EVENT: Walking in the Magic of Peru - Machu Picchu

DATE OF REALISATION: 3rd to 14th September 2026

DATA LIMITE DE INSCRIÇÕES:  ESTA VIAGEM APENAS ESTÁ DISPONÍVEL ATÉ 10 de MARÇO 2026

NOTA: GRUPO MÁXIMO DE 20 PARTICIPANTES E EXCLUSIVO – HOTÉIS DE 3 ESTRELAS

EVENT DESCRIPTION: “Walking in the Magic of Peru - Machu Picchu“

In this activity proposal, we'll go on a tour and enjoy a unique experience in Peru, in an 11-day, 10-night programme! This is an itinerary for those looking for a complete experience of Peruvian culture and history, travelling throughout the south of the country. You'll get to know the best of each region. We'll start by visiting the capital Lima, then the city of Cusco, where the Inca culture is still alive, and as the centrepiece of the trip, Machu Picchu, a sacred site named one of the Seven Wonders of the Modern World. We'll finish on the incredible mountain of colours, a unique and unforgettable journey. Come with us!

These will be some of the most important places on our itinerary: 

• Excursion: City Tour of Lima
• LIMA - ICA - PARACAS - LIMA
• Excursion to the Ballestas Islands
• Excursion to Huacachina
• Excursion: City Tour of Cusco
• Excursion to the Sacred Valley
• Excursion to Machu Picchu. - Possibility of arriving at Machu Picchu on foot (2 hours at extra cost)
• Sightseeing in Ollanta and Aguas Calientes
• Trip to Machu Picchu.
• Entrance to Machu Picchu (Circuit 2).
• Tour of Cusco.
• Excursion to Rainbow Mountain
• Excursion to the Humantay Lagoon

TIME: Departure from Lisbon at 6.30am
RETURN: Arrival in Lisbon at 7.45 a.m.

Peru

DAY 1: Pick up in LIMA and transfer to the hotel

DAY 2: Sightseeing / Guided tour in Lima

We'll get to know Pre-Hispanic, Colonial and Modern Lima. The tour will start in the Miraflores neighbourhood and along the way we'll see the impressive “Huaca Pucllana”, an ancient ceremonial and archaeological centre built in the 4th century AD and considered a Sacred City of the Incas. Then we'll go to the Historic Centre of Lima, where we can appreciate what old colonial Lima was like, as well as various colonial monuments and buildings, including the “Paseo de la República” (Roosevelt House), which welcomes all tourists to the Historic Centre, Plaza San Martín, Plaza Mayor, among others, then we'll go down to Plaza Mayor, where we can admire its most representative majestic buildings such as the Government Palace, the Municipal Palace, the Archbishop's Palace and the Cathedral. Then we can visit and enter the Convent of San Francisco, which has the largest display of colonial religious art in America, where the main attraction is a visit to its underground crypts known as the Catacombs.

DAY 3: Tour ICA - BALLESTAS ISLANDS - ICA - HUACACHINA

We leave Lima and then drive 245 kilometres along the Panamericana Sur until we reach Paracas. Later we'll set off for the BALLESTAS ISLANDS: The journey will take 30 minutes by sea and we'll observe the biodiversity of the marine fauna resident on the Ballestas Islands, such as: guaneras and marine birds like the famous Peruvian Piquero, Guanay Cormorant, Red-footed Cormorant, Zarcillo, Peruvian Pelican, Humboldt Penguin, Sea Wolves and Dolphins. After a 2-hour tour, we'll continue with our next excursion. Departure for the city of Ica. On arrival we will have free time for lunch. Then we'll have time for a VISIT TO THE OASIS AND LAGUNA OF HUACA-CHINA: It is a natural oasis located five kilometres west of the city of Ica, surrounded by immense Dunes, with emerald green waters, around it there is abundant vegetation, here we will do the ride in BUGGY (tubular) in 1 hour and 30 minutes, ideal for those who like to feel the speed and adrenaline, at the end of the ride we will return to the Huacha-china Oasis; where you can walk around the place and take some beautiful photos.

DAY 4: Internal flight between LIMA and CUSCO

This day will be dedicated to the flight between LIMA and CUSCO. Reception at the airport and transfer to the selected hotel in Cusco, where you will be served a coca-flavoured tea, good for the city's altitude sickness. This day will be used to facilitate acclimatisation to the altitude.

DAY 5: Sightseeing in CUSCO

This tour includes a visit to the Temple of the Sun or Qoricancha. We will also visit the 4 ruins that surround the city: Saqsayhuaman, Qenqo, Pucapucara and Tambomachay. We'll finish our tour in the Plaza de Armas.

DAY 6: CUSCO - VALLE SAGRADO - AGUAS CALIENTES

The tour begins with a trip to the upper part of the Sacred Valley of the Incas. We will have the opportunity to visit and enjoy picturesque towns dedicated to handicrafts, ceramics and agriculture, we will be able to take part in experiential community tourism with the local population of the community, Moray (agricultural experimentation centre) and the salt pans of Maras. Later we will go to the town of Urubamba for lunch (Optional $ 20 USD per person).

Then we'll visit the fortress of Ollantaytambo, where the descendants of the Incas live, and finally we'll go to Ollantaytambo railway station to catch the train. The journey takes approximately 2 hours to the town of Aguas Calientes, where we will arrive in the late afternoon. Our hotel will be in Aguas Calientres.

DAY 7: Machu Picchu and Cusco

On this day, we'll start our tour very early and, after breakfast, embark on a 30-minute journey to the Citadel of Machu Picchu. We'll have a 2-hour guided tour to see the most important places in Machu Picchu. After the tour, we'll have free time to visit Machu Picchu on our own (the optional hike to Huayna Picchu mountain has an extra cost of $ 70 USD per person). - Minimum group of interested parties required.
At the appropriate time, we will descend from Machu Picchu to Aguas Calientes, where the group can have lunch in one of the restaurants in the town. In the afternoon, we take the train back to Cusco and then a bus journey to our hotel.

DAY 8: Tour of the COLORADO MOUNTAIN

We'll start the day in the city of Cusipata, after a journey from our hotel. On arrival, we'll stop to enjoy a delicious breakfast. After this brief stop, we will continue our journey for approximately 40 minutes, where we will observe the landscapes, the mysterious mountains and the deep valleys. We'll reach the town of Phullawasipata at 3700 metres above sea level. From here, the hike should take around 1 hour and 30 minutes until we reach Colorada Mountain. Once we reach the top of the mountain, at 5100 metres above sea level, we can enjoy breathtaking views of the Andes and the Andean fauna. All the mountains surrounding this area are red with impressive views of the valleys and the mysterious coloured mountain, where we'll have plenty of time to take photos and make videos. Then we'll start descending, the journey taking between 1 hour and 1 hour and 30 minutes until we reach Phullawasipata, where our transport will be waiting to take us to enjoy a well-deserved and delicious lunch. After lunch, we will be able to visit some of the houses of local families, where we will be able to see the lifestyle of these people who still practise the ancient traditions of the Incas. Later we will return to Cusco, arrive in the city and then at the hotel.

DAY 9: Tour of LAGUNA HUMANTAY

Our day begins with a journey to the town of Mollepata, which will take approximately two hours. When we arrive, we'll make a stop to enjoy a delicious breakfast and stock up on some of the things we'll need to start the tour. After this brief stop, we'll continue our journey for around an hour, where we'll observe the landscapes, the mysterious mountains and the deep valleys. We'll then reach Soraypampa, at an altitude of 3900 metres. From here, we'll start walking for 2 hours until we reach the Humantay Lagoon. When we arrive, we'll be at an altitude of 4200 metres, where we'll be able to enjoy impressive views of the snow-capped mountains, the flora and the imposing Humantay Lagoon. We'll have plenty of time to take photos and make videos. Then we'll begin the descent, which will take between 1 hour and 1.30 minutes, until we reach Soraypampa, where our transport will be waiting to take us to enjoy a well-deserved and delicious lunch. Afterwards, we'll return to Cusco and arrive in the city at around 5pm at our hotel.

DAY 10: Flight from CUSCO to LIMA

At the agreed time, check out of the hotel and transfer to the airport to board the return flight from Cusco to Lima, and then the flight back home.

The scheduled flight time from Cusco to Lima will depend on the departure time of our international flight.

Equipment: Suitable footwear and clothing for walks / short hikes

Registration fee:

Price includes:

• Plane ticket from Lisbon to Lima, with a stopover in Madrid with a 23kg hold bag
• Transfers Lima Airport - Hotel - Airport
• Excursion: City Tour of Lima (Private Service, transport, guide and entrance fees).
• Private Transport LIMA - ICA - PARACAS - LIMA
• Excursion to the Ballestas Islands (Group service, boat, guide and entrance fees).
• Excursion to Huacachina (Private Service, tubing, sandboarding, guide and entrance fees).
• Flight tickets: Lima - Cusco (with 23kg of luggage).
• Transfers Cusco Airport - Hotel - Airport (Private Service).
• Excursion: City Tour of Cusco (Private Service, transport, guide and entrance fees).
• Excursion to the Sacred Valley (private service, transport, buffet lunch, guide and entrance fees).
• Excursion to Machu Picchu. - Possibility of arriving at Machu Picchu on foot (2 hours at extra cost)
• Return train journey: Ollanta - Aguas Calientes - Ollanta (Expedition Class or Inca Rail).
• Return bus journey: Aguas Calientes - Machu Picchu.
• Official professional tour guide.
• Entrance to Machu Picchu (Circuit 2).
• Private transport from Ollanta to Cusco.
• Excursion to Rainbow Mountain (private service, transport, guide, breakfast, lunch, hiking poles and entrance fees).
• Excursion to Laguna Humantay (private service, transport, guide, breakfast, lunch, hiking poles and entrance fees).
• Flight ticket from Cusco to Lima (with 23kg of luggage).
• 1 night's accommodation in Aguas Calientes.
• 5 nights' accommodation in Cusco.
• 4 nights' accommodation in Lima.
• Professional tour guide (English/Spanish/Portuguese).

Price does not include:

• Everything that is not mentioned in “The Value Includes”

REQUIRED:

Notes: 

a) Programme developed in partnership with an authorised and certified Peruvian travel agency

b) Registrations are limited and accommodation options are subject to availability at the time of booking.

c) If you have a group interested in this trip, contact us, we have personalised solutions.