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
10 Days
Español – Inglés
- 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
- Travel insurance
- Tips for our staff
- Additional costs
- Entrance to the hot springs in Aguas Calientes
- Airfare
We recommend booking in advance due to limited availability of entrance tickets and tour logistics.
E-ticket. Bring it on your mobile device.
Not wheelchair accessible.
Services aligned with responsible tourism.
Local operator in Peru
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
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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