Country
Peru
Duration
7 Days/6 Nights
Travel Type
Escorted Tour
GUARANTEED SMALL GROUP DEPARTURES 2024
Discover the beauty of Lima, Cusco, the Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu.
Inclusions
Accommodation for 6 nights
8 meals: 6 breakfasts, 2 lunches
Roundtrip transfers
Visits: half-day city tour of Lima, full-day Sacred Valley tour, full-day Machu Picchu tour
English-speaking local guides
Domestic airfare
Exclusions
International airfare – Transfers unless otherwise noted – Meals unless otherwise noted – Gratuities – Beverages – Optional excursions
1
DAY 1 LIMA
Upon arriving in Lima, you will be picked up and taken to your hotel. Our representative will give you a documentation kit with a detailed program explanation.
Accommodation : Lima for 2 nights
2
DAY 2 LIMA
Today you will visit the modern and colonial parts of Lima, known as The City of Kings, starting at the districts of Miraflores and San Isidro, and passing along a “huaca” or sacred pre-Inca site, before heading to the Historic Center. There, you will walk along some of the most historically important streets of the city, leading to the Plaza de Armas, where you will have some time to take pictures of the amazing colonial architecture that surrounds it. You will also have the chance to take a peek into an iconic building, that has served Lima’s citizens for centuries and continues to be an important landmark. Then you will visit the impressive Convent of Santo Domingo, an astonishing building with colonial style. After exploring the Historical Center, you will head towards the Larco Museum, which houses the incomparable Treasures of Ancient Peru private collection.
Meals : Breakfast
3
DAY 3 LIMA - CUSCO
Breakfast. At schedule time transfer to the airport to board the flight to Cusco city. Flight to Cusco. Day at leisure in Cusco. Enjoy the charm of this beautiful colonial city that was built upon the remains of amazing Inca buildings. Not to miss: Temple of the Sun (Koricancha), San Pedro Market, the Cathedral, and the Inca Fortress of Sacsayhuaman.
Meals : Breakfast
Accommodation : Cusco for 1 night
Optional Excursions : FULL DAY VINICUNCA RAINBOW MOUNTAIN – WITH EXTRA COST (minimum 2 passengers)
You will leave your hotel in Cusco early in the morning, crossing the South Valley, towards Cusipata. From there, you will be transferred to Phulawasipata where you will begin your walk. After some time to prepare, you will start with the ascending route to Vinicunca, the Rainbow Mountain. The place will amaze you with its vivid colors and natural beauty. There, you will have time to take photos and fill yourself with the energy of the place. At the end of this visit, you will walk back to the starting point. Finally, you will be taken back to your hotel in Cusco.
4
DAY 4 CUSCO - SACRED VALLEY
Breakfast. You will head in the direction of the Maras salt mines, an amazing place where the finest salt in the world is extracted: Maras salt. On the way, you will make a stop at the Raqchi viewpoint, from where you will have an impressive view of the Sacred Valley of the Incas. Then, you will visit the Misminay community. Upon arrival, the villagers will give you a warm welcome with music and typical dances. There, you will be able to learn about the Andean families’ lifestyle, by sharing some of their daily activities with them. Then, you will enjoy a delicious and traditional lunch prepared with local products. You will continue with a visit to Moray, a fascinating archeological site with huge concentric terraces, which the Incas used as a botanical laboratory.
Meals : Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation : Sacred Valley for 1 night
5
DAY 5 SACRED VALLEY - MACHU PICCHU - CUSCO
Breakfast. You are going to visit one of the most important energy centers of the world: Machu Picchu. You will be driven to the archeological site, the visit of which will be an unforgettable experience, with a professional tour guide to impart to you all the history that surrounds this mysterious and enchanting place. Once the guided tour is over, you will have some free time to explore the site on your own, to relax, or to meditate. At the agreed upon hour, you will descend to Aguas Calientes for lunch and board the train later that afternoon for the return trip.
Meals : Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation : Cusco for 2 nights
6
DAY 6 CUSCO
Breakfast. Day at leisure in Cusco.
Meals : Breakfast
Optional Excursions : FULL DAY VINICUNCA RAINBOW MOUNTAIN – WITH EXTRA COST (minimum 2 passengers)
You will leave your hotel in Cusco early in the morning, crossing the South Valley, towards Cusipata. From there, you will be transferred to Phulawasipata where you will begin your walk. After some time to prepare, you will start with the ascending route to Vinicunca, the Rainbow Mountain. The place will amaze you with its vivid colors and natural beauty. There, you will have time to take photos and fill yourself with the energy of the place. At the end of this visit, you will walk back to the starting point. Finally, you will be taken back to your hotel in Cusco.
7
DAY 7 CUSCO - LIMA
Breakfast. At a coordinated time, transfer to the airport to take your flight to Lima to connect to your international flight home.
Meals : Breakfast
HOTEL OPTIONS OR SIMILAR
3* Tourist Category
Lima: Arawi Express 3*
Cusco: AVA Spot 3*
Sacred Valley: Hacienda Cusco 3*
4* Superior / First Class Category
Lima: Pullman Miraflores 4*
Cusco: Casa Andina Premium 4*
Sacred Valley: Casa Andina Premium 4*
| Rates per person, in CA$, starting from, double occupancy |
Land Only | ||
| Departures 2024 | Double | Single supp. | |
| 3* Tourist Category | 1729 | +319 | |
| 4* Superior / First Class Category | 2099 | +689 | |
| Rates per person, in CA$, starting from | Optional Excursions** | ||
| Half day city tour – San Pedro Market and ruins | 165 | ||
| Full day Vinicinca Rainbow Mountain | 260 | ||
| ** Shared service excursions | |||
Guaranteed Departures 2024
January 6
February 10
March 9
April 13
May 4 and 25
June 8 and 29
July 13
August 3 and 31
October 5
November 9
December 7
Notes:
Minimum 2 / Maximum 16 passengers.
Some shared services (tours, trains, bus transfers) are exceptions, where the shared departure group may join a bigger group for that service.
**Prices in this document are for information only; they were issued at press time, for the current year. Please note that due to exchange rates and temporary promotions, they can increase or decrease at any time. Contact your travel agent for the price and promotion of the moment. Prices include the contribution of customers to the Compensation Fund for clients of Quebec travel agents.
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