Description:

Welcome to Peru

Landing in Lima, once dubbed 'City of Kings' by Spanish conquistadores, we begin our adventure touring majestic churches, exquisite palaces, fascinating underground catacombs and museums. We making our way through the scenic 'Sacred Valley of the Incas' to one of the most famous attractions in the Americas and most memorable sights in the world: 'The Lost City of the Incas,' Machu Picchu. After wandering amid these incredible ruins, we pass through villages of mud brick houses wherein people adorned in traditional dress barter with one another in colourful local markets, en route to Cuzco, whose Spanish colonial buildings lie atop Incan foundations and ancient Incan stone walls line the central streets to this day.

Accommodations:

The following is a sampling of our preferred properties in some of the locations visited on this tour and is meant to be indicative only. Hotel properties are not confirmed until 30-60 days before trip date.  For sample hotels in other locations on this tour, please contact us.

Peru - Hotel Casona de Yucan

Peru - Inkaterra Machu Picchu

Peru - Royal Inka II

Itinerary:

Day 1 • Arrival in Lima, Peru.

Day 2 • Lima city tour, including the National Anthropology and Archaeology museums.

Day 3 • Fly to Cuzco and continue by road to Yucay, located in the Sacred Valley of the Incas. Visit the ruins of Ollantaytambo.

Day 4 • Scenic ‘Vista Dome’ train to Aguas Calientes, the gateway for Machu Picchu. Three hour guided walking tour of the famous “lost” city of Machu Picchu.

Day 5 • Free morning to re-enter the site of Machu Picchu or relax before our train journey back to Cuzco.

Day 6 • Cuzco Area tour, including the impressive site of Sacsayhuaman. Our walking tour of central Cuzco takes in the atmosphere of this colourful, charming town.

Day 7 • A day trip takes us to Chinchero and Pisac, where we visit the lively local market.

Day 8 • Fly back to Lima. Departure from Lima.

Details:

LAND PRICING
$2470 Per Person, Twin Share
$330 Optional Single Supplement

GROUP SIZE
Maximum 18 plus Tour Leader.

INCLUSIONS

• Accommodation
• Internal transportation
• Breakfasts and most dinners
• Sightseeing and entrance fees
• Tips for hotel, porters, drivers
• Transfers (Land/Air)
• Services of a Tour Leader

EXCLUSIONS

• Lunches and some dinners
• Drinks
• Items of a personal nature
• Air departure taxes/fuel surcharges
• Visa fees (if applicable)
• Transfers (if early/late)
• Transfers (if Land Only)
• Tour Leader gratuities

Options & Extensions:

Contact us for details.