Legendary Peru: From the Pacific Coast to the Peaks of the Andes (8 Days / 7 Nights)

Arrival at Jorge Chávez Airport and transfer to your hotel. In the afternoon, we will enjoy a City Tour of Lima, exploring its historic colonial center (a World Heritage Site) and its modern coastal districts.

Early morning departure south. We'll begin with a tour to the Ballestas Islands to see sea lions and penguins. Then, we'll visit pisco distilleries in Ica and finish with an adrenaline rush on buggies and sandboarding on the Huacachina dunes. Return to Lima.

Flight to the imperial city of Cusco. After the transfer and a period of acclimatization, we will take the City Tour, visiting the Cathedral, the Qoricancha and the fortresses of Sacsayhuaman, Qenqo, Puca Pucara and Tambomachay.

We'll explore the treasures of the valley: the textile village of Chinchero, the agricultural terraces of Moray, and the ancient salt mines of Maras. After visiting Ollantaytambo, we'll board the train to Aguas Calientes.

We will ascend to the citadel for a professional guided tour of the Llaqta of Machu Picchu. A magical moment to connect with Inca energy before returning to Cusco by train and bus.

We will challenge the altitude on Vinicunca Mountain (5,033 m.a.s.l.). We will contemplate the mineral rainbow of the earth under the watchful gaze of the Ausangate snow-capped peak. Buffet lunch included and return to Cusco.

We'll travel to the Apurímac River Valley to ascend to Humantay Lagoon (4,200 m.a.s.l.). An alpine landscape of crystal-clear waters that will take your breath away. Return to the city of Cusco.

Breakfast at the hotel and final transfer to Cusco airport for your connecting flight.