Peru Grand Discovery Coast to Andes in 9 Days

Upon arrival in Lima, our representative will greet you at the airport and transfer you to your hotel. The rest of the day is at leisure to relax after your flight. Overnight in Lima.

Early morning departure south along the Pan-American Highway toward Paracas.

Board a speedboat excursion to the Ballestas Islands, where you will observe sea lions, Humboldt penguins, and seabirds in their natural habitat. Along the way, view the mysterious Candelabra geoglyph etched into the desert hillside.

Continue to Ica, famous for its vineyards and the Huacachina oasis surrounded by towering sand dunes. Enjoy free time to explore or try optional sandboarding and dune buggy rides. Return to Lima in the evening. Overnight in Lima.

After breakfast, explore Lima’s historic center, a UNESCO World Heritage Site filled with colonial plazas, churches, and balconies.

Visit the Museo Larco, home to one of the finest collections of pre-Columbian art in Peru, offering insight into ancient civilizations that flourished long before the Incas.

In the afternoon, transfer to the airport for your flight to Cusco. Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel and rest. Overnight in Cusco.

Enjoy a relaxed morning to adapt to the altitude (3,400 m / 11,150 ft).

In the afternoon, explore Cusco’s fascinating blend of Inca and colonial heritage. Visit the Temple of the Sun and nearby archaeological sites with massive stone constructions overlooking the city.

Return to your hotel for overnight.

Travel through the Sacred Valley, a region of fertile lands framed by dramatic Andean peaks. Visit impressive archaeological complexes and traditional villages that preserve ancestral customs.

In the afternoon, board the scenic train to Aguas Calientes, enjoying spectacular views along the Urubamba River as the landscape becomes lush and subtropical. Overnight in Machu Picchu town.

Early morning bus ride up to Machu Picchu. As the mist clears, the ancient citadel reveals its terraces, temples, and ceremonial plazas surrounded by towering mountains.

Your guide will explain the history, architecture, and mysteries of this UNESCO World Heritage Site. After the visit, return to Aguas Calientes and board the train back to Cusco. Overnight in Cusco.

Very early departure toward Rainbow Mountain. Drive through remote Andean communities before beginning your hike.

Surrounded by snow-capped peaks and grazing alpacas, you will ascend to admire the stunning natural stripes of red, yellow, and turquoise created by mineral deposits over time.

After enjoying the scenery and taking photos, descend and return to Cusco. Overnight in Cusco.

Enjoy your final morning at leisure in Cusco. Visit local markets, relax in a café, or explore hidden corners of this charming city.

At the scheduled time, transfer to the airport for your flight to Lima. Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel for your final night in Peru.

At the scheduled time, transfer to the airport for your international flight home. End of services.