This 5-day itinerary offers a complete Peru experience, starting with a tour of Lima, where you explore its Historic Center, the Huaca Pucllana and the Parque del Amor. Then, you travel to Ica and Paracas to discover the Ballestas Islands and the Ica Museum. In Cusco, you will take a city tour visiting the Plaza de Armas, the Temple of Qorikancha and the impressive ruins of Sacsayhuaman. The fourth day is dedicated to the wonder of Machu Picchu, where you enjoy a guided tour of the ancient ruins. The trip culminates with a free day in Cusco to explore at your own pace before returning to Lima.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 15.
our guide will contact you 10 minutes before arriving at your hotel located in the historical center.
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cusco 5 Day | Lima - Ica and Machu picchu lasts about 5 days.
Prices start at $650 per person for this Lima experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, with 11 departures a day between 4:00 AM and 12:30 PM.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Yes, pickup is offered. our guide will contact you 10 minutes before arriving at your hotel located in the historical center. Pickup points include Tierra Viva Miraflores Larco Hotel, Peruvian Hotels Boutique.
The experience is available in EN, ES.
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 20 participants.
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 6 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Machupicchu Holiday.
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
Get ready for 5 non-stop days of high-octane adventure. Sandboard down massive desert dunes in Huacachina, fly over the Andes to Cusco, and trek through history to the gates of Machu Picchu. Fully managed, zero stress—just pure action!
Thank you for your fantastic review! We’re thrilled you enjoyed the adventure and smooth organization from the desert to Machu Picchu. It was a pleasure having you with us! 😊
Highlights of the 5-Day Express: • Lima: Colonial history & great food scene • Ica: Thrilling desert dunes & oasis views • Cusco & Machu Picchu: World-class Incan history & vistas 10/10 execution for anyone on a tight schedule!
Thank you for your fantastic review! We’re thrilled you enjoyed the highlights of Peru and that the itinerary worked perfectly for your schedule. It was a pleasure having you with us! 😊
They arranged secure luggage storage while we took the train to Machu Picchu with just small daypacks. Little details like that made a big difference.I felt completely looked after. Picked up right from Lima airport and escorted every step of the way.
Thank you for your wonderful review! We’re delighted that the organization and small details made your journey smooth and worry-free. It was a pleasure taking care of you throughout your adventure! 😊
Machu Picchu entry rules are very strict now, but our guide had our circuit passes ready and got us through the security line in 2 minutes.
Thank you for sharing your experience! We’re glad everything went smoothly at Machu Picchu and that our guide helped make the visit stress-free. It was a pleasure having you with us! 😊
I’m usually a DIY traveler, but arranging the trains, entry tickets, and permits for Machu Picchu alongside an Ica desert trip on my own would have taken months. Having it all streamlined in 5 days was incredibly convenient. The transport vans were modern and air-conditioned, and the drivers knew the mountain roads perfectly.
Thank you so much for sharing your experience! 😊 We're glad to hear that you enjoyed the convenience of having everything organized in a single itinerary. We work hard so that our travelers can focus solely on enjoying each destination. We hope to see you again on your next adventure in Peru!
One day you are eating ceviche in Lima, the next you are in the desert, and then you are exploring Incan ruins. The guides at Machu Picchu were extremely passionate and knowledgeable. Highly recommended if you want to maximize your travel days!
Thank you so much for your recommendation! 😊 We're glad to hear that you enjoyed the variety of destinations and that our guides at Machu Picchu made your visit a special experience. We hope to accompany you again on your next adventure in Peru!
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