LIMA - CUSCO - SACRED VALLEY - MACHU PICCHU 7 DAY TOUR
DAY 1 International Arrival in Lima
Assistance at your arrival to Lima International Airport and transfer to your Hotel. There you will receive a briefing on your tour; receive vouchers covering all the services included in your tour and additional information on the organization of your Peru trip.
Meals Included: None
DAY 2 Morning flight to Cusco
Breakfast and transfer to the airport to take flight to Cusco. Meet upon arrival and transfer to your selected Hotel. Rest and adapt to altitude.
Meals Included: Breakfast
DAY 3 Cusco - Sacred Valleys of the Incas
Early morning excursion to the Urubamba Valley, the Sacred Valley of the Incas. Visit to the picturesque Indian Pisac Market held on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays, the shopping paradise of the Andes where barter is still practiced. Enjoy the unique atmosphere during a typical lunch. In the afternoon, passing through the Towns of Calca and Urubamba, we visit the 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. You can walk through the quaint streets of the nearby Town, and get a good idea of what this Strategic Military, Religious, and Agricultural Centre was like during the era of the Inca Empire. On our way back to Cusco we stop of at the picturesque Andean village of Chinchero to visit the ruins of the Royal Hacienda of Tupac Inca Yupanqui. We will admire a well-preserved Inca Wall in the Main Square, and visit the beautiful Colonial temple built on Inca foundations, with interesting frescoes in the portico. Late afternoon return to your selected Hotel for overnight. Evening free. We suggest strolling around the Main Square and enjoy the night atmosphere trying a delicious Pisco Sour in some of the many pubs around the Square.
Note: The visit to the Village of Chinchero depends on the time available.
Meals Included: Breakfast at hotel
DAY 4 Cusco - Aguas Calientes - Machu Picchu
The day starts with an early morning rise to transfer to Cusco train station for a 3 ½ hour train journey to the famous Inca Citadel of Machu Picchu, also known as "The Lost City of the Incas". Arrive at Aguas Calientes station followed by a 30-minute bus drive, climbing 6km of winding road, to the incredible Machu Picchu. Upon arrival, we'll participate in a guided tour of the Citadel, visiting the Main Plaza, the Circular Tower, the Sacred Sun Dial, the Royal Quarters, the Temple of the Three Windows and various burial grounds. After the tour you will have time to stroll around the archaeological site at your leisure. Lunch at a local restaurant in Aguas Calientes Town. Overnight at Hotel in Aguas Calientes.
Meals Included: Breakfast at hotel
DAY 5 Aguas Calientes - Cusco
Leisurely breakfast. Excellent opportunity to wake up early and enjoy with a beautiful sunrise as well as stroll by the Town of Aguas Calientes and visit its Hot Springs Thermal waters. Then, you will have time to perform some of the following activities: (not included in the overall tour price). Visit the Citadel of Machu Picchu for the second time.
For the most adventurous people, we suggest to go up the Huayna Picchu (if it is not raining) from where you can appreciate the immensity of Machu Picchu, even more amazing being high and distant. Arriving at the top takes about two hours and a half and it must be before 13:00 hours. It is necessary to register in a office at the beginning of the trail. An exciting adventure for the travellers who want to see, from the top, the nature and the carved stone emerging from the ground as a geological miracle.
Meals Included: Breakfast at hotel
DAY 6 Afternoon Cusco City Tour
Open morning and In the afternoon, we will visit the City of Cusco on a guided sightseeing tour visiting the Main Square, the Cathedral and the Temple of the Sun or Korikancha. Then, we drive out of the City to visit the Inca sites of Kenko, Tambomachay, Puca Pucara and the impressive Fortress of Sacsayhuaman, strategically built on a hill overlooking Cusco, famous for its enormous carved stones, some of them standing over 9 m / 30 ft high and weighing over 350 tons.
DAY 7 Morning or afternoon flight to Lima (activities can be schedule in Lima depending on arrival and connection time)
Also extra night in Lima can be arranged if needed.
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PRICE PER PERSON BASED ON DOUBLE OR TRIPLE
OCCUPANCY US$1499
Price subject to change based on international or in country airfare changes and availability. Price does not include taxes and or applicable fees. Booking and travel must be completed on or before 12/15/2010
PRICE INCLUDES:
FOR FLIGHTS FROM JFK AIRPORT (NEW YORK) PLEASE ADD US$199 PER PERSON
FOR FLIGHTS FROM LAX AIRPORT (LOS ANGELES) OR IAH AIRPORT (HOUSTON) PLEASE ADD US$299 PER PERSON
ALL OTHER FLIGHTS PLEASE CALL OR EMAIL FOR A 24-HOUR QUOTE DAILY DEPARTURES. ADDITIONAL TRANSFERS AND OVERNIGHT IN LIMA AVAILABLE AND STARTING AT US$99 PER PERSON
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