Lima
Colonial plazas, catacombs and clifftops over the Pacific.
Private journey · 8 days / 7 nights
Peru in 8 Days: Lima, Ica & Cusco
Eight private days linking Peru’s coast and Andes: Ballestas, Huacachina, Tacama, Machu Picchu and the Sacred Valley.
- Duration
- 8 days / 7 nights
- Route
- Lima · Ica · Cusco · Machu Picchu
- Service
- Private, with bilingual guides
- Hotels
- 3★, 4★ or 5★, your choice
- Meals
- Breakfasts and 4 lunches
- Price
- Personalized quote
Your private journey
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Talk to our local teamThe experience
Places to remember. A journey of your own.
The essentials of Peru, from coast to Andes, in eight days. Sail past sea lions at the Ballestas Islands, ride the dunes of Huacachina and taste at Tacama, then fly to Cusco for a full day at Machu Picchu by panoramic train, the Sacred Valley 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
- Ballestas wildlife and Huacachina’s dunes in one day
- Wine and pisco tasting at Tacama
- Machu Picchu by panoramic train
- The Sacred Valley, Maras and Moray
PLACES ALONG THE WAY
Ballestas & Huacachina
Island wildlife in the morning, desert dunes in the afternoon.
Machu Picchu
The Inca citadel, reached by panoramic train through the Urubamba Valley.
Sacred Valley
Pisac, Ollantaytambo and the weavers of Chinchero.
Maras & Moray
Ancestral salt pans and the circular terraces of an Inca agricultural laboratory.
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, Plaza San Martín, the Plaza Mayor and the San Francisco catacombs, a local lunch, then Morro Solar, Barranco, El Olivar and Miraflores. Back around 6:00 PM.
Day 03
Ballestas, Huacachina & Tacama
A 5:00 AM pickup, a boat trip to the Ballestas Islands, a private buggy ride and sandboarding in Huacachina, then a tasting and late lunch at Tacama. Back in Lima around 8:00 PM.
Day 04
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 05
Machu Picchu by train
A 6:30 AM pickup, the panoramic train from Poroy, lunch in Aguas Calientes and a 2.5-hour guided visit of the citadel. Back at your hotel around 10:00 PM.
Day 06
The Sacred Valley
The Ccorao market and Pisac, a buffet lunch in Urubamba, Ollantaytambo and a weaving demonstration in Chinchero. Back around 6:30 PM.
Day 07
Maras & Moray
From 7:30 AM, the circular terraces of Moray and the salt pans of Maras. Back in Cusco around 2:00 PM, with a free afternoon.
Day 08
Cusco and farewell
A morning tour of the Cathedral, Qorikancha and four Inca sites, free time for lunch, then your transfer to the airport.
Clear from the start
Know what your journey covers.
- Airport, hotel and train station transfers, as listed
- Private transport to Ica and back
- Panoramic train Poroy–Aguas Calientes–Poroy and shuttle bus
- Machu Picchu entrance and guided tour, with lunch
- Lima city tour with local lunch
- Ballestas Islands boat trip (shared)
- Private dune buggy and sandboarding in Huacachina
- Tacama tour and tasting, with late lunch
- Sacred Valley with buffet lunch, Maras & Moray and Cusco City Tour
- 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)
- 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 4 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.
- Days 3 and 5 start early and end in the evening.
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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$1,550 for 2–3 travelers, US$1,200 for 4–6 and US$1,000 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.