Lima, the south coast, Cusco, and the Rainbow Mountain.
Nine days connecting the capital, the desert adventure of the south coast, and the Inca heartland, with the Rainbow Mountain as the grand finale.
The circuit begins in Lima, heads to Paracas and Ica—Ballestas Islands, Huacachina oasis, dune buggies, and sandboarding—and then flies to Cusco.
In Cusco, the itinerary combines a City Tour, the Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu, Chinchero/Maras/Moray, and the Rainbow Mountain (Vinicunca).
What makes this itinerary unique.
City Tour through modern and colonial Lima.
Ballestas Islands and the Huacachina oasis on the south coast.
Guided tour of Machu Picchu.
The Rainbow Mountain (Vinicunca), at over 5,000 m.
Sacred Valley, Chinchero, Moray, and Maras.
Day by day.
Airport reception and transfer to the hotel. Magic Water Circuit and dinner show, optional.
Ballestas Islands in Paracas and the Huacachina oasis, with dune buggy and sandboarding. Return to Lima.
City Tour in the morning and flight to Cusco in the afternoon. Free afternoon for acclimatization.
Qoricancha and the archaeological complexes of Sacsayhuamán, Qenqo, Puka Pukara, and Tambomachay.
Pisac, buffet lunch, and Ollantaytambo; in the afternoon, train to Aguas Calientes.
Guided visit to Machu Picchu and return by train, with transfer to Cusco.
Chinchero textile market, the Moray terraces, and the Maras Salt Mines.
Early morning departure and hike to the Rainbow Mountain (~5,000 m). Buffet lunch and return to Cusco.
Transfer to Cusco airport at the time of your flight. End of services.
Everything we take care of for you.
Inclusions
- Airport – hotel – airport transfers
- 2 nights in 3★ hotels in Lima, 1 in Aguas Calientes, and 5 in Cusco, with breakfast
- Tourist transportation on all tours and bilingual professional guide
- Speedboat to the Ballestas Islands, dune buggy, and sandboarding in Huacachina
- Round-trip tourist train and round-trip bus to Machu Picchu
- Entrance fees to attractions (Lima, Cusco, Machu Picchu, Maras, and Rainbow Mountain)
- Buffet lunch in the Sacred Valley; breakfast and lunch on the Rainbow Mountain; 24/7 assistance
Not included
- Commercial flights (international and domestic Lima–Cusco)
- Lunches and dinners not specified
- Optional Day 1 tour in Lima (Magic Water Circuit + Dinner Show)
- Tips and personal expenses
Essential packing list.
- Original ID or valid passport
- Layered clothing: warm jacket for mornings/nights and light clothes for the day
- Comfortable hiking shoes
- Raincoat or windbreaker (especially between November and March)
- Sunscreen, sunglasses, and a cap or hat
- Insect repellent
- Reusable water bottle and light snacks
- Cash in soles for extra expenses and tips
- Personal medications
- Camera or smartphone with a fully charged battery
Important information
- Domestic flights (e.g., Lima–Cusco) are not included—our team can help you get a quote.
- Original physical ID or passport is mandatory at all checkpoints (hotels, trains, Machu Picchu, boarding).
- The itinerary is designed to gradually increase in altitude, reducing the risk of altitude sickness.
- On train day, bring only a small backpack (up to 5 kg); large luggage will be stored at the hotel in Cusco.
- Book in advance—Machu Picchu, trains, and hotels have limited availability.
- Booking policy: 50% deposit and 50% up to 15 days before the trip.
From the coast to the Andes in 9 days.
Because it combines Machu Picchu, trains, hotels, and the south coast, this circuit is subject to limited availability—book in advance.
Contact our team via WhatsApp to confirm dates and get a quote for domestic flights.
Common questions about this itinerary.
The hike is moderate, but at high altitude (~5,000 m). That's why it's placed near the end, when you're already acclimatized.
No—commercial flights are not included; our team can help you get a quote and fit them into the itinerary.
Yes, in all main destinations. Please confirm your preferred language when booking.
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