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Peru Express: Lima, Cusco, and Machu Picchu

LIMA . CUSCO . MACHU PICCHU

Peru Express: Lima, Cusco, and Machu Picchu

An intensive 4-day circuit designed for those with limited time, connecting the gastronomic capital of Lima with the heart of the Inca Empire: Cusco and the citadel of Machu Picchu.

Discover the essence of Peru in an unforgettable getaway.
If you have little time but big dreams of seeing Machu Picchu, this is your trip. Connect with the colonial history of Lima and let yourself be enveloped by the mystical energy of Cusco, the capital of the Inca Empire. Culminate your adventure with the imposing vision of the lost citadel in the clouds, a memory that will last forever.

Day 1 - Arrival in Lima

Reception at Jorge Chávez International Airport and transfer to the selected hotel for accommodation.

Day 2 - Flight to Cusco and Archaeological City Tour

At the coordinated time, transfer to Lima airport to take the flight to Cusco. Upon arrival, you will be met and transferred to the hotel. In the afternoon, a city tour will begin at the Koricancha or Temple of the Sun. It will continue to the Plaza de Armas to visit the Cathedral and then head to the nearby archaeological sites: the fortress of Sacsayhuamán, the shrine of Kenko, the watchtower of Puka Pukará, and the water temple of Tambomachay.

Day 3 - Machu Picchu, the Lost Citadel

Transfer to the station to board the train that will take you through Andean valleys to the town of Aguas Calientes. From there, a bus will ascend a winding road to the citadel of Machu Picchu. A guided tour will take you through its passages, squares, and temples. After the visit, you will descend to Aguas Calientes for lunch. In the afternoon, you will take the train back and, upon arrival, transfer to your hotel in Cusco.

Day 4 - Departure from Cusco

At the coordinated time, transfer from the hotel to the airport for your departure flight.


Optional services


Excursion to the Sacred Valley of the Incas

Replace the Day 2 City Tour with a full-day excursion to the Sacred Valley, visiting the Pisac market and the Ollantaytambo fortress. This option is ideal for better acclimatization to the altitude. (Requires itinerary adjustment and possible extra night).

Gastronomic Experience in Lima

Take advantage of the evening in Lima for a dinner at one of the city's world-renowned restaurants. We can handle reservations and transfers for a top-tier culinary experience. (Service available on the evening of day 1).


Suggested hotels


Tierra Viva Miraflores Centro 3★ - Miraflores, Lima

Functional, modern, and with a strategic location in the heart of Miraflores, ideal for a connecting night.

Jose Antonio Deluxe 4★ - Miraflores, Lima

Superior category hotel with a rooftop pool, good restaurant, and comfortable rooms. A solid choice in Miraflores.

AC Hotel Lima Miraflores 5★ - Miraflores, Lima

Contemporary design, Pacific Ocean views from its rooftop bar, and a prime location opposite the Larcomar shopping center.

Tierra Viva Cusco Centro 3★ - Historic Center, Cusco

Excellent value for money, central and functional location for exploring the city on foot.

Costa del Sol Wyndham Cusco 4★ - Historic Center, Cusco

A 17th-century historic building with a colonial courtyard, combining modern comfort with period charm.

Palacio del Inka, a Luxury Collection Hotel 5★ - Historic Center, Cusco

Located opposite the Koricancha, this luxury hotel occupies a 500-year-old historic mansion. Impeccable service and sumptuous decor.