7 Days and 6 Nights

EXPRESS PERU 7 DAYS

Lima - Ica - Paracas - Cusco - Rainbow Mountain - Machu Picchu - Humantay Lake

This journey through Peru will take you on an emotional rollercoaster!. From the cosmopolitan Lima to the world wonder, Machu Picchu

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Itinerary EXPRESS PERU 7 DAYS

Número 1

Day 1: Reception and welcome to Lima

Welcome to Peru! Your plane will arrive in Lima, and we will be delighted to assist you upon your arrival. After passing through security checks, a member of our team will be waiting to transfer you to your hotel in Lima. Our check-in time is approximately at 2:00 PM.

One night's accommodation in Lima.

If your flight arrives in the morning, don't worry; you have the option to take a gastronomic tour to enjoy the day!

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Day 2: Full Day Tour Paracas - Ica // Vineyards + Buggies and Sandboarding

After a relaxing night, in the morning around 5 a.m., we'll pick you up from your hotel in our touristic transport heading south along the Peruvian coast, specifically to Paracas. The journey will last approximately 4 hours.

Once in Paracas, we'll embark on an exciting tour to the Ballestas Islands. Here, you'll have the opportunity to witness the best of the marine fauna along the Peruvian coast, including Humboldt penguins, guano birds, and sea lions.

We'll return to the port for a well-deserved break and prepare to continue the journey to Ica, a city renowned for its high-quality export grapes. Here, we'll visit an artisanal vineyard where you can taste wines and piscos. You'll also have time to enjoy a delicious lunch (not included) at the vineyard's restaurant.

Our last stop will be Huacachina, famous for its oasis, towering dunes, and delightful Peruvian pisco. In Huacachina, we'll venture into the Oasis Dunes and engage in exciting adventure sports such as sandboarding and dune buggies, ensuring moments filled with adrenaline and fun.

After a day brimming with adventure and maximum enjoyment, we'll return to Lima with hearts and memories filled with unforgettable moments. Estimated arrival in Lima around 10:00 p.m.

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Day 3: From Coast to Highlands: Flight from Lima to Cusco

After having enjoyed the best of the Peruvian coast, it's time to explore Cusco, the historic capital of the Incan Empire. We'll get ready early in the morning and have breakfast at the Lima hotel. We'll pick you up in our private transport to head to Lima Airport with at least 2 hours of anticipation.

After a 1-hour journey through the Andes mountain range, we'll arrive in Cusco. Once you collect your luggage, a member of our team will pick you up and transfer you to your hotel.

Once settled and ready to explore a bit of Cusco in the afternoon, we'll assist you in strolling through the main avenues, allowing you to do some shopping, currency exchange, etc. After this relaxed afternoon, you can enjoy a calm evening in the city center and recharge for the next day.

 

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Day 4: Making dreams come true // Full-day tour at Machu Picchu, the Wonder of the World

The long-awaited moment has finally arrived. We wake up early, have breakfast at the hotel, and head to the Ollantaytambo train station in a touristic vehicle for about one hour and a half.

We'll board our train carriage for the town of Aguas Calientes or Machu Picchu Pueblo, the starting point of our journey to the Wonder of the World. Our train journey will last almost 2 hours, traversing through the edge of the Cusco jungle.

After enjoying the scenic views from this tourist train, upon arrival, our guide will be waiting for you to board the bus that will take you to Machu Picchu. You'll ascend for almost 25 minutes to the entrance of the Inca fortress, where dreams begin to come true.

You'll have a private guided tour where you'll learn about the mysteries held by this incredibly special place in the world, soaking in its energy, and visiting viewpoints, temples, and key points according to the route you choose.

After marveling at the beauty of this majestic wonder, we'll descend to Aguas Calientes or Machu Picchu Pueblo to enjoy some free time, have lunch (not included), and rest before boarding the return train.

At the scheduled time, you'll take your return train to Ollantaytambo and then travel to Cusco in our private transport. We'll arrive in the evening to enjoy the hotel in Cusco.

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Day 5: Discovering the wonderful turquoise gem of Cusco // Tour to Humantay Lake

Very early, around 5:00 a.m. approximately, we will pick you up from your hotel to head for almost 2.5 hours towards Humantay Lagoon. We will arrive at Mollepata to enjoy a delicious buffet breakfast and then continue for another hour to our starting point.

Once ready to begin our hike, our transport will leave you at an altitude of approximately 5000 meters above sea level, and we will start the ascent to Humantay Lagoon, which lasts approximately 1 hour and 40 minutes to reach the highest point. It's a moderately difficult hike, but we assure you it will be completely worth it because upon arrival, you will encounter the true turquoise treasure.

If the path becomes too challenging, you have the option to rent a horse to ascend to the lagoon (not included). Enjoy the view throughout the journey, the pure air, and the flora and fauna at these heights. Once we reach the top, we'll have enough time to take photographs and enjoy a detailed explanation from our guide. Remember that the hike is done in a group, and we'll always be taking care of you and going at your pace; this is a landscape excursion enjoying the magic of nature.

After some free time, we will begin our descent for approximately 1.5 hours. On the way down, the path will be less intense, and we'll be more than satisfied to have witnessed the beautiful turquoise waters of this charming lagoon.

In Soraypampa, we'll take the return transport to Mollepata, where we'll enjoy a delicious lunch to regain energy and rest our legs. Upon finishing, we'll return to Cusco in our private transport, following the same route as in the morning. Around 6:00 p.m., our tour will have concluded after dropping you off at your hotel.

 

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Dia 6: Walking through the colors of the rainbow // Tour to the 7 Colors Mountain - Vinicunca

Another day of trekking awaits us. Following our training at Humantay Lake, today we're heading to the northern area of Cusco to marvel at the colorful shades of the Rainbow Mountain or Vinicunca. Early in the morning, we'll pick you up from your hotel around 4:00 a.m. We'll depart from the city of Cusco towards this enchanting mountain, a nearly 2-hour journey to our breakfast stop.

In Cusipata, we'll enjoy a delicious and fulfilling breakfast before continuing by car to Llacto, the starting point of our trek. After a one-hour ride in our private transport, we'll descend to almost 4000 meters above sea level to begin our adventure. Before starting, our team will provide you with trekking poles for use during the hike.
From here to the viewpoint, for about 1 hour and 40 minutes, we'll enjoy sightings of alpacas, llamas, wild flora, the local population, and most importantly, the stunning distant view of the Ausangate snow-capped mountain.

For the classic photo, it's necessary to ascend to 5,020 meters (16,466 feet). Its colors and beauty will leave us speechless. This moment is magical, as we'll have before our eyes the world-famous Rainbow Mountain. Many claim it's a scenery from another planet, never seen before. Don't worry about time; you'll have enough space to take photographs and relish the tranquility at the mountain's peak.

To conclude, in the afternoon, we'll return to the starting point and enjoy a buffet lunch in the town to replenish our strength. Once done, content and with our hearts overwhelmed by experiencing the best of Cusco, we'll head back to your hotel, arriving around 5:00 p.m.

 

 

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Dia 7: Hotel to Airport Transfer Service // Time to head back Home

Happy to have had an extraordinary adventure, it's time to say goodbye to Cusco. After your breakfast, according to your flight itinerary, we'll pick you up from your hotel to take you to the airport at least 2 hours before your scheduled flight.

If your international flight departs very early, the departure from Cusco to Lima will be the night before.

Why you'll love this trip?
  • Every day is a new adventure, from marine life to thrilling dunes.
  • Boats, dunes, and sandboarding, each activity is pure adrenaline!
  • From Machu Picchu to Cusco, Incan history and architecture envelop you.
  • Lakes, colorful mountains, each view is unique and breathtaking!
  • Vineyards, traditional dishes; Peruvian cuisine is a delight.
  • Time to discover on your own and guides that take you to the best.
    From arrival to every transfer, every detail is taken care of.
  • Landscapes and experiences that turn into cherished memories.
  • You’ll pass over 5200 meters above sea level and visit the true paths of the Andes.

includes and not included

In Magic Experiences Peru, the services included and not included are specified in all the tour itineraries that appear on our website. We take care of all the logistics, we just ask you to pay attention to the details so you don’t miss anything. Some elements may be different for specific programs, so please read carefully before booking with us.

 

Included

 

  • Pickups and transfers to and from the airport in Lima and Cusco
  • Hotel nights in Lima and Cusco
  • Depending on your international flight arrival time, a host will assist you with currency exchange, purchasing SIM cards or data chips, restaurant recommendations, and reservations.
  • 7 breakfasts at the hotel each night of accommodation.
  • 7 breakfasts at the hotel each night of accommodation.
  • Tourist transport and local guide on each tour
  • Visit to a winery for wine and pisco tasting
  • Taxes and admission to the Paracas Reserve and Sand Dunes in Huacachina
  • Buggies or sand carts
  • Sandboarding in Huacachina
  • Flight from Lima – Cusco – Lima, tourist class + taxes + 23kg luggage + personal item 45cm x 35cm x 24cm (backpack)

Transportation, guided tour, buffet lunch, entry ticket to archaeological sites.

  • All entrance fees to required tourist sites
  • First-class Tourist Train ride in VISTADOME OBSERVATORY OLLANTAYTAMBO – AGUAS CALIENTES and return EXPEDITION AGUAS CALIENTES – OLLANTAYTAMBO
  • CONSETTUR bus ticket round trip
  • Private guide for Machu Picchu
  • Private transfer (CUSCO – OLLANTAYTAMBO – CUSCO) for the Machu Picchu visit
  • Professional equipment such as trekking poles and warm blankets for trekking routes.
  • Humantay Lake trekking tour + breakfast + buffet lunch + admission
  • Rainbow Mountain trekking tour + breakfast + buffet lunch + admission

 

Not included

 

  • Unspecified meals
  • Tips for our staff: Tipping is customary on any Machu Picchu excursion.
  • Additional costs or delays beyond our control.
  • Early check-in – Late check-out from the hotel

 

Extra

 

  • Pachamanca $35 USD per person

It’s a traditional Andean cooking technique, particularly popular in Peru. The word “pachamanca” comes from the Quechua words “pacha,” meaning earth, and “manca,” meaning pot, translating to “earth pot.”

  • Red Valley $12 USD per person

A geological wonder near the Rainbow Mountain (Vinicunca) in Peru. It’s characterized by stunning reddish-toned mountain formations resulting from mineral oxidation. A popular destination for nature lovers and trekking enthusiasts.

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