Perú History and Adventure Tour

We will tour the beautiful capital of Peru, Lima, which lies on the country’s dry Pacific coast. This city is rich in cultural heritage and colonial architecture; the Monastery of San Francisco, Plaza Mayor and the Cathedral of Lima.

This morning you'll take an included flight from Lima to Cusco. Welcome to Cusco. You will be transported to Sacred Valley, where you will stay overnight

Tour Director will welcome you at 8:00 a.m. in your hotel. You will be taken to the Sacred Valley, which is where Machu Picchu is located. Here, you can see how the Incas have adapted to the mountainous terrain and built villages on these high steeps.

Ollantaytambo is a village in the Sacred Valley, containing massive Inca fortresses with large stone terraces on a hillside. This was the most important town during the time of the Incas. We’ll make our way to Aguas Calientes, which translates to “Hot Waters.” This town is located in the Urubamba River Valley, in southern Peru. Renowned for its thermal baths, it also serves as the gateway to the nearby Inca ruins of Machu Picchu. The town center, with the Mercado Artesanal craft market at its heart, is lined with shops and eateries.

Take a bus up the winding road to Machu Picchu (approximately 30 minutes). This is your chance to decide for yourself whether Machu Picchu was built around 1440 as a country retreat for Incan nobility or is an ancient astronomical observatory. Enjoy a guided visit of the incredible site (1.5–2 hours) taking in the many temples, palaces and living quarters. After taking advantage of the seemingly endless photo opportunities.

Cusco, which was once the capital of the Inca Empire, is now a very famous archaeological site. Cuzco and its surrounding region are home to extensive Inca ruins, showcasing remarkable engineering, stonework, and architectural skill. Since this city is very elevated, be aware of the dropping oxygen levels. Feel free to explore this ancient city at your own pace! At the end of the day, we will fly back to Lima.

At 6 am, you will be picked up from your hotel in Lima, followed by a scenic 4-hour drive along the coast to the seaside town of Paracas. Subsequently, you will board a Cessna Grand Caravan for a 90-minute flight south to view the sprawling Nazca Lines.

The Ballestas Islands (officially called Islas Ballestas) is the leading attraction that draws the majority of visitors to Paracas. Ideal conditions created by the Humboldt Current enable the animal inhabitants of the Ballestas and the nearby Paracas Peninsula to thrive.

From Lima, you will fly back home. Have a safe journey!