We Love —
- Exploring Peru’s finest archaeological wonders from cathedrals to temples, sacred sites in the Andes, and UNESCO site Machu Picchu.
- Visiting Cusco and its amazing architecture, the ancient capital of the Inca Empire.
- Dining on delicious local cuisine and experiencing Peruvian culture and hospitality on this exciting tour.
Your itinerary in brief —
Ready to be amazed? Discover all the wonders of Peru, from Lima to Cusco through the Sacred Valley and the Colca Valley. Soak up the local culture, meet the locals, admire the beauty of the natural landscapes and the thousand-year-old remains, it's a rich history and a real awakening of the senses that awaits you during this 7-night tour!
You can extend this adventure by opting for the offer with an extension of 4 nights in an ecolodge in the heart of the Amazon.
Your itineraries:
Day 1: Lima
Day 2: Lima
Day 3: Lima - Cusco
Day 4: Cusco
Day 5: Cusco - Sacred Valley
Day 6: Sacred Valley - Aguas Calientes - Ollantaytambo train station - Cusco
Day 7: Cusco
Day 8: Cusco - Lima - Departure
Or, if you decide to opt for offer 2:
Day 8: Arrival in Lima
Day 9: Lima - Chachapoyas
Day 10: Chachapoyas - Kuelap and Leymebamba Museum
Day 11: Chachapoyas - Gocta Falls
Day 12: Departure
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Your itinerary in detail —
Day 1-3
Day 1: Arrival at the International Airport in Lima. Transportation service will wait for your arrival at the Lima Airport and transfer you to your hotel.
Day 2: Enjoy a 4-hour city tour in Lima with an English-speaking guide and entrance to the Larco museum.
Your tour will start in downtown Lima. Visit the Main Square, where Lima was first founded as 'The City of Kings,' in 1535. It was already known by the name of Lima when Peru proclaimed its independence from the Spanish Crown in 1821. There you may see the Presidential Palace, the Archbishop's Palace and the Lima Cathedral.
Go to Saint Francis' Church and convent, which has an enviable collection of old books, and a network of catacombs, open to the public.
Next, you will go to Pueblo Libre district to visit the Larco Museum, founded by Rafael Larco Hoyle in 1926. The museum, located inside a viceregal mansion built on a pre-Columbian pyramid from the 7th century, houses a most complete pre-Hispanic collection of gold and silver artefacts as well pieces of erotic art.
Day 3: A transportation service will pick you up from your hotel at the established time and transfer you to the airport of Lima (driver only).
Transportation service will wait for your arrival at the Cusco Airport and transfer you to your hotel. You will be accompanied by a guide who will inform you about the attractions and services that the city has to offer. Enjoy the rest of the day at your leisure.
Day 4-5
Day 4: Today, participate in a walking tour starting at the Coricancha Temple, one of the most important buildings in the city.
It was one of the most significant centres of worship to the Sun God of the Incas, and was converted into a convent after the arrival of the Spanish.
Visit the wonderful Cusco Cathedral, built between 1560 and 1664, and end the tour with a trip to the San Pedro market, with thousands of products from different areas of the region. Finally, you will be transferred to your hotel.
Day 5: In the morning, you'll be picked up from your hotel in Cusco to visit the town of Chinchero, a traditional Cusco urban centre, located at an elevated point with a beautiful view of the valley. The inhabitants of this area pay homage to Incan artisan traditions in their clothes and customs.
In Chinchero, there are also archaeological remains and a beautiful seventeenth-century church, one of the first Catholic buildings in Peru. You'll be transferred to the Living Museum of Yucay, making a stop at the Raqchi viewpoint. Watch demonstrations of textile work, adobe, pottery and silverware, carried out in an original recreation of Inca traditions. Residents of the museum also include llamas, sheep and alpacas!
Then, enjoy a delicious lunch in the town of Ollantaytambo and visit the ancient archaeological sites. At the end of this activity, you'll be transferred back to your hotel.
Day 6-8
Day 6: Enjoy breakfast at the hotel. At the established time, you will be transferred from your hotel to the train station in Sacred Valley (only driver).
Your tour to Machu Picchu begins with a train ride to Aguas Calientes, arriving in approximately two hours. This town is also known as 'Machu Picchu pueblo' - the town of Machu Picchu - and is the last stop before entering the most important archaeological site in Peru. In Aguas Calientes you can find a train station, a craft market, restaurants, and hotels.
After a short transfer by bus, reach Machu Picchu, a masterpiece of engineering and architecture that served as a retreat for the Inca ruler Pachacuti. Machu Picchu, which means 'Old Mountain', is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the New Seven Wonders of the World.
In the afternoon, head to the Aguas Calientes train station to take the train back to Ollantaytambo.
A transportation service (driver only) will pick you up from the Ollantaytambo train station at the set time, and transfer you to your hotel in Cusco City.
Day 7: Kick-start your final day with a delicious breakfast at your hotel, then enjoy a day at your own pace. Why not enjoy one of the optional tours?
Day 8: A transportation service will pick you up from your hotel at the established time and transfer you to the airport (driver only).
2-Night Eco-Amazonia Lodge extension in Puerto Maldonado
Your hotels —
Hand-picked just for you
Maximum room capacity
Throughout your tour, you'll stay in the following Standard, Superior, Boutique or Luxury hotels, or similar, depending on your chosen offer:
Standard hotels:
Lima: Arawi Express, Standard Room (or similar)
Cusco: Tierra Viva Cusco Saphi, Standard Room (or similar)
Sacred Valley: AVA Spots, Standard Room (or similar)
Superior hotels:
Lima: Arawi Prime, Superior Room (or similar)
Cusco: Jose Antonio Cusco Hotel, Standard Room (or similar)
Sacred Valley: Sonesta Posada del Inca Yucay, Standard Room (or similar)
Luxury hotels:
Lima: Iberostar Selection Miraflores, Superior Room (or similar)
Cusco: Casa Andina Premium Cusco, Superior Room (or similar)
Sacred Valley: Aranwa Sacred Valley Hotel & Wellness, Colonial Room (or similar)
Boutique hotels:
Lima : Manto Gallery
Cusco: La Quinta San Blas Hotel
Sacred Valley: El Albergue d'Ollantaytambo
Puerto Maldonado for the 2-day Amazon Extension:
EcoAmazonia Lodge (bungalow) or similar
If the hotels listed above are unavailable, you will be provided with comfortable accommodation in similar hotels. Local standards apply.
Your dining choices
This tour is based on a bed & breakfast board basis! On the 5th day of the tour, you will also enjoy an included lunch (excluding drinks) during your visit to the Sacred Valley. If you opt for the 2-night extension in the Amazon, you will stay on a full board basis (excluding drinks).
Optional excursions —
Full day hike to the Devil's Balcony - min 2 people
Morning transfer from your hotel to the Sacsayhuaman site. From here, you'll begin the hike to Chacán, also known as Balcón del Diablo. Here, nature and Inca architecture are in perfect harmony, with buildings blending perfectly into the rocks.
At the top of the cliff, you'll have a view of the entire site. The hike continues to Zone X, known for its mysterious rock labyrinths. After lunch en route, you'll visit the Temple of the Moon, where you'll learn more about Andean cosmovision and its connection with the stars and the forces of nature. Then explore the archaeological complex of Cusilluchayoc. The return to Cusco follows the route of the ancient Inca road to Antisuyo. You enter the city via San Blas, a district renowned for its talented craftsmen, where the tour ends.
Practical info: - Included: packed lunch and transfers to/from hotel in Cusco
- Level: Moderate
- Duration: 8 hours
- Maximum altitude: 3767 m
- Walking distance: 10 km
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Full day hike to Palcoyo mountain - min 2 people
The adventure begins with a transfer from your hotel to the starting point of the trek, before reaching the summit of the impressive, colorful Palcoyo mountain.
Like the Mountain of 7 Colours, also known as Vinicunca, Palcoyo gets its colouring from minerals such as magnesium, calcium and iron, which have accumulated over millions of years and give us this magnificent spectacle today. To reach the summit of Palcoyo mountain, you'll need to hike for two hours (moderate difficulty) to reach the highest point, at an altitude of 4,900 metres. Once you've reached the summit, enjoy a breathtaking view of the mountain and take a few minutes to appreciate the surroundings in peace and quiet, as very few tourists venture this way, compared to the 7-colour mountain. This experience is carried out while respecting the roads and regulations in force in order to participate in the preservation of this natural wonder.
Includes: Breakfast, lunch and transfers to/from hotel in Cusco.
LEVEL: Easy
DURATION: 10 hours
MINIMUM ALTITUDE: Queshuachaca 12,440 ft / 3,792 m.
MAXIMUM ALTITUDE: Palcoyo 16,000 ft / 4,930 m.
HIKING DISTANCE: 1.5 miles / 2.5 km.
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Full day tour to Humantay lagoon - min 2 people
Enjoy one of the most spectacular trekking excursions through the Andes to the Humantay lagoon (4180 meters above sea level). Immerse yourself in the impressive scenery, cultural richness and vast history of this region.
LEVEL: Moderate
DURATION: 12 hours
MINIMUM ALTITUDE: Soraypampa 12,795 ft / 3,900 m.
MAXIMUM ALTITUDE: Humantay 13,780 ft / 4,200 m.
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Half-day tour through the boardwalk of Barranco and Miraflores and gastronomic experience - min 2 people
Immerse yourself in the colourful beauty of Barranco before discovering the unusual character of Miraflores and sampling the local flavours. A change of scenery guaranteed!
Half-day in Barranco Park Discovering the street Food in Lima - min 2 people
A guided transfer service will take you to Barranco and you'll stroll through this picturesque and traditional neighborhood, considered the most romantic and bohemian in the city, being the home and workplace of many of Peru's leading artists, musicians, designers and photographers. Stop off at Barranco Park to sample the delicious "anticuchos", a traditional Peruvian dish, prepared with beef heart and seasoned with garlic, vinegar, cumin and aji panca, a sweet red pepper with a smoky taste. Taste also the typical "picarones", a fabulous sweet-tasting dessert, crispy and warm, dripping with syrup.
Your Journey to Lima —
Flights:
You will be able to choose your airline and flight times when you make your booking. This flight may include one or more stopovers. The stopover may be technical (without a change of aircraft) or transit (with a change of aircraft).
Luggage information
Baggage, meals and other services on board certain flights may be subject to a charge. You will find out whether your airfare includes baggage when you choose your airline and timetable. If your fare does not include baggage, please go to the airline's website before your departure with your travel file reference to find out the exact fare and purchase your extra baggage. If you choose a low-cost airline, you will be able to add your baggage during the booking process. For domestic flights, airlines do not always offer the option of reserving baggage, so you will have to pay for it at the airport counter. You will receive all the information you need to check in for your flights after you have made your reservation.
Your destinations —
Lima
Lima, the capital of Peru, is located on the country's Pacific coast.
The lively metropolis is one of the largest cities in South America and has a well-preserved centre from the colonial era.
Visit the Museo Larco with its collection of pre-Columbian art and the Museo de la Nación, dedicated to the history of Peru's ancient cultures.
In the heart of the old town Lima Centro lies the Plaza de Armas with a 16th century cathedral.
Cusco
Cusco is the continent’s oldest continuously inhabited city and the gateway to Machu Picchu. Visit ornate cathedrals side by side with Inca temples, wander cobblestone streets and marvel at the vast landscapes of the Andes surrounding the city.
