From the moment you arrive in Lima, a member of our team will be waiting for you at the airport to take you in our private transport to your hotel in the city center.
You will have the rest of the day to relax and get ready for the rest of your Peru vacation package!
Breakfast at the hotel.
AM. Guided city tour of Lima. You will appreciate Lima in its three historical periods: pre-Hispanic, colonial, and modern.
Panoramic view of the “Huaca Pucllana”, a magnificent ceremonial and archaeological center built in the 4th century A.D., considered a “sacred town” by the Incas.
Visit to Lima’s Historic Center, where you’ll see more than fifty colonial monuments and buildings, including the Paseo de la República, Plaza San Martín, Plaza Mayor, Government Palace, Archbishop’s Palace, Cathedral Basilica, and City Hall, among others.
Entrance to the MONUMENTAL COMPLEX OF SAN FRANCISCO, the largest example of colonial religious art in the Americas. Highlights include its underground crypts known as the “Catacombs.”
In contemporary Lima, you will visit the most traditional residential areas: the Olive Grove of San Isidro, Miraflores, and the Larcomar shopping center with a view of the Pacific Ocean.
One of our representatives will pick you up from your hotel and take you to the airport to catch your flight (not included) to Cusco!
Upon arrival at Cusco airport, a vehicle with a representative will be waiting to transfer you to your hotel. You will receive guidance about the city's attractions and services and assistance with your hotel check-in.
PM (1:00 PM to approx. 6:00 PM): In the afternoon, you’ll begin the city tour which includes a visit to the Cathedral, Koricancha (Temple of the Sun), now the Convent of Santo Domingo. The tour continues to the outskirts of the city to visit the impressive Sacsayhuaman (head of the puma), Q’enqo (Labyrinth), a religious site dedicated to Mother Earth, Puca Pucara (Red Fortress), used for military and administrative control, and finally Tambomachay (Temple of Water), a place of worship and water rituals.
After the tour, return transfer to your hotel.
Breakfast at the hotel.
Around 8:00 AM, passengers will be picked up from their hotel to begin a full-day excursion to the Sacred Valley.
Visit to the town of Pisac, known for its artisanal market and Inca archaeological site, which includes an irrigation system, an astronomical observatory, a solar clock or Intiwatana, and agricultural terraces.
Buffet lunch at a local restaurant.
Visit to the archaeological complex of Ollantaytambo. Built during the Inca period as a fortified area, it includes a temple, terraces, and an urban sector. Two main areas are distinguishable: one dedicated to religious worship and the other to residential purposes. It was an important administrative center and possibly served military functions, as evidenced by its walls and watchtowers.
Visit to Chinchero. Highlights include a colonial church featuring beautiful paintings from the Cusco School. On Sundays, a traditional market takes place where locals trade goods using the barter system.
Return to Cusco. Accommodation at your hotel.
Breakfast at the hotel.
Morning train ride to Machu Picchu Pueblo and guided tour of Machu Picchu, the “Lost City of the Incas”, one of the most impressive ancient sites in the world. Overlooking the Urubamba River, Machu Picchu was built in the 15th century at the height of the Inca Empire.
Although this “Lost City” was revealed to the world by American historian Hiram Bingham in 1911, locals had long known of its location. However, its original purpose remains a mystery, as the Incas left no written records. Explore the ruins with your expert local guide and, as you walk among the ancient stone walls, imagine what life might have been like in this majestic citadel, perched about 8,000 feet above sea level.
In the afternoon, return by train to the city of Cusco. Upon arrival, meet and transfer to your hotel.
Pick-up from your hotel in Cusco at 5:00 AM to begin the excursion to the southeast of Cusco, passing through Cusipata (3,339 m.a.s.l.) until reaching the community of Llactoc. Along the way, you’ll see herds of alpacas and llamas and the unique flora of the region.
The hike begins here and lasts approximately 2.5 hours. As you continue, you'll enjoy views of snow-capped mountains and stunning landscapes until you finally reach Rainbow Mountain (Vinicunca). After spending about an hour at the summit, we begin our descent (1.5 hours) back to Llactoc, where our transport will take us to Cusipata for a traditional lunch.
After lunch, we return to Cusco, arriving around 5:00 PM.
Location: Canchis Province, Cusco, Peru
Difficulty Level: Moderate
Altitude: 3000 – 5200 m.a.s.l.
High Season: April to November
Duration: 1 Day
Breakfast at the hotel. At the scheduled time, transfer to the airport for your flight to Lima.
