Peru: From Lima to Machu Picchu

Journey to the heart of the Inca empire, where ancient wonders perch among Andean peaks. Begin in colonial Lima before ascending to Cuzco and the mystical Sacred Valley. Then travel by rail through cloud-wreathed mountains to Machu Picchu, where temples and terraces reveal the power and ingenuity of a magnificent lost civilization.
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Itinerary

day
1
Day 1: Flight to Lima
  • Meet your Tour Director at the airport
day
2
Day 2: Explore Lima
  • Guided tour of Lima
    City Hall, Government Palace, Lima Cathedral, Visit the San Francisco Monastery
  • Explore Miraflores on foot with your Tour Director
day
3
Day 3: Lima - Cuzco
  • Fly to Cuzco
  • Guided tour of Cuzco
    Puca Pucara, Tambo Mach'ay, Visit the Fortress of Sacsayhuaman
day
4
Day 4: Cuzco - Sacred Valley
  • Travel to the Sacred Valley
  • Explore the Sacred Valley
    Visit Pisac Market, Visit a wildlife sanctuary, Visit Ollantaytambo Fortress
  • Explore the Sacred Valley
    Visit Pisac Market, Visit a wildlife sanctuary, Visit Ollantaytambo Fortress
day
5
Day 5: Sacred Valley - Machu Picchu
  • Travel by train to Aguas Calientes
  • Guided tour of Machu Picchu
    Temple of the Sun, Huayna Picchu, Intihuatana, Temple of the Condor
day
6
Day 6: Machu Picchu - Cuzco
  • Explore Machu Picchu on your own
  • Travel by train to Ollantaytambo
  • Travel to Cuzco
day
7
Day 7: Cuzco
  • Enjoy a rafting excursion on the Urubamba River
day
8
Day 8: Cuzco - Lima - Depart for home
  • Enjoy free time (location based on flight routing)
  • Fly to Lima
  • Depart overnight flight home
day
9
Day 9: Arrive home

Inclusions

Hotels

7 overnight stays in hotels with private bathrooms

Airfare & transportation

Round-trip flights on major carriers, comfortable motorcoach and/or public transportation provided to scheduled activities

Entrances

Entrances to all activities denoted as 'visit' on itinerary

Guided sightseeing

Expert, local guides included per itinerary

Tour Director

Full-time logistical and experienced partners with your group 24/7

Emergency Support

24 hour Emergency service, we will be there for you

Meals

Breakfast and dinner daily

Travel Protection

Included on-tour travel protection with medical , illness and more

Meals

Special farewell meal, ensuring a high note to cap off the trip

Price Tour

Departure Date
Gateway

Free Place Ratio
Group Size Estimate
Travel Protection
($90)
($225)
Make Group Private?
Include Tips?
Rewards


Tour Fee

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