Highlights: Lima, Cusco, Andes Mountains, Cusco, Pisac Ruins and Market, Ollantaytambo Fortress, Lost City of the Incas Machu Picchu, Putucusi Hike, Mandor Valley Birdwatching
Explore Peru’s mix of colonial and Inca architecture
This itinerary offers you the opportunity to explore the historic center of Lima the “City of Kings”, on this trip we discover the beautiful city of Cusco, the eternal capital of both the Incas, it is our gateway to the lost city of Machu Picchu and the ruined forts, temples and markets full of life, to learn about the local culture by visiting a Sacred Valley.
Lima International Airport
Depends on your flight’s arrival time
Our representative will meet you at the Lima international airport and escort you to your hotel.
There are no scheduled activities, in order to check in the hotel and rest – Night at Lima Hotel
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Note: Arrival in Lima, at any time, but we recommend that you arrive in Lima between 3 to 10 pm
Breakfast at the hotel; Free morning to relax; We recommend that you take a long break and be prepared to begin this unforgettable journey through our wonderful country. Pick up from the hotel for lunch at the nice Lima restaurant.
At 2:00 pm, the private guided tour will begin to the most important and attractive places in Lima, the “City of Kings”. This excursion offers the best combination of the various attractions of Lima in its three historical periods: pre-Hispanic, colonial and contemporary. In Lima, various pre-Columbian cultures have developed that date back thousands of years. Lima was part of the Inca Empire until its foundation by the Spanish Francisco Pizarro on January 18, 1535; return to the Hotel – Accommodation in Lima Hotel
• Food: Breakfast, Lunch
Optional excursion to Fuentes de Lima; surprise by the largest compound of electronic sources in the world.
Guided excursion to the Magic Water Circuit the largest water fountain compound in the world, certified by Guinness World Records. Here you can enjoy a wonderful display of water, light, music and images presented in the Reserve Park – (they start at: 18:30 – Duration: 2 and a half hours – Open from Wednesday to Sunday)
After the short flight from Lima to Cusco (just over 1 hour) you will be transferred to the legendary Sacred Valley, the origin of agricultural products for the city of Cusco since Inca times. There, anyone check-in the beautiful Sacred Valley hotel.
After settling in, you may simply wish to relax at the hotel, acclimatize to the altitude while enjoying the majestic landscape, dominated by the imposing peaks of the Vilcanota mountain range. Tonight, you can sample some of the culinary specialties of the region before a good night’s sleep. Accommodation at the Sacred Valley Hotel
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Breakfast at the hotel; Pick up at the hotel at 9:00 am for a full day private guided tour of the impressive Sacred Valley of the Incas, explore the beautiful landscape of Peru with a full day tour of the magical Sacred Valley. First, you will visit the city of Pisaq, known for its lively market. This hometown was once where “Forex trading” took place. In this type of operation, clients exchange one good for another instead of using the currency. Visit the Pisaq market, where you can buy wonderfully handcrafted products handcrafted by the locals.
On Sunday, the main attraction is a mass celebrated in Quechua and performed in Spanish. It is the presence of the mayors and their assistants who play traditional musical instruments called “pututos”.
Afterwards, you can enjoy a typical Peruvian lunch (included in the price) before visiting the Ollantaytambo fortress.
Next, we will visit the impressive ruins of the Ollantaytambo fortress. These magnificent ancient ruins serve as great vantage points to gaze out over the valley. Originally the royal domain of Emperor Pachacutec during the Inca Empire, this site later served as a stronghold for Manco Inca in the final Inca rebellion against the Spanish. In the afternoon return to the Hotel – Accommodation at the Sacred Valley Hotel
• Food: Breakfast, Lunch
Breakfast at the hotel; two-day excursion to Machu Picchu; Our guide will pick you up at 06:45 am from your Cusco Hotel and you will be transferred to the Ollantaytambo train station to enjoy a 1 hour and 40 minute scenic train tour to Aguas Calientes (by Vistadome Class).
Upon arrival at the Aguas Calientes station, you will board a small bus and head up to the ruins of the “sacred city”, Machu Picchu. Your expert guide will walk with you through the main streets of these incredible ruins. Stroll through the squares and climb the delicately carved stone stairs. Esoteric wisdom has Machu Picchu as the new spiritual center of the world. There will be time to be alone and fully embrace this magnificent wonder of the world, allowing this once in an established life experience. After the tour you will have time to wander around the archaeological site at your leisure.
Lunch at the Lodge Restaurant Sanctuary of Machu Picchu
In the afternoon, take the bus and back to Aguas Calientes – Night in Aguas Calientes hotel
• Food: Breakfast, Lunch
Breakfast at the hotel, to enjoy the sunrise in Machu Picchu; Early transfer at 5:30 in the morning to the bus stop for the short trip (25 minutes) to the citadel of Machu Picchu at first enjoy the magnificent sunrise of Machu Picchu and feel the energies and mystery of this citadel. Then climb Wayna Picchu (entrance to Wayna Picchu included in the price) and discover the beautiful landscape near the sky; from Wayna Picchu you can appreciate the immensity of Machu Picchu, being even more surprising high and distant.
The climb is not technical, but it is not easy. It is quite strenuous, starting at an altitude over 2,000m. It gets steeper, until the route becomes nearly vertical with rock-hopping across large borders and squeezing through small tunnels. On the way back from the mountain you will have free time to walk through the ruins to take pictures and walk through the most surprising and enigmatic this wonder.
Then, you will have time to do any of the following activities by yourself (not included in the price):
1. Visit to Puerta del Sol; opportunity to walk (approx. 1 hour) to Puerta del Sol (Inti Punku)
2. Trek to Puente del Inca; the Puente del Inca offers a dose of adventure for your next visit to Machu Picchu. However, in this case, the adventure is a little less intense, but much more death-defying.
Lunch at the Lodge Restaurant Sanctuary of Machu Picchu (included in the price)
Train back to Cusco: In the afternoon you will return to the Aguas Calientes train station for the return trip to Cusco – departure of the train to Cusco (Vistadome Class); upon arrival at the reception and transfer to the Hotel Cusco
Food: Breakfast, Lunch
Breakfast at the hotel; Pick up at the hotel at 9:00 am a private guided tour; including the Cathedral, Koricancha, Sacsayhuaman, Qenqo, Puca Pucara and Tambomachay. Our tour begins at the Plaza de Armas in Cusco. You will enter the Cathedral of Cusco and see the beautiful wood crafts and colonial paintings that contain extensive Inca iconography. Visit the Koricancha (Temple of the Sun) in which the Santo Domingo Convent was built. Legend has it that this temple was completely covered in gold, which impressed the conquerors upon their arrival.
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Ascend to the Archaeological Park of Sacsayhuaman and visit the Citadel. This is the royal house where they admired the Sun God, but also worshiped younger gods. Admire this great structure and enjoy the magnificent scenery that brings peace and tranquility. Next, visit Qenqo, the ancient temple of the Puma. Inside you can see a sacrificial altar made of a huge stone. In Tambomachay, you will see the sacred sources of life and health. Pucapucara safeguarded the gates of the city and the Fortress of Sacsayhuamán. The tour ends with a detailed visit of the city of Cusco – Accommodation at the Cusco Hotel
• Food: Breakfast, Lunch
Breakfast at the hotel; Transfer to the airport to take the flight back to Lima and from there take the connecting flight home
• Food: Breakfast