nationality, passport number of passengers, which must match the current passport that will be used for the trip. It is important to take into account that the entrance tickets to the citadel are non-refundable from the time of purchase.
LUGGAGES:
- If passengers spend the night in the Sacred Valley, Tours4fun will take care of transferring the luggage to the hotel in Cusco. On the other hand, if they stay in Cusco, the luggage will remain in the hotel storage.
- Carry the same document that you presented to the agency, given that train tickets and entrance to Machu Picchu will be issued with this information.
- In all train services to Machu Picchu, the passenger may carry only hand luggage (backpack, bag or briefcase) of no more than 5 kg/ 11 lb on the train to/from Machu Picchu. You will find your luggage at the chosen hotel.
- Allowed size: 62 linear inches 157cm (height + length + width)
RECOMMENDATIONS FOR TRAVELLING WHILE CARING FOR THE ENVIRONMENT AND CULTURE
- Do not feed or buy wild animals, always try to keep your distance.
- Avoid buying endemic plants and products derived from endangered species.
- Minimize water use; don't leave the tap or shower running.
- Reduce energy usage: Turn off lights, air conditioning, and unplug your charger when not in use.
- Reduce plastic use: choose to refill your water bottle and recycle single-use ones.
- Avoid using sprays, including repellents, sunscreens, sunblocks, etc.
- Ask permission before taking someone's photo.
- Do not include minors in photographs.
- Be respectful of local beliefs and traditions.
- Please respect the instructions for preserving material heritage.
VIRTUAL ASSISTANT FOR AUTOMATIC COMMUNICATION
- By providing us with your passengers' email and telephone number with access to WhatsApp, they will receive informative communications about their journey. This includes:
- A message 7 days before their arrival in Peru with: Tours4fun presentation, travel recommendations, map and general information about their trip (only by email).
- The day before the trip, they will receive the details of their first day in Peru, the airport map,Tours4fun contact 24/7 and will be able to review their complete itinerary.
- During the trip, they will receive a daily mail with the itinerary and pick-up times for the next day.
- 24 hours after leaving Peru, they will receive an email thanking them for their visit with a survey to evaluate our services. Results can be shared with the international travel agency.
- Email messages can be customized with your company logo.
- Additionally, they will be able to interact with our chatbot to resolve any doubts through WhatsApp.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
- FREESALE.
- CUT-OFF or RELEASE: 0 days.
- All rates are per person and apply to foreign passengers only.
- Pick-up times for shared service visits are for reference only and may have a waiting time of 30 minutes.
- Rates do not apply to residents with a stay longer than 60 days or to corporate passengers (from 4 nights or more in Lima).
- Reservations must include each passenger's full name, nationality, passport number, age and date of birth.
- Early arrival on day 1 does not guarantee the availability of hotel rooms. Standard check-in times apply, unless additional nights of accommodations are purchased to ensure immediate access to rooms.
- Our accommodation rates include breakfast. Breakfasts have assigned schedules according to the policies of each hotel establishment, being generally between 06:00 – 10:00; if the passenger has a transfer or withdraw before the assigned time, the passenger will lose this benefit, not being able to be compensated in another hotel. The services of Room Service or of a box breakfast have an additional cost and don't compensate the breakfast that can't be served.
* For reservations with train services to Machu Picchu, the seats are assigned according to the availability of the car. Locations can only be arranged after the ticket has been issued.
* The entrance to Machu Picchu or any other ticket purchase outside this time range, is not considered within these cancellation fees. Once it is issued, a 100% cost of the ticket will be charged.
* The tickets to Machu Picchu will be purchased as soon as we have the passenger's information. Once purchased, in case of cancellation, the 100% cost of the ticket will be charged.
* In case of no-shows (defined according to hotel policy), there will be a surcharge of 18% (IGV - General Sales Tax) in addition to the rate.
* Groups with over 17 passengers or Incentive Groups may have special cancellation policies depending to the hotels used.
INFORMATION ABOUT THE ENTRANCE IN PERU
- Confirm with your embassy if you need a VISA to enter Peru (or any other country included in your itinerary). Tours4fun is not responsible if a guest does not have all the necessary documentation to enter the country. The foreigner who travels to Peru must ensure that the validity of his passport is not less than six months to enter the national territory.
GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS
- We recommend comfortable and light clothing for visiting the coastal areas of Peru and warm clothes for the high Andean area. Visitors are not advised to wear sleeves shirts, shorts, short skirts or short clothing when visiting religious temples or official buildings. Sunscreen, sunglasses, hat and mosquito repellent can be very useful during your stay.
RECOMMENDATIONS FOR TRANSFERS
- Passengers are entitled to carry up to 20 kg of luggage in the hold and 5 kg in hand luggage. The excess will be allowed according to the capacity of the bus and will have an additional cost.
DISCLAIMER
- Tours4fun is not responsible in case of unexpected events such as strikes, climate change or natural disasters. Tours4fun acts as an intermediary for the reservation of services, so that it can't be held responsible for the quality or suitability of services, death, injury, illness, damage, accident, loss, theft, or loss of good, delay or any other irregularity arising directly or indirectly from the provision of services by suppliers.
Pricing notes (children, single supplement)
*The single room price refers to the price for one person occupying a standard hotel room alone.
*Double/triple room prices refer to the price for two/three people sharing a standard hotel room.
*The triple room price does not include the cost of an additional bed in the room. If an extra bed is needed, it must be requested separately at check-in. Due to limited space and availability of extra beds in standard rooms, guests should consult the hotel front desk regarding extra bed arrangements. We cannot guarantee the success of such requests.
*By default, a standard king bed room will be provided unless a specific room or bed type is requested at the time of booking, which may incur additional charges.
*A maximum of 3 people (adults and children combined) can stay in each room. Peru does not offer quadruple rooms.
*Infants under 1 year and 11 months are free of charge;
*Child from 2 to 10 years old are considered to be children with a bed & without a bed. Children's rates here are for ages 2-10 with a bed. If a child is without a bed, the price difference will be refunded.
*Double/triple room prices refer to the price for two/three people sharing a standard hotel room.
*The triple room price does not include the cost of an additional bed in the room. If an extra bed is needed, it must be requested separately at check-in. Due to limited space and availability of extra beds in standard rooms, guests should consult the hotel front desk regarding extra bed arrangements. We cannot guarantee the success of such requests.
*By default, a standard king bed room will be provided unless a specific room or bed type is requested at the time of booking, which may incur additional charges.
*A maximum of 3 people (adults and children combined) can stay in each room. Peru does not offer quadruple rooms.
*Infants under 1 year and 11 months are free of charge;
*Child from 2 to 10 years old are considered to be children with a bed & without a bed. Children's rates here are for ages 2-10 with a bed. If a child is without a bed, the price difference will be refunded.
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