Peru: From the Coast to the Andes – 8 Days

Day 01: Arrival in Lima.

Arrival in Lima, reception at the airport and transfer to your hotel.

• Night in Lima.

Day 02: Lima Cultural Tour (B)

Breakfast at the hotel.

We begin our tour from the hotel. Enjoy an excursion through both Colonial and Modern Lima, starting with a beautiful view of the Pacific Ocean.

The tour will take you through the modern districts of Miraflores and San Isidro, where you can appreciate the contrast between the contemporary and the ancestral. Along the way, we will make a panoramic stop in front of the Huaca Pucllana (no entrance), a pre-Inca ceremonial pyramid temple that has withstood the passage of time and the city’s urban expansion.

We will continue to the Historic Center of Lima, declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. There, we will relive the splendor of colonial Lima, the cradle of Spanish rule in the 16th century.

We will visit the majestic Convent of Santo Domingo, where the relics of three important Peruvian saints are preserved: Santa Rosa de Lima, San Martín de Porres, and San Juan Macías.

• Night in Lima.

 Day 03: Full Day Ballestas Islands– Buggies & Sandboard (B)

Early morning hotel pick-up and transfer to Paracas, a coastal destination famous for its marine biodiversity and natural beauty.

Upon arrival at the Paracas dock, we will board a speedboat for our maritime tour to the Ballestas Islands. During the journey, we will pass through the bay and Puerto de San Martín, where we will see the enigmatic “Candelabra,” a gigantic figure drawn in the sand (similar to the Nazca Lines) that can only be seen from the sea.

Once we reach the island, we will admire its beautiful rock formations and marine wildlife, including sea lions, guano birds, and Humboldt penguins. After returning to the dock, we will head to Ica for lunch, followed by a wine and pisco tasting, a signature drink of Peru.
In the afternoon, we will visit the famous “Oasis of America,” the Huacachina Lagoon, located in the midst of stunning sand dunes. This desert landscape is renowned for its natural beauty.
Finally, we will return to Lima.

• Night in Lima.

Day 04: Flight from Lima to Cusco – City tour in Cusco and 04 archaeological sites (B)

Breakfast at the hotel.

At the agreed time, you will be picked up at your hotel in Lima and transferred to the airport to board your flight to Cusco. Upon arrival at Cusco airport, you will be greeted by our staff who will take you to your hotel.

In the afternoon, we begin our tour of the city of Cusco. Our first stop will be the Basilica Cathedral, which is the main temple in the city. We will then continue the tour towards the Temple of the Sun (Qoricancha), which was built to honor the Sun God. Today, part of the site functions as a convent known as Santo Domingo.

Next, we will head out of the city to visit the Inca fortress of Sacsayhuaman, known for its impressive stone structures, with some stones reaching up to 9 meters in height.
We will then visit the Q’enqo ceremonial center and Puka Pukara, before concluding our tour at Tambomachay, where we will admire the Incas’ ingenious ability to manipulate water.

• Night in Cusco.

Day 05: Excursion to Chinchero, Maras, Moray & Ollantaytambo (B, L)

Breakfast at the hotel.

Early in the morning, we begin our excursion to the Sacred Valley of the Incas.
Our first stop will be Chinchero, where we will immerse ourselves in a local community to explore the Textile Interpretation Center. Next, we will visit Moray, known as the Inca Agricultural Laboratory, and continue on to Maras to discover its famous Salt Mines.
Later, we will head to Urubamba, where we will enjoy a delicious buffet lunch that blends the best of Peruvian and Andean cuisine. After lunch, we will visit the Ollantaytambo Archaeological Site, an ancient Inca fortress and a key starting point for Machu Picchu. Here, we will explore its iconic stone terraces, the Temple of the Sun, and the Princess’s Bath fountain.
Then, transfer to your hotel in the Sacred Valley.

• Night in Sacred Valley.

Day 06: Inca Trail – KM 104 – Wiñayhuayna (B, BL)

Breakfast at the hotel.

Transfer from the hotel to the train station, heading to kilometer 104, where we will begin our hike along the Inca Trail. Along the way, we will visit the archaeological site of Chachabamba (2,270 m.a.s.l.), an ancient site of great importance in the Inca trail network. Next, we will ascend to the highest point of this route, where Wiñayhuayna (2,650 m.a.s.l.) is located, the second most important archaeological complex along the Inca Trail, after Machu Picchu.

We will continue our journey along the ancient Inca path until we reach the Sun Gate (Inti Punku), where we will enjoy an unparalleled panoramic view of Machu Picchu (2,400 m.a.s.l.). Afterward, we will descend toward the Machu Picchu Sanctuary, but we will only view it from the outside, as we must continue our descent toward the town of Aguas Calientes (Machu Picchu – Pueblo).

Walking time 06 hours approxiamtely, box-lunch included.

• Night in Aguas Calientes.

Day 07: Excursion to the Machu Picchu Citadel (B, L)

Breakfast at the hotel.

Early in the morning, we will proceed with the pick-up and transfer to the bus station, which will take us to the entrance of the impressive Inca Citadel of Machu Picchu.

The tour of the citadel will be guided by a private expert, who will help you discover one of the greatest marvels of Inca architecture, surrounded by stunning landscapes and a rich biodiversity of endemic flora and fauna. After exploring the site and enjoying some free time for photos, we will return by bus to the town of Aguas Calientes, where you can enjoy a delicious lunch.

Finally, we will board the train for the return journey to Cusco. Upon arrival, reception and transfer to your hotel.

• Night in Cusco.

Day 08: Departure from Cusco (B)

Breakfast at the hotel.

At the according time transfer to the airport and farewell.

It Includes:

• Private transfers with a guide onboard.
• Meals as mentioned in the itinerary (B = breakfast / BL = Box Lunch / L = lunch / D = dinner).
• Entry fees to all attractions mentioned in the itinerary.
• Excursions in semi-shared service.
• 03 nights in a hotel in Lima, breakfast included.
• 02 nights in a hotel in Cusco, breakfast included.
• 01 night in a hotel in the Sacred Valley, breakfast included.
• 01 night in a hotel in Aguas Calientes, breakfast included.
• Cultural Lima tour, in shared service (English/Spanish).
• Ballestas Islands & Buggies Huacachina tour, in shared service (English/Spanish).
• Cusco city tour and 04 archaeological sites, in shared service (English/Spanish).
• Super Valley tour, in shared service (English/Spanish) + buffet lunch.
• 2D1N Inca Trail from KM 104, with a private guide.
• 01 box lunch on the Inca Trail route from KM 104.
• Machu Picchu tour (service with a private local guide, language: English / Spanish / Portuguese) + lunch included.
• Train service round trip (Expedition or Vistadome Observatory) to Aguas Calientes.
• Bus to and from Machu Picchu.
• Personalized assistance.

Does Not Include:

• International and domestic air tickets.
• Meals not mentioned and tips.
• Personal expenses (drinks, medical or travel insurance, laundry, etc.)
• Expenses not mentioned.

Optional for additional cost:

• Contact us if you want to travel on another train to Machu Picchu.

What do you need to bring for the Inca trail?

A small backpack, clothing for warm weather, such as fleece, hiking pants and shoes, polo shirts, raincoats, hats, scarves, sunscreen, insect repellent, disinfectant alcohol gel, water, camera, flashlight, and batteries. A small selected snack, a chocolate bar. The original passport and extra money are in soles (PEN).

Net rates per Person in USD – Minimum 2 passengers

Expedition train (Tourist Service)

• Upgrade to Vistadome Observatory train (First Class): USD 50.00 additional.

Hotels Used in the Package

*If you want to lodge in another hotel, contact us.

Additional Nights of Accommodation – Rates per Person in USD

Lima

Cusco

Sacred Valley

Aguas Calientes

Terms & Conditions

Please read carefully the following terms and conditions to avoid misunderstandings that may arise days before and/or during the experience, in case you have additional questions please contact us and we will gladly assist you. We want your experience with us to be extraordinary. DMC Peru Agency is not responsible and will not make any refund and/or reimbursement for any misunderstanding.

2.- Rates:

• Rates are valid until December 2026 and are expressed in US dollars (USD).
• Rates are subject to change without prior notice according to availability and rates, please consult with your executive before confirming availability.
• Rates per person are based on 02 passengers, with an additional cost per individual traveler.
• Rates include charges for credit card payments.
• Rates do not apply for Christmas and New Year’s holidays.

Special dates (*)

3.- The programs are quoted in the standard room category of the hotels, for higher categories, please contact us.

4.- It is the responsibility of each passenger to have the required documents for his/her trip, in force (with more than six months of validity after the end of his/her visit to our countries) and in good condition. As a general rule, these include, for each passenger, a passport, identity card, for countries that exceptionally allow entry with this document in replacement of the passport, visas when required, for countries in transit and destination countries, and certificates of certain vaccinations, for countries that require it, the passenger’s travel document must be the same with which he/she confirmed his/her reservation.

5.- Check-in and check-out times are set by each hotel. In general, rooms are available for check in from 3:00 PM and check out must be before 12:00 PM. Later departures may mean additional charges, it is important to follow the recommendations of the assistant who accompanies you at the time of check in at the hotel and/or ask at the hotel the respective schedules in case it is not published at the front desk.

6.- The requirements for double rooms (double or twin beds), triple rooms, extra beds and/or cribs are subject to confirmation by each hotel.

7.- Triple rooms in some destinations and hotels are composed of 2 double beds, which requires sharing these beds.

8.- Tourists are obliged to conduct themselves respecting the rights of people, the environment, the cultural and natural heritage of our countries, as well as the multi-ethnic conditions, beliefs, customs and ways of life of the inhabitants of the localities they visit.

9.-It is strictly forbidden to engage in conduct that interferes with the safety and comfort of the other participants of the group, such as the consumption of drugs and alcohol. The use of female or male escorts (prostitution) is not tolerable within a trip, the use of minors for this type of services is penalized by the authorities. DMC PERU AGENCY protects the integrity of minors and adolescents.

Itineraries. – The itineraries have been planned with great care, although for operational reasons, climatic or political factors or any other eventuality it may be necessary to change the sequence of activities in the itinerary or the specified route; such cases are exceptional and the passenger will be informed.

In order to improve the tourists’ experience, the order of the excursions may vary.

Services not included. – The passenger is responsible for all administrative formalities such as: Obtaining and updating passports, visas, travel insurance, payment of excess baggage, beverages, laundry service, communication (calls, faxes, e-mails, etc.), domestic and international airport departure taxes, tips or other services and fees not specified in the itinerary.

Services not used. – Some services may be interrupted or canceled due to weather conditions, force majeure such as acts of nature, social upheaval, strikes, etc., or others beyond the control of the hotels, airlines, other suppliers or DMC PERU AGENCY. No reimbursement shall be made as a consequence of such interruptions or cancellations beyond our control. DMC PERU AGENCY will at all times assist the passenger and modify the itinerary for the passenger’s benefit, as well as provide permanent assistance.

Insurance. – We recommend passengers obtain trip cancellation, repatriation and international medical insurance to cover any discomfort that may arise during the trip. We also suggest that you consult with your doctor and update your vaccination records and review any medical concerns regarding international travel.

Airline Tickets. – 100% payment is required for ticket issuance. Fares are subject to availability and only the final price is guaranteed with the purchase of the ticket; refunds, changes allowed/not allowed, penalties applied and not applied are in accordance with airline policy. Tickets are non-refundable or non-endorsable in case of cancellation.

Baggage Responsibilities. – DMC PERU AGENCY recommends that all passengers arrive in Peru with their own travel insurance, and that they have coverage for lost luggage. DMC PERU AGENCY cannot be held responsible for: – Luggage lost or delayed during domestic or international flights, as well as carry-on items, or personal items. – Objects forgotten by passengers in hotels, vehicles, or places visited during the trip. – We recommend our passengers not to include any valuable items in their checked baggage during transfers and flights.

Reservation Policies. – Any reservation must include the following information of the passenger(s) or group: a. Full names and surnames. b. Nationalities. c. Passport or identity card number. d. Date of birth. e. Gender. f. Dietary restrictions (allergies, intolerance to certain products, vegans, vegetarians, etc.) if any. Dietary restrictions (allergies, intolerance to certain products, vegans, vegetarians, etc.) if any. The consequences generated by the omission of information on physical and medical conditions, among others, are the sole responsibility of the passenger. Airline reservation code in case the passenger makes the reservation on his/her own or through an external organization to DMC PERU AGENCY. In the case of foreign students, it must be duly accredited with the respective student card in which the validity of the same is clearly shown. No other type of document will be accepted to request the respective discount for admission to the tourist attractions. g. The passport / ID number is MANDATORY for issuing admission tickets to tourist attractions, bus, train and/or airline tickets. h. Passengers must have a valid passport to enter our countries. Your passport must be valid for 6 months from the date of entry to Peru.

Definition of Group Size. – INDIVIDUALS or FITS: Up to 8 passengers. In case of more passengers send us a quotation as a group.

Payment policies. – DMC PERU AGENCY requires payment in full: 35 days prior to arrival for Individual passengers / FITs. 60 days prior to arrival in case of Groups. Payment term in case of groups may vary depending on the policy of some hotels and/or suppliers. Please consult. Payment constitutes acceptance of the terms and conditions set forth in this document, as well as those indicated in the quotation or booking confirmation.

Payment Methods (For Groups or FIT’s)

Bank Transfer: Payments should be made to the following bank account in Lima, PERU BANCO DE CREDITO DEL PERU – MIRAFLORES AGENCY Avenida Larco # 611 MIRAFLORES, LIMA 18 PERU Telephone (511) – 4441717.ACCOUNT NUMBER: 194-31464975-1-01. ACCOUNT NAME: PERU ON ROAD E.I.R.L.SWIFT: BCPLPEPL

We accept all major credit and debit cards.

Other payment alternatives, we accept transfers via Western Union or Money Gram, in case you wish to pay with this option please indicate it to your sales executive to provide you with the corresponding information. All transfer costs are assumed by the sender and must have in reference the tour number(s) or name of DMC PERU AGENCY. In addition, we request a copy of the payment confirmation issued by the bank via mail, with the following information attached: – Name of the passengers – Name of the Tour – Date of the trip The information requested is key to be able to make the correct follow-up of payments and operations.

Cancellations and Refunds. – Requests for cancellations and requests for refunds must be made in writing and include all related information, and we will respond immediately after consultation with the service providers, indicating the respective charges for cancellation or cancellation of services. The request will be applied within working days.

Cancellation Charges. – Cancellation charges tend to increase when the arrival date is closer. DMC PERU AGENCY will do its best to keep these charges as low as possible.

Policies for Children. – Discounts will be applied only for children under 8 years of age in case of admission to tourist attractions. Hotel discounts apply according to the policies of each hotel and / or provider. Child rates apply when accompanied by 02 adults.

Liability Clause: DMC PERU AGENCY shall not be liable for any injury, death, loss, delay, inconvenience, damage to personal belongings in connection with the provision of any goods or services due to force majeure: illness, government restrictions, acts of civil war, insurrection or rebellion, strikes or other activities, criminal or terrorist of any kind, food poisoning, mechanical failure of aircraft or other means of transportation or for your delay of departure or arrival on time. DMC PERU AGENCY is not responsible for the error or omission of any supplier (such as accommodations or the Transportation Company) if the client makes any reservation on his own account with a service provider other than DMC PERU AGENCY. The necessary support will be provided according to our competences. DMC PERU AGENCY reserves the right to take photographs or film recordings of any of its trips, and to use such photographs or film recordings for promotional and/or commercial purposes.