9 Days Peru Tour
Highlights
Explore the breathtaking ancient citadel of Machu Picchu
Light aircraft flight over Nazca lines
Discover Cuzco, the historic capital of the Inca Empire
Visit the floating homes of Lake Titicaca - Uros Island
Itinerary Summary
Day 1 Departure for PERU
Meet tour leader in Toronto airport then depart for Peru.
Meals
Hotel
Transport Airplane
Day 2 Arrive in LIMA
【Special Arrangement】Upon arrival in Lima, you will be transferred from the airport to the hotel for check-in and rest to adjust to the time zone difference.
In the afternoon, sightseeing will commence: The Lima old town, which was designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1988. You will visit Plaza de Armas, Convent of Santo Domingo, Lima Cathedral, the oldest Chinatown in Latin America, the City Hall. Following this, you will explore the renowned Love Park (Parque del Amor). Later, you will proceed to the famous Larcomar Mall, a comprehensive entertainment and shopping center where you can shop and dine.
Meals Breakfast
Hotel Innside Lima Miraflores or similar hotel
Transport Luxury Coach
Day 3 LIMA - CUSCO - SACRED VALLEY
After breakfast, take a flight to the former capital of Inca Empire - Cusco. Upon arrival, proceed to Sacred Valley. The boutique hotels here are nestled amidst majestic mountains, retaining the mystical Inca charm. The lower altitude facilitates acclimatization to the high-altitude climate. En route, visit Awanacancha, where you can see different types of Andean camelids. You can feed the alpacas and learn about traditional Inca weaving and dyeing techniques.
Meals
Hotel Casa Andina Premium Sacred Valley or Sonesta Posada del Inca Yucay or similar hotel (2 nights)
Transport Luxury Coach, Airplane
Day 4 HOTEL - MACHU PICCHU - HOTEL
After breakfast, board the train to the citadel of Machu Picchu.
[Note: Following the pandemic, Machu Picchu strictly controls the daily number of visitors and requires tickets to be purchased with real names. Therefore, guests who register 65 days prior to departure are guaranteed entry to Machu Picchu and a full city tour. Guests registering after this date must confirm ticket availability for Machu Picchu.]
[MACHU PICCHU] is an ancient Incan citadel nestled high in the Andes Mountains of Peru. It's renowned for its stunning panoramic views and well-preserved stone structures, including temples, terraces, and plazas. Built in the 15th century, its exact purpose remains a mystery, though it's often considered a royal estate or religious site. Today, it's a UNESCO World Heritage site and one of the most iconic archaeological sites in the world, attracting visitors from all over.
Meals
Hotel Casa Andina Premium Sacred Valley or Sonesta Posada del Inca Yucay or similar hotel
Transport Luxury Coach, Train
Day 5 HOTEL - CUSCO
[SACRED VALLEY] is a picturesque region renowned for its stunning natural beauty, rich Inca history, and vibrant indigenous culture. It was considered sacred by the Incas due to its fertile land and strategic location. Notable sites include Moray, an impressive agricultural center showcasing the ancient Incas' expertise in high-altitude crop cultivation, and Maras, renowned for its adjacent salt evaporation ponds, which have been in use since Inca times.
[SACSAYHUAMÁN] is an extraordinary Inca archaeological site famed for its massive stone walls constructed with remarkable precision. It served both ceremonial and defensive purposes for the Inca Empire. The site is also associated with the Inti Raymi festival, celebrating the Inca sun god.
Meals
Hotel Aranwa Cusco Boutique or similar 5-star hotel
Transport Luxury Coach
Day 6 CUSCO - PUNO
[ANDAHUAYLILLAS] In this small village, visitors can explore its beautiful colonial church, which is renowned for its ornate interior decoration.
[RACCHI] Visiting the Wiracocha Temple, one of the largest temples built by the Inca Empire.
[LAKE TITICACA] The world's highest navigable lake, with an area of over 8,500 square kilometers, is considered a sacred lake by the Incas. Guests are advised to take rests to acclimate to altitude sickness.
Meals
Hotel GHL Lago Titicaca or similar 5-star hotel
Transport Luxury Coach
Day 7 PUNO - LIMA
[UROS ISLAND] Depart from the hotel's private dock on a VIP boat to Lake Titicaca. What makes Uros Island distinct is that it's not a traditional landmass but rather a collection of man-made floating islands constructed entirely out of totora reeds, a type of bulrush. The Uros people, an indigenous group, have lived on these islands for centuries, building their homes, boats, and even the islands themselves using the reeds. Guests can explore the islands by walking and experience the culture and way of life of the local people. The Incas also used reeds to build "reed boats" as transportation, each boat lasting for about six months. You can optionally take a ride on a traditional reed boat, known as a "totora boat” (at your own expense, about USD 5/person).
In the afternoon, fly to Lima. (Due to uncertain flight times, lunch today is arranged by guests at the airport.)
Upon arrival in Lima, transfer to the hotel. In the evening, you can optionally enjoy a traditional Peruvian dance performance and dinner (at your own expense).
Meals
Hotel Innside Lima Miraflores or similar hotel (2 nights)
Transport Luxury Coach， Airplane
Day 8 LIMA
You can choose to enjoy a free day in Lima, OR participate in one of the designed optional tours:
(A) Nazca Lines Overflight Tour (lunch on your own arrangement) (At least 10 people)
(Transportation and guide service fee: $160 USD Airfare: $280 USD, Total: $440 USD per person)
After breakfast, transfer to Pisco Airport (approximately 3.5 hours one way). Upon arrival, board a small aircraft for a flight tour (approximately 1 hour). Created by the Nazca civilization between 400 and 650 AD, over 800 geoglyphs are drawn on a large desert area covering about 350 square kilometers. The geoglyphs consist of hundreds of figures and lines etched into the desert floor, depicting various animals, geometric shapes, and humanoid figures.
During the flight, each guest is guaranteed a window seat with ample time to admire these artistic creations. After the flight, return to the airport and then transfer back to Lima.
Note: Pisco Airport is the most modern airport in the Nazca region. Taking a flight from here to visit the Nazca Lines can save the lengthy journey and accommodation costs to the town of Nazca, while the modern facilities of the airport provide the safest flying experience. If the flight cannot be arranged due to uncontrollable factors such as weather or flight safety, the airfare will be refunded.
(B) Inca Civilization journey & Peruvian Traditional Horse Dance Day Tour (At least 10 people)
(Cost: $160 USD per person, includes transportation/tickets/lunch with horse dance show/ guide service)
After breakfast, transfer to Pachacamac, a vast archaeological site comprising 17 pyramids, palaces, and plazas. The largest structure is the Temple of the Sun, a stepped pyramid where you can ascend to admire panoramic views of the Pacific coast and the surrounding landscape. Then, proceed to a farm for an authentic lunch and enjoy a traditional Peruvian horse dance performance (Duration: approximately 7-8 hours).
Meals
Breakfast
Hotel Innside Lima Miraflores or similar hotel
Transport Luxury Coach
Day 9 Depart PERU
Transfer to the airport for your departure flight.
Meals
Hotel
Transport Airplane