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Trip Summary
5-day tour of Lima Cusco Machu Picchu
- Day 1: Lima City Tour
Arrival in Lima with hotel transfer. In the afternoon, enjoy a city tour visiting key attractions like the Main Square, Government Palace, San Francisco Cathedral, and the Museum of History and Anthropology. End the tour with visits to Huaca Pucllana and the Park of Love. Overnight in Lima. - Day 2: Lima to Cusco
Fly to Cusco in the morning. After arrival and rest, visit Koricancha (Sun Temple) and archaeological sites such as Sacsayhuaman, Q’enko, Puka Pukara, and Tambomachay. Tour ends in the evening. Overnight in Cusco. - Day 3: Sacred Valley Tour
Full-day tour of the Sacred Valley. Visit Pisac’s archaeological site and market, enjoy lunch in Urubamba, and explore Ollantaytambo Fortress. End the day in Chinchero, learning about Inca agricultural practices and traditional weaving. Return to Cusco by evening. Overnight in Cusco. - Day 4: Machu Picchu
Travel by train to Aguas Calientes and then by bus to Machu Picchu. Take a guided tour of the site, exploring highlights like the Temple of the Three Windows and the Solar Clock, with free time to explore. Return to Cusco by train and bus in the evening. Overnight in Cusco. - Day 5: Departure
Transfer to the airport for your flight back to Lima.
End of Services.
Itinerary
RECEPTION IN LIMA - CITY TOUR
AM Pick up from Lima airport and transfer to the hotel.
In the afternoon city tour in Lima, for about 04 hours and visit the most important attractions of the city as the main square of Lima, government palace walking tour of the area, guided tour of cathedral san francisco visit to the main square and occasionally tasting pisco sours in the hotel bolivar, guided museum of history and anthropology to miraflores then huaca Pucllana to finish in the park of love.
Night hotel in Lima.
LIMA - CUSCO - CITY TOUR
AM board the flight LIMA – CUSCO (01 hour 15 min trip).
AM Reception and transfer to hotel where you will receive an aromatic coca tea to encourage height, will have the leisure to rest tomorrow and also suggest a light lunch, either at your hotel or at one of the restaurants around it.
1:00 PM We will begin with a visit to Koricancha (Sun Temple) and then make a route bordering archaeological centers like Sacsayhuaman Fortress, Q´enko, Puka Pukara and Tambomachay (Inca baths), the tour ends at approximately 18:00 hrs.
Night hotel in Cusco.
SACRED VALLEY OF THE INCAS
7:30 AM Pick up from the hotel, this tour is a full day visit to the impressive Sacred Valley, which covers the visit of archaeological sites like Pisac, Ollantaytambo.
Pisaq (archaeological site) to appreciate the great buildings like the imperial palace and its terraces.
The market of Pisac, where we will stop and you will have opportunity to explore and buy great souvenirs and take pictures, continuing the Lunch in Urubamba part of the Sacred Valley.
Inca Fortress and Citadel of Ollantaytambo: built to guard the entrance to this part of the valley and protect it from possible invasion from the tribes in the lower jungle. The fortress consists of a series of carved stone terraces to access have to climb long stairways.
Chinchero: striking initially for its platforms, allowing understand that was a center of agricultural production in Inca times, a warehouse was also built and endowed the entire complex of an irrigation system very efficient, in workshops craftswomen associations are exposed daily whole process of tissue from washing the wool to the finished product, you learn the techniques of spinning, dyeing and weaving.
The tour ends approximately 7:00 pm in Cusco.
Night hotel in Cusco.
CUSCO - MACHU PICCHU - CUSCO
4:00 AM pass through your hotel 30 minutes before the scheduled departure of Cusco, we will take you to the station located in the town of Ollantaytambo (1 hour 30 minutes away by car) where we board our train and then make our trip destination the town of “Aguas Calientes” (2000 m) which take 2 hours.
Upon reaching the small town of Aguas Calientes, awaits a transfer to take you to the bus station heading towards the “Machu Picchu” (only 20 minutes) for a guided tour professionals this Historical Sanctuary visiting the temple of the three windows, the solar clock, among others, then we will have free time to explore the most important sectors of the archaeological site of Machu Picchu again.
Finally we will take the bus back to hot water.
At the scheduled time 4:30 p.m. board the train back to Ollantaytambo where we expect the bus that will bring us back to the Hotel Cusco.
Night hotel in Cusco.
CUSCO - LIMA
At an appropriate time we will pick up from hotel and transfer to the airport for your flight back to Lima.
End of services.
Inclusions
- Pick up from the airport in Lima and transfer to hotel.
- City Tour Lima (transport, guide, entrance fees).
- Flight Lima – Cusco – Lima (Include personal back pack 8 kls)
- Transfer inn Airport – Hotel
- Excursion: City Tour Cusco (transportation, guide, entrance fees).
- Excursion: Sacred Valley (Transport, guide, entrance fees, lunch buffet).
- Tourist ticket (income city tour, Sacred Valley, and all the attractions mentioned in the itinerary).
- Machu Picchu tour.
- Transportation Cusco – Ollanta (train station) – Cusco.
- Gone train and return Ollanta – Aguas Calientes – ollanta (expedition class train)
- Bus up and down Aguas Calientes – Machu Picchu.
- Official tour guide.
- Entrance to Machu Picchu (circuits types)
- 01 Night Hotel in Lima
- 03 nights hotel in Cusco
- Transfer Out Hotel – Airport
Not Included:
- Extra Food lunch and dinner
Upgrades
Extra Baggage on the Flight
- carryon of 10 kg : +$25 USD per way
- checked bag of 23 kg: +$35 USD per way
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| Feature | Expedition | Vistadome | Observatory | Hiram Bingham |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Windows | Standard Panoramic | Full Panoramic (Roof & Walls) | Full Panoramic (Roof & Walls) | Large Classic Windows |
| Seating Layout | Seats facing each other with table | Leather seats, facing each other | Leather seats, spacious | Plush armchairs, elegant dining tables |
| Food & Drinks | Available for purchase | Light snack & non-alcoholic drinks | Light snack & non-alcoholic drinks | Gourmet Lunch/Dinner & Open Bar |
| Entertainment | Ambient Andean Music | Cultural Dance & Fashion Show (Return) | Live Music & Cultural Show | Live Band in Bar Car |
| Special Features | - | - | Access to open-air balcony car | Includes bus, citadel ticket & guide |
| Estimated Price (One-way) | From $65 USD | From $85 USD | From $110 USD | From $490 USD |
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Tour Lima and Cusco with Machu Picchu
Altitude Preparation:
Cusco and Machu Picchu are at high altitudes. To avoid altitude sickness, stay hydrated, avoid heavy meals on arrival, and take it easy on your first day. Coca tea, available at most hotels, can help with symptoms.
Currency:
The currency in Peru is the Peruvian Sol (PEN). Carry small bills for markets and tips, as larger notes may not be accepted. ATMs are widely available in major cities.
Packing Essentials:
Lima: Comfortable clothing for mild temperatures (60–77°F or 15–25°C).
Cusco and Sacred Valley: Layers for cool mornings and warm afternoons, plus a waterproof jacket.
Machu Picchu: Sturdy walking shoes, a hat, sunscreen, insect repellent, and a refillable water bottle.
Food and Water:
Avoid drinking tap water. Stick to bottled or filtered water, including for brushing teeth. Try local dishes like ceviche in Lima and quinoa soup in Cusco.
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