Into the Incan Empire - 8 day tour

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This classic journey through the Inca heartland of Peru takes you from elegant Lima to Cusco and its archaeological riches. Explore megalithic fortresses and ancient terraces, traditional Andean villages and colourful markets before culminating in the spectacular ‘Lost City’ of Machu Picchu.
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Overview

Trip type
Private Guided
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Full schedule

Highlights

    • Machu Picchu – marvel at the legendary Lost City of the Incas
    • Cusco - explore the historic and charming city of Cusco, including the Plaza de Armas and the impressive Inca ruins of Sacsayhuaman
    • Sacred Valley - visit the church of Chinchero, the glistening salt flats of Maras and the Inca terraces of Moray
    • Lima - take in the highlights of Peru's capital and visit the famous Larco Herrera Museum
    • Pisac - barter for souvenirs at the colourful Pisac market and visit the archaeological complex
    • Ollantaytambo - discover the impressive Inca fortress and citadel

What's this trip about?

    This classic journey through the Inca heartland of Peru takes you from elegant Lima to Cusco and its archaeological riches. Explore megalithic fortresses and ancient terraces, traditional Andean villages and colourful markets before culminating in the spectacular ‘Lost City’ of Machu Picchu.

Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeIntimate group - 12 max
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityLima
End CityLima

Travel Themes

  • Cultural
  • Nature & Wildlife

Destinations

  • Peru

Attractions

  • Cusco
  • Lima
  • Machu Picchu
  • Sacred Valley
  • Urubamba

Activities

  • History
  • Nature

Trip includes

    • 7 nights STANDARD accommodation. Upgrading to SUPERIOR or DELUXE accommodation options are also available upon request. Accommodation rating – See Trip Notes for details
    • Airport arrival and departure transfer on day 1 and day 8
    • Half day Cusco city tour and full day Sacred Valley tour on a shared basis (private touring available for a supplement)
    • Entrance fees to all sites included in the itinerary
    • Return economy class flights from Lima to Cusco
    • 7 breakfasts, 3 lunches and 1 dinner
    • Half day Lima city tour, half day Chincheros, Maras Saltpans & Moray Terraces tour and half day Machu Picchu tour on a private basis
    • Services of local English-speaking specialist guides
    • Vistadome train journey from Ollantaytambo to Machu Picchu and Machu Picchu to Cusco
    • All relevant transfers and transportation

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Itinerary

Day 1: Lima

Bienviendos a Peru! Welcome to Peru and the start of your journey through the land of the Incas. Upon arrival into Lima International Airport you will be met by one of our representatives and transferred to your hotel. After check in spend some time with our rep discussing your up-coming trip. The remainder of the day is free for you to enjoy at leisure

Overnight: Lima

Day 2: Lima City Tour

Meals: Breakfast

For centuries Lima was considered the most beautiful city in Spanish America and today discover why on a private half day tour of the city and its famous Larco Herrera Museum. Many of the city’s most imposing and important buildings were built ...

Day 3: Flight to Cusco

Meals: Breakfast

Lima – Cusco. After breakfast transfer to the airport for your flight to Cusco, known to the Incas as the ‘navel of the world’. At an elevation of 3400m above sea level, it’s important to acclimatise to the altitude so spend some time resting i...

Day 4: Sacred Valley

Meals: Breakfast & Lunch

Cusco – Urubamba. Tracing a particularly scenic course from Cusco all the way to Machu Picchu, the Sacred Valley was greatly appreciated by the Incas due to its special geographical and climatic qualities and as such contains numero...

Day 5: Chinchero and Moray

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Urubamba – Machu Picchu. Explore more of the Sacred Valley today with a private tour of the Andean villages south of the Río Urubamba. See the lovely paintings from the Cusco School on display in the attractive colonial chur...

Day 6: Machu Picchu

Meals: Breakfast & Lunch

Machu Picchu – Cusco. No place in Peru captures the imagination like the legendary ‘Lost City’ of Machu Picchu. Nestled in a saddle between two forested mountains and surrounded on three sides by the Urubamba River, its location cou...

Day 7: Cusco to Lima

Meals: Breakfast

Cusco - Lima. After a leisurely breakfast at your hotel you will be transferred to the airport for your flight back to Lima. On arrival you will be met and transferred to your hotel. The rest of the day is free for you to do as you please – head out into town and discover Lima’s excellent dining options or hit the markets for some last minute souvenir shopping.

Overnight: Lima

Day 8: Lima

Meals: Breakfast

Today marks the end of your adventure with an included airport departure transfer.

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Price From $2,539
Price per day$317
Last Updated: 5/15/2023

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    • International flights and visas
    • Tipping – an entirely personal gesture
    • Laundry, drinks and items of a personal nature
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Meals Included

Breakfasts 7, Lunches 3, Dinner 1

Age Requirements
No age restrictions
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