Peru
Tour 7 days GLamping
Summary
Peru Adventure 7 Days / 6 Nights – Lima, Paracas, Machu Picchu, Humantay Lake & Salkantay Pass
Day 1: Arrival in Lima & Optional City Tour
Arrival in Lima, airport reception, transfer to your selected hotel, and free time to rest or explore the city. Depending on your arrival time, you may also take the optional Lima City Tour.
Day 2: Lima – Paracas – Ballestas Islands – Ica – Huacachina – Lima
Travel south from Lima to explore the Ballestas Islands, Ica, Huacachina Oasis, dune buggy and sandboarding experiences, regional products, and a traditional winery before returning to Lima.
Day 3: Lima – Cusco – Free Day
Transfer to Lima Airport, travel to Cusco, receive assistance upon arrival, and enjoy free time to acclimatize and explore the historic city.
Day 4: Cusco – Machu Picchu by Train – Cusco
Travel from Cusco to Ollantaytambo, continue by train to Aguas Calientes, visit Machu Picchu with your professional guide, and return to Cusco in the evening.
Day 5: Cusco – Soraypampa – Humantay Lake
Travel into the Andes, hike to the turquoise Humantay Lake, participate in an Andean ceremony, enjoy exclusive camp experiences, and spend the night in a luxury dome in Soraypampa.
Day 6: Soraypampa – Salkantay Pass – Cusco
Hike along the Seven Snakes Trail to Salkantay Pass at approximately 4,638 m / 15,213 ft, descend back to Soraypampa, enjoy lunch, and return to Cusco.
Day 7: Cusco City Tour & Departure
Explore Cusco Cathedral, Qorikancha, Sacsayhuamán, Qenqo, Puka Pukara, and Tambomachay before your transfer to Cusco Airport.
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Lima & Optional City Tour
Highlight of the day: Welcome to Peru with time to relax or begin exploring Lima depending on your arrival schedule.
Welcome to Peru!
Upon your arrival at Jorge Chávez International Airport, an Inti Sun Trek representative will be waiting for you with a sign displaying your name.
You will then be transferred comfortably to your selected hotel in Lima.
After check-in, you will have time to rest, take a shower, and recover from your international journey.
If you prefer, you can also explore the surrounding area or enjoy Peru’s renowned cuisine at your hotel or at one of the nearby restaurants.
Meals on this day are not included.
Depending on your arrival time, you will have the option to take the Lima City Tour, available daily at approximately 8:30 a.m. or 2:00 p.m.
During the tour, you will discover the three historical stages of Lima: Ancient, Colonial, and Modern Lima.
The tour includes:
- Panoramic view of Huaca Pucllana
- Lima Historic Center
- San Francisco Convent and Catacombs
- San Isidro
- Miraflores
- Central Reserve Bank Museum
At the Central Reserve Bank Museum, you can admire a collection of pre-Columbian gold artifacts, ceramics, and textiles.
Important: The Central Reserve Bank Museum is closed on Saturdays, Sundays, and Mondays.
If you decide not to take the City Tour, you can explore Lima independently.
Recommended options include Miraflores, Kennedy Park, and Larcomar overlooking the Pacific Ocean.
Overnight: Lima.
Meals included: None.
Day 2: Lima – Paracas – Ballestas Islands – Ica – Huacachina – Lima
Highlight of the day: Discover Peru’s southern coast with marine wildlife, desert landscapes, Huacachina, dune buggy, and sandboarding.
Between approximately 4:30 and 5:00 a.m., you will be picked up from your hotel in Lima and begin the journey south toward Paracas.
Upon arrival, continue to El Chaco Pier, where you will board a modern speedboat for the excursion to the Ballestas Islands.
During the boat trip, you can enjoy spectacular coastal scenery and observe different species of marine wildlife, including:
- Sea lions
- Humboldt penguins
- Flamingos and parihuanas
- Different species of seabirds
During the journey, you will also see the famous Candelabra geoglyph while your guide explains different theories about its origin.
Approximate boat tour duration: 1 hour and 40 minutes.
After the excursion, continue toward Ica.
You will have free time for lunch.
Lunch is not included.
Next, visit the Noelia Chocolate Factory, where you can sample traditional regional products such as chocotejas, alfajores, jams, artisan cookies, filled mousses, and more.
In the afternoon, continue toward the beautiful Huacachina Oasis.
Here you will enjoy an exciting dune buggy ride and a sandboarding experience in the desert.
You will also have free time to walk around the oasis and take photographs.
Before returning to Lima, visit a local winery, where you can taste traditional regional products including:
- Wines
- Piscos
- Pisco creams
- Macerated spirits
- Mistelas
At approximately 7:00 p.m., begin the return journey to Lima.
Arrival is expected at approximately 10:00 p.m., followed by transfer to your selected hotel.
Overnight: Lima.
Lunch: Not included.
Day 3: Lima – Cusco – Free Day
Highlight of the day: Arrive in the ancient capital of the Inca Empire and begin acclimatizing to the Andes.
After breakfast at your hotel in Lima, you will be assisted with the transfer to the airport for your flight to Cusco.
During the flight, you can appreciate the impressive change in scenery as Peru’s Pacific coast gradually gives way to the Andes.
Upon arrival at Cusco Airport, a representative will be waiting in the arrivals area with a sign displaying your name.
You will then be transferred comfortably to your selected hotel.
Cusco is located at approximately 3,399 meters / 11,152 feet above sea level.
After check-in, we recommend taking some time to rest and acclimatize.
You may also enjoy a traditional cup of coca tea at your hotel.
Depending on your arrival time, you will have the rest of the day free to explore Cusco at your own pace.
Suggested activities:
- Explore the Plaza de Armas
- Visit the traditional San Blas neighborhood
- Browse local handicraft shops
- Relax in one of Cusco’s cafés
- Enjoy Peruvian and Andean cuisine at a local restaurant
Overnight: Cusco.
Meal mentioned in the itinerary: Breakfast.
Day 4: Cusco – Machu Picchu by Train – Cusco
Highlight of the day: Experience Machu Picchu on a full-day journey from Cusco by private transportation and tourist train.
Early in the morning, you will be picked up from your accommodation in Cusco.
Travel in private transportation for approximately 1.5 hours to Ollantaytambo Train Station.
From Ollantaytambo, board your train to Aguas Calientes – Machu Picchu Town.
Upon arrival, your professional guide will be waiting outside the train station with a sign displaying your name.
Your guide will accompany you to the bus station.
From there, take an approximately 20-minute bus ride to the entrance of Machu Picchu.
During the guided walking tour, you will explore the archaeological site and have opportunities to take photographs at the stops indicated by your guide.
Visitors must follow the established Machu Picchu circuit and continue along the designated route.
After completing your visit, take the bus back to Aguas Calientes.
You will have time to enjoy lunch at one of the restaurants in town.
Lunch is not included.
Depending on your return train schedule, you should arrive at the train station at least 30 minutes before departure.
The train journey back to Ollantaytambo takes approximately 1.5 hours.
Upon arrival, a team member will be waiting to accompany you to your transportation.
Travel approximately another 1.5 hours back to Cusco.
Arrival at your accommodation may be around 10:00 p.m., depending on the assigned train schedule.
Overnight: Cusco.
Lunch: Not included.
Day 5: Cusco – Soraypampa – Humantay Lake
Highlight of the day: Hike to the turquoise Humantay Lake and spend the night in a luxury dome surrounded by the Salkantay and Humantay mountains.
Your mountain adventure begins with pick-up from your hotel in Cusco accompanied by a professional mountain guide.
Travel toward Soraypampa, with a stop in Mollepata to enjoy breakfast before continuing into the Andes.
Upon arrival in Soraypampa, settle into your luxury dome.
The domes feature:
- Premium bed
- Private bathroom
- Hot shower
- Selected amenities
- Private terrace with views of Salkantay and Humantay
From the camp, begin a privately guided hike toward Humantay Lake.
The hike takes approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes.
At the lake, your guide will share information about the ancestral history and spiritual importance of this sacred Andean landscape.
An Andean ceremony will also be held as an offering of gratitude to Pachamama and the Apus.
After enjoying the turquoise lake and surrounding mountains, return to the camp.
A freshly prepared lunch will be waiting for you.
During the afternoon, enjoy an alpaca experience and spend time surrounded by the peaceful Andean landscape.
At sunset, participate in a special Pisco Sour cocktail class and learn how to prepare Peru’s iconic cocktail.
The evening concludes around a private campfire beneath the Andean sky.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Difficulty: Moderate
Activity duration: Approximately 4–5 hours
Starting altitude: 3,800 m / 12,467 ft
Maximum altitude: 4,200 m / 13,780 ft
Camp altitude: 3,900 m / 12,795 ft
Approximate distance: 7 km / 4.34 miles
Accommodation: Luxury dome in Soraypampa
Day 6: Soraypampa – Salkantay Pass – Cusco
Highlight of the day: Reach the impressive Salkantay Pass, the highest point of this two-day mountain experience.
The day begins early with a wake-up at approximately 5:00 a.m.
After an energizing breakfast at the camp, prepare for the ascent toward the highest point of the route.
You will gradually climb through spectacular high-Andean landscapes and follow the famous Seven Snakes Trail toward Salkantay Pass.
The pass reaches approximately 4,638 meters / 15,213 feet above sea level.
At the top, take time to admire panoramic views of the surrounding snow-covered mountains and the imposing Salkantay massif.
A short Andean gratitude ceremony to Pachamama and the Apus will also be held.
After this special moment, begin the descent through an extensive rocky landscape toward Soyrococha and continue back to Soraypampa.
Upon returning to the dome camp, enjoy a special ceviche cooking demonstration prepared by the chef.
A nutritious lunch will then be served.
Finally, board the private transportation for the return journey to Cusco.
Arrival in Cusco is estimated at approximately 6:00 p.m.
Meals: Breakfast and lunch
Difficulty: Moderate
Activity duration: Approximately 6–7 hours
Maximum altitude: Approximately 4,638 m / 15,213 ft
Approximate distance: 14 km / 8.69 miles
Overnight: Cusco.
Day 7: Cusco City Tour & Departure
Highlight of the day: Explore some of Cusco’s most important Inca and colonial sites before saying goodbye to Peru.
At approximately 9:00 a.m., meet your guide in Cusco’s Plaza de Armas to begin the City Tour.
Your first visit will be Cusco Cathedral.
Continue on foot through the Historic Center toward Qorikancha – the Temple of the Sun.
At Qorikancha, your guide will explain the contrast between Inca stonework and the later colonial architecture built over the site.
Continue toward Avenida El Sol, where you will board your transportation for the archaeological section of the tour.
Visit Sacsayhuamán, famous for its enormous stone blocks and impressive Inca architecture.
Continue toward:
- Qenqo – known for its carved stone structures and ceremonial spaces
- Puka Pukara – an Inca archaeological complex located above Cusco
- Tambomachay – an archaeological site associated with water and ceremonial fountains
After the final visit, return to Cusco.
Later, according to your flight schedule, you will be transferred to Cusco Airport for your onward journey.
If your flight departs later in the day, you may have some free time for last-minute shopping or exploring nearby areas.
Upon arrival in Lima, connect with your international departure.
Accommodation: None.
Options Pricing
Starting at $ .00 USD Per Person
Package rates depend on travel dates, selected accommodation category, and availability.
The source itinerary does not provide specific hotel categories or domestic airfare prices.
Optional services, entrance fees, and additional permits not expressly included should be confirmed before booking.
Inclusions
Included in your Peru Adventure 7 Days / 6 Nights:
- Day 1: Arrival in Lima
Airport reception, transfer to your selected hotel, and accommodation in Lima. The Lima City Tour remains optional and must be confirmed separately. - Day 2: Paracas – Ballestas Islands – Ica – Huacachina
Early hotel pick-up in Lima, transportation south, Ballestas Islands speedboat excursion, guide service during the excursion, visit to the Noelia Chocolate Factory, Huacachina Oasis, dune buggy ride, sandboarding, winery visit and tasting, return transportation to Lima, hotel transfer, and accommodation in Lima. - Day 3: Lima – Cusco
Breakfast at the hotel, transfer assistance to Lima Airport, reception upon arrival at Cusco Airport, transfer to your selected hotel, free time for acclimatization, and accommodation in Cusco. The cost of the Lima – Cusco flight is not explicitly confirmed as included. - Day 4: Machu Picchu Full Day
Hotel pick-up in Cusco, private transportation to Ollantaytambo, tourist train to Aguas Calientes, professional guide reception at the train station, bus transportation to and from Machu Picchu, guided walking tour, return train to Ollantaytambo, transportation back to Cusco, and accommodation in Cusco. - Day 5: Humantay Lake & Luxury Dome
Hotel pick-up in Cusco, professional mountain guide, transportation toward Soraypampa, breakfast, accommodation in a luxury dome with private bathroom and hot shower, privately guided hike to Humantay Lake, Andean ceremony, lunch, alpaca experience, Pisco Sour cocktail class, dinner, and overnight accommodation in Soraypampa. - Day 6: Salkantay Pass – Return to Cusco
Breakfast, hike along the Seven Snakes Trail toward Salkantay Pass, Andean gratitude ceremony, descent to Soraypampa, ceviche cooking demonstration, lunch, private transportation back to Cusco, and accommodation in Cusco. - Day 7: Cusco City Tour & Departure
Morning City Tour visiting Cusco Cathedral, Qorikancha, Sacsayhuamán, Qenqo, Puka Pukara, and Tambomachay, transportation during the archaeological section, and transfer to Cusco Airport according to your flight schedule.
Accommodation Included:
- 2 nights in Lima
- 3 nights in Cusco
- 1 night in a luxury dome in Soraypampa
Total: 6 nights.
Not Included / Not Confirmed:
- Meals that are not specifically mentioned in the itinerary
- Optional Lima City Tour on Day 1, unless added to the booking
- Lunch during the Paracas – Ica – Huacachina excursion
- Domestic flight Lima – Cusco
- Domestic flight Cusco – Lima
- Lunch in Aguas Calientes on Machu Picchu Day
- Machu Picchu entrance ticket is not separately specified in the source itinerary and should be confirmed in the final package
- Entrance fees for the Cusco City Tour are not individually specified and should be confirmed
- Personal expenses, tips, and additional services not mentioned in the program
What to bring
RECOMMENDED PACKING LIST
The source itinerary does not provide a formal packing list. The following items are recommended according to the activities included in the program.
- Travel Essentials
- Original passport
- Flight and travel documents
- Cash in Peruvian soles and bank cards
- Clothing
- Light and comfortable clothing for Lima, Paracas, and Ica
- Warm layers for Cusco, Humantay Lake, and Salkantay Pass
- Waterproof or windproof jacket
- Comfortable trekking pants
- Warm hat and gloves
- Hat or cap for sun protection
- Footwear
- Comfortable walking shoes for Lima, Cusco, and Machu Picchu
- Sturdy trekking shoes with ankle support for Humantay Lake and Salkantay Pass
- Comfortable sandals for relaxing at the dome camp
- Accessories
- Small daypack
- Reusable water bottle
- Sunglasses with UV protection
- Camera or smartphone
- Health & Hygiene
- High-SPF sunscreen
- Lip balm
- Personal medications
- Personal toiletries
- Altitude Preparation
- Take your first day in Cusco at a relaxed pace
- Stay well hydrated
- Altitude medication only if recommended by your doctor
- Carry light energy snacks for the mountain excursions
- Optional Items
- Trekking poles
- Lightweight scarf or buff
- Extra thermal layer for Salkantay Pass
Tips:
- Pack in layers because the itinerary combines the coast, desert, Cusco, and high-altitude trekking.
- Keep your passport protected and accessible for your Machu Picchu journey.
- Bring warm clothing for Humantay Lake and Salkantay Pass.
- Start your mountain activities well hydrated and at a comfortable pace.
before you go
How long is this Peru package?
The program lasts 7 days and 6 nights.
Where do I stay during the trip?
The program includes 2 nights in Lima, 3 nights in Cusco, and 1 night in a luxury dome in Soraypampa.
Is the Lima City Tour included?
The Lima City Tour on Day 1 is presented as an optional activity and should be confirmed when booking.
Is lunch included during the Paracas and Huacachina excursion?
No. You will have free time for lunch in Ica, and this meal is not included.
How do we travel to Machu Picchu?
The program includes private transportation from Cusco to Ollantaytambo, tourist train to Aguas Calientes, and bus transportation between Aguas Calientes and Machu Picchu.
How long is the hike to Humantay Lake?
The itinerary describes an approximately 1 hour and 30 minute hike to Humantay Lake.
What is the maximum altitude on Day 5?
Humantay Lake reaches approximately 4,200 meters / 13,780 feet above sea level.
How high is Salkantay Pass?
Salkantay Pass reaches approximately 4,638 meters / 15,213 feet above sea level.
What places are visited during the Cusco City Tour?
The City Tour visits Cusco Cathedral, Qorikancha, Sacsayhuamán, Qenqo, Puka Pukara, and Tambomachay.
Are domestic flights included?
The itinerary uses Lima – Cusco and Cusco – Lima flights, but the source does not explicitly state that airfare is included in the package price.