{"id":3829,"date":"2025-03-30T12:45:19","date_gmt":"2025-03-30T17:45:19","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/topinkatravel.com\/?post_type=tour&p=3829"},"modified":"2026-03-09T09:40:22","modified_gmt":"2026-03-09T14:40:22","slug":"lima-ica-nazca-cusco-9-days-8-nights","status":"publish","type":"tour","link":"https:\/\/topinkatravel.com\/en\/tour\/lima-ica-nazca-cusco-9-days-8-nights\/","title":{"rendered":"Lima – Ica – Nazca – Cusco 9 Days \/ 8 Nights"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n
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Explore Peru with the 9-Day Lima Ica Nazca Cusco Tour!<\/strong>. Stroll through Lima’s historic center and the San Francisco Catacombs. Feel the adrenaline on dune buggies in Huacachina and sample pisco at Bodega Nietto. Fly over the mysterious Nazca Lines and cruise the Ballestas Islands in Paracas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In Cusco, discover the VIP Sacred Valley<\/strong> (Pisac, Chinchero, Moray, Maras, Ollantaytambo), the colorful Vinicunca Rainbow Mountain<\/strong>, the serene Humantay Lagoon<\/strong>, and Machu Picchu<\/strong>, the Inca jewel. Includes Vistadome train<\/strong>, 3-star hotels<\/strong>, and bilingual guides<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n

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<\/span>Summary<\/h2>\n
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The Lima \u2013 Ica \u2013 Nazca \u2013 Cusco 9-Day Tour offers a comprehensive travel experience that brings together the best of Peru\u2019s coast, desert landscapes, and the Andean region in one well-balanced itinerary. Your journey begins in Lima, the country\u2019s vibrant capital, where travelers can explore its rich history, elegant architecture, and world-renowned gastronomy before continuing to Ica. In this region, spectacular desert scenery awaits, including towering sand dunes, peaceful oases, and unique natural landscapes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

From there, the adventure continues to the mysterious Nazca Lines\u2014an ancient collection of geoglyphs that still inspire curiosity and wonder. These remarkable figures carved into the desert floor create one of the most fascinating cultural experiences in Peru. Afterward, the itinerary moves toward the Andean region<\/strong>, where you will have time to acclimatize while exploring the historic city of Cusco<\/strong>, its archaeological sites, and its rich cultural traditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The highlight of the journey is the visit to Machu Picchu<\/strong>, where you will discover this extraordinary ancient citadel with a guided explanation that provides deeper context and meaning to its historical significance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This package is ideal for travelers who want to experience a variety of landscapes and cultural experiences<\/strong>\u2014from vibrant cities and desert environments to ancient heritage and breathtaking Andean scenery\u2014all within one well-organized and memorable journey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>

<\/span>Itinerary<\/h2>\n
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Itinerary<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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DAY 01: Arrival in Lima + City Tour<\/h4><\/div>
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Tour schedule: 1:30 PM \u2013 6:30 PM<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Upon arrival at Jorge Ch\u00e1vez International Airport, our TOP INKA TRAVEL team will be waiting for you with a sign bearing your name for easy identification. We\u2019ll transfer you to the hotel, assist with check-in, and help you settle into your room.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the afternoon, around 1:30 PM, we\u2019ll pick you up for the Lima City Tour. You\u2019ll visit the Huaca Pucllana pyramid, explore the historic downtown to admire colonial architecture, the San Francisco Convent and its mysterious catacombs, and the Costa Verde. The tour ends back at your hotel around 6:30 PM.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Overnight in Lima<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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DAY 02: Paracas \u2013 Huacachina<\/h4><\/div>
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Tour schedule: 3:50 AM \u2013 10:00 PM<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

We\u2019ll pick you up early for a 4-hour drive to Paracas. At El Chaco dock, you\u2019ll board a modern boat for a tour of the Ballestas Islands, where you’ll see sea lions, Humboldt penguins, cormorants, flamingos, and the mysterious Candelabra geoglyph.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Next, we head to Ica. Around 12:30 PM, we\u2019ll visit Nietto Winery to enjoy lunch and learn about traditional pisco and wine-making processes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Then we\u2019ll go to the Huacachina Oasis for an adrenaline-filled ride in dune buggies and sandboarding. After some free time for photos and exploration, we\u2019ll transfer you to Nazca (approx. 2.5 hours).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Overnight in Nazca<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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DAY 03: Nazca<\/h4><\/div>
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Tour schedule: 10:00 AM \u2013 10:00 PM<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

We\u2019ll pick you up from your hotel and head to the airfield for a briefing video about the famous Nazca Lines. Then, you\u2019ll board a small aircraft for a 35-minute flight over the mysterious geoglyphs. You\u2019ll see up to 12 figures including animals like the whale, monkey, condor, and hummingbird, as well as geometric shapes and enigmatic figures like the astronaut, the hands, and the tree.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

After the flight, you\u2019ll have lunch and take a bus back to Lima. Upon arrival, our driver will be waiting to take you to your hotel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Overnight in Lima<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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DAY 04: Transfer to Lima Airport \u2013 City Tour Cusco<\/h4><\/div>
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Tour schedule: 12:40 PM \u2013 6:30 PM<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

At the scheduled time, we\u2019ll transfer you to the Lima airport to catch your flight to Cusco.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Upon arrival, our team will pick you up and take you to your hotel. Around 12:40 PM, we\u2019ll start the City Tour, visiting five key archaeological and cultural sites: Qoricancha, Sacsayhuam\u00e1n, Puka Pukara, Q\u2019enqo, and Tambomachay. The tour ends around 6:30 PM.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Overnight in Cusco<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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DAY 05: Sacred Valley VIP + Connection to Machupicchu Town<\/h4><\/div>
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Tour schedule: 6:40 AM \u2013 7:00 PM<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

We\u2019ll begin with a pickup from your hotel and head to Chinchero to explore Inca ruins, agricultural terraces, a colonial church, and a local textile center.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Then we\u2019ll continue to Moray, known for its circular terraces, and to the salt mines of Maras with over 3,000 salt pools. In Urubamba, we\u2019ll enjoy a buffet lunch, then head to Ollantaytambo to visit its impressive ruins.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

From there, we\u2019ll take a train to Machupicchu Town, where our staff will escort you to your hotel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Overnight in Machupicchu Town<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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DAY 06: Machu Picchu<\/h4><\/div>
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Tour schedule: 4:30 AM \u2013 22:00 PM<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Early in the morning, we\u2019ll meet our guide and board the Consettur bus to Machu Picchu. You\u2019ll enjoy a 2.5-hour guided tour exploring the Inca citadel\u2019s architecture, history, and mysteries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

After the tour, you\u2019ll return by bus to Machupicchu Town, with free time to explore or have lunch. Later, we\u2019ll take the train back to Ollantaytambo and then a transfer to Cusco.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Overnight in Cusco<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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DAY 07: Colored Mountain<\/h4><\/div>
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Tour Schedule: 4:30 AM – 17:00 PM<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

We will start by picking you up at your hotel to go to the town of Cusipata, where we will enjoy a delicious breakfast.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Then, we will continue our trip for another 1 hour to the check point, where we will begin the hike to the Colored Mountain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The hike will last approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes until we reach the Vinicunca viewpoint (5,200 meters above sea level). From this point, we will be able to admire the impressive panoramic view of the mountain, while our guide gives us a detailed explanation about the orography, the ecosystem and the cultural importance of this emblematic destination. You will also have free time to take pictures and enjoy the scenery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Afterwards, we will begin our descent to our transportation, which will take us back to Cusipata, where we will enjoy lunch. Finally we will return to Cusco and we will be arriving around 17:00 pm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Overnight in Cusco<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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DAY 08: Humantay Lagoon<\/h4><\/div>
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Tour Schedule: 4:30 AM – 18:30 PM<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

We will start with the pick up from your hotel to go to the town of Mollepata, in a trip of approx. 2 hours, where we will enjoy a delicious breakfast.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Then, we will continue our journey by transport for another hour to Soraypampa, the starting point of our hike to the impressive Humantay Lagoon, located at 4,200 m.a.s.l. Our hike lasts 2 hours to the lagoon. Upon arrival, our guide will give an explanation about the importance of the place and we will have free time to take pictures and admire the beautiful scenery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

After this experience, we will begin the descent by the same route to Soraypampa, where our transportation will be waiting to take us back to Mollepata, where we will enjoy a well-deserved lunch. Finally we will return to Cusco and we will be arriving around 18:30 pm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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DAY 09: Hotel \u2013 Airport Transfer<\/h4><\/div>
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After breakfast at your hotel, we\u2019ll pick you up at the scheduled time for your transfer to the airport. Check-out is at 10:00 AM, but you can leave your luggage at the front desk until your departure for greater convenience.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/div>

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Lima \u2013 Peru Tour<\/h3>\n\n\n\n