Peru 11 days - Huacachina, Nasca, Machu Picchu and Manu
An 11-day trip that covers Lima, Nazca, Cusco, Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu and the Manu Reserve.
5.036 m / 16.522 ft
2 to 5 stars
Small group
Daily departures
Description of the trip
Discover Peru on an 11-day journey full of contrasts and unique experiences. From the modernity and colonial charm of Lima, through the imposing mountains of Cusco and the magic of Machu Picchu, to venturing into the deep jungle of Manu National Park, this route is designed for those who want to experience the best of the country in a single trip.
Your adventure will begin in the capital, where tradition and innovation coexist, with world-class gastronomy and a history marked by colonial heritage. You will then travel to the Andes, cradle of the Inca Empire, where the cobblestone streets of Cusco, the Sacred Valley, and the wonder of the world, Machu Picchu, will transport you to a past full of mystery and ancestral wisdom.
The journey ends in the heart of the Amazon, exploring Manu, considered one of the most biodiverse areas on the planet. Here you will observe multicolored birds, listen to the sounds of the jungle at dawn, navigate crystal-clear rivers, and marvel at an untouched natural world.
More than just an itinerary, this program is an invitation to connect with the history, culture, and nature of Peru. Guided by local experts, with organized services and the warmth of Illa Kuntur Travel & Wellness, you will live a transformative journey that will remain in your memory forever.
PROGRAM
Arrival in Lima and Transfer to Hotel
Reception at the airport and transfer to the hotel in Lima. Tour of the Plaza de Armas, the Archbishop’s Palace, the Cathedral Basilica, and the Municipal Palace, exploring the colonial history of the city.
Excursion to Paracas + Huacachina Oasis + Trip to Nazca
Departure to Paracas for a tour of the Ballestas Islands, observing marine fauna. Visit to Huacachina Lagoon and the desert oasis before returning to Lima.
Overflight of the Nazca Lines + Return to Lima
Trip to Nazca to take the overflight over the enigmatic Nazca Lines, admiring their impressive geoglyphs, before returning to the hotel.
Trip to Cusco + City Tour in the Afternoon
Flight to Cusco and city tour visiting the Cathedral, Qoricancha, Sacsayhuaman, Qenqo, Pukapukara, and Tambomachay, discovering the grandeur of Inca architecture.
Sacred Valley Excursion + Connection to Machu Picchu
Excursion to the Sacred Valley, with a visit to Pisac and the fortress of Ollantaytambo. In the afternoon, train transfer to Aguas Calientes to spend the night.
Visit to Machu Picchu + Return to Cusco
Guided visit to the citadel of Machu Picchu, exploring its temples and terraces. Return to Aguas Calientes, train trip to Ollantaytambo and transfer to Cusco.
Trip to Manu National Park
Trip to Manu National Park, crossing Paucartambo, Ninamarca and the Patria Valley. Arrival at the lodge in the Amazon rainforest to spend the night.
Trip to Manu + Cloud Forest + Pillcopata + Manu Green Lodge
On the way we will visit the funeral towers or Chullpas of Ninamarca and also visit the cloud forest where you can see the cock-of-the-rock.
Manu + Clay Licks + Machuwasi Lagoon + Manu Lodge
Jungle hike to the Clay Licks and Machuwasi Lagoon, enjoying the biodiversity of Manu and its impressive natural landscapes.
Manu + Port of Atalaya + San Pedro + Cusco
Return from Manu National Park, passing through Port of Atalaya and San Pedro, before arriving in Cusco to rest and close the adventure.
Cusco + Transfer to Airport
Breakfast and transfer to Cusco airport to board the return flight, ending an unforgettable journey through Peru’s history and nature.
Peru Itinerary in 11 days
DAY 1: AIRPORT / PLAZA DE ARMAS / ARCHBISHOP'S PALACE / CATHEDRAL BASILICA / MUNICIPAL PALACE
- Upon your arrival at Jorge Chávez International Airport, our team will welcome you and transfer you to your hotel in Lima. In the afternoon (around 1:30 p.m.), we will begin the City Tour, which lasts approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes.
- Panoramic view of Huaca Pucllana, an ancient pre-Inca ceremonial center from the Lima culture.
- Tour through Lima’s Historic Center (UNESCO World Heritage): Paseo de la República, Plaza San Martín, and Plaza Mayor.
- Observation of important monuments such as the Government Palace, the Archbishop’s Palace, the Cathedral of Lima, and the Municipal Palace.
- Brief tour of modern Lima through traditional residential areas, and return to the hotel.
- Accommodation: Hotel in Lima.
DAY 2: HOTEL / PARACAS / BALLESTAS ISLANDS / HUACACHINA LAGOON / HUACACHINA OASIS / NASCA
- Box breakfast or takeaway breakfast before the tour.
- Early morning departure in private service toward Paracas.
- Boarding at the tourist pier for the excursion to the Ballestas Islands.
- Panoramic view of the Candelabro geoglyph during the navigation.
- Tour around the Ballestas Islands to observe sea lions, Humboldt penguins, and seabirds.
- Continuation of the trip toward the city of Ica.
- Visit to the “El Catador” winery to learn about the wine and pisco production process, including a tasting.
- Transfer to the Huacachina Oasis and free time to enjoy the scenery.
- Dune buggy ride in the Ica desert and sandboarding activity.
- Final transfer to the selected hotel in Ica.
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- Meals: Takeaway breakfast.
- Accommodation: Hotel in Ica.
DAY 3: HOTEL / NAZCA / LINEAS DE NAZCA / LIMA
- Breakfast at the hotel in Ica.
- After breakfast, we will prepare for a fascinating day. At the scheduled time, we will pick you up and head toward the city of Nazca, where you will experience one of the most memorable moments of the trip.
- After traveling along the Pan-American Highway and crossing the impressive desert landscapes, we will arrive at the Nazca airfield, the starting point for this incredible aerial adventure.
- Here, we will take an unforgettable 30–35 minute flight, where you will observe iconic figures such as the condor, the monkey, the hummingbird, among others.
- After the flight, we will visit the María Reiche Museum and then enjoy free time for lunch at a local restaurant (not included).
- Between 2:00 and 3:00 p.m., we will begin our return journey to Ica and then continue to Lima, arriving around 10:00 p.m.
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- Meals: Takeaway breakfast.
- Accommodation: Hotel in Lima.
DAY 4: LIMA - CUSCO AIRPORT / CATHEDRAL / QORICANCHA / SACSAYHUAMAN / QENQO / PUKAPUKARA / TAMBOMACHAY
- Early in the morning, you will be transferred from your hotel in Lima to Jorge Chávez Airport to board your flight to Cusco. Upon arrival, our assistance team will welcome you and accompany you to your hotel to rest and acclimate to the altitude. In the afternoon, the city tour begins with a visit to the Temple of Coricancha, followed by the main archaeological sites located on the outskirts of Cusco: Sacsayhuamán, Qenqo, Puka Pukara, and Tambomachay. The day ends near Cusco’s Main Square, with free time to walk around and enjoy the local atmosphere before returning to the hotel.
DAY 5: HOTEL / PISAC / OLLANTAYTAMBO / AGUAS CALIENTES
- After breakfast at the hotel, we begin our tour of the Sacred Valley with a visit to the Taray viewpoint and the Pisac archaeological complex, where you can admire terraces, temples, and beautiful landscapes. We also visit the Pisac artisan market, known for its textiles, ceramics, and handmade crafts.
- At midday, we continue to Urubamba to enjoy a buffet lunch featuring traditional regional dishes. We then head to Ollantaytambo, one of the best-preserved Inca fortresses, famous for its impressive terraces and strategic importance in the valley.
- After the visit, we head to the train station to board the train to Aguas Calientes. Along the way, you can enjoy the Andean scenery and the Urubamba River. Upon arrival, we will be waiting to take you to your hotel, where you can rest before the visit to Machu Picchu the following day.
DAY 6: AGUAS CALIENTES / MACHU PICCHU / AGUAS CALIENTES / OLLANTAYTAMBO / CUSCO
- We will start the day early with breakfast at the hotel as we prepare for one of the most anticipated experiences of the trip: the visit to the Inca Citadel of Machu Picchu.
- From Aguas Calientes, we will take the ecological bus that brings us to the entrance of the Machu Picchu Archaeological Sanctuary. The ride takes approximately 30 minutes.
- Upon arrival at the entrance, we will meet our specialized guide, who will lead us on a fascinating tour through this Wonder of the World. During the guided visit, we will learn about the incredible Inca architecture, the layout of its temples, plazas, agricultural terraces, and the possible purposes of this sacred city.
- We will also have time to enjoy the surroundings and take photographs of this archaeological jewel, surrounded by towering mountains and a mystical atmosphere.
- In the afternoon, we will take the bus back to Aguas Calientes for a delicious lunch (Not included), and at the scheduled time, we will board the train back. During the journey, we can relax and enjoy the landscapes of the Sacred Valley before reaching the train station.
- Upon arrival in Ollantaytambo, our transportation will be waiting to bring you back to Cusco, dropping you off at your hotel and concluding
DAY 7: HOTEL / PAUCARTAMBO / NINAMARCA / VALLE PATRIA / PILCOPATA / ATALAYA / MANU LODGE
- Breakfast at the hotel in Cusco before beginning the journey toward the Peruvian Amazon.
- The route starts by crossing the Andean mountains, with visits to Paucartambo and the Ninamarca chullpas, ancient funerary tombs belonging to the pre-Inca LUPACA culture.
- We will ascend to Acjanaco, the entrance to Manu National Park, and then descend into the cloud forest, where we will appreciate its rich biodiversity, including orchids, bromeliads, and various bird species.
- In the cloud forest, we may observe the Andean Cock-of-the-Rock, as well as toucans, quetzals, and some of the monkeys that inhabit the area.
- We will continue toward the Patria and Pilcopata valleys until reaching the port of Atalaya, where we will take a boat along the Madre de Dios River to our lodge, where dinner and time to rest or enjoy optional activities await.
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner.
- Accommodation: Lodge.
DAY 8: MANU / MONKEY LODGE / MAMMAL LODGE / MANU LODGE
- At dawn, we will enjoy breakfast surrounded by the sounds of the Amazon rainforest as we prepare for a day of exploration.
- We will begin a hike along the forest trails, discovering its biodiversity: giant rubber and ficus trees, as well as capuchin, woolly, and howler monkeys, along with a variety of colorful birds.
- In the afternoon, we will visit the mammal clay lick, a site where several species come to consume mineral-rich clay. We will reach it after a 35-minute walk through the forest.
- From an elevated, camouflaged platform, we will observe wildlife such as tapirs, peccaries, deer, and, with luck, the jaguar enjoying a safe vantage point equipped with mosquito nets.
- For those who wish to continue exploring, nighttime walks will be organized to spot bioluminescent insects, frogs, tarantulas, and the characteristic sounds of the jungle at night. At the end, we will return to the lodge to rest.
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner.
- Accommodation: Lodge.
DAY 9: MANU / CLAY LICK /LAGUNA MACHUWASI / MANU LODGE
- Early in the morning, we will board a boat to visit a clay lick, where parakeets, parrots, and macaws gather at dawn to consume essential minerals, creating a unique natural spectacle.
- After observing this activity, we will enjoy an outdoor breakfast before continuing to Machuwasi Lagoon, an area surrounded by lush vegetation and abundant Amazonian wildlife.
- From this point, with the help of binoculars and a telescope, we will observe herons, hawks, ducks, oropendolas, and groups of capybaras; with some luck, even anacondas or boa constrictors in their natural habitat.
- In the afternoon, we will have free time to relax by the river, swim, or practice artisanal fishing while enjoying the tranquility of the rainforest.
- At nightfall, we will take a nighttime walk to search for caimans in river and swamp areas, spotting their glowing eyes through our flashlights before returning to the lodge to rest.
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
- Accommodation: Lodge.
DAY 10: MANU / ATALAYA PORT / SAN PEDRO / CUSCO
- Early in the morning, we will board a boat to visit a clay lick, where parakeets, parrots, and macaws gather at dawn to consume essential minerals, creating a unique natural spectacle.
- After observing this activity, we will enjoy an outdoor breakfast before continuing to Machuwasi Lagoon, an area surrounded by lush vegetation and abundant Amazonian wildlife.
- From this point, with the help of binoculars and a telescope, we will be able to spot herons, hawks, ducks, oropendolas, and groups of capybaras. With some luck, we may even observe anacondas or boa constrictors in their natural habitat.
- In the afternoon, we will have free time to relax by the river, swim, or practice artisanal fishing while enjoying the peaceful surroundings of the rainforest.
- At nightfall, we will take a nighttime walk to search for caimans in river and swamp areas, spotting their glowing eyes with our flashlights before returning to the lodge to rest.
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
- Accommodation: Lodge.
DAY 11: CUSCO / AEROPUERTO
- At the scheduled time, we will pick you up from your hotel in Cusco and transfer you to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport in a private service.
- With this transfer, we conclude an unforgettable journey through the Andes, the Amazon rainforest, and Peru’s most impressive archaeological sites with Illa Kuntur Travel & Wellness.
- Meals: Breakfast
INCLUDES – NOT INCLUDED – DETAILS
Includes
- 2 nights in a hotel in Lima
- 1 night in a hotel in Ica
- 3 nights in a hotel in Cusco
- 1 night in a hotel in Aguas Calientes
- 3 nights in Manu Lodges
- Lima City Tour
- Tour to the Huacachina Oasis
- Nasca Lines overflight experience
- Imperial Cusco City Tour + transfers
- Sacred Valley excursion with buffet lunch + Aguas Calientes
- Private visit to Machu Picchu with a specialized guide | Private service
- Visit to Manu National Park
- Bus Cama from Ica to Nasca (2 h 41 min trip).
- Bus Cama from Nasca to Lima (7-hour trip)
- Entrance ticket to Machu Picchu (It is recommended to book 2 to 3 months in advance).
- Round-trip tourist train: Ollantaytambo > Aguas Calientes – Ollantaytambo.
- Tourist bus: Aguas Calientes – Machu Picchu – Aguas Calientes.
- Tourist transportation: Cusco – Manu National Park – Cusco.
- Entrance fees to all attractions mentioned in Lima, Ica, Cusco, and Manu.
- Tourist transportation: Ollantaytambo – Cusco.
- Pick-up and transfer in Lima and Cusco: Airport – Hotel – Airport
- 09 breakfasts included.
- 05 lunches included.
- 03 dinners included.
- 24/7 assistance in Spanish and English
- Professional guides on all activities
- Bilingual service upon prior request
- Personalized concierge service to accompany you throughout your trip
Not Included
- Domestic and international flights.
- Personal expenses such as shopping, tips, and additional activities.
- Lunches and dinners not mentioned in the itinerary.
- Additional travel insurance covering cancellations, lost luggage, etc.
- Personal equipment and any other items not specified.
- Any service not clearly mentioned in the itinerary.
- Tips for guides, drivers, and service staff.
What to Bring
- For Lima and Cusco: light clothing during the day and warm layers at night (sweaters, thermal jacket).
- For Machu Picchu: comfortable sneakers, lightweight pants, hat, and rain poncho.
- For the jungle (Manu): fresh long-sleeve clothing (shirts/pants) for mosquito protection, comfortable sandals, and swimwear.
Accessories
- Insect repellent (essential in the jungle).
- Sunscreen and lip balm.
- Hat/cap and sunglasses.
- Headlamp or small flashlight (very useful in the jungle).
- Small daypack for daily excursions.
- Reusable water bottle.
Health and Safety
- Coca candies or doctor-recommended altitude medication for Cusco.
- Personal first-aid kit with basic medicines.
- Travel insurance (highly recommended).
- Hand sanitizer or wet wipes.
Technology and Money
- Camera or smartphone with enough storage.
- Portable charger (power bank).
- Power adapter type A/B.
- Cash in soles for purchases in small towns and local communities.
About Trains to Machu Picchu
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Recommendations for Your Trip
Health and Altitude Recommendations
- Inform the agency and your doctor if you have heart or respiratory issues, high blood pressure, are pregnant, or have any chronic condition. This tour includes high-altitude destinations: Puno (3,827 m), Colca Canyon (5,000 m), Cusco (3,399 m).
- To prevent altitude sickness: stay well hydrated (2–3 liters daily), avoid alcohol and intense physical activity during the first 48 hours, rest upon arrival, and drink coca tea. Consult your doctor about preventive medication.
- Bring enough personal medication for 13 days (regular treatments, pain relievers, and altitude-related medication).
- Pack layered clothing: temperatures range from 20–25°C during the day and 0–5°C at night in high-altitude areas.
Travel Rules and Recommendations
- Always follow your guide’s instructions and respect the regulations at archaeological sites.
- Keep your belongings secure, especially in markets and terminals. Use a front-carry backpack for valuable items.
- Large backpacks (+40L), tripods, walking sticks without rubber tips, food, and drones are not allowed in Machu Picchu.
- Carry cash in soles for tips, market purchases, and public restroom fees.
- In case of emergencies, contact our 24-hour assistance team or call: Tourist Police 105, Emergencies 911.
Additional Recommendations
- Bring a type A/B/C power adapter (Peru uses 220V).
- Keep digital copies of important documents stored in the cloud.
- Machu Picchu tickets must be reserved 3–4 months in advance.
Peru in 11 days prices
The “Lima – Nazca – Cusco – Sacred Valley – Machu Picchu – Manu Tour” can begin any day of the week, throughout the year.
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PERU TRAVEL PACKAGE IN 11 DAYS Lima, Nazca, Cusco, Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu, and Manu Price Per Person - Minimum 2 people |
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GROUP SERVICE (Without Hotel)
Tours + Entrance Fees + Transfers + Train to Machu Picchu
Voyager or Expedition Train
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GROUP SERVICE
Tours + Entrance Fees + Transfers + Train to Machu Picchu + ⭐⭐ Hotels
In Lima, Ica, Cusco, Aguas Calientes, and Manu Lodges
Voyager or Expedition Train
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GROUP SERVICE
Tours + Entrance Fees + Transfers + Train to Machu Picchu + ⭐⭐⭐ Hotels
In Lima, Ica, Cusco, Aguas Calientes, and Manu Lodges
Voyager or Expedition Train
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US$ 1150.00 |
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PREMIUM SERVICE
Tours + Entrance Fees + Transfers + Train to Machu Picchu + ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Hotels
In Lima, Ica, Cusco, Aguas Calientes, and Manu Lodges
Vistadome Standard Train
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US$ 1510.00 |
Special Rates
- 1 person: Personalized quote
- Groups of 3+ people: Group discount
- Children: Special discount
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