Magical Peru in 14 Days: the Coast, Colca, Lake Titicaca, and Machu Picchu
A 14-day trip from Lima to Paracas, Nazca, Arequipa, Colca, Puno, and Cusco, including a scenic flight over Nazca and a visit to Machu Picchu.
Highlights
- Peruvian Coast and Nazca Air Tour
- Colca, Titicaca, and the Ruta del Sol
- Machu Picchu with two nights in Aguas Calientes
Service Details
- Type of experience: Multi-day package
- Duration: 14 days, 13 nights
- Group: Medium
- Languages: Spanish, English
- Difficulty: High
- Guide: Spanish/English Guide
Overview
The 14-day, 13-night "Magical Peru" tour connects the coast with the Andes: Lima, Paracas, Nazca, Arequipa, the Colca Canyon, Lake Titicaca, and Cusco. It combines a visit to the Ballestas Islands, a flight over the Nazca Lines, and cultural tours before continuing through the Sacred Valley to Machu Picchu.
The itinerary includes two nights in Aguas Calientes: one before visiting Machu Picchu and one after the visit. The following day, you can stroll through the town or enjoy additional activities on your own before returning to Cusco.
The program ends with a flight from Cusco toLima and an international connection. The international ticket, the second admission to Machu Picchu, and any additional services not listed are not included. One of the nights is spent on the Nazca–Arequipa bus trip.
Itinerary
Meet and greet at Jorge Chávez Airport, distribution of the itinerary, and a brief overview of the trip. Afterward, transfer to your selected hotel to rest.
- Destinations: LIMA
- Accommodations: Hotel Las Palmas or similar
After breakfast, take a guided tour of the historic center of Lima and San Francisco, including the catacombs. Transfer to the bus terminal and travel by bus to Paracas, where you will be met and transferred to your selected accommodations.
- Destinations: Lima · Paracas
- Meals: Breakfast
- Accommodations: Los Frayles Residential Complex or similar
After breakfast, transfer to the pier and boat ride to El Candelabro and the Ballestas Islands. In the afternoon, transfer to the terminal for the trip to Nazca, where travelers are met and taken to the hotel.
- Destinations: Paracas · Ballestas Islands · Nazca
- Meals: Breakfast
- Accommodations: Hotel Alegría or similar
Transfer to the airfield for a flight over the Nazca Lines. After lunch, visit Chauchilla and the pottery and gold workshops. In the evening, depart by bus for Arequipa.
- Destinations: Nazca · Chauchilla · Arequipa
- Accommodations: Overnight bus trip to Arequipa
Arrival and transfer to the hotel with early check-in as indicated in the itinerary. In the afternoon, a walking tour of downtown Arequipa and a visit to the Monastery of Santa Catalina before returning to the hotel.
- Destinations: Arequipa · Santa Catalina
- Accommodations: Hotel El Conquistador or similar
Travel to the Colca Valley via Pampa Cañahuas, Patahuasi, Tocrapampa, and Patapampa. Arrive in Chivay for lunch and overnight accommodations; in the afternoon, visit the hot springs, and in the evening, enjoy dinner with a scheduled folkloric performance.
- Destinations: Arequipa · Colca Valley · Chivay
- Meals: Lunch and dinner
- Accommodations: Lodging in Chivay
After breakfast, visit the Cruz del Cóndor and the valley viewpoints. Lunch in Chivay, followed by a drive to Puno across the Altiplano, with stops along the way at Patapampa and Lagunillas before arriving at the hotel.
- Destinations: Cruz del Cóndor · Chivay · Puno
- Meals: Breakfast and Lunch
- Accommodations: Accommodations in Puno
Boat trip from Puno to the floating islands of the Uros, followed by a visit to Taquile. The tour offers a glimpse into the island’s customs and textile traditions, including a traditional lunch before returning to Puno.
- Destinations: Puno · Uros · Taquile
- Meals: Lunch
- Accommodations: Hotel Intica or similar
Tourist bus trip to Cusco through the highlands. The tour includes stops at Pucará, La Raya, Raqchi, and the church in Andahuaylillas, as well as a buffet lunch. Arrival in Cusco and transfer to the hotel.
- Destinations: Puno · La Raya · Raqchi · Andahuaylillas · Cusco
- Meals: Breakfast and Lunch
- Accommodations: Hotel Monasterio de San Pedro or similar
In the afternoon, visit the Plaza de Armas, the Cathedral, and Qorikancha. The tour continues on to Qenqo, Tambomachay, Puca Pucara, and Sacsayhuamán, before returning to downtown Cusco.
- Destinations: Cusco · Sacsayhuamán · Qenqo · Tambomachay
- Accommodations: Hotel Monasterio de San Pedro or similar
A tour of the Sacred Valley, including Pisac, Ollantaytambo, and Chinchero, according to the planned itinerary. Lunch is served in Urubamba, and the day continues on to Aguas Calientes, where you’ll spend the night before visiting Machu Picchu.
- Destinations: Sacred Valley · Aguas Calientes
- Meals: Lunch
- Accommodations: Hotel Pucara or similar
Bus ride up to Machu Picchu and a guided tour of the site, as included in the tour package. Afterward, return to Aguas Calientes and free time in the town, where you’ll spend a second night before returning to Cusco.
- Destinations: Machu Picchu · Aguas Calientes
- Accommodations: Hotel Pucara or similar
A day to explore Aguas Calientes or participate in optional activities on your own. A second visit to Machu Picchu or additional admissions require prior coordination and a separate payment. In the afternoon, return by train and transfer to the hotel in Cusco.
- Destinations: Aguas Calientes · Cusco
- Accommodations: Hotel Monasterio de San Pedro or similar
After breakfast, transfer to the airport to fly to Lima and continue on to your international connection. The international flight must be purchased separately, and its schedule must be coordinated with your arrival from Cusco.
- Destinations: Cusco · Lima
- Meals: Breakfast
What's Included
Includes
- LIMA
- 01 night accommodation with breakfast at Hotel Las Palmas or similar.
- Transfer in/out.
- City tours Lima.
- Guide Spanish / English
- Tourist tickets.
- Bus LIMAticket / Paracas.
- PARACAS
- Tourist tickets to the attractions to be visited.
- 01 Night accommodation with breakfast at the Residencial Los Frayles hotel or similar.
- Ballestas Island Tour.
- Transfer In/out in the Tours.
- Bus ticket Paracas - Nasca.
- NASCA
- 01 Night accommodation with breakfast at Hotel Alegria or similar.
- Flight over the Nasca Lines.
- Land tour to the Chauchilla Cemetery and ceramic and gold workshop.
- Airfare and tourist ticket.
- Bus ticket Nasca/Arequipa.
- AREQUIPA
- Early Check in at hotel in Arequipa
- 01 Night accommodation with breakfast at El Conquistador Hotel or similar.
- Arequipa pedestrian city tour includes: guide, entrance fees.
- Colca Excursion 2 days 1 night includes: guide, bus, entrance fees, 02 lunches, 01 dinner
- Tourist Transportation: Arequipa - Chivay / Chivay - Colca / Colca - Chivay
- Lodging in Chivay
- Breakfast on the second day
- Excursion to the flight of the Condor includes: guide, bus, entrance fees.
- Accommodation in Colca includes breakfast.
- 01 buffet lunch and 01 dinner.
- Tourist Ticket to the Colca Valley
- Thermal baths
- Bus ticket Chivay/Puno.
- PUNO
- 01 Night accommodation with breakfast in Puno.
- Excursion Lake Titicaca Uros and Taquile includes: guide, bus, boat, entrance fees, typical lunch.
- Tourist bus route of the Sun Puno/Cusco includes: guide, bus, entrance fees, typical buffet lunch
- CUSCO
- Accommodation in Cusco includes breakfast.
- City tours in Cusco include: guide, bus, entrance fees.
- Sacred Valley excursion includes: guide, bus, entrance fees, typical buffet lunch.
- Machu Picchu excursion includes: guide, bus, entrance fees, round trip train.
- Accommodation in Aguas Calientes includes breakfast.
- Air ticket Cusco/Lima (Price subject to change per date)
Does not include
- International air ticket.
- Excess baggage. (fi Cusco / bus puno).
- Alcoholic beverages, soda or bottled mineral water
- Travel insurance.
- Early check in and late check out not detailed in the program.
- Lunches not detailed in program.
- International or national personal phone calls.
- Second entrance to Machu Picchu.
- Tips.
- Laundry.
- IGV.
Frequently Asked Questions
The program lasts 14 days. The itinerary includes Lima, Paracas, Nazca, Arequipa, Puno, and Cusco. Check the itinerary for each day for details on activities and transfers.
The free day in Aguas Calientes allows you to plan additional activities. A second visit to Machu Picchu requires a separate ticket and must be arranged on your own; it is not included in the package price.
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