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Roadtrip from Lima to Cusco over 8 magical days
Explore Peru on your own terms over 8 incredible days behind the wheel of your very own RV and campervan.
Take in the wonders of Paracas National Reserve, Nasca Lines, Pampa Galeras Vicuna Reserve, Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu and more.
Choose from 3 unique routing options bringing you from Lima to Cusco over 8 days.
Enjoy the ease of local support each step of the way, as your journey is tracked and monitored by a local team.
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.
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 USD2120
- Toyota Hilux 4x4: from USD2240
- Hilux Motorhome: from USD2560
Accommodation 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.
Night 1-8
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.
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
- How hard is the 8-Day Roadtrip from Lima to Cusco?
- Do I need a visa to travel to Peru?
- Are meals included on the 8-Day Roadtrip from Lima to Cusco?
- Do I need insurance?
- How do I get to Lima to start this tour?
- Is the 8-Day Roadtrip from Lima to Cusco Tour in English?
- Where does the 8-Day Roadtrip from Lima to Cusco end?
- What type of driver’s license do I need for this trip?
- Do I need special vaccines to travel to Peru?
- Are there any travel restrictions for Peru?
We rate this tour as a 2/5 in term of difficulty. While camping involves some physical activity, you can customize your days to be as active or leisurely as you’d like. Activities mentioned in the itinerary are optional and not a mandatory commitment.
Check with your local country about visa requirements. You could also try this website, though you should verify with your government.
No meals are included on this tour.
Yes, it is mandatory to have health and medical insurance to join this trip, and your insurance should cover the activities listed in this tour. Get your travel insurance.
Fly into Lima Airport (LIM). To reach the rental center, you can take a taxi or public transport.
Yes, the tour materials provided are in English.
This tour ends in Cusco. You can fly out of Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport
A valid driver's license from any country or an international driver's license is accepted when accompanied by a valid passport of having entered Peru within a 90 - day period. The minimum age is 25 years.
Check with your family doctor.
Please check with your local government about travel restrictions before you book your tour. This map from the US Department of State provides an overview of the current status in countries around the globe. The UK‘s Foreign Office and Government of Canada also provide advice on foreign travel. Note that the travel advice may change depending on your nationality.
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