Latin American Journey

Discover Peru #10

8 Days / 7 Nights Lima, Cusco, Machu Picchu, Pisac Indian Market
and Ollantaytambo Fortress

  • Arrival in Lima. In the afternoon Tour of Modern and Colonial Lima and Larco Museum.

Day 1 - Arrival in Lima

Upon arrival at the airport a host will meet and assist you in transferring to the hotel and help you in registering. In the afternoon City Tour of Lima and Larco Museum - This half day tour visits both the colonial and modern sections of this "City of Kings." Colonial sites include the lovely Plaza de Armas with its cathedral and palace, and the exquisite Torre Tagle Palace modern day seat of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. In modern Lima, drive along the exclusive residential areas of Miraflores and San Isidro. Continue to the Larco Museum, founded in 1926, it showcases remarkable chronological galleries providing an excellent overview on 3000 years of development of Peruvian pre-Columbian history. Located in a unique vice-royal mansion of the 18th century built over a 7th century pre-Columbian pyramid, is surrounded by beautiful gardens. Features the finest gold and silver collection from Ancient Peru and the famous erotic archaeological collection, one of the most visited Peruvian tourist attractions.

  • In the morning visit Pachacamac Ruins. (B)

Day 2 - Lima

Breakfast at your hotel. Early departure for your drive along the Pan-American Highway with its views across the beautiful pacific beaches which will take you back to a different era. Travel to the pre-Inca ruins of Pachacamac and its Temple of the Sun and the Palace of the Virgins! (B)

  • Transfer to the airport for your flight to Cusco. Free day to adjust to the altitude. (B)

Day 3 - Lima / Cusco

Breakfast at your hotel. Transfer to the airport for your flight to Cusco. Upon arrival at the airport a host will meet and assist you in transferring to the hotel and help you in registering. Free day to adjust to the altitude. (B)

  • Full Day excursion to the Pisac Indian Market and Ollantaytambo Fortress. (B,L)

Day 4 - Cusco / Sacred Valley / Cusco

Full Day Excursion to the Pisac Indian Market and the Ollantaytambo Fortress
Breakfast at your hotel. Morning departure for a drive through the fertile countryside of the Urubamba Valley to the colonial village of Pisac where a unique Indian Market takes place daily. The variety of products offered is overwhelming, from pottery with reproductions of archaeological pieces, to all kinds of textiles, jewelry and Peruvian handicrafts. During your visit to this bustling marketplace you will have the opportunity to bargain with the artisans and indigenous traders. Grab the items you like, you will hardly see the same one again.

Continue to the Ollantaytambo archaeological complex, the Incas built it as a fort that included a temple, agricultural terraces, and an urban area. There are two distinct sectors: The religious and worship zone, and the residential area. Ollantaytambo was an important administrative center with probable military functions if one considers the walls and towers. There are also traces of ancient roads and aqueducts. The town of Ollantaytambo is called a "Living Inca Town" since the inhabitants maintain very old practices and customs. Lunch is at a beautiful country estate on the shores of the Urubamba River. (B,L)

  • Free morning. In the afternoon Tour of Cusco and its Ruins. (B)

Day 5 - Cusco

Breakfast at your hotel. Free morning. Tour of Cusco and its Ruins - This afternoon's tour of the oldest continuously inhabited city in the western hemisphere includes important landmarks of enchanting Cusco and also the nearby ruins of Kenko, Puca-pucara, Tambomachay as well as the Sacsayhuaman fortress. Once the center of the Inca civilization, modern Cusco is a delightful combination of Inca and colonial architecture. During the tour, you will visit Cusco's Cathedral, Santo Domingo Church and the Plaza de Armas. (B)

  • Full Day excursion to Machu Picchu. (B,L)

Day 6 - Cusco / Machu Picchu / Cusco

Breakfast at your hotel. Full Day Excursion to Machu Picchu - Early wake up for a train ride through the sacred valley of Urubamba to the "Lost City of the Incas," Machu Picchu. Perched 8,200 feet above the valley, it was hidden by mountains and semi-tropical jungles for 400 years until discovered by Hiram Bingham of Yale University in 1911. Archaeologists believe that the Inca "Virgins of the Sun" took refuge from the Spanish Conquistadors here. Guided tour of the ruins upon arrival. All transfers are included. Lunch is at the Orient Express' Sanctuary Lodge located just a few steps from the Inca citadel. Afternoon return to Cusco. (B,L)

  • Free day in Cusco for independent activities. (B)

Day 7 - Cusco

Breakfast at your hotel. Free day in Cusco for independent activities - Wandering through this lovely city, exploring the astonishing narrow streets of this tile roof colonial town will be your unforgettable experience. Great buys are the traditional Peruvian handicrafts, alpaca-wool sweaters and rugs, ponchos, pottery, gold and silver jewelry, leather goods, etc. Because there is such a variety of products, we strongly suggest that when you like any particular item, you should buy it - you may not find the same item in other store. (B)

  • Transfer from hotel to the airport for your flight to Lima and then take your connecting flight to home. (B)

Day 8 - Cusco / Lima / Home

Breakfast at your hotel. Transfer from hotel to the airport for your flight to Lima and then take your connecting flight to home. (B)

Tourist Class Hotels SIB Premium Private Services
Min 1 Min 2 1 2 3 / 4 5 / 9 10/14 15/19 20/24 25/29 30 up
Double Room $1467 $1716 $1478 $1339 $1219 $1182 $1147 $1114 $1104
Triple Room $1435 $1446 $1307 $1187 $1150 $1115 $1082 $1072
Single Room $2259 $1763 $2786 $2012 $1774 $1635 $1515 $1478 $1443 $1410 $1400
Tourist Superior Hotels SIB Premium Private Services
Min 1 Min 2 1 2 3 / 4 5 / 9 10/14 15/19 20/24 25/29 30 up
Double Room $1604 $1854 $1615 $1476 $1356 $1319 $1284 $1251 $1242
Triple Room $1760 $1771 $1632 $1512 $1475 $1440 $1407 $1398
Single Room $2563 $2067 $3090 $2316 $2078 $1939 $1819 $1782 $1747 $1714 $1704
First Class Hotels SIB Premium Private Services
Min 1 Min 2 1 2 3 / 4 5 / 9 10/14 15/19 20/24 25/29 30 up
Double Room $1699 $1948 $1710 $1571 $1451 $1414 $1379 $1346 $1336
Triple Room $1720 $1731 $1592 $1472 $1435 $1400 $1367 $1358
Single Room $2752 $2256 $3279 $2506 $2267 $2128 $2008 $1971 $1936 $1903 $1894
First Class Superior Hotels SIB Premium Private Services
Min 1 Min 2 1 2 3 / 4 5 / 9 10/14 15/19 20/24 25/29 30 up
Double Room $1823 $2072 $1834 $1695 $1575 $1538 $1503 $1470 $1460
Triple Room $1975 $1986 $1847 $1727 $1690 $1655 $1622 $1612
Single Room $3000 $2504 $3527 $2754 $2515 $2376 $2256 $2219 $2184 $2151 $2142
Deluxe Hotels SIB Premium Private Services
Min 1 Min 2 1 2 3 / 4 5 / 9 10/14 15/19 20/24 25/29 30 up
Double Room $2351 $2600 $2362 $2223 $2103 $2066 $2031 $1998 $1988
Triple Room $2418 $2428 $2290 $2170 $2132 $2098 $2064 $2055
Single Room $4047 $3551 $4574 $3800 $3562 $3423 $3303 $3266 $3231 $3198 $3188
Luxury Hotels SIB Premium Private Services
Min 1 Min 2 1 2 3 / 4 5 / 9 10/14 15/19 20/24 25/29 30 up
Double Room $3056 $3306 $3067 $2928 $2808 $2771 $2736 $2703 $2694
Triple Room $3564 $3575 $3436 $3316 $3279 $3244 $3211 $3202
Single Room $5460 $4964 $5987 $5214 $4975 $4836 $4716 $4679 $4644 $4611 $4602
  • Tour includes:
  • All airport transfers listed in the itinerary
  • Baggage handling at airports and at hotels
  • All tours and excursions indicated in the itinerary
  • All entrance fees and transfers needed to operate tours and excursions
  • All train tickets, bus tickets and boat services needed to operate tours and excursions
  • Service of a bilingual licensed tour guide for all tours and excursions
  • All meals indicated in the itinerary. B for breakfast, L for lunch. D for dinner
  • Hotel accommodation and hotel service charge
  • Hotel taxes are exempt for foreigners visiting Peru
  • When domestic airfare within Peru is specified as included: Airfare includes all queues, security fee, fuel surcharges and 18% Peruvian sales tax.
  • Not included:
  • Extra expenses in case of modifying the itinerary due to flight cancelation, strikes or blocking of roads and train tracks by demonstrators or political activists. Travel insurance is strongly recommended.
  • When staying overnight in Machu Picchu, the entrance fee for the 2nd day in Machu Picchu is not included. This can be added to the itinerary upon request
  • Expenses such us beverages on meals, tips, laundry, phone calls and other personal expenses are not included
  • When a cruise to the Galapagos Islands is part of the itinerary, the Galapagos National Park Tax is not included. It is payable upon arrival at the Galapagos Islands
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