This is our premier non-trekking “soft-adventure” through the heartland of the Incas: Cusco, the Sacred Valley, and Machu Picchu. Our journey begins in Cusco, where we step back in time along the cobblestone streets of Inca stone walls, temples, and Spanish colonial architecture. This eclectic city offers culture, history, and modern charm in a spectacular mountain setting. Next, we travel into the stunningly beautiful Sacred Valley to visit the traditional Andean market of Pisac. We continue on to the fascinating town of Ollantaytambo, considered a living museum for its Inca dwellings and the people who still inhabit them. The highlight of our trip is, of course, the Machu Picchu Sanctuary, a wondrous archeological complex of Inca temples, palaces, shrines, plazas, and dwellings in a boundary region between the Andes and the Amazon rainforest.
Itinerary
day
1
Lima
Arrive to Lima; transfer to tourist-class hotel
day
2
Lima / Cusco
Morning flight to Cusco (1 hour); you will have a bit of time to rest and acclimatize before departing on the Cusco City Tour in the afternoon. The tour includes all of the most important Inca archeological complexes in the Cusco area, such as the Q’oricancha temple, the impressive Sacsayhuayman Fortress, the mysterious carved rock shrine of Qenko, and the delightful Inca baths of Tambomachay. B, L
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3
Sacred Valley
After departing Cusco early in the morning, in a private vehicle, we will first go to Pisac. There, we will visit the beautiful Incan ruins overlooking the Sacred Valley and also the famous typical Andean market that the village is most known for. After having lunch in the picturesque town of Urubamba, we take a short ride to Ollantaytambo to visit the town and its’ fascinating ruins. When we finish touring the ruins, we will continue on to Aguas Calientes, by means of the Backpacker tourist train. Once in Aguas Calientes you will be met by one of our representatives and shown to the hotel where you will spend the night. B, L
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4
Machu Picchu
Rising early in the morning, we will make our way up to the Machu Picchu ruins on one of the first buses, with hopes of arriving in time for the sun rise. Once inside, we will have an official tour of the massive archaeological complex. Afterwards, there will be a bit of free time to explore on our own before taking the bus back down to Aguas Calientes. Towards the evening time, you will board a train that will bring you back to the Poroy train station, about 20 minutes outside of Cusco. There will be somebody waiting for you there to bring you back to your hotel in Cusco. B, L
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5
Cusco
Today will be a free day in Cusco to explore around and further discover this amazing city. Check out the local artisan markets and shops. Farewell dinner. B, D
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6
Cusco/Lima
Transfer from your hotel to the airport in Cusco. Morning flight to Lima to catch your international flight. B
Note: For those who are interested, we can arrange a city tour of Lima upon arrival or departure. Also, our extension trips can also be easily added to this itinerary.
Andina Travel Peru
Plazoleta Santa Catalina Nº 219 Cusco - Peru
Tel/Fax: +51 84 251892 / andinatravel@terra.com.pe
Peruvian nationals: $70 discount Children 0-7 years: $185 discount Children 8-9 years: $145 discount Children 10-11 years: $115 discount
Students (ISIC card up to 25 years old): $65.00
NOTE: Please send scanned or faxed copy of ISIC cards or passports at time of booking for these discounts.
Included:
Transfers in Lima, Airport/Hotel/Airport
01 Night stay at 3-star Hotel in Lima
Flights Lima-Cusco
Transfers in Cusco, Airport/Hotel/Airport
04 Nights stay at 3-star Hotel in Cusco
Lunch on first day in Cusco
City tour of Cusco, Pooled Service
Entrance fees to all sites on City tour and Sacred Valley tour
Sacred Valley tour, Pooled Service
Buffet lunch in Urubamba on Sacred Valley tour
Round trip Backpacker train, Cusco/Aguas Calientes/Cusco
Machu Picchu Tour. Pooled service
Entrance tickets to Machu Picchu
Round trip bus tickets, Machu Picchu
Lunch in Aguas Calientes
01 night stay at Hotel in Aguas Calientes
Transfer Cusco Hotel - train station-hotel
Farewell dinner and Andean dance show, Cusco
Flight Cusco-Lima
Please note: For the Pooled Service itnerary, we spend 4 nights in Cusco and take the Backpacker train instead of the Ferrostal. Please ask us for this program with daily itinerary and what is included.
Lima / Cusco 
Machu Picchu
