10 days in Lima, Huacachina & Cusco Region Itinerary

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Lima
— 3 nights
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Huacachina
— 1 night
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Drive to Capitán FAP Renán Elías Olivera International Airport, Fly to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport, Drive to Machu Picchu
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Machu Picchu
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Cusco
— 4 nights
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Lima — 3 nights

City of the Kings

Lima is known for museums, parks, and historic sites. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: take an in-depth tour of Museo Larco, ponder the design of Plaza de Armas (Plaza Mayor), make a trip to Miraflores, and admire the landmark architecture of Palacio de la Union.

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Montreal, Canada to Lima is an approximately 14-hour flight. Traveling from Montreal in April, things will get warmer in Lima: highs are around 28°C and lows about 22°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 21st (Fri) early enough to drive to Huacachina.
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Historic Sites · Tours · Museums · Neighborhoods
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Huacachina — 1 night

Start off your visit on the 22nd (Sat): learn insider's secrets on Huacachina Tour Packages.

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Traveling by car from Lima to Huacachina takes 4.5 hours. In April, plan for daily highs up to 30°C, and evening lows to 20°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 22nd (Sat) to allow time for travel to Machu Picchu.
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Machu Picchu — 1 night

Kick off your visit on the 23rd (Sun): steep yourself in history at Santuario Historico de Machu Picchu and then indulge in some personalized pampering at Vida Spa Machupicchu.

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Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Huacachina to Machu Picchu. Finish your sightseeing early on the 23rd (Sun) to allow enough time to drive to Cusco.
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Cusco — 4 nights

Imperial City

On the 26th (Wed), spend a fun day on foot with Walking tours. There's much more to do: steep yourself in history at Sacsayhuaman, take in the spiritual surroundings of Qorikancha, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Iglesia de la Compania de Jesus, and explore the ancient world of Centro Historico De Cusco.

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Drive from Machu Picchu to Cusco in 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of train and bus; or take a train. Expect a daytime high around 23°C in April, and nighttime lows around 7°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 27th (Thu) to allow enough time to fly back home.
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Cusco Region travel guide

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Most visitors take a trip to Cusco Region for a chance to explore the eponymous city, capital of the mighty Incan Empire for over three centuries. Aside from discovering the World Heritage-listed city, which draws two million annual visitors, most Cusco Region tours involve visits to the legendary Machu Picchu. Known to many history buffs as the "Lost City of the Incas," these photogenic ruins remain one of the world's most visited archeological sites. A comprehensive Cusco Region vacation also includes an exploration of local cuisine, famed for specialties like the alpaca steak and roasted cuy (guinea pig).
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