Overview
Discover the Wonders of Peru with the Peru 15-Day Tour Machu Picchu Nazca
The Peru 15-Day Tour Machu Picchu Nazca is a comprehensive journey that takes you through some of Peru’s most iconic and diverse destinations. This 15-day tour is perfect for travelers who want to experience the full spectrum of Peru’s landscapes, from the coastal desert of Nazca to the highlands of Cusco and the mystical ruins of Machu Picchu. The Peru 15-Day Tour Machu Picchu Nazca offers an unforgettable exploration of Peru’s cultural and natural treasures.
Days 1-2: Lima and Paracas
Your Peru 15-Day Tour Machu Picchu Nazca begins in Lima, where you’ll explore the capital’s historic center, including the Plaza Mayor and the Monastery of San Francisco. Then, head to Paracas for a boat tour of the Ballestas Islands, often called the “Galapagos of Peru,” where you’ll observe diverse marine life. For more details about this experience, visit Leading Peru Travel.
Days 3-4: Nazca Lines and Huacachina Oasis
Travel to Nazca, where you’ll take a flight over the mysterious Nazca Lines, ancient geoglyphs that have puzzled archaeologists for centuries. Afterward, visit the Huacachina Oasis, where you can enjoy activities like dune buggy rides and sandboarding in the surrounding desert.
Days 5-6: Arequipa and Colca Canyon
Continue your adventure in Arequipa, known as the “White City” for its beautiful colonial architecture. From Arequipa, journey to the Colca Canyon, one of the world’s deepest canyons, where you’ll have the chance to see the majestic Andean condor in flight.
Days 7-8: Lake Titicaca and Puno
The Peru 15-Day Tour Machu Picchu Nazca then takes you to Puno and Lake Titicaca, the highest navigable lake in the world. Visit the floating islands of Uros and the island of Taquile, where you’ll experience the unique culture and traditions of the lake’s inhabitants.
Days 9-12: Cusco and Sacred Valley
Fly to Cusco, the heart of the Inca Empire, and spend the next few days exploring this vibrant city and the Sacred Valley. Visit important archaeological sites, including Sacsayhuamán, Pisac, and Ollantaytambo. This portion of the Peru 15-Day Tour Machu Picchu Nazca immerses you in the history and culture of the Incas.
Days 13-14: Machu Picchu Tour
The highlight of your Peru 15-Day Tour Machu Picchu Nazca is the visit to Machu Picchu. Spend two days exploring this ancient wonder with a guided tour, uncovering its history, architecture, and spiritual significance. Afterward, return to Cusco for further exploration.
Day 15: Return to Lima and Departure
Conclude your Peru 15-Day Tour Machu Picchu Nazca by returning to Lima for some final sightseeing and relaxation. Reflect on the diverse experiences and incredible sights of the past two weeks as you prepare for your departure.
Why Choose the Peru 15-Day Tour Machu Picchu Nazca for 2025?
The Peru 15-Day Tour Machu Picchu Nazca is ideal for travelers from the USA, Brazil, Colombia, and Latin America who want to explore Peru’s most famous and diverse destinations in a single comprehensive itinerary. This tour combines cultural exploration, natural beauty, and adventure, offering a once-in-a-lifetime experience.
Book the Peru 15-Day Tour Machu Picchu Nazca for 2025 and explore the wonders of Peru in an unforgettable 15-day journey. Visit our website at Leading Peru Travel for more information, or contact us via WhatsApp at +51 984 509 207.
Itinerary
Peru Tour Machu Picchu 15 days visiting: City tour in Lima, City tour in Cusco, tour to the Sacred Valley of the Inkas, Tour to Machu Picchu with Huaynapicchu, tour on Lake Titicaca, Floating Island of the Uros, Taquile Island, Canyon tour Colca in 2 days and 1 night, Ballestas Islands, Paracas Reserve and flight over the Nazca Lines.
Note: (All our tourist packages can be modified according to your requirements, be it the duration of your tour, adding an extra day, flight reservations or other additional destinations).
First Day: Tour Perú Packages 15 days “Welcome to Peru”
Welcome and transfer in Lima Our Staff will be waiting for you in Lima , we will transfer you to your Hotel in the Capital, you will recieve information about your trip next morning .
Second day: Lima City Tour and Trip to Paracas
This one-day program begins with a Lima City Tour in the morning, where travelers will explore the main attractions of the Peruvian capital. The day begins with a visit to the Historic Center of Lima, including the Plaza de Armas, the Cathedral and the Convent of San Francisco, known for its colonial catacombs. Then, there is a tour of the charming district of Barranco, famous for its bohemian atmosphere and the Bridge of Sighs. Finally, there is a visit to Miraflores, with a stop at the Parque del Amor and the boardwalk, which offer impressive views of the Pacific Ocean.
In the afternoon, the trip continues to Paracas, a coastal destination located approximately 4 hours from Lima. This region is known for its natural wonders, such as the Ballestas Islands and the Paracas National Reserve. Upon arrival in the afternoon, travelers can settle into their hotel and enjoy a relaxing night, preparing for the next day’s activities.
Night at selected hotel in Paracas.
Third Day: Tour Ballestas Island and Paracas Reserve.
“After breakfast we will pick you up from the hotel and head to the port of Paracas where we will begin the tour to the Ballestas Islands passing through “El Candelabro” a giant image on the slope of a Hill. Also you will visit the different islands for two hours, observing sea lions, seals, penguins and guano birds. After that we will make the tour to the Paracas reserve, which is the largest natural sanctuary on the Peruvian coast. As a first stop, we will visit the RNP interpretation center.
In the afternoon we will go to the bus terminal of the city of “Paracas” to take their bus to the city of Nazca, upon arrival our staff will be waiting for you to transfer it to your hotel in the city of “Nazca” the hard trip generally 3 hours. Overnight in Nazca. ”
Fourth: Flight over the Nazca Lines
The Nazca Lines flyover is a unique experience that allows visitors to fully appreciate the mysterious figures engraved in the pampas of the Nazca desert in Peru. These lines, which date back to between 500 B.C. and 500 AD, are enormous geoglyphs that represent animals, geometric figures and humanoids, among other designs.
Some of the most well-known figures include a hummingbird, a monkey, a spider, a condor and a whale, among others. The best way to see these figures is from the air, since many of them are so large that they cannot be fully appreciated from the ground.
Flights over the Nazca Lines generally depart from the Nazca airfield and are carried out in small planes. During the flight, pilots maneuver so that passengers can clearly see the figures on the ground. It is important to note that measures have been taken to minimize the environmental and cultural impact of these flights, and restrictions are established to protect the lines.
This flyover is a fascinating experience for those seeking to explore the archeology and history of the ancient Nazca civilization, as well as those interested in the mysteries surrounding the creation of these figures and their purpose.
Once the tour is over, we will start with our trip on Bus to Arequipa where our staff will be ready to driver you to the Hotel in Arequipa.
Fifth Day: City Tour in Arequipa
After leaving the hotel, we will transfer you to the Lima airport, where you will register and take a one-hour flight to the “Ciudad Blanca de Arequipa” where our team will receive you and transfer you to the hotel selected on your arrival.
On average at 14:00 hrs, our team will pick you up at your hotel to begin the tour of the “White City” including the Convent of Santa Catalina, undoubtedly the jewel of Arequipa, finally opened to the public in 1970, after 400 years of existence. seclusion, with countless pieces of colonial art. Likewise, you will visit the Plaza de Armas, the cloisters of the Company of Jesus and the neighborhoods of Cayma and Yanahuara, with a magnificent view of the Misti volcano.
Night at selected hotel in Arequipa.
Sixth day: Arequipa – Colca Valley
Arequipa – Colca Valley Early departure towards the highlands passing through Yura-Pampa Catahuas and La Pulpera with good possibility of observing groups of wild vicuñas and fighting cattle. Stop en route to see petrogliphs in the Caves of Mollepunco and in the town of Callali to see natural hill formations with the appearance of enchanted castles. Drive to La Calera to enjoy the thermal baths under the stars. Return to Chivay for overnight.
Seventh Day: Colca Cañon second day
Very early in the morning and after breakfast we will leave for the “Cruz del Cóndor”, the place where the Canyon begins, from this point you will be able to appreciate its depth. In this beautiful landscape you will also have the opportunity to see the condor in its natural habitat. After a brief stop at the “Cruz del Cóndor”,
we return to Chivay and then continue our trip to the city of Puno, an average of 5 hours, arriving at approximately 6:30 pm where our team will wait for you to transfer you to your hotel in Puno.
Eighth Day : Tour of Lake Titicaca, Los Uros and Taquile Island.
After breakfast, we will pick you up from your hotel at 7:00 am to head to the port of Puno (Lake Titicaca) where you will board the boat that will take us to visit the Uros Floating Islands where you can enjoy the customs of this island and its crafts. Later we will visit Taquile Island and its customs, we will have lunch on the island. In the afternoon we will return to the Port of Puno, and we will return you to the Hotel.
Ninth Day: Tourist trip from Puno to Cusco
After breakfast, we will pick you up at your hotel at 7:00 a.m. and head to Cusco, the historical capital of Peru. On the way we will visit 4 places with our guide who will be accompanying us in the southern corridor of the highlands, visiting the Inca Aymara museum of Pukara, continuing with the tour we will reach the highest point of the entire route at La Raya pass, located 4,335 meters above sea level, then we will visit Raqchi and then finally and approach the city of Cusco we will visit the Temple of Andahuaylillas, also known as the Sistine Chapel of America, we will arrive at approximately 5:00 p.m. and upon arriving in “Cusco” we will go to the hotel.
Tenth Day: City Tour in Cusco
After breakfast, we will pick you up from your hotel at 9:00 am to begin the tour of the city of Cusco and its surroundings. This tour includes the visit to: Plaza de Armas, the Church of Santo Domingo (Temple of Qoricancha), the Sacsayhuaman fortress, the chocolate museum and the nearby and typical streets of Cusco such as Calle 7 borreguitos and hatunrumiroc. Return to the Hotel.
Eleventh day: Tour to the Sacred Valley of the Inkas.
The Sacred Valley of the Incas tour begins at 8:00am, but we will come to pick you up at your hotel lobby before the tour starts. In this tour you will visit the town of Pisac. Located 32 km from city of Cusco.
Pisaq is a typical Andean artisan and archaeological town where the famous Handicraft Fairs are held in their typical markets where you can make purchases and enjoy a guided tour in the archaeological sites of the place; continuing with our tour of approximately one hour we will pass through different towns such as: Coya, Lamay, the province of Calca, Yucay appreciating the beauty of the Sacred Valley of the Incas. We will pass to the town of Urubamba where we will enjoy a delicious buffet lunch in the cozy restaurant “Tunupa”; Later we will go to the town of Ollantaytambo (It is the only Incan city in Peru that is still inhabited) to visit the archaeological complex of the same name ; having been an agricultural, administrative, social, religious and military complex in the Tahuantinsuyo, ending the tour at approximately 4:00 pm, then you will have free time in the town of Ollantaytambo, where you can visit their craft market, their small streets that still keeps the layout of the Inca streets, seeing the water run through its old canals, is like going back in time, ideal for taking pictures or having a coffee in its Main Square.
At the indicated time you must take the Ollantaytambo train leaving at 19:00 p.m. to the town of Aguas Calientes where our staff will be waiting for you to transfer you to the selected hotel.
Twelfth day: Tour to Machupicchu by train
An excellent opportunity to get up early to take the tour to Machupicchu. After your breakfast at the hotel, you will take the bus from Aguas Calientes Town to Machu Picchu (altitude of 2450 meters above sea level, approximately a 25 minutes ride). You will have your guided tour of about 2 hours, being able to visit: the Main Square, the circular tower, the Sacred Solar clock, the Royal Room, the Temple of the three Windows, and the Cemeteries.
In the afternoon you will have to board the train to Ollantaytambo. Once you arrive to one of these Train stations our staff will be waiting for you to transfer you to your Hotel in Urubamba.
The advantage of this tour is that you can get to know Machu Picchu without many people and with much more time available.
Thirteenth day: Maras & Moray & Chinchero and visiting the communities of Raqchi and Huaynaqolqa.
This tour starts around 08:30 hrs., we pick you up from your hotel in Urubamba, where we will visit Moray, circular terraces that served to acclimatize plants in the Inca era and Maras. Then we go to the community of Raqchi to share a typical lunch and observe the raising of llamas and alpacas, what Inca textiles were like and how they make dyes with natural plants. We will share a short 1-hour walk in the company of alpacas to the community of Huaynacolca. Foinally we visit Chinchero. Return to Cusco.
Fourteenth day: Rainbow Mountain Vinicunca
We will pick you up at your specific hotel between 4:30 am and 5:00 am to board the transport that will take us along the Qollasuyo road (ancient Quechua road), heading to Checacupe and then continue towards the city. from Pitumarca, passing through its beautiful landscapes and valleys that we can enjoy along the way, and then arriving at the town of Quechuyno, where we will make a brief stop to enjoy a delicious breakfast that is included in the tour.
After breakfast, we continue with our walking tour towards the mountain of the 7 colors or Vinincunca rainbow mountain, passing through beautiful landscapes, lagoons where South American camelids such as alpacas, vicuñas, llamas, pumas, Andean birds and the condor live; The walking time is approximately 3 hours and 30 minutes, (4.5 km of trail approximately), then we will arrive at the Vinincunca pass at 5200 meters above sea level, from where we can observe the mountain of 7 colors, enjoying at the same time the time. the sunrise that shows the best and imposing valley and red hills with magical colors.
Around the mountain of the 7 colors we can appreciate the mountains of Apu Sarinini and the Apu Ausangate mountain. Ausangate is the highest mountain in Peru, with an altitude of 6,372 meters above sea level. We will have free time of 30 minutes on the mountain to enjoy the impressive view of the mountain landscape of 7 colors, take photos, rest a little and then head to Huachipacha, where we will have a delicious lunch with basic products of the area and finally return to the city of Cusco, where we will arrive at approximately 5:30 pm. Selected hotel in Cusco.
Fifteenth day: Transfer from hotel in Cusco to the airport in Cusco.
Farewell We’ll be at your hotel at least two hours before your flight leaves to take you to the airport where you should check your plane ticket and pay the airport tax, we’ll see you to the departure launge.
Includes
INCLUYE
- 2 transfer to Lima Airport Hotel
- 1 City tour to the “City of Kings”
- 3 Nights at selected hotel in Lima including breakfast (as accommodation)
- 1 night in selected hotel in Nazca includes breakfast (according to accommodation)
- 2 Nights at selected hotel in Arequipa includes breakfast (according to accommodation)
- 1 night in selected hotel in Colca Canyon includes breakfast (according to accommodation)
- 2 nights in selected hotel in Puno includes breakfast (according to accommodation)
- 4 nights in selected hotel in Cusco including breakfast (as accommodation)
- 1 night hotel in Aguas Calientes includes breakfast (according to accommodation)
- 1 Airplane Flight Cusco – Lima (1 hour)
- 1 flight to the Nazca Lines (40 minutes)
- 1 airport transfer to Cusco hotel.
- 1 City tour of Cusco and Surroundings (Afternoon 13:30 hrs – 18:30 hrs)
- 1 Typical dance and music night show (from 19:00 hrs to 20:00 hrs)
- 1 Tour Machupicchu Expedition Train (Full Day 06:00 hrs – 20:00 hrs)
- 1 Tour to the Sacred Valley of the Incas 1 includes lunch (Full day 08:00 hrs – 19:00 hrs)
- 1 Transfer from the hotel andalusia tourism terminal Puno to Cusco.
- 1 guided tour of Cusco and Puno 1 includes lunch (Full day 08:00 hrs – 18:00 hrs)
- 1 Tour Lake Titicaca, Uros Island, Taquile
- 1 Transfer from the hotel in Lima to the bus terminal in Lima
- 1 Bus ride from Lima to Paracas (08:00 hrs – 13:00 hrs)
- 1 Travel by bus to Nazca Paracas (13:00 hrs – 17:00 hrs)
- 1 Tour to the Ballestas Islands
- 1 Bus ride from Arequipa to Nasca (13:00 hrs – 21:00 hrs)
- 1 Transfer from the bus terminal to hotel or airport
- 14 Breakfast at hotels
- 03 Buffet lunch in Urubamba, Lake Titicaca and Sicuani.
NO INCLUDED
- Meals.
- Tips.
Recommendations
Recommendations
- Bring original passport “With an expiration date of no less than 7 months”
- Wear sneakers or light shoes or tennis shoes.
- Water bottle
- Drink plenty of fluids on your excursions.
- Bring a raincoat (long poncho) in the rainy season
- Long sleeve shirts.
- Long pants.
- Insect repellent.
- Sunscreen, wide-brimmed hat for sunny days.
- Binoculars.
- Sunglasses, plastic bags.
- Medicine and/or items for personal use (contact lens fluid).
- A light backpack or briefcase.
- Camera or camcorder and films.
- Have checks and coins on hand in small denominations of soles or dollars.
- Swimwear for thermal baths (optional)
Price
The cost of this Tour is expressed in American dollars and is per person, the cost will depend on the hotel accommodation you choose, we work with hotels from 2** to 5**** stars, it will also depend on the type of room required : single (1 person), double (2 people) and triple (3 people). You can request the list of hotels we work with for your choice.
Important – In the months of January – April the services of the companies Inka Rail and Peru Rail leave and arrive at the stations of Ollantaytambo or Pachar (2 hours from the city of Cusco). – The prices of our Tours include transfers to these stations
PRICE PER PERSON IN DOUBLE ACCOMMODATION – 2024
$4400
Hoteles 5 estrellas
- WESTIN
- Libertador
- Tambo del Inka – Expedition Train
$2927
Hoteles 4 estrellas
- Aloft
- Novotel
- Casa Andina Yanahuara – Expedition Train
$2308
Hoteles 3 estrellas
- Ibis
- San Agustín
- Inkallpa – Expedition Train
$2063
Hoteles 2 estrellas
- Mariel
- Sacha
- San Agustin Monasterio – Expedition Train
PRICE PER PERSON IN SINGLE ACCOMMODATION – 2024
$7195
Hoteles 5 estrellas
- WESTIN
- Libertador
- Tambo del Inka – Expedition Train
$4263
Hoteles 4 estrellas
- Aloft
- Novotel
- Casa Andina Yanahuara – Expedition Train
$3009
Hoteles 3 estrellas
- Ibis
- San Agustín
- Inkallpa – Expedition Train
$2432
Hoteles 2 estrellas
- Mariel
- Sacha
- San Agustin Monasterio – Expedition Train
PRICE PER PERSON IN TRIPLE ACCOMMODATION – 2024
$4099
Hoteles 5 estrellas
- WESTIN
- Libertador
- Tambo del Inka – Expedition Train
$2878
Hoteles 4 estrellas
- Aloft
- Novotel
- Casa Andina Yanahuara – Expedition Train
$2237
Hoteles 3 estrellas
- Ibis
- San Agustín
- Inkallpa – Expedition Train
$2012
Hoteles 2 estrellas
- Mariel
- Sacha
- San Agustin Monasterio – Expedition Train
Discounts: Our packages Tour Perú Packages 15 days, Lima, Islas Ballestas, Paracas, Nazca, Arequipa, Cañón Del Colca, Lake Titi Caca, Cusco, Machupicchu, sacred Valley from 3 people have a special discount for all our tour packages.