What is the estimated cost of food and do we buy it while out traveling?

On this trip, you'll be buying most of your meals while out traveling, but you won't be left to figure it all out alone. The Trip Manager usually provides recommendations for restaurants and eateries you might enjoy ranging from authentic local spots to group-friendly venues. This way, you get flexibility to choose what suits your taste and budget, while also having trusted suggestions that make dining easier and more enjoyable. Expect to spend about USD 50–100 per day for budget meals, or USD 120–200 per day for mid-range dining, depending on your preferences.

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Lima to Machu Picchu Road Trip

11 days

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From Lima to Cusco

4.7 (6,375 reviews)

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Platinum Operator: Contiki
City & Culture: Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Group Tour: Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
Fully Guided: An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Medium Intensity: Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English
Group Size 8 - 30
Ages 18-35

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Itinerary

Intro
Introduction
Day 1
Lima
Lima
Meals
Dinner (Dinner at a local restaurant honouring traditional recipes & cooking techniques)
Accommodation
Hotel (Ibis Budget Miraflores (or similar))
Day 2
Lima - Paracas National Reserve - Huacachina
Lima - Paracas National Reserve - Huacachina
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Viajero Huacachina Hostel (or similar))
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Paracas National Reserve
- Boat tour of Ballestas Islands
Optional Activities
- Buggy ride over sand dunes
- Sandboarding down sand dunes
Landmarks
Paracas National Reserve
Ballestas Islands
Huacachina
Day 3
Huacachina - Nazca Lines - Overnight to Arequipa
Huacachina - Nazca Lines - Overnight to Arequipa
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Overnight Coach)
Included Activities
- Locally-guided Pisco vineyard tour
- Viewing of Nazca Lines
Optional Activities
- Plane tour of Nazca Lines
- Tower viewing of Nazca Lines
Landmarks
Nazca Lines
Day 4
Arequipa
Arequipa
Meals
Dinner (Walkabout dinner through the streets)
Accommodation
Hotel (Qema Arequipa (or similar))
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Arequipa city highlights
- Visit to Santa Catalina Monastery
Landmarks
Santa Catalina Monastery
Plaza de Armas
Day 5
Arequipa - Puno - Lake Titicaca
Arequipa - Puno - Lake Titicaca
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Get to know the locals of this wonderful island over lunch), Dinner (Delicious local dinner with Llachon community)
Accommodation
Hotel (Lake Titicaca Homestay (or similar))
Included Activities
- Stop at Lagunillas Viewpoint
- Boat ride to Uros Islands
- Visit to Llachon community
Optional Activities
- Island reed boat trip on Lake Titicaca
Landmarks
Lagunillas Viewpoint
Lake Titicaca
Uros Islands
Day 6
Lake Titicaca - Puno
Lake Titicaca - Puno
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation
Hotel (Hotel Casona Plaza (or similar))
Included Activities
- Motorboat to Taquile Island
- Meeting with Taquile Island locals
- Lunch with locals
Landmarks
Taquile Island
Day 7
Puno - Cusco
Puno - Cusco
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation
Hotel (Hotel Mamasara (or similar))
Landmarks
La Raya
Cusco
Day 8
Cusco - Ollantaytambo - Aguas Calientes
Cusco - Ollantaytambo - Aguas Calientes
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Flower's House Macchu Picchu (or similar))
Included Activities
- Train ride to KM104
- Inca Trail hike to Aguas Calientes
Landmarks
Ollantaytambo
Inca Trail
Day 9
Aguas Calientes - Machu Picchu - Cusco
Aguas Calientes - Machu Picchu - Cusco
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Hotel Mamasara (or similar))
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Machu Picchu
- Visit to Temple of the Three Windows
- Access to Huayna Picchu peak
- Personal exploration time at Machu Picchu
- Train ride back to Cusco
Landmarks
Machu Picchu
Temple of the Three Windows
Huayna Picchu
Day 10
Cusco
Cusco
Accommodation
Hotel (Hotel Mamasara (or similar))
Optional Activities
- Traditional massage
- Hike to Rainbow Mountain
- Explore town and shop for souvenirs
Landmarks
Rainbow Mountain
Day 11
Cusco
Cusco
Meals
Breakfast

Landmarks
Paracas National Reserve
Ballestas Islands
Huacachina

Landmarks
Nazca Lines

Landmarks
Santa Catalina Monastery
Plaza de Armas

Landmarks
Lagunillas Viewpoint
Lake Titicaca
Uros Islands

Landmarks
Taquile Island

Landmarks
La Raya
Cusco

Landmarks
Ollantaytambo
Inca Trail

Landmarks
Machu Picchu
Temple of the Three Windows
Huayna Picchu

Landmarks
Rainbow Mountain

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Ibis Budget Miraflores (or similar)
Hotel
day 1
Viajero Huacachina Hostel (or similar)
Hotel
day 2
Overnight Coach
Hotel
day 3
Qema Arequipa (or similar)
Hotel
day 4
Lake Titicaca Homestay (or similar)
Hotel
day 5
Hotel Casona Plaza (or similar)
Hotel
day 6
Hotel Mamasara (or similar)
Hotel
Days 7, 9, 10
Flower's House Macchu Picchu (or similar)
Hotel
day 8

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Shannon5.0•February 2025
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Josianne5.0•August 2024
Clari was the best tour guide! Her knowledge and expertise made this trip extra special. I am grateful I got to meet...
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Taylor5.0•June 2024
Led by Clari
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What is the estimated cost of food and do we buy it while out traveling?
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- ContikiOperator•Written March 2026
  On this trip, you'll be buying most of your meals while out traveling, but you won't be left to figure it all out alone. The Trip Manager usually provides recommendations for restaurants and eateries you might enjoy ranging from authentic local spots to group-friendly venues. This way, you get flexibility to choose what suits your taste and budget, while also having trusted suggestions that make dining easier and more enjoyable. Expect to spend about USD 50–100 per day for budget meals, or USD 120–200 per day for mid-range dining, depending on your preferences.

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2 local currencies
You’ll encounter Sol in Peru, Boliviano in Bolivia.
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Pay only $200 today. The rest is due 65 days before departure. Learn more

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Lima to Machu Picchu Road Trip

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Included Activities

Optional Activities

Included Activities

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Included Activities

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