Lima
Colonial plazas, catacombs and clifftops over the Pacific.
Private journey · 10 days / 9 nights
Peru in 10 Days: Coast, Desert & Andes
Ten private days from Lima to Machu Picchu, with Ica’s vineyards and dunes, the Ballestas Islands and the Sacred Valley.
- Duration
- 10 days / 9 nights
- Route
- Lima · Ica · Paracas · Cusco · Machu Picchu
- Service
- Private, with bilingual guides
- Hotels
- 3★, 4★ or 5★, your choice
- Meals
- Breakfasts and lunches as listed
- Price
- Personalized quote
Your private journey
Let’s shape your experience.
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Talk to our local teamThe experience
Places to remember. A journey of your own.
Take Peru at an unhurried pace, from the Pacific to the Andes. Taste wine and pisco at Peru’s oldest winery, ride the dunes of Huacachina and sail to the Ballestas Islands, then fly to Cusco for the Sacred Valley, a night beside Machu Picchu and the salt pans of Maras.
More about this experience
Tip: plan early. We can quote domestic flights and Machu Picchu tickets for your dates.
Highlights
- Wine and pisco at Peru’s oldest winery
- Dune buggies and sandboarding in Huacachina
- Sea lions and seabirds at the Ballestas Islands
- A night beside Machu Picchu
PLACES ALONG THE WAY
Ica & Huacachina
Historic vineyards and a desert oasis ringed by towering dunes.
Ballestas & Paracas
Island wildlife and desert coastline in one of Peru’s richest marine reserves.
Sacred Valley
Inca terraces, markets and living towns along the Urubamba River.
Machu Picchu
The Inca citadel, explored with your guide after a night in Aguas Calientes.
Cusco
The Inca capital, with Qorikancha, Sacsayhuamán and its cobbled streets.
Your journey
Your itinerary
Suggested outline
The sequence and timings are confirmed in your personal proposal.
Day 01
Welcome to Lima
Meet our team at the airport for a private transfer to your hotel. The rest of the day is yours to settle in.
Day 02
Lima, old and new
From 9:00 AM, the Historic Center and the San Francisco catacombs, lunch at a local restaurant, then Miraflores, San Isidro, Barranco and Morro Solar. Back around 5:30 PM.
Day 03
Ica: wine and dunes
Leave Lima at 8:00 AM for Hacienda Tacama, Peru’s oldest winery, for a guided tour and tastings. In the afternoon, ride the dunes of Huacachina by buggy and sandboard, and stay for the sunset.
Day 04
Ballestas & Paracas
A 7:00 AM boat trip to the Ballestas Islands, then the desert landscapes of the Paracas National Reserve. Lunch stop in Paracas, then back to Lima.
Day 05
Fly to Cusco
A short flight to the Inca capital and a transfer to your hotel. Take the afternoon to acclimatize around the Plaza de Armas.
Day 06
Sacred Valley to Aguas Calientes
Visit Pisac and Ollantaytambo, with lunch on the way, then take the train along the Urubamba River to Aguas Calientes.
Day 07
Machu Picchu
A guided visit of the citadel, then the train back to Poroy and a private transfer to your hotel in Cusco.
Day 08
Maras, Moray & Chinchero
Weaving traditions in Chinchero, the circular terraces of Moray and the salt pans of Maras, with lunch in Urubamba.
Day 09
Cusco and four Inca sites
The Cathedral and Qorikancha, then Sacsayhuamán, Q’enqo, Tambomachay and Puka Pukara. Free afternoon in the city.
Day 10
Farewell
Transfer to Cusco airport for your onward flight.
Clear from the start
Know what your journey covers.
- Airport, hotel and train station transfers, as listed
- Private transport to Ica and Paracas
- Round-trip train to Aguas Calientes and shuttle bus to Machu Picchu
- Machu Picchu entrance and guided tour
- Lima full-day city tour with local lunch
- Tacama winery tour with wine and pisco tasting
- Huacachina dune buggy and sandboarding
- Ballestas Islands boat trip
- Sacred Valley, Cusco City Tour and Maras, Moray & Chinchero
- Professional bilingual guide on every tour
- Entrance fees: San Francisco Monastery, Ballestas reserve, Cusco Tourist Ticket, Cathedral, Qorikancha and Maras
Not included
- Domestic flights (quoted separately, or book your own)
- Lunch in Ica and Paracas (days 3 and 4)
- Hotels, priced by the category you choose
- Travel insurance
- Tips for guides and drivers
- Meals not listed and personal expenses
Good to know before you go
Travel with peace of mind.
Pickup and return
- Meet-and-greet at Lima airport on arrival
- All transfers between airports, hotels, train stations and tours
- Final transfer to the airport on your last day
What to bring
- Your passport, required for trains and Machu Picchu
- Warm layers for the Andes
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Sunglasses, sunscreen and a hat
- A light rain jacket
- A small daypack
Important information
- Cusco sits at 3,400 m. Day 5 is kept free to acclimatize.
- Machu Picchu tickets and trains are subject to availability, so we recommend booking early.
- The itinerary may adjust for weather, train schedules or local conditions.
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Departure times
- Start any day of the year, on your dates
- Exact times are confirmed in your personalized itinerary
Clear before you confirm
Your personalized proposal confirms the itinerary, hotels, inclusions, prices and cancellation terms before you book.
A few things you might be wondering.
How much does it cost?
Private service, per person: US$1,800 for 2–3 travelers, US$1,450 for 4–6 and US$1,150 for 7–10. Hotels and domestic flights are quoted separately, to your choice.
Are hotels included?
Hotels are quoted separately so you can choose your style: 3★ (Casa Andina Standard or similar), 4★ (Casa Andina Select or similar) or 5★ (Casa Andina Premium or similar).
Are domestic flights included?
No. We can quote them for your dates, or you can book your own and we’ll coordinate every transfer around them.
Can I adjust the itinerary?
Yes. Every journey is private and tailor-made: we can change the pace, swap tours or add nights.
Make room for a different kind of journey.
Tell us your plans. We’ll help bring them together.