Peru with Machu Picchu & the Nazca Lines - Small Group
Peru with Machu Picchu & the Nazca Lines - Small Group
Peru with Machu Picchu & the Nazca Lines - Small Group
13 Days Starting in Lima and ending in Cuzco
Visiting: Lima, Paracas, Sacred Valley, Cusco, Machu Picchu
Tour operator:
Tour code:
SZPERPN19
Specialist Group:
Fifty+
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
12 - 24
Age range:
5-99
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians
Tour operated in:
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Tour Overview
Feast on Peruvian delicacies in Lima, tour the ancient Korikancha temple in Cusco and adventure through the Ollantaytambo ruins of Machu Picchu, on this 13-Day exploration of Peru. Embark on a Private Planetarium Tour in Cusco and uncover the influence of astronomy on Andean culture. Join a Local Expert in Machu Picchu for a guided tour through the ancient ruins—set high in the Andes against breathtaking backdrops. Visit the salt pans of Maras in the Sacred Valley where the Incas used to harvest the mineral and visit with a local Quechua Weaver to learn their ancient weaving techinques in a private presentation. In Paracus, be sure to pause at the Pisco distillery to sample this tasty local aperitif.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive Lima
Location: Lima, Lima
Accommodation: MGallery Manto Lima
Accommodation Name: MGallery Manto Lima
Arrive in Lima for the first day of your Nazca excursion. Situated in southern Peru, Nazca Lines is made up of around 300 geoglyphs, spread over 500 square meters. These include impressive animal and plant drawings. In the evening meet your Travel Director and fellow travelers at the hotel bar for a welcome drink.
Day 2: Coastal Paracas Relaxed Start
Location: Lima, Paracas
Accommodation: Hotel Paracas, a Luxury Collection Resort
Accommodation Name: Hotel Paracas, a Luxury Collection Resort
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner with Wine
In the morning, head out on a leisurely coastal drive to the beach town of Paracas. Known for its sandy beaches, wildlife and the Paracas Candelabra geoglyph, you'll take in the area from above with an aircraft ride over the mysterious Nazca Lines. This top-rated highlight is truly the best way to experience this stunning UNESCO World Heritage Site in all its glory. In the evening, catch up on your day, as you enjoy dinner with your fellow travelers at your luxury hotel.
Day 3: Ballestas Islands And Peruvian Wildlife
Location: Paracas
Accommodation: Hotel Paracas, a Luxury Collection Resort
Accommodation Name: Hotel Paracas, a Luxury Collection Resort
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
Have your cameras at the ready as you head out on a scenic cruise to the Ballestas Islands famous for their rock formations and marine life. Explore this beautiful area before heading to the nearby city of Ica for lunch. Visit a pisco distillery for a tasting of the local spirit, followed by a stop at a local museum, where you’ll learn more about the city’s culture. With the rest of your evening free, take the opportunity to relax at your beautiful resort right on the beach. Take a cooling dip in one of their two swimming pools or stroll through the fragrant gardens.
Day 4: Coastal Peru And Lima
Location: Paracas, Lima
Accommodation: MGallery Manto Lima
Accommodation Name: MGallery Manto Lima
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner with Wine
The final day of your Nazca extension will begin by the coast. Meet a local fisherman who will talk to you about their daily life and routine. Later, enjoy lunch at a historic hacienda on your way to Lima. You’ll get a tour of the plantation and learn more about a dark chapter in Peruvian history and the area’s heart-breaking past of slavery in the cotton business. You’ll also visit the long tunnels which were used to bring slaves from the coast to the hacienda. If you are joining the Peru with Machu Picchu journey today, you will be met at the airport and transferred to your hotel. Unwind at your luxury abode, before meeting your Travel Director and fellow travelers in the evening for a Welcome Dinner with drinks.
Day 5: Explore Lima Relaxed Start
Location: Lima
Accommodation: MGallery Manto Lima
Accommodation Name: MGallery Manto Lima
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
Explore the colorful capital of Peru this morning with your Local Expert. Delve into its colonial past and see key attractions, including the Cathedral of Lima, the Government Palace, the Archbishop’s Palace and City Hall. Visit Casa Aliaga, an impressive mansion the Aliaga family calls home now for the 17th generation One for those with an appreciation for art, head to Museo Larco, a private museum located in Lima’s Pueblo Libre District. It is the highest-rated museum in South America and houses the largest collection of Pre-Columbian art. Indulge in a Highlight Lunch with an 18th-century garden as your backdrop. After lunch, meet a local guide who will take you around the Museo Larco and share the museum’s private collection with you. Delve into Peruvian culture, its ancient history and the country's religious beliefs. Return to your hotel and enjoy an evening at leisure.
Day 6: Lima To Sacred Valley
Location: Lima, Sacred Valley, Cusco
Accommodation: Aranwa Sacred Valley Hotel & Wellness
Accommodation Name: Aranwa Sacred Valley Hotel & Wellness
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
Take a transfer to the airport in the morning, where you'll catch your flight to the ancient capital of Cusco. Begin your tour of the Sacred Valley, while taking in impressive views on your scenic drive along the way. After a few stunning photo stops, enjoy lunch at Altar Inca, surrounded by some of the most impressive views of the region. Enjoy a leisurely trip to your hotel for the next couple of nights, where the evening is yours to do as you please. We recommend that you rest in order to adjust to the altitude comfortably.
Day 7: Explore Sacred Valley Relaxed Start
Location: Sacred Valley
Accommodation: Aranwa Sacred Valley Hotel & Wellness
Accommodation Name: Aranwa Sacred Valley Hotel & Wellness
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner with Wine
Start the morning off with a visit to the Maras salt pans, where the Incas harvested their salt. Today, the salt from Maras is exported to the entire world. Move on to an Incan laboratory in Moray, an archaeological site close to Cusco. Find out more about the ideal altitude to grow crops in the Sacred Valley. Join a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® experience as you visit a local traditional Quechua weaver in the Sacred Valley and learn about the importance these textiles have in shaping personal and regional identities. Afterward, make your way to Laguna Piuray, where you’ll enjoy a Pachamanca, a traditional Peruvian feast, for your Highlight Lunch. In the evening, transfer to Hacienda Huayoccari, where you'll discover this gem of the Sacred Valley while exploring its grounds and small museum. Sit down for a special Peruvian dinner before heading back to your hotel, the luxurious Aranwa Sacred Valley Hotel.
Day 8: Explore Machu Picchu
Location: Machu Picchu
Accommodation: Sumaq Machu Picchu
Accommodation Name: Sumaq Machu Picchu
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner with Wine
Transfer to the station for your IncaRail train ride. Enjoy lunch on your way to Machu Picchu pueblo, the gateway village to Machu Picchu. On the way, visit the Ollantaytambo ruins, followed by a stop at a local house in the village’s cobblestoned old town and visit with the family living there. In the afternoon, visit Machu Picchu, where you’ll meet your Local Experts for a guided visit in small groups. They will take you through the ruins and explain their historical and archaeological significance, as well as the importance of their location. Set high in the Andes Mountains, it offers spectacular scenery and history, dating back to the 15th century. End your day with a relaxing dinner and drinks at your hotel.
Day 9: Machu Picchu At Leisure
Location: Machu Picchu
Accommodation: Sumaq Machu Picchu
Accommodation Name: Sumaq Machu Picchu
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner with Wine
Take in the breathtaking landscapes of Machu Picchu for a second time. Spend your morning exploring at your own pace, with your Travel Director on hand to answer any queries you may have. The afternoon is yours at leisure. Relax back at your hotel or perhaps explore the town of Aguas Calientes on your own. Spend the evening as you please before sitting down to a Highlight Dinner with your fellow travelers.
Day 10: On To Cusco
Location: Machu Picchu, Cusco
Accommodation: JW Marriott El Convento Cusco
Accommodation Name: JW Marriott El Convento Cusco
Meals Included: Breakfast
After breakfast, return by train to Ollantaytambo, where you will transfer to the ancient city of Cusco. Once the capital of the Inca Empire, Cusco showcases a mix of Spanish colonial architecture, ancient remains and a lively cosmopolitan scene for modern inhabitants. On arrival in Cusco, head out on a walking tour with a Local Expert. Visit its cathedral and the Korikancha temple, the most important temple in the Inca Empire. The evening is yours at leisure. Ask your Travel Director for local restaurant and bar recommendations.
Day 11: Exploring Cusco
Location: Cusco
Accommodation: JW Marriott El Convento Cusco
Accommodation Name: JW Marriott El Convento Cusco
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
Start your day with a walking tour of Sacsayhuaman, a citadel built in the reign of Pachacuti Inca Yupanqui, the ninth Sapa Inca of the Kingdom of Cusco. Afterward, choose to join a local expert on a guided hike of the Inca ruins at Puca Pucara. Alternatively you can explore the artisan bohemian neighborhood of San Blas and visit the prestigious art galleries. After lunch at Pachapapa, visit San Blas Church and the surrounding streets, before making your way to San Pedro Market, where you will find local produce. Later, make your way to the city’s planetarium, for a private, after-hours tour. Learn about astronomy, cosmology, and its influence on Andean culture. While here, try some local delicacies paired with hot wine.
Day 12: Leisure Time In Cusco Relaxed Start
Location: Cusco
Accommodation: JW Marriott El Convento Cusco
Accommodation Name: JW Marriott El Convento Cusco
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner with Wine
Choose the optional visit to the ChocoMuseo, where you’ll learn more about the chocolate making process, or perhaps relax and simply enjoy the facilities at your hotel? Set in a beautiful 16th century building, make the most of this boutique hotel’s signature spa and Andean-inspired healing treatments, massages, facials and custom spa packages. In the evening, join your fellow travelers for a memorable Celebration Dinner at Calle del Medio, where you will toast to your adventures and end of your trip.
Day 13: Depart Cusco
Location: Cusco
Meals Included: Breakfast
It’s time to say goodbye to your fellow travelers as your trip comes to an end. Take a private transfer to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport.
What's Included
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Meals
12 Breakfasts, 6 Dinners with Wine, 5 Lunches including a Highlight Lunch in Museo Larco's 18th century garden, a traditional Peruvian feast in Laguna Piuray, and an immersive slow-cooked Cusquenian lunch at Pacha Papa.
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Accommodations
Stay in luxury accommodations including MGallery Manto Lima, Hotel Paracas, a Luxury Collection Resort, Aranwa Sacred Valley Hotel & Wellness, Sumaq Machu Picchu, and JW Marriott El Convento Cusco.
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Exclusive Experiences
Visit the Ballestas Islands, a wildlife sanctuary; learn about Pisco at Hacienda La Caravedo; explore the UNESCO World Heritage Maras Salt Mine; and discover Incan history at the Moray Incan laboratory.
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Cultural and Historical Insights
Guided visits to Machu Picchu with Local Experts, exploration of Cusco including the Cathedral and the Korikancha temple, and a visit to Cusco's planetarium to learn about the Incas' interpretation of the stars.
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Transportation
Includes economy air and air-related charges for flights between Lima - Cusco, and transfers to the airport. Enjoy a scenic IncaRail train ride to Machu Picchu with panoramic views.
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Local Experiences
Meet a traditional Quechua weaver in the Sacred Valley, visit a local house in Ollantaytambo, and enjoy a private textile presentation to learn about ancient weaving techniques.
What's Not Included
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Travel Insurance
Travel insurance is not included and is recommended for all travelers to ensure protection against unforeseen events.
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Personal Expenses
Personal expenses such as laundry, telephone calls, minibar, and additional meals or drinks outside of the provided meals are not included.
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Optional Activities
Any optional activities or excursions not mentioned in the itinerary are not included and may incur additional costs.
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Tips and Gratuities
Tips and gratuities for guides, drivers, and hotel staff are not included and are at the discretion of the traveler.
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Visa Fees
Any applicable visa fees are not included and are the responsibility of the traveler.
Mode of Transport
Take a transfer to the airport in the morning, where you'll catch your flight to the ancient capital of Cusco. Transfer to the station for your IncaRail train ride. Enjoy lunch on your way to Machu Picchu pueblo, the gateway village to Machu Picchu.
Accommodation
MGallery Manto Lima, Hotel Paracas, a Luxury Collection Resort, Aranwa Sacred Valley Hotel & Wellness, Sumaq Machu Picchu, JW Marriott El Convento Cusco
Check out our Q&As
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What are the inclusions and exclusions of the tour?
The specific inclusions and exclusions for the tour are not detailed in the provided information.
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What is the group size for this tour?
The information provided does not specify the minimum or maximum group size for this tour.
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How many meals are included in the tour?
The tour includes 12 breakfasts (B), 6 dinners with wine (DW), and 5 lunches (L).
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What kind of accommodations can I expect on this tour?
Accommodations on this tour include luxury hotels such as MGallery Manto Lima, Hotel Paracas, a Luxury Collection Resort, Aranwa Sacred Valley Hotel & Wellness, Sumaq Machu Picchu, and JW Marriott El Convento Cusco.
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What is the difficulty level of the tour?
The information provided does not specify the difficulty level of the tour.
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What are the highlights of the Peru with Machu Picchu & the Nazca Lines tour?
The highlights of the tour include visits to Lima, the Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu, and Cusco, with experiences such as a scenic IncaRail train ride to Machu Picchu, a guided visit to Machu Picchu with Local Experts, a traditional Peruvian feast in the Sacred Valley, a visit to the Ballestas Islands to see wildlife, and a flight over the iconic Nazca Lines. Guests will also enjoy a variety of meals including 12 breakfasts, 6 dinners with wine, and 5 lunches.
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Are there any dietary accommodations available?
The information provided does not specify whether dietary accommodations are available.
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Is there an option for a private tour?
The information provided does not specify whether there is an option for a private tour.
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What languages are the tours operated in?
The information provided does not specify the operating languages for the tours.
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Are there any age restrictions for participants?
The information provided does not specify any minimum or maximum age restrictions for participants.
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Can I join the tour once it has departed?
We regret that no refunds can be made for absences from a tour, including experiences such as missed meals or sightseeing.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
Since 1978.
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What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?
Insight Vacations is a founding member of the TreadRight Foundation, a joint initiative created by the brands within The Travel Corporation (TTC) almost 15 years ago to ensure our impact through tourism is positive. Our ethos to #MakeTravelMatter guides our decision-making at every level of our business.
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
Yes
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Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?
You have two options as a solo traveller. Either choose to be matched with a same sex partner for a room share - at no extra cost. Or choose a room of your own with a reduced or even free private room upgrade on select tours.
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What policies are in place for Covid-19?
Please contact us for latest COVID-19 policies
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