Itinerary
FIRST DAY:
- Welcome at the Lima airport and transfer to your hotel.
- City tour to the “City of Kings” – Daily afternoon departures at 2:00 PM (Duration: 4 hours).
- Pickup from your hotel.
- Panoramic view of the Pucllana Pyramid.
- Walking tour of Lima’s Plaza Mayor and surrounding areas.
- Guided entry to the Catacombs of Lima.
- Return to your hotel.
- Overnight at selected hotel.
SECOND DAY:
- Breakfast at the hotel.
- Transfer from the hotel to the Lima airport.
- Airplane ride from Lima to Cusco (1 hour).
- Transfer from Cusco airport to the selected hotel.
- Coca tea at the hotel.
- Cusco City Tour, Cathedral, Qoricancha, Sacsayhuaman, Tambomachay (from 1:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.).
- Overnight at the selected hotel in Cusco.
THIRD, FOURTH, FIFTH AND SIXTH DAYS:
- 4-day, 3-night Inca Trail trek to Machu Picchu.
- The last night will be at a selected hotel in Cusco.
SEVENTH DAY:
- Breakfast at the hotel.
- Tour to the Sacred Valley of the Incas (8:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.).
- Overnight at selected hotel.
EIGHTH DAY:
- Breakfast at the hotel.
- Transfer from the hotel to the Cusco airport and farewell.
- Flight from Cusco to Lima (1 hour).
Important: From January to April, Inka Rail and Peru Rail services depart and arrive at the Ollantaytambo or Pachar stations (2 hours from Cusco).
Our tour prices include transfers to these stations.
PRICE PER PERSON IN DOUBLE ACCOMMODATION – 2024
| Dollars | Soles | |
|---|---|---|
| USD 2030 | S/.6902 | 5-star hotels: Libertador / Sol Meliá / Sheraton – Expedition Train |
| USD 1630 | S/.5542 | 4-star hotels: Exclusive / Dorado / Casa Andina / Novotel / Suites – Expedition Train |
| USD 1470 | S/.4998 | 3-star hotels: Faraona / San Agustín / Best Western – Expedition Train |
| USD 1400 | S/.4760 | 2-star hotels: Faro Inn / Casa Oblitas Hotel / Hatun Wasi – Expedition Train |
PRECIO POR PERSONA EN ACOMODACIÓN SIMPLE – 2024
| Dollars | Soles | |
|---|---|---|
| USD 2835 | S/.9639 | 5-star hotels: Libertador / Sol Meliá / Sheraton – Expedition Train |
| USD 2010 | S/.6834 | 4-star hotels: Exclusive / Dorado / Casa Andina / Novotel / Suites – Expedition Train |
| USD 1730 | S/.5882 | 3-star hotels: Faraona / San Agustín / Best Western – Expedition Train |
| USD 1575 | S/.5355 | 2-star hotels: Faro Inn / Casa Oblitas Hotel / Hatun Wasi – Expedition Train |
PRICE PER PERSON IN TRIPLE ACCOMMODATION – 2024
| Dollars | Soles | |
|---|---|---|
| USD 1565 | S/.5321 | 4-star hotels: Exclusive / Dorado / Casa Andina / Novotel / Suites – Expedition Train |
| USD 1420 | S/.4828 | 3-star hotels: Faraona / San Agustín / Best Western – Expedition Train |
| USD 1360 | S/.4624 | 2-star hotels: Faro Inn / Casa Oblitas Hotel / Hatun Wasi – Expedition Train |
| Dollars | Soles | For the direct return to Cusco |
|---|---|---|
| USD 40 | S/.136 | To return on the Expedition Train increase |
| USD 60 | S/.204 | To return on the Vistadome Train increase |
| USD 480 | S/.1632 | To return on the Hiram Bingham Train increase |
Peruvian tourists with a valid ID receive a USD 20.00 discount on the cost of the tour upon entering Machu Picchu.
Important:
– Hotel reservations are subject to availability.
– Spaces at Wayna Picchu Mountain are subject to availability (please inquire).
– If you wish to enter Wayna Picchu, please contact us.
– Prices do not include VAT for Peruvian passengers.
Program
DAY 1.- CITY TOUR IN LIMA WITH A VIEW OF HUACA PUCLLANA
Get to know Lima on a comfortable and modern sightseeing tour of the best of our city. We’ll take a panoramic tour of the Pucllana Pyramid in Miraflores, pass through the grand El Olivar de San Isidro park, explore the streets of the Historic Center, and enjoy a guided tour of the Plaza de Armas and the Catacombs of the San Francisco Convent. A comprehensive tour with the comfort and attention of a modern tourist service.
DAY 2 – CITY TOUR IN CUSCO
After breakfast at your hotel, we will pick you up and take you to the Lima airport. There, you will check in and board a one-hour flight to Cusco, the Archaeological Capital of the Americas. Our staff will welcome you and transfer you from the Cusco airport to your selected hotel, where we will enjoy coca tea. After lunch, at 2:00 PM, we will begin the guided tour, which includes visits to the center of the ancient city of Cusco, the Plaza de Armas, the Cathedral, the Monastery of Santo Domingo, the Temple of Koricancha, and the nearby ruins of Kenko, Puka Pukara, Tambomachay, and the Sacsayhuaman fortress. The fortress was built with enormous rocks. Their movement and use remain a mystery, as there are no stone quarries in the area. At 7:00 PM, we will return to Cusco.
DAY 3 – INCA TRAIL START
After breakfast at your hotel, we’ll pick you up early and travel by road to Chilca, 88 km away. Here, we’ll meet with porters, cooks, and the necessary equipment for the trek. We’ll begin the trek along the Urubamba River to reach Patallaqta, where we’ll have lunch. We’ll continue our journey through the Huayllabamba Valley to reach Llullucayoc, where we’ll camp and have a pleasant dinner before spending the night. (Photo: Inca Trail entrance).
DAY 4 – INCA TRAIL
We will wake up very early to contemplate the beauty of the mountains and breathe the pure air that nature generously provides. After breakfast, we will continue our hike until we reach the highest point, the Warmiwuanusca Pass (where women die) at 4,200 meters above sea level, from where we will have a panoramic view of the surrounding snow-capped mountains, valleys, and mountains. We will continue our descent into the great Pacaymayo Valley, where we will have hot drinks (mate). This is followed by dinner and finally, camp. Lunch and dinner are included. (Photo: Panoramic View of the Inca Trail).
DAY 5 – INCA TRAIL
Breakfast at camp, then we begin the hike through a semitropical valley, viewing vestiges of the Inca culture, strategically located according to the daily life needs of the Incas who inhabited the area. We then begin the ascent to Runcuracay, an archaeological site at 3,700 meters above sea level. We then continue to Sayacmarka, where we will rest and have lunch. We then continue our hike to PUYUPATAMARCA (City Above the Clouds), an impressive Inca city. We continue to Wiñaywayna, at 2,690 meters above sea level, located at the edge of the jungle, where we will have dinner and camp. (Photo: Panoramic view of Puyupatamarca).
DAY 6 – INCA TRAIL AND VISIT TO MACHUPICCHU
After breakfast, we will continue to the wonderful entrance to Machu Picchu through the Inti Punku (Sun Gate), from where you will have an impressive panoramic view of the citadel. Upon arrival at Machu Picchu, we will take a guided tour of the citadel, visiting the main ruins and monuments, such as the Main Plaza, the Circular Tower, the Sacred Sun Clock, the Royal Rooms, the Temple of the Three Windows, and the cemeteries. Free time to stroll through the citadel and then take a bus to Aguas Calientes for lunch (not included). In the afternoon, we will return to the Ollantaytambo train station, and from there, we will board a bus to Cusco. Overnight at a hotel in Cusco. (Photo: Panoramic view of Machu Picchu, from Inti Punku).
DAY 7 – “TOUR TO THE SACRED VALLEY OF THE INKAS”
This day, we will tour the Sacred Valley of the Incas. We begin at 8:00 a.m., picking you up from your hotel and heading to Pisaq, a typical market with picturesque mountain terraces. We will visit the Pisaq archaeological site. It is also famous for its fairs, where you can buy beautiful handicrafts. Afterward, we will head to Urubamba, where a buffet lunch is included. We will then head to the Ollantaytambo Fortress, where descendants of the Incas live in Inca homes. Finally, we will head to Chinchero to see its market and the archaeological site, with its typical Spanish overlays on the Inca buildings. The tour will end around 7:00 p.m. in Cusco’s main square. We will spend the night at a selected hotel in Cusco. (Photo: Sacred Valley of the Incas in Cusco).
DÍA 8.- DESPEDIDA
After a hearty breakfast, we will pick you up from your hotel and take you to the Cusco airport, which is just a few minutes from downtown Cusco. We must arrive at least an hour early to arrange your flight confirmation. We will say goodbye and you will take your return flight to Lima.
Includes
 | Pick up from the hotel. |
 | All transfers to hotels, airports, stations, and attractions. |
 | Airline Tickets from Lima to Cusco and Lima. |
 | 1 night at the selected hotel in Lima, including breakfast (accommodations vary). |
 | 3 nights at a selected hotel in Cusco, including breakfast (accommodations vary). |
 | City tour to the “City of Kings” (09:00 hrs – 18:00 hrs). |
| 1 Tour to Cusco City and Surroundings (In the afternoon from 1:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.). |
| 1 Tour to the Sacred Valley of the Incas includes 1 lunch (All day from 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.). |
| All transportation for the tours. |
| Professional tour guide in English or Spanish. |
| Admission to all attractions: the Inca Trail, Machu Picchu, the Sacred Valley, the city and surrounding areas, churches, and museums. |
| Transfer in all offices. |
| 3 nights in a hotel (subject to availability). |
| Classic 4-day, 3-night Inca Trail trek. |
 | Return train tickets from Machu Picchu to Ollantaytambo and bus tickets to Cusco. |
| Downhill passages from Machupicchu to Aguas Calientes. |
| Bus transportation to the start of the trek. |
| Accommodation in double tents. |
 | All food and all tableware during the trek. |
 | 3 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 3 snack-type dinners. |
| Kitchen, dining room and bathroom tents. |
| Group luggage porters. |
Not Included
| Food not mentioned. |
Note
AVAILABLE DISCOUNTS: Students: ISIC CARD.
(Students require an International Student Identity Card and must be under 25 years of age.)
Recommendations
- Wear sneakers or light shoes or tennis shoes.
- Drink plenty of fluids on your excursions.
- Wear a raincoat (long poncho) during the rainy season.
- Sunscreen and a wide-brimmed hat for sunny days.
- Binoculars.
- Sunglasses, plastic bags.
- Medication and/or personal items (contact lens solution).
- One light backpack or briefcase per person.
- Camera or camcorder and film.
- Have checks and small coins (dollars, euros, or soles) on hand.
Requirements to book the Tour
Requirements to book the tour:
- Tour start date.
- First name (as written in passport).
- Last name (as written in passport).
- Scanned passports or ID cards (Required).
- Nationality.
- Passport number.
- Date of birth.
- Specify accommodation type (Single, Double, Matrimonial, Triple).
- Specify hotel category (2, 3, 4, or 5 stars).
- Contact phone numbers.
- Payment of 50% of the tour cost.
- Prices are promotional and for cash payments only. Payments by credit card will incur an 8% surcharge.
