Roadtrip from Lima to Cusco over 8 magical days
This incredible self-drive adventure invites you to choose from 3 routing options to embark on a thrilling roadtrip from Lima to Cusco over 8 days.
Enjoy the ease and comfort of meeting with a local team on Day 1 to get introduced to your RV and supplies. Go over the trip plan for the days ahead and enjoy on going support by phone throughout the entire journey.
Ranging from 1,200 km to 1,800 km, you’ll choose from 3 unique routes that start and end in the same place but invite you to see and experience different wonders along the way.
OPTION 1: LIMA – PARACAS – NASCA – YACA – CURAHUASI – CUSCO (1,200 km)
OPTION 2: LIMA – PARACAS – HUAYTARÁ – AYACUCHO – CURAHUASI – CUSCO (1,260 km)
OPTION 3: LIMA – PARACAS – NASCA – AREQUIPA – COLCA CANYON – CUSCO (1,805 km)
The itinerary below notes the day-to-day plan for Option 1. For Options 2 and 3, please inquire for further details.
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8-Day Roadtrip from Lima to Cusco Tour Itinerary
Day 1 The Adventure Begins in Lima
Regardless of which route you opt for, today your adventure kicks off in Lima where you’ll meet at 9 am this morning at the rental center where you’ll be briefed by the local team and get to know your RV and supplies. Then it’s time to hit the open road for Paracas!
Overnight Location: Camping at Scallop farm at National Reserve of Paracas
Distance: 3 hours, 256 km
Day 2 Experience Paracas
A world of adventure awaits you today! Check out the Supay Observatory, Otuma Salt Lake, Yumaque Beach, Caleta (cove) Lagunilla Viewpoint and more! A long list of options are yours to discover as you explore Paracas on your first full day adventure.
Overnight Location: Camping at Scallop farm at National Reserve of Paracas
Distance: Flexible
Day 3 Drive to Nazca
Before leaving Paracas this morning, you can open in for a thrilling dune buggy adventure or sandboarding in Adrenarena Sand Park.
Hit the road with your first stop at Tacama Wineyard as you continue to Nazca. Tonight you can camp at Casa Hacienda in Nazca.
Overnight Location: Camping, Casa Hacienda in Nazca
Distance: 3 hours 30 minutes, 221 km
Day 4 Press on to the Yaca Campsite
A lengthy but beautiful drive awaits you today as you hit the road for Yaca where you’ll camp for the evening.
Overnight Location: Camping, Yava Campsite
Distance: 8 hours, 427 km
Day 5 Rafting and NGO
Today you can opt for a thrilling white water rafting adventure organized by the campsite owner Ricardo. Later, head to Casa Lena, a beautiful spot in the mountains of Curahuasi. Here you’ll find the an educational project for children living in poverty and children with disabilities known as the NGO Oye LENA. Learn about the incredible initiatives of this NGO before heading to Curahuasi Campsite.
Overnight Location: Camping, Curahuasi Campsite
Distance: 2.5 hours, 233 km
Day 6 The Sacred Valley
On your way to the sacred valley today, stop at Chonta Community, Huaypo Lagoo and or the Maras Salt Mines. You can continue further to visit the archaeological site of Ollantaytambo, where you can learn about the technique with which the Incas worked the stones!
Tonight you’ll camp at Urubamba Sacred Valley of the Incas Campsite.
Overnight Location: Camping, Urubamba Sacred Valley of the Incas Campsite
Distance: 2 hours 45 minutes, 131 km
Day 7 Machu Picchu
Today you’ll leave the RV in a safe spot and head to the train station for the train to Ollantaytambo. Book a full day tour of Machu Picchu where seize the day to take in one of the wonders of the world!
Return to your camper this evening with final overnight at Urubamba Sacred Valley of the Incas Campsite.
Overnight Location: Camping, Urubamba Sacred Valley of the Incas Campsite
Distance: None
Day 8 Final Drive to Cusco
Set out on your final drive to Cusco this morning with a visit to Pisac archaeological complex along the way. Once in Cusco, return your RV to the local team awaiting you and continue with your onwards travels.
Overnight Location: None
Distance: 1 hour 45 minutes, 70 km
8-Day Roadtrip from Lima to Cusco Price and Dates
The pricing of this self-guided trip depends on many factors, such as rental vehicle chosen, the itinerary variations and your chosen road-tripping season. The prices below are per vehicle.
- Campervan Explorer: from $2,120 USD
- Toyota Hilux 4x4: from $2,240 USD
- Hilux Motorhome: from $2,560 USD
* - 35% payment is required to confirm the booking. Local refundable security deposit of 1500 USD is required to be paid locally.
Book NowAccommodation on 8-Day Roadtrip from Lima to Cusco
This tour is based in your campervan tent (attached to vehicle), with optional stays at hotels and hostels in certain locations.
In some cases, the accommodation listed below may need to be substituted for other comparable accommodations.
Overnight Location
Campsites on Roadtrip from Lima
Enjoy a mix of campervan stays at designated campsites, with some hotel and hostels stays long the way wherever campsites are not available. You can also opt to upgrade to hotels on some nights if you prefer this over the camping available. Campsites have varying levels of amenities available.
Camper Options
Toyota Hilux 4x4
Sleeps 2 adults and 1 child, the roof tent measures 2m 35cm long and 1m 40cm wide. The transmission is manual.
Campervan Explorer
Sleeps: 3 adults or 2 adults and 2 children. The transmission is manual.
Hilux Motorhome
Sleeps: 2 adults and 1 small child. The transmission is manual.
Other options
Please inquire for more information.
What’s Included in the 8-Day Roadtrip from Lima to Cusco?
Meals
No meals are included.
Accommodations
While RV rental is included, reservations for both campsites and optional hotel stays need to be paid for independently on site (we can help with reservations). Accommodations in Lima before the trip and in Pucallpa after the trip are not included.
Transportation during the Tour
RV rental is included with 220 cumulative daily kms ($ 0.60 per extra km of total travel).
Also included
- RV rental
- Full tank of gas on delivery of RV
- 24/7 phone support
- Support in joint route design, recommendations of camping places
Not included
- Flights
- Travel insurance
- Visas if required
- Fuel
- Guide or driver
- Meals, drinks, or snacks
- Personal expenses
- Hotel or campsite reservations
- Optional activities
- Bed linens
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