MAGICAL PERU: LIMA & CUSCO 06 DAYS / 05 NIGHTS
LIMA & CUSCO
DAY 01: LIMA
Upon your arrival at Lima Airport, you will be welcomed and transferred to your selected hotel.
The remainder of the day is free at your leisure.
Overnight in Lima.
DAY 02: LIMA – CITY TOUR
Breakfast at the hotel.
In the morning, we will enjoy a sightseeing tour of Lima, beginning with the modern and elegant residential districts of Miraflores and San Isidro.
Our first stop will be Intihuatana Park, located along the Miraflores boardwalk, where you will enjoy spectacular views of the Pacific Ocean.
We will then continue with a panoramic view of Huaca Pucllana, an ancient pre-Inca ceremonial pyramid, followed by visits to El Olivar Park and the San Isidro Financial District.
The tour continues to the Historic Center of Lima, declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1991. We will visit San Martín Square and the Main Square (Plaza Mayor), home to the Government Palace, Lima Cathedral, the Archbishop’s Palace, Lima City Hall, and Desamparados Railway Station.
We will also visit the Convent of Santo Domingo, one of the city’s most important 17th-century religious buildings, which houses the relics of Saint Rose of Lima, Saint Martin de Porres, and Saint John Macías.
At the end of the tour, you may choose to stay at the Indian Market, visit Larcomar Shopping Center, or return to your hotel.
Overnight in Lima.
DAY 03: LIMA / CUSCO – CITY TOUR & NEARBY INCA RUINS
Breakfast at the hotel.
At the scheduled time, you will be transferred to the airport to board your flight to the city of Cusco. Upon arrival, you will be transferred to your hotel.
In the afternoon, between 12:50 p.m. and 1:20 p.m., our transportation will pick you up to begin a fascinating tour of some of Cusco’s most important attractions.
We will visit the four archaeological sites surrounding the city:
- Sacsayhuamán, whose name in Quechua means “Satisfied Falcon,” an impressive fortress built with enormous stone blocks.
- Qenqo, or “Labyrinth,” a mysterious ceremonial sanctuary with rock-carved passages and channels.
- Puca Pucara, the “Red Fortress,” which served as a military checkpoint and lookout during the Inca Empire.
- Tambomachay, known as the “Inca Baths,” famous for its ceremonial water fountains believed to have been used in rituals honoring water.
We will also visit the magnificent Qorikancha, also known as the Temple of the Sun, one of the most important religious buildings of the Inca Empire.
After the tour, we will return to the city of Cusco.
Overnight in Cusco.
DAY 04: SACRED VALLEY OF THE INCAS
Breakfast at the hotel.
After breakfast, we will pick you up to begin this unforgettable excursion. Throughout the day, you will discover some of the most remarkable archaeological sites of the Inca Empire while enjoying breathtaking Andean scenery.
Our tour begins with hotel pick-up between 7:20 a.m. and 7:50 a.m. as we head toward the majestic Sacred Valley of the Incas.
Our first stop will be Pisac, home to one of the region’s most important archaeological complexes. Here you will visit the largest known Inca cemetery, with more than 2,000 tombs. You will also admire the impressive agricultural terraces carved into the mountainside, walk through an original Inca tunnel, and explore the religious sector of this ancient citadel. We will spend approximately two hours exploring this fascinating archaeological site.
Next, we will visit the colorful Pisac Handicraft Market, where you will find a wide variety of traditional handicrafts and textiles.
We will then continue to Urubamba, where a delicious buffet lunch will be served.
In the afternoon, we will visit Ollantaytambo, an ancient Inca town that still preserves its original urban layout. Here we will explore the impressive Temple of the Sun, built atop massive stone terraces. This site played a key role during the Inca resistance against the Spanish conquest.
Our final stop will be Chinchero, a picturesque Andean village located at 3,754 meters (12,316 feet) above sea level, renowned for its traditional weaving techniques. Here you will enjoy a demonstration of ancestral textile-making methods that have been preserved since Inca times.
Finally, we will return to Cusco after an unforgettable day filled with history, culture, and spectacular landscapes.
Overnight in Cusco.
DAY 05: CUSCO – MACHU PICCHU
At the scheduled time coordinated with our operations team, and according to your train schedule, we will pick you up from your hotel to begin this unforgettable experience. Our tourist transportation will take you to the train station in the charming town of Ollantaytambo, on an approximately 1 hour and 30 minute journey through the breathtaking Sacred Valley.
Upon arrival at the station, you will board the PeruRail or Inca Rail train, depending on your booked service, and begin a scenic journey through spectacular Andean landscapes toward the town of Aguas Calientes (2,700 m / 8,858 ft above sea level).
Upon arrival, one of our representatives will be waiting to escort you to the bus station. From there, we will travel approximately 400 meters uphill along a winding mountain road until reaching the magnificent Historic Sanctuary of Machu Picchu, internationally known as the “Lost City of the Incas.”
Once inside the sanctuary, our professional guide will gather the group and begin the guided tour along the assigned circuit. During approximately two hours, you will explore the most important sectors of the Inca citadel while learning about its fascinating history, architecture, and cultural significance. You will also have time to take photographs and capture unforgettable memories of this extraordinary archaeological site.
After the guided visit, we will take the shuttle bus back to Aguas Calientes, where you will have free time to enjoy lunch or explore the picturesque town.
Later in the afternoon or evening, depending on your train schedule, you must arrive at the train station at least 25 minutes before departure to board your return train to Ollantaytambo.
Upon arrival, our driver will be waiting to transfer you comfortably back to the city of Cusco.
Overnight in Cusco.
DAY 06: CUSCO – DEPARTURE
Breakfast at the hotel.
At the scheduled time, you will be transferred to the airport to board your return flight.
END OF OUR SERVICES.
INCLUDES:
General Services
- Shared services with a professional Spanish- or English-speaking guide.
- Entrance fees to all attractions included.
Lima
- Airport arrival and departure transfers.
- 02 nights of accommodation in Lima with daily breakfast.
- Lima City Tour.
Cusco
- Airport arrival and departure transfers.
- 03 nights of accommodation in Cusco with daily breakfast.
- Cusco City Tour and the Four Nearby Inca Ruins.
- Visit to the Cathedral and Qorikancha (Temple of the Sun).
- Sacred Valley of the Incas Tour.
- Buffet lunch in Urubamba.
- Full-day excursion to Machu Picchu with round-trip tourist train service on Expedition PeruRail or Executive Inca Rail, subject to availability.
- Round-trip shuttle bus ticket between Aguas Calientes and the Historic Sanctuary of Machu Picchu.
- Buffet lunch in Aguas Calientes.
NOT INCLUDED
- Domestic and international airfare.
- Services not specified in the program.
- Meals not mentioned in the itinerary.
IMPORTANT:
- Your Machu Picchu entrance circuit will be confirmed according to availability for your requested travel date.
- Train schedules are subject to your assigned entrance time to Machu Picchu Sanctuary and seat availability. We strongly recommend booking well in advance.
- Pick-up times will be reconfirmed upon arrival at your destination.
- Breakfast is served according to each hotel’s established schedule.
- Approximate check-in time is 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m., and check-out is 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. These times may vary depending on the selected hotel.
- Hotels are subject to availability and may be replaced with others of the same category. If this occurs, the new hotel and applicable rate will be reconfirmed.
- During the high season (June, July, and August), rates must be reconfirmed because hotels may increase their prices once occupancy reaches 70%, according to their booking policies.
- The hotel in Machu Picchu Town is more basic, even though it belongs to the same category as the hotels in Cusco.
- Hotel pick-up is included for all tours. Return transportation for the Rainbow Mountain, Humantay Lake, Qeswachaka Bridge, and Waqra Pukara tours is provided only to San Francisco Square or Regocijo Square, both located approximately two blocks from Cusco’s Main Square (Plaza de Armas).
- Triple rooms are not available at all hotels. Availability will be confirmed at the time of booking.
PRICES PER PERSON IN US DOLLARS: (FOREIGN TOURISTS)
Trains included
TREN EXPEDITION – PERURAIL
The traveler on the Expedition will be comfortable and relaxed, and will also be informed about the most important points of this ancient route that every adventurer should know. The Expedition has wagons fully covered by large windows so that the traveler is immersed in the beauty of the natural landscape, and make your experience to Machu Picchu begins on the train.
TREN VOYAGER- INCA RAIL
Start your journey enjoying comfortable seats and our excellent service. Enjoy the incredible scenery that surrounds the road to Machu Picchu between snow-capped peaks, towering mountains, meandering river and the change of vegetation until you enter the magical rainforest that houses the Inca Citadel. Large windows, background music, snacks and beverages for sale.
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TREN VISTADOME OBSERVATORY
VISTADOME TRAIN SERVICE – PERU RAIL (PER SEGMENT): + USD 45.00 per person.
Surrounded entirely by glass, with carriages featuring large panoramic windows that offer unparalleled scenic views and countless opportunities to take spectacular photographs, travelers aboard the Vistadome connect with and feel part of Peru’s breathtaking landscape.
Peru Rail provides personalized, first-class service, allowing passengers to enjoy an unforgettable onboard experience. The Vistadome also features air conditioning and heating systems, leather seats that adapt to the body, offering comfort and relaxation throughout the journey. Snacks and beverages are also served.
TREN VISTADOME OBSERVATORY
VISTADOME OBSERVATORY TRAIN SERVICE PER SECTION: USD 75.00 per person.
The PeruRail Vistadome Observatory train travels the route between Cusco and Machu Picchu giving you a unique travel experience. An exclusive atmosphere that surrounds you with the magical landscape thanks to its panoramic windows and the observatory car, living an unforgettable journey and enjoying our culture up close through the music and the typical dance of the Saqra. Along the route, passengers will be able to move between the panoramic car and the elegant observatory car.
06 DAYS / 05 NIGHTS
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