Lima to Cuzco Travel Pass

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17 daysDuration

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18 peopleMaximum group size

18 - 99 yearsAge range for participants

EnglishGuide language

Relaxed

Minimal physical effort, perfect for travelers seeking an easy-going experience.

Starts

Lima, Peru

Ends

Cusco, Peru

Highlights

Discover Ballestas Islands by boat

See unforgettable Lake Titicaca

Hop on a Sand-Buggy in a desert oasis

Itinerary

Ready to unlock the wonders of Peru? The Lima to Cuzco Travel Pass offers an immersive 17-day adventure, guiding you from bustling Lima through Huacachina, Cusco, and beyond. Experience the magic of Machu Picchu, explore ancient ruins, and soak in the vibrant culture of the Andes. Designed for young adults and experienced explorers, this relaxed self-guided tour provides seamless travel, cultural richness, and breathtaking landscapes. The stand-out benefit is the freedom to discover Peru’s highlights at your own pace within a comprehensive package.

day 1 - Lima, Peru

Lima with a Local on a Bike

Departure Time: 10:00, 15:00

Duration: 3 hrs

We will meet three blocks away from Kennedy Park, where we will cover safety instructions and information about the amazing places we'll visit. Our tour will cover top sights around Miraflores and Barranco, including the Kennedy Park, Huaca Pucllana, Park of love, Larcomar, Bridge of Sights and Plaza Barranco. As you ride, you will enjoy an amazing view of the Pacific Ocean and street art, learn stories and fun facts about the neighborhoods and our culture. Along this tour we will talk about Peruvian food, spots, culture, local history and anything you'll like. When arriving Barranco feel free to ask your guide for a free beer!

day 2 - Paracas, Peru

Lima to Paracas

Type: Bus

Time: 05:15, 07:15, 07:45, 13:30

Duration: 3.5 Hours

Transfer from Lima to Paracas

day 3 - Paracas, Peru

Ballestas Islands Sightseeing Boat Ride (from Paracas)

Departure Time: 08:00, 10:00

Duration: 2 hrs

As you cruise west from the tiny beach town of Paracas, you won't be able to miss the Candelabra geoglyph, a 150m high and 50m wide figure of a candlestick etched into the mountain, rumored to have been an ancient guide for sailors or a connection to the Nazca lines. A short description and time for photos is given before cruising on to the famous Ballestas Islands.

Ballestas islands is an excellent opportunity to see large families of over 100 sea lions sleeping on the shores, basking in the sun on the rocks or some barking loudly in efforts to protect their territory. Spot cormorants, the Peruvian booby and Peruvian pelican as well as other impressive varieties of sea bird species and Humboldt penguins nesting together in small groups. Feeling lucky? Watch the waters for dolphins.

Apart from the abundant marine and bird life found here, the Ballestas Islands are also very well known for the guano (seabird droppings) deposited on the island over thousands of years which creates a natural reserve of nitrogen-rich fertilizer over 50 meters deep in some areas. The guano came to be Peru's #1 export in the mid-19th century however today the extraction of guano has been regulated to every 10 years.

The return trip to Paracas is a quick, very windy, direct boat ride to the dock. You should have some time to take photos of the friendly pelicans that hang out on the shore line beside the dock, do some souvenir shopping or grab a snack before heading on to your next destination.

day 4 - Ica, Peru

Paracas to Ica

Type: Bus

Time: 08:40, 10:40

Duration: 1.5 Hours

Transfer from Paracas to Ica

Please make your own way to the bus station to catch your bus to Ica.

day 5 - Huacachina, Peru

Huacachina Sand-Buggy & Sand-Boarding

Departure Time: 15:15

Duration: 2 hrs

Welcome to the quaint, quiet and cute oasis of Huacachina with its tranquil lagoon and backdrop of amazing sand dunes anywhere you turn to look. Get ready to cruise to the tops of 500 meter high sand dunes and go rocketing down the slopes in the sand buggy. A roller coaster ride of 360's, sharp turns and steep hills will get your adrenaline pumping before you take your first shot at sand boarding. Strap yourself in tightly, throw your hands in the air and scream away as you are carried over sand dunes in the middle of the expansive desert.

You will have the opportunity to sandboard on 3-4 different dunes so you can try your luck. You will take thrilling rides on a basic sandboard by laying face first on the board and letting yourself fly down the dune to see how far (and fast) you can go. Cheer on your mates and don't let anyone shy away from this unforgettable experience. Lastly, you will admire the breathtaking sunset over the vast desert landscape and have the chance to take photos in the golden twilight before racing back to Huacachina.

day 6 - Nazca, Peru

Ica to Nazca

Type: Bus

Time: 10.:20, 12:20, 13:05, 19:00, 20:30, 21:30

Duration: 2.5 Hours

Transfer from Ica to Nazca

Please make your own way to the bus station to catch your bus to Nazca.

day 7 - Arequipa, Peru

Nazca to Arequipa

Type: Bus (Overnight)

Time: 22:20, 23:15

Duration: 10.5 Hours

Transfer from Nazca to Arequipa

day 8 - Arequipa, Peru

Free Day

Enjoy a free day to experience on your own

day 9 - Colca Canyon, Peru

Colca Canyon Trekking 2D/1N

Arequipa - Colca Canyon Trekking (B/L/D)

We will pick you up from your downtown accommodation between 3:00 a.m. to 3:30 a.m. and transfer you to Chivay town in the heart of the Colca Canyon. We'll have breakfast and then go directly to “Cruz Del Condor viewpoint” where we will see the flight of the condors. From here, we will make our way to the Mirador De San Miguel, the starting point of our trekking route. We will begin our hike towards the Colca Canyon at around 10:00 am by walking down to San Juan De Chucchu Village (3 ½ hours walking), where we will have lunch. Afterward, we will hike back uphill through Cosnirgua and Malata villages arriving in Sangalle by the end of the day where you will have the opportunity to relax in the swimming pool (3 hours walking). Overnight in rustic bungalows.

day 10 - Arequipa, Peru

Colca Canyon Trekking 2D/1N

Colca Canyon trekking - Arequipa (B)

Today, we will get an early start and begin trekking up to Cabanaconde town at around 05:00 am where we will have breakfast (3 hours steep uphill hike). From Cabanaconde, we will take our bus to Chivay Village making a few short stops along the way in Maca town and tourist viewpoints. Upon arrival to Chivay, we will visit the relaxing hot springs in town (30-40 minutes), the perfect remedy for our tired muscles and have lunch. On our way back to Arequipa we will stop to see the National Park and get beautiful views of the volcanoes (weather permitting) and to see native animals such as alpacas and vicuñas. Relax and enjoy the scenic ride back to Arequipa arriving around 6.00 pm.

day 11 - Arequipa, Peru

Free Day

Enjoy a free day to experience on your own

day 12 - Puno, Peru

Arequipa to Puno

Type: Bus

Time: 22:00

Duration: 6 Hours

Transfer from Arequipa to Puno

Please make your own way to the bus station to catch your bus to Puno.

day 13 - Luquina, Peru

Lake Titicaca & Luquina Homestay 2D/1N

Depart Puno for the Uros Floating Islands, Taquile Island & Luquina Homestay (L/D)

You will be picked up from your hostel between around 7:10 am and transferred to the port of Puno, where you will meet your guide and board the motorboat. The first stop will be the Uros Floating Islands, where you will spend about one hour. There are more than 90 floating islands and you will get the chance to visit two of them. On the first floating island, your guide will explain to you about the people who live on the floating islands. Then you will have some free time to walk around, visit the small huts made from reeds, take some pictures and buy a souvenir to support the people of these islands if you wish.

After this visit, you will continue on with a boat ride to Taquile Island. The people who live on this island are very famous because they are considered “the best weavers of Peru”. There, you will go on a beautiful hike for about one and a half hours to admire the panoramic of the lake. On your way, you will get the chance to visit a local family home where you will learn more about the famous textile from the island. You will then head towards the town square of Taquile and visit the handicraft shops to see the typical weaving. The square is also the highest point of the hike (3950 m or 12960 feet). You will finish the hike going to the second part of the island and take off in a boat (35 minutes of navigation) that will lead you to the Luquina community where you will overnight. Your host families will wait for you at the port of Luquina and will take you to their house. You will enjoy a delicious dinner with the local family before going to bed.

day 14 - Puno, Peru

Lake Titicaca & Luquina Homestay 2D/1N

Luquina community & Return to Puno (B/L)

Start the day quite early with a tasty breakfast with the family before getting the opportunity to participate in their daily activities such as sheep grazing, working in the crops, or even learning how to milk a cow. You will then enjoy a delicious lunch before saying goodbye to the family and leave the community. You will take the motorboat back to Puno, finishing the tour around 3:45 pm.

day 15 - Cuzco, Peru

Puno to Cuzco

Type: Shuttle Bus

Time: 22:00

Duration: 7.5 Hours

Transfer from Puno to Cuzco

Please make your own way to the bus station to catch your bus to Cuzco.

day 16 - Cuzco, Peru

Free Day

Enjoy a free day to experience on your own

day 17 - Cuzco, Peru

Market & Cooking Class with a Local

Departure Time: 9:00, 15:00

Duration: 4 hrs

Our Cusco Culinary cooking experience starts at San Pedro Market (at door number 1), with a visit to this historical and traditional local market. We will try some of the most exotic fruits of Peru, the best chocolate, local cheeses, and traditional bread. After that, we will walk to our cooking studio, a traditional house from 1922, that is part of the world heritage Cusco center. We will start our cooking classes preparing the national drink of Peru, passion fruit Pisco sour. Then, we will prepare three traditional Peruvian exquisite dishes and a delicious dessert. Our class is full hands on, and you will take part in all the preparation. After we finish we will enjoy all the food, and you will have a great Peruvian meal. After the class we will also send you the recipes, so then you can share your new talent, as a Peruvian chef, with your family and friends.

NOTE: To know your food requirements is very important. Our dishes are easy to be converted into vegetarian, so if you are vegetarian or Vegan this is the perfect class for you. This experience includes alcohol. Only guests who meet the legal drinking age will be served alcoholic beverages.

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What's Included

Meals

3 Breakfast/4 Lunch/2 Dinner

Guide

English speaking guides included for some of the activities

Others

2N in mixed accommodationsLima to ParacasParacas to HuacachinaHuacachina to NazcaNazca to ArequipaArequipa to PunoPuno to Cuzco

INCLUDED ACTIVITIES

Ballestas Islands Sightseeing Boat Ride (from Paracas)Huacachina Sand-Buggy & Sand-BoardingMarket & Cooking Class with a LocalColca Canyon TrekkingLake Titicaca & Luquina HomestayLima with a Local on a Bike

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