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Trip Itinerary From Paracas To Machu Picchu 8 Days

8 Days │ 7 Nights   from US $ 949.00
Trip Itinerary From Paracas To Machu Picchu 8 Days
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Trip Itinerary From Paracas To Machu Picchu 8 Days

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From Paracas to Machu Picchu Travel Itinerary Small guided group tour & activities exploring Lima’s historic center & Miraflores, Paracas & Ballestas islands, Sacred Valley tour, & Machu Picchu inca citadel .

Trip Summary

  • Day 1– LIMA: Arrival in Lima, private transfer to your hotel, overnight in Lima.
  • Day 2– PARACAS: Lima city tour and main attractions, double-decker bus trip to Paracas, overnight in Paracas.
  • Day 3– BALLESTAS ISLANDS: Visit Ballestas Islands and Paracas Reserve, then trip back to Lima, overnight in Lima.
  • Day 4– CUSCO: Flight to Cusco, free day for leisure, overnight in Cusco.
  • Day 5– SACRED VALLEY: Sacred Valley excursion, overnight in Ollantaytambo.
  • Day 6– AGUAS CALIENTES: Train journey to Aguas Calientes from Ollantaytambo, overnight in Machu Picchu town.
  • Day 7– MACHU PICCHU & HUAYNA PICCHU: Guided tour of Machu Picchu and hike to Huayna Picchu (no guide), overnight in Cusco.
  • Day 8– INTERNATIONAL FLIGHT: Flight back to Lima, then international flight back home.

Itinerary

DAY 1:

ARRIVAL IN LIMA

Upon arriving in Lima, the capital of Peru, you will be welcomed by our representative at Jorge Chavez International Airport. A private transfer will take you to your selected hotel, where you will spend the night, allowing you to rest and prepare for the adventures ahead.

  • Meals: None.

Start your day with a guided tour of Lima, visiting the city’s most iconic sites. You’ll explore the historical center, including San Martin Square, the famous Plaza de Armas (505 ft or 154 m), and the Convent of San Francisco with its impressive catacombs. The tour continues to the modern Miraflores district, where you’ll visit the Park of Love, offering panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean. The city tour lasts about four hours.

Afterward, you’ll be transferred to the bus terminal for a double-decker bus ride to Paracas Bay, known for its beautiful coastal views.

  • Meals: Breakfast.

Begin the day with a boat tour to the Ballestas Islands, often called the “Peruvian Galápagos.” These rocky islands, located off the coast of Paracas, are home to an incredible array of wildlife. You’ll spot birds like cormorants, pelicans, seagulls, and vultures, as well as Humboldt penguins, sea lions, and even dolphins. This 90-minute excursion offers a unique glimpse into one of the world’s most diverse ecosystems.

Next, you’ll visit the Paracas National Reserve, a haven for marine life and birds. The reserve covers 335,000 hectares, with 35% on land and 65% in the sea. It’s famous for its cold waters, which support a rich array of plankton, fish, and other sea creatures. The area is also home to archaeological sites and the stunning desert landscapes of Paracas. You’ll explore beaches like La Mina, Mendieta, and Lagunillas, where you can enjoy the natural beauty and maybe even try some sport fishing.

Later, return to Lima by bus, where you’ll spend the night.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch.

This morning, you’ll head to the airport for a flight to Cusco (11,152 ft or 3,399 m). After landing, a private transfer will take you to your hotel. The rest of the day is yours to relax, acclimatize, and explore the ancient city of Cusco at your own pace.

  • Meals: Breakfast.

Today, you’ll explore the Sacred Valley (9,186 ft or 2,800 m), a region once crucial to the Incas for its fertile lands and mild climate. You’ll depart early for Pisaq (9,514 ft or 2,900 m), an important Incan archaeological site where you’ll spend about two hours. The tour continues through small villages like Coya, Lamay, and Calca as you follow the Vilcanota River toward Urubamba (9,420 ft or 2,871 m), where you’ll stop for lunch.

In the afternoon, you’ll visit Ollantaytambo (9,160 ft or 2,792 m), a well-preserved Inca town with impressive ruins. Here, you’ll enjoy a guided tour of the site, learning about its history and significance.

  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch.

The day begins with a scenic train ride to Aguas Calientes (6,693 ft or 2,040 m), the gateway to Machu Picchu. This journey offers spectacular views of the jungle and towering Andean peaks. Upon arrival, you’ll be transferred to your selected hotel in Aguas Calientes.

  • Meals: Breakfast.

Start your day with a bus ride up the narrow, zigzagging road to Machu Picchu (7,972 ft or 2,430 m). From here, you’ll hike to Huayna Picchu (8,920 ft or 2,720 m), also known as Wayna Picchu, which towers above the ancient city. This challenging trail leads to temples and terraces that the Incas built at the summit. Access is limited to 200 people each day.

After the hike, explore the sacred ruins of Machu Picchu with a guided tour. You’ll visit key sites, including the Temple of the Moon, the Great Cavern, the Temple of the Condor, and the Sun Gate (Inti Punku), where the rising sun shines perfectly through the stone passage.

In the afternoon, take the train back to Cusco, where you’ll spend the night.

  • Meals: Breakfast.

At the scheduled time, you’ll be privately transferred to the airport for your international flight.

  • Meals: Breakfast.

Inclusions

  • 7 hotel nights with breakfast included
  • Daily tours and activities in small groups
  • All entrance fees for attractions to visit
  • Lima city tour and attractions
  • Ballestas Islands boat excursion
  • Visit to Paracas Natural Reserve
  • Sacred Valley land tour
  • Guided tour of Machu Picchu
  • Huayna Picchu hiking (no guide)
  • Bus ticket from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu and back
  • Train ticket from Ollantaytambo to Machu Picchu and then to Cusco
  • Double-decker bus “tour ticket” from Lima to Paracas and back
  • All hotel pick-up and drop-off to/from the airport, bus terminal, and train station
  • Flight ticket from Lima to Cusco and back
  • 24/7 assistance
  • Guaranteed professional service
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About ISIC Card

Valid Student ID for Classic Inca Trail Hike and Machu Picchu

To qualify for the student discount on Inca Trail Permits, travelers must meet the following requirements:

  • Age Limit: Students must be 25 years old or younger at the time of entering the Inca Trail and Machu Picchu. Those over 25 years old cannot enter as a student.
  • ID Requirements: The student ID must include:
    • The name of the university
    • The student’s name and photo
    • A valid expiration date
  • ISIC CARD: This card type is no longer valid anymore

Invalid Student IDs for the Inca Trail Discount

Student IDs will not be accepted for the discount under the following conditions:

  • The traveler is older than 25
  • The ID is expired
  • The ID does not have an expiration date
  • ISIC cards are not valid for obtaining the student discount for Inca Trail permits.

This information is crucial for travelers seeking to benefit from discounted permits for the Inca Trail and Machu Picchu.

Why to Choose

Why choose “INCA´S EXPEDITIONS”?

“INCAS EXPEDITIONS” is a 100% Peruvian local company and tour operator in Cusco, with many years of experience in hikes, adventure tours, and travel packages. We are a 100% local company.

Our dream as a local company is to offer personalized travel and hiking experiences, operated solely by local professional staff, focusing on a PERSONALIZED and HIGH-QUALITY SERVICE.

We are proud of our reputation as a travel operating agency, in addition to practicing RESPONSIBLE and SUSTAINABLE actions with the environment and local people.

We consider our staff as family and guarantee them a fair salary. We are very proud of our team! Without their support, we could not offer the quality of service that hundreds of our travelers have enjoyed.

At “INCAS EXPEDITIONS,” we are aware that our reputation and what our passengers say are crucial for our travelers to trust their next vacations; you can check the reviews our travelers leave on TripAdvisor, Facebook, and Google; in an honest and reliable operator to create your adventure in Peru.

We offer small groups of travelers.

To offer a more personalized service at “INCAS EXPEDITIONS,” we maintain a limit of 8 people for each of our groups. This distinguishes us from other companies that operate with larger groups.

About our tour guides

We are very proud of our guides. They are experts and professionals, fluent in English. They are experts and knowledgeable about the routes, and they are passionate about Inca heritage and history. Our guides are dedicated to their continuous personal and professional development, researching to offer you accurate and recognized theories about Inca and Andean culture. They are friendly, athletic, and well-educated, with degrees in Archaeology, Tourism, Botany, History, or Anthropology.

About our treatment of Inca Trail porters

Hiking with “INCAS EXPEDITIONS” is an uplifting experience, we prioritize your comfort and enjoyment throughout the hike, and you will have the assistance of our porters. You will interact with local people, explore incredible sites, and rediscover ancient Inca ancestral towns. Our porters carry your gear, prepare your meals, set up our camp tents, and take care of you while you relax.

We provide our porters for free with: jackets, sun hats, warm hats, shirts, pants, hiking boots, comfortable travel bags, canteens, back support belts, sleeping bags, mattresses, and travel insurance. All are hired from isolated communities, improving their economic circumstances and supporting the education of their children. We treat all our porters like family!

Our team

Our team (guides, cooks, porters, muleteers) and our equipment make “INCAS EXPEDITIONS” stand out among our competitors. On our adventure hikes, we include:

  • Our tents: Enjoy a good rest in our 4-season EUREKA Timberline tents. Our tents are for 4 people, but only 2 sleep in each, providing space for greater comfort and storage. They have a small vestibule for boots and poles.
  • Our foam mats: Separate and insulate from the ground.
  • Air mattresses: Available for rent for $20 USD.
  • Kitchen and dining tents: Used as a meeting room during meals, ideal for relaxing and chatting.
  • Tables and chairs: In the dining area, adapted to the day’s weather.
  • Travel bags: Provided the night before the trek.
  • Others: Pillows, rain covers for backpacks, survival shirts, and chemical toilets are provided during the trek.

Our commitment to social projection

At “INCAS EXPEDITIONS,” we have always believed in giving back to isolated local communities. As part of our commitment to responsible tourism, we carry out various social projects and always hire local people.

We are very proud to support our local people. We not only employ them but also support their families, contributing to a holistic approach with our employees from the Peruvian Andes and their loved ones.

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