Lima, Cusco and Machu Picchu 7-Day Tour from Lima

Lima, Cusco and Machu Picchu 7-Day Tour Overview

A well-planned 7-day Peru itinerary is a practical way to experience several of the country’s most important destinations without having to coordinate every transfer on your own. This journey connects Lima, Paracas, Huacachina, Cusco, the Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu and Rainbow Mountain in one organized route.

The trip begins on Peru’s coast and gradually moves into the Andes. Along the way, you experience colonial history, desert landscapes, marine wildlife, Inca sites and high-Andean scenery, with local assistance and coordinated transportation throughout the journey.

Tour highlights

• Explore Lima’s historic center and begin your journey along the Peruvian coast.
• Visit the Ballestas Islands, Paracas and the desert oasis of Huacachina.
• Discover Cusco and important archaeological sites in the former Inca capital.
• Travel through the Sacred Valley and continue by train to Aguas Calientes.
• Visit Machu Picchu with a professional guide according to the assigned entrance circuit.
• Finish the active part of the journey with a full-day visit to Rainbow Mountain.

Why choose this 7-day Peru tour?

This itinerary is especially suitable for first-time visitors who want to see different regions of Peru within one week. Instead of organizing flights, transfers, trains, hotels and guided visits separately, you travel along a connected itinerary with support from a local Cusco-based team.

Having local support is particularly useful during the Andean part of the journey, where altitude, train schedules, Machu Picchu tickets and daily logistics require careful coordination.

7-Day Peru Itinerary: Lima, Cusco and Machu Picchu

1. Day 1: Arrival in Lima and Lima City Tour

   Upon arrival in Lima, our team will assist you at the airport and provide your transfer to the hotel.
    If your flight schedule allows, the Lima City Tour can be completed the same day.
    For late-night arrivals, the city tour can be scheduled for the following day and an additional hotel night may be required before the 7-day program begins.

2. Day 2: Paracas, Ballestas Islands and Huacachina

   Travel south from Lima toward Paracas. Visit the Ballestas Islands by boat, where you may see sea lions, birds and coastal wildlife. You will also view the Paracas Candelabra geoglyph before continuing toward Ica and Huacachina, famous for its desert oasis and sand dunes.

3. Day 3: Flight to Cusco and Cusco City Tour

   Take your domestic flight from Lima to Cusco. After arrival and transfer, use part of the day to adapt to the altitude. Later, enjoy a Cusco city tour with important archaeological and cultural sites around the former Inca capital.

4. Day 4: Sacred Valley Tour and Train to Aguas Calientes

   Travel through the Sacred Valley of the Incas, visiting traditional towns, archaeological sites and scenic viewpoints. In the afternoon or evening, board the train from Ollantaytambo to Aguas Calientes, where you will spend the night before visiting Machu Picchu.

5. Day 5: Guided Visit to Machu Picchu and Return to Cusco

   This is the central day of the journey. Take the bus from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu and enjoy a guided visit through the most important areas allowed by your assigned entrance circuit. After the visit, return to Aguas Calientes, take the train back to Ollantaytambo and continue by transfer to Cusco.

6. Day 6: Rainbow Mountain Tour

   Depart early for Rainbow Mountain. The route takes you through high Andean landscapes before reaching the trail area. This is a high-altitude experience, so travelers should be prepared for cold weather, changing conditions and a physically demanding walk.

7. Day 7: Transfer to Cusco Airport

   At the scheduled time, our team will transfer you to the Cusco airport for your onward flight. This ends your 7-day journey through Lima, coastal Peru, Cusco, Machu Picchu and Rainbow Mountain.

What Is Included in This 7-Day Peru Tour?

Included Services

• Airport-hotel-airport transfers.
• 2 nights hotel in Lima with breakfast.
• 3 nights hotel in Cusco with breakfast.
• 1 night hotel in Aguas Calientes with breakfast
• Domestic flights Lima-Cusco-Lima.
• Lima city tour + entrance fees.
• Ballestas Islands and Huacachina tours.
• Cusco city tour.
• Tourist Ticket in Cusco (entrance fees to sites visited)
• Sacred Valley tour + buffet lunch
• Machu Picchu tour (includes round-trip trains, transfers to the train station, Machu Picchu entrance fees, bus tickets, and a professional guide).
• Rainbow Mountain tour (includes breakfast, lunch, and entrance fees).

Not included

• International flights.
• Lunches and dinners not specified.
• Tips optional.
• Additional entrance fees or services not specified in the itinerary.

Important Travel Notes

• Domestic Flights and Hotel Coordination

  Domestic flight schedules and hotel availability can affect the final order and timing of the itinerary. Confirm details before final payment.

• Machu Picchu Tickets and Entry Circuits

  Machu Picchu entrance times and circuits depend on availability. Booking in advance gives you better options and reduces the risk of limited entry schedules.

• Rainbow Mountain Altitude and Difficulty

  Rainbow Mountain is a high-altitude experience and can be physically demanding. Travelers should be prepared for cold weather, sun exposure and reduced oxygen levels.

Frequently Asked Questions About the 7-Day Peru Tour