Five Days in Machu Picchu, Cusco & Huacachina

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We used this company to maximize our time in Peru and we are very happy that we did. Having had limited time, we wanted to do as much as possible in the span of a few days and this company allowed us to do just that. Erik and his team made everything extremely easy for us from the second we got off the plane to the time we needed to leave. Everything was pre arranged and there were no surprises. Erik, Pilar, Sol, Evy, Lillian, and all the drivers were so nice and willing to do anything to make our trip as perfect as possible. Would use this company without hesitation for any future vacations and highly recommend to anyone thinking of going to Peru!

Joseph Sluhoski | Traveled in October

5 - Excellent

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5 daysDuration

Private TourPrivate experience, no group joining

2 peopleMinimum to book

12 - 60 yearsAge range for participants

EnglishGuide language

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Lima, Peru

Cusco, Peru

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Enjoy sandboarding down the dunes of Huacachina

Discover Machu Picchu

Enjoy our small-group tour with private experiences

Itinerary

Make your five days in Peru unforgettable with this action-packed tour that combines adventure, history, and breathtaking landscapes. Starting in Lima and ending in Cusco, you’ll race over sand dunes in Huacachina, explore the ancient city of Cusco, and marvel at the legendary Machu Picchu—one of the new Seven Wonders of the World. The itinerary also takes you to Rainbow Mountain and Humantay Lake, offering dramatic Andean scenery. Designed for energetic travelers eager to maximize their time, this trip provides guided tours, customizable options, and seamless logistics throughout. The highlight? A comprehensive exploration of Peru’s most iconic sites and hidden gems in just five days, making it perfect for those with a short window but big ambitions.

day 1Lima to Huacachina

Leave Lima early in the morning and start your trip with a visit to either Tacama Winery (the oldest in Ica) or with a trip to the Ballestas Islands (also called the Galapagos of Peru). Later on, continue to Huacachina. On reaching this oasis, It's time for a buggy ride and sandboarding in the dunes until the sun disappears. Head back to your hotel after this experience is over. Your hotel is located next to the airport.

day 2Discover Cusco & the Sacred Valley

day 3Explore the ruins of Machu Picchu

day 4Rainbow Mountain

day 5Humantay Lake

What's Included

3 Breakfasts and 3 Lunches

Double-bed accommodation in select 3-star hotels (Casa Andina, Tierra Viva, or similar hotels) during this trip

All airport and hotel pickups, drop-offs and transportation

All activities as per the itinerary

All entrance tickets

Trains: Machu Picchu Expedition (to Aguas Calientes) and Vistadome (back to Cusco)

Machu Picchu bus ticket (both ways)

Private Machu Picchu and Huacachina tour

Small-group tours in Sacred Valley, Rainbow Mountain and Humantay Lake

What's Excluded

Customer Reviews

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AnonymousVerified Traveler

5.0 | Excellent

Nov 4, 2022

Amazing organization and execution from the entire team

We had an absolutely incredible time in Peru thanks to these guys. We arrived in Lima and visited Huacachina, Cusco, Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu and Rainbow Mountain. We decided to include a city tour of Cusco instead of the Humantay Lake hike as this would have been to strenuous for one of our friends, and this decision was perfect. It was a great recommendation by Erik who helped us with our itinerary. During our time in Peru, Pilar was exceptional with 24/7 assistance, helping us make reservations in restaurants and being there for us no matter what. Superb! All the sites visited were worth it. Not too many people (except from Machu Picchu which was very crowded of course) and what we loved was that we arrived before the crowds. The company promised big time on that and they OVERDELIVERED! We were all so happy. 5 stars and all the best for you!

Nov 4, 2022

AnonymousVerified Traveler

5.0 | Excellent

Nov 4, 2022

Amazing organization and execution from the entire team

Nov 4, 2022

Joseph SluhoskiVerified Traveler

5.0 | Excellent

Oct 19, 2022

Spectacular vacation, made possible by exploor peru!

Oct 19, 2022

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