Cusco and Machu Picchu, Lima, and Paracas Tour – 7 Days
7 days
Discover the best of Peru in 7 days, combining history, culture, and adventure. This program will take you from the capital city of Lima to the heart of the Inca Empire in Cusco, visiting the Sacred Valley, the majestic Machu Picchu, and the impressive Rainbow Mountain by ATV. You will also enjoy the Peruvian coast with a visit to the Ballestas Islands and the Huacachina Oasis, ending the journey with a complete Lima City Tour. An ideal itinerary for travelers who want to experience the country’s main highlights in a short amount of time.
Cusco and Machu Picchu, Lima, and Paracas Tour Itinerary – 7 Days
Detailed Itinerary
- Day 1: Lima – Cusco Flight | Airport to Hotel Transfer
- Day 2: Sacred Valley – Aguas Calientes
- Day 3: Machu Picchu – Cusco
- Day 4: Rainbow Mountain ATV Tour
- Day 5: Cusco City Tour – Cusco to Lima Flight
- Day 6: Ballestas Islands and Huacachina – Lima
- Day 7: Lima City Tour – Hotel to Airport Transfer
Day 1: Lima – Cusco Flight | Airport to Hotel Transfer
Upon arrival in Lima, you will be transferred accordingly to continue your journey to Cusco. Depending on your arrival time, you will have free time to rest and acclimate to the altitude.
In the afternoon, you may explore the Main Square of Cusco (Plaza de Armas) on your own and walk through the city’s traditional streets.
Overnight at the hotel in Cusco.
Day 2: Sacred Valley – Aguas Calientes
After breakfast, departure by private transportation to the Sacred Valley to enjoy a full day of Andean landscapes and archaeological sites. The first stop will be Chinchero, where you will see agricultural terraces and a picturesque traditional village.
We will then continue to the Maras Salt Mines, an impressive complex of thousands of salt pools, followed by a visit to Moray, famous for its circular terraces.
Later, we will head to Urubamba to enjoy the included buffet lunch. In the afternoon, we will visit the Ollantaytambo fortress, known for its massive stone blocks and charming cobblestone streets.
At the end of the tour, transfer to the Ollantaytambo train station to board the train to Aguas Calientes. Upon arrival, transfer to the hotel.
Overnight at the hotel in Aguas Calientes.
Day 3: Machu Picchu – Cusco
Very early in the morning, after breakfast, you will board the bus with your guide to the Machu Picchu citadel to try to enjoy the sunrise and take part in a guided tour of approximately 3 hours, according to the circuit indicated on your entrance ticket. You will then have some free time to take photos before taking the bus back down to Aguas Calientes for lunch. In the afternoon, you will board the return train and, upon arrival at the Ollantaytambo station, our transportation will take you back to your hotel in Cusco.
Overnight at the hotel in Cusco.
Important: Entrance tickets to Huayna Picchu Mountain and Machu Picchu Mountain are quoted separately and must be reserved in advance.
Day 4: Rainbow Mountain ATV Tour
Very early in the morning, departure from Cusco toward Cusipata, where we will enjoy breakfast. We then continue the journey passing through Pitumarca until reaching the ATV base. A brief safety briefing and instructions will be provided before starting the ATV ride through beautiful Andean landscapes.
At the end of the ATV ride, we will take a short hike to the Rainbow Mountain viewpoint, where there will be time for photos and to enjoy the scenery. Afterwards, we will descend and transfer to the lunch location.
After lunch, return to Cusco, arriving in the afternoon.
Overnight at the hotel in Cusco.
Day 5: Cusco City Tour – Cusco to Lima Flight
In the morning, the Cusco City Tour begins, visiting the city’s main historical and cultural attractions. The tour starts at the Plaza de Armas of Cusco, the historic heart of the city surrounded by colonial buildings. The visit continues to the Cusco Cathedral, one of the most important churches in the city, and the Qoricancha Temple, the former Inca religious center dedicated to the Sun.
Afterwards, the tour continues to nearby archaeological sites such as Sacsayhuamán, famous for its impressive stone walls; Qenqo, a ceremonial center carved in rock; Puca Pucara, an ancient military construction; and Tambomachay, known as the Inca Baths for its water fountains.
Overnight accommodation in Lima.
Day 6: Ballestas Islands and Huacachina
Very early departure to Paracas to begin the boat tour to the Ballestas Islands, where you will see the Candelabra geoglyph and a wide variety of marine wildlife such as sea lions, Humboldt penguins, and coastal birds in their natural habitat.
We then continue the journey to Ica to visit the Huacachina Oasis, a beautiful lagoon surrounded by sand dunes. Here you will enjoy an exciting dune buggy ride and sandboarding experience, as well as free time for photos and relaxation.
Overnight accommodation in Lima.
Day 7: Hotel to Airport Transfer
Departure from the hotel and transfer to the airport to board your departure flight.
WHAT’S INCLUDED IN THE TOUR
Included
Domestic Flights
- Lima – Cusco and Cusco – Lima flights.
Cusco
- Pick-up and transfer: Cusco Airport – Hotel – Airport.
- Cusco City Tour (transportation, guide, and entrance fees).
- 3 nights of hotel accommodation in Cusco.
Sacred Valley / Connection to Aguas Calientes
- Sacred Valley of the Incas tour with connection to Aguas Calientes (tourist transportation, guide, entrance fees, and buffet lunch).
Aguas Calientes / Machu Picchu
- Machu Picchu excursion (round-trip train ticket, up-and-down bus, entrance ticket, professional guide, and tourist transportation).
- 1 night of hotel accommodation in Aguas Calientes.
Mountain Excursion
- Rainbow Mountain ATV tour (entrance fee, transportation, guide, breakfast, and lunch).
Lima
- Pick-up and transfer: Lima Airport – Hotel.
- 1 night of hotel accommodation in Lima.
Paracas / Ica / Huacachina
- Ballestas Islands tour (transportation, boat, guide, and entrance fees).
- Huacachina tour (transportation, guide, dune buggies, sandboarding, and entrance fees).
- 1 night of hotel accommodation in Lima.
Not Included
- International flights (upon request).
- Meals and snacks not mentioned.
- Huayna Picchu Mountain entrance ticket (USD 75).
- Machu Picchu Mountain entrance ticket (USD 75).
- Travel insurance.
Incluye
Vuelos nacionales
- Vuelos Lima – Cusco y Cusco – Lima.
Cusco
- Recojo y traslado Aeropuerto de Cusco – Hotel – Aeropuerto.
- City Tour Cusco (transporte, guía e ingreso).
- 3 noches de hotel en Cusco.
Valle Sagrado / Conexión a Aguas Calientes
- Excursión Valle Sagrado de los Incas con conexión a Aguas Calientes (transporte turístico, guía, ingresos y almuerzo buffet).
Aguas Calientes / Machu Picchu
- Excursión a Machu Picchu (boleto de tren ida y vuelta, bus de subida y bajada, entrada, guía profesional y transporte turístico).
- 1 noche de hotel en Aguas Calientes.
Excursión de Montaña
- Excursión Montaña de Colores en cuatrimotos (entrada, transporte, guía, desayuno y almuerzo).
Lima
- Recojo y traslado Aeropuerto de Lima – Hotel.
- 1 noches de hotel en Lima.
Paracas / Ica / Huacachina
- Tour Islas Ballestas (transporte, bote, guía y entradas).
- Tour Huacachina (transporte, guía, buggies, sandboarding y entradas).
- 1 noche de hotel en Lima.
No incluye
- Vuelos internacionales (consultar)
- Alimentación y snacks no mencionados.
- Entrada a la Montaña Huayna Picchu (75 USD).
- Entrada a la Montaña Machu Picchu (75 USD).
- Seguro de viaje.
Recommendations
- Original passport or ID.
- Waterproof poncho (November–April).
- Light long-sleeve clothing and pants.
- Insect repellent.
- Sunscreen, hat, and sunglasses.
- Water, coca tea, and snacks.
- Light backpack for excursions.
- Camera.
- Cash in Peruvian soles.
Important Information
- Machu Picchu entrance tickets are subject to availability and official circuits.
- Rainbow Mountain is operated as a shared service (group tour); prior acclimatization is recommended.
- Entrance tickets are included only according to the confirmed itinerary.
- The itinerary may change due to weather conditions or train and route operations.
- Punctuality is mandatory for all services.
Price Cusco and Machu Picchu, Lima, and Paracas Tour – 7 Days
ECONOMY
$990
PER PERSON- 2★ Hotel
- Domestic flights
- Entrance tickets included
- Group services
- Expedition or Voyager Train
- 30% deposit required
STANDARD
$1,095
PER PERSON- 3★ Hotel
- Domestic flights
- Entrance tickets included
- Group services
- Expedition or Voyager Train
- 30% deposit required
SUPERIOR
$1,520
PER PERSON- 4★ Hotel
- Domestic flights
- Entrance tickets included
- Transfers and guided services in small groups
- Private Guided Tour at Machu Picchu
- Vistadome or 360° Train
- 50% deposit required
How to book?
To begin the reservation process, please send us the following information:
Full name:
Passport number:
Nationality:
Date of birth:
Gender:
Phone number:
It is very important that you also provide us with your hotel information in the city of Cusco, so we can pick you up at the start of the tour.
PAYMENT METHODS
We offer the following options to complete your reservation payment:
1. WeTravel
You can make your payment through WeTravel, with a 4.5% service fee.
Important: to book with WeTravel, prior coordination with the agency is required in order to send you your 30% payment link, which includes the mentioned fee.
2. PayPal
You can make your payment via PayPal, with a 7.5% service fee.
The payment request will be sent by the agency.
PayPal account:
peru-sites@hotmail.com
PERU SITES TRAVEL AGENCY
3. Izipay
You can make your payment through Izipay, with a 5.2% service fee.
Important: to book with Izipay, prior coordination with the agency is required in order to send you your 30% payment link, which includes the mentioned fee.
4. Western Union
You can make your payment via Western Union, with no fee.
In this case, the sending information and beneficiary details will be provided by the agency. After sending the payment, you must share the MTCN code of the transfer to confirm your reservation.
- Book your Machu Picchu entrance ticket 3 to 4 months in advance, as well as your hotel.
- Ask about group discounts for 5 or more passengers.