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

Early transfer to the airport for your flight to Cuzco. Upon arriving in Cuzco (11,152 ft.), you will be transferred to your hotel where you can spend the rest of the day acclimating to the altitude. (B)

Day 4: Cuzco

Feel free to explore the city during the morning. In the afternoon we will enjoy a guided tour of Cuzco with its ancient cathedrals and amazingly crafted Inca walls. We will also visit Cuzco's nearby ruins; Kenko, Tambomachay, Puka Pukara, Saqsaywaman. (B)

Day 5: Cuzco / Sacred Valley

Today we will explore the Sacred Valley (9,350 ft.) and experience the rich colors of its traditional towns and ruins. Through the scenic countryside we will make our way to the town of Pisac to visit the town's colorful market. After lunch we will tour the town of Ollantaytambo. Here, you will visit the site of the beautiful rose-colored stone ruins where the Incans fought the Spaniards. (B, L).

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)

Day 8: Cuzco / Lima

This morning you will be transferred to Cuzco's airport for your flight to Lima or continue on one of our extensions. Bon Voyage!! (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 per person

• 8 days / 7 nights from $1,440 per person based on double occupancy.

• Add $570 for single occupancy or deduct $80 for triple occupancy.

• 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: from $160/segment (i.e.: Lima / Cuzco / Lima from $320)

• Airport taxes

 

Other Fees (if applicable)

• Inti Raymi festival in Cuzco (from June 22 to June 27): $200/person ($300 single)

• Please add $100/person for trips during 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)

• Second day pass and transfer to Machu Picchu (approx. $54/person)

• 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.

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