8-Day Enigmas of Peru
Traveler rating
5.0/5
Based on 61 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Quick answer
Is 8-Day Enigmas of Peru worth booking?
8-Day Enigmas of Peru is a 192-hour experience in Lima, Peru, from $1,600 per person. It scores 80 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Strongly Recommended”, based on a 5/5 rating across 61 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 80 / 100
- Rating
- 5/5 (61)
- Duration
- 192 hours
- From
- $1,600 per person
The Nazca Lines are a mysterious and impressive enigma. This is your chance to follow them and discover what they have to say. Following this same mystique we will embark on a trip to Cusco to continue to experience the energy these two places have in common.
What you get
About this experience
The Nazca Lines are a mysterious and impressive enigma. This is your chance to follow them and discover what they have to say. Following this same mystique we will embark on a trip to Cusco to continue to experience the energy these two places have in common.
What's included
Included
- All admission tickets on tours.
- 7 nights of accomodation
- Shared transfer to the train station
- Lunch
- Breakfast
- Transfers from airport to hotels.
- Round trip railway ticket to Machu Picchu according with selected hotel category
Not included
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Gratuities
- Nazca airport tax (USD 14 per person)
- Flights tickets Lima - Cusco - Lima
- Airport and departure taxes
Where it starts and ends
Hotel pickup
Pickup is included for all travelers. Pickup begins about 20 minutes before departure.
Options you can book
First class double room
First class double room. Vistadome train option. 2 people per room Pickup included
First class single room
First class single room. Machu Picchu Train option. Pickup included
Deluxe double room
Deluxe double room. Vistadome train option. 2 people per room Pickup included
Tourist Class Triple Room
Tourist Class Triple Room. Expedition train option. Pickup included
First class triple room
First class triple room. Vistadome train option. Pickup included
Economy triple room
Economy triple room. Expedition train option. 3 people per room Pickup included
Deluxe single room
Deluxe single room. Vistadome train option. Pickup included
Economy double room
Economy double room. Expedition train option. 2 people per room Pickup included
Deluxe triple room
Deluxe triple room. Vistadome train option. 3 people per room Pickup included
Tourist Class Single Room
Tourist single room: Tourist single room. Expedition train option. Pickup included
Tourist double room
Tourist double room. Expedition train option. 2 people per room Pickup included
Economy single room
Economy single room. Expedition train option. Pickup included
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- en, es
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 9 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- VIPAC Travel
Know before you go
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Passport name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants. Otherwise, your tour may not be confirmed.
- When booking your flight from Lima to Cusco, it must be in the morning. Arrival by noon is too late.
- Upon time of booking, please provide flight itinerary for international flights and domestic flights
- Important: If you go suffer from altitude sickness, please bring medicine or ask your doctor for advice before you depart
- The plane in Nazca holds up to 12 passengers
- Overflight is not recomendable for children less than 8 years old.
- Machu Picchu has implemented new visitor circuits, with three main routes with specific differences to distribute passengers in various areas. These changes are intended to improve the visitor experience and preserve the integrity of the archaeological site. The circuit with route 2 will be given as priority and if it is not available, the options of taking circuit 3B or circuit 1B will be informed so that you can confirm your decision before the tickets are issued.
- The admission ticket of Machu Picchu is NOT REFUNDABLE and date changes or amendments are NOT accepted. *If you need to change your visit date, you will need to purchase a new entrance ticket.
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 61 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
7 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Knowledge and storytelling
5 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Organization
2 mentionsPickup, timing, and logistics are described as running smoothly.
Traveler reviews
61 verified traveler reviews for 8-Day Enigmas of Peru. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Very good experience!
Everything was perfect. I would recommend.
Response from the operator: Thank you very much for sharing your experience. We are thrilled to hear that everything was perfect and that you had such a good time with us. We truly appreciate your recommendation, and it would be a great honor to welcome you back for another wonderful adventure in Peru in the future. VIPAC Travel Team
via Tripadvisor
Great experience
Exceptional service, very small crowds, and they handled all of the details for us. We would definitely book with Vipac again.
Response from the operator: We truly appreciate you sharing this. A journey with smooth coordination and attention to detail makes all the difference, and it’s great to know you enjoyed a more personalized experience along the way. We’d be delighted to welcome you again for another trip through Peru. VIPAC Travel Team
via Tripadvisor
100% . perfectly mamaged tour.
perfect tour. great English speaking guides with vast knowledge of.history and cilture. a Rep and driver met us on every intetaction point. exceeded expectations!
Response from the operator: We truly appreciate you sharing this. A journey like this, where every connection point is covered and everything runs smoothly, makes all the difference. It’s great to know the coordination, guidance, and overall experience exceeded your expectations. We’d be delighted to welcome you again for another trip through Peru. VIPAC Travel Team
via Tripadvisor
A great way to see Perú and its amazing history.
A very professionally run tour, everything went to plan. All our guides were very experienced and knowledgeable and kept you informed of tour times and information for the following days plans. Definitely 5 stars to our tour guides. You need to be aware that while this tour is exceptional for its locations, it is very busy with some very early starts. If flying home directly from Cusco, we recommend that you take another day to unwind before heading home or moving on to your next location as we didn’t get back to our hotel until after 9 pm after seeing Machu Picchu. We felt that the hotels at Paracas and Sacred Valley were of a high standard. However we feel the hotels at Lima and Cusco were below what we expected. We can definitely recommend this tour.
via Viator
An Outstanding Itinerary Flawlessly Executed!
First off, I want to be very clear that this is the tip of trip that I do not do. Lots of moving pieces, lots of coordination, all having to be completed as planned in order for everything to come off. You ride buses, trains, vans, and have to coordinate an internal flight from Lima to Cusco and back. So, while I loved the itinerary, i was very apprehensive about how it would be executed. Everything would have to go perfectly to make it work....and it did! VIPAC did an extraordinary job putting this all together, even customizing it to add a side trip in Lima. All of their drivers were great, as were the guides. All communications were through WhatsApp, and it worked flawlessly, even notifying me of a potential flight issue due to a planned temporary closure at the Cusco Airport. Expedia never bothered to notify me (the internal flight is your responsibility to schedule) of the resulting schedule change, and I was the one who notified them of the airport closure. The itinerary was great, with historical tours of Lima and Cuzco, a bucket list tour of Machu Picchu and a number of other famous archaeological sites in the Sacred Valley, the Nazca Lines, and a short boat ride to the Ballestas Islands to see sea lions, penguins, etc. If you can work it out, another day in Paracas would be nice, with the Pacific Ocean right there, it was a great interlude between Lima and Cusco. Quick note that the Nazca Lines flight is on a very small (10-12 seater) plane, and half the folks on our flight got air sick, most likely due to the hairpin, banking turns employed by the pilot in order to give both sides of the plane a view of the figures. Not sure if this was done to save time or add to the excitement, but that ratio of poor folks who had to do the walk of shame off of the plane with their little bags of vomit is probably excessive. The seas for the boat ride were modest and nobody got sick on that tour. Besides the great itinerary, there was also plenty of time relax and catch your breath, or fit in some extra stuff on the side. As for physical fitness, I made the questionable choice of engaging in this tour while recovering from a back injury and with a torn meniscus that made taking stairs a bit of an ordeal. And there are a lot of stairs on this tour lol. I survived it no worse for wear, but if stairs are an issue for you keep this in mind. As for the issues with the altitude (a good portion of the trip is at over 12,000 feet, more than twice the elevation of Denver), i took Diamox, my son did not. Neither of us experienced any altitude issues, even though we live and work at close to sea level. On the whole, I am guessing while keeping the aforementioned stair issue in mind, that most folks will physically be able to do this tour without any major issues. The accommodations we had (Sol de Oro Lima, Novotel Cusco, La Hacienda Bahia Paracas, and La Casona de Yucay), were all amazing, with great customer service, outstanding restaurants and very nice rooms. The vans used by VIPAC were all spacious and clean and in good working order. In closing, I am the type of person that takes a year to plan a trip, and am a control freak over every detail--which is why I tend to prefer trips with as few moving parts as possible. But VIPAC did such an outstanding job, handling everything flawlessly, that I without reservation recommend them for anyone looking for a bucket list trip to Peru!
via Viator
Good to know
- Duration
- 192 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $1,600 to $3,265
- Hotel pickup
- Included for all travelers
- Booked in 30 days
- 21
- Verdict
- Strongly Recommended
Who runs this experience
Operated by VIPAC Travel, who run 42 experiences we rank across 5 cities, with an average Outty Ranking of 50.9.
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8-Day Enigmas of Peru: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Lima.
How much does 8-Day Enigmas of Peru cost?
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Prices start at $1,600 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Lima usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does 8-Day Enigmas of Peru take?
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Plan for about 192 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Lima is not rushed.
Is 8-Day Enigmas of Peru worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 80 out of 100, which we label "Strongly Recommended". That score blends traveler sentiment (5/5 across 61 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Lima, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule 8-Day Enigmas of Peru?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is 8-Day Enigmas of Peru suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 192-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book 8-Day Enigmas of Peru?
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Around 21 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Lima can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Lima and add a light layer if any part of the 192-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does 8-Day Enigmas of Peru start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Lima within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Lima?
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On Outty we rank every Lima experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Premium Paracas & Huacachina Day Trip from Lima with Sunset Toast, Discover Lima: Love Park, Historic Center, and its Catacombs., Paracas & Huacachina Premium Experience from Lima. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Lima?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Lima?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.
What is included in 8-Day Enigmas of Peru?
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Included: All admission tickets on tours; 7 nights of accomodation; Shared transfer to the train station; Lunch; and Breakfast. Not included: Food and drinks, unless specified; Gratuities; Nazca airport tax (USD 14 per person); and Flights tickets Lima - Cusco - Lima. Always check the voucher for the final list before you travel.
Does 8-Day Enigmas of Peru include hotel pickup?
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Yes, pickup is offered for every traveler from 2 listed pickup locations in and around Lima. Be ready about 20 minutes before the start time.
What languages is 8-Day Enigmas of Peru offered in?
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It is offered in English and Spanish. Pick your language when choosing a date and time, as not every departure runs in every language.
Will I get instant confirmation and a mobile ticket for 8-Day Enigmas of Peru?
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Confirmation is sent by the operator after booking, usually within 48 hours; if it is not confirmed you are not charged. Mobile tickets are accepted, so you can show the voucher on your phone.
Is 8-Day Enigmas of Peru wheelchair or stroller accessible?
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The operator notes: Not recommended for pregnant travelers. If accessibility is critical, contact the operator after booking to confirm arrangements for your date.
What happens to 8-Day Enigmas of Peru if the weather is bad?
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It generally runs rain or shine, so dress for the forecast in Lima. Standard cancellation terms apply: free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start.
What do travelers say about 8-Day Enigmas of Peru?
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Across 61 reviews averaging 5.0 out of 5, recurring themes include the guide, knowledge and storytelling, organization. Travelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
What booking options are available for 8-Day Enigmas of Peru?
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There are 12 options to choose from, including First class double room, First class single room, Deluxe double room, Tourist Class Triple Room. Prices and start times differ by option, so compare them on the booking screen.
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