Machu Picchu to the Atacama Desert – 10 Days

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Itinerary – Peru & Chile: Cusco, Machu Picchu & Atacama (10 Days / 9 Nights)

Day 1: Arrival in Lima

Upon arrival at Lima airport, our team will welcome you and transfer you comfortably to your hotel. You will have the rest of the day free to rest or explore the city on your own.

Overnight in Lima

Meals not included

Day 2: Lima / Cusco + City Tour

Breakfast and transfer to the airport for your flight to Cusco (not included). Upon arrival, reception and transfer to your hotel, where you will enjoy a traditional coca tea for acclimatization.

In the afternoon, we will begin the City Tour visiting:

  • Plaza de Armas
  • Catedral del Cusco
  • Qorikancha
  • Sacsayhuamán
  • Qenqo
  • Puka Pukara
  • Tambomachay

Tour ends around 6:30 p.m.

Overnight in Cusco

Breakfast and lunch included

Note:

  • Schedule: 01:45 p.m. – 06:30 p.m. (pick-up from 01:15 p.m.)
  • Optional Dinner Show (+$30 per person)

Day 3: Machu Picchu Full Day

Early pick-up from your hotel and transfer to Ollantaytambo station to board the train to Aguas Calientes.

Upon arrival:

  • Personalized assistance and briefing
  • Bus transfer to the citadel
  • Guided tour (approx. 2 hours)

Free time to explore Machu Picchu and take photos.

In the afternoon:

  • Return to Aguas Calientes
  • Free time in town
  • Train back to Cusco

Approximate duration: 17 hours

Includes full transportation (bus, train, transfers), entrance, and guide.

Overnight in Cusco

Day 4: Sacred Valley of the Incas

Breakfast and departure at 08:15 a.m. to the Sacred Valley.

Visits include:

  • Pisac (artisan market)
  • Urubamba (lunch)
  • Ollantaytambo (Inca fortress)
  • Chinchero (textile traditions)

A day full of culture, history, and unforgettable Andean landscapes.

Overnight in Cusco

Breakfast and lunch included

Day 5: Cusco / Santiago

Breakfast and transfer to the airport for your flight to Santiago (not included).

Upon arrival:

  • Airport reception
  • Transfer to hotel
  • Free afternoon

Overnight in Santiago

Breakfast included

Day 6: Santiago / San Pedro de Atacama

Flight to Calama (not included) and transfer to San Pedro de Atacama, crossing the driest desert in the world.

In the afternoon, visit:

  • Valley of the Moon

A surreal landscape with salt formations, dunes, and unique colors.

Overnight in Atacama

Breakfast included

Day 7: Archaeological Tour Half Day

Breakfast and departure to explore archaeological sites:

  • Pukará de Quitor
  • Cordillera de la Sal
  • Ruinas de Tulor
  • Petroglifos

Free afternoon.

Overnight in Atacama

Breakfast included

Day 8: Altiplanic Lagoons & Salar de Atacama

Early departure (07:00 a.m.) to explore:

  • Lagunas Altiplánicas
  • Salar de Atacama
  • Laguna Chaxa (flamingos)
  • Toconao
  • Unique landscapes in one of the most extreme ecosystems on Earth.

Unique landscapes in one of the most extreme ecosystems on Earth.

Overnight in Atacama

Breakfast included

Day 9: Tatio Geysers / Santiago

Very early departure (04:30 a.m.) to:

  • Tatio Geysers (4,200 m.a.s.l.)

Experience:

  • Picnic breakfast
  • Sunrise geothermal activity
  • High-altitude landscapes
  • Visit to Machuca village

Then transfer to Calama airport for your flight to Santiago (not included).

Overnight in Santiago

Breakfast included

Day 10: Final Transfer

Breakfast at the hotel and transfer to the airport for your international flight.

Breakfast included

End of services

Details

Duration

10 Days

Language

Español – Inglés

Included
  • Pre-departure briefing
  • Experienced tour guide
  • First aid kit
  • 24/7 customer support
  • Tourist transportation
  • Pick-up service
  • Entrance to Machu Picchu
  • Bus up and down to Machu Picchu
Not included
  • Travel insurance
  • Tips for our staff
  • Additional costs
  • Entrance to the hot springs in Aguas Calientes
  • Airfare
When to book

We recommend booking in advance due to limited availability of entrance tickets and tour logistics.

Bono

E-ticket. Bring it on your mobile device.

Accessibility

Not wheelchair accessible.

Sustainability

Services aligned with responsible tourism.

Operator

Local operator in Peru

Pets

Not allowed

Free cancelation

Services such as entrance tickets to Machu Picchu, flights, and trains have specific policies. We recommend checking before confirming your reservation.

Prices 2026

Foreign adult (1 pax)
$ 0.00
Foreign student (1 pax)
$ 0.00
Andean community adult (1 pax)
$ 0.00
Andean community student (1 pax)
$ 0.00
How the final price is calculated:
Base price + (Selected add-ons × number of persons)

Meet point

Pick-up from your accommodation in each destination (prior coordination required).

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