
Price: |
from $1,690 |
Days: |
10 days |
Difficulty:: |
Moderate |
Departs: |
Daily |
Explore one of the Incas' greatest legacies: the "Lost City" of Machu Picchu, nestled high in the mountains of the Andes follow by an Amazon basing experience. This tour includes visits to Lima, Cuzco, once the capital of the Inca Empire, Sacred Valley's Pisac market and Ollantaytambo, Aguas Calientes, Machu Picchu and the Amazon Basin.
Day 1: Lima
Welcome upon your arrival in Lima. Transfer to your hotel in the famous Miraflores neighborhood. If time permits, feel free to explore Miraflores at your own pace.
Day 2: Lima
During the morning you will enjoy a guided city tour of Lima. In the afternoon you will visit the famous Larco and Archaeological museums. Enjoy the rest of the evening before your flight to Cuzco early tomorrow morning. (B)
Day 3: Lima / Cuzco
Day 4: Cuzco
Day 5: Cuzco / Sacred Valley
Day 6: Sacred Valley / Machu Picchu
Early morning transfer to board the train (upgraded to Vistadome) to Machu Picchu (7,875 ft.). During the trip you will enjoy great views of the mountains, river and sometimes a glance of the awesome Condor. Upon arrival in Aguas Calientes you will begin a guided tour of Machu Picchu. We will descend to Aguas Calientes in the late afternoon where you can enjoy a relaxing evening. (B)
Day 7: Machu Picchu / Cuzco
Free day to return to Machu Picchu (re-entry fee and transfer included). You might want to wake up early and take some pictures from the Puerta del Sol in Machu Picchu. Today is also a great opportunity to climb Wayna Picchu. In the afternoon we will return to your hotel in Cuzco. (B)
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(B): Breakfast (L): Lunch (D): Dinner
Important Notice Actual day-by-day itineraries may vary from those shown in order to take advantage of local sightseeing options, trains or flight schedules changes, or other unforeseen events.
Price
10 days / 9 nights from $1,690 per person based on double occupancy.
Add $610 for single occupancy or deduct $70 for triple occupancy.
If triple occupancy, please deduct $100
Price based on check or cash payment (please add 3% if paying via credit card)
What is Included
All hotel accommodations.
Meals as indicated in the itinerary - B: breakfast, L: lunch and D: dinner.
All sightseeing as shown as part of an open group (private tours available).
Services of bilingual professional guides.
Roundtrip Cuzco to Machu Picchu train ticket (upgraded to the Vistadome Train - reserved seats). Note: If tickets are not available on the Vistadome and only on the Tourist train (Backpacker), you will get a $30/pp credit.
Two days admission passes to Machu Picchu ruins.
Airport transfers.
All gratuities except to guides.
Additional Budget Considerations
Domestic flights: about $160/segment (i.e.: Lima / Cuzco / Lima is around $320)
Airport taxes (check our Travel Tips Section to find out the latest tax rates)
Other Fees (if applicable)
Inti Raymi festival in Cuzco (from June 22 to June 27): add $200/person ($300 single)
Please add $100/person for trips scheduled the following year.
Items NOT included in the price
International or Domestic flights unless stated. Note: We will be more than happy to purchase the domestic tickets at your request.
Personal expenses such as beverages; lunch or dinner (unless in the itinerary)
Laundry services
Travel insurance (strongly recommended - see our Travel Tips section for details)
Excess baggage fees
Communication charges
Airport departure or arrival taxes
Cost of obtaining passports or visas
Gratuities to guides
Any other expense not mentioned on what is included
Please do not hesitate to call 1-800-667-6134 for additional information.