Highlights of Peru

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Visit Lima’s historic center to marvel at centuries-old buildings, such as the Government Palace and City Hall in Plaza Mayor. Enjoy a private transfer to the Sacred Valley, stopping along the way to tour Awana Kancha. A popular artisan outpost and a friendly place to experience alpacas and Andean culture. Visit Ollantaytambo Fortress, the last Inca stronghol...
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Overview

Trip type
Private Guided
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Full schedule

Highlights

    • Discover the lost Incan city of Machu Picchu, tucked away in the Andes.
    • Explore the ancient fortress ruins of Ollantaytambo.
    • Embark on private guided tours of the Sacred Valley and Cusco.
    • Take in pre-Columbian art and Inca culture at the Larco Museum, guided privately by a gallery scholar.
    • Features expertly selected accommodations.

What's this trip about?

    Visit Lima’s historic center to marvel at centuries-old buildings, such as the Government Palace and City Hall in Plaza Mayor. Enjoy a private transfer to the Sacred Valley, stopping along the way to tour Awana Kancha. A popular artisan outpost and a friendly place to experience alpacas and Andean culture. Visit Ollantaytambo Fortress, the last Inca stronghold to resist the Spanish conquistadors.

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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
  • Hiking & Walking

Destinations

  • South America
  • Peru

Attractions

  • Aguas Calientes
  • Andes Mountains
  • Cusco
  • Lima
  • Machu Picchu
  • Ollantaytambo
  • Sacred Valley
  • Urubamba

Activities

  • Adventure & Adrenaline
  • Culture
  • Hiking
  • Historic sightseeing
  • History
  • Mountaineering
  • Nature
  • Photography
  • Relaxing Retreat

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Itinerary

Day 1: Lima

Accommodation: Casa Andina Select Miraflores

Upon arrival to Lima, you will be welcomed outside of Customs by an English-speaking assistant holding a sign with your name on it. This representative will direct you to your awaiting vehicle and driver, and accompa...

Day 2: Lima

Accommodation: Casa Andina Select Miraflores

A Healthy Dose of History

Founded in 1535 and declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1991, Lima’s history is both fascinating and tumultuous. Discover this history firsthand with your private guide and drive...

Day 3: Lima To Cusco To Sacred Valley

Accommodation: Casa Andina Premium (Sacred Valley)

A Change of Scenery

You will be privately transferred between your hotel and Jorge Chávez International Airport in Lima by a professional driver and an English-speaking representative.

Board a fli...

Day 4: Sacred Valley

Accommodation: Casa Andina Premium (Sacred Valley)

It’s All Ancient History

Surrounded by snow-capped peaks, the idyllic town of Chinchero would be similar to many other quiet Andean villages that dot the land if not for the bustling open-air market foun...

Day 5: Ollantaytambo to Sacred Valley to Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu

Accommodation: Inkaterra El Mapi Hotel

Cross an Item off the Bucket List

Note on Luggage: This morning, the private guide and driver who accompany you to the train station in the Sacred Valley will also transport your primary luggage back to Cusco for se...

Day 6: Aguas Calientes To Machu Picchu To Cusco

Accommodation: El Mercado Hotel

Lose Yourself in Nature

Board a shuttle bus in Aguas Calientes and begin the 30 minute ascent up Machu Picchu Mountain on a switchback road carved into the mountainside. Buses depart frequently, leaving Aguas Calientes app...

Day 7: Cusco

Accommodation: El Mercado Hotel

Secrets of the City

Get introduced to the traditions, history and unanswered questions surrounding Cusco and the nearby ruins on a privately guided tour. Visit Qorikancha Temple, once walled in plated gold and featuring co...

Day 8: Cusco to Lima

Enjoy some time at leisure to explore the quaint, historic city of Cusco. Whether strolling through the Imperial City to discover the rich history seemingly found around each bend or in search of delicious Novo-Andean cuisine utilizing fresh ingredients sourced from t...

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Dates & Availability

Price From $3,344
Price per day$418
Last Updated: 2/23/2024

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Accommodation

,Casa Andina Select Miraflores: Casa Andina Select Miraflores offers spacious, modern accommodations in the heart of Lima's foremost barrio. All 155 guestrooms feature soundproof windows to help ensure a quiet nights rest, paired with comfortable mattresses, fresh linens, LED televisions, Wi Fi access and excellent staff services.  The hotel also has an on-site gym, sauna, Jacuzzi and hair salon, along with a La Plaza Restaurant which features a wide range of locally inspired cuisine. Casa Andina Premium (Sacred Valley): Casa Andina Premium Sacred Valley, a refuge in the mountains, offers fabulous views of the Andes from every room. This cozy hotel features locally inspired designs accented with rustic details throughout the guestrooms and Andean Cottages, allowing visitors to enjoy the peace and energy of the Valley. Guestrooms are arranged around large gardens and afford spectacular panoramic views of the valley and surrounding mountains. The Andean Cottages are private and located in the rear of the hotel.  As well, guests are encouraged to visit the on-site planetarium to better understand the southern sky by night. Inkaterra El Mapi Hotel: Inkaterra El Mapi Hotel is set in the village of Machu Picchu Pueblo, which is more commonly referred to as Aguas Calientes. This contemporary hotel is ideally located so that guests can admire and fully experience this quaint and folksy town. The atmosphere at El Mapi is playful and people-friendly, offering guests an uncomplicated stay. After an enlightening experience at Peru's most famed destination, Machu Picchu, guests can retreat to an ambient environment for deep relaxation and reflection. With a simple and functional concept in mind, rooms at the El Mapi feature eco-friendly amenities, creating a healthy and therapeutic atmosphere for your stay in Aguas Calientes. El Mercado Hotel: Warm and rustic, El Mercado is found in the heart of Cusco, just three and a half blocks from the city's main square, Plaza de Armas. A centuries-old building, it was originally part of the historic farmer’s market and this is reflected in its causal decor and spirited, locally-inspired cuisine. With all the amenities expected in a modern hotel, each of the 32 guestrooms balance contemporary comforts with colonial architecture paired with El Mercado’s legendary hospitality to ensure an exceptional stay.
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