NAZCA LINES & MACHUPICCHU TOUR 10 DAYS /9 NIGHTS
This is a beautiful tour that has many different activities. Combines different cultural, Historical, Natural and adventures tours, visiting the Famous Ballestas Islands, the Huacachina Oasis, the sand dunes of Ica, and an amazing flight over the enigmatic Nazca Lines, after we will take you around the beautiful city of Cusco visiting the Colonial and Inca Architecture of the city that remains alive, combined with a set of custom tours to the Amazing Sacred Valley of the Incas. Visit to the Local area of Pisaq where you will visit the colorful Pisaq Market and it’s impressive Inca town, surrounded by the never ending Farming terraces throughout the whole Valley The Living Inca Town of Ollantaytambo, and at the end of the tour we will spend two days at the magical, mystical and amazing Inca citadel of Machu Pichu.
This diverse tour combines cultural, historical, natural, and adventure experiences. Visit the Ballestas Islands, the Huacachina Oasis, the sand dunes of Ica, and take a flight over the Nazca Lines. In Cusco, explore the city’s colonial and Inca architecture, then visit the Sacred Valley, including the Pisaq Market and Inca ruins, and the living town of Ollantaytambo. The tour concludes with two days at the mystical Machu Picchu citadel.
- All transfers from the Airport to the hotel
- 2 nights in Lima hotel
- 1 night in Huacachina hotel
- 1 night in Paracas hotel
- 3 nights in Cusco hotel
- 1 night in Sacred Valley hotel
- 1 night in Aguas Calientes hotel
- Private Transportation during all the tours
- Flight over the Nazca Lines.
- Entrance fees to the Archeological sites & Machu PicchuEach accommodation is a 3 star hotel
Language
English or Spanish Tour
Altitude
3,400 m.s.n.m
Transportation
Car, Train
Difficulty
Medium
Itinerary
After the International flight from Home you will arrive in Lima, where our representative will be waiting for you and transfer you to your hotel.
Stay overnight at Hotel Casa Andina Miraflores, or Similar.
After your breakfast you will be pick up on a private van for your nice drive along the Pan Americana highway (approximately 5 hours), towards the city of Ica. On the afternoon we will go to visit the famous oasis of Huacachina and then do a buggy ride over the Dunes and also you can try the Sand boarding. Overnight at the Dunas Hotel or Similar.
And early breakfast will begin our day, where after a few minutes of driving we will get to the Nazca Airport for you flight on a small airplane to overlook at the mysterious Nazca Lines, the flight will last approximately fifty minutes, at the afternoon we will visit the Chauchilla Cemetery to see one of the largest pre Inca cemeteries in South America. Overnight Hotel La Hacienda Bahia Paracas Hotel or similar.
This day we will go on a motorboat to the Famous Paracas National Reserve, to observe and amazing variety of wild life this beautiful Eco tour will show us around the famous Ballestas islands that have form many natural caves and Arches where we will be able to look at the sea lions, penguins, and a big amount of seabirds, lunch at the Paracas peninsula and them we will drive back to Lima. Overnight at Casa Andina Miraflores Hotel or similar.
Morning flight to Cusco,(11,023 ft.) Capital of the Inca Empire. Airport pickup and transfer to your hotel. The rest of the day is free to relax, and acclimatize to the altitude, feel free to enjoy the charming city of Cusco and visit the suggested Museums. Overnight at Casa Andina Private Collection Hotel or similar.
After breakfast at the Hotel, you will have a morning guided tour to visit the historic sites of Cusco, the colonial Cathedral and the impressive Santo Domingo Church. We will then transfer you to the nearby Archeological sites of Sacsayhuaman with its megalithic stone Walls; Qenqo, with its carved stone surfaces and subterranean altars; and the water temple Tambo Machay. Drive back to your hotel in Cusco.
Stay overnight at the Hotel Casa Andina Private Collection, or similar.
This will be a long guided excursion journeying through the magnificent Sacred Valley of the Incas. Our first stop will be at the llama farm, here you will have the chance to admire the different species of South American Camelot Such us Llamas, Alpacas, and Vicuñas.
After which we will make a short stop at the Taray view point from where we will take pictures of the Sacred Valley of the Incas. Along the way, your tour guide will take you past Inca terracing that climbs steep valleys into Pisaq another amazing Inca City.
After our visit to the archeological site, we will have time to explorer the traditional and colorful Market of Pisaq, one of the best textile markets in the Andes. There, you’ll be able to look for souvenirs and learn about the local culture, lunch here and then we have a beautiful ride along the Sacred Valley.
The next stop is Ollantaytambo at 9,200 ft. This is a small town with impressive Inca remains.
Stay overnight at the Hotel Pakaritampu, or similar.
Morning, transfer from your hotel to the train Station at Ollantaytambo where you will take the train ride to the Machu Picchu town (Aguas Calientes) at 7000 ft. The scenery during the ride down the Urubamba Valley changes from mountain vegetation to cloud forest. Arrival at the train station after 2 hours, check in to the Hotel and then Lunch, after which we will take a half hour bus ride that will bring you to the mountain citadel of Machu Picchu (8,040 ft.). Once here, your Guide will give you an afternoon guided tour at the Citadel, return to Aguas Calientes town by bus at time of your choice. Stay overnight in the town of Aguas Calientes, at El Mapi Hotel or similar.
On our second day at Machu Picchu we will have the opportunity to climb to the famous Wayna Picchu peak or the Sacred Machu Picchu peak for a perfect view of the entire Inca City, Lunch at the town of Aguas Calientes before the train ride back
to the Sacred Valley and Cusco. Overnight stay at Casa Andina, Private Collection or Similar.
After a Delicious breakfast you will be transferred to the Airport in Cusco where you will take your flight to Lima, and Home.
Include
- All transfers from the Airport to the hotel
- 2 nights in Lima hotel
- 1 night in Huacachina hotel
- 1 night in Paracas hotel
- 3 nights in Cusco hotel
- 1 night in Sacred Valley hotel
- 1 night in Aguas Calientes hotel
- Private Transportation during all the tours
- Flight over the Nazca Lines.
- All tours stated in the itinerary with English-speaking guides.
- Entrance fees to the Archeological sites & Machu Picchu
- Train rides From the Sacred Valley – Machu Picchu – Sacred Valley on the Vista dome Trains from Peru Railor Similar.
- Domestic flights
- Bus rides from Aguas Calientes – Machu Picchu – Aguas Calientes.
- Each accommodation is a 3 star hotel
- Breakfast is included at each hotel.
Not Include
- International flights
- Tips for Guides, Transfers, Drivers, personal at the Hotels.
- Meals like Lunch and Diners.
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Is this trip right for you?
- This trip visits places at high altitudes, and as a result, some people may experience altitude sickness regardless of age or physical condition. Please refer to the Medical and Health Information section of the Essential Trip Information for more details.
- This journey involves extensive walking to visit the sites, and if you choose to trek the Inca Trail or the Quarry Trail, you will face strenuous hikes. We recommend this trip for those with a good level of fitness. It is important to bring comfortable footwear suitable for hiking. See the “Packing” section of the Essential Trip Information for more details.
- For those trekking the Inca Trail or the Quarry Trail, accommodation will be in campsites with basic facilities. Undoubtedly, this experience is not just about reaching the final destination (Machu Picchu) but about the incredible journey itself.
- According to Machu Picchu’s visiting regulations, all visitors must follow a pre-determined route within the site in a single direction. Once the guided tour begins, exiting and re-entering the site is not permitted. After the guided visit concludes, visitors must leave the site, and personal exploration of Machu Picchu is not allowed. Please refer to the Itinerary for more details.
- Travelers who choose different ways to reach Machu Picchu (Inca Trail, Quarry Trail, or Train) will not follow the same routes within the site. This means that you may not be able to take photos together overlooking Machu Picchu, whether traveling on the same booking or separate bookings.
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