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Highlights of Magic of Peru tour

  • Number of Days

    14 days / 13 nights.
  • Visits

    Lima, Ballestas Islands, Nazca, Arequipa, Colca Canyon, Lake Titicaca, Cusco, Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu.
  • Activities

    Sightseeing.
  • Private tour

    Travel at your own pace.
  • Dates

    Choose your own flexible travel dates.
  • Prices From

    $2415 Per Person!

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Magic of Peru tour

The very best tourist highlights in peru!

Our popular Magic of Peru tour takes you on a diverse & action-packed vacation of Peru’s spectacular southern coast and Andean highlands. Prepare for two unforgettable weeks, leaving the best for last at Machu Picchu, one of the seven wonders of the world.

  • Enjoy informative sight-seeing tours of Lima, Arequipa, & Cusco with local guides.
  • Explore the fertile Sacred Valley of the Incas, including local markets & Inca Ruins.
  • Ride the famous train from Ollantaytambo to Aguas Calientes through the mountains, with enviable views along the way.
  • Visit Machu Picchu, lost citadel of the Incas and modern wonder of the world. You’ll have a private guide with you, plus free time to explore by yourselves.
  • Visit the floating Uros Islands and Taquile at Lake Titicaca.
  • Spot condors drifting on the thermals at breathtaking Colca Canyon, as well as diverse marine life at the Ballestas Islands.
  • Discover Peru’s desert and sand dunes at the Nazca Lines, and Huacachina Oasis.
 

Magic of Peru tour

Itineraries and pricing (per person) 2025

  • Number of Passengers Standard Comfortable
  • 1 Passenger $4220$5120
  • 2 Passengers $2750$3185
  • 3 Passengers $2520$2955
  • 4 Passengers $2415$2850

Itinerary

  • DAY 1Arrival in Lima - Welcome to Lima, the "City of Kings." Transfer to your hotel and settle in.
  • DAY 2 Exploring Lima - Discover Lima’s historic center, San Francisco Church, and Larco Herrera Museum. Enjoy lunch at the museum’s café.
  • DAY 3Lima to Paracas - Travel by bus to Paracas. Upon arrival, relax and explore at your leisure.
  • DAY 4 Ballestas Islands - Take a boat ride to see sea lions, Humboldt penguins, and the mysterious ‘Candelabro’ geoglyph.
  • DAY 5 Paracas to Arequipa - Visit Huacachina oasis and Maria Reiche Museum in Nasca. Continue to Arequipa by bus.
  • DAY 6 Arequipa - Tour the "White City" and visit the historic Santa Catalina Convent.
  • DAY 7 Arequipa to Colca - Journey through stunning landscapes to Colca Valley, stopping at local markets along the way.
  • DAY 8 Colca to Puno - Visit the Cruz del Condor viewpoint to spot condors soaring over the canyon. Travel to Puno.
  • DAY 9Lake Titicaca - Explore Uros floating islands and Taquile Island by speedboat, with a local lunch included.
  • DAY 10 Puno to Cusco - Enjoy scenic stops at La Raya Pass, Viracocha Temple, and Andahuaylillas Church during the bus journey to Cusco.
  • DAY 11 Cusco City Tour - Visit Koricancha, the Cathedral, Sacsayhuaman, and other Inca sites.
  • DAY 12 Sacred Valley - Explore Chinchero’s weaving traditions, the Maras salt mines, and Ollantaytambo fortress.
  • DAY 13 Machu Picchu - Take a train to Aguas Calientes and tour the iconic Machu Picchu citadel.
  • DAY 14 Aguas Calientes to Cusco - Enjoy free time in Aguas Calientes before returning to Cusco.
  • DAY 15 Departure - Transfer to the airport for your onward journey.

Full itinerary under construction, please ask about the full itinerary to our sales team

Itinerary

  • DAY 1Arrival in Lima - Welcome to Lima, the "City of Kings." Transfer to your hotel and settle in.
  • DAY 2 Exploring Lima - Discover Lima’s historic center, San Francisco Church, and Larco Herrera Museum. Enjoy lunch at the museum’s café.
  • DAY 3Lima to Paracas - Travel by bus to Paracas. Upon arrival, relax and explore at your leisure.
  • DAY 4 Ballestas Islands - Take a boat ride to see sea lions, Humboldt penguins, and the mysterious ‘Candelabro’ geoglyph.
  • DAY 5 Paracas to Arequipa - Visit Huacachina oasis and Maria Reiche Museum in Nasca. Continue to Arequipa by bus.
  • DAY 6 Arequipa - Tour the "White City" and visit the historic Santa Catalina Convent.
  • DAY 7 Arequipa to Colca - Journey through stunning landscapes to Colca Valley, stopping at local markets along the way.
  • DAY 8 Colca to Puno - Visit the Cruz del Condor viewpoint to spot condors soaring over the canyon. Travel to Puno.
  • DAY 9Lake Titicaca - Explore Uros floating islands and Taquile Island by speedboat, with a local lunch included.
  • DAY 10 Puno to Cusco - Enjoy scenic stops at La Raya Pass, Viracocha Temple, and Andahuaylillas Church during the bus journey to Cusco.
  • DAY 11 Cusco City Tour - Visit Koricancha, the Cathedral, Sacsayhuaman, and other Inca sites.
  • DAY 12 Sacred Valley - Explore Chinchero’s weaving traditions, the Maras salt mines, and Ollantaytambo fortress.
  • DAY 13 Machu Picchu - Take a train to Aguas Calientes and tour the iconic Machu Picchu citadel.
  • DAY 14 Aguas Calientes to Cusco - Enjoy free time in Aguas Calientes before returning to Cusco.
  • DAY 15 Departure - Transfer to the airport for your onward journey.

Full itinerary under construction, please ask about the full itinerary to our sales team

Tour Specifications

Inclusions

  • Transfers from/to hotel
  • Accommodation based on SINGLE, DOUBLE or TRIPLE in the selected hotel category
  • Excursions as per itinerary
  • Entrance fees to the sites mentioned in the itinerary
  • Meals as noted (B: breakfast, L: lunch, D: dinner)
  • Private guided tours of Machu Picchu, sacred valley, Lima
  • Shared tour services for all other tours
  • Train ticket Ollanta - Machu Picchu – Ollanta (or Poroy) (Regular: Expedition class, Comfort: Vistadome class).
  • Tourist bus Lima-Paracas & Nazca-Arequipa (unescorted)
  • Tourist bus Colca-Puno (unescorted)
  • Tourist bus Puno-Cusco with English speaking guide

Exclusions

  • International flights
  • Domestic flights (Cusco-Lima approx. $125)
  • Optional 2nd visit Machu Picchu entry fee (we recommend booking 2+ months in advance)
  • Beverages during meals
  • Early check-in or late check-out
  • Single Supplement ($615 Standard, $1085 Comfort)
  • Optional Wayna Picchu entry fee (we recommend booking 2+ months in advance)
  • Optional Nazca Lines Flight from Pisco: aprox $320-350pp (must be booked in advance)
  • Optional trip to Paracas Nature Reserve: $80 (1 person) / $50 (2 or more people)
  • Optional Vistadrome Observatory Train supplement 1 way: $60pp
  • Tips

Tour Dates

  • This tour is available to start on any day throughout the year.

About Peru Tour Itineraries

  • This Peru tour can be customized to your personal needs – just let our sales team know which changes you would like to make, and they will be happy to help!

Important information

Perurail baggage allowance restrictions

  • PeruRail only allows 1-piece of hand baggage per person, up to a maximum of 5 kg (11 pounds) and a total linear dimension of 157 cm (62 inches). No larger bags will be accepted.

 

Train & entrance fees for machu picchu

  • The restriction of daily visitor numbers to Machu Picchu makes it important to purchase tickets well in advance. We recommend that bookings are made at least 40 days prior to arrival to Peru.
  • Train tickets and Machu Picchu entrance fees are non-refundable in event of tour cancellation.

Machu picchu

  • Daily visitor numbers to Machu Picchu are restricted to max. 2,500 people.
  • Machu Picchu opening hours: O6:00 am to 17:00 pm.
  • There are 9 hourly slots (between 6:00 and 14:00 hrs) for entrance to Machu Picchu. For each slot, a limited amount of entrance tickets will be sold. Visitors can enter during or after their assigned slot, but not BEFORE the indicated time.
  • The entrance fee entitles travelers a visit of max. 4 hours in Machu Picchu, or 7 hours if combining the visit to Machu Picchu with Wayna Picchu.
  • Bus from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu leave from 05:30 am, and at 10 minute intervals throughout the day.
  • Large bags and food are not allowed into the citadel. Luggage storage is available near the entrance (at additional cost).
  • Walking poles are only allowed for handicapped or elderly people.
  • To enter Machu Picchu all visitors must show their printed e-ticket and passport. You may get a special Machu Picchu stamp in your passport if you wish.
  • Our tips for an optional second visit to Machu Picchu: Hike to the sun gate ‘Inti Punku’ on your own (included in the entrance fee to Machu Picchu, duration approx. 2-hour roundtrip) or trek to Wayna Picchu peak (see below).

Wayna Picchu

  • Daily visitor numbers to Wayna Picchu are restricted to max. 400 people.
  • The entrance ticket must be bought in advance(recommended at least 60 days), together with your Machu Picchu ticket. The fee is S/150 Peruvian Soles (subject to change).
  • Two entrance times are available: 07:00 am, 10:00 am.
  • Be prepared for a steep hike, of aprox 3 hours (round-trip). Those with a fear of heights should NOT take this excursion.
  • The narrow trail can be quite dangerous at times, especially after wet weather.

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