From Paddington to Transformers: Peru’s Blockbuster Magic
Condor Travel
Step into Peru’s iconic movie settings with our blockbuster 9 days travel itinerary. Explore the magical settings of films like Paddington, Dora and the Lost City and Transformers. Visit Lima’s historic center, snap a photo with Paddington’s statue, and discover Maras, the bear’s hometown. End with a mystical journey to Machu Picchu, star of global blockbusters!
Tour Highlights:
Day 1: Arrive in Lima and enjoy a private transfer to your hotel.
On Day 2, explore Lima’s historic center, Miraflores, and the Paddington Bear statue near Larcomar, with scenes from Paddington filmed here. Discover the city’s blend of modern and historic charm.
On Day 3, transfer to Cusco and then to your Sacred Valley hotel.
Day 4 includes a full-day tour of Maras, Moray, and Ollantaytambo, with a visit to the village of Maras, featured as Paddington’s hometown in the film.
On Day 5, travel to Aguas Calientes and visit Machu Picchu, featured in Dora and the Lost City, Transformers: Rise of the Beasts, and Paddington. Experience the site with a shaman to explore its spiritual significance.
Day 6 offers an optional Huayna Picchu climb before returning to Cusco.
On Day 7, enjoy a half-day tour of Cusco, including locations seen in Paddington and Transformers, like San Pedro Market and Sacsayhuaman.
Day 8 is a leisure day to explore Cusco at your own pace.
Finally, on Day 9, transfer to Cusco airport for your flight back to Lima and conclude your experience.
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1 – 2025: Arrival in Lima
Private | Transfer from airport to hotel - Assistance included.
Upon arrival at our destination, a representative will pick up passengers and take them from the airport to their hotel.
Overnight at Hotel B (Alcoba Room).
Check in: 15:00 hrs
Check out: 12:00 hrs
Meals not included
Day 2 – 2025: Lima
Private | Half day City tour Lima, meet the Paddington Bear statue.
Lima, the city where some scenes of the film Paddington were filmed in Peru, we will visit both the historic center and Miraflores.
Today we will learn about the two characters of Lima: the modern one, reflected in the districts of Miraflores and San Isidro; and the historic one, encapsulated in its historic center declared a World Cultural Heritage by UNESCO. Along the tour through different districts of the city, we will see how the old and the modern coexist in buildings such as the Museum of Italian Art, Palace of Justice, Museum of Lima, Plaza San Martín, among others. We will discover the center of Lima on foot, having the Main Square as the focal point: a beautiful colonial square worthy of photography, surrounded by emblematic buildings such as the Government Palace, the Cathedral and the Archbishop's Palace. We will have the opportunity to enter one of the most iconic ecclesiastical spaces in Lima, the Convent of Santo Domingo, also declared Cultural Heritage of Humanity and where the relics of three Peruvian saints are found: Santa Rosa de Lima, San Martín de Porres and San Juan Macías. Leaving the historic center, we will return to modern Lima, meeting the Pacific Ocean for a fascinating view that we can enjoy from the iconic Park of Love and its famous sculpture created by national artist Víctor Delfín.
Finally, we will make a stop in Salazar Park, near Larcomar where the statue of Paddington Bear is located, where you can take some photos.
Free afternoon to complete the visit to the city on your own.
Overnight at Hotel B (Alcoba Room).
Meals not included
Day 3 – 2025: Lima, Cusco, Sacred Valley
Private | Transfer from hotel to airport - Assistance included.
At the scheduled time, a representative will accompany us during the transfer from the hotel to the airport.
Internal flight Lima – Cusco (not included).
Private | Transfer from Cusco airport to Sacred Valley hotel - Assistance included.
Upon our arrival at the destination, a representative will transfer us from the airport to your hotel.
Overnight at Sol y Luna Hotel (Superior Casita Room).
Check in: 11:00 hrs
Check out: 10:00 hrs
Meals included: Breakfast
Day 4 – 2025: Sacred Valley
Private | Full Day Maras, Moray and Ollantaytambo.
Today, we will learn about the tradition and history of the Sacred Valley, the traces left by its ancient inhabitants, and the culture of its current towns. Beginning at the Raqchi viewpoint, we will have a spectacular view of the valley before going down to explore it. From the top, we will have a majestic view of the ancient Maras salt mines, where the coveted Maras salt - one of the finest in the world - is collected. We will see almost 3,000 pools that in Inca times were an important center for the imperial economy. Today, it continues to be a valuable source of income for hundreds of families. With stunning panoramic views of the mosaic of terraces and ponds, Maras offers the perfect setting for photography enthusiasts. Visit the village of Maras which was the setting for the filming of the movie Paddington in Peru, which is indicated in the movie as Paddington's hometown.
We will also arrive at the Moray archaeological site, which resembles a natural amphitheater. During the Tahuantinsuyo, it functioned as a laboratory and agricultural research center, according to some studies. Its enormous concentric terraces and the variety of microclimates they created allowed the growth of a variety of crops. We will continue to Ollantaytambo, an ancient military, religious, and agricultural center of the Incas. Strategically located on a mountain, its imposing fortress is a sample of all the Inca power. We will visit the main temple, terraces, and fountains, while we enjoy an unbeatable view of the town, the only one that maintains the original Inca urban design and which we can also visit to see its stone streets, its market and breathe the spirit of the Andes.
Overnight at Sol y Luna Hotel (Superior Casita Room).
Meals included: Breakfast and lunch
Day 5 – 2025: Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu, Aguas Calientes
Regular | Luggage transfer from Sacred Valley hotel to Cusco hotel.
Your luggage will be transferred to the hotel. Please indicate if there is anything valuable or fragile, such as medicines, and review that the luggage is in good condition. Take with you only a backpack for the night in Aguas Calientes.
Private | Transfer from Sacred Valey hotel to Ollanta station - Assistance included.
At the scheduled time, a representative will accompany us during the transfer from the Hotel to Ollanta Station.
The 360° our Vstadome train from Ollantaytambo to Aguas Calientes (no guide on board)
Private | Excursion to Mystical Machu Picchu with a shaman.
The citadel of Machu Picchu has been the location for films such as Dora and the Lost City, Transformers: Rise of the Beasts and Paddington in Peru. In these films we can see the majesty of the place and the importance it has for our country. That is why we include a mystical visit to this wonderful archaeological site that will give you a unique experience on your trip
The sacred Inca citadel of Machu Picchu is considered by many to be a mystical place with a unique energy, a culmination of many elements. On this special excursion we will visit the Historic Sanctuary of Machu Picchu, guided by an authentic local shaman. Hand in hand with our guide, we will tour the remote citadel while we enter the mystical and cosmic world of Andean belief. We will learn aspects about the design of the site and its relationship with the spiritual and the Andean worldview. We will learn rituals, discover Inca legends and myths about the place and we will have the opportunity to experience that special sensation and atmosphere that this World Wonder offers us and the impressive natural environment that surrounds it. Without a doubt, it will be an unforgettable experience of spiritual connection and appreciation of the ancient Inca culture.
Return to Aguas Calientes and transfer to the hotel.
Dinner at the hotel (beverages not included)
Overnight at Sumaq Machu Picchu Hotel (Deluxe River View Room).
Check in: 15:00 hrs
Check out: 12:00 hrs
Meals included: Breakfast and dinner
Day 6 – 2025: Aguas Calientes, Cusco
Optional excursion at extra cost
Climbing to Huayna Picchu, another scene from the film Paddington in Peru (not guide included)
We’ll embark on a short adventure to Huayna Picchu. Climbing this mountain will be a unique and adrenaline-filled experience. The ascent to the summit takes about 1 hour and 30 minutes. As we ascend, you'll be treated to views of the surrounding mountains and the Urubamba River flowing towards the mountainous jungle.
In the final part of the hike, you'll encounter some steps that lead to the summit. This last section is the most challenging, as the slope is very steep. Finally, you'll reach the highest part of Huayna Picchu, where the view is spectacular, and you'll have reasonable time to take the best photos.
In the afternoon, we'll conclude the tour and return to the town of Aguas Calientes to board the train back to Ollantaytambo.
Rate: usd$ 115.00 per person
Private | Transfer from Ollanta train station to Cusco hotel - Assistance included.
At the scheduled time, a representative will accompany us during the transfer from Ollanta station to the Hotel in Cusco.
Overnight at Inkaterra La Casona (Patio Suite Room).
Check in: 13:00 hrs
Check out: 10:00 hrs
Meals included: Breakfast
Day 7 – 2025: Cusco
Private| Half Day City tour, San Pedro market & nearby ruins.
The city of Cusco has been one of the locations of the films Paddington in Peru and Transformers: Rise of the Beasts. We will visit some of the scenery that stood out in these films such as the historic center and Sacsayhuaman.
This charming half-day tour of Cusco offers us history, living culture and art. We will be able to appreciate how the Andean and Spanish cultures, as well as the past and the present, coexist in harmony in the Imperial City. We will arrive at the center to walk the halls of the San Pedro market, the oldest in the city. Designed in 1925 by Gustave Eiffel, today it brings together hundreds of merchants selling local products. We will also visit the Koricancha temple, which during the Inca empire was a center of worship of the Sun and on which the Santo Domingo convent was later built as part of the evangelization process. Its baroque style façade built on solid Inca walls perfectly summarizes the syncretism of cultures in the city of Cusco. To appreciate the greatness of the Incas, we will ascend to the monumental fortress of Sacsayhuaman, which with its enormous carved stone walls constitutes one of the best examples of Inca military architecture. We will tour the archaeological center of Kenko, a ceremonial place where the sun, the moon and the stars were worshiped. We couldn't take a tour of the city without visiting the Cathedral, the most important temple in the city. It was built by the Spanish on top of the palace of the Inca Huiracoha. Its interior houses a wonderful collection of colonial art composed of goldsmith pieces and representative canvases of the Cusco School of Art.
Free afternoon to complete the visit to the city on your own.
Overnight at Inkaterra La Casona (Patio Suite Room).
Meals included: Breakfast
Day 8 – 2025: Cusco
Day at leisure in Cuzco.
We will have a day at leisure to explore Cuzco at our own pace. Formerly the capital of the Inca Empire, the city offers a fascinating blend of history, culture, and vibrant urban life. Enjoy strolling through its cobbled streets, visit cozy local cafes, explore artisan workshops, and immerse yourself in museums that showcase the region’s rich cultural heritage. Contact your travel agent to receive personalized recommendations.
Overnight at Inkaterra La Casona (Patio Suite Room).
Meals included: Breakfast
Day 9 – 2025: Cusco, Lima, out
Private | Transfer from Cusco hotel to Cusco airport - Assistance included.
At the scheduled time, a representative will accompany us during the transfer from the hotel to the airport.
Recommended travel period
From April to October
Included:
- All services, lodging, food, tourist tickets and entrance fees mentioned in the trip description.
- All excursions and services come with an English-speaking guide/representative as detailed in the itinerary.
- Our prices include entrance fees and tourist ticket costs to determined historical, natural, or religious landmarks that are managed by the local authorities in many cases.
Excluded:
- Early check-in, late check-out, services and food not listed in the itinerary, alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages (unless specifically mentioned), hotel extras and personal expenses. -
- Domestic and international airfare (unless specifically quoted).
- Tips for guides, drivers, and staff, if not specified in the description.
Lufthansa City Center