Oasis & Cusco Tour 10 Days: Peru Route 2026

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Local and Direct Operator No intermediaries. MINCETUR licensed local operator • DASPE TRAVEL E.I.R.L. (Tax ID: 20601588219).

Expert and Safe Guides Passionate, bilingual, and certified in Wilderness First Aid.

Small Groups We guarantee an intimate, personalized experience away from the crowds.

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10 days

Jan - Dec

Min Age : 12+

Max People : 12

Description

The Oasis and Cusco 10-Day / 9-Night Expedition bridges Peru’s Pacific coast with the high Andes. It explores colonial Lima, the marine wildlife reserve of Ballestas Islands in Paracas, dune buggies and sandboarding at Huacachina Oasis, connecting with Cusco’s historic center, the Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu by train, and Rainbow Mountain.

Coast to Andes (10D): Colonial Lima, Paracas wildlife, Huacachina dunes, Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu, and Vinicunca.

Desert Adventure: Sandboarding, 4×4 dune buggy riding across Huacachina dunes, and speed boat to Ballestas Islands.

9 Hotel Nights Included: Handpicked 3-star tourist hotels with breakfast in Lima, Ica/Huacachina, Cusco, and Aguas Calientes.

Seamless Logistics: Nationwide transport coordination, scenic train tickets to Machu Picchu, and 24/7 dedicated support.

Oasis & Cusco 10 Days / 9 Nights brings together the very best of Peru in a single unified 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.

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 situated 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 sweeping 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.

Tour Details

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

Departure & Return

Cusco

Departure Time

07:30 AM

Included

Pickup from your hotel in Cusco
Round-trip tourist transportation
Buffet lunch at a countryside restaurant in Urubamba
Professional certified bilingual guide (English / Spanish)

Not Included

Cusco Tourist Ticket (BTC) partial or general entry
Entrance fees to unmentioned attractions or churches
Tips for guide and driver, personal travel expenses
Extra drinks and snacks

Recommendations

Comfortable hiking shoes or sturdy walking sneakers
Rain poncho and windbreaker jacket
Warm thermal layers for early morning and late afternoon
Sunscreen, UV sunglasses, and sun hat
Camera or fully charged smartphone with power bank
Cash in Peruvian Soles for local entrance fees, snacks and souvenirs

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.

Oasis and Cusco Tour