3 nights early and meet the rest of the group at Machu Picchu, or, add on the trail at the end of the package and return to Machu Picchu. The trail takes 4 days and 3 nights. A professional guide accompanies you, cooks prepare all the meals, and porters carry your gear, freeing you up to enjoy the hike and spectacular views. The route is very popular and at times may be overcrowded with tourists. A cheaper back packers' trail going with larger groups can be reserved for significantly less.
Costs depend on dates and size of a group.
Visit Ica museum and overnight at the Dunes Hotel. On day two, you fly over the mysterious figures in the desert returning to Ica. By car to Paracas with overnight at Paracas Bay Hotel. A launch takes you across the bay to view the marine life and ancient Candelabra. Afternoon bus to Lima.