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RequestPeru Explorer: Lima, Paracas, Cusco & Inca Jungle to Machu Picchu
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This 8-day Peru itinerary links Lima, the Paracas coast, Cusco and the Inca Jungle route to Machu Picchu. It combines city sightseeing, desert and coastal scenery, and several active days in the Andes and cloud forest. The trip includes domestic flights, guided activities and time in Aguas Calientes before the visit to Machu Picchu. You will travel through Paracas, Ica, Abra Malaga, Santa Maria and Santa Teresa, with hikes, biking, rafting and zip line activities built into the route. Accommodation is split between Lima, Santa Maria, Santa Teresa, Aguas Calientes and Cusco, with the journey ending back in Cusco. It is designed for travellers who want a small-group trip with a mix of culture, outdoor activity and the main highlights of southern Peru.
Key details
8 days
7 nights
Route
Peru
Tour type
Small groups
Available departures
Dates available
Duration
8 days
Style
Small groups
Destination
Peru
Highlights
- Small group travel
- Lima, Paracas and Cusco in one route
- Inca Jungle activities on the way to Machu Picchu
- Domestic flights included
Itinerary
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Lima
Arrival in Lima and city tour
Arrive in Lima, meet your local team at the airport and transfer to your hotel in Miraflores. In the afternoon, join a guided city tour that includes Parque del Amor, views over the Pacific and a look at Lima’s colonial centre and pre-Inca history.No meals - 2
Paracas
Paracas, Ballestas Islands and Huacachina
Leave Lima early and travel south to Paracas, then continue to Ica and the Huacachina oasis. The day includes a boat trip to the Ballestas Islands, a visit to a local vineyard for tasting, lunch and time in the desert with a dune buggy ride.Breakfast, Lunch - 3
Cusco
Flight to Cusco and free afternoon
Transfer to Lima airport and fly to Cusco in the Andes. On arrival, transfer to your hotel in the historic centre and keep the afternoon free to rest and adjust to the altitude.Breakfast
The itinerary is for reference and may vary by selected departure.
What's included
- 7 nights of accommodation
- Professional guides during activities
- 7 breakfasts, 4 lunches and 3 dinners
- Entrance tickets and guided visit to Machu Picchu
- Rafting, zip line and biking equipment
- Transport for listed activities in Lima and Cusco
- Boat trip to the Ballestas Islands
- Tourist train and shuttle bus services as listed
- Domestic flights within Peru
- Transfers between the included locations
What's not included
- Travel insurance
- Personal expenses
- Meals not listed in the inclusions
- Optional services not specified in the itinerary
- Checked baggage beyond the included flight allowance
Dates & availability
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Upcoming departures
22 dates · 44 optionsWed, Sep 9, 2026to Sep 16, 2026
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Flexibility
Flights, extra nights and private experiences can be added before confirmation.
Before you go
Your final itinerary, documents and local contacts will be available in My Kata.
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$1,988.00