4 Days
6 Destinations
12 GUESTS (MAX)
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Learn moreJust a few hours from Lima is the perfect mix of adventure and relaxation. Ica is more than just a good pisco. You will enjoy the incredible Huacachina Oasis all year round. Dare to sandboard over the dunes or travel through the immense deserts in a tubular. You will get to know Nasca and its mysterious Lines, the María Reiche Museum and the different attractions of Nasca. The boat ride awaits you and you will get to know the Ballestas Islands and a walk along the beaches of the Paracas National Reserve.
Comfortable camping with private chef and portable toilet. Modern vehicles with private driver.
Some steep inclines at high altitudes, that can be regarded as strenuous. With sufficient pre-trail training, its easily achievable.
Hiking, trekking, and camping.
Small group experience; Max 12, Avg 5..
Hiking, trekking, and camping.
Small group experience; Max 12, Avg 5..
We will begin with the pick-up from your hotel between 3:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. to take a tour in the Huacachina Lagoon. We will begin with the adventure circuit in the majestic dunes of Ica, where you will take a pure adrenaline tour in sand cars (buggies) and you will also be able to sandboard (sliding on boards). This circuit lasts approximately one hour. Once this circuit is finished, you will have free time so you can visit and walk through the oasis of Laguna de Huacachina, ride in boats, take photos and buy crafts.
To finish this first day tour, we will return to the hotel at 6:00 p.m. approximately so that you can rest for the next day.
• Accommodation: Hotel Las Flores or Mc Hotel Ica
• Difficulty: Easy.
This day we will start with an early pick-up between 06:00 and 6:30am, heading to Nazca.
Upon arrival in Nazca we will begin the archaeological tour, during the journey you will be able to appreciate the following places:
• “Profile of the Inca”, this face is a rock formation located on the top of a cliff approximately 90 meters high, it is the result of the formation of the mountain range and the wind erosion of the strong winds of the area. Depending on the angles of observation, it can be seen or contrasted with the face of a child, young person or adult. The Face or profile of the Inca is also called the Sentinel of Cerro Pinchango, which is the tutelary Apu of Palpa, because it is directed directly towards this imposing mountain, which has housed the different cultures settled in this valley such as: Paracas, Nasca, Huarí, Ica – Chincha and the Incas.
• Mirador de las Líneas de Nazca, the tower places you 13 meters above the ground, enough to get the basic outline of three of the Nazca figures. The photos will not be as impressive as those from the plane, but it is a much closer and more personal way to see the lines.
• Museo María Reiche, is the house where Dr. María Reiche Newman (German scientist) lived for many years. Today it is a museum where you can see personal objects, photos, maps, plans, educational models and more information about her studies of the Nazca lines up close. Her remains rest in peace here, as well as those of her sister Renata.
• Cantalloc Aqueduct, one of the most outstanding hydraulic engineering works in the world, built in the middle of the desert by the ancient Nazca culture. Of the 46 underground aqueducts found, 32 are still in operation today. Stone slabs and huarango trunks were used for its construction, where along the route you can see 35 “puquios”, which are spiral-shaped ventilation wells used for cleaning, conservation and water collection.
• Paredones Ruins, was an administrative control center between the coast and the mountains; place of residence of the representative of Cusco, built with Inca planning and technology.
• Ceramics and Gold Workshop, where you can observe the process of making ceramic pieces and also learn about the work of gold extraction.
After this tour, which will include an explanation from our guide for each place you pass, we will return to the hotel in Ica. You will have the afternoon free to relax and rest at ease for the next day.
• Meals included: Box lunch
• Accommodation: Hotel Las Flores or Mc Hotel Ica
• Difficulty: Easy.
This day, you will be picked up from your hotel to go to Paracas between 6:30-7:00 a.m. to board the speedboats at 8:00 a.m.
This tour will last approximately 2 hours through the capricious natural rock formations that are home to important marine fauna, such as large colonies of guano birds, Humboldt penguins, friendly sea lions, dolphins, guanayes, boobies and more.
At the end of the tour, you will have free time to walk around Paracas Bay, which you can take advantage of to take pictures and buy crafts.
We will be back at your hotel at approximately noon. You will have the afternoon and evening free to enjoy the main places in the city.
• Meals included: Box lunch
• Accommodation: Hotel Las Flores or Mc Hotel Ica
• Difficulty: Easy.
For this last day, we will pick you up from your hotel at 10:00 a.m. to first visit the artisanal wine cellar, where we will learn about the production of wine and Pisco, you will also have the opportunity to taste the various piscos and wines from the wineries. Then we will continue with the visit and explanation of the history of our guide in the Plaza de Armas of the city, where we will also observe the main streets of Ica and visit the Helena Chocolate Shop and the Señor de Luren Church.
Then we will go to the mystical town of Cachiche, a well-known town in Ica, since it was a place where the ancient witches were, there you can see the 7-headed Palm. Finally we will visit the majestic Huacachina lagoon again, known as «The Oasis of America», from this point we will be able to appreciate the impressive desert landscape of the dunes, take incredible photos with the sunset.
At the end of the tour we return to the hotel at approximately 4:00 p.m. So you can prepare to go to the airport or bus terminal at the appropriate time.
• Meals included: Breakfast at your hotel
• Difficulty: Easy.
Please read the information provided carefully as it will help answer all your questions about our services.
If you wish, we can pick you up from the airport to give you a warm welcome to the city of Cusco and transfer you to your hotel, so you must inform us of your flight details at least 14 days before your trip. On the day of your arrival, please look for our representative who will be holding a sign with the META Peru logo at the airport (coordinate when making your reservation).
The information talk will take place the night before the trek at 6:00 pm at our office or at your hotel.
FIRST, to book your INCA TRAIL tour to Machu Picchu, we need you to fill out our reservation form by clicking BOOK NOW on our home page as well as to the right side of the tour of your choice or click here on the INQUIRE NOW link to contact us so we can give you the best options during your stay in PERU.
Please note that we cannot purchase your Machu Picchu tickets without the following information:
Remember: that during the period of 2025 the tickets to the Inca citadel (MACHUPICCHU) are in high demand so we recommend you make the reservation in advance to guarantee an unforgettable quality experience.
***Copies of the passport of each participant are required in order to reserve the tickets for the visit to the Inca citadel (MACHUPÍCCHU)!
SECOND, we require a deposit of $250.00 USD per person, in order to purchase the entrance tickets to the archaeological park of MACHUPICCHU. You can make your deposit by clicking on the symbols VISA, PAYPAL or the payment method that is enabled when you click on BOOK NOW that is located on the right side of the chosen tour or you can also send us a message to our email to contact you, this link will be found in INQUIRE NOW.
We would appreciate it if you pay in cash at our office (we accept US dollars or Peruvian soles) during your briefing 2 or 4 days before your trip. We have many ATMs in downtown Cusco. You can also pay with VISA or PAYPAL online, but you will have to pay a 5.5% service charge, charged by VISA and PAYPAL. To pay your balance via PAYPAL, you must log in to your PAYPAL account using our email address of metaperutravel@gmail.com.
We recommend you pay in cash at our offices to avoid this charge.
At META PERU your care and experience is the most important thing.
¡Yes! You must bring your original passport and it is very important that it has the same passport number that you sent us to book your permit for the Machu Picchu Tour or package. Your passport will be checked when you enter Machu Picchu and when you board the train. In case you are renewing your passport, please send us a copy of your old passport to secure your permission and be able to change it when you get your new passport. If so, please send us a copy of your new passport as soon as possible.
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In the event that you are unable to finish the trek due to health reasons, our team will take you to the nearest town for assistance with transportation. We always carry oxygen on our treks for any respiratory issues. In extreme cases, we can arrange for a helicopter at your expense. (Travel insurance required, recommended). There are no refunds in the unlikely situation that you are unable to finish the trek.
Generally, those who need help getting off the trail are taken to Ollantaytambo and if they recover quickly they continue the journey to Aguas Calientes (cost incurred by the trekker) and visit Machu Picchu according to the original plan.
Unfortunately, the answer is No. Once the permits have been purchased, the Peruvian government does not allow any changes, so we cannot change any dates after the permit has been purchased. The permits are also non-transferable and non-refundable. If you cancel your Inca Trail to Machu Picchu 4 days, the deposit is not refundable at all.
Of course! Round-trip transfer to your hotel is included in all our packages! If you have booked your hotel in the Sacred Valley, we will drop you off there and vice versa.
If you are satisfied with the services provided, a tip is appreciated by our staff, although it is not mandatory. While it may not be a custom, it is of great importance to the people who will take care of you during the trek. It inspires excellent service and is an ingrained feature of the tourism industry in many META Peru destinations. Of course, you are free to tip as much as you like, depending on your perception of the quality and length of your trip. Remember, tipping is not mandatory and should only be given when you receive excellent service.
Yes, we are a local, sustainable and responsible tour operator that incorporates universal principles of tourism: protecting the environment and benefiting local communities by respecting their culture and religion. With this in mind, we have trained all our local staff to know, respect and understand local places and people in relation to the environment.
You can rent from us, please request it in the briefing or at the time of making your reservation.
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