6 days
Peru Adventurer 7 Days 6 Nights By Train
Highlights
- Welcome & Lima City Tour
- Full-Day Tour: Paracas, Ballestas Islands & Ica Huacachina
- Arrival In Cusco & City Tour
- Sacred Valley Of The Incas
- Machu Picchu
- Rainbow Mountain (Vinicunca)
- Farewell & Departure
Day-by-day itinerary
- Upon your arrival in Lima, our team will be waiting for you at the airport holding a sign
- with your name to transfer you safely to your selected hotel.
- Hotel Check-in: Starts at 2:00 PM
- 2:00 – 2:30 PM – Hotel pickup and transfer to the tour starting point.
- 2:30 – 4:30 PM – Lima City Tour: Discover Lima's modern and colonial highlights, including Miraflores, San Isidro, Huaca Pucllana, Parque del Amor, Plaza San Martín, and the Historic Center of Lima.
- 4:30 – 6:30 PM San Francisco Convent & Catacombs: Explore one of Lima's most iconic colonial landmarks, featuring its historic library, cloisters, and fascinating underground catacombs.
- Overnight stay in Lima
- 4:00 – 4:50 AM - Hotel pickups at different locations.
- 5:00 AM – Departure by tourist bus to Paracas.
- 8:00 AM - Estimated arrival in Paracas.
- Free time for breakfast (not included).
- Ballestas Islands Excursion: Observe sea lions, Humboldt penguins, and native seabirds in their natural habitat.
- Enjoy a panoramic view of "El Candelabro", the famous giant geoglyph etched into the hillside.
- 11:00 AM – Departure to Ica by tourist bus (approx. 3 hours).
- Arrival in Ica and visit to a traditional artisanal winery.
- Lunch at a local restaurant (optional, not included).
- 3:00 PM Guided tour of traditional winery to learn about the production of Peruvian Pisco and wine.
- 4:25 PM Tasting of Pisco, wine, Pisco Sour, and Pisco - based cream liqueurs.
- Huacachina Adventure: Enjoy an exciting dune buggy ride & sandboarding experience in the desert.
- 7:00 PM Departure from Ica to Lima.
- 11:00 PM Estimated arrival in Lima, depending on traffic conditions.
- Overnight stay in Lima
- Breakfast at the hotel
- Morning - Hotel Pickup for Flight: Pickup from your hotel and transfer to Lima airport 3 hours prior to your scheduled flight departure. (Flight not included)
- Arrival in Cusco & city tour: our team will be waiting for you with a sign featuring your name to transfer you to your selected hotel
- Hotel Check-in: Starts at 12:00 PM.
- 12:40 PM Hotel pickup to begin the Cusco City Tour, a rich historical and cultural journey through the iconic sites of the Imperial City:
- The Cathedral of Cusco
- Qorikancha (Temple of the Sun)
- Sacsayhuamán
- Q'enqo
- Puka Pukara
- Tambomachay
- 6:00 PM Return to hotel
- Overnight stay in Cusco
- Breakfast at the hotel.
- 7:20 AM Our team will pick you up from your hotel and accompany you to the tour starting point.
- 9:00 AM Begin your tour of the majestic Sacred Valley of the Incas.
- 10:20 AM Visit the Pisac Archaeological Site, famous for its impressive agricultural terraces.
- 1:30 PM Buffet lunch at a traditional restaurant in the Sacred Valley.
- 3:00 PM Continue to Ollantaytambo, known as the "Living Inca Town," famous for its massive stone fortress.
- 7:00 PM Train ride from Ollantaytambo to Aguas Calientes (Machu Picchu Pueblo ) - EXPEDITION TRAIN SERVICE
- 8:40 PM Arrival in Aguas Calientes, where our team will welcome you and escort you to your selected hotel. Overnight stay in Aguas Calientes.
- Breakfast at the hotel.
- 7:00 AM Bus transfer ride from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu.
- 8:00 AM Guided tour of the Machu Picchu Citadel (approximate duration: 2 hours).
- Late morning: Return by bus.
- 3:20 / 4:30 / 5:30 PM Train ride from Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo aboard the VISTADOME OBSERVATORY TRAIN
- 5:20 PM Upon arrival in Ollantaytambo, train staff will welcome you and transfer to Cusco by tourist bus.
- Overnight stay in Cusco
- 4:00 – 4:50 AM Hotel pickups across different locations.
- 4:50 AM Departure to the town of Cusipata (approximately a 2-hour bus ride).
- 6:30 AM Enjoy a delicious buffet breakfast.
- 7:00 AM Transfer to Wasipata, the starting point of the hike (approximately 2.2 miles / 3.5 km).
- 10:00 AM Arrival at Rainbow Mountain ( 16,470 feet / 5,020 meters), also known as Vinicunca. Guided tour and free time for photos.
- 11:00 AM Hike back to Wasipata.
- 1:00 PM Buffet lunch in Cusipata.
- 4:00 PM Return to Cusco.
- 6:40 PM Farewell dinner with a Traditional Cultural Show
- Overnight stay in Cusco
- Breakfast at the hotel.
- 9:00 AM Hotel check-out. You may leave your luggage at the reception until your airport transfer.
- Airport Transfer: Our team will pick you up from your hotel 2 hours prior to your scheduled flight for your transfer to Cusco Airport.
- End of our services.
What's included
- Round-trip airport transfers (Airport - Hotel - Airport in both Lima and Cusco).
- 2 nights of hotel accommodation in Lima.
- 3 nights of hotel accommodation in Cusco.
- 1 night of hotel accommodation in Aguas Calientes.
- 5 breakfasts.
- 3 lunches.
- Lima City Tour.
- Full Day Tour to Paracas, Ballestas Islands & Ica Huacachina.
- Pisco, wine, Pisco Sour, and Pisco-based cream liqueur tasting.
- Dune buggy ride and sandboarding experience.
- Round-trip tourist train ticket (Expedition – VISTADOME OBSERVATORY).
- Machu Picchu Tour.
- Cusco City Tour.
- Rainbow Mountain Tour.
- Farewell dinner with traditional cultural show
- Professional bilingual tour guide (English - Spanish).
- Entrance fees to all tourist attractions specified in the itinerary.
- Round-trip bus tickets (Aguas Calientes - Machu Picchu - Aguas Calientes).
- 24/7 guest assistance and travel monitoring.
- Meals not specified in the itinerary.
- Domestic and international Flights.
- Gratuities (tips) and personal expenses
What's not included
- Domestic and international flights Air tickets are at the traveler's expense.
- Meals not specified Only meals listed in the itinerary are included.
- Tips and personal expenses Extra expenses and tips are optional.
- Optional entrances not listed Attractions outside the itinerary cost extra.
Practical info
Duration7 days
ModeTrain to Machu Picchu
LanguagesEnglish
Meeting pointPick-up from your hotel in Lima
FlightsNot included
Accommodation
Standard 3★ hotel
What to pack
Recommendations based on your travel season
Dry season (April–October)
Sunny days and cold nights- Layered clothing (a warm jacket for cold nights)
- Sunscreen and a cap or hat
- Sunglasses
- Insect repellent
- Comfortable trekking shoes
- Reusable water bottle
Rainy season (November–March)
Frequent rain and lush green scenery- Poncho or waterproof jacket
- Waterproof trekking shoes
- Quick-dry clothing and a spare change
- Sunscreen (the sun peeks out between showers)
- Waterproof cover for backpack and camera
- Insect repellent
Original ID or passport (required for entry).
Machu Picchu Circuits
Since 2024, entry to Machu Picchu is organized into three official circuits with fixed routes. Here's what you should know:
Upper-section route with the classic panoramic views: the postcard photo from the Guardian's House. Ideal for those seeking the best shots of the sanctuary.
The most complete: combines the upper panoramic view with the urban sector (temples and squares). The most popular route and the one included in our packages.
Lower urban-sector route: temples, terraces and squares at the foot of the citadel. Does not include the classic upper panoramic view.
Our packages include Circuit 2 (classic) by default, subject to availability. We recommend booking 2 to 3 months in advance. If it sells out, we reassign to Circuit 1 or 3, always guaranteeing your entry to Machu Picchu.
Frequently asked questions
Yes. Machu Picchu has limited daily capacity; we recommend booking 2 to 4 weeks ahead, especially in high season.
Yes, prices shown are per person and may vary with the number of travelers and the season.
ID or passport, comfortable warm clothing, sunscreen, insect repellent, a hat and water.
Of course. Tell us in the form or via WhatsApp and we will tailor the trip for you.
You choose your package and pay your deposit online securely: your booking is confirmed instantly. You settle the balance when you arrive in Peru.
Terms & Conditions
General conditions (all packages)
- Prices are per person.
- Group (shared) service; applies from 2 people.
- Double, matrimonial or triple room (check-in: 11:00).
- Valid for any country and/or nationality.
- Does not include national or international flights.
- Rate frozen for all of 2026.
- No refund if the passenger cancels while in Cusco.
Deposit & payments
- By Car: 20% deposit, no fee.
- By Train: 30% deposit, no fee.
- Final balance by card: 6% bank fee.
- We recommend paying the balance in cash.
- The balance is paid on your first day of arrival, at the hotel in Cusco.
Important
- Passport valid for at least 6 months as of the date of entry into Peru.
- Bills in good condition (damaged notes are not accepted).
- Open-date booking: confirm exact dates at least 30 days in advance.
- You don't need to have your flights purchased when booking.
Discounts
- Under 18: from USD 20 depending on age.
- University students up to 24: USD 20.
- Requirement: valid student ID showing name, university and expiry date.
After booking
After booking, you can upload your documents directly in your Passenger Portal (you'll receive the link by email once your payment is confirmed). You can also send them to reservas@machupicchugolden.com
- ID or passport (valid for at least 6 months) for each traveler.
- Flight ticket (you may send it up to 60 days before arrival).
- WhatsApp number for coordination.
