In just one week you'll visit the Peruvian capital Lima, famous Inca ruins and archaeo-logical sites at the former capital of the Incas Cusco, you'll visit the colourful markets in the Sacred Valley of the Incas and finally, you'll explore the fascinating and magical Lost City of the Incas Machu Picchu. This tour is an ex-cellent base program to which trip extensions can be added |
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Itinerary
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Day 1: Lima
Arrival at Lima and transfer to your hotel. Depending of time of arrival we can arrange an optional city tour. |
Day 2: Lima – Cusco
Morning departure for flight to Cusco (3.200 mtr), center of the Inca Empire. Rest of the day free to acclimatize.(B) |
Day 3: Cusco
In the morning we will have a guided walking tour through the color-ful markets of Cusco as well as the other important attractions, a-mong them: the colonial cathedral and the Temple of the Sun Kori-cancha. After lunch, an afternoon tour of Inca temples and se-veral other Inca sights, including: the fortress of Sacsay-huaman, Kenko, Puka Pukara and the water temple, Tambo Machay. Late afternoon return to your hotel: relax or explore the interesting culture of Cus-co. (B) |
Day 4: Cusco - Sacred Valley
Full day guided excursion to the Sacred Valley. We will visit the picturesque Pisac market, then continue down the Urubamba Valley. After lunch we reach Ollantaytambo, a small Inca town with an impressive fortress. Overnight at a local hotel in Urubamba. (B,L) |
Day 5: Machu Picchu
Early transfer from your hotel to the train station at Ollantaytambo for a 2 hour ride to the small village of Aguas Calientes at the feet of the Machu Picchu mountain. A bus will bring you to the famous ruins of the citadel of Machu Picchu for a full day guided tour. Overnight at a local hotel in the village of Aguas Calientes. (B,L) |
Day 6: Machu Picchu – Cusco
Optional early trip to the ruins to experience Machu Picchu at sunrise. Great opportunity for crowd less photos. The other option is to sleep out and explore the village of Aguas Calientes. Afternoon train return to Cusco, where we will arrive in the evening. Transfer to your hotel. (B) |
Day 7: Cusco – Lima
Morning transfer to the airport for the return flight to Lima and your connecting international flight. Trip extensions to other regions or extra days in Lima or Cusco can also be arranged. (B) |
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Included & excluded
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| Included: |
- Billingual guides
- All airline flights within Peru
- All land transport during itinerary
- All entry costs for scheduled tours
- All meals as noted (B= breakfast, L=lunch, D=diner)
- All hotel accommodation (twin share basis incl. continental breakfast)
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- International round-trip airfare to and from Peru
- Sleeping bag, hiking boots and other personal gear
- Lunches and dinners in the cities (unless otherwise noted)
- Personal expenses (tips and gratuities, alcoholic beverages, medical or travel insurance, laundry, (airport) taxes etc.)
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What to take
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- Hiking boots and / or comfortable walking shoes, rubber sandals
- Waterproof-, dry-fit-, and / or thermical clothing (in case of additional trips like rafting)
- Windproof jacket
- Sleeping bag
- (Photo) camera + films
- Torch or flashlight
- 220 / 110V (plug) adaptor
- Sun block, sunglasses, hat
- Insect repellent
- Water bottle
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How to book
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It is really easy to book this trip. Just fill in the booking form.
After receiving your booking form, we will check availibility and within 48 hours you will receive an order confirmation of your booked tour. |
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