Nazca Lines, Machu Picchu, Cusco & Sacred Valley Tour

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Discover Peru’s abundance of coastal wildlife and its most fascinating, mysterious historic sites.
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Overview

Trip type
Private Guided
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Highlights

    • Fly over the mysterious Nazca Lines
    • Boat to the wildlife-rich Ballestas Islands
    • Explore stunning Paracas National Reserve
    • Visit Machu Picchu with a private guide

What's this trip about?

    Discover Peru’s abundance of coastal wildlife and its most fascinating, mysterious historic sites.

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Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizePrivate - your group only
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityLima
End CityLima

Travel Themes

  • Cultural
  • Education / Learning

Destinations

  • South America
  • Peru

Attractions

  • Andes Mountains
  • Cusco
  • Inca Trail
  • Lima
  • Machu Picchu
  • Ollantaytambo
  • Sacred Valley
  • Urubamba

Activities

  • Culture
  • Educational/ learning
  • Hiking
  • Historic sightseeing
  • Nature
  • Ruins & Archaeology
  • Trains & Rail
  • Wildlife viewing

Trip includes

    • Private tour with professional Andean Discovery guide(s)
    • Accommodations based on double occupancy
    • All activities, transfers, and entrance fees as per itinerary
    • Flight over the Nazca Lines
    • Most meals

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Itinerary

Travel Map

Day 1: Home | Lima, Peru

Upon arriving in Lima this evening, a member of our staff will transfer you to your hotel, just steps away from the airport. Enjoy dinner on your own this evening.

Day 2: Lima | Paracas

Meals: Breakfast

After an early breakfast, travel 4 hours by private vehicle to the Nazca Lines. Originally thought to be the remains of irrigation lines beyond the verdant Nazca Valley, it wasn’t until they were seen from the air that the lines were recognizab...

Day 3: Paracas | Lima

Meals: Breakfast

This morning transfer 45 minutes to the pier in Paracas for a group boat trip to the Ballestas Islands. This extraordinary archipelago is teeming with wildlife including thousands of resident and migratory sea birds—pelicans, boobies, cormorant...

Day 4: Lima | Cusco | Pisac | Urubamba

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

This morning transfer to the airport for your short flight above the Andes Mountains to Cusco. Then journey down a winding mountain road into the Sacred Valley of the Incas. The first stop is the indigenous market in Pisac, a ...

Day 5: Urubamba | Machu Picchu

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Experience one of the world’s great train rides, with stunning views of the Urubamba river gorge, on your way to Machu Picchu. Upon arrival in the quaint village of Aguas Calientes, you will be greeted by staff from your luxur...

Day 6: Machu Picchu | Cusco

Meals: Breakfast and Lunch

This morning take a short bus ride to the sacred ruins of Machu Picchu for a private tour. Explore the Temple of the Sun, the Royal Tomb, ceremonial fountains and baths, and the Sacred Plazas. Opt for an exhilarating one-hour hike up ...

Day 7: Cusco

Meals: Breakfast

This morning continue your exploration of the illustrious history of the Inca civilization. Travel by foot and private vehicle during a city tour that takes you down Cusco’s cobbled streets and narrow passageways with brightly painted balconies...

Day 8: Cusco | Lima

Meals: Breakfast

This morning is yours to explore Cusco on your own. This afternoon you will be transferred to the airport for your flight to Lima. Upon arrival in Lima, our staff will help you check in for your international flight home. Lunch and dinner today are on your own.

Day 9: Arrive Home

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Dates & Availability

Price From $2,990
Price per day$332
Last Updated: 8/2/2018

Check Current Availability, prices, specials with Andean Discovery.

The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.

Prices may vary due to local taxes and trip seasonality. Click "Request Info" to inquire directly with the tour operator for the final trip price.

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Logistics

What's excluded

    • International round-trip airfare to Lima
    • Fees for passport and travel insurance
    • Gratuities

Accommodation

,1) Lima Airport Wyndham Hotel Conveniently located within Jorge Chavez International Airport, the Lima Airport Wyndham Hotel offers guests first class accommodations and services. Hotel amenities include a 24-hour spa, complimentary Wi-Fi, 24-hour restaurant, bar, and indoor pool. The spacious and modern rooms include cable television, air conditioning, heating, safe deposit box, mini-bar and hair dryer. 2) Libertador Hotel Paracas Located on the Peruvian coast in front of the Paracas National Reserve, the Hotel Libertador is a 120-room luxurious resort spa. It is the ideal starting point for excursions to the Nazca Lines and Ballesta Islands. Hotel amenities include two swimming pools, a spa, restaurant, bar, business center, and private dock. 3) Sol y Luna Lodge Spa Sol & Luna Lodge and Spa is found within the Urubamba Valley's stunning scenery. Flowers bloom year-round and 35 species of birds call the area home. Sol & Luna's owners are committed to keeping in harmony with the natural environment. Guests's bungalows are made from materials found in the valley: adobe brick, logs, and stones. Each room features a marble-tiled bathroom with all the accessories required for maximum comfort, a terrace with a view of the gardens, complimentary Wi-Fi, a digital safety deposit box, and 24-hour room service. The property includes a horse ranch, high quality lounge bar, and dining room. 4) 3 star hotel options for Classic Machu Picchu Our 3 star hotel options in Lima may include the Casa Andina Classic hotels, Allpa, or equivalent. In Cusco, choose from the Rumi Punku, Casa Andina Classic, or equivalent. In Machu Picchu, stay at El Mapi or equivalent. 5) Picoaga Hotel Cusco The Costa del Sol Hotel Picoaga is located in a charming colonial-era mansion in Cusco. The building dates back to the 17th-century when Marquis Picoaga had it built for himself. The mansion is split into a colonial wing and a more modern wing and all rooms are equipped with cable TV, heating, safe, Wi-Fi, mini-bar, hair dryer and a clock radio. The hotel's restaurant, El Mirador, features a menu mixed with delicious Peruvian and International cuisine. There is also a bar and lounge area that includes a large fireplace and an impressive view of the cathedral, which is lit up at night. 6) Inkaterra Machu Picchu Pueblo Hotel Inkaterra Machu Picchu is an intimate 85-cottage luxury hotel tucked within 12 secluded acres of cloud forest. Waterfalls and streams gently cascade through acres of orchids, and multiple species of hummingbirds whiz around the property. Guests follow stone pathways to their rooms, located in comfortable one- or two-story whitewashed casitas. The hotel offers nature activities, spa services, a working tea plantation, and a dining room and bar. Decorated with local crafts and eucalyptus beams, every room offers a fireplace, spa-style bathroom, colonial style wardrobe, Andean slippers crafted from recycled materials, and a complete set of environmentally-friendly toiletries. Complimentary satellite internet is available to guests.
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Meals Included

8 Breakfasts, 3 Lunches and 2 Dinners

Age Requirements
No age restrictions
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