Your expedition to Peru begins and ends in the capital city of Lima and includes a visit to the Larco Museum, which houses an impressive collection of pre-Columbian artifacts. Shop in the village of Pisac’s colorful Indian market and go whitewater rafting down the picturesque Urubamba River. Then get a new perspective on Inca ruins on a scenic bicycle or horseback ride through the Sacred Valley. Hike the incomparable Machu Picchu and enjoy the colonial town of Cusco.(
Language
Spanish
Time Zone
GMT -5
Currency
Peruvian Sol (PEN)
Average Temp
61° F
Peru Expedition
Cusco & Machu Picchu - Heart of the Inca World
Inspire Your Expedition with Our Sample Itinerary
Day 1 – LIMA, PERU
Arrive in Lima
Escorted transfer to hotel
Accommodations: Wyndham Costa del Sol Lima Airport Hotel
Day 2 – LIMA / CUSCO / SACRED VALLEY
Escorted transfer to airport for flight to Cusco
Private transfer with guide to the Sacred Valley
Visit:
- Awanacancha – traditional Andean weaving
- Pisac Market
- Ollantaytambo Fortress
Accommodations: Hotel Sol y Luna
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 3 – SACRED VALLEY
Choice of one morning activity:
- White-water River Rafting OR
- Paso Fino Horseback Riding (supplement applies)
Afternoon private tour:
- Maras – Salt Ponds
- Moray – Terraces
- Chincheros – Private Textile demonstration
Accommodations: Hotel Sol y Luna
Meals: Breakfast
Day 4 – SACRED VALLEY / MACHU PICCHU
Private transfer to station for Vistadome train to Machu Picchu
Private guided tour of the Machu Picchu Citadel
Buffet Lunch at Tinkuy Restaurant – Sanctuary Lodge
Dinner at hotel
Accommodations: Inkaterra Machu Picchu Pueblo Hotel
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 5 – MACHU PICCHU / CUSCO
Morning entrance to Machu Picchu & Wayna Picchu (no guide)
Lunch at Café Inkaterra
Vistadome train to Ollantaytambo
Private transfer to Cusco hotel
Accommodations: Palacio del Inka Hotel
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 6 – CUSCO
Private half-day tour:
- Cusco Cathedral
- Koricancha Temple
- Tambomachay Ruins
- San Pedro Market
Afternoon free or choice of one activity (supplement applies):
- Meet with Andean Mystical Healer
- Peruvian Cooking Class
- Andean Music Workshop
Accommodations: Palacio del Inka Hotel
Meals: Breakfast
Day 7 – CUSCO / LIMA / HOMEWARD BOUND
Private transfer to airport for flight to Lima
Private half-day tour:
- Cathedral of Lima
- San Francisco Basilica & Convent
- Larco Museum
Private transfer to airport for flight home
Meals: Breakfast
Starting at $3,950 per person
(two travelers, double occupancy, airfare not included)
Itineraries are customized to travelers’ interests and preferences.
Final prices will vary based on dates of travel and number of travelers.
Thank you for orchestrating a perfect vacation. Costa Rica is a beautiful country with very kind and friendly people. We appreciate all you have done and will certainly use you again for future travels.
Karen & Craig S.
Armonk, NY
When to go:
Year-round (best times are April to October)
What to eat:
Ceviche (marinated raw fish), Aji de Gallina (creamy chicken), Cuy (guinea pig)
What to pack:
Shirts & t-shirts; trousers, jeans, shorts; jacket or sweater; rain jacket; shawl or scarf; swimwear; comfortable walking & hiking shoes; sunscreen, sunglasses, hat; insect repellent; camera equipment; universal adapter
