Lima – Cusco – Nazca Lines – Paracas 10D/9N

Trip highlights:

• Arrive in one of the most unique and varied countries of South America – Peru.
• Explore the enchanting Sacred Valley and experience the ancient culture of the Andes.
• Immerse yourself in the magic and mystery of Machu Picchu, one of the Seven Wonders of the World, accompanied by first-rate guides.
• Enjoy your free day in Machu Picchu, where you can to climb to Huayna Picchu peak to get majestic views of Machu Picchu.
• Visit Cusco and its off-the-beaten-path hidden treasures.
• Visit the Ballestas islands and fly over the enigmatic Nazca lines
• Explore the National Reserve of Paracas
• Leave your trip planning in the hands of the luxury travel experts of South America.

Trip Description

Make the most of your trip to Peru, experiencing several ancient Peruvian cultures and some of the most striking natural scenery the country has to offer. Be mystified in thrilling low-altitude flyover of the world-famous Nazca lines. Explore the natural beauty of the Ballestas Islands, Peru’s Galapagos. Visit the magic Andean city of Cusco and the lost city of Machu Picchu. During ten unforgettable days, you will stay in the finest luxury hotels and enjoy first-rate service on a trip you will never stop talking about.

Upon your arrival, our representative will be waiting to welcome you and take you to your hotel, where we will provide all the information about your trip.

In the afternoon you will have free time to rest and relax.

After breakfast, we will pick you up from your hotel and take you to the airport for your flight to Cusco. When you arrive in Cusco, we will be waiting for you at the airport to bring you to the Sacred Valley, which is located at a lower altitude than Cusco, so you will have an easier time acclimating to the altitude. On route to your hotel in the Sacred Valley, we will stop at the Inkarri Museum, to immerse you in the history of the many pre-Incan cultures that influenced the Inca civilization as it expanded to become a great empire. You will then arrive at your hotel to rest in luxury for the night.

Breakfast/Lunch

In the early morning we will pick you up from your hotel to start the tour of the magical Sacred Valley of the Incas, visiting first the archaeological site of Pisac—a place where the history and knowledge of the Incas is in full display, and where you can appreciate the beautiful terraces and the impressive construction of the urban center. We will then visit the local handicraft market town of Pisac, where you will find extraordinary handmade textiles, silverware, pottery, and more.

Later we will head to Urubamba, where we will have a delicious lunch right in the heart of the Sacred Valley.

We will continue the tour by visiting the town and archaeological site of Ollantaytambo, where you can appreciate the beautiful and complex architectural design of the place, built as a military and administrative base, while also serving as a final resting place.

After visiting these stunning and beautiful sites, we return you to your hotel.

Breakfast/Lunch

Our transport will take us to the train station in Ollantaytambo, where we board the train to Machu Picchu village. Upon arrival we will take the bus up to the lost city of Machu Picchu, where we will have a guided 2-hour tour of the enigmatic site, visiting the Main Plaza, the Temple of the Three Windows, the Royal Quarters, and the famous Inti Huatana or Solar Clock and the Tower Circle. After exploring Peru´s wonder of the world, you will enjoy a delicious, gourmet buffet lunch at Sanctuary Lodge. Later, you can explore the citadel before returning to Aguas Calientes to enjoy a good night’s rest.

Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner

Today you can choose between spending your day relaxing and enjoying the citadel of Machu Picchu, or you could visit and hike up Huayna Picchu Mountain, a very popular spot from where you can appreciate the best views of Machu Picchu and its surroundings.

Later we will take the train back to Poroy, which is located 30 minutes from the city of Cusco. From there our transportation will take us to the hotel in Cusco.

Breakfast

After a good breakfast, we will begin the tour of Cusco with its temples and monuments such as the Plaza de Armas, the Cathedral, and the convent of Santo Domingo, which was built on top of the Temple of the Sun or Qoricancha, where you can see the impressive Inca constructions. There is also the archaeological complex of Sacsayhuaman, a masterpiece of Inca architecture, and where each year, on June 24, the famous Festival of the Sun or Inti Raymi is celebrated. Continuing the tour, we will visit Quenqo, with its monolithic altar, representing a puma, and then arrive at Puca Pucara, a beautiful spring-fed mountain that forms a series of pools. All of these sites are famous Inca monuments of great religious importance.

After enjoying a great lunch, one of our directors will share with you a unique experience created exclusively for Royal Luxury clients as a way to thank you for traveling with us. It will be a gift coming from our hearts.

Breakfast/Lunch

After breakfast, we will escort you to the airport in Cusco to take your flight back to Lima. On your arrival, we will be waiting for you to start your journey to Paracas through the coast desert of Peru.

Breakfast/Box Lunch

Today early in the morning we will take you to El Chaco port in Paracas. We will take you on a fantastic guided speedboat tour to the Ballestas Islands (known as “the Peruvian Galapagos”), a group of small rocky Islands that are home to marine animals such as sea lions, Humboldt penguins, dolphins, flamingoes, pelicans, and stunning varieties of birds. Then we will gaze in wonder at the enigmatic Nazca Lines from above, in a low altitude fly-by in a small aircraft. Many theories have been formulated about these lines and incredible designs, some almost 300 meters long: runways for alien spacecraft, lines of a giant seismograph. However, Maria Reiche, who spent her life studying them, came up with the most plausible theory: that they form a gigantic astronomical calendar based on the movement of the sun. The lines themselves range from simple designs to more than 30 complex animal figures, such as a monkey, a spider, and a hummingbird.

Breakfast

After breakfast, we will start exploring the Paracas National Reserve. Stroll through lovely red-sand beaches like Playa Roja, peek over dramatic cliffs at El Catedral, and photograph desolate coastal dunes. Your guide will explain about the natural and human history of the region. The Paracas civilization—who survived here for centuries—named the region Paracas because the word means “sandstorm” in their language. You can also see flamingoes feeding during much of the year, although to protect the flamingoes we will need to stay far away from them. You will then have some free time at your hotel before returning to Lima to rest at your hotel.

Breakfast

We will take you to the district of Barranco to explore this bohemian and artisan neighborhood with the assistance of a guide and private car at your disposal. Based on your international flight information, we will bring you back to the airport to help you check in.

Breakfast