# 8-Day Mixed Experience Peru Tour from Lima: Plaza de Armas, Lima Cathedral, Larco Museum, Ballestas Islands, Huacachina Lagoon

Tour in SO — Lima → Cusco.
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## Key facts

- Type: multiday
- Country: SO
- Route: Lima → Cusco
- Duration: 8.00 day
- Price from: $1,218.94
- Rating: 4.80 / 5 (40 reviews)
- Operator: Tours4Fun Provider 10351

## Summary

• 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

## Categories

Daily Departure, Daily breakfast, Select Meals Included, High Value Tour

## Itinerary

### 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.

### 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.

### 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.

### 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.

### 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.

### 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.

### 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.

### 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.

## Guide languages

English Live, Spanish Live

## Links

- Yatra page: https://yatraforfun.com/tour/105242673-peru-air-land-sea-tour-from-lima-8-day-a
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