The Best of the South: 8 Days, 7 Nights

DAY 1

INTERNATIONAL ARRIVALS IN LIMA

Upon your arrival at Jorge Chávez International Airport in Lima, a representative from our agency will greet you and hand you your voucher with the full itinerary, and will give you a brief overview of the experience you are about to begin. We will then transfer you to the hotel.

• Overnight stay in Lima at the Hotel Las Palmas or similar.

 DAY 2

PARACAS – ICA

Very early in the morning, between 4:30 a.m. and 5:30 a.m., you will be picked up at your lodging in Lima and transferred to Paracas, where you will enjoy a speedboat tour of the Ballestas Islands to see animals such as sea lions, then we’ll continue on to Ica to visit a pisco and wine winery where you’ll learn about the production process of our national drink. After the tasting, you’ll have time for lunch before we continue on to Huacahcina.

At the oasis, you'll have a little time to explore the lagoon and then go on a buggy tour and try sandboarding in the desert. You'll also have time to watch the beautiful sunset before returning to Lima.

• Lunch is included.
• Overnight stay in Lima at the Hotel Las Palmas or similar.

DAY 3

FLIGHT FROM LIMA TO CUSCO

In the morning after breakfast, you will be transferred to the airport at the appropriate time to catch your flight from Lima to Cusco. Upon arrival in Cusco, you will be met and transferred to your hotel. The rest of the day is yours to spend as you wish, acclimating to the altitude and exploring on your own, such as visiting churches and museums.

• Overnight stay in Cusco at the Hotel Monasterio de San Pedro or similar.

DAY 4

SACRED VALLEY OF THE INCAS

We will begin our tour of the “Sacred Valley of the Incas” at 7:30 a.m., a series of picturesque villages, agricultural terraces, and archaeological sites. The traditional Indian market in Pisac.

In the afternoon, we'll pass through the towns of Calca and Urubamba on our way to the Inca Fortress and the Citadel of Ollantaytambo.

Along the way, we’ll visit the picturesque Andean village of Chinchero, home to the ruins of what was once the royal estate of Túpac Inca Yupanqui. We’ll admire its well-preserved Inca Wall in the Plaza de Armas.

We will visit the beautiful colonial temple built on Inca foundations, with interesting frescoes in the portico. We will continue on to Aguas Calientes to spend the night.

• Lunch included in Urumbamba.
• Overnight stay in Aguas Calientes at Hotel Pucara or similar.

DAY 5

MACHU PICCHU: THE LOST CITY OF THE INCAS

The day begins with an early morning hike to the famous Inca Citadel of Machu Picchu, also known as “The Lost City of the Incas.”

A 30-minute bus ride up a 6-km winding road to the incredible Machu Picchu. Upon arrival, we’ll take a guided tour of the citadel.

After the tour, which lasts approximately 2 hours, you'll have time to explore the archaeological site on your own.

Afterward, you can take a bus down to the town of Machu Picchu, where you’ll have plenty of time to enjoy other activities, such as exploring the town’s streets, visiting the hot springs to relax, or visiting the Manuel Chávez Ballón Museum. You may visit any of these attractions on your own and cover the associated admission fees. Lunch is included.

One very important thing to keep in mind is that you must be at the train station half an hour before departure. Your return train departs from the Machu Picchu Pueblo station. Once on the train, you will arrive at the Ollantaytambo station, where our transfer will be waiting to take you to your hotel in Cusco.

• Lunch in the town of Aguas Calientes.
• Overnight stay in Cusco at the Hotel Monasterio de San Pedro or similar.

DAY 6

7-COLOR MOUNTAIN

We will pick you up from your hotel in Cusco at 5:00 a.m. and then drive for 3 hours to the community of Quesiuno, passing through beautiful landscapes, traditional adobe houses, and herds of llamas and alpacas enjoying the breathtaking scenery around Mount Ausangate (6398m / 20991ft), the highest mountain in Cusco.

This is a rewarding destination even for the most discerning travelers and hikers, offering unforgettable memories, magnificent views, awe-inspiring glaciers, crystal-clear rivers, and tranquil lakes.

This new trail is truly unique and offers a real adventure through unspoiled wilderness. Once we reach the mountaintop, we’ll be rewarded with incredible views of the area as we take in the majesty of the red mountains and Ausangate Glacier Peak.

You'll have plenty of time to explore the area and take lots of photos before we begin our descent to our lunch spot and then return to Cusco at approximately 5 p.m.

• Lunch is included.
• Overnight stay in Cusco at the Hotel Monasterio de San Pedro or similar.

DAY 7

HUMANTAY LAKE

We will pick you up at your hotel between 4:30 a.m. – 5:00 a.m. and then travel by bus to the town of Mollepata in the lush Apurímac River Valley. After a well-deserved breakfast to recharge our energy, we’ll continue our journey to Soraypampa (3,900 meters above sea level). Following a brief rest, we’ll begin our hike to Humantay Lake, located at 4,200 meters, After an ascent of approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes, we’ll be able to appreciate this wonderful place and return to the town of Mollepata in time for lunch. On the way back, we’ll enjoy beautiful panoramic views of the snow-capped peaks, and you’ll then be transferred back to Cusco at approximately 5:00 p.m.

• Lunch is included.
• Overnight stay in Cusco at the Hotel Monasterio de San Pedro or similar.

DAY 8

FLIGHT FROM CUSCO TO LIMA OR INTERNATIONAL CONNECTION.

At the appropriate time, you will be taken to the Cusco airport for your flight to Lima or back to your home country.

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