CUSCO & MACHU PICCHU TOUR

5 days departing from Lima

“Throughout this interactive itinerary you will encounter a side of Peru that cannot be found searching in photos, books, or the internet; it has to be lived.“

Therefore, the first-hand experiences carefully planned and organized will allow you to encounter new insights on the culture, heritage and traditions of the locals and ancient customs. You will delve into inspiring discoveries, both new and old, of the Incas and the many ruins, temples, and the signs of life they have left behind that have created such an impact on the world today, and those that continue to thrive in the hearts of the locals. From the very beginning in Cusco, your time will be spent investigating the various ruins and museums that pay homage to the Inca and even Pre-Columbian arts and gold artifacts. In the Sacred Valley, you will realize for yourself and understand why the Inca called it the “Valle Sagrado” with its incredible topography, rivers, abundant fields of crops and majestic peaks in the background. Each day you will witness a new and enthralling experience that will sweep you off your feet.

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Peru Andean Tours

5 Days Sacred Valley & Machu Picchu

ITINERARY

Upon your arrival to Lima you will be transferred to your selected hotel to spend the night.

Depending on your flight departure time, you will be transferred to the airport for your flight to the city of Cusco. When arriving at Cusco, you will have another transfer waiting to take you to your selected hotel. After you have settled in, you will have an afternoon city tour that will include the very best of Cusco. You’ll visit the Koricancha Temple (Temple of the Sun) and the Cathedral with its magnificent chapels and baroque altars and paintings from the Cusquena School. The tour also includes the surrounding ruins of the fortress of Sacsayhuaman, the Inca bath of Tambomachay, Puca Pucara and the Amphitheater of Kenko (Private services). After the tour you will return to your hotel where you can stay and relax or continue to explore Cusco on your own.

After breakfast you will be taken on a full day excursion to the Sacred Valley of the Incas. (Private services.) You will visit Maras, the principal salt production center still in use since Inca times. It is an extraordinary spectacle of the terraced white salt mines that you can see from a short distance. Nor far towards the west are the circular terraces of Moray, built by the Incas in order to create different microclimates for agricultural purposes. A buffet lunch will be included in a local restaurant before you continue north to visit Ollantaytambo. Here you will see a fortress built during the Inca Empire, which is an excellent sample of military architecture and was used in a successful battle against the Spanish. Afterwards you will go to the village of Pisac and attend the lively local, agricultural open-market where artisans from all over the area congregate to sell their crafts. You will then return to Ollantaytambo overnight.

You’ll leave for a transfer to the Ollantaytambo train station. You’ll be on the Vistadome riding across the Andes. Guides will point out places of interest along the way to Aguas Calientes. Upon arrival you’ll have a ride to the entrance of the ruins where the guided tour of Machu Picchu begins (private services). In 2007, Machu Picchu was selected as one of the 7 New Wonders of the World. It is also thought to be a place for astronomical observation. You can decide for yourself as you explore the ruins of the temples, living quarters and many terraces. After the tour of Machu Picchu, you will have a buffet lunch at the Machu Picchu Sanctuary Lodge restaurant and return to Aguas Calientes. You’ll then depart on the Vistadome train to the Poroy train station. Upon arrival to Poroy you will be transferred back to Cusco and your hotel.

Today you will have a transfer to the airport for your flight back to Lima. Connection will be on your own with international flight.

Prices 2023

Prices per Person

 HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONDELUXEFIRSTSUPERIORSTANDARD
1 Guest$ 4,741.00$ 3,261.00$ 2,845.00$ 2,515.00
2 Guests$ 2,701.00$ 1,954.00$ 1,753.00$ 1,581.00
3 Guests$ 2,499.00$ 1,753.00$ 1,523.00$ 1,408.00
4-5 Guests$ 2,385.00$ 1,653.00$ 1,438.00$ 1,323.00
Single Supplement$ 1,430.00$ 704.00$ 460.00$ 316.00

INCLUDED:

  • Accommodation at quoted hotels or similar.

  • Private services with a local English-speaking guide.

  • Meals as detailed in each program

  • Vistadome train OR Machu Picchu Train subject to confirmation

  • Services and entrance fees as detailed in each itinerary

NOT INCLUDED:

  • Air transportation

  • Meals and services not specified in the program

  • Personal expenses

  • Tips

TripAdvisor Reviews

What our customers say

Dear Veronica,

My husband Pradip, Vajarias and I want to thank you for organizing our fantastic trip to Peru.

All the tour guides and the transfers were very smooth. Hotels were excellent. All the tour guides organized were very well informed and in Cusco our tour guide helped us to get to the airport safely when there was a transportation strike.

We had amazing experience in Amazon at Refugio Amazonas lodge too.

Thanks again.
Alka Amin

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Mario Antonio, UK, May 2019

Dear Gabriela,
Good Morning.

My husband Pradip, Vajarias and I want to thank you for organizing our fantastic trip to Peru.

All the tour guides and the transfers were very smooth. Hotels were excellent. All the tour guides organized were very well informed and in Cusco our tour guide helped us to get to the airport safely when there was a transportation strike.

We had amazing experience in Amazon at Refugio Amazonas lodge too.

Thanks again.
Alka Amin

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Alka Amin, USA, May 2018