Detailed Itinerary

Day 01. – Arrive to Lima

Arrive in Lima at anytime throughout the day. Transportation is included from the airport to the corresponding hotel, and there are no activities planned for this day until our first welcome meeting in the late afternoon, most likely in the hotel lobby

Lima is the largest city in Peru as well as is the capital of the country. Geographically located on the Pacific Coast, Lima is the 5th largest city in Latin America, following only Mexico City, São Paulo, Buenos Aires and Rio de Janeiro.

Day 02. – Flight Lima to Cusco, City Tour

Take a domestic flight and arrive at Cuzco the navel city of World, and explore this ancient city with its cobble stone streets, colonial churches, and Inca Archeological sites

At the afternoon.  We will have the chance to visit some of the most important places and landmarks of the town. The tour will start at 13:00 pm

We will visit the Temple of the Sun known as Qoricancha in the Quechua. This was considered the most important locale of the Incas time and is full of masterful stonework. Today the archeological site forms the base of the colonial church of Santo Domingo.

We will drive to the surrounding parts of the city to visit the largest Inca archeological sites. We will explore the megalithic fortress of Sacsayhuaman, built with huge boulders that weigh more than one hundred tons. Then visit Qenqo, limestone with dozens of carvings and niches used as a mummifying center. Finally visit the closest ruins of Tambomachay, a temple used for the worship of water. Tambomachay still has well-preserved water channels and an ancient ceremonial bath place. This ruin is linked with the ruins of PukaPukara, only 300 meters away.

Meals Included: Breakfast.

Day 03.- Sacred Valley – Ollantaytambo – Machu Picchu

This morning we will head east to the Sacred Valley of the Incas, stopping at established viewpoints along the way to view both the luscious landscapes and typical Andean crops of quinoa, kiwicha and potatoes. We will visit the Inca citadel of Pisac, which is located directly above the town with the same name. The citadel is well known for its magnificent agricultural terraces and the Intihuatana (Hitching Post of the Sun) which we will learn more about on our visit. We will then descend to the colonial town below which is highly popular for its traditional market and traditionally and elaborately dressed locals. This is a good place for shopping for handicrafts.After a one hour drive we will arrive to the most preserved Inca town, Ollantaytambo.  This town is dominated by the presence of its ruins, the massive Fortress and Ceremonial Center, and narrow, cobble-stoned, and perfectly lined streets. Interestingly enough, when viewed from above, the town has the shape of a corn husk, and the fortress the shape of a llama.

Meals Included: Breakfast.

Day 04: Machu Pichu – Cusco

Witness a magical sunrise over one of the new greatest Wonders of the World. Get up early, jump on the bus, and arrive to the Lost City of the Incas for an incredible experience.

Visit Machu Picchu in a two hour guided tour of the most important temples and sectors of this great ruin. Then, later, explore and discover on your own the wonders of the Lost City of the Incas. This afternoon we will return to Cuzco by train and bus.

Machu Picchu was recently honored to become part of the New 7 Wonders of the World as well as, like many of our other destinations on this journey, is one of the top World Heritage cities on UNESCO’s prestigious list. Interestingly enough, it is not mentioned in any of the chronicles from Spanish colonialism. No one knows its function and even though it has been studied by scientists for decades, many unanswered questions remain. The town was forgotten for centuries and covered by rich vegetation until July 24th, 1911 when American historian Hiram Bingham was led by an 11 year old native boy to the site where he made the re-discovery of this phenomenal structure. It was all done on accident as Bingham was actually in search of the lost town of Vilcabamba.

Late in the afternoon return to Cuzco by train for our last night in the city.

Meals Included: Breakfast

Day 05. – Cuzco Free Day

Free day to relax or to keep exploring this city. There are several optional excursions available or just arrange a nice massage at one of the local spas.

Meals Included: Breakfast

Day 06: Departure Cusco

There are no planned activities for today. Have a safe journey whether you are headed home or to explore another destination!

Meals Included: Breakfast

Opcional Tours:

• City Tour ( Catedral, Qoricancha, Sacsayhuaman, Q´enko, PukaPukara, Tambomachay)
• Sacred Valley (Pisaq, Ollantaytambo, Chincher)
• Cuatrimotos  - ATVs
• Rafting   Chuquicahuana

INCLUDE

• Support Staff:
  • Cusco
• Local guides:
  • City Tour, Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu
• Included meals:
  • Breakfast (5)
• Accommodation:
  • Hotel (5)
• Transport:
  • Transport Cusco – Ollantaytambo – Cusco
  • Train Ollantaytambo – Aguas Calientes – Ollantaytambo
  • Bus Aguas Calientes – Machu Picchu – Aguas Calientes
• Activities, entrances and fees:
  • Boleto Turistico Cusco
  • Catedral entrance fee
  • Qoricancha entrance fee
  • Machu Picchu entrance fee
• Airport transfer:
  • Transfer from the airport upon arrival in Cusco is included if you provide us with the flight information at least five days in advance.

Does not include:

• National & International Flights
• National & International Airport Taxes
• Flight Lima/Cuzco/Lima
  • Lan                                www.lan.com USD 370.00
  • Star Peru                      www.starperu.com USD 230.00
  • Peruvian Airlines        www.peruvianairlines.pe USD 210.00
  • Taca                              www.taca.com
• Visas
• Meals not listed
• Optional or Extra Activities during free time
• Transfer for optional or extra activities
• Tips
• Items for personal use
• Pre and post Accommodation
• Suggested Budget for Meals not Included:
  • USD 120.00 for not included meals.