Travel Type
Escorted Tour
Duration
7 Days/6 Nights
Country
Peru
GUARANTEED SMALL GROUP DEPARTURES 2025
Discover the beauty of Lima, Cusco, the Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu.
Inclusions
Accommodation for 6 nights
8 meals: 6 breakfasts, 2 lunches
Roundtrip transfers
Visits: half-day city tour of Lima, full-day Sacred Valley tour, full-day Machu Picchu tour
English-speaking local guides
Domestic flights Lima-Cusco-Lima
Exclusions
International airfare – Transfers unless otherwise noted – Meals unless otherwise noted – Gratuities – Beverages – Optional excursions – Items of a personal nature – Travel insurance
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DAY 1 LIMA
Upon arriving in Lima, you will be picked up and taken to your hotel. Our representative will give you a documentation kit with a detailed program explanation.
Accommodation : Lima for 2 nights
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DAY 2 LIMA
Today we will learn about the two characters of Lima: the modern one, reflected in the districts of Miraflores and San Isidro; and the historic one, encapsulated in its historic center declared a World Cultural Heritage by UNESCO. Along the tour through different districts of the city, we will see how the old and the modern coexist in buildings such as the Museum of Italian Art, Palace of Justice, Museum of Lima, Plaza San Martín, among others. We will discover the center of Lima on foot, having the Main Square as the focal point: a beautiful colonial square worthy of photography, surrounded by emblematic buildings such as the Government Palace, the Cathedral and the Archbishop|s Palace. We will have the opportunity to enter one of the most iconic ecclesiastical spaces in Lima, the Convent of Santo Domingo, also declared Cultural Heritage of Humanity and where the relics of three Peruvian saints are found: Santa Rosa de Lima, San Martín de Porres and San Juan Macías. The tour would not be complete without a visit to the Rafael Larco Herrera Museum, one of the most important in the country, exhibiting a valuable collection of almost 45,000 pieces of pre-Hispanic cultures, especially the Mochicas. This museum stands out for being one of the first in the world to have visitable storerooms and to provide virtual access to its entire collection. We will marvel at the quality of its pieces of jewelry, textiles and its enigmatic “erotic room”, dedicated to ceramics alluding to fertility.
Meals : Breakfast
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DAY 3 LIMA - CUSCO
Breakfast. At schedule time transfer to the airport to board the flight to Cusco city. Flight to Cusco. Day at leisure in Cusco. Enjoy the charm of this beautiful colonial city that was built upon the remains of amazing Inca buildings. Not to miss: Temple of the Sun (Koricancha), San Pedro Market, the Cathedral, and the Inca Fortress of Sacsayhuaman.
Meals : Breakfast
Accommodation : Cusco for 1 night
Optional Excursions : HALF DAY CITY TOUR OF SAN PEDRO MARKET AND THE RUINS – WITH EXTRA COST (minimum 2 passengers, shared services)
This charming half-day tour of Cusco offers us history, living culture and art. We will be able to appreciate how the Andean and Spanish cultures, as well as the past and the present, coexist in harmony in the Imperial City. We will arrive at the center to walk the halls of the San Pedro market, the oldest in the city. Designed in 1925 by Gustave Eiffel, today it brings together hundreds of merchants selling local products. We will also visit the Koricancha temple, which during the Inca empire was a center of worship of the Sun and on which the Santo Domingo convent was later built as part of the evangelization process. Its baroque style façade built on solid Inca walls perfectly summarizes the syncretism of cultures in the city of Cusco. To appreciate the greatness of the Incas, we will ascend to the monumental fortress of Sacsayhuaman, which with its enormous carved stone walls constitutes one of the best examples of Inca military architecture. We will tour the archaeological center of Kenko, a ceremonial place where the sun, the moon and the stars were worshiped. We couldn|t take a tour of the city without visiting the Cathedral, the most important temple in the city. It was built by the Spanish on top of the palace of the Inca Huiracoha. Its interior houses a wonderful collection of colonial art composed of goldsmith pieces and representative canvases of the Cusco School of Art.
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DAY 4 CUSCO - SACRED VALLEY
Breakfast. Today is dedicated to exploring three jewels of the Sacred Valley of the Incas: Maras, Moray and Misminay. From the top, we will have a majestic view of the ancient Maras salt mines, where the coveted Maras salt - one of the finest in the world - is collected. We will see almost 3,000 pools that in Inca times were an important center for the imperial economy. Today, it continues to be a valuable source of income for hundreds of families. With stunning panoramic views of the mosaic of terraces and ponds, Maras offers the perfect setting for photography enthusiasts. We will also arrive at the Moray archaeological site, which resembles a natural amphitheater. During the Tahuantinsuyo, it functioned as a laboratory and agricultural research center, according to some studies. Its enormous concentric terraces and the variety of microclimates they created allowed the growth of a variety of crops. Then, we will visit the traditional community of Misminay, where we will enjoy a valuable cultural exchange and get to know the traditional Andean lifestyle up close. Its inhabitants will welcome us with their characteristic warmth between music and typical dances, and then invite us to take part in their different daily activities related with planting, harvesting, and textile work.
Meals : Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation : Sacred Valley for 1 night
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DAY 5 SACRED VALLEY - MACHU PICCHU - CUSCO
Breakfast. You are going to visit one of the most important energy centers of the world: Machu Picchu. You will be driven to the archeological site, the visit of which will be an unforgettable experience, with a professional tour guide to impart to you all the history that surrounds this mysterious and enchanting place. Once the guided tour is over, you will have some free time to explore the site on your own, to relax, or to meditate. At the agreed upon hour, you will descend to Aguas Calientes for lunch and board the train later that afternoon for the return trip.
Meals : Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation : Cusco for 2 nights
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DAY 6 CUSCO
Breakfast. Day at leisure in Cusco.
Meals : Breakfast
Optional Excursions : FULL DAY VINICUNCA RAINBOW MOUNTAIN – WITH EXTRA COST (minimum 2 passengers)
Vinicunca or the Rainbow Mountain is one of the most popular destinations in Cusco. We will leave the hotel early to head to Cusipata and from there we will travel to Phulawasipata, starting point of the uphill trail. The path will be the perfect excuse to enjoy the nature of the place: herds of llamas and alpacas, as well as the majestic Apu Ausangate, the highest snow-capped mountain in Cusco. We will also be able to talk with the community members of the area and see the potato fields that they work every day. After approximately an hour and a half of walking, we will arrive at Vinicunca, at 5,020 m a.s.l. Arriving at the lookout, our reward is a stunning view of the colorful hillside. The minerals that make up the mountain|s soil give its slopes and summit curious shades of red, purple, green, yellow, and pink, among other colors. Make sure to have your camera ready! From there we will head back to Phulawasipata. After traveling a total of 8 km on foot, we head towards Cusipata, where we will enjoy a refreshing traditional lunch.
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DAY 7 CUSCO - LIMA
Breakfast. At a coordinated time, transfer to the airport to take your flight to Lima to connect to your international flight home.
Meals : Breakfast
HOTEL OPTIONS OR SIMILAR
3* Tourist Category
Lima: Centro by Casa Andina 3*
Sacred Valley: Valley: Andean Wings Valley 3*
Cusco: Hacienda Cusco 3*
4* Superior / First Class Category
Lima: Iberostar Miraflores 4*
Sacred Valley: Casa Andina Premium 4*
Cusco: Casa Andina Premium 4*
| Rates per person, in CA$, starting from, double occupancy | Land Only | ||
| Fixed departures 2025 | Double | Single supp. | |
| 3* Tourist Category | 1769 | +299 | |
| 4* Superior / First Class Category | 2149 | +639 | |
| Rates per person, in CA$, starting from | Optional Excursions** | ||
| Half day city tour – San Pedro Market and ruins | 165 | ||
| Full day Vinicunca Rainbow Mountain | 260 | ||
| ** Shared service excursions | |||
Guaranteed Departures 2025
January 11
February 8
March 8
April 5
May 3 and 24
June 7 and 28
July 12
August 2 and 30
October 4
November 8
December 6
Notes:
Minimum 2 / Maximum 16 passengers.
Some shared services (tours, trains, bus transfers) are exceptions, where the shared departure group may join a bigger group for that service.
**Prices in this document are for information only; they were issued at press time, for the current year. Please note that due to exchange rates and temporary promotions, they can increase or decrease at any time. Contact your travel agent for the price and promotion of the moment. Prices include the contribution of customers to the Compensation Fund for clients of Quebec travel agents.
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Wonders of Peru: timeless treasures – Detailed itinerary
Wonders of Peru: timeless treasures – Detailed itinerary
