8 days · Lima · Peru
8 Days Best of Peru: Lima, Cusco & Machu Picchu. From colonial Lima to the Sacred Valley, Peru's history, its food and the Andes, ending in a guided visit to Machu Picchu. Includes accommodation, guided tours, domestic flight, and airport transfers.
This 8-day journey through Peru begins in Lima, where guests explore the historic center, Miraflores, Barranco, and the Larco Museum, paired with a curated food tour spanning ceviche, Nikkei-Chifa fusion, and Amazonian flavors. A short flight brings travelers to Cusco, with a free day to acclimatize to altitude before a half-day tour of the city’s key archaeological sites, including Sacsayhuamán and Qoricancha. The trip’s centerpiece is a full-day excursion to Machu Picchu via train from Cusco to Aguas Calientes, followed by a guided tour of the ancient citadel, one of the Seven Wonders of the Modern World. The itinerary closes with a day-long exploration of the Sacred Valley, visiting Chinchero’s weaving traditions, the Moray terraces, Maras salt mines, and the ruins of Ollantaytambo and Pisac, before departure from Cusco.
The package includes 7 nights’ accommodation with breakfast, all tours with English-speaking local guides, the Lima–Cusco flight, all airport transfers, and most meals and entrance fees as specified in the itinerary. Travel insurance, gratuities, and personal expenses are not included.
- Length
- 8 days
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Guide
- Spanish / English
- Departs
- every day, depending on availability
Itinerary
Day by day
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Day 1
Day 1: Arrival to Lima
- Airport transfer to your accommodation in Lima
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Day 2
Day 2: Lima
- Pickup from your accommodation in Lima to begin the tour.
- Visit Lima’s historic center, including San Martín Square, Plaza Mayor with the Presidential Palace and Cathedral, and the San Francisco Monastery with its catacombs, followed by a traditional Peruvian lunch.
- Continue to Miraflores to see Parque del Amor, the “El Beso” sculpture, and Parque Kennedy with its lively atmosphere, street performers, and local cats.
- Head to Chorrillos and ascend Morro Solar for panoramic views of the city and Pacific Ocean, along with historical context of Peru’s independence-era battles.
- Explore Barranco, visiting Plaza de Barranco and Puente de los Suspiros, and walking through streets filled with murals and street art.
- Visit a local market to experience local produce and ingredients central to Peruvian cuisine, including fruits, herbs, seafood, and more.
- Drop-off at your accommodation in Lima at the end of the tour.
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Day 3
Day 3: Larco Museum & Lima Food Tour
- 09:30: Hotel pick-up for the tour to Larco Museum
- Exclusive tour for history, archaeology, and mysticism lovers into ancient Peru’s mythical past.
- Explore Andean and Coastal religious worldviews through thousands of archaeological vestiges.
- Peru’s civilization spans 5,000+ years, far beyond the Incas, a journey into pre-Inca roots.
- Then continue to the Lima Food tour where you will visit the Surquillo Market to sample rare fruits from the Andes and Amazon, hosted by the local family-run stall.
- Sample criollo staples at a classic huarique, then stroll through Miraflores and Parque Kennedy.
- Taste Nikkei and Chifa fusion classics, ceviche, and pisco, inspired by Maido, the world’s #1 Nikkei restaurant.
- Try an Amazonian cuisine sampler celebrating Peru’s biodiversity, in the spirit of Central, plus a taste of Inka Cola.
- Finish with a scenic seaside walk and a stop at a family-run cremolada shop for unique local flavors (try the Inca’s Gold).
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Day 4
Day 4: Travel from Lima to Cusco
- Private Transfer from your hotel to Lima Airport
- Flight from Lima to Cusco
- Private Transfer from Cusco Airport to your hotel
- Free day with no scheduled activities, allowing time to acclimatize to the altitude.
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Day 5
Day 5: Cusco
- Free morning
- 13:00: Hotel pick-up
- Start the tour by visiting Convento de Santo Domingo, Qoricancha.
- Then, explore Sacsayhuamán Archeological Center
- After that, visit Qenqo Archeological Center
- See the Puca Pucará Archeological Center
- Lastly, visit Tambomachay Archeological Center
- 18:00 Hotel drop-off
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Day 6
Day 6: Machu Picchu
- Early morning train from Cusco to Aguas Calientes
- Bus up from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu Historic Sanctuary, including entrance tickets to the citadel.
- Guided tour of approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes through the main sectors of one of the Seven Wonders of the Modern World.
- Bus down from Machu Picchu to Aguas Calientes, followed by the return train ride and transfer to your hotel in Cusco.
- Free time in Aguas Calientes for lunch and to explore the town at your own pace.
- Train back to Cusco after the tour has ended
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Day 7
Day 7: Urubamba Sacred Valley of the Incas
- 06:30/7:00 Pick up from your accommodation to begin the Sacred Valley tour.
- Visit Chinchero, a traditional Andean weaving center.
- Explore Moray, an ancient agricultural terrace laboratory.
- Discover the Maras salt mines.
- Enjoy a buffet lunch in Urubamba (included)
- Visit the Ollantaytambo archaeological site.
- Explore the Pisac ruins and terraces.
- 19:00 / 19:30: Drop-off at your hotel
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Day 8
Day 8: Departure
- Departure airport transfer from your hotel to Cusco AirportDeparture airport transfer from your hotel to Cusco Airport
What's included
- ✓ Accommodation with breakfast included for 7 nights
- ✓ All tours mentioned in the itinerary with a local english-speaking guide
- ✓ Flights: Lima-Cusco, with carry-on only with LATAM Airlines
- ✓ All airport-hotel transfers
- ✓ Best of Lima tour: transportation, guide, lunch, entrance fees
- ✓ Larco Museum tour: transportation, guide, entrance fees
- ✓ Lima Food Tour: guide, +10 dishes & drinks
- ✓ Cusco Afternoon Tour: transportation, guide
- ✓ Machu Picchu Tour: all transportation, guide, entrance tickets to Machu Picchu
- ✓ Sacred Valley Tour: all transportation, guide, lunch at Don Angel Inka Casona Restaurant
Not included
- — Anything not mentioned in the "Inclusions" section
- — Cusco Afternoon Tour: Entrance fees
- — Sacred Valley Tour: Entrance fees
- — Meals not mentioned on the itinerary
- — Any other service not mentioned in this package page
- — Personal travel insurance
- — Gratuities
What to bring
- Sunscreen and sunglasses (in the summer)
- Walking shoes
- Cash
- Water
Know before you go
- The order of the tours might change according to availability
- 7-nights of accommodation are included in this package, if you would like to extend your stay, please contact us directly to info@latitravel.com
- For the Machu Picchu tour: Original passport with a minimum validity of 7 months. Very important: to start the tour, a copy of the passport with the country's entry stamp will be requested. The identification document used to enter Peru is also valid (for South American tourists only). It is important to have the Andean Immigration Card (TAM), which is provided by Immigration upon entry into the country. Very important: to start the tour, a copy of the document with the entry stamp will be requested.
- Cancellations made more than 30 days before the departure date will receive a 95% refund. Cancellations made within 30 days of departure are non-refundable.
- Flights and the Machu Picchu tour are non-refundable.
- It's recommended to purchase the Boleto Turístico Cusco (BTC) in order to include entrance fees in almost all locations.
Meeting point
Meeting Point in Lima Pick up from Lima International Airport
Frequently asked
How much does it cost?
US$1,740 per person. The price on the card is the whole price.
How long does it take?
8 days.
What's included?
Accommodation with breakfast included for 7 nights, All tours mentioned in the itinerary with a local english-speaking guide, Flights: Lima-Cusco, with carry-on only with LATAM Airlines, All airport-hotel transfers, Best of Lima tour: transportation, guide, lunch, entrance fees, Larco Museum tour: transportation, guide, entrance fees, and more.
What's not included?
Anything not mentioned in the "Inclusions" section, Cusco Afternoon Tour: Entrance fees, Sacred Valley Tour: Entrance fees, Meals not mentioned on the itinerary, Any other service not mentioned in this package page, Personal travel insurance, and more.
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