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10 days
Jan - Dec
Min Age : 12+
Max People : 12
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The grand Oasis & Cusco 10-Day / 9-Night Tour is Peru’s ultimate overland journey through contrasting landscapes 🌴. It connects the Pacific coast (Lima, Ballestas Islands, Huacachina Desert) with the highland treasures of Cusco, Humantay, Vinicunca, and Machu Picchu.

  • 📍 Coast & Andes Circuit: Lima – Paracas – Huacachina – Cusco – Maras – Moray – South Valley – Humantay Lake – Sacred Valley – Machu Picchu – Vinicunca.
  • ⛰ Altitude Range: From sea level in Lima and Paracas up to 4,200 m / 13,779 ft at Humantay Lake and 5,036 m / 16,522 ft at Vinicunca Rainbow Mountain.
  • 🛡 Style & Accommodation: 10-Day all-inclusive vacation with 9 hotel nights (2 in Lima, 6 in Cusco, 1 in Aguas Calientes with breakfast included).
  • ⭐ Diverse Experiences: Speedboats to wildlife islands, desert dune buggies, scenic Andean trains, alpine glacier treks, and expert guidance.

Oasis & Cusco 10 Days / 9 Nights brings together the very best of Peru in a single seamless itinerary. From wildlife encounters on the Pacific coast and thrilling sandboarding in Huacachina to ancient Inca temples and high-altitude Andean peaks.

Designed with a step-by-step altitude acclimation strategy, this tour allows you to conquer Peru’s most famous natural wonders and archaeological monuments in complete comfort and safety.

Feature / Metric Oasis & Cusco 10D (Inka Jungle Tour) Separate Unconnected Bookings
Geographic Scope Pacific Coast + Desert Oasis + Andes + Cloud Forest + Machu Picchu. Restricted to Cusco only without coastal desert excursions.
Logistics & Support All private transfers, scenic trains, speedboats, and 9 hotel nights coordinated 24/7. Fragmented bookings requiring continuous self-management.
Acclimatization Pace Coast first, gentle valley tours before ascending to 4,200m+ alpine treks. Sudden altitude jumps causing fatigue and sickness.
Machu Picchu Access Overnight in Aguas Calientes for early morning entry without crowds. Rushed single-day train round-trips during peak crowd hours.

10-Day Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Lima, Hotel Transfer & Colonial / Modern City Tour

⏱ Schedule: Based on flight arrival
🏔 Altitude: 150 m / 492 ft
🏛 Lodging: Selected hotel in Lima (Miraflores).

Airport pickup in Lima and transfer to your hotel. In the afternoon, explore Lima’s colonial UNESCO Historic Center (Plaza Mayor, San Francisco Catacombs) and modern oceanside Miraflores.

Day 2: Ballestas Islands Marine Tour & Huacachina Desert Oasis Adventure

⏱ Schedule: 5:00 AM to 8:00 PM
🏔 Altitude: Sea level
🏛 Lodging: Selected hotel in Lima.

Drive to Paracas for a speedboat tour of the Ballestas Islands observing sea lions and Humboldt penguins. Then travel to the desert oasis of Huacachina for thrilling dune buggy rides and sandboarding.

Day 3: Flight to Cusco, Hotel Transfer & Archaeological City Tour

⏱ Schedule: 1:00 PM to 6:30 PM
🏔 Altitude: 3,400 to 3,700 m / 11,150 to 12,140 ft
🏛 Lodging: Selected hotel in Cusco.

Flight from Lima to the Imperial City of Cusco. Afternoon guided exploration of Qorikancha and the imposing megalithic fortresses of Sacsayhuamán, Qenqo, Puka Pukara, and Tambomachay.

Day 4: Traditional Chinchero, Moray Agricultural Terraces & Maras Salt Mines

⏱ Schedule: 8:00 AM to 2:30 PM
🏔 Altitude: 3,500 to 3,762 m / 11,480 to 12,342 ft
🏛 Lodging: Selected hotel in Cusco.

Cultural excursion to the textile village of Chinchero, the circular agricultural terraces of Moray, and the ancient hillside salt ponds of Maras.

Day 5: Southern Valley Heritage (Tipon, Pikillacta & Andahuaylillas)

⏱ Schedule: 8:30 AM to 2:30 PM
🏔 Altitude: 3,100 to 3,560 m / 10,170 to 11,680 ft
🏛 Lodging: Selected hotel in Cusco.

Explore the hydraulic engineering marvel of Tipon, the pre-Inca Wari metropolis of Pikillacta, and the ornate baroque church of Andahuaylillas.

Day 6: High Alpine Trek to Turquoise Humantay Lake (4,200m)

⏱ Schedule: 4:30 AM to 5:00 PM
🏔 Altitude: 4,200 m / 13,779 ft
🏛 Lodging: Selected hotel in Cusco.

Scenic mountain hike to the crystalline turquoise waters of Humantay Lake nestled beneath the glaciated peaks of Mount Salkantay.

Day 7: Sacred Valley of the Incas (Pisac & Ollantaytambo) & Scenic Train to Aguas Calientes

⏱ Schedule: 7:30 AM to 7:00 PM
🏔 Altitude: 2,870 to 2,040 m / 9,416 to 6,692 ft
🏨 Lodging: Hotel in Aguas Calientes.

Visit the agricultural terraces of Pisac and the monumental fortress of Ollantaytambo. Late afternoon scenic train journey along the canyon to Aguas Calientes.

Day 8: Guided Tour of Machu Picchu & Return Train to Cusco

⏱ Schedule: 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM
🏔 Altitude: 2,430 to 3,400 m / 7,972 to 11,150 ft
🚌 Transport: Consettur bus, tourist train, and private transfer to Cusco.

Early morning guided tour of the Inca Citadel of Machu Picchu. Scenic return train ride to Ollantaytambo and transfer to your hotel in Cusco.

Day 9: Full-Day Expedition to Vinicunca Rainbow Mountain (5,036m)

⏱ Schedule: 4:00 AM to 4:30 PM
🏔 Altitude: 5,036 m / 16,522 ft
🏛 Lodging: Selected hotel in Cusco.

Trek through the Vilcanota mountain range to the famous summit of Vinicunca Rainbow Mountain (5,036 m) with breathtaking 360-degree vistas of Mount Ausangate.

Day 10: Free Morning in Cusco, Airport Transfer & Flight to Lima

⏱ Schedule: Based on flight departure
🏔 Altitude: 3,400 m / 11,150 ft
✈️ Transfer: Private transfer to Cusco Airport.

Enjoy a relaxed morning for souvenir shopping in Cusco before your private transfer to the airport for your flight back to Lima and international connection.

Detalles del tour

A continuación detalles y características de la excursión al Valle Sagrado de los Incas:

Inicio & Retorno

Cusco

Hora de Inicio

07:30 AM

Incluye

  • Recojo de tu hotel en Cusco
  • Transporte turístico de ida y vuelta
  • Almuerzo buffet en restaurante campestre de Urubamba
  • Guía profesional certificado en español

No Incluye

  • Boleto Turístico de Cusco (BTC) parcial o general
  • Ingreso a las iglesias o museos no especificados
  • Propinas para el guía y conductor
  • Bebidas y snacks adicionales

Recomendaciones

  • Calzado cómodo para caminatas guiadas
  • Poncho de lluvia y cortavientos
  • Ropa abrigadora ligera para la tarde
  • Bloqueador solar, lentes de sol y sombrero
  • Cámara de fotos o celular bien cargado
  • Dinero en efectivo (soles) para compras locales

Frequently Asked Questions

🏔 How is altitude acclimatization structured across these 10 days?

The itinerary begins at sea level in Lima and Ica, followed by gentle valley tours in Cusco, ensuring your body adapts smoothly before high treks like Humantay and Vinicunca.

🏜 Is the dune buggy ride and sandboarding in Huacachina safe?

It is 100% safe with licensed desert drivers and purpose-built buggies featuring 4-point safety harnesses and reinforced roll cages.

🧳 What type of luggage should I bring for this 10-day tour?

We recommend a main suitcase for hotels and a 20-30L daypack for day excursions and alpine hikes (Humantay, Vinicunca, Machu Picchu).

✈️ Are domestic flights between Lima and Cusco included in the package?

Domestic flights can be added as a custom add-on or booked independently by travelers according to their preferred airlines and schedules.

🌄 What is the best time of year to take the Oasis and Cusco tour?

April through November is the optimal window with sunny weather in the Andes and warm conditions along the coast, with guaranteed daily departures year-round.

Tour photos

  • Panoramic view of the agricultural Inca terraces of Pisac in the Sacred Valley
  • Imposing fortress and stone temples of Ollantaytambo in Cusco
  • Traditional textile workshop in Chinchero Cusco
  • Sacred Valley of the Incas Vilcanota River Cusco
  • Inca stone walls Ollantaytambo archaeological site Cusco
  • Terraces of Pisac descending down the mountainside in Cusco
  • Andean women weaving traditional textiles using Inca techniques in Chinchero

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