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Things to do in Lima, Lima Region: The Best Multi-day Tours
Lima, founded by Francisco Pizarro in 1535, is a fascinating city and a treasure trove of history. Explore ancient Incan archeological sites, or stroll through the elegant cathedrals and opulent palaces dating from Spanish colonial times. Downtown Lima is crowded, but you'll enjoy exploring the city's neighborhoods—especially the beachfront areas, which have great shopping and dining and fabulous hotels.
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1. 7 days 6 nights - Lima, Cusco and Ica
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
Live a combined experience between culture and nature. You can visit the historic cities of Lima and Cusco, Machu Picchu and Ica with the lines of Nazca, one of the best experiences in Peru.
Inclusions: 6 nights accommodation, Airport/Departure Tax, Hotel/port pickup and drop-off
Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities, Domestic flights
Reviewed By arseniy_uiaa
In November 2019 I had a tour with Julio, and now I can say that it was my best sightseeing tour in the year. Julio is a nice guide/buddy, and this tour is very well organized. Julio picked me up by calling me to my room at the hotel front desk exactly at 9:00AM. During the tour we saw many places of Lima, including the local market, the historic center, Parque de la Muralla and Barranco District. Julio knows every aspect of Lima transportation system, so we were able to move between important places quickly and without traffic jams. The tour took 4 hours, and they were action-packed hours. You won't be able to finish early and in fact you will be a little exhausted after the tour. I recommend that you take this particular sightseeing tour and another tour outside of Lima. While this is a good tour, there is a lot places you need to see outside of Lima in Peru.
2. 7-Day Machu Picchu and Sacred Valley Luxury Tour from Lima
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 5 reviews
It was spared from destruction by the conquerors, and it’s believed that the Spanish never found this beautiful city nestled in the mountains. This city holds a mystery. Our expert guides will accompany you throughout the whole trip, bringing this fascinating ancient culture to life. The Luxury Machu Picchu Tour guarantees comfort, you will stay in the best 5-star hotels, and travel through the Sacred Valley on the famous Hiram Bingham luxury train, with a return on the Vistadome train. A beautiful guided tour that travelers of all ages can enjoy.
Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, All transfers from the Airport to the hotel, 1 night at the Costa del Sol Wyndham - Lima airport Hotel, 2 nights at the Palacio del Inka, JW Marriott El Convento or Similar Cusco Hotel – Cusco, 2 nights at the Aranwa Luxury Collection Spa resort Hotel, Tambo del Inka or Similar – Urubamba, 1 night at Sumaq, Inkaterra or similar–Machu Picchu OPTIONAL-Belmond Sanctuary Lodge additional fee, Private Transportation during the Cusco City tour and Sacred Valley Tour., Domestic flights Lima-Cusco-Lima, All tours stated in the itinerary are with Professional English-speaking guides, One way Train ride to Machu Picchu on Belmond Hiram Bingham Train. Return on the Vistadome Train, Round trip bus rides from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu, All accommodations are in four or five stars hotels
Exclusions: Gratuities, International flights, Lunches and dinners, Minimum of 2 people, double occupancy
Reviewed By carolinewasterlain
We traveled to Cusco this December with a three day private tour planned with Danny. My mom had done a similar tour with Danny and recommended him/amazing andean adventures to us! Our three day adventure was pretty much perfect; danny was always early to meet us, super friendly, with great english and tons of knowledge to share about the ruins and inca historical sites we visited. He even made the rain clear up so we could get a perfect view of machu picchu after our hike. On day one we went from our hotel to various destinations in sacred valley, which I worked with the company to plan so that we would hit all the spots I wanted to. They were helpful and accommodating in building a highly individualized itinerary. They took care of all permits tickets planning and danny had every document organized and ready at the time needed. We saw the salt mines, moray terraces, markets, ollantaytambo ruins, pisac, picchu, aguas calientes, waynu picchu etc. We always got to skip lines and avoided the crowds. The hotel we stayed at in Ollay was exquisite with flowers and gardens surrounding. We were sad to leave on our last day!! Danny took photos if us along the way and was quick to send them after our trip. Dont see machu picchu any other way. Choose amazing andean adventures!!
3. 15-Day Peru Tour from Lima Including Paracas, Arequipa and Puno
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
The only logistics you'll have to take care of are "enjoy yourself" and "have fun" during this 15-day tour of Peru's top tourist attractions. Spend time exploring Lima, the Nazca Lines, Arequipa, Puno, Lake Titicaca, Cusco, and of course — Machu Picchu. With all of your activities, transportation, and accommodations already booked, you've just got to relax and enjoy the sights. Your tour includes an English-speaking guide, and a transfer to and from Lima airport. Food and drinks are not included.
Inclusions: Accommodation as per itinerary, Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only), Airport pickup and drop-off, Professional guide, Round-trip shared transfers
Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities, Local and international flights
Reviewed By StevenM92
I visited with my 19 y/o daughter in JAN 2020. If I were to do this again, I would not do the 8-day, but would book my own accommodations, transportation within Lima, Cusco, and Agua Calliente. I would do a 1 day Sacred Valley tour from Cusco. I would uber it to Otallatambo, and take the train to/from Agua Calliente, to visit Machu Picchu. I would book my own bus service from Cusco to Puno. The bus from Cusco to Puno was supposed to have wifi, and a bathroom, but it did not. I would book a 1 day Lake Titicaca tour from Puno. I did not like the hotels in Lima or Cusco, but really did like the hotel in Puno. It was in a great location. We were often waiting on tour transportation that was running late. There were several occasions that I considered getting an uber, rather than risking missing our next train or flight due to transportation running late. On one occasion, the driver was an hour late picking us up, and he was speeding and dangerously passing cars on the wrong side of the road as it was pouring rain through the mountains. I called out that driver and told him that it was unsafe, and directed him to slow down so that we made it to the train station alive, even if we miss our train. When booking, I thought that Machu Picchu and Lima were going to overshadow everything else. However, the experiences at Lake Titicaca, the Sacred Valley, and Cusco were a pleasant surprise. I see myself returning to Cusco and the Sacred Valley rather than Lima. This was an amazing experience, but I believe that it would be even better if the same places were visited, but 1 day "tours" were taken of the Sacred Valley and Lake Titicaca.
4. 8 Days Best of The Inca Empire from Lima
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2 reviews
The Inca Empire right at our feet. Visit the most representative and astonishing sites of each place we visit. A memorable selection of the main attractions offered by Cusco and Lima.
Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, All transfers from/to airports, hotels, railway and bus station., All tours & excursions included in the itinerary, 7 nights accommodation according with the itinerary and hotel class options., All entrance fees in each tour & excursion included
Exclusions: Food and drinks, unless specified, Gratuities, Airfare: Lima - Cusco - Lima
Reviewed By LuizDutraNeto
Visiting Lima is always a rewarding experience! We booked an early evening visit to the awesome "Huaca Pucllana" inca ruins, rather impressive with the scenic lights on. Right after the visit, reservations were made at "Huaca Pucllana Dining Experience", a restaurant by the acclaimed Chef Marilú Madueño! No need to say we got a table almost in front of the main pyramid! What a feeling! We had a fantastic dinner, with courteous and kind service, a nice wine and Chef Marilú Madueño outstanding cuisine - Italian flavors and Peruvian touches. We loved the experience! Bon Appétit!
5. 12 Day Highlights of Peru: Lima, Nazca, Colca, Titikaka, Cusco & Machu Picchu
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
An opportunity to discover the wonders Peru has to offer on bus tour through its coast and highlands; our travel companions? the ocean's breeze, the silent of the desert and the tall mountains home to one of the biggest empires of the continent.
Inclusions: Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Transfers airport/hotel/airport, City tour, Bus regular Lima-Paracas, Larco Museum and Magic Water Circuit tour, 1 night accommodation in Lima-Daily breakfast, Transfers bus station/wharf/bus station-Ballestas Islands motor boat excursion, Bus regular Paracas-Nasca, Transfer bus station/hotel/Nasca airport/bus station, Nasca Lines overflight from Nasca-Bus regular Nasca-Arequipa, 1 night accommodation in Nasca-1 night on board-Daily breakfast, Transfer bus station/hotel, 2 days/1 night Colca Canyon-Transfer Colca/Puno, 1 night in Arequipa-1 night in Colca-Daily breakfast, Uros and Taquile Islands with typical lunch-Transfer hotel/bus station, Puno/Cusco by bus with lunch and visits on route, 2 nights accommodation in Puno-Daily breakfast, Transfers bus station/hotel/train station/hotel/airport, Archeological Park of Sacsayhuaman tour-City tour, Sacred Valley of the Incas, Machu Picchu excursion-Buffet lunch, 3 nights accommodation in Cusco-1 night accommodation in the Sacred Valley –Daily breakfast
Exclusions: Food and drinks, unless specified, Gratuities, Pisco airport tax (USD 5.00 per person), Nazca airport tax (USD 14 per person), Flight ticket Cusco - Lima
Reviewed By 1234texas
It is possible to trek into the site, but for most people the train is the option. The trip is about an hour and one half and is wonderful. There is so much to see on the trip that you would like the train tp go slower! For most of the ride, the river will be in clear view, but the mountain views are really spectacular.
6. The Jungle Journey to Machu Picchu
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2 reviews
Veru Voyage is a Peruvian travel agency focused on crafting bespoke itineraries to small groups, with the best Peru has to offer. Every trip is a unique experience. We want you to enjoy new experiences, try it all, and learn along the way. We want to bring you closer to our world, the culture, to the people and their way of living.
Inclusions: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Private transportation
Exclusions: National Flights
Reviewed By Maxpark12
We have been wanting to go to Peru for a long time, and finally decided to go last December with Veru Voyage, and we must say that though it rained a tad (we knew this before hand because it's the rainy season) we couldn't be happier. We did the Lares trek along with Lake Titicaca/Puno and Arequipa, each place is totally different and each one of them offers completely different experiences. Though most recommend not going during the rainy season, and I understand why, everything is so green and beautiful that we think that it's actually a good idea, if we had to do it all over again we would choose the end of the rainy season towards March or April, where everything is still green but it doesn't rain as much. The team at Veru was brilliant, they did everything for us and we could not be happier, it's a boutique travel agency with great service and great price for what you end up with, highly recommended.
7. Lares Tour to Machu Picchu (8 Days)
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
Explore the most important iconic places of Peru. The 8 day tour is the trip designed to experience one of the seven wonders of the world and enjoy the legendary pre-Inca Trail on the way to Machu Picchu. - Meet local people along the hike - Admire Colonial architecture on a tour of historic Lima - Visit the ancient Inca Ruins of Ollantaytambo - Discover the ancient City of Pisac - Witness the spectacular Andes Mountains - Explore the Imperial City of Cusco - Stay in Aguas Calientes or Machu Picchu Town - Enjoy after 3 days of hiking The hot springs in Lares - Visit ancient Inca monuments - Enjoy the impressive Inca site of Cusco
Inclusions: Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Machu Picchu entrance fee, A duffel bag to carry 8 kilos of your personal items., Train tickets Ollantaytambo to Aguas Calientes round trip., Tent and foam mattress, Domestic flight (Lima to Cusco round trip).
Exclusions: Tips for Lares trek TEAM, Huayna Picchu & Machu Picchu mountain tickets., Sleeping bag & Walking sticks (Can be rented from us or bring yours).
Reviewed By TerryHam1
Super full day hike to Rainbow mountain. Finally the tour was done with amazing people from many countries. LITERALLY EVERYTHING WAS VERY WELL ORGANIZED. The food, guide, chef and driver made good job.
8. 6-Day: Full South from Lima to Puno
Overall Ratings
4.7 based on 10 reviews
Take a speedboat out to the Ballestas Islands to see penguins and sea lions in their natural habitat. – Paracas Dune Buggy up and Sandboard down the biggest sand dunes at the only desert oasis in South America. – Huacachina Make a quick stop (30 minutes) to see the Nazca Lines for free, or let us assist with a Nazca Lines flight (overnight stay required). – Nazca Tour or trek the second deepest canyon in the world at the Colca Canyon. – Arequipa Take a boat to Lake Titicaca, the highest navigable lake in the world, and visit families living on the floating islands. – Puno Free hotel/hostel pickups and dropoffs at every stop. Avoid ripoffs and unsafe taxis.
Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Restroom on board, Pick up and drop off at your hotel, Horse Exhibition, Chincha Secret Slaves Tunnels, Pisco Vineyard Guided Tour, Nazca Viewing Tower, Bilingual Guide
Exclusions: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Reviewed By Pradeep K
Where do I start? I’m a solo traveler who booked a ticket to Peru 4 days before the flight and I’ve never been to South America and nor can I speak Spanish which made me anxious. Peru Hop was the first company I contacted via email and they have been super helpful!! From all the communication, the arrangements, Peru hop made it so so easy!! It’s not like the hop on hop off buses in Europe, this is a tour full of experiences and I’m always skeptical for paying to travel around but this is well worth it. More importantly the guides were great in particular Ricardo!! This guy made me feel so welcomed, talked to me like we’ve know each other for ages. He answered all my questions, made enquirer for me, and looked after me. Alex have such good insight to the national reserve. I met wonderful people and had the best time of my life. I’m booking Peru Hop again for Cusco to lake titicaca. I don’t usually write reviews but I had to share how good they were.
9. 10-day Tour from Lima: Amazon Jungle, Machu Picchu and Lake Titicaca
Overall Ratings
4.7 based on 6 reviews
Explore Peru on a 10 day tour from Lima. Fly to the Amazon Jungle and see native wildlife in their natural habitat. Visit the Sacred Valley of the Incas and see Machu Picchu and the city of Cusco. Then, take a scenic tourist coach ride to Lake Titicaca and be amazed by the unique Uros floating islands made of totora reed and Taquile island.
Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast, 9 nights of accommodation in carefully selected hotels, Professional English Speaking Tour Guide, Professional Driver, Round Trip Expedition Train To Machu Picchu, Local Taxes, Round Trip Bus Aguas Calientes €- Machu Picchu - Aguas Calientes, All Jungle Excursions, All Excursions And Tours, All Transfers And Transportation, Tourist Coach From Cusco to Puno, Speedy Deluxe Motor Boat Trip To Uros And Taquile Islands
Exclusions: Gratuities, International Flights, Domestic Flights, Optional Huayna Picchu Hike: ($15USD Per Person)
Reviewed By Jzeliger51
We had 2 nights in the Amazon at Amazona Posadas. We packed in a lot to very little time. The lodge was beautiful and very comfortable, food was excellent. Our guide was very good but seemed a bit disinterested at times. Very knowledgeable. We then went to Cusco, had a walking tour and cooking class. Our new guide, Albero was excellent. Our cooking class with Jesus was fun, very accommodating. We then moved on to the Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu. Highly recommend the hike at MP Mountain. Our guide was very supportive and patient! Next we then went to the Rainbow Mountain. Unfortunately, though I requested we NOT go to Vinicunca, that is where we were taken. It was very beautiful, but very crowded. I did not understand why we did not go to Palcoyo. Was told later it was not accessible due to landslides. This may have been the case, but was unhappy about the lack of transparency prior to embarking. Overall, we were very happy with our experience and grateful to have completed it before the travel restrictions were set in place for the COVID pandemic.
10. Essential south: 9 days Lima, Cusco, Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu, Lake Titicaca
Overall Ratings
4.7 based on 3 reviews
Enjoy the best of Peru during this round-trip tour beginning in beautiful Lima and ending with a drop-off at the Puno airport. Spend nine memorable days in this stunning country, visit charming colonial cities, learn about the legacy of ancient civilisations, and explore some of the most spectacular landscapes on the planet. Meet the descendants of the Incas and the camelids of the Andes. Discover the Sacred Valley of the Incas, observe the shadows of the past surrounding the islands of Lake Titikaka. Then, enjoy a pilgrimage to the peaks of the Andes to tour the magnificent citadel and mountain of Machu Picchu.
Inclusions: Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Eight nights of accomodation in the hotel category selected, Round trip transfers upon arrival and departure of the airport, Roundtrip transfer to Cusco train station for the trip to Machu Picchu, Round trip train ticket to Aguas Calientes (Expedition or Voyager train), Round trip bus ticket from Aguas Calientes to the citadel of Machu Picchu, Guided tour to Machu Pichu and the other attractions mentioned in the itinerary, Admission to all major monuments and sightseeing attractions mentioned in the itinerary, One way ticket bus from Cusco to Puno
Exclusions: Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages during meals., Expenses of a personal nature., Other vistis non specified in the itinerary., International flights to Perú., International and domestic airport departure taxes., Meals or items not stated explicitly in the programme., Gratuities for driver and guide (optional)., Domestic flight ticket: Lima - Cusco / Puno - Lima
Reviewed By Kathy F
Picked up from hotel and driven to magic water circuit fountains and light show. Fun group of 9 and our guide was wonderful. Beautiful fountains great show with lights and music then on to a buffet dinner and folklore show. Good food great show. Delivered back to hotel safe and sound.
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